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
Clear
7,795 matching releases

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) staff working from home: FOI release

1. For the period of lockdown (between March 23rd – 4th July), please answer the following questions regarding the staff in (XXXX government department) – if a question isn’t possible to answer in the time allowed, please let us know: a. a. What is the total number of civil servants (excluding third party contractors s...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.5
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000069068
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Affordable homes: FOI release

From 3 April 2020 to present: Copies of any internal correspondence (emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, minutes of calls, hand-written notes, briefings and/or otherwise) between Kevin Stewart and civil servants and/or Special Advisors regarding restarting the 50,000 affordable homes target that was paused by Kev...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-09
Reference
FOI/202000063851
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Public sector

Briefings from Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

All briefings received from the SQA by the Cabinet Secretary for Education or any other Scottish Minister. On 13 August 2020, you further clarified: I’m happy for you to narrow your search to correspondence and briefings between Scottish Government ministers and the SQA between 1 April 2020 and 5 August 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-09
Reference
FOI/202000074358
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

UK-US Trade deal correspondence: FOI release

Communications and meetings with the UK Government regarding a US-UK trade deal, specifically the effects of a trade deal on the NHS and wider health and social care sector.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.3(2) s.38 s.29(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000061715
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

Association of Directors of Social Work (Social Work Scotland) contribution to Bar Reporters Working Group: FOI release

1. All recorded information you hold in relation to the Association of Directors of Social Work (subsequently known as Social Work Scotland) being invited to join or otherwise contribute to the Bar Reporters Working Group. (It may assist you to note the content of Appendix A here: https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0043/00...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000063013
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Social Work representative contributions to the Bar Reporters Working Group: FOI release

“1. All recorded information you hold in relation to any person from or representing or involved in the regulation of: the Social Worker profession and/or the profession of Psychologist and/or the profession of Psychiatrist, being invited to join or otherwise contribute to the Bar Reporters Working Group. (It may assis...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2) s.38(6)(2) 18 attachments
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000062992
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Chief Social Work Advisers’ contributions to the Bar Reporters Working Group: FOI release

1. All recorded information you hold in relation to the Chief Social Work Adviser being invited to join or otherwise contribute to the Bar Reporters Working Group. (It may assist you to note the content of Appendix A here: https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0043/00435549.pdf). 2. All recorded information you hold in relati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000062999
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Imports of Salmon eggs and Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) since 16 December 2019: EIR release

Imports of ova (salmon eggs) and Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) since 16 December 2019 and further specified: Ova import data since the last imports detailed in the information disclosed via FOI-19-02663 (i.e. data since 16 December 2019). Information in relation to discussions re. ova imports since 16 December 2019,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000058422
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Economy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with Professor Joseph Stiglitz: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Professor Joseph Stiglitz since January 2017

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000063523
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Tree Health Pest & Disease Surveys Scotland Framework results: FOI release

1. That I am provided with contact details for your superior officer so that I may submit a complaint about your handling of this appeal and your failure to return my voicemail of 9 December regarding the GDRP aspect of the tender. 2. That I am provided with a copy of the responses received from other bidders with rega...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000032394
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Travel arrangements to/from Shetland Isles in July and August 2019: FOI release

Any flights to/from Sumburgh or Tingwall Airport and any accommodation or subsistence in Shetland Isles during the same period between 20th July 2019 and 5th August 2019 which were paid for ( either directly or indirectly or where flights were requested on any special Government rates) by the Scottish Government, inclu...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000067210
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A78 Bridge 1 High Street, Greenock correspondence: EIR release

"documentation and correspondence relating to the following: (a) the date on which the two outside lanes of highway over the Bridge were closed; (b) the purpose of the closure of two lanes of the highway over the Bridge." Further to the clarification dated 15 June, you confirmed that "the period of lane closure is the ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000045365
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Field trials of Imidacloprid (Ectosan/BMK08) by the salmon farming industry: EIR release

1) ‘..details on any proposed, in progress and completed field trials of Imidacloprid (Ectosan/BMK08) by the salmon farming industry in Scotland since 2017.’ You further qualified this part of your request by stipulating that this ‘would involve documentation pertaining to any field trials - however illegal, unsanction...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-01
Reference
FOI/202000038615
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Coronavirus related questions: FOI Review

All information held relating to human rights reviews, considerations and scrutiny of Scottish Government imposed Coronavirus-related Acts, Regulations and Guidance (Part A) information held relating to the imposition of a “broadly five mile” “rule” relating to distance travelled for exercise/recreation as part of phas...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.21(4) s.12 s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-31
Reference
FOI/202000060958
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Air bridges and travel corridors: FOI release

Evidence used by the Scottish Government, Ministers and Advisers that led to the "travel corridors" only applying in England (those arriving in England) and not in Scotland up to Friday 3/7/20.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000056660
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) parity: FOI release

How many discussions have taken place in 2020 with Cabinet Office officials? What date/s did they take place? What obstacles have Cabinet Office officials identified in not being able to implement financial parity?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000058305
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Ministers’ personal accounts: FOI release

For the past three months: A) number of emails from Scottish Government Minister’s personal accounts received by the Scottish Government; broken down by named minister B) a copy of all emails, sent to the Scottish Government by the following Ministers using their personal email accounts (including SNP.org) Nicola Sturg...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12
Published
2020-08-26
Reference
FOI/202000054568
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) grading assessment rules:FOI Appeal

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) regarding the SPFL grading assessment rules relating to fan behaviour at football matches from 1st July 2017 to the morning of 30th November 2018.

FOI already published 80 score 301 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.36(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-21
Reference
foi-18-03666-appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project: EIR release

1. Please provide any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records, minutes or notes of meetings, letters, instant messaging, sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-08-20
Reference
FOI/202000043321
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project correspondence: EIR release

To narrow down the scope of the FOI request please include information since 27 October 2019 on funding/support by the salmon farming sector and dialogue with the salmon farming sector in relation to the West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project and the Aquaculture Interactions Manager job. Please include any informatio...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-08-20
Reference
FOI/202000052658
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Work and skills

Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund: FOI release

a) Why was the Pivotal Economic Resilience Fund (PERF) paused and then reopened and then refunded? b) What advice was provided to Fiona Hyslop with regard to pausing the PERF? c) Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and external agencies about the pausing and resumption of the PERF?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-19
Reference
FOI/202000044131
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Greater borrowing power briefings: FOI release

Any internal briefings, memo, notes or analysis produced for Kate Forbes, Fiona Hyslop or Nicola Sturgeon since 1 March on the impact greater borrowing powers would have on Scotland’s economy. How many meetings have been held where Kate Forbes, Fiona Hyslop or Nicola Sturgeon have taken part and Scotland’s borrowing po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-19
Reference
FOI/202000054054
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) records: FOI release

"any records you hold, including any records made of meetings or conversations, of exchanges between officials about the content of any material submitted by EKOS Ltd under its contract to undertake an analysis of the 2019 consultation on the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018, and any documents...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-18
Reference
FOI/202000043402
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Statutory Guidance: FOI release

"Please provide the following information in relation to the Statutory Guidance to the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018: All drafts of the guidance document Any external exchanges about changes made between versions"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.36(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-08-18
Reference
FOI/202000044344
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector