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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Correspondence regarding COP26 COVID testing protocol: FOI Review

1. Any internal correspondence, handouts, reports, documents, memos which reference the COP26 testing protocol and the evidence of its efficacy between November 1 to date. 2. Any references to the COP26 testing protocol in discussions around the vaccine certification scheme from November 1 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200269688 Review of 202100257331
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Subsidies the Scottish Government has paid to companies: FOI release

The details of subsidies the Scottish Government has granted to companies, their value, and what the purpose of these subsidies was for the last 3 years.

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200271841
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter Guarantee Ministerial Submission: FOI Review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202100256434: “1. Please supply a copy of the submission(s), on the subject of the Lochaber Smelter Guarantee(s), provided to ministers for approval. 2. Please also provide a co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200270012 Review of 202100256434
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meetings regarding age of obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate: FOI release

Since 1 April 2020, have Scottish Government Ministers and/or officials met with the following organisations to discuss proposals to reduce the age at which an individual can obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate and the implications for the use of single sex spaces in schools? 1. Teaching trades unions 2. Children a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200269367
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 data regarding hospital admissions and vaccinations: FOI release

Copies of all data, written updates or information in any other form provided to ministers, within the last three weeks from the date of this request, regarding: 1. The proportion of hospital patients recorded as Covid patients which are in hospital primarily because they are ill due to the virus, and how many are so-c...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings 4 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200269486
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding preparation of prospectus for an independent Scotland: FOI Review

Your original request asked for: 1) The number of full time equivalent staff in the Scottish Government who are currently, or are planned to begin work on the "prospectus for an independent Scotland", as mentioned in the Programme for Government on September 7. 2) Any internal correspondence sent from or to the First M...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.20(5) s.20(6) s.17 s.30 s.38 s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200270532 Review of 202100239831
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Ministers CCTV equipment: FOI release

If the Scottish Ministers owns or uses any CCTV equipment manufactured by Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd)?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200278206
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release

“A Nov 21 submission to the education committee by the Scottish Government references data on Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-andcommittees/committees/current-and-previous-committees/session-6-education-children-and-youngpeople-committee/correspondence/2021/learning-estate...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1)
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200269272
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Road Traffic Regulation Act (RTRA) COVID-19 traffic signs definition: FOI release

Can you please tell me what part of section 64 of the RTRA 1984 are you making specific reference to that supports the promotion advertising / signage of covid 19 related messages?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.64
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200280855
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

Impact of COVID-19 measures on mental health: FOI release

1) Information on any impact analysis carried out by the Scottish Government to assess the effect of all Covid measures on mental health in Scotland. 2) Information on the measurement and assessment tools used in such an analysis, to show impact by age group and mental health condition, and impact by type of measure im...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200280597
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 positive test reporting figures: FOI release

‘The First Minister has just stated that there were on average 7000 cases per day over the last week. The figures on the UK Coronavirus reporting web site for Scotland are significantly lower. Can you explain the difference for me?’

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200280015
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 business support grants: FOI release

Information regarding how much of total grant funding was allocated to business owners in Scotland. You also asked for information on how much funding was received into Scotland, how much was allocated, used and what happens to monies not used. We have summarised upfront the funding received by business owners and then...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200277719
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 travel advice regarding PCR testing changes: FOI release

“Please provide by freedom of information emails and replies between the Clinical Director Jason Lietch and the First Minister, ministers, civil servants and special advisors discussing her covid travel update advice issued on or around the end of November beginning of December 2021. Where she stated that anyone return...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200270154
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Details of preparations for Papal visit during COP26: FOI release

A copy of all preparations by the Scottish Government to have: welcomed the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Scotland, accommodated any attempt by the Holy Father to have communicated Divine Mercy to the government within the Scottish Parliament, and thanked the Pope upon departing Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200269217
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Recruitment of Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings: FOI release

Regarding the recruitment of Mr Chris Gibb as Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings: 1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this? 2. How many candidates were considered for this position? 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100266550
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of BrewDog funding and correspondence: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government paid to Brewdog since 2007? 2. Breakdown of each payment and the reasons for each payment and when each payment was made? 3. Any email or text correspondence between government ministers and James Watt or Brewdog representatives since 2007?

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200275787
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence on free rail travel for under 22 year olds: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence between ministers, civil servants, SPAD's, Scotrail, Scotland's Railway,Transport Scotland and Network Rail discussing any plans to introduce free train travel for under 22 year old. Also provide, 1. The name or names of who initiated the proposal to allow free train travel for that ag...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17 s.27
Published
2022-03-04
Reference
FOI/202200276733
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Guidance on official communications: FOI release

Copies of any style guides or documents used to advise Scottish Government employees or ministers on how to write communications going out internally or to the public.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100268306
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communications regarding teachers' class contact time: FOI release

Any communication between the Scottish Government (ministers, spads, learning directorate) and COSLA regarding the reduction of teachers' class contact time. This should include records of meetings, and attachments to emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202200275188
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Lord Advocate Scottish Cabinet meetings attendance dates: FOI release

1. "Please list all the dates when the current Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain QC, attended Scottish Government Cabinet. Please provide this information from 6 May 2021 to the present date." 2. "When the Lord Advocate has attended Cabinet, the Cabinet’s agenda for that meeting as well as the reason the Lord Advocate was in...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202200276393
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Pollution which may result from wind farm development: EIR release

1. When and specifically, how microplastic pollution issues will be addressed by the Scottish Government. In particular, on leading edge erosion aspects, assessment of Bisphenol A (BNA) and other pollutants found in water and water sources near industrial wind turbines in Scotland. 2. Copies of plans to measure the pol...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202200276512
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding grant awarded to Scottish Rugby Union: FOI review

Your initial FOI request asked for: 1. Was the whole of the grant that was offered paid over / drawn down, in accordance with Section 2 in the Offer? If so, on what date(s)? 2. Has the Statement of Compliance as described at Section 3.2 in the Offer been duly and timeously submitted, as required? 3. Have the terms of S...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100268602 review of 202100258646
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination campaign on electronic road signs: EIR release

"The following information via a freedom of information request, thank you in advance. Who co-ordinated and/or directed the advertisement campaign to ‘get COVID-19 vaccinations’ on the trunk roads and motorways electronic signs within transport Scotland? Was this ‘vaccination campaign on electronic road signs’ an inte...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200280378
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

Projections in social care annual investment: FOI release

Please can you provide the Scottish Government’s projections for social care spending over the course of this Parliament, taking into account the establishment of a National Care Service? Please provide projections for the 2021-22 financial year, 2022-23 financial year, 2023-24 financial year, 2024-25 financial year an...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200276783
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget