Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Business Support Grant Eligibility criteria: FOI release

Details of the process employed to determine eligibility criteria for allocation of the Business Support Grant.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000070372
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Coronavirus testing kits: FOI release

Which testing kit is being used to detect / test for coronavirus in Scottish people. 1)The different types of test used. 2) which is the most common test used for the virus 3) the accuracy of the most common test with any evidence on record that supports this. 4) How many false positive tests or inaccurate readings hav...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.4 s.25(1)
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000075419
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Schools re-opening full time decision making correspondence: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, letters, typed or hand-written notes, text messages and briefings) regarding the decision for schools to reopen full-time on 11 August, as announced by the Deputy First Minister on 23 June 2020. I would like this information from 01 June 2020 until 23 J...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000057060
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) correspondence: FOI release

Whether any briefings or memos were produced for Scottish Government ministers and/or officials about reducing the rates of LBTT in Scotland from 1 June 2020 to date. Please provide copies of any material where it exists. Details and minutes of any meetings where Scottish Government Ministers and/or their special advis...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000067990
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Suspension of compliance with the Freedom of Information Scotland Act: FOI release

Can you advise what advice/instruction/guidance was provided by the Scottish Government to Scottish Local Authorities on their obligation to comply with the timescales in terms of responding to a request for information made in terms of the Freedom of Information Scotland Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. Were Scottish...

FOI unclear 80 score 3 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000079439
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Prisoners released early under COVID-19 regulations: FOI release

- The total number of prisoners released early from Scottish prisons under Covid-19 regulations, including a breakdown of numbers per region of Scotland - All correspondence received by the justice secretary from members of the public, on the subject of the early release of prisoners under Covid-19 regulations, to date

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000066524
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

Care packages: FOI release

Communications with councils and other related bodies regarding cuts or reductions to care packages including communications stating care packages and support should not be reduced or cut.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000055879
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Grants or Loans issued under Section 70 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2001: FOI release

All annual reports to Scottish Parliament which were due under Section 70 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 which describe Grants or Loans issued under that section of the Act up to and including FY 2019-2020. And copies of any repayments against any Loans or conditions associated to any Grants., including the (a) amoun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.70 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000069115
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Asylum seeker transfers: FOI release

1. All correspondence – including reports, documents, papers, emails and letters sent between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council in relation to the transfer of asylum seekers in Glasgow from dispersed accommodation to hotels. 2. All records related to the meetings (including video conference and telephone...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.4 s.6 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000057641
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

Briefings from Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

All briefings received from the SQA by the Cabinet Secretary for Education or any other Scottish Minister. On 13 August 2020, you further clarified: I’m happy for you to narrow your search to correspondence and briefings between Scottish Government ministers and the SQA between 1 April 2020 and 5 August 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-09
Reference
FOI/202000074358
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

UK-US Trade deal correspondence: FOI release

Communications and meetings with the UK Government regarding a US-UK trade deal, specifically the effects of a trade deal on the NHS and wider health and social care sector.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.3(2) s.38 s.29(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000061715
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

Association of Directors of Social Work (Social Work Scotland) contribution to Bar Reporters Working Group: FOI release

1. All recorded information you hold in relation to the Association of Directors of Social Work (subsequently known as Social Work Scotland) being invited to join or otherwise contribute to the Bar Reporters Working Group. (It may assist you to note the content of Appendix A here: https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0043/00...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000063013
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Social Work representative contributions to the Bar Reporters Working Group: FOI release

“1. All recorded information you hold in relation to any person from or representing or involved in the regulation of: the Social Worker profession and/or the profession of Psychologist and/or the profession of Psychiatrist, being invited to join or otherwise contribute to the Bar Reporters Working Group. (It may assis...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2) s.38(6)(2) 18 attachments
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000062992
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Minutes and correspondence pertaining to Health and Social Care Management Board: FOI release

Minutes, reports, agendas and other meeting papers for the Health and Social Care Management Board, relating to consideration whether or not to escalate a board. For clarity, this would include discussions about escalating a board that did not result in an escalation decision. You also indicated that you were intereste...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000064447
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Professor Joseph Stiglitz: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Professor Joseph Stiglitz since January 2017

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000063523
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Developing Information on Hate Crime Recorded by the Police in Scotland: FOI Review

You asked a number of questions about Third Party reporting agencies and Scottish Government funding, analysis and monitoring in relation to Hate Crime, bullying, prejudice and ‘Community Cohesion’. Your request is set out in full in the annex to this letter. You requested an internal review as you stated that you cann...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000059646
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

1,140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare provision: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, letters, text/ Whatsapp messages, typed or hand-written notes, or briefing material) regarding the statutory entitlement to 1,140 hours of funded ELC. I would like this information from 10 June until 08 July.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings whatsapp s.25(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-09-01
Reference
FOI/202000059199
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 testing scientific advice: FOI release

Specific scientific advice regarding COVID-19 testing that the Scottish Government received prior to 1 February 2020. Please disclose the expert health protection and public health advice from the following: The Chief Medical Officer Public Health Scotland The Scottish Health Protection Network NERVTAG The Advisory Co...

FOI clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000045001
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Angus & Aberdeenshire businesses questions: FOI release

1. When did the The Scottish Government Cabinet last discuss Scottish drugs policy, specifically in relation to new pyschoactive substantices, so called legal highs. 2. Based on Scottish Government data how many (a) Angus and (b) Aberdeenshire based businesses qualified for business grants (i) because of the COVID-19 r...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.19 s.3 s.25(1)
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000057623
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Local authority coronavirus guidance for schools reopening: FOI release

Copies of guidance or information issued to local authorities or schools on the safe operation of schools, including school transport, in relation to coronavirus, when they reopen in August, to include any information provided from June 1, 2020, to the date of your response.

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-26
Reference
FOI/202000058536
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) grading assessment rules:FOI Appeal

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) regarding the SPFL grading assessment rules relating to fan behaviour at football matches from 1st July 2017 to the morning of 30th November 2018.

FOI already published 80 score 301 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.36(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-21
Reference
foi-18-03666-appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Coronavirus Business Support Scheme criteria for Local Authorities: FOI release

A copy of the instructions/guidance/criteria sent to Local Authorities in respect of the Coronavirus Business Support Scheme which Local Authorities use to make their decisions.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-20
Reference
FOI/202000054934
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Developing Information on Hate Crime Recorded by the Police in Scotland: FOI release

Following the publication of Developing Information on Hate Crime Recorded by the Police in Scotland[1] in February 2019. The request has been split into sections below to aid interpretation.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.14(2) s.14 s.14O s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI/202000052883
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Primary School inspections: FOI release

An Excel (or preferably Google Sheets) document listing: Column A - The names of each primary school that has gone uninspected for 10 years or more. Column B - The local authority that the corresponding school in Column A is in. Column C - The number of years since the corresponding school in Column A was inspected. Co...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-14
Reference
FOI/202000053980
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scientific advice for return to school: FOI release

"The Scottish Government has advised that the return of teachers and children to school is not risk free. This raises significant concerns. Under FOI legislation I ask for sight if the scientific and medical advice rendered to the Scottish Government on this matter. For avoidance of doubt this request also includes adv...

FOI unclear 80 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.1 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-13
Reference
FOI/202000049471
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector