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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Fearless Femme CIC Fearlessly CIC The Ampersand Project: FOI Review

All possible documentation between November 2018 and March 2020 relating to the successful transfers of funding, financial reporting and CEO/Board restructuring & ownership from the company previously known as Fearless Femme CIC, which then became Fearlessly CIC, and is now known as The Ampersand Project, situated on C...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 95 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000059603 Review of 202000028403
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Reporting information of tenancy deposit schemes: FOI release

Annual (not quarterly) reporting information for each of Scotland's three approved tenancy deposit schemes for the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 reporting years.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.45 s.2 s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000094146
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Communications with Children's Hearings Scotland regarding panel member numbers: FOI release

“Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of Children's Hearings Scotland. I would like this to include letters, emails, phone calls, and typed or hand-written notes. I would like this information from 01 October 2020 to 07 November 2020.” You subsequently provided clarification that this should b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000110456
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information held by Transport Scotland relating to planning application for local council area: EIR release

In relation to planning application no's 19/00243/PPP and 18/00830/PPP for "information that Transport Scotland and its agents, consultants and contractors hold in respect of these two Stirling Council Planning applications: This to include all communications between Transport Scotland, its agents and contractors and S...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000086929
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Harassment Committee inquiry legal fees costs: FOI release

"£54,378 was the figure obtained through a Freedom of Information request by the Daily Telegraph. This was used on external assistance with regards to the Alex Salmond enquiry. I would like to know who the money was paid to and in what capacity. I would also like any internal Government correspondence regarding the tra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100137923
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding foods high in fat, sugar or salt: FOI release

Copies of correspondence between (i) the Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing; (ii) the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport; (iii) officials within the Population Health Directorate and external stakeholders on proposals to restrict the promotion and marketing of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt between ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000063344
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

James Hamilton QC investigation remit correspondence: FOI release

- All communication between John Swinney and James Hamilton QC in relation to the inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the Ministerial Code. -All communication between the Scottish Government and James Hamilton QC in relation to the inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the Ministerial Code.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100139181
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 testing for university students: FOI release

Any briefing papers or advice to ministers concerning COVID-19 testing for university students,and any communications between Scottish Government officials regarding these briefings or advice. I would like this information from 15 September 2020 to 30 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000113889
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence on the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) Review: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails, typed or hand-written notes, text messages otherwise) on the subject of the SFC Review of Coherent Provision and Sustainability. I would like this information from 20 September 2020 to 20 November 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000115504
Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Internal communication relating to alternative college awards 2020: FOI release

You asked for the following: 1. Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls) regarding the alternative 2020 awards model for the college awards (including HN Qualifications, NC, NPA, and NQ freestanding units). 2. Any communication...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000095872
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Government Audit and Assurance Committee (SGAAC): FOI release

"The minutes (and associated materials, such as, but not limited to agendas, papers, reports or presentations) for any meetings held between senior Scottish Government staff and nonexecutive directors and deputy directors of the Scottish Government. I am interested in records relating to any meetings that have taken pl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) s.38(1)B s.34(1)
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100134076
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport meeting with Care Home Relatives Scotland (CHRS): FOI release

Details of the meetings the Minister for Older People, Christina McKelvie, has had with each of the following since March 2020: Care home staff Care home residents Care home residents’ family members Care home resident or family member lobbying groups Representatives of Scottish care Please detail the date, length an...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.30
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000116009
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19: Public health impact on university students: FOI release

Any analysis carried out, and any briefings produced for Ministers in relation to this analysis, concerning the public health impact of students either starting university or returning to university. I would like this information from 15 August 2020 to 15 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000113893
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Correspondence to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on travellers entering Scotland: FOI release

1. Advice from officials, special adviser or other civil servants (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) to Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice or his office on the subject of quar...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 115 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings 6 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000059232
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government Justice Directorate and LGBT Youth Scotland from the months of May, June, July and August 2020. 2. Meeting minutes or other documents mentioning LGBT Youth Scotland from the months of May, June, July and August 2020 held by the Scottish Government Justice Directorate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000089697
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Equality Network: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government Justice Directorate and the Equality Network from the months of May, June, July and August 2020. 2. Meeting minutes or other documents mentioning the Equality Network from the months of May, June, July and August 2020 held by the Scottish Government Justice Directorate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000089701
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland and Network Rail CP6 operations: FOI release

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Network Rail regarding CP6 operations, maintenance and renewals funding for the dates between December 2019 and July 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000089813
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Press office correspondence mentioning Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland: FOI release

For Scottish Government press office internal correspondence mentioning the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000098775
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Restitution order under Section 104 Scotland Act 1998: FOI release

You asked for: 1. When the Scottish Government made a request for an order under Section 104 of the Scotland Act 1998 to enable the use of Restitution Orders as set out in the Victims and Witnesses Act 2014 which ended up being entitled the Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modification) Order 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.10 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202000118535
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information relating to Police Scotland work with Sri Lanka: FOI release

Please provide copies of any records held by the Justice Directorate between 15 October 2020 and 8 December 2020 relating to Police Scotland's work with Sri Lanka. I expect your search to include records held by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and his team.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202000121879
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Correspondence regarding timing of publishing referendums bill: FOI release

From 1 September 2020 to present: Copies of correspondence (emails, texts, minutes of calls, memos, minutes of meetings and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or Special Advisors and/or Scottish Government Cabinet members on the timing of publishing the referendums bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202000096516
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Communications regarding ‘pulse fishing’: EIR release

To summarise, you asked for communications in the past two years between: Marine Scotland and Scottish Ministers Marine Scotland and DEFRA Marine Scotland the owner of the Scottish vessel In relation to “electro trawling” or “pulse fishing” and the Scottish vessel permitted to carry out the activity.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100135563
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge monthly statistics: EIR release

You requested the following information; "and the Forth Road Bridge broken down by: bridge type of vehicle month from November 2019 to the present day" You further clarified that you required the monthly traffic flows for the Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge for the above period.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000111588
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning applications submitted between 2015-2020 in local council area: EIR release

1. For the last five years (2015-2020) how many applications have been received about sites planning flats or other residential dwellings in Aberdeen city boundaries? 2. What % proportion have been found in favour of the appellant?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000125829
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector