Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Sustrans Scotland quarterly report and other questions: FOI release

You asked for: 1. The government document(s) which stipulate the design and delivery standard specifications and guidelines that must be conformed to in work funded by Sustrans. The framework also states: “A requirement of [Sustrans] grant offer is to provide a quarterly report for Transport Scotland on delivery of th...

FOI withheld 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000089683
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills confidence motion correspondence: FOI release

correspondence from members of the public to either the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, or the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, regarding the no confidence motion against Mr Swinney that was debated on 13 August from 09 August 2020 to 14 August 2020.

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-17
Reference
FOI/202000087835
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Education, Public sector

Concerning the impact of a COVID-19 second wave on various sectors and economy: FOI release

Any forecasting analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government for a potential second wave of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Winter 2020 or in 2021 which: a) details the overall financial impact of a second wave b) the potential death and case numbers of a second wave c) the impact on care homes d) the impact on schools e)...

FOI withheld 55 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-13
Reference
FOI/202000084780
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

The existing approved A78 pedestrian crossing plan: EIR release

"Drawings of the new crossing design and the former crossing design for the westwards location" at Ravenscraig on the A78.

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000087538
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) game 30th August: FOI release

Who it was the requested the SPFL game on 30th August. Was the request made only by Celtic fc or was it jointly with the SPFL/SFA and could you have a copy of the request.

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.30
Published
2020-10-01
Reference
FOI/202000083923
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Relative cost-effectiveness of Sea Lice Treatments for farmed salmon production: EIR release

The Scottish Government commission the following study: "Understanding the Relative Cost-effectiveness of Sea-lice Treatments for Farmed Salmon Production" https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353735 This study was completed by SRUC and finished on 31/03/20 https://pure.sruc.ac....

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-04
Reference
FOI/202000042854
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Employed NHS Board doctors suspended from work on full pay: FOI release

a.) How many Doctors employed by NHS Boards within Scotland are currently suspended from work on full pay for more than one month? Of these, ai.) How many of these Doctors have been suspended from work on full pay for more than 3 years? aii.) How many of these Doctors are suspended from work on full pay without any ...

FOI withheld 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-07-28
Reference
FOI/202000047187
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister complaints: FOI release

1. Dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff. 2. At whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish...

FOI withheld 55 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.5 s.6 s.7 s.25(1) s.26 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-06-19
Reference
FOI/202000022790
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

West Lothian Council fund from Scottish Government on local services: FOI release

You asked requested all information regarding the budget for public services improvements in 2014 and all information for the improvements of the Bo'ness bus station regarding the use for disabled people.

FOI withheld 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02638
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the former First Minister investigation and communications concerning the Permanent Secretary: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Further to the existing replies to my earlier requests please list the Scottish Government meetings with external legal advisers relating to the investigation concerning Alex Salmond in July and August 2018 and the civil servants, government ministers, special advisers and any others at these meeting...

FOI withheld 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.2 s.30 s.38(1)
Published
2019-11-27
Reference
FOI/19/02429
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Successful applications to the Workplace Equality Fund - Rounds 1 & 2: FOI review

Copies of successful applications to the Workplace Equality Fund (WEF) rounds one and two. In your review request, you highlighted six specific areas for query or review as part of the full review you requested. These are: Why were only seven applications released in the response to the request? Can the Scottish Gove...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.2 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-22
Reference
FOI/19/01505
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sweden visit by Ash Denham, Minister for Community Safety FOI release

Ash Denham, Minister for Community Safety visited Sweden on the 23rd of August this year. The purpose of the trip was to learn more about Sweden's approach to inform conversations on how vulnerable women in prostitution can be best supported in Scotland. Please can I have the following information - 1) Details of who a...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.27(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-10-03
Reference
FOI/201900003746
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Data collected for 2018 Scottish Salmon Farm Survey: EIR release

You asked for the following information, with reference to the data collected for the 2018 Scottish Salmon Farm Survey : A list of all sea water salmon farms that completed and returned forms for the survey year 2018 (forms for Atlantic salmon - smolt data and Atlantic salmon – production data only). Please provide co...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/19/02053
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former First Minister Legal fees: FOI release

Correspondence and documents pertaining to the extensive negotiations mentioned by the Scottish Government spokesman inasmuch as they relate to the amount or make up of the legal fees.

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.36(1)
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/01969
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Petitioner expenses for Former First Minister case: FOI release

You asked for “In the matter of Salmond, Petitioner it has been reported that Scottish Ministers have paid to the Petitioner expenses in excess of £500,000. I request the account of expenses intimated on Scottish Ministers in respect of this matter.”

FOI withheld 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.2
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FOI/19/01939
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence of Audit Scotland report 'Social Security: Implementing the devolved powers': FOI release

You asked for any correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of phone calls, briefings and/or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland in regards to the Audit Scotland report ‘Social Security: Implementing the devolved powers’, specifically detailing: a) The lack of financial reviews undertaken by t...

FOI withheld 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-05
Reference
FOI/19/01606
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Topics

Scottish Learning Festival 2019 Keynote speakers pay: FOI release

How much each keynote speaker (not working for Education Scotland) will be paid at the Scottish Learning Festival 2019?

FOI withheld 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1)
Published
2019-07-08
Reference
FOI/19/01536
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Document “Draft Guidance on Funeral Costs”: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s internal record of response to the questions which were posed in an email sent by the Alice Barker Trust on 11 February 2019 regarding our document, “Draft Guidance on Funeral Costs” and the questions in the Trust’s further email of 20 February 2019.

FOI withheld 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-08
Reference
FOI/19/01379
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's trip to France: FOI release

You asked for: 1) Between the commemoration of D-Day and the England vs Scotland match in the Women's Football World Cup, how many days did the First Minister spend in France (inclusive of both days)? 2) How were the costs of the First Minister's trip to France during this time met? 3) How much was spent on travel a...

FOI withheld 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.27(1)
Published
2019-07-04
Reference
FOI/201900002155
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Junior doctors rest periods, rota design/planning and other conditions: FOI release

You asked for information on implementing a minimum rest period of 46 hours after a period of night shift working, improved rest and catering facilities for those working out of hours, and improved rota design and planning as well as what work has been undertaken to explore flexibilities around the use of fixed annual ...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-28
Reference
FOI/19/01375
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Sponsorship and funding provision to The Pause initiative in Dundee: FOI release

Under FOISA please supply me with Information contained in your records relating to sponsorship and funding provision to The Pause initiative in Dundee. To be clear Please supply me with the total amount of funding to be provided by the Scottish Government. Please supply me with the conditions of grant/grant funding, w...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2019-06-26
Reference
FOI/201900001778
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Social Security Scotland information system – cost, development and contractor details: FOI release

You asked: Does a detailed specification exist for the Information system? What is the estimated cost What is the development schedule? Is it an in-house development or contracted out? If contracted out who is the contractor Is it a fixed price or open ended contract?

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.11 s.25
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00781
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector