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

Death rates in Scotland between April and June 2020: FOI release

The death rates in Scotland between the months of April 1st 2020 and 30 June 2020

FOI unclear 80 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/202000116346
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Minutes of meetings of thermal generation sub groups: EIR review

All minutes of meetings of any thermal generation of electricity sub-Group since its setting up in 2011 and any minutes, notes and memoranda of meetings and discussions of such a Group plans going back to 2009 when its formation was envisaged and announced by the then Energy Minister, Jim Mather MSP. For the avoidance ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 88 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/20200008602 Review of 202000050855
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government funding grant to Inspiring Scotland: FOI release

1. Could the Scottish Government please provide a full list of the outdoor play projects which benefited from the £860,000 given to Inspiring Scotland? 2. Which of these projects are particularly aimed at connecting children from deprived areas of Scotland with nature? 3. Could they confirm how many of these projects w...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-19
Reference
FOI/202100132137
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Government television advertising budgets: FOI release

1. In the period between April 1st 2019 and March 2020 how much did the Scottish Government pay for all TV advertising and related media buying and planning services for all Government departments. 2. In the period from April 1st 2020 to present, how much had the Scottish Government set aside and paid including work on...

FOI unclear 55 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.3
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202000110615
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Deaths in Scotland where COVID-19 is recorded on death certificate: FOI release

You asked for the number of deaths in Scotland where COVID-19 is the only cause of death mentioned on the death certificate.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202100141115
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 pandemic funding allocated to the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for the amount of total money that the UK government has given Scotland during the Coronavirus pandemic including but not limited to furlough payments business grants etc and also the amount of money given by UK government from the above question that has not been used and Scottish Government has but not dist...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202100148288
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

River Forsa fish catch data from 2000-2013: EIR release

Salmon and sea trout catch data for the River Forsa (Mull), 2000-2013.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202000106415
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19: Enquiry regarding Celtic Park as potential vaccination centre: FOI release

I have recently read a newspaper article in the Scottish Sun, claiming that Celtic Football Club offered Celtic Park as a vaccination centre one month ago. I would like to request this information for the purpose of a fact checking exercise.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202100136922
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Number of deaths in Scottish hospitals from 2010 to 2020: FOI release

A breakdown of the number of deaths in Scottish hospitals each year from 2010 to 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202100143581
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Briefings regarding Referendums Bill set out in 2020-21 Programme for Government: FOI release

From 1 August 2020 to present: Copies of all briefings prepared by civil servants regarding the Referendums Bill that was set out in the 2020-21 Programme for Government that will be introduced to Parliament by the end of this parliamentary term.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202100136031
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Christmas cards sent by First Minister in December 2020: FOI release

1. The number of Christmas cards sent by the First Minister in December 2020 to individuals who are in the ‘shielding’ category with regards to COVID-19. 2. The number of Christmas cards sent by the First Minister in December 2020 to other individuals. 3. Whether Christmas cards were sent by first or second class mail....

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.19
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202100133363
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions relating to NHS Scotland vaccination programme letter issued: FOI release

"The Scottish Government and NHS Scotland issued a letter to the public in January 2021 relating to the NHS Scotland vaccination programme. Please could you provide the following information in relation to this letter: The names of all departments involved in producing the letter. Draft copies of the letter. Ethical ...

FOI unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence 8 attachments
Published
2021-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100132022
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Section 23 Order correspondence: FOI release

1. Whether the Section 23 Order made by the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints Committee was discussed at Scottish Government cabinet. Please limit time period to between 1 January 2021 and the present date. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, no...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.23 s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100149348
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications relating to the remit of the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry: FOI release

All communication from the Scottish Government to Aamer Anwar or Aamer Anwar & Co in relation to the remit of the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry.

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-17
Reference
FOI/202000119201
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scientific data and information on new COVID-19 variant: FOI release

What information do you have that concludes that the new variant is more dangerous?

FOI unclear 50 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence briefings
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000131899
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 testing for travellers entering and leaving Scotland: FOI release

"What clinical or other evidence has been used to deny Scots the Test and Release system as used in England and indeed internationally recognised as an appropriate C19 control measure?"

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100139081
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Creative, Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Hardship Fund (CTHEHF) criterion: FOI release

In relation to the Creative, Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Hardship Fund (CTHEHF): 'I would be obliged if you would confirm that the Scottish Government did indeed set this criterion and provide me with the details as minuted in the records of the relevant meeting where the decision was made. can you please prov...

FOI unclear 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000130544
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland legal services structure: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of legal services structure showing service structure, position in the organisation, reporting structure, team structure and number of solicitors and non-qualified officers (ie paralegals, legal assistants and other support officers). 2. Please provide details of professional staff numbers and ...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.10 s.11
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000119519
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Questions regarding Ethical Standards and Minister for Sport and Wellbeing: FOI Review

Further to response of 6th January 2021, we have now completed the review of our previous response. The original request was: To request regarding Ethical Standards. BT / Openreach changed and although BT have overcharged customers frequently it would appear that our Ministers have dealings with regards to sport logo w...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000127973 review of 202000120803
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Minutes of Dementia, Autism and Learning Disability Stakeholder Group: FOI Release

1. Minutes of stakeholder meetings which developed the autism and learning disability plan; and 2. Full names and the persons who attended these meetings.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000125603
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19: List of COVID related contracts awarded by Scottish Government: FOI release

A full list of every covid related contract awarded by the Scottish Government, every Scottish Government department, and every Scottish Government agency that has not gone through Procurement Scotland or any formal tender procurement process from January 1st 2020 to present date. To avoid doubt please include all cont...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000114010
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Debt Payment Programmes (DPPs) approved by money advice service: FOI release

1. The total number of Debt Payment Programmes proposed and approved by money advice service provider for the period the 5th April 2019 until the 4th April 2020. 2. The total number of Debt Payment Programmes proposed and approved by money advice service provider for the period the 4th November 2019 until today.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.27(1)
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000102341
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funding of COVID-19 vaccine deployment in Scotland: FOI release

“With the second vaccine (oxford) now rolling out, is the UK taxpayer funding it, or does it come from the Scottish Parliament budget?”

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100132021
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector