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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22,655 matching releases

Disposable and reusable cups purchased by the Scottish Government: FOI review

You requested “How many (a) disposable cups and (b) reusable cups were purchased by the Scottish Government in each month since January 2019, broken down by month?”

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000118975
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018: EIR release

You asked for the following information on CoPLaR: 1) A copy of the findings of the stakeholder steering group that informed the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018. 2) A copy of correspondence between Scottish Ministers, civil servants and steering group members discussing the Code of Practice.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000097672
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Debt Payment Programmes (DPPs) approved by money advice service: FOI release

1. The total number of Debt Payment Programmes proposed and approved by money advice service provider for the period the 5th April 2019 until the 4th April 2020. 2. The total number of Debt Payment Programmes proposed and approved by money advice service provider for the period the 4th November 2019 until today.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.27(1)
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000102341
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 testing for university students: FOI release

Any briefing papers or advice to ministers concerning COVID-19 testing for university students,and any communications between Scottish Government officials regarding these briefings or advice. I would like this information from 15 September 2020 to 30 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000113889
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Funding of COVID-19 vaccine deployment in Scotland: FOI release

“With the second vaccine (oxford) now rolling out, is the UK taxpayer funding it, or does it come from the Scottish Parliament budget?”

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100132021
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence from councils to Scottish Government regarding local planning decision: FOI release

From 1 January 2020 to present: Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters and/or otherwise) from councils to the Scottish Government regarding the Scottish Government overturning local planning decision on appeal.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000117628
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence on the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) Review: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails, typed or hand-written notes, text messages otherwise) on the subject of the SFC Review of Coherent Provision and Sustainability. I would like this information from 20 September 2020 to 20 November 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000115504
Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Information regarding planning application appeals: EIR release

Information on the percentage of planning application appeals which are granted by the reporter against those submitted, for the last 20 years, in all regions of Scotland.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000122887
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Annual death totals in Scotland for the last 5 years: FOI release

Yearly death totals in Scotland for the last 5 years up-to and including today’s date (21/12). This is the total number of deaths regardless of cause of death.

FOI released 70 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000128465
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to aquaculture practices within the Scottish Aquaculture industry: EIR release

Information regarding aquaculture practices within the Scottish aquaculture industry, specifically: In 2018 and 2019 respectively, what tonnage of finfish produced in Scotland was stunned prior to slaughter? In 2018 and 2019 respectively, what tonnage of finfish produced in Scotland was not stunned prior to slaughter?...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.3
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000116077
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Emergency COVID-19 fund for housebuilders in Scotland: FOI release

"Details of the level of due diligence carried out by government officials and criteria used prior to determining the amount of the recent loan grant...through the emergency Coronavirus fund for housebuilders in Scotland."

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202100141340
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, +1 more … Money and tax

Internal communication relating to alternative college awards 2020: FOI release

You asked for the following: 1. Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls) regarding the alternative 2020 awards model for the college awards (including HN Qualifications, NC, NPA, and NQ freestanding units). 2. Any communication...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000095872
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Further questions pertaining to First Minister’s meeting with Geoff Aberdein: FOI release

In relation to your previous request (FOI2020/00090531) and the inclusion of a reference to a meeting on 29 March 2018 in the remit of the James Hamilton Inquiry, you asked for: (1) Where was this information recorded, such that the Deputy First Minister was able to provide it to Mr Hamilton? (2) When did the Deputy Fi...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.8(1) s.14(2) s.14 s.14O
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100140064
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information regarding all Scottish universities: FOI release

1. A list of all the universities that are located in Scotland please? Information to include with the universities: Establishment Number, URN, LA (code and name), DCSF School Number, Establishment Name, Type Of Establishment (code and name), Number on Roll, Datazone(code and name). 2. The status whether each school es...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000102213
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Catch data for waters fished by Eden Angling Association: EIR release

Salmon and sea trout data for waters fished by the Eden Angling Association in 2010 - 2014.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000101715
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Register of Interests held by the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked: "Please supply copies of the Register of Interests held by the Scottish Government for each of the current non-executive and deputy non-executive directors of the Scottish Government. For each of the above people, please also supply details of any expenses claimed in the last 12 months in connection with t...

FOI released 95 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000111726
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to Scottish Government mobile phone contracts: FOI release

Could you please provide the following information with regards to the organisation’s mobile phones contract: Network provider(s) - please provide me with the network provider name e.g. EE, Telefonica, Vodafone, Three. Annual average spend for each network provider - can you please provide me with the average annual s...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000118610
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Executive Nurse Director role during COVID 19: FOI release

You asked for a copy of the letter ‘Executive Nurse Director Role During COVID-19’ sent from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport to Executive Nurse Directors on 17 May 2020, as referred to in a footnote to the Care Home Review (without a link) published on 3 November.

FOI unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000108955
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the launch of Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB): FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages, phone calls or otherwise) between Ministers (including the First Minister), Special Advisors and civil servants in the Scottish Government Press Office concerning the official launch of the Scottish National Investment Bank on 23 November 2020. 2...

FOI transferred 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000129473
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

HM Fire Service Inspectorate equality mainstream report: FOI release

1.Copies of our last two equality mainstreaming report. 2.The number of employees who have declared a disability. 3.The number of employees who have declared no disability. 4.The number of employees who have declined to answer. 5.Total headcount.

FOI not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000129796
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Government Audit and Assurance Committee (SGAAC): FOI release

"The minutes (and associated materials, such as, but not limited to agendas, papers, reports or presentations) for any meetings held between senior Scottish Government staff and nonexecutive directors and deputy directors of the Scottish Government. I am interested in records relating to any meetings that have taken pl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) s.38(1)B s.34(1)
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100134076
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport meeting with Care Home Relatives Scotland (CHRS): FOI release

Details of the meetings the Minister for Older People, Christina McKelvie, has had with each of the following since March 2020: Care home staff Care home residents Care home residents’ family members Care home resident or family member lobbying groups Representatives of Scottish care Please detail the date, length an...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.30
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000116009
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to the One Million Words of Kindness campaign: FOI release

a) Please confirm the total spend so far on the ‘One Million Words of Kindness’ campaign? b) Please confirm the total budget for the ‘One Million Words of Kindness’ campaign? c) Please confirm the total costs associated with the design, printing and distribution of the 100,000 ‘One Million Words of Kindness’ postcard...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000118682
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19: Public health impact on university students: FOI release

Any analysis carried out, and any briefings produced for Ministers in relation to this analysis, concerning the public health impact of students either starting university or returning to university. I would like this information from 15 August 2020 to 15 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000113893
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector