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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Care experience young people in Highland: FOI release

1. How many Care Experienced Young People in Highland have committed suicide since 2005? 2. How many CEYP [(care experienced young people)] in Highland have died since 2005? 3. How many girls in Highland’s care homes became pregnant since 2005? 4. What percentage of Highland’s care experienced children remain in school...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100265864
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

First Minister visit to Longannet power station demolition: FOI release

All the correspondence and any other messages - email, letter, WhatsApp, text and any other form of communication - between the Scottish Government, including the First Minister's office (including civil servants and special advisers) and Scottish Power, or any other company or agency involved, on the First Minister's ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100262808
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

International training projects delivered by Police Scotland: FOI release

A list of international training projects delivered by Police Scotland signed off by Scottish Ministers since April 1 2013. If possible I would like this information to include a breakdown of the country, year of project, minister responsible for signing off and level of risk determined for the project.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200273801
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
International, Law and order, Public sector

Adjustment to Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme: FOI release

You asked for the following in relation to GMP Reconciliation: 1. How many retired teaching staff were notified of an overpayment to their pension, due to incorrect GMP information, making annual cost of living rises too high, in 2021? 2.a What was the main areas of employment of the teaching staff affected? 2.b When w...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2B
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200273572
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Formal complaints made against First Minister: FOI release

Number of complaints made about the First Minister in 2019, 2020 & 2021. We have interpreted your request as formal complaints received about the First Minister within a complaints policy.

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200269209
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Revocation of grounds for salmon farmers applying for seal licences: EIR release

"I am specifically seeking to understand the information available to Marine Scotland when they recommended the revocation of the relevant sections of the Marine Scotland Act as they related to salmon farmers ability to apply for last resort seal licences".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100261135
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22: FOI release

A series of questions, and for information, with regards to the Health and Wellbeing Census. These are dealt with below. What age children are targeted by the census? You also asked for: 1) A full copy of the census. 2) A copy of the ministerial sign-off of the census. 3) A copy of senior civil service sign-off of the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100260600
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Military assistance requested by NHS Grampian: FOI release

May I request the specific details around the request made recently (October 21) by NHS Grampian on exactly what military assistance is needed and for what purpose and why scot gov have said this needs to be refined?

FOI unclear 75 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100250870
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Incorporation of Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal into Scottish tribunal system: FOI release

“All recorded information held which sets out the current position in respect of the project to incorporate the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal into the Scottish tribunal system following the power to do so being granted in the Scotland Act 2016, to include correspondence with the SCTS, Scottish judi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100261905
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications with Lorna Slater MSP regarding workload and duties during COP26: FOI release

Please provide any communications between minister Lorna Slater and officials in October/November where Ms Slater raises: The scope and nature of her workload/duties; The number of engagements she will have to undertake per day; Her preferences about any limits of numbers of engagements carried out during COP26;

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100262420
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Lochaber Smelter Guarantee Ministerial Submission: FOI release

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 copy of the (i) Ministerial sign off and (ii) Accountable Officer sign off, for the £586 million Lochaber Smelter guarantee.

FOI unclear 75 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100256434
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

First Minister overseas travel: FOI release

Was the first minister on holiday abroad anytime from December 1st 2021 to January 7th 2022. If so what were her travel plans?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200271194
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Red rocks flapper skate Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): EIR release

1. Please list the legislation and other commitments which Marine Scotland is taking account of in deciding its permanent proposals for the protection of flapper skate within and around the MPA. 2. Please provide the scientific information which Marine Scotland have used to base their current view that it is “precautio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100259749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government overseas offices: FOI release

1. How many and in what countries are these Offices situated. 2. What is their operating brief and how are the results of their operation assessed. 3. How many people are employed in these Offices and what is the total cost of their remuneration and financial outlay in premises/office expenses/living allowance etc. 4. ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.6
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200273525
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Work and skills

Recruitment of ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

Regarding the recruitment of Mrs Joanne Maguire as ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer 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 minis...

FOI not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100266556
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding ScotRail Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

I wish to make an FOI request. Scotrail has announced a new chief operating officer for when the train operator becomes a public body. The appointment was made for this public body which is controlled by the Scottish Government. I have a number of questions below which were not answered in the past week. ScotRail annou...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.60 s.8 s.3 s.17(1) s.5 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100267154
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Covid-19 bereaved families: FOI review

Further to my letter of 17 January I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for copies of all correspondence, notes, text messages or other records in respect of Correspondence sent to the Cabinet Secretary, Humza Yousaf on 25 May and 1...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1)
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200270020 review of 202100247071
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Advisory Council for Economic Transformation official meetings: FOI release

To provide the dates on which the Advisory Council for Economic Transformation have met since July 2021 and provide any meeting notes or ministerial briefings that have come as a result of these meetings. Any remuneration that members of the Advisory Council have received for their services.

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202100267549
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Figures provided to First Minister relating to Covid-19: FOI release

Figures given to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the number of people in Scotland in hospital with COVID 19 from these dates: 27/12/2021, 28/12/21, 29/12/21, 30/12/2021, 31/01/2021, 01/01/2022, 02/01/2022, 03/01/2022, 04/01/2022, 05/01/2022.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200269516
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Baby Box ear thermometer safety aspects: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence involving Scottish Government ministers and/or officials in 2020 and 2021 in which there is discussion of the safety aspects relating to the provision of ear thermometers in the Baby Box, and a decision to replace them, providing under-arm thermometers instead.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202100258087
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Barrhead to Larkfield to East Kilbride enhancement: EIR release

Geotechnical reports are mentioned in the above referenced letter between the Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP and Collette Stevenson MSP. The following was quoted “The geotechnical conditions between Busby and Hairmyres are challenging, and double-tracking would require significant earthworks to be undertaken, carryi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100252085
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Private sector housing rent controls: FOI Review

Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of the introduction private sector housing rent controls. Any briefings produced, or analysis carried out, in relation to the subject of private sector housing rent controls. Between 10 July 2021 and 19 August 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-10
Reference
FOI/202100243692 Review of 202100233226
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Education campaign concerning the community of care experienced persons: FOI release

"All information (intra-Governmental communications and with all external partners) regarding a 'national' or 'public' education campaign that concerns the community of care experienced persons in Scotland.” For example, communications between organisations such as CORRA, The Robertson Trust, Who Cares? Scotland, and a...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38
Published
2022-02-10
Reference
FOI/202100257604
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Total cost of First Minister Christmas cards: FOI release

I would like to know using FOI act how much this Xmas card cost to design and print to the Scottish taxpayers.

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100266101
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector