Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Social Security Scotland assisting DWP with the Universal Credit process: FOI Review

I would like to request a review of the response provided. You did not provide an email address at which David Wallace could be contacted, so please pass this on. Specifically on the public interest test applied for the Section 30(b)(ii) exemption – I believe the test has been applied wrongly in this case. The decision...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-13
Reference
FOI/202000046646
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Records of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations: FOI release

Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Scottish Government ministers, whether proved or disproved. Please limit to the time period 3 May 2007 to present. · Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Director-Generals or Directors, whether proved or disproved. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-13
Reference
FOI/202000018100
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between Kevin Stewart and/or any special advisers who work alongside the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning and the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) between 1st March 2020 and 1st June 2020. This should include minutes, agendas or notes (including handwritten notes) of any mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-13
Reference
FOI/202000043559
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish universities’ financial difficulties due COVID-19: FOI release

1. "All correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters) between the Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, Richard Lochhead MSP, and Scottish universities on the subject of financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 crisis. I would like this in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-07
Reference
FOI/202000040953
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland programme meetings with Momentum Scotland: FOI release

"minutes of all meetings (face-to-face and electronic) between representatives of Momentum Scotland and/or the Rehab Group (MS parent company) and Scottish Government civil servants in the period 1st May 2019 to 25th May 2020 concerning Momentum Scotland’s contract with the Scottish Government to help deliver the Fair ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-06
Reference
FOI/202000039805
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Agency agreements with the DWP for disability benefits (PIP, DLA, AA): FOI release

The agency agreements with the DWP for disability benefits (PIP, DLA, AA)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.29 s.34(1) s.29(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-07-02
Reference
FOI/202000040123
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Publication of exam analysis - correspondence and drafts: FOI review

All communications between Ministers, Special Advisers and communication staff regarding the publication of exam analysis by the Scottish Government (see here: https://news.gov.scot/news/publication-of-exam-analysis ) Any drafts of pages 1-3 of the exam analysis (see here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/examresults-...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000024838
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Clyde Bowers Ltd from March 2014 to December 2015: FOI release

“All correspondence, emails, letters etc you have between Jim McColl (the Clyde Bowers man) with these people – nicola sturgeon, alex salmond, derek mackay. The time is from 1 March 2014 to the end of December 2015”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-24
Reference
FOI/202000026826
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

St Mary’s Kenmure secure unit: FOI release

"All information communicated to the Scottish Government on action taken following allegations of bullying or inappropriate behaviour from members of staff at St Mary's Kenmure secure unit in Glasgow in April 2020. This should include details of the consequential changes to management personnel notified to you, though ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-24
Reference
FOI/202000035576
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, 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

Education Scotland Digital strategy and internal plans: FOI release

The internal plans and strategy documents around ICT. The ICT documents you require are the most recent update. You wish to obtain the following documents: 1. ICT/IM/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that present the str...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-06-15
Reference
FOI/202000036089
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency contracts register: FOI release

Information from the organisation, in relation to their contract’s register. The contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: 1. Contract Reference 2. Contract Title 3. Procurement Category 4. Supplier Name 5. Spend (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-12
Reference
FOI/202000039723
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Exercise Silver Swan: FOI release

The Scottish Government rehearsed for a flu pandemic in 2015 in an exercise called Silver Swan. The subsequent Silver Swan report – Exercise Silver Swan Overall Exercise report April 2016 – was circulated in April 2016. Under Freedom of Information legislation, please provide a copy of the above named report. In additi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-06-11
Reference
FOI/202000026935
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Business model/proposal from Kibble regarding IVY and money awarded to Kibble: FOI release

1) A copy of the business model/proposal from Kibble regarding IVY 2) Confirmation of the amount of SG money awarded to Kibble 3) Copies of all electronic, written and other communications regarding the TUPE process, proposed service model, anything relating to [you] personally and/or the role that [you] had as clinica...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000032238
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

PPE investigation: FOI release

Can you publish the terms of reference for the investigation? Which officer or officers will be holding it? Have any steps been taken to ensure that the investigation has any merit and is not a waste of money after the Clinical Director said rubbish on Good Morning Scotland?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2020-06-03
Reference
FOI/202000028320
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Coronavirus infection and abortion care services: FOI release

A full copy of any and all communications between the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates and the below listed persons and organisations concerning the UK Governments recent allowance of home abortions under the guise of counter Coronavirus measures: Matt Hancock MP UK Department of Health British G...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000025985
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Files and communications relating to FOI 201900009848: FOI release

All case handling files regarding FOI 201900009848 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) All communication, internal and external, regarding FOI 201900009848 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) Any other material related to FOI 201900009848 (such as, but not limited to, details of meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-20
Reference
FOI/202000018614
Directorate
Topic

Communications on potential use of satellite launch facilities: FOI release

"Any documents detailing communications between members of the Scottish Government and the following agencies pertaining to potential use of the proposed satellite launch facility on the Melness Crofting Estate in Sutherland for defence, security or military purposes: Highlands and Islands Enterprise Lockheed Martin U...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000028641
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Former Finance Minister resignation: FOI Review

"Please provide all correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish Government special advisers, her Chief of Staff and private office in relation to allegations about the conduct Derek Mackay and subsequently his resignation from government between noon on 5 February and 12 February 2020. The response acknowledges...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000020636 Review
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Former Finance Minister resignation: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government special advisers and Scottish Government communications staff in relation to allegations about Derek Mackay and his subsequent resignation from government between 5-12 February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000028279
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with NHS boards concerning independent sector: FOI release

Copies of written communication from the Scottish Government to health boards regarding independent sector activity. This would include but not be limited to communication informing NHS boards abo the national contract set up NSS when it was set up, funding allocations and other instructions to boards concerning the in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-30
Reference
FOI/202000014589
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Petition PE01803: Right to Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions: FOI release

Items referred to in the petition PE01803: Right to Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, under the heading ‘Previous action taken to resolve this issue’, the statement from petitioner Dr Eurig Scandrett, to provide a copy of this reply along with any other exchanges on this specific subject since December 19, 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-22
Reference
FOI/202000022584
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Former Finance Secretary resignation correspondence: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence between Scottish Government special advisers and Scottish Government communications staff in relation to allegations about Derek Mackay and his subsequent resignation from government between 5-12 February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-20
Reference
FOI/202000028279
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grouse Moor Management Group full cost of Werritty review: FOI release

A breakdown of the FULL financial cost of the recent Werritty review on grouse moor management. You've previously provided me with information about Prof Werritty's hourly rate and the number of work days he was paid for. However, I would also like details of ALL expense claims paid to Professor Werritty and any of his...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-04-09
Reference
FOI/202000021424
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Mr Mackay and subsequent resignation: FOI review

1) Any record of the meeting in which Derek Mackay ‘resigned verbally’ from Government on 5/6th February 2020 (according to Scottish Government quote here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18225904.shock-fms-office-admits-no-mackayresignationletter/). This might take the form of emails, attachments, typed or handwr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000020475
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector