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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Correspondence involving National Clinical Director regarding place of worship: FOI release

Correspondence sent or received by the Prof Jason Leitch (National Clinical Director) relating to Covid-19 restrictions on public worship, and in particular the closure of places of worship for public services in January 2021. You further specified that: "In the event that this request is deemed to cost over £600 under...

FOI cost limit 70 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100141118
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with the Ferret regarding salmon farms: FOI release

1. Please include any emails and correspondence with the Ferret in relation to seals killed by salmon farms in Scotland since 1 February 2021. 2. Please also provide any information discussing the FOI request and reply via FOI- 2021-00155371. 3. Please also provide any information discussing any reaction to this mornin...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.7 s.20 s.12 s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100197576
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to former Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work: FOI release

Please provide all Scottish Government correspondence (internal or external) related to Derek Mackay MSP for the one-month period from Monday, February 3, 2020 to Tuesday, March 3, 2020. This would include correspondence involving ministers, MSPs and civil servants.

FOI cost limit 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100190045
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Web access logs: FOI release

How many times have Scottish Government IT devices accessed the following websites from the period of 1st of March 2020 to the present day, I would be grateful if a month by month breakdown were possible, so March 2020, April 2020 etc: https://wingsoverscotland.com/ https://gordondangerfield.com/ https://www.craigmur...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2021-04-16
Reference
FOI/202100164584
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence in regard to freedom of information requests: FOI release

Please could you supply me with any recorded information held by the Scottish Government that relates to advice provided to Scottish local authorities, and indeed, any other Scottish public body.

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.60 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202000125338
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Received Freedom of Information request including YouTube link: FOI release

How many FOI requests included YouTube links in asking for Freedom of Information in:- 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. Before 2016 IE 2012 to 2016

FOI cost limit 70 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-29
Reference
FOI/202100165236
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications between Scottish Government and Stonewall Scotland: FOI release

1. Any application you made in 2019 or 2020 to be a “Stonewall Diversity Champion” or to be included on Stonewall’s “Workplace Equality Index,” including any attachments or appendices to those applications. Please redact personal details if necessary. 2. Any feedback you received in 2019 or 2020 from Stonewall in rela...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.6 s.25(1) s.5
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100152273
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Scotland's percentage of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resources: EIR release

I bring to your attention Scottish Development International's statement "Scotland has 25% of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resource" made at the following URL: https://www.sdi.co.uk/keysectors/ renewable-energy-and-low-carbon Can you please provide (1) Any discussions or analysis conducted by the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132049
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former First Minister inquiry documents: FOI release

'All documentation you are in possession of pertaining to the Scottish Government's investigation into the allegations made against Former First Minister Alex Salmond. This includes evidence, minutes of meetings, emails between staff, etc'.

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.36(1)
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100148596
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) journalist: FOI release

"A) What meetings, emails, correspondence, communications Glenn Campbell BBC journalist has held with Scottish Government ministers, officials, civil servants and special advisors between November 2017 and the present (15 Feb 2021) B) The content of emails, minutes of meetings if so. "

FOI cost limit 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12
Published
2021-02-24
Reference
FOI/202100157340
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government preparations for a pandemic: FOI release

For the period 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2019, provide and publish the following information: 1) Did the Scottish Government or any of its agencies, undertake the preparation of a plan, procedure, or protocol, to cover the event of Scotland being enveloped by an epidemic, or pandemic. If so what provisions did...

FOI cost limit 70 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202000049548 review of 202000037201
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey (SSAS) funding: FOI release

1) Scottish Government funding for the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey in each year from 2010 to date. 2) The commissions that the Scottish Government sends to ScotCen Social Research for each of the same years. 3) Any correspondence exchanged between ScotCen Social Research and the Scottish Government related to the ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202000106767
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications relating to the legal advice received pertaining to Harassment Committee: FOI release

'Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails, phone calls, text or WhatsApp messages) on the subject of the legal advice received in connection with the Alex Salmond Judicial Review. I would like this information from 04 November to 13 November 2020'.

FOI cost limit 45 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence spending whatsapp s.12 s.36(1)
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000115821
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) regarding 2021 exam diet: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand-written notes, phone calls or otherwise) regarding the 2021 SQA exam diet. I would like this information from 09 September 2020 to 07 October 2020. Any communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending whatsapp s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000096252
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Learning/Intellectual Disability and Autism - Recovery and Transformation Plan: FOI release

1. All information (documents/reports/minutes of meetings/emails/face-face meetings and anything else i have failed to mention) in relation to how the 'Learning/Intellectual Disability and Autism – Recovery and Transformation Plan', was developed; 2. All the consultation documents/surveys/reports/meetings with all the ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 2 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000122202
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to autism post diagnostic pilot 2020: FOI release

1. All the information you have in relation to the autism post diagnostic pilot 2020; 2. Emails/minutes of meetings/reports/documents/contract tendering/ the financial breakdown of what organisation received what and what for; and 3. Copies of the processes and criteria used to pick the organisations involved.

FOI cost limit 45 score 2 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000122220
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Programme for Government, Public sector

Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) vaccine priority list: FOI release

“Can you please provide the following information: All correspondence between SG Officials on the subject of COVID-19 vaccine for unpaid carers. This should include minutes of meetings, e-mails, briefings etc This should also include all correspondence and advice to Ministers. Please provide everything between 1st Nov...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.2
Published
2021-01-26
Reference
FOI/202000131003
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence relating to Former First Minister: FOI release

1. 'Any mentions of Alex Salmond in any Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise). Please limit to the month of November 2017'. 2. 'Any mentions of Alex Salmond in correspondence from the First Minister or her o...

FOI cost limit 45 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-22
Reference
FOI/202000121903
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence types and case compliance in financial year ending March 2020: FOI release

How many correspondence cases did Scottish Government receive in the financial year ending March 2020 split across the various types (complaints, FOI, DPR, etc.)? Please also include any stats on compliance regarding timely responses where relevant. What volume of cases received from April - Sept 2020 were COVID19 spec...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.81 s.76 s.20 s.10 s.25(1) s.12
Published
2021-01-20
Reference
FOI/202000106664
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 Introduction of quarantine: FOI release

REQUEST 1 All correspondence (briefings, letters, memos, minutes of meetings etc.) between Scottish Government officials, Scottish Government and UK Government officials, Scottish Government officials and the First Minister, Health Secretary and Justice Secretary about the introduction of quarantine. This should includ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 94 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.28(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-19
Reference
FOI/202000085477
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government homeworking equipment costs: FOI release

1) For each Scottish Government department, please provide me with the following breakdown of information. 1a) The total cost of equipment connected to enabling working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic since February 2020. 1b) An itemised list of what was purchased by each department and the cost of each item. ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2020-12-23
Reference
FOI/202000115714
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Roddy Dunlop QC: FOI release

The content of all correspondence between the Scottish government and Roddy Dunlop QC between the dates July 1, 2018, and March 1, 2019. This should include the content of any emails, handwritten notes, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages.

FOI cost limit 45 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence spending whatsapp s.12 s.36(1)
Published
2020-12-15
Reference
FOI/202000097046
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Websites accessed by Scottish Government staff: FOI release

You asked for: The most visited websites by Scottish Government staff on Holyrood computers in the 12 months up to the end of September 2020 (30 September 2019 to 30 September 2020). Please provide a list of the top 15 websites accessed, with a total number of times each website was visited and the average time a user...

FOI cost limit 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000101936
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 pandemic funding received from Westminster: FOI release

Since 1st March 2020 How much money has been received from Westminster to help Scotland deal with the Covid pandemic How much has been spent and on what How much has been allocated but not yet spent and on what How much has yet to be spent How much money has been promised but not yet received from Westminster to help ...

FOI cost limit 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-12-09
Reference
FOI/202000108809
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector