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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Correspondence relating to visit by Prime Minister July 2020: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (whatsapp messages, texts, minutes of phone calls, emails, memos, briefings and/or otherwise) between civil servants, Special Advisors and/or the Scottish Government Cabinet regarding Boris Johnson’s visit to Scotland on 23 July 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 6 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000065514
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

CCUS (carbon capture, usage and storage) funding: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Governments funding towards CCS/CCUS projects outlined here: https://www.gov.scot/policies/oil-and-gas/carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage/ -How much funding specifically has been contributed or will be given towards the ACT Acorn Feasibility study (https://www.actacorn.eu) by the Scottis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000063828
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Asylum seeker transfers: FOI release

1. All correspondence – including reports, documents, papers, emails and letters sent between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council in relation to the transfer of asylum seekers in Glasgow from dispersed accommodation to hotels. 2. All records related to the meetings (including video conference and telephone...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.4 s.6 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000057641
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

COVID-19 Clinical Guidance: FOI release

Copy of all published versions of the national clinical guidance for nursing and residential care homes and COVID-19 and a copy of all correspondence with Scottish Ministers regarding the versions of the national clinical guidance for nursing and residential care homes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000057544
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Childcare provision: FOI release

Letters or emails from members of the public sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills John Swinney MSP, the Minister for Children and Young People, Maree Todd MSP, or the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, on the subject of childcare provision. I would like this information from 30 June 2020 to 20 July 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000064105
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Big cat ‘sightings’ evidence: FOI release

1. any information relating to reports, sightings, encounters with or evidence of ‘big cats’ in Britain, specifically in Scotland; 2. any photographs of interest which may show any unusual animals or secondary field evidence, such as predation on livestock or unusual carcasses suspected to be the work of a big cat; fro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000064829
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Islands Housing Fund: FOI release

Regarding the Islands Housing Fund (IHF), which I understand "provides £5 million ring-fenced for islands housing projects" between 2016 and 2021 (https://www.gov.scot/policies/more-homes/rural-housing-fund/) Please release the following information: Details of each approved project (whether completed or not) Details ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000063865
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Rural Housing Fund: FOI release

Information on the Rural Housing Fund: Details of each approved project (whether completed or not) Details of any pending projects yet to be approved Details of unsuccessful applications to the fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000063862
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Affordable homes: FOI release

From 3 April 2020 to present: Copies of any internal correspondence (emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, minutes of calls, hand-written notes, briefings and/or otherwise) between Kevin Stewart and civil servants and/or Special Advisors regarding restarting the 50,000 affordable homes target that was paused by Kev...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-09
Reference
FOI/202000063851
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Public sector

Briefings from Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

All briefings received from the SQA by the Cabinet Secretary for Education or any other Scottish Minister. On 13 August 2020, you further clarified: I’m happy for you to narrow your search to correspondence and briefings between Scottish Government ministers and the SQA between 1 April 2020 and 5 August 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-09
Reference
FOI/202000074358
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

In your request, you asked: Details of any meetings (including typed or hand-written notes, any minutes or briefings produced for these meetings) between the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, and the SQA. I would like this information between 01 June 2020 and 30 June 2020, and for 30 July 2020...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-09
Reference
FOI/202000074442
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

UK-US Trade deal correspondence: FOI release

Communications and meetings with the UK Government regarding a US-UK trade deal, specifically the effects of a trade deal on the NHS and wider health and social care sector.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.3(2) s.38 s.29(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000061715
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction improvement scheme: EIR release

“1) How much has Transport Scotland spent on this project so far in total? 2) Please break down the total cost by what Transport Scotland has spent money on in general terms: ie, public consultation, the design process, surveying, etc. 3) Please tell me the original target cost of this project.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000062980
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Chief Social Work Advisers’ contributions to the Bar Reporters Working Group: FOI release

1. All recorded information you hold in relation to the Chief Social Work Adviser being invited to join or otherwise contribute to the Bar Reporters Working Group. (It may assist you to note the content of Appendix A here: https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0043/00435549.pdf). 2. All recorded information you hold in relati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000062999
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Trunk Road reports and manuals: EIR release

"a copy of the following documents: 1. The latest version of the term contract for the Management and Maintenance of the Scottish Trunk Road Network in the north east of Scotland. 2. A copy of the Transport Scotland Trunk Road Inspection Manual 3. A copy of the Trunk Road Condition Manual 4. I would also be pleased if ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000067095
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine finfish site FS0605 - Creag an T'Sagairt (Loch Hourn).: EIR release

“I refer to marine finfish site FS0605 - Creag an T'Sagairt (Loch Hourn). Please provide the following information: (i) copies of any current licences issued under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, or predecessor legislation, in respect of this farm site, to include any mooring licences or relevant well boat licences; (i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000068316
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imports of Salmon eggs and Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) since 16 December 2019: EIR release

Imports of ova (salmon eggs) and Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) since 16 December 2019 and further specified: Ova import data since the last imports detailed in the information disclosed via FOI-19-02663 (i.e. data since 16 December 2019). Information in relation to discussions re. ova imports since 16 December 2019,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000058422
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Economy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Minutes and correspondence pertaining to Health and Social Care Management Board: FOI release

Minutes, reports, agendas and other meeting papers for the Health and Social Care Management Board, relating to consideration whether or not to escalate a board. For clarity, this would include discussions about escalating a board that did not result in an escalation decision. You also indicated that you were intereste...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000064447
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Professor Joseph Stiglitz: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Professor Joseph Stiglitz since January 2017

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000063523
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Tree Health Pest & Disease Surveys Scotland Framework results: FOI release

1. That I am provided with contact details for your superior officer so that I may submit a complaint about your handling of this appeal and your failure to return my voicemail of 9 December regarding the GDRP aspect of the tender. 2. That I am provided with a copy of the responses received from other bidders with rega...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000032394
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

COVID-19 emergency legislation property sector communications: FOI Review

Property sector communications between the Scottish Government and The Scottish Property Federation or Homes for Scotland relating to CV19 emergency legislation

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000060028
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Public sector

Peat extraction survey returns: EIR release

A copy of the letter that was issued to all planning authorities requesting information relating to peat extraction sites and copies of responses.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000068956
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

1,140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare provision: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, letters, text/ Whatsapp messages, typed or hand-written notes, or briefing material) regarding the statutory entitlement to 1,140 hours of funded ELC. I would like this information from 10 June until 08 July.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings whatsapp s.25(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-09-01
Reference
FOI/202000059199
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Disability Assistance Assessments providers TUPE to ATOS correspondence: FOI release

Papers and correspondence relating to the preparation of, and discussion relating to, planned Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 actions relating to staff who currently work variously for IAS (formerly Atos) and/or Maximus/CHDA for the purposes of: 1. delivering disability assistance a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-31
Reference
FOI/202000061219
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Highland and Islands Enterprise financial management report redactions: FOI release

“Please provide me with an unredacted copy of the report featured on this page https://www.gov.scot/publications/highlands-islands-enterprise-financial-management-review-cairngorm-mountain/ There are 16 redactions. It appears that three of these are reference to an individual whose name is openly documented with Compan...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.37 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-28
Reference
FOI/202000060534
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector