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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Information relating to autism post diagnostic pilot: FOI review

1. A breakdown of what organisation received what amount, with an explanation as to why that amount; 2. A minute(s) of the meeting which picked the said organisations; and 3. Any procurement/tendering of such applications for being in the pilot.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202000128999 Review of 202000122220
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Analysis of prison population levels: FOI release

Scottish Government analysis underpinning the claim that Scottish Conservative Justice policy would result in 3000 additional prisoner places being required across the prison estate.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100133067
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 scientific evidence discussions concerning restrictions within hospitality sector: FOI release

Any records relating to the scientific, statistical, or medical evidence related to public health controls on the spread of Covid-19 and how these relate to the hospitality sector, such as pubs and restaurants, at any point between the date of this request [4 November 2020] and 1 March 2020. We would like to limit our ...

FOI unclear 80 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.3 s.4 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100146009
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to flu vaccination programme 2020: FOI release

All correspondence between NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and the Scottish Government relating to the flu vaccination programme for 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 6 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000102570
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding enhanced restrictions for places of worship: FOI release

“I would like to make an foi request with regards to the latest restrictions in place on places of worship. Can you provide details of any meeting minutes, or other recorded information, that pertains to any discussion or consideration made to ensure the regulations and guidance on places of worship comply with the Eu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100132535
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence with Highlands and Islands Airport Limited: FOI release

Copies of correspondence between the Scottish Government and Highlands and Islands Airport Limited regarding parliamentary questions S5W-31906 and S5W-31907, and S5W-31905 and S5W-39108.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000110475
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Expenditure of Scottish Government Germany Twitter account: FOI release

Please confirm total cost to run the Scottish Government Germany Twitter account. Please include the following: 1. Total number of staff used to manage this twitter account. 2. The Twitter account has a location of Berlin, Germany. Is this account operated from Berlin and if so, please provide the total cost of running...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100132239
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

School leaver average tariff score: FOI release

You asked for: Schools in Scottish Borders – average leaver tariff score Schools is Scottish Borders – dyslexic children leavers average tariff score Schools in Scotland – average leaver tariff score Schools is Scotland – dyslexic children leavers average tariff score Peebles High School – average leaver tariff score P...

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100144323
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish government funding provided to Scottish businesses: FOI release

1. Please can you confirm the total amount of money the Scottish Government have received from the UK Government. 2. The amount of money that has been distributed to Scottish business in grant support.

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100134717
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Grant repayments made by landowners: EIR release

In the past five years, how many grants have been repaid from landowners back to your organisation for trees that had been planted on their land, but had subsequently been removed. Could this be broken down by i) year and ii) the reason for repayment (for example, to make way for windfarm development).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100133574
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Electronic Counting for Local Elections tender: FOI release

A copy of the successful tender for the procurement, Electronic Counting for Local Elections, and, in addition, for the identity of all of the other organisations who tendered.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1)
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000126345
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefings referencing a Section 30 order: FOI release

Copies of all briefings prepared by civil servants which include reference to a Section 30 order. On 5 January 2021, you clarified that your request was information referencing a Section 30 order in the context of an independence referendum.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.29(1)
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000121883
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 Vaccination Programme priority list: FOI release

In relation to the COVID-19 vaccination priority groups: Why the care homeworkers are set as the 1st priority group in Wave 1 to receive the vaccine, and the much vulnerable care home residents are at the 4th position in Wave 1?

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.15 s.2
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100144309
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

The number of teachers by gender and ethnicities: FOI release

How many black female qualified teachers you have in Scotland from the year 2015-2020? How many black male teachers qualified teachers you have in Scotland from the year 2015-2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100133377
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Referendums Scotland Bill Team: FOI release

Copies of all emails that include the phrase ‘Referendums Scotland Bill Team’ (including in the message, email signature or an attachment) from: 1 September 2020 to 8 September 2020 8 September 2020 to 15 September 2020 15 September 2020 to 22 September 2020 22 September 2020 to 29 September 2020 29 September 2020 to 6...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000106129
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Programme for Government, Public sector

Support provided to animal health and welfare: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of funding in support of animal health and welfare, how much is given to what organisations and on what grounds are the funds to be used for and are they fully transparent in disclosing these funds in the public’s interest. You requested information for the following financial years: 2012/2013...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000110416
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Protect Scotland App user statistics: FOI release

1. The total number of times the 'Protect Scotland' application has been downloaded on both iOS and Android devices as of February 1st, 2021 2. The total number of devices that are actively running the 'Protect Scotland' application on both iOS and Android devices as of February 1st, 2021 3. Any and all projections o...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.4
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100149430
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Teaching posts funded by Pupil Equity Funding (PEF): FOI release

You asked for how many teaching posts have been funded by PEF in each of the academic years since the funding model was initiated. Please provide a breakdown of these data showing 1. Permanent posts vs temporary posts (percentages) 2. Full-time posts vs part-time posts (percentages) 3. Standard teaching posts vs promot...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100136537
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Westminster funding to assist with COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

Where has all the money gone sent north by Westminster to help with the covid crisis? Where can I find out what happened to all the money? Where did the SNP get the money for TV ads?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100136879
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Appointment process for senior Civil Servants: FOI release

You asked: "Is it possible to find out the procedure to select the top civil servant in Scotland! Is he/she chosen by Westminster or is it under the complete gift of the Scottish Government?"

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100143537
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Forestry spend and usage of COVID-19 PPE: FOI release

Q1 Please provide the contact details for the person responsible in procurement for PPE. i.e. name and email address. If unable to provide individual name, please provide a general email for Procurement. Q2 Can you confirm if hand gel / hand sanitiser is being procured to combat Covid-19 and if so, can you please provi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000107800
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Internal emails on specific dates: FOI release

1. All emails sent by Liz Lloyd, Chief of Staff to the First Minister, on 28 and 29 January 2021. 2. All emails sent by any diary secretary or assistant who works for Liz Lloyd, on 28 and 29 January 2021. 3. All emails sent by Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Government, to Liz Lloyd on 28 and 29 Janua...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100148280
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19: Monies received from Westminster to assist businesses: FOI release

“Since March 2020 how much has the Scottish Government received from Westminster to help small businesses and how much of that total has been spent on these businesses.”

FOI not held 65 score 16 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100151818
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax

COVID-19 scientific evidence backing the closure of schools: FOI release

1. Why did the Scottish government choose to ignore the science produced by SPi-B and DfE? 2. Why did the Scottish government choose to not follow the science produced by SPi-B and DfE? 3. Why did the Scottish government choose to choose to put our children at risk of suicide by continuing to keep them out of school? 4...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence meetings 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100151007
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, +1 more … Public sector

Public health consultancy fees for advice on Covid-19: FOI release

The Scottish Government spending on public health consultancy from academic establishments, including Edinburgh University School of Public Health, for Covid-19 and spending other than Covid-19 advice.

FOI not held 40 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-05
Reference
FOI/202100136662
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector