Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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7,200 matching releases

Questions concerning COVID-19 testing and changes to vaccine dose schedule: FOI release

1. Could you please provide evidence that the delaying of the second Pfizer vaccine does not affect the efficiacy. 2. Could you please explain why the Governments are recording Covid Deaths as anyone having tested positive with covid by PCR testing. 3. Could you please provide information on what PCR cycles are being...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100145692
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA) support in relation to COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

In the last six months : 1. Has the Scottish Government requested the deployment of service personnel under the MACA (Military Aid to Civil Authority)? If so, please can you confirm what was assistance asked for, when it was asked for and what was the response form the UK Government 2. What assessment has been carrie...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.4
Published
2021-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100135824
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Advisory Group membership: FOI release

1. How much money the Scottish government has paid each individual advisor from the covid-19 advisory group since March 2020-January 2021 for the work they have done for the covid-19 advisory group. 2. When the last time membership to the covid-19 advisory group was reviewed.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100143608
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Celtic FC trip to Dubai: FOI release

The advice given to the SFA & the SPFL on Celtic FC trip to Dubai on the 2nd January for the week & all correspondence to Neil Doncater & the SFA & SPFL.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100132169
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Current provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Number of jobs released on both frameworks (separately) between Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 & Apr 2020 – July 2020

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000106056
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 route map correspondence of non-contact and contact sport: FOI release

1. A definition or definitions of “contact” and “non-contact” sport, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 2. A list of all “contact” and “non contact” sports, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 3. A copy of all Covid-19 related correspondence betwe...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000102621
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of spending on travel by Social Security Scotland staff members: FOI release

A breakdown of spending on travel by members of staff at Social Security Scotland. Broken down by the type of travel (e.g. private car hire, train, bus, taxi, plane and/or otherwise) and the amount spent on that type of travel for 2019-20 and 2020-21.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132055
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) statistics 2020: FOI release

A. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy from 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020, and which company (IP/Practice) registered the forms. B. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy as protected from 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020, and which c...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132042
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to parental alienation: FOI release

What was the specific factor relating to parental alienation that was considered not appropriate to include the recognition of parental alienation in the Children Scotland Bill?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.11 s.16
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132015
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Number of patients treated at NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital: FOI release

Could you let me know how many patients have been treated at the emergency Covid- 19 hospital (Nightingale hospital) at the SECC since it was ready to receive patients in April 2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100137377
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government marketing and advertising costs: FOI release

"How much has the Scottish Government spent on NHS Scotland press and tv advertising during the lockdown restrictions?"

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100146226
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) correspondence: FOI release

"Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body regarding any submissions, written or oral, made to the Scottish Government Handl...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-26
Reference
FOI/202100152484
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Average number of S4 pupils entered into Scottish National Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

You asked for the average number of entries into SQA National Qualifications per S4 pupil at each secondary school in Scotland. Please provide the information in an Excel table and break the information down by school for each of the last 10 school years i.e. 2019/20, 2018/19, 2017/18, 2016/17, etc. If possible then pl...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000110466
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Funding Police Scotland for Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 training: FOI release

1. Total Amount of Funding from SG to Police Scotland for the training requirements of coercive control for the new Domestic abuse Scotland act 2018 per financial year from the date the first funding allocation was made? 2. Please also provide the full conditions of Funding to Police Scotland for the Project DA Matters...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000106685
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Recipients of Sick Pay at Pension Rate (SPPR) payments: FOI release

1. How many Scottish Government employees have been paid any sick pay at Pension Rate (SPPR) from 2015 to December 2020? 2. How many days has SPPR been paid in total each calendar year? 3. How many individuals have received SPPR in excess of 28 days per award period per calendar year? What percentage are they of the to...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000129938
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) monthly payments calculations: FOI release

"Exactly how you would calculate (including any formulas involved) the amount for monthly payments for early ill health retirement pensions for somebody on an NHS pension that is mixed between the various NHS pension schemes.”

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100144029
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

National Accounts Blue Book - Table 1.7.2: FOI release

What similar information do you hold on Blue Book Table 1.7.2? If any please provide in excel format.

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000127858
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Funding for UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP): EIR release

The figures for annual funding given by the Scottish Government to the UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP) from 2010 – 2020 inclusive.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000130700
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government Gaelic Learning Plan: FOI release

I am writing to request you provide me with an electronic copy of your organisation's Gaelic Language Plan under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. If this is available online, please could you provide me with a static URL directing me to this plan. I also request you provide me with electronic copies of any peri...

FOI unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000114472
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information on the number of road fatalities due to drink driving: FOI release

Can you please advise on the number of road deaths as a consequence of the driver being over the drink driving limit for a period before the introduction of the current limit till the end of 2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100138895
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector, Transport

A985 inspection records held by Transport Scotland: EIR release

You asked for request "inspection records for outside Admiralty Road, Rosyth, Dunfermline and the immediate surrounding area from 01/01/2016 to present since we have recently received notification of a personal injury claim arising from temporary metal fixtures left as a result of works situated at the above location. ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 16 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000091024
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 guidance from SportScotland regarding changing rooms and showers: FOI release

Details of all communication between the Scottish Government and sportscotland relating to risk assessment and decision making about the impact of coronavirus and risk of transmission in relation to the use of showers for sports activities, leading to creation of guidance from sportscotland published in October 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100139715
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information on applications for the Victim Surcharge Fund: FOI release

1. Whether victims’ organisations were able to apply for support from the Victim Surcharge Fund by 31 December 2020. 2. If they were, the number of bids received from victims’ organisations for support from the Victim Surcharge Fund by the above date. 3. The value of bids received from victims’ organisations for suppor...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100132307
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Minutes of any meetings held with Convener of the Harassment Complaints Committee: FOI release

-Details of all meetings/phone calls between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Linda Fabiani MSP in the last 12 months. Please include dates, minutes, topic of discussion, call logs and list of attendees. -Details of all meetings between Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Linda Fabiani MSP in the last 12 months. P...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100143763
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19: Ivermectin efficacy in treating COVID-19: FOI release

1) How much is known by the Scottish Government and health organisations with regards to ivermectin and when were they made aware of it? 2) If the Scottish governments are not aware of ivermectin and its beneficial efficacy in the prophylaxis and treatment of Covid-19, who is responsible for this oversight 3) Given the...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.4 s.3
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100137853
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector