Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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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

Discussions concerning Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) interim report: FOI release

1. Details of all the discussions between Scottish Ministers and the OECD on the subject of its producing an interim report (including copies of all correspondence, documents, reports, minutes, letters and emails). 2. A copy of all the internal Scottish Government discussions (including with Scottish Government agencie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-19
Reference
FOI/202000120882
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 restrictions and mandatory face coverings: FOI release

1. Can you, the Govt provide the information which justifies under the Fraud Act 2006; the promotion or mandate to wear a mask? 2. Can you provide said article of law which allows a competent authority to order the wearing of a Mask as the necessary protective measures to prevent the spread of Covid19? 3. Can you, th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 72 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.15 s.7 s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000105127
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Harassment Committee inquiry legal fees costs: FOI release

"£54,378 was the figure obtained through a Freedom of Information request by the Daily Telegraph. This was used on external assistance with regards to the Alex Salmond enquiry. I would like to know who the money was paid to and in what capacity. I would also like any internal Government correspondence regarding the tra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100137923
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister recuse from Harassment Complaints Committee interaction : FOI release

1. On what date did the First Minister recuse herself from any decision making in terms of the Scottish Government’s interaction with the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints? 2. Where was the decision first recorded and when was it first made public? 3. Please provide me with copies o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-12
Reference
FOI/202000099260
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funding received to support businesses: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Specifically with regards to the additional £700 million that has been received to support businesses, I would like to initiate a Freedom of Information Request to understand: How much has been physically paid out to businesses to date? How much has been allocated but not yet ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000102370
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scientific evidence which influenced the decision to restrict the opening of gyms: FOI release

I would like to ask for an FOI detailing the scientific reasons and facts for not allowing Scottish Gyms to open. Specifically information which contradicts or disproves the reasons that other countries (and WHO) must have considered before they decided it was safe, with mitigations, to open gyms. Included in the FOI ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000077723
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence concerning pursuit of Independence and the Referendums Bill: FOI release

From 1 September 2020 to present: Copies of emails sent to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon from members of the public regarding their concern/anger/unhappiness and/or similar at: The announcement of the Referendums Bill in her Programme for Government 2020-21. The Scottish Government’s decision to actively pursue anoth...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000091118
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Programme for Government, +1 more … Public sector

Travel advice during Pandemic: FOI Review

i Source, analysis and all correspondence relating to the “thorough review” of the decision to add Spain to 57 other countries from which incoming travellers will not have to isolate when they arrive in Scotland on 20 July 2020; ii Source, analysis and all correspondence relating to the decision of the Scottish Govern...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-10-15
Reference
FOI/202000087775
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, International, Public sector

COVID-19 Contact tracers: FOI release

1) The number of COVID-19 contact tracers Scotland had in place, trained and working or available to work on 1 June 2020. Please do not include individuals who were hired but were yet to complete training or paperwork or security checks which were a precondition to them actively starting work. 2) The previous job title...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.3(2)
Published
2020-08-26
Reference
FOI/202000053671
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Tree Health Pest & Disease Surveys results: FOI Review

Q1. Request for contact details for a senior person in the procurement division. Q3. Evidence of legal advice being sought and obtained. Q4. Evidence to substantiate Lynda Collin’s claim that an assessment of the conduct of the tender took place and that it was found that the process had met the requirements of the Pub...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.17(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-12
Reference
FOI/202000050145
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops: FOI release

The following documents, reports and policy logs regarding First Ministers declaration that face masks are to be mandatory in shops announced 2nd July 2020. 1. Copies of scientific reports name, authors and recommendations. 2. Minutes of cabinet meetings or other meetings relating to same 3. Copies of who voted and ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000056858 FOI/202000055985
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Garden centre, construction business and recycle centres representatives’ correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence received by Kate Forbes (from 1 March to date) by representatives of garden centres, construction businesses or recycling centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38 s.33 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000047709
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Records of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations: FOI release

Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Scottish Government ministers, whether proved or disproved. Please limit to the time period 3 May 2007 to present. · Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Director-Generals or Directors, whether proved or disproved. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-13
Reference
FOI/202000018100
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

PPE investigation: FOI release

Can you publish the terms of reference for the investigation? Which officer or officers will be holding it? Have any steps been taken to ensure that the investigation has any merit and is not a waste of money after the Clinical Director said rubbish on Good Morning Scotland?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2020-06-03
Reference
FOI/202000028320
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) consultant report correspondence: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government, and Fife health and care partnership, regarding to the turnaround consultant report for Fife HSCP that was given to the health partnership senior leadership team in November 2018. 2. A copy of the report in question, if it is held by the Scottish Government. 3. Copies ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-14
Reference
FOI/202000018542
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Official residence of First Minister Bute House: FOI release

You asked (additional lettering inserted for ease of reference): "FOI 1: (a) please specify whether Bute House had a visitors log at any point between 1 May 2007 and 30 November 2014. (b) please specify if the visitors log was removed for any period of time between 1 May 2007 and 30 November 2014. (c) please provide an...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.39(1)
Published
2020-04-02
Reference
FO/202000019173
Directorate
Topic
Public sector