Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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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

Correspondence from councils to Scottish Government regarding local planning decision: FOI release

From 1 January 2020 to present: Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters and/or otherwise) from councils to the Scottish Government regarding the Scottish Government overturning local planning decision on appeal.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000117628
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information regarding planning application appeals: EIR release

Information on the percentage of planning application appeals which are granted by the reporter against those submitted, for the last 20 years, in all regions of Scotland.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000122887
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Emergency COVID-19 fund for housebuilders in Scotland: FOI release

"Details of the level of due diligence carried out by government officials and criteria used prior to determining the amount of the recent loan grant...through the emergency Coronavirus fund for housebuilders in Scotland."

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202100141340
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, +1 more … Money and tax

Information regarding all Scottish universities: FOI release

1. A list of all the universities that are located in Scotland please? Information to include with the universities: Establishment Number, URN, LA (code and name), DCSF School Number, Establishment Name, Type Of Establishment (code and name), Number on Roll, Datazone(code and name). 2. The status whether each school es...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000102213
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Catch data for waters fished by Eden Angling Association: EIR release

Salmon and sea trout data for waters fished by the Eden Angling Association in 2010 - 2014.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000101715
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to Scottish Government mobile phone contracts: FOI release

Could you please provide the following information with regards to the organisation’s mobile phones contract: Network provider(s) - please provide me with the network provider name e.g. EE, Telefonica, Vodafone, Three. Annual average spend for each network provider - can you please provide me with the average annual s...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000118610
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Executive Nurse Director role during COVID 19: FOI release

You asked for a copy of the letter ‘Executive Nurse Director Role During COVID-19’ sent from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport to Executive Nurse Directors on 17 May 2020, as referred to in a footnote to the Care Home Review (without a link) published on 3 November.

FOI unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000108955
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to the One Million Words of Kindness campaign: FOI release

a) Please confirm the total spend so far on the ‘One Million Words of Kindness’ campaign? b) Please confirm the total budget for the ‘One Million Words of Kindness’ campaign? c) Please confirm the total costs associated with the design, printing and distribution of the 100,000 ‘One Million Words of Kindness’ postcard...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000118682
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications between Scottish Government and Scottish universities: FOI release

1. The minute of any meetings or phone calls between Richard Lochhead and Universities Scotland or Scottish Universities (including any employees of) in the last 3 months. 2. The minute of any meetings or phone calls between John Swinney and Universities Scotland or Scottish Universities (including any employees of) in...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 4 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000098237
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Scottish Government evidence supporting the decision for restrictions: FOI release

"Can the Scottish Government please provide all evidence supporting theory of lockdown and restrictions in addition to benefits of social distancing, remote learning, remote working vs the adverse impacts of increased domestic abuse, increase in suicides, increased deaths from other ailments/diseases etc."

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100134276
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Education Scotland mobile phone contract: FOI release

You asked - Could you please send me the following information with regards to the organisation’s Mobile Phones contract. 1. Network Provider(s) - Please provide me with the network provider name e.g. EE, Telefonica, Vodafone, Three. 2. Annual Average Spend for each Network Provider - Can you please provide me with the...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000118542
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Government Expenditure & Revenue Scotland (GERS) published figures of High Speed 2: FOI release

You asked for: GERS Alleged HS2 Identified spend in Scotland Source https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/statistics/2020/08/government-expenditure-revenue-scotland-gers-2019-20/documents/supplementary-data-detailed-expenditure-database/supplementary-data-detailed-expenditure-database/gov...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000123753
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government stance on independence referendum: FOI release

Have Scottish Government employees started work on a White Paper on independence, or an equivalent document to the 2013 document, Scotland’s Future? When did this work start? How many officials have been working on this? What is the cost in terms of employee time, etc, of the preparation of that document? Have the reco...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000117911
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Expenditure of independence referendum: FOI release

Since the SNP administration took office in 2007, how much of taxpayers money has been spent on the SNP’s independence project.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202000117524
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector