Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,848releases indexed
39,444attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,107partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,107 unclear 7,199 not held 3,063 released 1,536 already published 670 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4926 s.20 4275 s.34(1) 3584 s.39(2) 3476 s.30 2877 s.17(1) 2771 s.25(1) 2376 s.10(4) 1982 s.11(2) 1569 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1157 s.3 907

Timeline

2026-05 395 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 966 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 922 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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Police Scotland data sharing with third sector organisations: FOI release

On Monday 15 July 2019, Police Scotland representatives attended the Scottish Government in Edinburgh for further information sharing discussions. These discussions centred on the lawful basis for sharing of Special Category (SC) and Criminal Offence (CO) data between various non-statutory third sector organisations us...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-30
Reference
FOI/202100198019
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding Whiteshore Cockles, North Uist from August 2018: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles in North Uist since 7 August 2018. This was to include information on disposal of mortalities, correspondence with European Commission, any other documents and information relating to the derogation, including copies of any correspondence and emails discussions relating to the October ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-06-29
Reference
FOI/202100207142
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to the Check In Scotland app: FOI release

1. The number of registered venues by venue health board/venue local authority. 2. The number of registered venues as a %of total possible venues by venue health board/venue local authority. 3. The number of venues by venue health board/venue local authority. 4. The number of visitor check-ins by venue health board/ven...

FOI not held 65 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-29
Reference
FOI/202100210989
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information pertaining to International Scottish Government offices: FOI release

(1) Who authorised the spending on a Brussels office and Danish office? (2) Was the ‘right first time’ protocol followed in deciding to spend taxpayer money on what appears to be reserved matters, and can you provide evidence of this? (3) If a copy of a report justifying and setting out what these offices are designed ...

FOI not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.3 s.7 s.5 s.9 8 attachments
Published
2021-06-29
Reference
FOI/202100206555
Directorate
Topic
International, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Estimated value of the contents of a baby box: FOI release

1. A full list of the items contained in a baby box. 2. The actual or estimated (within reasonable margin of error) value of each item. If this information is not available or cannot be disclosed, please supply me with the following: 3. The total actual or estimated (within a reasonable margin of error) value of the co...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100211128
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Number of seals killed lawfully in 2021: EIR release

How many seals have been lawfully killed in 2021 by wild salmon interests (nets, Fishery Boards etc).

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100211308
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Rangers football club supporter gatherings in Glasgow 2021: FOI release

1. Can you please provide all correspondence between The Scottish Government and Police Scotland relating to the public disorder that happened in Glasgow on two occasions this year, when thousands of fans of Rangers football club marched into the city centre. The first incident happened on March 6, 2021, and the second...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-06-23
Reference
FOI/202100205588
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Information relating to data sharing: FOI release

1, All correspondence, between the ICO, The Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials), The Scottish Parliament, The Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police authority regarding the meeting held for the legitimate and lawful justification and evidence’s for High Risk data sharing to be...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-18
Reference
FOI/202100205560
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Breakdown of traffic on A78: EIR release

1. Which is the most recent report/s completed on the level of traffic on the A78? How can I access it/them online? 2. When was the study leading to that/those report undertaken? How can I access that/those online? 3. How were the decisions on any traffic control measures taken, by whom and when? Can I access the meeti...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.7 s.9 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100197406
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Covid-19 briefings relating to restrictions: FOI release

1. Minutes from any formal four nations discussions with Michael Gove and other representatives from UK, Welsh Governments and Northern Ireland executive between October 1 and January 15 on the topic of Covid-19 and four nations alignment on restrictions/measures. 2. Notes taken by Scottish Government staff or minister...

FOI not held 70 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.1 s.17(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100164644 review of 202100140372
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with Home Office officials relating to immigration raids: FOI release

Copies of correspondence between Scottish Government officials and UK Home Office officials, regarding the immigration raids on Kenmure Street, Glasgow, on Thursday May 13. I'm particularly interested in forewarning of the raid - so if a timescale for correspondence needs to be applied please position this before the e...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100202063
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Information relating to Scottish Public Service Obligation (PSO): FOI release

1. Policy documentation detailing the Public Service Obligation (PSO) minimum requirements, criteria, and provisions for the Glasgow to Barra, Campbeltown and Tiree air routes. 2. Annual subsidies paid on the above routes from Transport Scotland for the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. 3. Minutes from...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.3 s.33(1)
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100199914
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications relating to chemical incident October 2017: FOI release

I would like to make a Freedom of Information request for information contained in communications between Jeane Freeman Cabinet Secretary for Health and the Scottish Government and NHS Grampian in relation to - Communications which stated, discussed, referred and in relation to: Local and National-level NHS managers an...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100175815
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Work and skills

Breakdown of diversions and closures of A720 using B701: EIR release

I am seeking details of closures or diversions of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass that have used the B701 through Colinton Village in the last ten full calendar years (2010-2020) and during 2021 so far. 1. Planned Closures (i.e. diversions): The number, duration, reason for and time of day of (e.g. morning, afternoon, n...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(5) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100199971
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Data relating to not proven verdicts and guilty pleas: FOI release

Data for the most recent available five years in the form of table 2(a) in the Criminal Proceedings in Scotland bulletin (“People proceeded against in court by main crime/offence and outcome of court proceedings”) but broken down further as follows: (a) Please provide separate figures (for all categories) for solemn pr...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100199803
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Framework for the Provision of Interim IT and Professional Staff Services: FOI release

"We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between 01 Jan 2021 – 31 Mar 2021 and to which agency (including agencies w...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100201077
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

Information regarding the chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank 2020: FOI release

The number of days Willie Watt worked in his capacity of chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank in 2020. Mr Watt’s salary for 2020 in the same capacity. The number of times the chair and non-executive directors met in connection with the Scottish National Investment Bank in 2020 – whether digitally or in person...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100198696
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance business engagement dinner November 2019: FOI release

Derek Mackay attending a Scottish Government business engagement dinner on 06 November 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at the meeting Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points A copy of any speech/ pre-prepared words delivered to attendees Venue, cost o...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202100190455
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Meeting held with Police Scotland on 15 July 2019: FOI release

As a Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 request please provide the following recorded information relating to the Monday 15 July 2019 meeting between Police Scotland and the Scottish Government where Public Task being the lawful basis for data sharing (including SC and CO data) with 3rd Sector Partners and Advo...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI/202100198712
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland A83 Rest And Be Thankful closure statistics: FOI release

1. From the period of 1990 – present day, how many times has the A83 “Rest And Be Thankful” been closed due to landslips, and how many days did each period of closure last? 2. If the information is not held as far back as 1990, then please can you provide the information for whatever time period this is held for? 3. If...

FOI not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100204550
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland agreed contracts: FOI review

Details of any contract that has been agreed with any third-party company or organisation for any type of work on behalf of Social Security Scotland for the tax years 2019 - 2020 and 2020 - 2021 and the fee(s) paid or to be paid by Social Security Scotland.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100195510 review of 202100177840
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Details regarding MARAC National Standards: FOI release

1. The recorded job role within the Scottish Government that has been assigned the task of leading the team that will draw up the MARAC National Standards? 2. The date(s) in the year 2021 when the Scottish Government team drafting the MARAC National Standards met. 3. The recorded timescale and anticipated date for when...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100198832
Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Official meeting with Springfield Properties 17 July 2018: EIR review

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek Mackay Meeting with Sandy Adam of Springfield Properties on 17th July 2018 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100189879
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat & Benchmark since October 2020: EIR release

Please provide any information on Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark since 26 October 2020 (i.e. since a FOI filed on that date: https://donstaniford.typepad.com/files/foiimidacloprid-26-oct-2020.pdf). Please include emails, reports, risk assessments, modelling results, surveys, photos, letters, Exc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100195003
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work business engagement September 2019: FOI release

Derek Mackay attending a Scottish Government business engagement dinner on 11 September 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at the meeting Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points A copy of any speech/ pre-prepared words delivered to attendees Venue, cost o...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100190445
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector