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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Data regarding the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme: FOI release

1) What has the yearly budget been for grants within the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) since its inception? Please provide a yearly breakdown. 2) How many applications have been received year on year? 3) How many of the applications have been accepted and rejected? Please provide a yearly breakdown. 4)...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-05-05
Reference
FOI/202100175122
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documents concerning ICT plans and strategy : FOI release

Information around the internal plans and strategy documents around ICT for Transport Scotland. I wish to obtain the following documents: 1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that presents the structure of the...

FOI not held 70 score 2 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-04
Reference
FOI/202100189989
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 face coverings for primary age children: FOI release

1. Please provide the definition of 'widespread transmission' that the Scottish Government is using when deciding whether children aged 6-11 should wear face coverings in line with WHO and UNICEF's advice. 2. Inverclyde's rate of Covid-19 is currently 15.4 per 100k with a test positivity rate of 0.6% (source: Public H...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-04-30
Reference
FOI/202100190252
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Case for Change Report: EIR release

With regards to the STAG Appraisal - Case for Change Report - March 2021 - A9 - North Kessock to Tore study: 1. How much WSP Consultants were paid for preparing the above study 2. Why has the list of representatives of stakeholder organisations at Appendix J of the report been redacted.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)
Published
2021-04-30
Reference
FOI/202100186285
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 survey gender identity questions: FOI release

"I have been taking the above survey, run on the Scottish Government's behalf by Progressive Research. One of the demographic questions asks what is my 'gender identity', and gives response options pertaining to biological sex (male and female), as well as "other gender identity" and "prefer not to say". Since gender i...

FOI unclear 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.7
Published
2021-04-29
Reference
FOI/202100173238
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 national vaccinations questions: FOI Review

1. “Why is the whole country being vaccinated and what is the justification for this?” 2. “Why are we vaccinating people with an unknown medicine?”

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2021-04-29
Reference
FOI/202100181782 - Review of 202100165871
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Education Scotland evaluations of school quality on six point scale: FOI release

Similar to the freedom information request here (FOI reference: FOI/202000044014), I would like as easily accessible download of all Education Scotland’s evaluations of schools’ quality on the six-point scale, including the Seed code, name and date of last inspection, as well as the local authority of each school. If t...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-29
Reference
FOI/202100169937
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Offences in relation to salmon farming: EIR release

(i) Information relating to all/any offences relating to salmon farming (not all aquaculture) and not just those offences outlined under section 45 (3) of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. To include all non-compliances and offences relating to salmon farming (in seawater and freshwater); and (ii) that a table of informa...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.45 s.20 s.39 s.43 s.11 s.11(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-29
Reference
FOI/202100164409
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of Movers and Shakers Build to Rent forum dinner 2017: FOI release

The then Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, Derek MacKay, at Movers and Shakers Build to Rent Forum, pre-conference dinner, 11 October 2017. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Copy of any speech delivered 4. List of all attendees 5. Minutes or notes from any meeting 6...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2021-04-29
Reference
FOI/202100167551
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 NHS Forth Valley region vaccination statistics: FOI release

1. How many people since the first day of the vaccine rollout in the NHS Forth Valley Region have received at least their first covid-19 Vaccine? 2. How many people have been admitted to Hospital in said region with adverse effects directly resulting from a Covid-19 Vaccine? 3. How many people in the region have died f...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-04-29
Reference
FOI/202100189198
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 Managed Isolation numbers of passengers arriving at Scottish airports: FOI release

The figure for how many passengers arriving to Scottish airports from overseas have undergone or are currently undergoing hotel quarantine. The Scottish Government mandated on 9th February that all arrivals from countries other than the Irish Republic must do so.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2021-04-29
Reference
FOI/202100195512
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 hospital parking charges during pandemic: FOI release

To ask how much the Minister agreed to pay towards NHS Lothian parking so that it was free in COVID 19 CRISIS situation? To ask what the initial time of free parking was? To ask if this was extended? To ask the cost of the extended time?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-29
Reference
FOI/202100185994
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Shettleston Housing Association grants: FOI release

Information on Shettleston Housing Association - how much money was given to the TSB bank in Shettleston Road for them to build a new bank, all grants they have received in the past 25 years and how these grants were distributed.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-04-28
Reference
FOI/202100162357
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland Non-Prescribed Sign Applications: EIR release

A list of all non-prescribed signs, including designs of said signs, that local authorities have sought approval for from Scottish Ministers since 2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-28
Reference
FOI/202100165487
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 Breakdown of additional funds for health and social care: FOI release

How the extra additional funds for health and social care have been used. Could I request a breakdown of spending and how much each local authority received?

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-04-28
Reference
FOI/202100178866
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Details of meeting with representatives from Build to Rent sector 2018: FOI release

Scottish Government Ministers Kate Forbes and Derek Mackay attending a ‘Private rented sector meet/dinner’ on 11 September 2018. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda(s) 3. List of attendees 4. Minutes or notes from meeting(s) 5. Post meeting action points 6. Venue, cost of, and details of ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-28
Reference
FOI/202100167544
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 risk assessment for mask wearing: FOI release

A risk assessment for mask wearing, and whether the following questions have been assessed: 1. Testing for bacteria inside the mask after use. 2. Oxygen levels while wearing mask. 3. Disposal of masks as they are all over the streets. 4. Cleaning of public bins with disinfectant.

FOI released 100 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.4 s.25(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-28
Reference
FOI/202100163909
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Police Authority funding 2020-2021: FOI release

1. Whether this additional £10 million in funding was outlined in the spending in the Scottish Government budget 2021-22, whether in Police Central Government spending, Scottish Police Authority spending, the 'Recover, Renew, Transform' Programme or another area. If it was, please outline the budget it was included in....

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100180898
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Total cost of resurfacing works on M90: EIR release

Further to your previous request (ref 202100172354) you asked for the exact, or estimated, cost of the road re-surfacing works which had been carried out on the M90 Perth to Inverkeithing motorway over the last year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100187886
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to Cyber Essential certificates: FOI release

I understand that the Scottish Government received two Cyber Essentials certificates for Public administration and defence. One (IASME-CE-006782) was issued on 19/10/2020 and the other (IASME-CEP-001637) was issued on 23/11/2020. With regards to these certifications: 1. Please supply the documentation that names all th...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100177392
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Fireworks (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: FOI release

The Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment states that the Scottish Government consulted with various stake holders in respect of this instrument. In light of the industry and public interest in this matter, we would request the following:- 1. Copies of correspondence (written and email) regarding this proposed legi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) s.20 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100163098
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Discussions with Police Scotland regarding potential restrictions on border: FOI release

All correspondence, or records of discussions, between any representative of the Scottish Government and Police Scotland about potential restrictions on the border with England, between November 1, 2020, and today. Please provide copies of any email correspondence about this issue, and any records, formal or informal m...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100165898
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Documents pertaining to teachers one off payment of £400: FOI release

All documentation regarding the decision to offer a single payment to teachersand lecturers rather than paying an amount determined by student numbers. All documentation regarding the decision to offer £400, including how this specific amount was calculated.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100163050
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair work meeting with Miller Homes: FOI release

Derek McKay meeting with Chris Endsor, Chief Executive of Miller Homes on 1 October 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100167507
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 Student testing rollout and marketing costs: FOI release

In relation to lateral flow testing made available to students (detailed here: https://www.gov.scot/news/guidance-for-students-returning-home/), please provide me the total cost of the testing rollout to the Scottish Government. 2) Please, if possible, break this down by the following categories. 2a) Rent cost for test...

FOI unclear 55 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2A s.2B s.17(1)
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202000127823
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector