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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Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA) support in relation to COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

In the last six months : 1. Has the Scottish Government requested the deployment of service personnel under the MACA (Military Aid to Civil Authority)? If so, please can you confirm what was assistance asked for, when it was asked for and what was the response form the UK Government 2. What assessment has been carrie...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.4
Published
2021-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100135824
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Advisory Group membership: FOI release

1. How much money the Scottish government has paid each individual advisor from the covid-19 advisory group since March 2020-January 2021 for the work they have done for the covid-19 advisory group. 2. When the last time membership to the covid-19 advisory group was reviewed.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100143608
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) services contract awarded by Transport Scotland: EIR release

Infromation pertaining to the ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) Services Contract originally awarded by Transport Scotland to Charge Your Car Limited in August 2016. (i) the raw operational data to be collected by the CPNO, (ii) the processed operational data to be regularly provided by the CPNO...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100132056
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming: EIR release

Please provide information on the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming - via both wellboats, tarpaulins and any other methods - since 1 January 2016. Please include Excel spreadsheets, data, emails, letters, reports and any other information related to the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming in Scotland. ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.9 s.6(1)
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000122166
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to Celtic FC trip to Dubai: FOI release

The advice given to the SFA & the SPFL on Celtic FC trip to Dubai on the 2nd January for the week & all correspondence to Neil Doncater & the SFA & SPFL.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100132169
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Understanding teacher estimates for grading pupils receiving qualifications in 2020: FOI release

In relation to teacher estimates to grade pupils receiving qualifications in 2020, you asked: what work has been done/activities been undertaken to better understand why teacher estimates were so much higher than historic attainment please provide me with any written information exploring this issue – including, but n...

FOI already published 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000117808
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Current provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Number of jobs released on both frameworks (separately) between Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 & Apr 2020 – July 2020

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000106056
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

2nd generation framework provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

Listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Number of jobs held by all agencies at 31 March 2019 (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework)

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000118621
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Community Justice Scotland regarding unpaid work hours: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and Community Justice Scotland regarding the reduction of outstanding unpaid work hours issued as ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000107025
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

3rd generation framework provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

Listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Number of jobs held by all agencies at 31 March 2020 (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework)

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000118633
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Framework for provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

Listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between July 2020 – Sep 2020 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100134799
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communications relating to university funding: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails and phone calls) between the Scottish Government and Scottish universities regarding government funding for universities. I would like this information from 01 August 2020 to 30 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000105894
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Scottish Budget

COVID-19 route map correspondence of non-contact and contact sport: FOI release

1. A definition or definitions of “contact” and “non-contact” sport, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 2. A list of all “contact” and “non contact” sports, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 3. A copy of all Covid-19 related correspondence betwe...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000102621
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of spending on travel by Social Security Scotland staff members: FOI release

A breakdown of spending on travel by members of staff at Social Security Scotland. Broken down by the type of travel (e.g. private car hire, train, bus, taxi, plane and/or otherwise) and the amount spent on that type of travel for 2019-20 and 2020-21.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132055
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scotland's percentage of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resources: EIR release

I bring to your attention Scottish Development International's statement "Scotland has 25% of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resource" made at the following URL: https://www.sdi.co.uk/keysectors/ renewable-energy-and-low-carbon Can you please provide (1) Any discussions or analysis conducted by the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132049
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to website viewings by Scottish Government computers: FOI release

You asked for how many times have the following websites been viewed from Scottish Government computers in the period from 01/06/2020 until the 01/12/2020: 1. http://www.ihysdb.com/ 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland 3. https://sourcenews.scot/ 4. https://www.scotlandinunion.co.uk/

FOI released 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202000128030
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) statistics 2020: FOI release

A. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy from 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020, and which company (IP/Practice) registered the forms. B. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy as protected from 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020, and which c...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132042
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to the restricted height of the Old Mill Road overbridge: EIR release

1. Has a risk assessment ever been carried out regarding the restricted height of the bridge over the emergency bypass lane and if so what were the findings? 2. Have any parties or bodies expressed concerns that the bridge does not carry a height warning and if so what action was taken? 3. Are there any plans to put a ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132085
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the finalised amendments to Scottish Planning Policy: EIR release

Information about the finalised amendments to Scottish Planning Policy that were published on 18 December 2020: 1. On page 5 (of the Finalised Amendments) ( under “Evidence” reference is made to “recent litigation” and a weblink provided. However, this is simply a link to the Court of Session list of judgments, not sp...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100135573
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information relating to parental alienation: FOI release

What was the specific factor relating to parental alienation that was considered not appropriate to include the recognition of parental alienation in the Children Scotland Bill?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.11 s.16
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132015
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 laboratory testing questions: FOI release

"I am requesting furter information to points 3 and 5 of FOI/202000106118 Point 3 > why is a a Cycle Threshold of around 40 amplifications being used? Point 5 > what is the percentage of accuracy of those without symptoms?"

FOI not held 40 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100149528
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Number of patients treated at NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital: FOI release

Could you let me know how many patients have been treated at the emergency Covid- 19 hospital (Nightingale hospital) at the SECC since it was ready to receive patients in April 2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100137377
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government marketing and advertising costs: FOI release

"How much has the Scottish Government spent on NHS Scotland press and tv advertising during the lockdown restrictions?"

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100146226
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19: Local Government staff role during pandemic: FOI release

A list of the times that Aileen Campbell, Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Communities, has met with unions about local government staff’s role during the Covid pandemic Copies of any correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary or her representatives and unions relating to local government staff’s role durin...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings 6 attachments
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100141335
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector