Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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PAG2021 Trunk Road Network auditing contract: EIR release

"If there is a link to the recently awarded contract for auditing the Trunk Road Network including what they are responsible for as part of the contract, how many tender returns were received and what value the contract is for? Can it be confirmed that the company carrying out the auditing are properly certified to be ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-03-15
Reference
FOI/202200275133
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding COP26 COVID testing protocol: FOI Review

1. Any internal correspondence, handouts, reports, documents, memos which reference the COP26 testing protocol and the evidence of its efficacy between November 1 to date. 2. Any references to the COP26 testing protocol in discussions around the vaccine certification scheme from November 1 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200269688 Review of 202100257331
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Infectious Salmon Anaemia in Scottish salmon: EIR Review

You referred to your previous request (EIR: 202100259475) which asked for: "Please provide information including raw test results, emails, letters, photos and any other data on ISA in Scottish salmon since 1 January 2013. Please include any correspondence with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), EFTA, DEFRA...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200271110 Review of 202100259475
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings regarding age of obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate: FOI release

Since 1 April 2020, have Scottish Government Ministers and/or officials met with the following organisations to discuss proposals to reduce the age at which an individual can obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate and the implications for the use of single sex spaces in schools? 1. Teaching trades unions 2. Children a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200269367
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding preparation of prospectus for an independent Scotland: FOI Review

Your original request asked for: 1) The number of full time equivalent staff in the Scottish Government who are currently, or are planned to begin work on the "prospectus for an independent Scotland", as mentioned in the Programme for Government on September 7. 2) Any internal correspondence sent from or to the First M...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.20(5) s.20(6) s.17 s.30 s.38 s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200270532 Review of 202100239831
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release

“A Nov 21 submission to the education committee by the Scottish Government references data on Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-andcommittees/committees/current-and-previous-committees/session-6-education-children-and-youngpeople-committee/correspondence/2021/learning-estate...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1)
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200269272
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Preparations for referendum on Scottish independence: FOI release

What level of resource is the Scottish Government providing for referendum and independence planning, communications and public engagement during 2022 and 2023? Please include specific information on: Number of Scottish Government officials (full-time equivalent), job grades and cost; Freelance, Legal and Consultancy ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200278056
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Details of preparations for Papal visit during COP26: FOI release

A copy of all preparations by the Scottish Government to have: welcomed the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Scotland, accommodated any attempt by the Holy Father to have communicated Divine Mercy to the government within the Scottish Parliament, and thanked the Pope upon departing Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200269217
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Recruitment of Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings: FOI release

Regarding the recruitment of Mr Chris Gibb as Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings: 1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this? 2. How many candidates were considered for this position? 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100266550
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications regarding teachers' class contact time: FOI release

Any communication between the Scottish Government (ministers, spads, learning directorate) and COSLA regarding the reduction of teachers' class contact time. This should include records of meetings, and attachments to emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202200275188
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Details of Gender Recognition Unit: FOI release

I cannot find any official webpage about the Gender Recognition Unit on the Scottish Government website nor through a Google search. Please provide me with the following information as soon as possible: The web address for the Gender Recognition Unit. The remit for the Gender Recognition Unit. The latest budget for th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202200276558
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Discussion held regarding First Home Fund: FOI release

Copies of all communications involving Scottish Government Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries, sent between April 1 and October 22 of 2021, in which there is discussion of the First Home Fund.

FOI already published 80 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100250258
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Communication relating to 2021 SQA awards: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text or Whatsapp messages) on the subject of the 2021 SQA Awards. Any communications between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the 2021 SQA Awards. In both cases I would like this information between 28 June 2021 and 12 Jul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 127 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100226849
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding Ramsar sites: EIR release

Please supply and publish on www.gov.scot the following information: 1. Any final submission for approval (by Ministers or otherwise), since and including 9 September 2021 and pursuant to the Briefing Document (as per items a and d above), relating to planning policy protection for Ramsar sites and/or features. 2. Docu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100266916
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Protection of Ramsar sites: EIR release

1. A full version of “Document 2” from case FOI/19/00577, with no content redacted under EIRs regulation 10 or similar FOISA exemptions. [“Document 2”, disclosed with redactions on 3 May 2019 and detailed at Annex A para 1, is the last pdf document linked from footnote 1]. 2. Any documents (including emails and/or note...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100201628
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Lord Advocate meetings: FOI release

“1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) The Lord Advocate's meetings wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202200273192
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Preparations for a second independence referendum: FOI release

Please may you provide me with: The name of the unit within the Scottish Government working on preparations for a second independence referendum. The budget allocated to the unit for the rest of the parliamentary term, and if possible, could this be broken down by year. The date on which the unit was established. How ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202200275282
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Advisory sub-group on Education and Children’s issues: FOI release

On 5th October 2021, the Advisory Sub-Group on Education and Children’s Issues met and subsequently recommended that children in secondary schools could remove masks while seated in class. I understand that draft guidance to that effect was subsequently drawn up by the Scottish Government and this draft guidance was th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-28
Reference
FOI/202100253392
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Mortuary access compliance and guidance responses: FOI release

You asked Further to this letter issued by Richard McCalum: https://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/dl/DL(2021)42.pdf Please can I have a copy of all responses received.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202100260607
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Details of meetings with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): EIR release

Please disclose all correspondence, agendas from meetings, minutes and details and attendees of meetings between the Scottish Government (including Marine Scotland, civil servants, ministers and special advisors) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), in relation to the following consultation: ‘Proposal...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202100265693
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100248056 "Marine Scotland Compliance's submissions to the Procurator Fiscal relating to all cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas and areas subject to mandatory fishing areas (seasonal and/or permanent) which have been heard in court in 2020 and in 2021 to date, a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.34 s.2(1) s.20 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200271010 review of 202100248056
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Total cost associated with the International Office Network: FOI release

Annual total operating costs for each international office The number of staff who work at each office What performance measures there are in each office to (a) monitor their effective, (b) ensure they are achieving their objectives and (c) provide value for money Actions which have been carried out by each office that...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100250152
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence both to and from Nicola Sturgeon, from 2008-2009, regarding planning and construction of the building and the purchase of the site where the hospital would be built for the new hospital in Glasgow which is now known as The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. 2. Please provide copie...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100265332
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish cluster of carbon capture and utilisation (CCUS) sites: EIR release

1. Between July 14th and October 14th how many correspondences were made between the Scottish Government, or Scottish Government Ministers, or Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries, or the Deputy First Minister with BEIS Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng in relation to a Scottish cluster of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100262134
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Civil Service employee mental health related sick leave statistics: FOI release

In each of the past ten years, how many Scottish Civil Service employees have been absent from work due to mental health related conditions? Please also indicate what proportion of the total workforce this constituted in each year. Of those absent from work, how many were on long-term sick leave in each year and what w...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1)
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200273589
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector