Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Handling of Spaces for People initiative complaint: FOI release

Please supply the government's file on this complaint. This is to include internal and external correspondence by letter/memo/email, any reports, any requests for information sent to ACC and/or Sustrans, and any responses received. Sight of any first or subsequent responses to the complaint should be included as well. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-16
Reference
FOI/202100216221
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, 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

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

Cyber-security within Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Does the organisation provide employees with a cyber-security awareness programme? If yes, what methods of cyber-security awareness are used? If no, is this something that the organisation would consider? 2. How is the effectiveness of cyber-security awareness measured within the organisation? If it isn’t measure...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.30
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100223378
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Deloitte quarterly reports regarding Lochaber guarantee: FOI release

Each quarterly report compiled by Deloitte and delivered to the Scottish Government around the Lochaber guarantee from September 2016 to the date of this request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.33(1) 14 attachments
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222206
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, 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

Correspondence regarding MV Pentalina ferry contract: FOI release

“Information in correspondence to and from Transport Scotland over the proposed contract for Pentland Ferries to operate the MV Pentalina on behalf of CalMac. The time period is from whenever discussions started over the potential for the vessel to be operated on a CalMac route, until now. I'm looking for information a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-09
Reference
FOI/202100219169
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel: FOI review

You submitted the following initial request: “Please provide all Government communication with Mr Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel and/or with his company officers in relation to the outstanding £ 7 million loan that remains unpaid as of todays date that is securitised over Dalzell and Clydebridge plants...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-06
Reference
FOI/202100221928 review of 202100201796
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID 19 wearing face coverings in shops and on public transport: FOI review

1. All documents and information relating to the Scottish Government's decision to make the wearing of face coverings on public transport compulsory on Monday 22nd June 2020, including the scientific evidence on which the decision was based, the rationale of the decision and the full minutes of the meetings between the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-06
Reference
FOI/202100215047 review of 202100136327
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cervical Cancer Screening Programme: FOI release

A copy of all briefings for Ministers from 9 March onwards regarding the errors and audits of the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme. A copy of all email correspondence between 8 March and 28 March referencing the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 14 attachments
Published
2021-08-04
Reference
FOI/202100218011
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Ministers and Working Group on Short-Term Lets from February 2021: FOI release

All correspondence (email, text, letter) between Scottish Government Ministers and officials responsible for the Working Group on Short-Term Lets from February 2021 onwards, and which is directly related to the working group on short-term lets.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2021-08-02
Reference
FOI/202100220218
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Communication with Stonewall and Equality Network January to February 2021: FOI release

Copies of all communications the Scottish Government had with Stonewall and Equality Network from 14 Jan 2021 to 13 Feb 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100218114
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Local Serving Rates: FOI release

Please provide all information concerning the Rates List, including that which concerns: (1) which bodies were involved in decision-making around the rates listed in the Rates List; (2) correspondence, telephone attendance notes, documents, charts and/or meetings reports and minutes concerning the Rates List created ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100216757
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Freedom of Information request: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes or any other documents) regarding an FOI request that sent on the 5th of May 2021 (reference number 202100199466). I would ask for correspondence between the lead official and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or the SG FOI Unit and/or special advis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100217275
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Briefings prepared relating to housing: FOI release

1. Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings between the Cabinet Secretary and any Ministers with responsibility for Housing and any representatives (including third party representatives) of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers during the 2011-2016 and 2016-2021 Scottish Parliaments. 2. An...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.30 s.38(1)
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100217494
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence relating to meetings with Airbnb representatives: FOI release

1. Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings between the Cabinet Secretary and any Ministers with responsibility for Housing and any representatives (including third party representatives) of Airbnb.com during the 2016-2021 Scottish Parliament, as well as the current Parliament. 2. Any minutes, n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-22
Reference
FOI/202100216563
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID 19 deaths in care homes: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence between special advisers or officials in the community health and social care directorate and the National Records of Scotland (NRS) on the topic of the publication of Covid-19 deaths in care homes broken down by individual care home between September 29, 2020 to 27 May 2021. You also ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-21
Reference
FOI/202100207401
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence to/from the Health Secretary relating to deaths in care homes: FOI release

Any correspondence copied to the health secretary, sent to the health secretary, or including the phrase "Cab Sec" on the topic of the publication of Covid-19 deaths in care homes broken down by individual care home between September 29, 2020 to 27 May 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-21
Reference
FOI/202100207405
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Organisations which responded to the Net Zero Nation consultation: FOI release

The names of the organisations that responded to the Net Zero Nation consultation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-19
Reference
FOI/202100211611
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Discussion held relating to Euro 2020 Glasgow Fan Zone: FOI release

Some information regarding the UEFA EURO 2020 Glasgow Fan Zone. The national clinicians, Jason Leitch and (his deputy) John Harden, have held meetings with various partners (Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, Police Scotland, Scottish Government, Visit Scotland, Uefa) regarding the UEFA EURO 2020 Glasgow Fan Zone. I w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-07-16
Reference
FOI/202100212141
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Protective screen discussion held with Environment health and Trading Standards: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Environmental Health and Trading Standards Expert Officers' Group on Covid-19 in regards to protective screens/partitions and their installation in private hire vehicles.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100204947
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Investigation into grade changes: FOI release

1. Please release all communication between the education secretary and Education Scotland staff regarding the investigation that Ms Somerville described. 2. Please release all communication (including attachments) held by Education Scotland relating to the investigation that Ms Somerville described. This will, I presu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.30 s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100215321
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector