Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,852releases indexed
39,456attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,108partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,108 unclear 7,199 not held 3,065 released 1,537 already published 670 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4927 s.20 4276 s.34(1) 3585 s.39(2) 3477 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2772 s.25(1) 2376 s.10(4) 1984 s.11(2) 1570 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 399 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 1,276 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 966 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 922 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
Clear
2,772 matching releases

Correspondence relating to Former First Minister: FOI release

1. 'Any mentions of Alex Salmond in any Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise). Please limit to the month of November 2017'. 2. 'Any mentions of Alex Salmond in correspondence from the First Minister or her o...

FOI cost limit 45 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-22
Reference
FOI/202000121903
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID Support Grant-Restart (CSG-R): FOI release

1. All CSG-R Payments - every operator who has received CSG-R Split by route or service number or some other identifier which makes clear the route for which the operator has received CSG-R Split by date, ideally by each individual day. 2. All legal advice regarding the initial implementation of the scheme and then o...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-20
Reference
FOI/202000124456
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

Rate of COVID-19 transmission in the hair and beauty profession: FOI release

You asked for any information held by the Scottish Government on the rate of transmission in your profession as a freelance hair and make-up artist.

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-19
Reference
FOI/202000126684
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy

Correspondence with Roddy Dunlop QC: FOI release

The content of all correspondence between the Scottish government and Roddy Dunlop QC during the month of December 2019. This should include the content of any emails, handwritten notes, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages.

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-19
Reference
FOI/202000127034
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 Introduction of quarantine: FOI release

REQUEST 1 All correspondence (briefings, letters, memos, minutes of meetings etc.) between Scottish Government officials, Scottish Government and UK Government officials, Scottish Government officials and the First Minister, Health Secretary and Justice Secretary about the introduction of quarantine. This should includ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 94 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.28(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-19
Reference
FOI/202000085477
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Funding received by Strathclyde University: FOI release

How much funding Strathclyde University in its entirety has received and will receive from the Scottish Government in relation to the Corona Virus Pandemic. To include all it’s businesses.

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-18
Reference
FOI/202000125594
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Questions concerning Scottish Parliament Information Centre and Conversion Therapy: FOI release

1. If Spice has produced something new a copy please. 2. Who made the decision to take forward the petition and why? 3. Who is it 'taken forward' to and by? 4. How much evidence has the Scottish Government considered from Detransitioners? (Copies, Links, Minutes). 5. Who is responsible for the identification and review...

FOI already published 55 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-01-18
Reference
FOI/202000110012
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Acute beds for COVID-19 available across NHS Lothian: FOI release

‘I would like to find out the number of beds available in Hospitals in the City of Edinburgh that are dedicated to Covid.’

FOI not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-15
Reference
FOI/202000121882
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence pertaining to Sexual Harassment Complaints Committee between specific dates: FOI release

1) Correspondence between written by civil servants on written submissions to the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints between July 1 and August 12. 2) Correspondence written by ministers on written submissions to the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scot...

FOI not held 70 score 109 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-01-14
Reference
FOI/202000074369
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Civil Servants preparation in giving evidence to Committee for Former First Minister inquiry: FOI release

Details of the preparation of civil servants for appearances ahead of witness sessions in the Alex Salmond Holyrood inquiry. I would like details of all civil servants to appear in person before the committee up to and including today's session [3 November 2020], including the Permanent Secretary. There is no need to i...

FOI not held 70 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.36(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-13
Reference
FOI/202000106713
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefings issued to First Minister regarding allegations against Former First Minister: FOI release

“Any briefings issued to the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, on the subject of (either in total or in part) allegations against former First Minister Alex Salmond. I would like this information from June 2019 to November 2019.”

FOI unclear 55 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-12
Reference
FOI/202000099778
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Allegations against Former First Minister briefings issued to First Minister: FOI release

“Any briefings issued to the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, on the subject of (either in total or in part) allegations against former First Minister Alex Salmond. I would like this information from March 2019 to June 2019.”

FOI unclear 55 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-12
Reference
FOI/202000099389
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
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

Racist occurrence statistical count relating to Government employees between specific dates: FOI release

A full statistical count, disclosure and description of subsequent action concerning all reports detailing: (A) Racist hate incidents. (B) Racist acts of civil discrimination. (C) Racist hate crimes. (Including murders or attempted murders) Committed against any black employee by any white employee or any white employe...

FOI not held 45 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.45
Published
2021-01-11
Reference
FOI/202000066981
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Questions concerning the Scottish Governments response to COVID-19: FOI release

1) Please provide all scientific information and evidence to justify the isolation and locking up of healthy people? 2) Please provide all scientific information and evidence for the imposed 2 meter distance rule? 3) We are leveling the curve, Technically on the second peak. Please provide all scientific information an...

FOI unclear 55 score 94 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-11
Reference
FOI/202000076599
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence stating “legal advice” from First Minister’s office between specified dates: FOI release

Any mentions of “legal advice” in any correspondence (including emails, attachments, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) from the First Minister or members of her office. Please limit the time period to 22 August 2018 until 1 January 2019.

FOI unclear 55 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-08
Reference
FOI/202000110871
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government homeworking equipment costs: FOI release

1) For each Scottish Government department, please provide me with the following breakdown of information. 1a) The total cost of equipment connected to enabling working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic since February 2020. 1b) An itemised list of what was purchased by each department and the cost of each item. ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2020-12-23
Reference
FOI/202000115714
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 related information regarding previous and future Health Protection Regulations: FOI release

1. What is the 14 (or 7)-day incidence of reported cases (per 100k) in the Council of Aberdeen City (7/14-day cumulative number of COVID-19 cases per 100k) 2. What is the Scottish Governments benchmark for new local lockdown restrictions? It couldn’t be just arbitrarily. 3. On which facts is the dangerousness of the ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4A s.17 s.17(1) s.30 s.25
Published
2020-12-21
Reference
FOI/202000072147
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings between Lord Advocate and First Minister on specific dates: FOI release

1. All meetings between the Lord Advocate and the First Minister between the dates of the 3 June 2018 and 23 August 2018. 2. The details of these meetings - including minutes, written notes, texts, emails and attachments etc or any other documented information regarding these meetings.

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-17
Reference
FOI/202000111985
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Former First Minister allegations: FOI release

"The date on which the First Minister was first notified by Sky News of allegations about Alex Salmond’s behaviour. To clarify, in her written submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Committee on the Handling of Harassment, Nicola Sturgeon stated that she was told of these allegations during November 2017 but I am requ...

FOI unclear 55 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-17
Reference
FOI/202000099508
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Strathclyde University questions concerning economic investment: FOI release

1. How much money Strathclyde University stand to make from the public purse and private dealings in relation to the economy and the corona virus pandemic? 2. Why is a university being given so much power over Scotland’s future and its money. 3. How is this financial conflict of interests between the Scot Gov and Str...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.19(4)
Published
2020-12-16
Reference
FOI/202000110935
Directorate
Topic

COVID-19 and organised classes for children: FOI release

Question 1 - any evidence or investigation undertaken pertaining to the risk assessment or relative infection rates and spread of Covid-19 in the following settings overall and by age breakdown if available; 1. Indoor classes for children 2. Hospitality settings 3. Nursery schools 4. Supermarkets 5. Parks and recreatio...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-15
Reference
FOI/202000093059
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Statistics on Scottish Government Car Service: FOI release

You asked for: The amount the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2020/21 (to the date of this request). Number of cars in the Scottish Government, Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2020/21 (to the date of this request). The number of FTE staff working...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000103801
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions regarding Early Learning and Childcare: FOI release

You requested the following information: Please provide figures for how many settings are currently providing 1140 funded hours and how many are providing less. Can you please show the figures overall as well as split by Council and split into PVI and LA settings. Please state whether each Council is being given full...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.6 s.25(1)
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000104094
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector