Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Internal communication relating to library funding: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of library funding between 06 August 2021 and 06 September 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100238886
Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Information Commissioner appeal Decision Notice 083/2021: FOI release

1. Any and all internal and external correspondence including emails, letters, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, text messages relating to government business from officials, ministers, and special advisers and any other interested party relating to the consideration of the Scottish Information Commissioner appeal wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.35(1) s.35(2) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100223873
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information pertaining to the Mobilisation Recovery Group: FOI review

1. The dates on which the Mobilisation Recovery Group have met in 2021 and a copy of the papers and minutes for those meetings. 2. The dates on which the Mobilisation Recovery Group has been scheduled and subsequently cancelled. 3. A copy of correspondence sent to members of the Mobilisation Recovery Group since the st...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100235816 Review of 202100226923
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding investment made by Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP): FOI release

Following your FoI received on 7 July 2021 for information regarding LEADER funding of the CEVIC Building you asked for additional information on the investment by Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) under the Rural Development Contract: Rural Priorities (RDC:RP): A. A copy of the original Grant Application (an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235497
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

COVID-19 Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS): FOI release

1. How much has NHS Scotland paid out in clinical negligence in the last 10 years? 2. Please could you provide details of amount per year over the decade, per council area, per health department? 3. How much compensation was paid out per year in mental health services clinical negligence overall last year? - How much o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100239003
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 communications regarding public inquiry into pandemic handling: FOI release

'All communications from members of the public to the SG in calendar year 2021 on the subject of a public inquiry into the SG's handling of the pandemic'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100232033
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) appeal rates 2021: FOI release

Any communication, internal or external, discussing / responding to concerns about the quantity of appeals that the SQA may receive in relation to any 2021 appeals processes. The time frame for this request is 1/2/2021 - 2/6/2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-12
Reference
FOI/202100208815
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding planning permission for Aikengall IIa Wind Farm: EIR release

1. What permission was granted for alteration of the public road from the A1 past Thurston Manor Leisure Park, Thurston Mains Farm to Aikengall for access to the wind farm? 2. What obligations do Community Windpower, East Lothian Council and/or the Scottish Government have to return this road (and the associated verges...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-04
Reference
FOI/202100235606
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Signed legal agreement with Ernst & Young: FOI release

A copy of the signed legal agreement between the Scottish Government and Ernst & Young regarding due diligence on the Lochaber Guarantee & Reimbursement Agreement. If not included within the agreement, please supply the contract value and the scope of the work (including any limitations).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100227936
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Homes For Scotland Annual Conference November 2019: FOI release

Details of the event attended by the Minister for Housing and Local Government Kevin Stewart, and then Finance Cabinet Secretary at the Homes For Scotland Annual Conference on 13 November 2019. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Any speech or pre-prepared words 3. Agenda 4. Venue and list of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100228787
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Timeframe required for an independent Scotland to re-join the EU: FOI release

In relation to a previous request made (202100203619), you requested (a) “any reference to how you have concluded that the Public Interest test or indeed the section 29(1)(a) exemption should be applied. Could you firstly therefore please forward me any documentation you have which details this” and you requested (b) “...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227221
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Covid-19 outbreak following Nike conference held in Edinburgh: FOI Review

1) You made at least 45 redactions of text, of unspecified length, in the FOI release responded to on 5th June 21 and published on 14th June 2021 (202000038482), due to an assessment of the information as being "out of scope" Please provide all the information for all of these redactions listed in this FOI release sta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-18
Reference
FOI/202100222971 review of 202000038482
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Minutes of meetings from cancer groups: FOI release

All minutes of meetings from the following groups, which are held by the Scottish Government, since each was set up: - The National Covid-19 Cancer Treatment Response Group - The National Cancer Recovery Group - The National Cancer Treatment Group

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1)
Published
2021-08-16
Reference
FOI/202100208320
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government officials and local authorities: FOI release

In relation to FOI/202100215321, released on July 9, I would like the entirety of the correspondence between Scottish Government officials and local authorities, in particular the further comments made by some officials from the authorities which were labelled "not in scope.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-16
Reference
FOI/202100222833
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documents relating to mental health in Schools Working Group: FOI release

Please send copies of all documents prepared in association with the Mental Health in Schools Working Group meetings on 6 May 2021 and 14 June 2021. Please include briefing notes, correspondence, notes taken and all other documents.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27 s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-09
Reference
FOI/202100222593
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication regarding OCED review of Curriculum for Excellence: FOI release

1. Any communication (including letters, emails, phone calls or text messages) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the OECD review of Curriculum for Excellence. 2. Any communication (including letters, emails, phone calls or text messages) between the Scottish Government and Education Scotland...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-02
Reference
FOI/202100216183
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Advice given to Scottish Government regarding weddings: FOI release

Any clinical advice received by the SG (either internally or externally) that relates to the decision to include children of all ages in the limits for weddings but not other indoor settings. I would also like copies of any risk assessments or other policy documentation produced or held by the SG which consider or disc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-28
Reference
FOI/202100219009
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID 19 correspondence relating to local level coronavirus restrictions: FOI release

All internal correspondence and written material, including but not limited to correspondence between officials and ministers, relating to The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 28) Regulations 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-28
Reference
FOI/202100217336
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) submitted business case: FOI review

A copy of the BiFab business case used as the basis for the Scottish Government's £37.4 million investment in BiFab.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.25(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100194635 review of 202100178361
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government application to Stonewall Workplace Equality Index: FOI release

I am emailing you to request all emails/any other form of written communication or document, between the Scottish Govt and Stonewall, regarding any and all social media posts by SNP Government Ministers, which were cited as part of, or in relation to, the Scottish Government's application to be part of Stonewall's Work...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.8 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100218117
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID 19 risk assessments: FOI release

1.The complete set of Risk Assessments, including the Risk Matrix and detailed procedure on how the risk is assessed that covers all industries, including the lockdowns of the general population and restrictions and how the risk of Covid-19 is affected by age across the whole of Scotland, including dates the risk asses...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.5 s.20 s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2021-07-21
Reference
FOI/202100216190
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Communication held with specific organisations regarding abortion: FOI release

To ask the Health Protection Division at the Scottish Government to outline whether the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, her special advisor or any other official within her Department, has met with or communicated with (by phone, letter, email, or any other communication method) any other following groups or in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100210660
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding “gender identity” question in Scottish Household survey: FOI release

A) Information you hold regarding the development of and correspondence and meeting minutes relating to the question on “gender identity” in the Scottish Household survey, including any communications and meeting minutes with the Office for Statistical Regulation. B) Information you hold regarding a child friendly defi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100209858
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Meeting held regarding hate crime vandalism: FOI release

1. Information on how many times James Dornan MSP has met with the Irish voice and in what capacity. 2. The same information for [James Dornan MSP] interactions with the call it out group. 3. Any information on any Scottish Government attempts or meetings with unionist/protestant groups regarding sectarian abuse aimed ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-30
Reference
FOI/202100207828
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector