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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Support provided to animal health and welfare: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of funding in support of animal health and welfare, how much is given to what organisations and on what grounds are the funds to be used for and are they fully transparent in disclosing these funds in the public’s interest. You requested information for the following financial years: 2012/2013...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000110416
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Protect Scotland App user statistics: FOI release

1. The total number of times the 'Protect Scotland' application has been downloaded on both iOS and Android devices as of February 1st, 2021 2. The total number of devices that are actively running the 'Protect Scotland' application on both iOS and Android devices as of February 1st, 2021 3. Any and all projections o...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.4
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100149430
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Teaching posts funded by Pupil Equity Funding (PEF): FOI release

You asked for how many teaching posts have been funded by PEF in each of the academic years since the funding model was initiated. Please provide a breakdown of these data showing 1. Permanent posts vs temporary posts (percentages) 2. Full-time posts vs part-time posts (percentages) 3. Standard teaching posts vs promot...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100136537
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Westminster funding to assist with COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

Where has all the money gone sent north by Westminster to help with the covid crisis? Where can I find out what happened to all the money? Where did the SNP get the money for TV ads?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100136879
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Appointment process for senior Civil Servants: FOI release

You asked: "Is it possible to find out the procedure to select the top civil servant in Scotland! Is he/she chosen by Westminster or is it under the complete gift of the Scottish Government?"

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100143537
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Forestry spend and usage of COVID-19 PPE: FOI release

Q1 Please provide the contact details for the person responsible in procurement for PPE. i.e. name and email address. If unable to provide individual name, please provide a general email for Procurement. Q2 Can you confirm if hand gel / hand sanitiser is being procured to combat Covid-19 and if so, can you please provi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000107800
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Internal emails on specific dates: FOI release

1. All emails sent by Liz Lloyd, Chief of Staff to the First Minister, on 28 and 29 January 2021. 2. All emails sent by any diary secretary or assistant who works for Liz Lloyd, on 28 and 29 January 2021. 3. All emails sent by Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Government, to Liz Lloyd on 28 and 29 Janua...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100148280
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19: Monies received from Westminster to assist businesses: FOI release

“Since March 2020 how much has the Scottish Government received from Westminster to help small businesses and how much of that total has been spent on these businesses.”

FOI not held 65 score 16 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100151818
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax

COVID-19 scientific evidence backing the closure of schools: FOI release

1. Why did the Scottish government choose to ignore the science produced by SPi-B and DfE? 2. Why did the Scottish government choose to not follow the science produced by SPi-B and DfE? 3. Why did the Scottish government choose to choose to put our children at risk of suicide by continuing to keep them out of school? 4...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence meetings 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100151007
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, +1 more … Public sector

Public health consultancy fees for advice on Covid-19: FOI release

The Scottish Government spending on public health consultancy from academic establishments, including Edinburgh University School of Public Health, for Covid-19 and spending other than Covid-19 advice.

FOI not held 40 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-05
Reference
FOI/202100136662
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Travel quarantine hotel requirement costs: FOI release

In light of the new travel quarantine hotel requirements being implemented in Scotland effective Monday 15 February 2021, please provide the following information to support the cost of £1750 per person being incurred. 1. Name of all hotels and airports associated with hotel allocations 2. Minimum room standard to be...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.3 s.4
Published
2021-03-05
Reference
FOI/202100156898
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination programme statistics: FOI release

1. How many vaccines has Scotland been allocated? 2. How many vaccines did Scotland request? 3. How many vaccines has Scotland received, and when did they receive them? 4. How many are we still to receive and what is the timescale for receiving these?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.3 s.33(2)
Published
2021-03-05
Reference
FOI/202100151315
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Total government public spending in Scotland: FOI release

"I understand the Scottish Government are funded for £81bn pre COVID Public spending - Delivering for Scotland I notice from your budget papers an analysis of around £49bn – Summary Portfolio spending plans, so a £32bn difference. Tax revenues are quoted at £66bn, is this correct? Could you please direct me to an an...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-05
Reference
FOI/202100138838
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Membership information between Scottish Government and Stonewall Scotland: FOI release

1. The first date in which the Scottish Government became a member of Stonewall Scotland/UK Diversity Champions Programme and confirm if you are still a member. 2. The amount of membership fees paid to Stonewall Scotland/UK since joining their diversity program. 3. Benefits received by the Scottish Government from th...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-05
Reference
FOI/202100132570
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Four nation discussions of COVID-19 and alignment of 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 ministe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.28(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/20210014372
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Protect Scotland contact tracing app questions: FOI release

1. How many individual users of the Protect Scotland app have been alerted that they have been in close contact with another app user who tested positive for coronavirus since the app was launched on 10 September 2020? 2. What proportion of app users does this represent? 3. How many close contact alerts in total have...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202100142688
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scientific evidence recommending delaying second dose of COVID-19 vaccination: FOI release

What/where is the evidence that delaying the second dose for 12 weeks against the makers instructions will carry the same protection as if done in the correct time frame?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202100141289
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Lateral flow or PCR testing of COVID-19: FOI release

Whether the individuals who have been vaccinated will have subsequent PCR or LFD tests, and how often? Are these tests and their results included in the daily counts?

FOI unclear 50 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202100140255
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Engineering companies’ meetings Ministerial briefing documents: FOI release

Concerning two meetings attended held by ministers, the first being a phone call meeting attended by Fiona Hyslop on 26/03/20 with Doosan Babcock, Castle Engineering and Scottish Engineering amongst others. The second is a meeting between Ivan McKee and John McCarrol of JFD on 03/04/20. I would like to request the bri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202100133437
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Energy, Public sector

Rates of Scottish Government and Council employees on furlough: FOI release

1. how many council employees by local authority region have been furloughed each month since April 2020 and up to and including January 2021? 2. How much money (furlough) has been received by these local authorities from the UK Treasury either directly or via Holyrood to cover these furlough costs? 3. How many, if a...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202100140379
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Communications concerning Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill and changes to Freedom of Information rules: FOI release

All communication between ministers, officials and press officers regarding the proposed changes to Freedom of Information rules.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 238 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202000025358
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Extending response times to freedom of information requests: FOI review

Supply all correspondence/emails (including attachments) - to or from government ministers, special advisers or senior civil servants - dated on or prior to 2 April 2020 relating to the proposal to extend response times to freedom of information requests set out in Schedule 6 Part 2 of the [Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 153 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.21(4) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202000068453
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Extension of Freedom of Information requests response times: FOI review

"All internal communications regarding the handling of a FOI request, case reference 202000068453, "Extension of FOI response times""

FOI partially withheld 90 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202000108300
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

KPMG administrative support for COVID-19 vaccination programme: FOI release

1. Specifically what work did KPMG carry out on behalf of the Scottish Government as consultants in relation to the Covid vaccination programme? 2. Why were the army asked to identify and set up vaccination centres and why were these centres not identified as part of ‘programme management’ as is in the job description...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202100145253
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 PCR test amplification cycle number: FOI release

What limits on amplication on the PCR test does Scotland use and/or recommend? Please send me any directive or letter authorising this.

FOI unclear 50 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202000127405
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector