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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7,405 matching releases

Marine Scotland correspondence with Aquaculture industry: EIR release

1. I note that you state - “Marine Scotland recently wrote to the aquaculture industry reminding them of their obligations under the Habitats Regulations and EPS licensing. The letter also advised that as a responsible regulator, Marine Scotland has a duty to ensure that the Habitats Regulations are being complied with...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.1 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100194935
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Recruitment for chief executive of Children’s Hearings Scotland: FOI release

Following the retirement of Boyd Mcadam as Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland can you please tell me- 1. The names of the online and print media the job advert for Chief Executive featuded in? 2. How many applicants applied for the job? 3. How many people were interviewed for the position of Chief Executiv...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100188929
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Capital and revenue cost to date for taxpayers purchases: FOI release

I would like to know the following. The capital and revenue cost to date for taxpayer purchases. Baby Boxes, Ferguson Ship Yard, Prestwick Airport and BiFab.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100186560
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding Rangers Football Club supporter celebrations 2021: FOI release

All information (eg, correspondence, memos, etc) involving the Scottish Government and outside bodies (including Glasgow City Council, Rangers FC, Police Scotland) ahead of the Rangers v St Mirren game on Saturday 6 March and Dundee United v Celtic on Sunday 7 March, about the potential safety/public order issues relat...

FOI unclear 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100175739
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Communication related to Celtic Football Club’s trip to Dubai: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish government and Celtic FC during October, November and December 2020 and to date in January 2021 relating to the club's trip to Dubai.

FOI unclear 75 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100132531
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Government communications and services: FOI release

Telephony and UC/ Collaboration 1. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment 3. When is your contract renewal date? 4. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 5. Please confirm the value of the initial project. ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.17 s.22
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100183385
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland contracts award on behalf of Scottish Ministers: FOI review

Details, including value and nature of work, of any contracts between the Scottish Government and any private company in relation to COP26.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2021-05-17
Reference
FOI/202100179176 review of 202100175082
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland gender balance on advisory board: FOI release

In November 2015 The First Minister made a commitment to work towards gender balance on all public boards in Scotland. Please could you supply me with the following information? 1. How many women are now on the board of your organisation and how many people of other genders are there? 2. Is the current Chairperson (or ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100181961
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine information letters: FOI release

Can you provide the following in relation to the vaccines information letter which was sent to the public late December 2020, early January 2021: The names of all departments involved in producing the letter Draft copies of the letter Ethical concerns raised in relation to the wording in the letter

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100192176
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 hotel quarantine: FOI release

Information on the number of people who have entered Scotland that have stayed in hotel quarantine; and the number of positive cases identified by testing on day 2 and day 8 of quarantine.

FOI unclear 50 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100174995
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Estates and farms provided payment for Muirburn: FOI release

What estates and farms in Angus have been given payments by the Scottish Government in the last 5 years for muirburn?

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100189849
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Deputy First Minister communication with Castlebay Community Council: FOI release

Please provide me with correspondence in the last 3 months of 2020 between Mr John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister / Education and Skills Dept and Castlebay Community Council, Isle of Barra?

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100175675
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Gender balance on Disclosure Scotland’s board: FOI release

1. How many women are now on the board of your organisation and how many people of other genders are there? 2. Is the current Chairperson (or person with an equivalent role) a woman or someone of another gender? 3. What is the current median FTE pay for men and women in the organisation? 4. Please supply the names of e...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100182001
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications relating to Rangers Football Club: FOI release

You asked for information about communications and contact (including but not restricted to emails, minuted meetings, phone calls, text messages, and messanger apps such as but not restricted to WhatsApp) relating to the following: 1. Between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland between 1 February 2021 and 7 Mar...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.7 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100174014
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Internal communications relating to care homes: FOI review

1) Any and all internal correspondence including emails, instant messaging, texts, emails relating to FOI Request: 202000092009.

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100175968 review of 202000092009
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 related deaths: FOI release

Figures for Scotland similar to what the UK Government has issued regarding deaths as a result of Covid (previously reported as "with Covid").

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100194695
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence relating to counsellors within schools: FOI Release

1. A copy of all the returns received from local authorities, all correspondence surrounding this between the Scottish Government and local authorities, and all internal correspondence and analysis relating to these returns. 2. Confirmation of whether the national commitment to 350 counsellors for schools by September ...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-11
Reference
FOI/202100170681
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland grant payments to Sustrans: FOI release

Are Scotland the only ones funding Sustrans and how much money do Scotland get back for this?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100193858
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Edinburgh Garden District planning obligation correspondence: EIR release

Please circulate a copy of the correspondence referred to in your letter. That letter referred to the Edinburgh Garden District Planning Obligation dated 1 March 2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100187337
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Data on Woodland officers: FOI release

The number of woodland officers who are employed in Scottish Forestry and especially those who process woodland creation grants and appraise EIA forestry applications.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100197409
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Mulberry Unit at Stracathro Hospital: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise) mentioning "Mulberry" to Mental Health Minister Clare Haughey. You later clarified that this relates to the Mulberry Unit, Stracathro Hospital, NHS Tayside board area.

FOI unclear 80 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100163886
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 funding commitments: FOI release

How money is allocated and directed by the UK Government to the Scottish Government, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2020, has subsequently been spent - with specific reference to “a missing £2.7 billion” reported by the media based on an Audit Scotland report published in November 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100167557
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Dundee mental health crisis centre: FOI release

1. Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise) mentioning "Dundee mental health crisis centre" to Mental Health Minister Clare Haughey. 2. Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise) to Mental Health Mi...

FOI unclear 80 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100163876
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 data relating to coronavirus deaths: FOI release

1a. To date, how many NHS Scotland patients discharged to care homes since 01.03.2020, subsequently died of Covid-19 ? Please split between those untested, tested positive, and tested negative, prior to discharge. 1b. What investigations have been carried out on each of these categories and were they recorded as Serio...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.1D s.3A s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100189168
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector