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

Devolved Government COVID-19 strategy: FOI release

1. Could the Scottish Government have adopted a different strategy to that of the UK government for the initial management of the COVID-19 pandemic? 2. Would the existing devolved powers of the Scottish Government enable it to have adopted a different strategy had it so wished? 3. Was the Scottish Government obliged to...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000069523
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Poisoned white-tailed eagle found dead on a grouse moor: FOI release

“how many separate pieces of correspondence did the Scottish Government receive in relation to the illegal poisoning of the white-tailed eagle found dead on a grouse moor in April 2020 having been poisoned with a banned toxin.”

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000076073
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

British Touring Car Championship event at Knockhill race circuit: FOI release

1. is Knockhill the largest site that applied as a test for spectators? 2. what were the key criteria that contributed to allocating 200 spectators to a site in excess of 200 acres? 3. what were the factors in the risk analysis that suggested 200 would be the maximum for an outdoor event? 4. what weighting was applied ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000078728
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Coronavirus testing kits: FOI release

Which testing kit is being used to detect / test for coronavirus in Scottish people. 1)The different types of test used. 2) which is the most common test used for the virus 3) the accuracy of the most common test with any evidence on record that supports this. 4) How many false positive tests or inaccurate readings hav...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.4 s.25(1)
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000075419
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: FOI release

1. Data from each of the four traffic count/classifiers (ATCs) and also, where similarly gathered, data from traffic signal trigger loops along the village A75 between 1st February 2020 and the latest available date for which such data is available, giving vehicle numbers and breakdown by speed in the speed bin format ...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence contracts 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000061723
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: FOI Review

“1. Data from each of the four traffic count/classifiers (ATCs) and also, where similarly gathered, data from traffic signal trigger loops along the village A75 between 1st February 2020 and the latest available date for which such data is available, giving vehicle numbers and breakdown by speed in the speed bin format...

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence contracts 8 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000074901
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 42F1 and 43F1: EIR release

The following VMS and sightings fishing data: ICES Rectangles 42F1 and 43F1 for the latest 3 available years If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000078781
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Suspension of compliance with the Freedom of Information Scotland Act: FOI release

Can you advise what advice/instruction/guidance was provided by the Scottish Government to Scottish Local Authorities on their obligation to comply with the timescales in terms of responding to a request for information made in terms of the Freedom of Information Scotland Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. Were Scottish...

FOI unclear 80 score 3 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000079439
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Homelessness applications: FOI release

Data on homelessness applications by local authority for Oct-Dec 2019, Jan-March 2020 and April-June 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000068969
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Legal action costs regarding Abernyte Primary School: FOI release

How much the Scottish Government spent on defending the legal action brought against it by Perth & Kinross Council in relation to their Court of Session Challenge of the callin decision regarding Abernyte Primary School.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000070163
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Education, Law and order, Public sector

Irish reunification correspondence: FOI release

Any documentation (including correspondence) you hold relating to a potential future referendum In Northern Ireland. I am particularly interested in lines to take, perceived risks, impacts, draft responses and contingencies in the event of a vote in favour of reunification.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000069569
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cycling related injuries during the COVID-19 lockdown period: EIR release

Looking at cycling related injuries during the COVID-19 Lockdown period. We are hoping to look at the recorded number of cyclists per day vs. the road traffic use vs. the number and severity of injuries sustained with a comparative baseline in the same time period in 2019. I can see from the Transport Scotland website ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 16 attachments
Published
2020-09-23
Reference
FOI/202000075961
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Fife benefit recipients and amounts by postcode: FOI release

The number of recipients to date in Fife postcodes KY9, KY10 and KY16 in each of the current Social Security Scotland benefits and the amount of money to date allocated to the people in these postcodes.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-09-22
Reference
FOI/202000072658
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Custodial sentences over 18 months: FOI release

The number of people receiving custodial sentences of 18 months or over for the years 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000071938
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Bute House female civil servants’ rota changes correspondence: FOI release

"To disclose any emails or written communications from Chris Burt on or around April 2014 relating to a change in rota for (female) Civil Servants at Bute House, Edinburgh or for any other locations including but limited to The Scottish Parliament."

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000077299
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communication with the Care Inspectorate regarding suspension of care home inspections: FOI release

The dates on which the Scottish Government had any form of communication with the Care Inspectorate about the suspension of inspections of care homes, who was present, and copies of any letters, minutes and emails from February 2020 to date.

FOI unclear 75 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000058121
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): FOI release

EIDL is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. EIDL proceeds can be used to cover a wide array of working capital and normal operating expenses, such as continuation of health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments. 1. How much has...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066554
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Individuals shielding receiving food boxes during lockdown: FOI release

The following, broken down by month since the start of lockdown, starting from April 2020: 1. How many individuals were receiving Scottish Government food boxes? 2. How many of the above individuals were officially shielding? 3. How many individuals were eligible for a food box but did not receive one? 4. How many food...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.30
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066398
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Constituency visits made by First Minister: FOI release

Following the Parliamentary question S5W-24511 by Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP, and subsequently answered by Graeme Dey MSP on 26 August 2019, I wish to have a breakdown of the official visits by the First Minister between January 1 2012 and March 1 2020. Can this be broken down by numbers in terms of Parliamentary const...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000065741
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Laptops issued to children and young people due to school closures: FOI release

1. Further to Parliamentary Question S5W-30015 in the name of Alexander Stewart MSP, and the subsequent answer given by John Swinney MSP on July 1 2020, how many of the 25,000 laptops have been issued to children and young people? 2. Can this be broken down by (i) The number given to each Local Authority and (ii) The d...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000066959
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

eRDM documents and records: FOI release

- A summary list of the number of documents/records in eRDM which have been stored each day by business classification - A summary list of the number of documents/records which were deleted before their retention period had expired including information on what total was for each business category per day since January...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000068261
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

One Note usage: FOI release

Which areas of the Scottish Government are using OneNote? How is OneNote being used in each setting? For example, this software has a wide range of possible applications including note-taking, messaging, record-keeping and real-time collaborative work; What arrangements are in place to ensure appropriate record-keeping...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000063944
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) staff working from home: FOI release

1. For the period of lockdown (between March 23rd – 4th July), please answer the following questions regarding the staff in (XXXX government department) – if a question isn’t possible to answer in the time allowed, please let us know: a. a. What is the total number of civil servants (excluding third party contractors s...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.5
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000069068
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Asbestos and Scottish Government estate buildings: EIR release

1. How many buildings for which the Scottish Government are responsible are currently known to contain asbestos? 2. Of these, how many are: i Schools ii Municipal buildings iii Construction or manufacturing sites (historic or active) iv Residential properties 3. In the last three fiscal years, how many operations have ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.1
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000067783
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector