Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,340releases indexed
40,102attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,293partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,293 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) 5064 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3675 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2943 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2461 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1201 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 476 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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Details of meeting with representatives from Build to Rent sector 2018: FOI release

Scottish Government Ministers Kate Forbes and Derek Mackay attending a ‘Private rented sector meet/dinner’ on 11 September 2018. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda(s) 3. List of attendees 4. Minutes or notes from meeting(s) 5. Post meeting action points 6. Venue, cost of, and details of ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-28
Reference
FOI/202100167544
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 risk assessment for mask wearing: FOI release

A risk assessment for mask wearing, and whether the following questions have been assessed: 1. Testing for bacteria inside the mask after use. 2. Oxygen levels while wearing mask. 3. Disposal of masks as they are all over the streets. 4. Cleaning of public bins with disinfectant.

FOI released 100 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.4 s.25(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-28
Reference
FOI/202100163909
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Police Authority funding 2020-2021: FOI release

1. Whether this additional £10 million in funding was outlined in the spending in the Scottish Government budget 2021-22, whether in Police Central Government spending, Scottish Police Authority spending, the 'Recover, Renew, Transform' Programme or another area. If it was, please outline the budget it was included in....

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100180898
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Total cost of resurfacing works on M90: EIR release

Further to your previous request (ref 202100172354) you asked for the exact, or estimated, cost of the road re-surfacing works which had been carried out on the M90 Perth to Inverkeithing motorway over the last year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100187886
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to Cyber Essential certificates: FOI release

I understand that the Scottish Government received two Cyber Essentials certificates for Public administration and defence. One (IASME-CE-006782) was issued on 19/10/2020 and the other (IASME-CEP-001637) was issued on 23/11/2020. With regards to these certifications: 1. Please supply the documentation that names all th...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100177392
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Fireworks (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: FOI release

The Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment states that the Scottish Government consulted with various stake holders in respect of this instrument. In light of the industry and public interest in this matter, we would request the following:- 1. Copies of correspondence (written and email) regarding this proposed legi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) s.20 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100163098
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Discussions with Police Scotland regarding potential restrictions on border: FOI release

All correspondence, or records of discussions, between any representative of the Scottish Government and Police Scotland about potential restrictions on the border with England, between November 1, 2020, and today. Please provide copies of any email correspondence about this issue, and any records, formal or informal m...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100165898
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Documents pertaining to teachers one off payment of £400: FOI release

All documentation regarding the decision to offer a single payment to teachersand lecturers rather than paying an amount determined by student numbers. All documentation regarding the decision to offer £400, including how this specific amount was calculated.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100163050
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair work meeting with Miller Homes: FOI release

Derek McKay meeting with Chris Endsor, Chief Executive of Miller Homes on 1 October 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100167507
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 Student testing rollout and marketing costs: FOI release

In relation to lateral flow testing made available to students (detailed here: https://www.gov.scot/news/guidance-for-students-returning-home/), please provide me the total cost of the testing rollout to the Scottish Government. 2) Please, if possible, break this down by the following categories. 2a) Rent cost for test...

FOI unclear 55 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2A s.2B s.17(1)
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202000127823
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Winning proposal for Adult Disability Payment consultation: FOI release

A copy of the winning proposal in relation to the Adult Disability Payment Consultation Analysis - tender outcome.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38 s.33 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100168152
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 Business support funding details: FOI release

1. Can you please confirm that every penny of business support funding for Covid received from the UK Government, has been passed on to Scottish businesses as promised by the First Minister? 2. What is the circa £250 million in funding provided from Westminster for Stamp duty / LBTT reductions being used for, since it ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100175063
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 funding allocated to Scottish hospices: FOI release

Can you please provide details of how much funding the Scottish Government has given to hospices across the country following the UK Government giving an additional £125 million Covid funding in November 2020? I would like to know how much of that allocated funding has been used by the Scottish Government to help hospi...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100179939
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Recruitment agencies used by Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

1. Information regarding Recruitment Agencies in use by Disclosure Scotland. 2. Breakdown of current spend per agency [2019-2021] (Clarification - 1 Apr 2019 to 19 Feb 2021). 3. What framework/DPS this spend is going through.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-04-26
Reference
FOI/202100160601
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Technologies used by Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA): FOI release

1) Please advise what technologies (including version) you use for: HR Payroll L&D Finance Procurement Contact Centre 2) Please advise if any of the following services are outsourced to third parties, and if so, when does the contract end? HR Payroll L&D Finance Procurement Contact Centre

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-04-26
Reference
FOI/202100188714
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Gender balance of Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) board members: FOI release

1. How many women are now on the board of your organisation and how many people of other genders are there? 2. Is the current Chairperson (or person with an equivalent role) a woman or someone of another gender? 3. What is the current median FTE pay for men and women in the organisation? 4. Please supply the names of e...

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-26
Reference
FOI/202100181647
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

How many Eastern European women in prisons: FOI release

1. In total, how many women from the Eastern European Minority (Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia or Estonia) are in prisons in Scotland? In which prisons? 2. How many of them are there with sentences of less than 4 years not subject to statutory supervision? 3. How many of...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence s.1
Published
2021-04-23
Reference
FOI/202100182638
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications relating to Rangers Football club celebrations: FOI release

Comments made by Deputy Chief Constable Malcolm Graham in the aftermath of the Rangers FC title-winning celebrations. I wish to request copies of all correspondence which may have taken place between Police Scotland corporate communications and the Scottish Government in this regard - emails, SMS, WhatsApp and phone re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence whatsapp s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/202100179685
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Protocol for informing children of data protection breaches: FOI release

What processes are recorded as being put in place [potentially under the Children (Scotland) Act 2002] such that a child can be informed of the breaches of the Data Protection Act 2018/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) that has allowed false Special Category (SC) data and Criminal Offence (CO) “sensitive” data...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/202100168182
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Child’s right to see information recorded on Social Work Children & Families system: FOI release

What processes are recorded as being put in place [potentially under the Children (Scotland) Act 2002] such that a child can see the false information on one or both parents that has been recorded on the Social Work Children & Families system having been sourced from a false (and not investigated) police report at a mu...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/202100168194
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Former Minister for Transport and Islands meeting with Springfield Properties: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek McKay meeting with Innes Smith of Springfield Properties on 29 October 2019. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/202100167515
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Flying European Union (EU) flags on Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

Following our response to FOI/202100160401 you have asked a number of further questions in relation to the flying of the European flag on Scottish Government buildings. (i) confirmation that the First Minister gave the instruction quoted above ii) confirmation of the date that this instruction was made by the First Min...

FOI withheld 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/2021/00175665
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Programme for Government, Public sector

Membership and minutes of Scottish Government Sodium Valproate Advisory Group: FOI release

1. A list of members of the Scottish Government Sodium Valproate Advisory Group. 2. Copies of minutes of meetings of the Scottish Government Sodium Valproate Advisory Group held in the past 3 years. 3. Copies of any reports or documents produced by the Scottish Government Sodium Valproate Advisory Group over the past 3...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.36(2) 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/202100158802
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector