Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,315releases indexed
40,090attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,287partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,287 unclear 7,312 not held 3,157 released 1,570 already published 680 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5060 s.20 4368 s.34(1) 3672 s.39(2) 3552 s.30 2941 s.17(1) 2855 s.25(1) 2456 s.10(4) 2029 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1195 s.3 929

Timeline

2026-07 451 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,298 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 942 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 699 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 646 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Costs incurred by the Social Renewal Advisory Board: FOI release

Details of all the costs incurred to date by the Social Renewal Advisory Board, a full membership list for any members of the Board, and list of all engagement with members of the Scottish Government, all between the Board’s initiation and the present date.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100241917
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Report submitted by Deloitte: FOI release

1) Guarantee Management Meeting Reports sent by Deloitte to the Scottish Government in 2017, 2018 and 2019 which have not already been disclosed in FOI review response 202100230000. 1a) This should include but not be limited to any report submitted to the Scottish Government following or preceding the Guarantee Managem...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100238724
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Internal communication relating to library funding: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of library funding between 06 August 2021 and 06 September 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100238886
Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Assessment and communication regarding TRNSMT 2021: FOI release

1. Please provide details of all risk analysis and impact projections (as in Covid rates of transmission, prevalence of the disease in the population and impact on NHS) undertaken in order to take the general decision that TRNSMT 2021 (Glasgow 10-12 September 2021) be allowed to go ahead AND any discussion/corresponden...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100234951
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Tenancy Deposits Scheme (Scotland) Regulation 2011: FOI release

I would like to know the following since inception of the scheme in 2011: a) the total value of deposits that have been held b) the total value of tenancy deposits repaid to tenants I would like to know the details of the referrals to the dispute mechanism broken down as follows: i) the number of referrals requested by...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100239705
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Breakdown of exam results: FOI release

I would like to request the following information under FOISA: a breakdown of exam results by SIMD deciles for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 This breakdown should show: the overall pass rate (grades A-C) by SIMD decile the grade distributions (grades A, B, C, D and No Award) by SIMD decile

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100243268
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Contingency measures for exams 2022: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/ 1. Does the government have any definition or set of conditions that will determine whether it is “safe to do so”? If so, please release this information. If not, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.1
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100231962
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Breakdown of A9 traffic flow: EIR release

You asked – ‘Is it possible to have some info on traffic that use the A9 annually, irrespective of type or class of vehicle’ You clarified on 14 September that you required the number or types of vehicles that currently use, or will use the trunk road A9 in the future.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100238854
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Updated terms and conditions of Covid-19 related sickness: FOI release

You asked for a copy of the document titled 'Coronavirus (Covid-19) Impact on Terms and Conditions of Employment for Scottish Government Sector Version – 29 March 2021'

FOI unclear 75 score 2 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100246229
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Marketing spend 2019-2021: FOI release

How much money the Scottish government has paid to external PR companies in the years 2020 and 2021 to date and the nature of the campaigns that they have been employed to undertake directly relating to enhancing the image of the Scottish government.

FOI unclear 50 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100244156
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Hospital and care home admissions discussed by Covid-19 Advisory Group: FOI release

1. The paper on hospital and care home admission discussed at the Scottish Government COVID-19 Advisory Group meeting on 30 April 2020. 2. Any previous iterations, drafts and versions of this document. 3. Any previous papers on hospital and care home admission discussed by the covid-19 advisory group since its inceptio...

FOI unclear 75 score 372 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000034205
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Contract details between Scottish Government and RR Star Limited: FOI release

Could you provide me with details of the contract between the Scottish Government and RR Star Limited, including what was provided by RR Star Limited and also what procurement procedures and checks RR Star Limited had to go through in order to secure a contract with the Scottish Government?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100237604
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Meetings with Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) between May and June 2021: FOI release

All meeting notes (agendas, notes, minutes) for meetings between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, officials and special advisors), with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021 - 3rd June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100209239
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme: EIR release

In relation to the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme, “1) How much has Transport Scotland spent on this project so far in total? 2) Please break down the total cost by what Transport Scotland has spent money on in general terms: ie, public consultation, the design process, surveying, etc. 3) Please tell...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100241329
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Evidence setting out economic benefit of GFG Alliance deal with Scottish Government: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100222209 1) Any business plan, business case, or document setting out the economic benefit of a deal between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government, received by the Scottish Government in either 2015, 2016, or 2017. 2) The advice provided to the Scottish Government from EY around the Locha...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.33(1) s.25(1) s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100238248 review of 202100222209
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Number of full time equivalent (FTE) frontline media roles: FOI release

"May I have updated information pertaining to the number of FTE (Full time equivalent) frontline media roles currently active in the Scottish Government? The previous statement from July was that there were 54.9 FTE jobs."

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100242442
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Scotland Health board Covid-19 deaths: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100234838 On the statutory requirements, for each of the 14 NHS regional boards: 1a) How many infections affecting workers were reported to HSE? b) What was the date of the infections ? c) What was the date of reporting? 2a) How many deaths of healthcare workers were reported to HSE? b) What ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100240573 review of 202100234838
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Policies and costs to support Just Transition: FOI release

A list all of the policies (and the total amount spent on each policy) in the following Scottish Budgets which are considered to be targeted at supporting the Just Transition: 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100245512
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Statistics on cautions for drug offences: FOI release

Data on cautions meted out by Police Scotland by main crime/offence, covering the years 2003-2020, specifically looking for cautions for drugs offences.

FOI not held 65 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100242856
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Signed agreements with Caledonian Maritime Assets and Calmac Ferries: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100228098 A copy of the signed agreement(s) between Scottish Government (or Transport Scotland) and consultant(s) for the review of the tripartite agreement between Transport Scotland, CMAL and Calmac Ferries. If not included within the contract, please supply the contract value and the scope...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1)B s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100236582 review of 202100228098
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Costs incurred by the Scottish Advisory Commission on Distinction Awards (SACDA) from 2014: FOI release

1) Total costs incurred by the Scottish Advisory Commission on Distinction Awards (SACDA) from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily commissioner fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2) Record of all engagement between commissioners and Scottish Govern...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100242143
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the use of terminology around sectarianism: FOI release

All emails, briefing documents that are internal to the Scottish Government highlighting the use of the terms anti-Irish catholic, anti-Irish or anti-Catholic. Also asking if this change from the term sectarian or racist will only apply to anti-Irish Catholic perceived hate crimes or will the force e.g. use the phrase ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100234954
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

A90 River Dee bridge noise survey: EIR release

I write to you because I have received several complaints from residents regarding the noise from the AWPR in Milltimber and in particular the noise of traffic crossing the expansion joints on the A90 River Dee bridge. I have been advised that a noise survey pertaining to these joints was conducted last year and I woul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100241262
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

GP surgery payments relating to vaccinations: FOI release

Information about how much GP surgeries are being paid for Flu vaccination clinics and COVID vaccinations. Also what happens if the GP surgeries do not carry out the vaccines? Do they still get paid?

FOI released 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100247355
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector