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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Extending response times to freedom of information requests: FOI review

Supply all correspondence/emails (including attachments) - to or from government ministers, special advisers or senior civil servants - dated on or prior to 2 April 2020 relating to the proposal to extend response times to freedom of information requests set out in Schedule 6 Part 2 of the [Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 153 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.21(4) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202000068453
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs referendum correspondence: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: Copies of all emails to and from Michael Russell with the word ‘referendum’ in them (including in the email body, as an attachment, in the subject line and/or otherwise).

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-03
Reference
FOI/202000118630
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information regarding obligations to provide State Pension after independence: FOI release

"Can you provide me with any discussions or analysis conducted by the Scottish Government with respect to whether the Scottish Government or the U.K. Government has a legal obligation to provide state pensions after independence.”

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000130448
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Equality and Human Rights Commission: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government Justice Directorate and the Equality and Human Rights Commission from the months of May, June, July and August 2020. 2. Meeting minutes or other documents mentioning the Equality and Human Rights Commission from the months of May, June, July and August 2020 held by the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.36 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202000092321
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

FOI request 202000077960 regarding Former First Minister various questions: FOI release

"I note the above Freedom of Information request answered on 23rd September Secondly, which official/officials provided the information which suggested the November 9th date? And on whose instruction was it included in the answer? Thirdly, and please treat this last point as an FOI in itself as well as a question, kind...

FOI already published 80 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-04
Reference
FOI/202000093492
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Total cost of the daily media briefings by the Scottish government: FOI release

1. How much does it cost the Scottish government to use the BBC as a broadcaster for the daily briefing for the first minister could you break the cost down to category 2. Could you tell me the legislation that was used to implement the coronavirus legislation and the legislation used to implement the travel restricti...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.20
Published
2021-01-15
Reference
FOI/202100133093
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Questions concerning legislation and police powers in enforcing restrictions: FOI release

1. Copies of all the scientific evidence used to determine the efficacy of Scotland's 4 tiers rules. 2. Details of devolved legislative powers being used by Scotland to enforce these 4 tiers. 3. Details of devolved legislative powers being used or will be used to prevent travel in / out of Scotland and around Scotlan...

FOI unclear 55 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.6 s.25(1) s.20 s.49
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000103347
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland: FOI release

1. Was it legal to implement ANY restrictions to peoples’ liberties during this Covid mess made by the government and where can I find out when this legislation was given under law ? 2. Presently IS it legal to continue restrictions? 3. Is it now legal to trample over people human rights (as no one has ever answered ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000106239
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill FOI legislation changes: FOI release

In relation to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill (https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/114929.aspx) I would like to request the following material: Any briefings or analysis documents outlining the need for / details of proposed changes to FOI legislation

FOI partially withheld 90 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000025366
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Questions concerning Ferguson Marine bonds: FOI release

1. How many bonds are there and what was their value. 2. Why was the value of the bond not redacted from information provided by the Scottish Government. 3. The value of the settlement amount paid by HCC International Insurance Company plc (HCCI) to Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). Copies of all corresponde...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.36(1)
Published
2020-10-30
Reference
FOI/202000082177
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) 2020 awards and qualifications certification model: FOI release

All communications (including emails, letters, text messages, hand written or typed notes) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the moderation process for the 2020 awards and qualifications certification model. I would like this information from 01 July 2020 to 04 August 2020. All communication...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000071396
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Support for teachers and the education system during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

1. Can you please confirm what, if any, steps have been taken to protect teachers from the COVID pandemic? 2. Further, as the pandemic is due to continue for some time to come what steps are planned to help improve the safety of our teachers? 3. What assurance is provided that any measures are being followed within s...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.2
Published
2020-10-23
Reference
FOI/202000091538
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Hate Crime & Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any written records which contain or record discussions by Ministers or Civil Servants, of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill in relation to, or in comparison with, the now repealed, Offensive Behaviour and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act, 2012.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000046860
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Changes to FOI in Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill – meetings: FOI release

This is an FOI request in relation to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill. I would like to request the following material: 1. Details (dates, attendees etc) of all meetings where proposed changes to Freedom of Information rules were discussed 2. Any associated documents from the above meetings (NB this should include minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-17
Reference
FOI/202000025364
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Questions concerning the Sturrock report: FOI Review

With ref. to the FOI response referenced above I do not believe that the response provided properly addressed the questions asked. I have noted below some specific points for your consideration. Q1 It is noted that the answer to this question was ‘Yes’. The additional comment does not appear to either enhance or qualif...

FOI not held 70 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000024268 Review
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd & Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd relationship: FOI release

"the amount of money the Scottish Government (SG) has paid in respect of the contract for the two ferries 601 and 602 (including monies paid by CMAL and SG loans to FM) and also since nationalisation and including the costs of satisfying the various charges over assets of Ferguson Marine.”

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33 s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-02-21
Reference
FOI/20/00102
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Documents relating to case against former First Minister: FOI release

You asked for "any and all information held by the Scottish Government on its investigation into former First Minister Alex Salmond over claims of sexual impropriety. The documents I would like to request should include, but not be limited to, minutes of meetings, emails and official reports."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.35(1) s.35(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-29
Reference
FOI/202000010911
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Several questions regarding traffic signals on A75 in Springholm: FOI release

13 questions in relation to traffic lights in Springholm and clarified your request on 18 November: "Details of the time delays now operating at the eastbound and westbound exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.5 s.7 s.36(1) s.13 s.30
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02489
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Penrose Inquiry correspondence with Head of Health Protection in 2015: FOI release

You asked for ‘all e-mails sent or received by the then Head of Health Protection in the Public Health Division at Population Health Improvement Directorate Scottish Government - which concern the Penrose Inquiry, during the period 1st March 2015 - 31st March 2015. This includes any attachments to such emails.’

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02466
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Supporting transgender pupils in schools - correspondence and guidance: FOI release

All information relating to Scottish Government’s guidance on supporting transgender pupils in schools and correspondence with LGBT Youth Scotland that relates to their transgender guidance for schools.

FOI already published 80 score 3 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/201900005131
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Updated guidance to support transgender pupils in schools information: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the decision to produce updated guidance to support transgender pupils in schools including any evidence held that supports the claim that girls would be excluded by the existing LGBT Youth Scotland transgender guidance.

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/201900003278
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Rural Finance (Scotland) Bill and 'No Deal' correspondence regarding agriculture: FOI release

You asked for: i) All correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates of meetings (internal and external), minutes of meetings (internal and external), briefings since 1 January 2018 between the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Scottish Government officials in specific relation to the Rural ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/19/01577
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

Various questions relating to the Equality Network: FOI release

You asked us to provide information relating to the Equality Network: 1) I formally request copies of the latest and current Child Protection/Vulnerable Adults Policies for the three organisations, ENL, LGBTYS, and Stonewall Scotland. 2) Please any documentation that refutes this conclusion that ‘the Scottish Governm...

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.15 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.14 s.10 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01568
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

“Supporting transgender young people, guidance for schools in Scotland” document: FOI review

Further to my letter of 30 May 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information regarding the publication Supporting Transgender Young People: Guidance for Schools in Scotland. I have concluded that the original decision s...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.36(1) s.5 s.29(1)
Published
2019-06-27
Reference
FOI/19/00998
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Measures in place to protect people from governmental abuses: FOI release

1. An explanation of “what measures are taken into place to protect the people from any governmental abuses and oppression” and supply you with references to these laws and documents. 2. Documents on what can be done when government do abuse and oppress the fundamental rights, interests and welfare of the people. 3. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01393
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector