Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Information relating to delayed hospital discharges: FOI release

Information relating to discussions about delayed hospital discharges. The Scottish government letter refers to ‘Short-Life Working Group was established specifically to address the code 9 cases associated with people with challenging learning disabilities or enduring mental health problems’. 1. Please could you prov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17 s.27(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100198151
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency ICT information: FOI release

1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that presents the structure of the IT department, please include name and job titles. If this cannot be sent, please work towards a structure with job titles. 3. ICT Annual o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100190394
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding 2018 Independent Inquiry into NHST Mental Health services: FOI review

1. In correspondence 202100/158515, you asked for copies of all correspondence between NHS Tayside, NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government on the matters pertaining to the commissioning of the 2018 Independent Inquiry into NHST Mental Health services. 2. In correspondence 202100/168460, you asked “Why did the Scottis...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-05-17
Reference
FOI/202100180085 review of 202100158515
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Edinburgh Zoo regarding pandas: EIR release

Copies of the following 1. All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between Scottish Government and Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates from 01/08/2020 up until to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100177486
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, International, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government meeting with Homes for Scotland: FOI release

You asked for details of the following meetings: 1. Aileen Campbell meetings with Nicola Barclay, Homes for Scotland on 26 Sep 2018. 2. Aileen Campbell meeting with the Homes for Scotland Board on 28 March 2019. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda's 3. Copy of any speech/prepared words de...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.6 s.2 s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-11
Reference
FOI/202100175006
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Education Scotland ICT structure and strategy information: FOI release

1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that presents the structure of the IT department, please include name and job titles. If this cannot be sent, please work towards a structure with job titles. 3. ICT Annual o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-20
Reference
FOI/202100172321
Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

Breakdown of spend on carbon credits annually: EIR release

1. Any figures on how much public money is spent on carbon credits each year. I have checked your website and couldn't find any information on this. 2. I have also checked the UK Land Carbon Registry and although Forestry and Land Scotland is listed as an account holder, there is no information about the projects they ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100159516
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Culchunaig Farmhouse planning application: EIR release

Information regarding planning application 18/04194/FUL - Culchunaig Farmhouse, Westhill Inverness, you also asked specific questions regarding the handling of the same case. 1. Please inform me of the name of the signatory of the decision letter of 17 November in relation to the above aqpplication and an organogram sh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.2 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-22
Reference
FOI/202000114543
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, 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

Road inspections and maintenance to part of the A76: EIR release

In relation to the A76 between Mauchline and Auchinleck at the blue bridge over the river Ayr: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-17
Reference
FOI/202000119528
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence in relation to the lions and pandas at Edinburgh Zoo: EIR release

1. All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between Scottish Government and Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates from 01/01/2020 up until today’s date (18/08/2020) ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.11(2) s.34 s.10 s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000076840
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

A83 Rest and Be Thankful road closure: EIR release

1. How many times has the road been closed since 2007? 2. How many times has the road been closed from 2020-2021? 3. What was the year with the greatest number of closures?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100146890
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

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

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

Reporting information of tenancy deposit schemes: FOI release

Annual (not quarterly) reporting information for each of Scotland's three approved tenancy deposit schemes for the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 reporting years.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.45 s.2 s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000094146
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Business Resilience Centre financial support and correspondence: FOI release

1) Detail of any financial support provided to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) in the last three financial years including 2020/21 so far and anticipated further funding. 2) Any correspondence between Jude McCorry, the chief executive of SBRC, and Scottish Government officials between January 1 and June...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.2 s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-11-24
Reference
FOI/202000085097
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Closure of Inverleith House at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: FOI release

On the closure in 2016 of Inverleith House at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 1. Details and names of all internal and external parties consulted by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh regarding the proposed closure in 2016 of Inverleith House at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh as a year-round contemporary art space. The pro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000084692
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Association of Scotland's Self Caterers (ASSC) COVID-19 exemption: FOI release

All documents or transcripts relating to the legal advice or clarification provided to the Association of Self Catering Scotland on 22 September 2020 regarding the exemption granted to all self catering accommodation Scotland from the single two households only rule. This has been widely publicised by ASSC on social me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.2 s.3 s.4 s.7 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000090205
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Meetings between the First Minister and Chief Constable of Police Scotland: FOI release

1. How many times has the First Minister met with the present Chief Constable of Police Scotland since his first day in office. Can I have the dates of all meetings. 2. How many times has the Permanent Secretary met with the present Chief Constable of Police Scotland since his first day in office. Can I have the dates...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000094721
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

First Minister, Deputy First Minister and SQA 2020 exam methodology correspondence: FOI release

1. All briefing notes, meetings, minutes, memos, emails and written notes regarding meetings between Education Secretary John Swinney and the Scottish Qualifications Authority regarding the marking and grading methodology for the 2020 Scottish National 4, National 5 and Higher qualifications. 2. All briefing notes, me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000072824
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence on the marking and grading methodology for 2020 exam results: FOI release

1. All briefing notes, meetings, minutes, memos, emails and written notes regarding meetings between any Cabinet Secretary, minister, advisor or representative of the Scottish and the Scottish Qualifications Authority regarding the marking and grading methodology for the 2020 Scottish National 4, National 5 and Higher ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-20
Reference
FOI/202000072834
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence and consultation regarding the grading for 2020 SQA exams: FOI release

1. All consultation responses from academics, policy experts and stakeholders supplied to the Scottish Government regarding this year’s grading system for SQA exams. 2. All correspondence between academics, policy experts, stakeholders and the Scottish Government which contains advice regarding this year’s grading for...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-19
Reference
FOI/202000071159
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Briefings on food products: FOI release

1) Any Scottish Government correspondence from May 2018 to present, either internal or external, concerning the use of British branding on Scottish food and drink products (including but not limited to union jacks and the words ‘British’ and ‘UK’). External correspondence may include that with food or drink producers o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000088253
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, International, +1 more … Public sector

National Advisory Board for Rehabilitation: FOI release

“1. Can you confirm the timeline for set up of a National Advisory Board for Rehabilitation, referred to under Section 10 ‘priorities to achieve objectives’ in the Framework for supporting people through Recovery and Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, published by the Scottish Government on 13 Augus...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.10 s.2 s.17
Published
2020-10-01
Reference
FOI/202000085537
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector