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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Correspondence between John Swinney and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

Any correspondence (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, and the SQA. I would like this information between 06 August and 11 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000074058
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Settlement Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA): FOI release

1. The number former employees that have signed an NDA or a compromise agreement upon leaving the Scottish Government 2. The total financial cost of each agreement, including pay in lieu of notice, payments to reflect lost earnings, pensionable pay, etc. 3. The reason for the payment (i.e. bullying, sexual harassment, ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2020-10-06
Reference
FOI/202000038968
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Procurement of face masks supplied to staff: FOI release

1. What type of masks are procured and supplied to staff – cloth masks, Surgical masks, N95 professional grade medical masks? 2. What is the cost per unit on the masks? please provide the monthly cost if possible. 3. How many face masks have been supplied per month since March 2020? 4. The person in the organisation re...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-10-05
Reference
FOI/202000085142
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the wearing face coverings in schools: FOI release

Any correspondence (including letters and emails) between local authorities and the Scottish Government on the subject of the wearing of facemasks (or face coverings) in schools. I would like this information from 01 August 2020 to 05 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-01
Reference
FOI/202000085898
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Exam results and Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD): FOI release

All communications - external or internal - involving ministers, SPADs and Learning Directorate officials regarding the impact of the SQA results moderation process on different SIMD categories (or any other measure of socio-economic inequality such as free school meals) The time frame for this request is 19 March 2020...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-29
Reference
FOI/202000070655
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Eat Out to Help Out Scheme potential impact: FOI release

1- What analysis, briefing or memos has been prepared by the Scottish Government, for Scottish Ministers, officials or advisers on the UK Government's 'Eat Out to Help Out Scheme' and/or the potential impact this scheme could have on Scotland since the scheme was first announced on 8 July 2020. Please provide copies of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-29
Reference
FOI/202000074565
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Former First Minister correspondence in 2017: FOI release

-All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Alex Salmond in 2017. Please provide all emails, documents, written letters/notes, texts and Whatsapp messages exchanged between Mr Salmond and Scottish Government ministers and officials. This should include any private email accounts - for example, linked to the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000077960
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project: EIR Appeal

… any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust. Additionally please provide all corresp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 148 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/19/02451 - Appeal
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, 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

A78 proposed traffic island at Ravenscraig Hospital site Greenock: EIR release

1.'For a) 2018 b) 2019 and c) 2020, dates, locations, attendance, minutes and agendas of meetings that took place between Transport Scotland and their contractors and Inverclyde Council regarding the proposed traffic island on the A78 (Inverkip Road) east of the entrance of the former Ravenscraig Hospital site in Green...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000060087
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Felling permission Addiewell Farm: EIR release

A copy of all comments and documentation received in relation to application reference number FPA-7376 for a felling licence at Addiewell Farm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-22
Reference
FOI/202000068832
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Planning permission River & East of Woodilee Road Lenzie: EIR release

You asked for information in electronic format in regard to any comment made by Scottish Forestry in respect of Planning Permission in Principle for Residential Development, Site South Of River And East Of Woodilee Road Lenzie East Dunbartonshire (TP/ED/20/0405).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000069061
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update: FOI release

1. Whether any briefings/memos or other work was undertaken for Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisors in relation to the Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update on 8 July 2020. Please provide copies of this material where it exists. 2. Details and minutes of any meetings (virtual or otherwise) held between ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000067984
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, 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

Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government communications: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand-written notes, or phone calls) either to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell MSP. I would like this information for 05 May 2020

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000064632
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Exam grade methodology data communications: FOI release

Following several requests, the SQA has confirmed that it will not release full details of the methodology being used to award grades this year until the day on which results are issued. The same is true of the Equality Impact Assessment information. Please answer the following questions: 1) On which date, and by what ...

FOI clarification 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000068096
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Appointment of Ewen Campbell as Standing Counsel: FOI release

1. Information contained in any discussions, recruitment and other information relating to the appointment of Ewen Campbell as standing counsel for the Scottish Government in 2018? 2. The selection process used to appoint Ewen Campbell as standing counsel to the Scottish Government and agencies? 3. How much Ewen Campbe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066407
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Newmains Farm Steading, Dirleton: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to your clients property at Dirleton New Mains Farm, near North Berwick between the Council’s Planning Department (including the Landscape Officer), Scottish Forestry, Gullane Area Community Council and the Dirleton Village Association.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066001
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Farming and rural, Public sector

Conversion Therapy: FOI release

Documentation published by the Scottish Government on the subject of Conversion/ Conversion Therapy Evidence that the Scottish Government holds on Conversion/Conversion Therapy in Scotland. Correspondence that the Scottish Government and Ministers have received on ‘banning conversion therapy’, ‘conversion therapy’ or e...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000062067
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

CCUS (carbon capture, usage and storage) funding: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Governments funding towards CCS/CCUS projects outlined here: https://www.gov.scot/policies/oil-and-gas/carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage/ -How much funding specifically has been contributed or will be given towards the ACT Acorn Feasibility study (https://www.actacorn.eu) by the Scottis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000063828
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

A75 and A77 closures: EIR release

"how many times has the A77 and A75 have been closed with diversions in place over the past five years, and to date this year. With the reason why for the closure and what was the official diversion route given?" Following clarifications you reduced the scope of your request to cover the financial years of 2017/18, 201...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000066548
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Big cat ‘sightings’ evidence: FOI release

1. any information relating to reports, sightings, encounters with or evidence of ‘big cats’ in Britain, specifically in Scotland; 2. any photographs of interest which may show any unusual animals or secondary field evidence, such as predation on livestock or unusual carcasses suspected to be the work of a big cat; fro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000064829
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, 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

Meetings with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

In your request, you asked: Details of any meetings (including typed or hand-written notes, any minutes or briefings produced for these meetings) between the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, and the SQA. I would like this information between 01 June 2020 and 30 June 2020, and for 30 July 2020...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-09
Reference
FOI/202000074442
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector