Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,339releases indexed
40,100attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,292partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,292 unclear 7,326 not held 3,160 released 1,571 already published 681 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5063 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3674 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2942 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2460 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1200 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 475 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 945 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 700 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 647 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Request made regarding environmental information: FOI release

How many requests you received that related to:- Environment Building standards Drains Smokefree sites In the past 3 years- from anyone ie any requester.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.20
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100206694
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Covid-19 briefings relating to restrictions: FOI release

1. Minutes from any formal four nations discussions with Michael Gove and other representatives from UK, Welsh Governments and Northern Ireland executive between October 1 and January 15 on the topic of Covid-19 and four nations alignment on restrictions/measures. 2. Notes taken by Scottish Government staff or minister...

FOI not held 70 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.1 s.17(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100164644 review of 202100140372
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with Home Office officials relating to immigration raids: FOI release

Copies of correspondence between Scottish Government officials and UK Home Office officials, regarding the immigration raids on Kenmure Street, Glasgow, on Thursday May 13. I'm particularly interested in forewarning of the raid - so if a timescale for correspondence needs to be applied please position this before the e...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100202063
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding policing operation of Rangers fan celebrations in Glasgow: FOI release

1) Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council, the SPFL, and/or Rangers Football Club on the policing operation of Rangers fan celebrations in Glasgow on the weekend of May 15/16, 2021. 2) Details of any informal or formal phone calls, meetings (virtual or in person), texts...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100202208
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement: FOI release

Any agendas, minutes, briefings, emails, correspondence between Scottish Government or NHS officials and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement from 1st February 2021 to present.

FOI already published 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.33 s.38(1)
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100199551
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Cellebrite forensic analysis tools: FOI release

“On April 21 a blog post was published by the CEO of mobile phone messaging app Signal: The blog called into question the security of Cellebrite forensic analysis tools. These tools are used by Police Scotland. https://signal.org/blog/cellebrite-vulnerabilities/. Please could you supply me with copies or records of all...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100202118
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

COVID 19 unpaid carer registration statistics via NHS Inform website: FOI release

Details over how many people have registered as unpaid carers via the NHS Inform page below since March 15. Please break down the total by weekly timeframe. For example how many had registered by March 22, March 29, etc until current date and please also supply any correspondence between Public Health Scotland and the ...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100196840
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Covid-19 outbreak following Nike conference held in Edinburgh: FOI release

1. All documents regarding a coronavirus outbreak following the Nike conference in Edinburgh. This should include any reports, or internal briefings prepared. 2. All internal correspondence regarding the coronavirus outbreak which occurred following a Nike conference in Edinburgh. 3. All correspondence between the Scot...

FOI already published 80 score 273 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202000038482
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Funding statistics for Invercauld Estates: FOI release

"I would like to request information of any land stewardship, farming subsidy payment or any payment made by the Scottish Government to the owners of the Invercauld Estate which they receive by virtue of their beneficial ownership of that estate & qualification for payments based on established criteria. I request deta...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100199612
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to British Ivermectin Recommendation Development (BIRD): FOI Release

1. If tested with the virus and show symptom can the GP prescribe ivermectin at my request? 2. Given the increasing amount of scientific evidence, including since the last response above, on the effectiveness and safety of the Ivermectin drug, including its prophylactic properties, why is the Scottish Government not co...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100202110
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding UEFA Euro 2020 Football Tournament: FOI release

How many Scottish Government officials, or employees of the Scottish Government will receive tickets/invitations/hospitality at Euro 2020 this summer who did not successfully receive tickets through the official UEFA ballot held in 2019? What assurances did the Scottish Government seek from UEFA around how many Scottis...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100199895
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

COVID-19 bonus for health care workers: FOI Review

Information held by the Scottish government relating to the £500 covid bonus for health and care staff. Communication with the UK Government (including but not limited to departments such as the Treasury, DWP, and agencies such as HMRC) relating to the £500 health and care worker bonus announced by the First Minister ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100204291 review of 202100168265
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Money and tax

Number of permanent speed cameras: FOI release

1. How many permanent average speed cameras (eg in fixed location and not just temporarily in roadworks) were on the roads you manage on 1st January 2018, 1st January 2019, 1st January 2020 and 1st January 2021? Please give each year separately. 2. How many miles of road were permanent average speed cameras covering on...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100210167
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total number of Freedom of Information request made by journalist: FOI release

1. The number of Freedom of Information requests sent to the Scottish Government by journalist and author James McAneny in the period 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021. 2. Please give a rough breakdown of requests by subject matter. 3. Please give a breakdown of how many were appealed and reviewed internally and externally, ...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100202676
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

Information relating to Scottish Public Service Obligation (PSO): FOI release

1. Policy documentation detailing the Public Service Obligation (PSO) minimum requirements, criteria, and provisions for the Glasgow to Barra, Campbeltown and Tiree air routes. 2. Annual subsidies paid on the above routes from Transport Scotland for the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. 3. Minutes from...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.3 s.33(1)
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100199914
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government budget allocation for overseas offices: FOI release

You asked for the current annual budget allocation for the Scottish Government’s overseas offices, including salary costings, upkeep, day-to-day running and hospitality costs, and which departmental budget covers these costs.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100204828
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Questions regarding Scottish border: FOI release

Any analysis or assessment made by the Scottish Government on whether independence would require a border between Scotland and the rest of the UK or the EU.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100196894
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Police Scotland hierarchy and accountability details: FOI release

In 2016 who were Police Scotland accountable to? Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? In 2017 and in 2021. Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? Which department oversees the 4,000 complaints about Police Scotland each year?

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.2
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100208327
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG): EIR release

With reference to the Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG), you requested: 1. What the terms of reference including its remit are? 2. A list of members in the group? 3. How often the group has met since its establishment in 2019? 4. Has Scottish White Fish Producers Association scallop committee chair, John Ma...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100201874
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to delayed hospital discharges: FOI release

Information relating to discussions about delayed hospital discharges. The Scottish government letter refers to ‘Short-Life Working Group was established specifically to address the code 9 cases associated with people with challenging learning disabilities or enduring mental health problems’. 1. Please could you prov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17 s.27(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100198151
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications relating to chemical incident October 2017: FOI release

I would like to make a Freedom of Information request for information contained in communications between Jeane Freeman Cabinet Secretary for Health and the Scottish Government and NHS Grampian in relation to - Communications which stated, discussed, referred and in relation to: Local and National-level NHS managers an...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100175815
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Work and skills

Public body spend on interim IT and professional staff services: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Government’s current framework for the provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of interim Professional Staff Services. Please provide total spend for each public body for the following periods; April 2019 - March 2020 April 2020 - March 2021

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100204020
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Policing of Scottish waters: EIR release

1. Explain the disproportionate inspection of EU vessels to local vessels. This has been well documented over many years. 2. Explain the inspection process for each vessel at sea. 3. Explain the inspection process of EU vessels landing into refrigerated lorries ashore in our ports. 4. Explain how your inspectors quanti...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence s.2 s.4 s.14 s.15 s.18 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100207554
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Covid-19 breakdown of media expenditure: FOI release

1. How much has the SNP spent on media for covid 19 everyday? 2. How much is the budget? 3. Have the SNP used money that could have fed homeless and poorer families just to talk about a virus with a 99.9% survival rate?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100199714
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Short Life Working Group report: FOI release

The final report from the Short Life Working Group if there was one. Otherwise minutes of meetings.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100198280
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector