Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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249 matching releases

Information relating to the monitoring of Scottish waters: EIR release

What planning has taken place (meeting, correspondence, email, telephone, WhatsApp, all electronic media) to ensure that Scottish waters are policed correctly and that foreign vessels are held to account for illegal fishing, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, or any deal that involves reduction in the fishing quote for ...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.10(5) s.2
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202000125567
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications in relation to possible assessors in the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry: FOI release

All communications to the Scottish Government from Aamer Anwar or Aamer Anwar & Co in relation to the appointment of possible Assessors to the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry.

FOI withheld 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/202000119227
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 cases recorded as originating from places of worship: FOI release

How many cases of the transmission of Covid originated from public worship in Scottish churches since 15 July - if possible, the numbers for Catholic Churches? How far did these cases affect the R rate?

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100132267
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Places of worship COVID-19 guidance: FOI release

Information that was used in the preparation of guidance for the meeting of churches as we moved into phases 2 and 3. Specifically all information concerning the following matters: 1. Data/information concerning the decision of the Scottish Ministers a. that singing could not take place in churches and b. to what exten...

FOI withheld 80 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202000094719
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence and information relating to the Bifab press release: FOI release

You asked for: Copies of correspondence between the UK and Scottish Governments regarding the following press release: https://www.gov.scot/news/bifab-working-group/, as well as the joint statement and working group to which it refers. Please limit to the time period 10 November 2020 to present. Which minister or offi...

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.28 s.28(1) s.18
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000116158
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Recruitment of Team Manger role for Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Information in relation to the recruitment of the Team Manager Role for Social Security Scotland: 1. How many were recruited? 2. What was the pass mark? 3. Was there a reserve list of candidates? 4. How many disabled candidates applied? 5. How many disabled candidates were interviewed?

FOI withheld 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.4 s.38
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000111727
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stagecoach route 23 between St Andrews and Stirling funding: FOI release

Does the Scottish Government subsidise the Stagecoach route no 23 between St Andrews and Stirling? (either directly or indirectly via Transport Scotland, Local Councils or any other body) If so, how much has been paid to support this route in the last two financial years?

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.33(1)
Published
2021-01-14
Reference
FOI/202000110127
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Continuum Scotland Ltd: FOI release

1) Please disclose all written correspondence between the Scottish Government and NHS National Services Scotland NSS as well as any other Govt body in regard to the company Continuum Scotland Ltd who sourced PPE and equipment for the NHS under Covid-19 legislation. 2) Please provide all correspondence between the Scott...

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-01-12
Reference
FOI/202000115717
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Sustrans Scotland quarterly report and other questions: FOI release

You asked for: 1. The government document(s) which stipulate the design and delivery standard specifications and guidelines that must be conformed to in work funded by Sustrans. The framework also states: “A requirement of [Sustrans] grant offer is to provide a quarterly report for Transport Scotland on delivery of th...

FOI withheld 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000089683
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills confidence motion correspondence: FOI release

correspondence from members of the public to either the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, or the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, regarding the no confidence motion against Mr Swinney that was debated on 13 August from 09 August 2020 to 14 August 2020.

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-17
Reference
FOI/202000087835
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Education, Public sector

Concerning the impact of a COVID-19 second wave on various sectors and economy: FOI release

Any forecasting analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government for a potential second wave of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Winter 2020 or in 2021 which: a) details the overall financial impact of a second wave b) the potential death and case numbers of a second wave c) the impact on care homes d) the impact on schools e)...

FOI withheld 55 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-13
Reference
FOI/202000084780
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

The existing approved A78 pedestrian crossing plan: EIR release

"Drawings of the new crossing design and the former crossing design for the westwards location" at Ravenscraig on the A78.

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000087538
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) game 30th August: FOI release

Who it was the requested the SPFL game on 30th August. Was the request made only by Celtic fc or was it jointly with the SPFL/SFA and could you have a copy of the request.

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.30
Published
2020-10-01
Reference
FOI/202000083923
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Relative cost-effectiveness of Sea Lice Treatments for farmed salmon production: EIR release

The Scottish Government commission the following study: "Understanding the Relative Cost-effectiveness of Sea-lice Treatments for Farmed Salmon Production" https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353735 This study was completed by SRUC and finished on 31/03/20 https://pure.sruc.ac....

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-04
Reference
FOI/202000042854
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Employed NHS Board doctors suspended from work on full pay: FOI release

a.) How many Doctors employed by NHS Boards within Scotland are currently suspended from work on full pay for more than one month? Of these, ai.) How many of these Doctors have been suspended from work on full pay for more than 3 years? aii.) How many of these Doctors are suspended from work on full pay without any ...

FOI withheld 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-07-28
Reference
FOI/202000047187
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister complaints: FOI release

1. Dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff. 2. At whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish...

FOI withheld 55 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.5 s.6 s.7 s.25(1) s.26 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-06-19
Reference
FOI/202000022790
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

West Lothian Council fund from Scottish Government on local services: FOI release

You asked requested all information regarding the budget for public services improvements in 2014 and all information for the improvements of the Bo'ness bus station regarding the use for disabled people.

FOI withheld 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02638
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the former First Minister investigation and communications concerning the Permanent Secretary: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Further to the existing replies to my earlier requests please list the Scottish Government meetings with external legal advisers relating to the investigation concerning Alex Salmond in July and August 2018 and the civil servants, government ministers, special advisers and any others at these meeting...

FOI withheld 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.2 s.30 s.38(1)
Published
2019-11-27
Reference
FOI/19/02429
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Successful applications to the Workplace Equality Fund - Rounds 1 & 2: FOI review

Copies of successful applications to the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) rounds one and two. In your review request, you highlighted six specific areas for query or review as part of the full review you requested. These are: Why were only seven applications released in the response to the request? Can the Scottish Gove...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.2 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-22
Reference
FOI/19/01505
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sweden visit by Ash Denham, Minister for Community Safety FOI release

Ash Denham, Minister for Community Safety visited Sweden on the 23rd of August this year. The purpose of the trip was to learn more about Sweden's approach to inform conversations on how vulnerable women in prostitution can be best supported in Scotland. Please can I have the following information - 1) Details of who a...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.27(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-10-03
Reference
FOI/201900003746
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Data collected for 2018 Scottish Salmon Farm Survey: EIR release

You asked for the following information, with reference to the data collected for the 2018 Scottish Salmon Farm Survey : A list of all sea water salmon farms that completed and returned forms for the survey year 2018 (forms for Atlantic salmon - smolt data and Atlantic salmon – production data only). Please provide co...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/19/02053
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former First Minister Legal fees: FOI release

Correspondence and documents pertaining to the extensive negotiations mentioned by the Scottish Government spokesman inasmuch as they relate to the amount or make up of the legal fees.

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.36(1)
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/01969
Directorate
Topic
Public sector