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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Ministerial communications relating to public protest 13 May 2021: FOI release

I am interested in ministerial communications with other public bodies regarding the public protest around attempts by Home Office immigration officials to details two men in Pollokshields, Glasgow on May 13. Details: https://theferret.scot/men-freed-as-intimidating-immigration-raid-ends/ It has been reported that the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100201852
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, International, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) relating to cyber-attack: FOI release

For all correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the SEPA senior management team that relates to the Christmas 2020 cyberattack. To include sms, WhatsApp, Signal and other messages, and briefings received by ministers, dated from the date the hack started to 31st March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100202192
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel: FOI release

Please provide all Government communication with Mr Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel and/or with his company officers in relation to the outstanding £ 7 million loan that remains unpaid as of todays date that is securitised over Dalzell and Clydebridge plants. I also require all communication since Gree...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100201796
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Total amount of grants awarded to National Trust of Scotland: FOI release

Total amount of grants paid to the National Trust of Scotland in the last 5 years by Scottish Government departments including by SNH – now NatureScot, and Forest & Land Scotland.

FOI already published 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100196614
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

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 regarding policing operation of Rangers fan celebrations in Glasgow: FOI release

1) Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council, the SPFL, and/or Rangers Football Club on the policing operation of Rangers fan celebrations in Glasgow on the weekend of May 15/16, 2021. 2) Details of any informal or formal phone calls, meetings (virtual or in person), texts...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100202208
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Covid-19 outbreak following Nike conference held in Edinburgh: FOI release

1. All documents regarding a coronavirus outbreak following the Nike conference in Edinburgh. This should include any reports, or internal briefings prepared. 2. All internal correspondence regarding the coronavirus outbreak which occurred following a Nike conference in Edinburgh. 3. All correspondence between the Scot...

FOI already published 80 score 273 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202000038482
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 bonus for health care workers: FOI Review

Information held by the Scottish government relating to the £500 covid bonus for health and care staff. Communication with the UK Government (including but not limited to departments such as the Treasury, DWP, and agencies such as HMRC) relating to the £500 health and care worker bonus announced by the First Minister ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100204291 review of 202100168265
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Money and tax

Police Scotland hierarchy and accountability details: FOI release

In 2016 who were Police Scotland accountable to? Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? In 2017 and in 2021. Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? Which department oversees the 4,000 complaints about Police Scotland each year?

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.2
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100208327
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Covid-19 breakdown of media expenditure: FOI release

1. How much has the SNP spent on media for covid 19 everyday? 2. How much is the budget? 3. Have the SNP used money that could have fed homeless and poorer families just to talk about a virus with a 99.9% survival rate?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100199714
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Informal requests received from 31 October 2018 onwards: FOI release

FOI202100191813 “Thanks for you work on my behalf. I apologise for my carelessness in this foi. In fact Clegg says that the Record (so not just Clegg) made requests (so not formal foi’s necessarily). Can I ask whether there were any informal requests from 31 October. Maybe you considered this, but if not, can you accep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100191813, 202100194412 and 202100195519
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the Nike conference in February 2020: FOI release

Communications between Scottish Government and others on the subject the Nike conference held in Edinburgh late February 2020. This would include but not only with, Edinburgh City Council, Carlton Hilton Hotel, North Bridge. Also any communications on the subject of the Nike conference from any source

FOI already published 80 score 257 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100134831
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government 2021 employee pay review: FOI release

1. Please state the effective date (day, month and year) of your organisation’s 2021 pay review. 2. If the 2021 pay review has yet to be finalised please state the month in which you anticipate it will be concluded. 3. Please state the employee group/s covered by the 2021 pay review. 4. Please state the total number of...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.6 s.7 s.9 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100199417
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding ferry services: EIR release

“From October 1st 2020 to current day correspondence , emails, reports or papers about ferry services from Oban, Mallaig, Uig & Ullapool to the Outer Hebrides , Coll, Tiree, Mull, Colonsay , Arran & Islay between Transport Scotland, local MPs, MSPs and Councillors.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100197763
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Lord Advocate correspondence relating to publication of Alex Salmond’s submission: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) received or sent by the Lord Advocate (or his office) on 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 February 2021 regarding the publication of Alex Salmond’s Ministerial Code subm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.11 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100166329
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information relating to current Chief Inspector of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: FOI release

Information relating to the current Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Robert Scott. The request related to Mr Scott's previous employment by HM Fire Service Inspectorate for Scotland as an Associate Inspector. The specific questions were: Confirm the dates of the employment The terms and ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100201140
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Meeting held with Grant Thornton discussing Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BIFAB): FOI release

A copy of all meeting minutes on the subject of Burntisland Fabrications Limited [BIFAB] where Grant Thornton (commercial advisors) participated - During the calendar year 2020 Covered the subject of loans

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100195655
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Ferguson shipyard in 2020-21 financial year: FOI release

Please provide any correspondence between First Marine International or Royal Haskoning DHV and (a) the Economy Secretary, (b) the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, (c) special advisers or (d) Scottish Government officials about the Ferguson shipyard in the 2020/21 financial year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100197764
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Work and skills

COVID 19 Transfer of elderly patients to care homes: FOI release

"1. Who authorised or mandated the transfer of elderly patients to care homes without adequate precautions? 2. How was this communicated and by whom? 3. What advice was given by the Chief Medical Officer, National Clinical Director, Chief Nursing Officer, or deputies regarding the transfer of patients? 4. Who decided w...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100195150
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Climate Justice: Water Futures Programme: FOI release

This request relates to the Climate Justice: Water Futures Programme, funded by the Scottish Government. Please provide the following: The content of all documents associated with the visit of Malawi's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha to Scotland in July 2018, including sch...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1)
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202100196264
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Pay disputes with Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service and the Scottish Government regarding pay disputes. Please limit to between 1 January 2020 and the pres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 124 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202000117780
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

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

Correspondence relating to Cabinet Secretary for Health letter dated June 2018: FOI release

Documents, discussions & communications relating to a letter from The Cabinet Secretary for Health (Shona obison) to the Deputy First Minister (John Swinney) dated 13 June 2018 with reference 2018/0016281. And information contained in: Any discussions, communications & documents between Ms Robison, Mr Swinney, the Sco...

FOI unclear 75 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI/202100180873
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, 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

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