Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,655releases indexed
40,520attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,395partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,395 unclear 7,405 not held 3,242 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5153 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3730 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 3001 s.17(1) 2928 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1227 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 8 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,313 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Provision of laptops or tablets for school children: FOI review

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, texts or WhatsApp messages) on the subject of the introduction of the provision of laptops or tablets for school children. You would like this information from 20 January 2021 to 20 March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100202932 review of 202100187590
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to conversion therapy in Scotland: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence and records of discussions with the following organisations regarding conversion therapy in Scotland since 1 April 2020: 1. Equality Network 2. Scottish Trans Alliance 3. Stonewall 4. End Conversion Therapy Scotland 5. LGBT Youth Scotland

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100204739
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Statistics on driving licence disqualifications: FOI release

Statistics on driving licence disqualifications going back for the last ten years.

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100208512
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Breakdown of traffic on A78: EIR release

1. Which is the most recent report/s completed on the level of traffic on the A78? How can I access it/them online? 2. When was the study leading to that/those report undertaken? How can I access that/those online? 3. How were the decisions on any traffic control measures taken, by whom and when? Can I access the meeti...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.7 s.9 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100197406
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ninth international conference on wind turbine noise correspondence: FOI release

1. Did a Scottish Government representative attend the Ninth International Conference on Wind Turbine Noise event, which took place between May 18 and 21, 2021, either in person or virtually? 2. Were notes taken by this representative and, if so, could these notes be provided. 3. Did the representative report on this e...

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100208704
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Winning tender received from 2i Limited for testing services: FOI release

Information in relation to the winning tender received by the Scottish Government from 2i Limited for Testing Services.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 18 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100204679
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Breakdown of planning application appeals since 2011: EIR release

1. In the calendar years 2011-2021 how many appeals, of all types have you received from the following companies: Teague Group S1 Developments MNM Developments Glencairn Properties 2. Of these appeals, how many were for: Residential use Purpose Built Student Accommodation Commercial use A mix of all three Other usag...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100207520
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

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

Communications regarding wraparound childcare: FOI release

“Please provide any internal Scottish Government communications (including but not limited to letters, emails and phone calls), on the subject of wraparound childcare provision that occurred between 29 March 2021 and 6 April 2021.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100202565
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Updated statistics relating to accidents occurred at A9 Tain: FOI release

Following your previous application (202100173450) you asked if we held more up to date statistics on car accidents that have occurred at the four junctions of the A9 at Tain.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100207428
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Gourock, Dunoon, Kilcreggan Infrastructure and Vessels Project: EIR release

I understand that the steering group of the Gourock, Dunoon, Kilcreggan Infrastructure and Vessels Project (GDKIVP) met on May 10th 2021. Please supply agenda reports, minutes etc. considered at that meeting, as well as any background documents considered (e.g. presentations, reports).

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100205474
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the handling of harassment complaints: FOI release

1. The email of 5th December 2017 sent from Deputy Director within the People Directorate at the Scottish Government to the Detective Chief Superintendent (DCS), Head of Public Protection at Police Scotland, concerning the development of the Scottish Government’s procedure for handling harassment complaints. 2. Minutes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100160391
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

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

Technologies used by Transport Scotland: FOI release

Details of technologies used by Transport Scotland for HR, Payroll, L&D, Finance, Procurement, and Contact Centre.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100208308
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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

Request made regarding environmental information: FOI release

How many requests you received that related to:- Environment Building standards Drains Smokefree sites In the past 3 years- from anyone ie any requester.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.20
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100206694
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, 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 with Home Office officials relating to immigration raids: FOI release

Copies of correspondence between Scottish Government officials and UK Home Office officials, regarding the immigration raids on Kenmure Street, Glasgow, on Thursday May 13. I'm particularly interested in forewarning of the raid - so if a timescale for correspondence needs to be applied please position this before the e...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100202063
Directorate
Topic
International, 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

Correspondence between Scottish Government and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement: FOI release

Any agendas, minutes, briefings, emails, correspondence between Scottish Government or NHS officials and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement from 1st February 2021 to present.

FOI already published 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.33 s.38(1)
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100199551
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Cellebrite forensic analysis tools: FOI release

“On April 21 a blog post was published by the CEO of mobile phone messaging app Signal: The blog called into question the security of Cellebrite forensic analysis tools. These tools are used by Police Scotland. https://signal.org/blog/cellebrite-vulnerabilities/. Please could you supply me with copies or records of all...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100202118
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

COVID 19 unpaid carer registration statistics via NHS Inform website: FOI release

Details over how many people have registered as unpaid carers via the NHS Inform page below since March 15. Please break down the total by weekly timeframe. For example how many had registered by March 22, March 29, etc until current date and please also supply any correspondence between Public Health Scotland and the ...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100196840
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, 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

Funding statistics for Invercauld Estates: FOI release

"I would like to request information of any land stewardship, farming subsidy payment or any payment made by the Scottish Government to the owners of the Invercauld Estate which they receive by virtue of their beneficial ownership of that estate & qualification for payments based on established criteria. I request deta...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100199612
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector