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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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

Scottish child payment: FOI release

Correspondence and briefing materials that relate to the Scottish Child Payment, and accompanying documents, shared between officials from the Social Security Directorate and the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People. The release of information should include, but not be limited to, briefings and paper...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000017825
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland chaired RSHP National Steering Group: FOI release

1. What was Education Scotland's role in the commissioning steering group? 2. Please provide any copies of correspondence (including meeting notes, agendas, notes from telephone discussions and/or conference calls and emails and attachments) between staff at Education Scotland and staff at other member bodies of the co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-03-31
Reference
FOI/202000019551
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Documentation relating to parliamentary question S5W-26056: FOI release

All material relating to the handling of Parliamentary Question S5W-26056. Please provide all information held relating to the above request, including but not exclusively all information held in the following formats: email, internal messaging, hardcopy, letter, file, report, graphic, publication, hand written notes,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000020240
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Publication of exam analysis - correspondence and drafts: FOI release

I would like to request the following materials under Freedom of Information: 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 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000017654
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings with representatives of diplomatic missions and with the Scottish electricity industry: FOI release

information relating to meetings by the with representatives of diplomatic missions and with the Scottish electricity industry, records of which I understand must be made and kept under the terms of the Scottish Ministerial Code. The meetings are as follows: 2 April 2010 Meeting with Ian Marchant, SSE 22 June 2010 Att...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000018267
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Swedish Cohort study in sex reassignment surgery: FOI release

"Provide all references you hold to Dhejne, C., Lichtenstein, P., Boman, M., Johansson, A. L. V., Langstrom, N., and Landen, M. (2011) Long-term follow-up of transsexual persons undergoing sex reassignment surgery: Cohort study in Sweden, published in PloS One,6(2), 1–8, which relate to the findings of this research re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000017446
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

“Extended Presumption Against Short Sentences – Monitoring Information July 2019 – December 2019” statistical publication: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between Peter Malek, Justice Analytical Services and (i) Scottish Government ministers, (ii) special advisers, (iii) officials, (i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000017806
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector