Scottish Government FOI Index

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

Clear

7,200 matching releases

Daily notifications issued by the Protect Scotland app: FOI release

"Please can you tell me the number of daily notifications the Protect Scotland contact tracing app sent out between Monday 7th Dec and Sunday 20th Dec inclusive. I’d like a breakdown of the figures for every day."

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-01-20
Reference: FOI/202000128112
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Infected Blood Support Schemes: FOI release

Regarding addressing financial parity of the Infected Blood Support Schemes: 1. Have there been any further discussions and/or meetings with Cabinet Office officials since 26 August 2020? If, so, when did these meetings take place? 2. Has the Paymaster General Penny Mordaunt MP been involved in these discussions and/or...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.3

Published: 2021-01-20
Reference: FOI/202000110632
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Rate of COVID-19 transmission in the hair and beauty profession: FOI release

You asked for any information held by the Scottish Government on the rate of transmission in your profession as a freelance hair and make-up artist.

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2021-01-19
Reference: FOI/202000126684
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy

Civil servant redeployment during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

You asked: The number of civil servants redeployed to work in the Constitution and Cabinet Directorate during the COVID-19 pandemic from other government departments. Broken down by month from April 2020 to present.

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2021-01-19
Reference: FOI/202000126288
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence with Roddy Dunlop QC: FOI release

The content of all correspondence between the Scottish government and Roddy Dunlop QC during the month of December 2019. This should include the content of any emails, handwritten notes, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages.

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.17(1)

Published: 2021-01-19
Reference: FOI/202000127034
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Measures used for counting deaths from COVID-19: FOI release

When someone dies and has been confirmed as having covid-19, but also has severe underlying health conditions (eg Cancer / Lung disease / Heart disease etc). Are these deaths being recorded as a covid-19 death? Or are they only recorded as such where covid-19 is the clear principle cause of death?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-01-19
Reference: FOI/202100132552
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Marine Scotland Inshore Protection Programme statistics: FOI release

1. What is the yearly cost for operating the inshore protection programme (IPP) in the Clyde, and a breakdown of them? 2. How many boardings were undertaken by the IPP since it started? 3. How many offences were detected by the IPP and what was the outcome of each, since it started? 4. How many sea days has the IPP bee...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000106902
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19 Scottish Immunisation Flu Programme 2020: FOI release

1. Details of Ministerial Engagement. 2. List of correspondence between SG Officials and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. 3. List of correspondence between SG Officials and with NHS Lanarkshire. 4. Number of meetings held between this period, including information, date and location of these meetings. Also include who wa...

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000102061
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): dealing with awkward social situations – guidance’: FOI release

1) Any briefing or correspondence (including emails, letter and phone records) around the Scottish Government’s ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): dealing with awkward social situations – guidance’, published on the 7 December. 2) Any previous drafts of the Scottish Government’s ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): dealing with awkward soci...

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000122884
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Funding received by Strathclyde University: FOI release

How much funding Strathclyde University in its entirety has received and will receive from the Scottish Government in relation to the Corona Virus Pandemic. To include all it’s businesses.

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000125594
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

COVID-19 FACTS advertising campaign associated costs: FOI release

"a full a detailed breakdown of costs associated the FACTS campaign by the Scottish Government for covid 19, including any and all advertising costs."

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000124564
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scientific evidence for implementing restrictions on pubs and restaurants: FOI release

You asked for the scientific evidence, data, bibliography and minutes relating to the decisions to implement the following rules/laws relating to the restrictions imposed in pubs and restaurants:- 1. The control of drinking by insisting that drinks may only be supplied with a substantial meal. 2. The control of drinki...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202000117676
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former First Minister legal fees settlement: FOI release

“When the judge in the Alex Salmond case awarded him £500k for legal fees where did this money come from?”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202000129810
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scientific evidence regarding restrictions of pubs and gyms in Scotland: FOI release

You asked what definitive science data was used as justification for the lockdown of all pubs and gyms, by the number of Covid 19 cases that were directly identified as a source of infection in any tier by either business.

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202100133295
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Total cost of the daily media briefings by the Scottish government: FOI release

1. How much does it cost the Scottish government to use the BBC as a broadcaster for the daily briefing for the first minister could you break the cost down to category 2. Could you tell me the legislation that was used to implement the coronavirus legislation and the legislation used to implement the travel restricti...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.20

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202100133093
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

The Covid Guide to Etiquette and Pandemic Politeness costs: FOI release

How much has been spent to date on The Covid Guide to Etiquette and Pandemic Politeness. Please include a breakdown of ALL costs including: 1. Cost to produce and publish the guide. 2. Cost of any consultant agencies used to contribute to the production of the guide. 3. Cost of distribution of the guide. 4. Cost of a...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000121890
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

KPMG role in planning and delivery of the COVID-19 vaccination programme: FOI release

1. What role has KPMG played in planning organisation of the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine. 2. How much has KPMG been paid for performing this role?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000121184
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government and SAAS conference call attendees: FOI release

1. A full list of those in attendance at a conference call between University Principals, Universities Scotland and the First Minister on the 25th September 2020 at 10.30am 2. A copy of the agenda for the above call 3. A copy of the minutes/note of call for the aforementioned call

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106543
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Referendums (Scotland) Bill Team meetings: FOI release

Can you provide a list of dates of: Any meetings (virtual, in person, over the phone and/or otherwise) between ScottishGovernment Special Advisors and any member and/or members of the Referendums Scotland Bill Team.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.18

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106111
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cases of COVID-19 in Scotland reported in nurseries and early years establishments: FOI release

How many cases of Covid-19 in Scotland have been reported from children in early years establishments like local authority and private nurseries. Can you share current figures, any historical data and trends, and also breakdown by local authority areas. Also if there is data on how many nursery shutdowns this has caus...

FOI unclear 50 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000114329
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Positive cases for students and teachers: FOI release

The number of confirmed coronavirus positive cases for students and teachers in individual schools in Scotland. I want to know the numbers for each individual school, as opposed to the 'post code' numbers you are currently providing. The most up to date numbers possible, please.

FOI unclear 50 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/20200099242
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Meetings between Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Europe and External Affairs and Referendums (Scotland) Bill Team: FOI release

Can you provide a list of dates of: Any meetings (virtual, in person, over the phone and/or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary Michael Russell and any member and/or members of the Referendums Scotland Bill Team.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106102
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Total deaths in Scottish hospitals: FOI release

You asked for the total deaths in Scottish hospitals for the previous 5 years from the year 2015 up until the end of October 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106374
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

'Power Up Scotland' publication correspondence and discussions: FOI release

1. Whether any briefings, memos or other material was produced by civil servants for Ministers and/or special advisors on the Scottish Conservative publication entitled ‘Power Up Scotland’ published on 1 September 2020 here: Power-up-Scotland-Aug-2020-1.pdf (scottishconservatives.com) - please provide copies of these m...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000103705
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Scottish Government's monthly FOI performance statistics: FOI release

Are other public bodies included in the Scottish Government's monthly FOI performance statistics sent to the Scottish Information commissioner? If the answer is yes, could you please send me a list of all other public bodies included.

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000114200
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector