Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Potential reforms to SQA and Education Scotland: FOI release

You asked for any documents held by the Scottish Government or its agencies regarding the potential/planned reforms to SQA and Education Scotland. This would include proposal or briefing documents to ministers but could also include material considering the effectiveness of either organisation, for example.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-12
Reference
FOI/202100209354
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Breakdown of recorded fraud attempts against the Scottish Government: FOI release

"How many fraud attempts (whether successful or not) have been made on Scottish Government (a) banking and (b) I.T systems in each of the last five years (17/18, 18/19, 19/20, 20/21) and 21/22 to date. Please disclose whether there has been any financial loss and if so the value again broken down by year."

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.12
Published
2021-07-12
Reference
FOI/202100213282
Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Learning and teaching resource on Israel and Palestine: FOI release

During 2015 – 2019 the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Education, via Education Scotland, took responsibility for overseeing the above proposed Resource. By September 2019, the Scottish Government and Education Scotland withdrew from any further responsibility for the Resource. Please provide copy of all correspond...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100215626
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Internal communications referring to the reform of the SQA: FOI release

You asked for all internal communications (emails, other electronic messages, records of meetings and phone calls etc) involving cabinet secretaries, the first minister, special advisers and/or learning directorate staff regarding or referring to the reform of the SQA and Education Scotland. NB This request includes an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100209350
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Total cost of pavement works at Ninemileburn crossroads: EIR release

I have been directed by Bear Scotland to refer by request about the cost of works from yourselves Under the Freedom of Information Act to the pavement at Ninemileburn crossroads on the A702 currently completing.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100218094
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Meetings with Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and GFG Alliance: FOI release

I am writing to request an agenda, minutes and personal notes for meetings that took place last year between Fergus Ewing, then Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Sanjeev Gupta of the GFG Alliance on 26 October 2020. I am requesting agenda, minutes and personal notes for a meeting held on 7 September 2020 with Jay...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211686
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government policy on redaction of names: FOI release

How the Scottish Government decides on the names to be redacted from documents released under a FOI request. In addition for any names left, does permission to publish need to be sought from the named individuals.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.38 s.38(1) s.38(2A) s.34(1) s.7
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100212587
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Scottish Green Party regarding co-operation agreement: FOI release

Any correspondence the Scottish Government has had with the Scottish Green Party regarding a co-operation agreement for the Scottish Greens to join or support the Scottish Government. This correspondence should include emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211039
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Discussion held relating to deaths in care homes: FOI release

1. Any correspondence between special advisers or officials in the community health and social care directorate and the Care Inspectorate on the topic of the publication of Covid-19 deaths in care homes broken down by individual care home between September 29, 2020 to date, about the publication of statistics relating ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100207409
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with Police Scotland regarding Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act: FOI release

Email correspondence between Scottish Government officials and Police Scotland concerning the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act, sent between 12 March 2021 and 8 June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211119
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with UEFA relating Hampden Park’s capacity: FOI release

Under FOI, could you please provide me with details and any copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Uefa, or any representative of Uefa, regarding the proposed capacity for Hampden Park, and any safety measures in place at the venue, for Euro 2020. This should include all emails, details of pho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211683
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information concerning poverty related attainment gap in Scottish schools: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters and emails) concerning the poverty related attainment gap in Scottish schools. I would like to request with a timeframe of 10 March 2021 to 16 March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) 10 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100202794
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Intranet poll regarding pronouns in email signatures: FOI release

I understand that a recent poll on the Scottish Government’s intranet asked users about the use of pronouns in their email signature. Can I ask for the question used, and results of this poll, and all other data collected. Can I also ask for any correspondence relating to this poll.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100210730
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) with GFG Alliance companies: FOI release

Please can you supply the following information: The Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) between Scottish Ministers and GFG Alliance companies and any subsequent amendments made to the agreement. The Guarantee Fee Letter which sets out the terms of the guarantee fee and any subsequent amendments made to the let...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 18 attachments
Published
2021-07-07
Reference
FOI/202100196377
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) with GFG Alliance companies: FOI Review

‘Please can you supply the following information: The Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) between Scottish Ministers and GFG Alliance companies and any subsequent amendments made to the agreement. The Guarantee Fee Letter which sets out the terms of the guarantee fee and any subsequent amendments made to the le...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) 20 attachments
Published
2021-07-07
Reference
FOI/202100206370 Review of 202100196377
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communication relating to preparation of COP26 UN climate change summit: FOI review

For copies of all correspondence since March 2020 to the present day between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Events Campus venues concerning planning and preparation for the hosting of the upcoming COP26 UN climate change summit, due to be held in Glasgow in November 2021. The disclosure should include, but n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 73 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.31(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-06
Reference
FOI/202100205635 review of 202100200864
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Work and skills

Communication with Welsh Government concerning the Children (Equal Protection) Act: FOI release

Email correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government concerning the Children (Equal Protection) Act since 7 November 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.28(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100211125
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Equality and rights, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Communication held with specific organisations regarding abortion: FOI release

To ask the Health Protection Division at the Scottish Government to outline whether the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, her special advisor or any other official within her Department, has met with or communicated with (by phone, letter, email, or any other communication method) any other following groups or in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100210660
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Razor clam fishery data from May to Aug 2016: EIR release

All information relating to correspondence involving Marine Scotland in relation to razor clams between 1st May to 31st August 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(4) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100197814
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

Information regarding “gender identity” question in Scottish Household survey: FOI release

A) Information you hold regarding the development of and correspondence and meeting minutes relating to the question on “gender identity” in the Scottish Household survey, including any communications and meeting minutes with the Office for Statistical Regulation. B) Information you hold regarding a child friendly defi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100209858
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information relating to state-funded schools in Scotland: FOI release

2020/21 latest Census for each state-funded school in Scotland (primary and secondary) broken down by the home LSOA with LSOA identifier of the pupil along with school identifier number. For secondary schools I would like LSOA counts for all year groups in the school and then LSOA counts for: Year Groups 9-14 only (su...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100210944
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication with NHS boards regarding independence sector activity: FOI release

You asked for correspondence from the Scottish Government with NHS boards regarding independent sector activity from August 2020 – November 2020. We note that you specified independent sector activity as ‘the use of private hospitals by NHS boards in Scotland. This would include but not be limited to correspondence ref...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 152 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-07-02
Reference
FOI/202100178725 review of 202000117260
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Communication with Scottish Qualification Authority relating to estimated grades: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails and phone calls) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of teachers' estimated grades for SQA National Qualifications. I would like this information between 25 March 2021 and 15 April 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202100195400
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Breakdown of prosecutions of vessels in Scottish waters: EIR release

I would like to know the figures for the last three years (2018 - 2020) on charges, fines, and prosecutions of vessels in Scottish waters. I would like this information broken down by nationality (UK, EU, 3rd country) and the overall value of any fines (if possible)." which you subsequently clarified as - FPNs issued ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202100205187
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19 contact tracing and self-isolation procedures for schools: FOI release

All material regarding contact tracing and selfisolation procedures in relation to schools. This material may include, but is not limited to, the following: Any documents providing briefings, analysis, evaluation or other data regarding contact tracing and self-isolation procedures in relation to schools Details (inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 162 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202000110461
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector