Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Correspondence relating to the sale of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

1. All correspondence, dates, memos, emails, letters and unofficial notes between Infrantil and the Scottish Government about the £1 sale of Prestwick Airport between 2012-13 and were these meetings minuted official meetings? 2. All correspondence, dates, memos, emails, letters and unofficial notes between Infrantil an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17T s.18T s.19T s.20T s.2 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-29
Reference
FOI/202100207486
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the handling of harassment complaints: FOI release

1. The email of 5th December 2017 sent from Deputy Director within the People Directorate at the Scottish Government to the Detective Chief Superintendent (DCS), Head of Public Protection at Police Scotland, concerning the development of the Scottish Government’s procedure for handling harassment complaints. 2. Minutes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100160391
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Informal requests received from 31 October 2018 onwards: FOI release

FOI202100191813 “Thanks for you work on my behalf. I apologise for my carelessness in this foi. In fact Clegg says that the Record (so not just Clegg) made requests (so not formal foi’s necessarily). Can I ask whether there were any informal requests from 31 October. Maybe you considered this, but if not, can you accep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100191813, 202100194412 and 202100195519
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to current Chief Inspector of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: FOI release

Information relating to the current Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Robert Scott. The request related to Mr Scott's previous employment by HM Fire Service Inspectorate for Scotland as an Associate Inspector. The specific questions were: Confirm the dates of the employment The terms and ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100201140
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Pay disputes with Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service and the Scottish Government regarding pay disputes. Please limit to between 1 January 2020 and the pres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 124 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202000117780
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development review: FOI release

All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education (including Officials of his office) with OECD relating to the OECD review of Scottish education. In particular, I would like to see all correspondence and information relating to the contract between the Scottish Government and OECD.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100175114
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government’s approach to trans inclusion: FOI review

All copies of information relating to a statement that "transgender women are to be treated as non-transgender women unless to do so would otherwise be prohibited by law” and a further statement that “transgender women are to be treated as non-transgender women unless to do so would otherwise be prohibited by law was n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.17(1) s.9(1) s.9(3) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100187801 Review of 202100163705
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Breakdown of Government Car Service (GCS): FOI release

1. Details of The Government Car Service in Scotland (GCS) from April 2017 to April 2021 showing a breakdown of when this service has been used to transport documents to people/addresses. I am looking for a breakdown showing the date of each GCS car trip, where each document was dropped off to and who the document was ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100184349
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security communication infrastructure: FOI release

1. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? 3. When is your contract renewal date? 4. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 5. Please confirm the value of the initial project? 6. Please confirm the total ong...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.18 s.22 s.26 s.32
Published
2021-05-17
Reference
FOI/202100185389
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 UK Four Nations meeting over Christmas period: FOI release

1. What medical advice were the SNP given in November when agreeing to Christmas mixing for all four nations? Did the SNP challenge the Conservative Government in Westminster on this plan? If so, what evidence is there? 2. Has the SNP made any challenge to the Westminster Conservative Government on the international tr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100145803
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, 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

Correspondence relating to 'herd immunity' surrounding COVID-19: FOI release

All email correspondence or written correspondence or minutes of meetings that mention the phrase 'herd immunity' sent from or to the National Clinical Director, Prof Jason Leitch, Dr Catherine Calderwood, Dr Gregor Smith, the First Minister or Health Secretary. I would like this information from the end of February th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 118 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-20
Reference
FOI/202000091244
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

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

"Any information you hold on the recent reports that the Scottish Government will fly EU flags on Scottish Government buildings. In particular, i) any minutes of meetings with Ministers or officials where the above was discussed. ii) any emails relating to the issue above. iii) all advice to Ministers on the above i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100160401
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

COVID-19 emergency frontline responders: FOI release

1. Outline the definition of Frontline Emergency Responders. 2. Provide a breakdown regards all Emergency Services and how staff are prioritised throughout their respective organisations to receive a vaccine. e.g. Medical/Nursing staff operating in a COVID ward/ colleague providing back office functions with minimal co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.4 s.6 s.8 s.9 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-14
Reference
FOI/202100151824
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Fisheries protection around the island of Rockall: FOI release

1) All letters, emails and documents exchanged between the Scottish and Irish government relating to fishing rights for EU trawlers around the island of Rockall, dating from 1 January 2019 to the date of this request. 2) All briefing documents prepared in advance of meetings or telephone conversations between Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.17(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-08
Reference
FOI/202100133316
Directorate
Topic
International, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Advisory Committee for Chronic Pain (NACCP) appointees: FOI release

1. To request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act the following information, individually and separately, all electronic or other written communications, including telephone & conversation notes which detail all due diligence moves carried out and by whom, including which organisations and officials were co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-07
Reference
FOI/202100158660
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 comparison of shielded and non-shielded population report: FOI Review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: a) All information held - dating from 5/10/20 onwards inclusive - with regard to this study… https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.09.17.20196436v3.full.pdf …and any future iterations ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100157910 review of 202100138399
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to Higher and Advance Higher exams 2021: FOI release

The Scottish Government has previously announced that National 5 exam diets would be cancelled but that Higher and Advanced Higher diets would go ahead. Education secretary John Swinney has since stated that alternate approaches have been developed and that a decision could be made as late as February to switch to thes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-17
Reference
FOI/202000114519
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Provision of Disability Student Allowance at University of Glasgow: FOI release

You asked for the following, regarding the validation of University of Glasgow in relation to provision of Disabled Student Allowance: All Annual Statements from UoG and mid-term or second Institution Annual Statements All mid-cycle Institution Self-Evaluation Questionnaires A copy of any Peer Review undertaken and su...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000108690
Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Park Inn Hotel knife attack in Glasgow: FOI release

1. Any and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Home Secretary, Priti Patel MP, in relation to the knife attack at the Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow on 26 June this year. 2. Any correspondence between the Home Secretary and any Scottish Government Minister in relation to the above event. 3. All correspond...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000110341
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and the following organisations regarding the definition or terminology of 'variations of sex characteristics' or 'intersex' under the draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, prior to the Bill's introduction in the Scottish Parliament: Equality Network...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-10
Reference
FOI/202100132489
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

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

Strategic review of Chief Science Officer (CSO) core funding units: FOI release

You asked for: 1. I am requesting under the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) that you provide me with all the minutes of meetings prior to the completion and publication of the report strategic review of CSO core funding units. 2. Please also provide copies or a link to the responses received from the consultatio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.17(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000107193
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Definition of ‘transgender identity’ draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) bill: FOI release

You asked for: "All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and the following organisations about the definition of 'transgender identity' under the draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, prior to the Bill's introduction in the Scottish Parliament: Equality Network/Scottish Trans Alliance, LGBT...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/202000102849
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's full diary between specific dates: FOI release

"the First Minister’s full diary for the 20 and 21 November 2017. For any meetings that occurred on those days, please provide details and any notes/minutes regarding these meetings as well as any texts/instant messages from the First Minister regarding these meetings."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/202000109458
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector