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

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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

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Patient Safety Commissioner role: FOI release

Documents and correspondence from 2022 relating to the remit of the new Patient Safety Commissioner role.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-11
Reference
FOI/202200318168
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vaccination status app: FOI release

1. How much was paid for the creation of the Covid Status app? 2. Any reports produced during the testing of the app by the developer before it was released. 3. Correspondence sent to and from the Deputy First Minister, Health Secretary and First Minister regarding the app between Tuesday September 28 and Tuesday 5 Oct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 105 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202100248440
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Internal communications regarding 2022 school examinations: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release any internal communication between the Scottish government members and staff (first minister, education secretary, special advisers, learning direct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 234 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100231959
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2022 school examinations: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release details of any meetings (dates, attendees, whether it was in person/online/telephone) and associated documents (emails, minutes, briefing documents,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 239 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100231963
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding 2022 National Qualifications: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release any documents (such as advice, analysis, briefings, options documents etc) outlining / analysing / considering etc. the options available for nation...

FOI already published 80 score 240 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100231966
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22: FOI Review

What age children are targeted by the census? A full copy of the census. A copy of the ministerial sign-off of the census. A copy of senior civil service sign-off of the census. A copy of the data privacy risk assessment for the census. All communications with the FM and DFM on the subject of the census. The precise pu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) s.38 s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-29
Reference
FOI/202200270559 Review of 202100260600
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Breakdown of legal advice provided to Ministers: FOI release

The number of times [not the actual advice] that the Law Officers of the Scots Govt have published [i.e. made publicly available ] formal legal advice given to Ministers acting for the SCOTTISH GOVT on any particular matter that has arisen & publicly released since the inception of Devolved Govt in Scotland ? Corollary...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.36 s.29(1) s.12
Published
2022-06-22
Reference
202200300906
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1. Any analysis conducted by the Scottish Government of the Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Scotland) Bill consultation. Please provide any analysis conducted after 14 December 2021 to the present date. 2. Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200284394
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Parliament legal correspondence regarding UNCRC Bill: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (letters, emails, texts or otherwise between Scottish Government Officials and Scottish Government Ministers on the subject of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill where "competency" or the Scottish Parliament's legal competence is discuss...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-22
Reference
FOI/202100257606
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill: FOI release

"Copies of any correspondence (emails, texts, letters or otherwise) between Scottish Government officials and Ministers, where the UK Supreme Court decision on the case 'REFERENCE by the Attorney General and the Advocate General for Scotland – United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-17
Reference
FOI/202100257512
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Communication regarding drafting of Covid-19 physical distancing guidance: FOI release

full details and copies of all internal and external correspondence regarding the drafting of the document; Coronavirus (COVID-19): calculating physical distancing capacity in public settings - draft Please provide full details of all internal ScotGov departments that were involved in the draft and all external individ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 200 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100194633
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Details of the Scottish Government Dalzell agreement: FOI release

Details on the Scottish Government's Dalzell agreement, specifically: On what date concerns regarding the indemnity were first raised with Ministers. What (i) legal, and (ii) external advice has the Scottish Government taken on the effect or legality of the indemnity. What, if any, assessments it has made on financial ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202100267443
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Private sector housing rent controls: FOI Review

Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of the introduction private sector housing rent controls. Any briefings produced, or analysis carried out, in relation to the subject of private sector housing rent controls. Between 10 July 2021 and 19 August 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-10
Reference
FOI/202100243692 Review of 202100233226
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Details of meetings with Equality groups: FOI release

Further to the information provided in FoI response reference 202100258782 dated 16 December (sent 31 December), for the organisations named in that response, and for any others not included in the list with which relevant meetings have been held, please provide: the dates of the meetings held, any notes or other reco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202200269334
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Covid-19 bereaved families: FOI release

1. All correspondence, emails, record of phone calls, notes, including text messages received either by John Swinney or Humza Yousaf from Aamer Anwar seeking or making arrangements to meet Covid19 Bereaved Families for Justice Group or in relation to a request for a Public Inquiry or the date of a Public Inquiry into C...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.5 s.12 s.6 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100247071
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information held relating to abortion protests: FOI release

1. Any correspondence to and from Scottish Ministers on the topic of protests outside facilities providing abortions or sexual health care. 2. Any correspondence, meeting notes, minutes or any other documentation relating to meetings or discussions between the Scottish Government, local authorities and/or COSLA on the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100243716
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Issue of section 19 of Road Safety Act: FOI review

1. Copies of any correspondence, notes, reports, minutes, or any other documents shared between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland, and the Scottish Government and the Scottish Police Authority, since 1 Jan 2018 that relates to the issue of section 19 of the Road Safety Act 2006. 2. Copies of any correspondenc...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.19 s.28(1) s.30 s.29(1)
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100223994 review of 202100214134
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, 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

E-scooter trials in Scotland: FOI review

Please can you confirm whether the Scottish government holds any information produced since the UK government's announcement of e-scooter trials in Great Britain in May 2020 which relates to the matters of: a) The amendment of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, and an...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-23
Reference
FOI/202100217324 review of 202100206613
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Questions regarding Scottish border: FOI release

Any analysis or assessment made by the Scottish Government on whether independence would require a border between Scotland and the rest of the UK or the EU.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100196894
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Lord Advocate correspondence relating to publication of Alex Salmond’s submission: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) received or sent by the Lord Advocate (or his office) on 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 February 2021 regarding the publication of Alex Salmond’s Ministerial Code subm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.11 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100166329
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications between Special Advisors and civil servants relating to independence: FOI release

From 1 March 2021 to present. Copies of all correspondence (emails, attachments, memos, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise relevant) between Special Adviser and civil servants regarding the draft independence referendum bill that was published 22 March.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100186120
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

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

From 8 March 2021 to present: Copies of correspondence (emails, whatsapp messages, texts, letters, handwritten notes, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings and/or otherwise) to and/or from Mike Russell with any reference to the draft independence referendum bill published 22 March.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100186146
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding draft bill on another independence referendum: FOI release

Copies of correspondence from/to and/or between members of the Constitution and Cabinet Directorate on the draft bill on another independence referendum announced in the 2020-21 Programme for Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100174032
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector