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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Private Rent Sector Landlord (non-business) COVID-19 Loan Scheme questions: FOI release

1. The total number of applications made to the Private Rent Sector Landlord (non-business) COVID-19 Loan Scheme. 2. The total number of successful applicants to the Private Rent Sector Landlord (non-business) COVID-19 Loan Scheme. 3. The total Scottish Government funding that has been given to applicants through the...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2020-12-15
Reference
FOI/202000115141
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

COVID-19 and organised classes for children: FOI release

Question 1 - any evidence or investigation undertaken pertaining to the risk assessment or relative infection rates and spread of Covid-19 in the following settings overall and by age breakdown if available; 1. Indoor classes for children 2. Hospitality settings 3. Nursery schools 4. Supermarkets 5. Parks and recreatio...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-15
Reference
FOI/202000093059
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the hospitality sector during lockdown: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (emails, letters or otherwise) received by Scottish Ministers/special advisors between 29 October to 11 November from those identified as working in the hospitality industry either as owners, employers, staff or otherwise.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-15
Reference
FOI/202000110668
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, +1 more … Public sector

COVID-19 cases by local authority area statistics: FOI release

You asked for the breakdown of Covid cases by local authority area that has been used to inform decision making in terms of the introduction of tiers and the ongoing management of the tier system.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2020-12-15
Reference
FOI/202000112839
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Successful tender submissions for BSL-based Video Relay Service: FOI release

"tender submission that was successful" in relation to the Scottish Government contract for a BSL-based Video Relay Service.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) s.25(1)
Published
2020-12-14
Reference
FOI/202000109719
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Referendums Scotland Bill Team - date of formation: FOI release

You asked for: a) The date on which the Referendums Scotland Bill Team was formed. b) The date on which the first civil servant started working as part of the Referendums Scotland Bill Team.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000106096
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Websites accessed by Scottish Government staff: FOI release

You asked for: The most visited websites by Scottish Government staff on Holyrood computers in the 12 months up to the end of September 2020 (30 September 2019 to 30 September 2020). Please provide a list of the top 15 websites accessed, with a total number of times each website was visited and the average time a user...

FOI cost limit 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000101936
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Statistics on Scottish Government Car Service: FOI release

You asked for: The amount the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2020/21 (to the date of this request). Number of cars in the Scottish Government, Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2020/21 (to the date of this request). The number of FTE staff working...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000103801
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions regarding Early Learning and Childcare: FOI release

You requested the following information: Please provide figures for how many settings are currently providing 1140 funded hours and how many are providing less. Can you please show the figures overall as well as split by Council and split into PVI and LA settings. Please state whether each Council is being given full...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.6 s.25(1)
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000104094
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 in Scotland: FOI release

1. Full Disclosure of ACTUAL deaths caused only by SARS-nCov-2, In particular, make sure anything regarding ‘pollution liability’, ‘policy enhancement’ and ‘schedules of exclusions’ documents in relation to the commercial public liability insurance policy held by Ayrshire and Arran Health Boards hospitals and clinics. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000111355
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning legislation and police powers in enforcing restrictions: FOI release

1. Copies of all the scientific evidence used to determine the efficacy of Scotland's 4 tiers rules. 2. Details of devolved legislative powers being used by Scotland to enforce these 4 tiers. 3. Details of devolved legislative powers being used or will be used to prevent travel in / out of Scotland and around Scotlan...

FOI unclear 55 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.6 s.25(1) s.20 s.49
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000103347
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Question regarding COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings: FOI release

“Please provide any scientific evidence which justifies the fact that in level 4 restriction only 15 people can attend a wedding and wedding receptions are not allowed while funeral wakes, christenings, Bar Mitzvah’s etc are allowed for up to 20 people. Please also provide any evidence justifying why a distinction is m...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000111732
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 testing efficiency: FOI release

Of the positive cases of COVID-19 that have been reported by the Scottish Government for which the real time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) COVID-19 test was used how many results used an isolated virus as the reference standard i.e. how many were genuine positive cases?

FOI not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-10
Reference
FOI/202000107186
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Effectiveness of COVID-19 testing and antibody testing in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for: "I would like if you could confirm please what constitutes covid 'cases' the cases you report to the public every day/week?" Then you stated - "obviously your number of cases that you report are from the pcr test ie the number of positive pcr test results. Its just I notice on public health England's i...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.17
Published
2020-12-10
Reference
foi/202000115064
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Lothian member appointment applicants: FOI release

You asked for: “What was the field?” in respect of the NHS Lothian members round advertised from 4 September 2020 with a closing date for applications of 25 September 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2020-12-10
Reference
FOI/202000111178
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government provision of Interim IT and Interim Professional staff services: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. How many jobs filled by each agency on each framework.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.1
Published
2020-12-10
Reference
FOI/202000106058
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government public body placements in situ: FOI release

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 placements currently in situ who have been with the same public body since before Apr 2019.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.1
Published
2020-12-10
Reference
FOI/202000106060
Directorate
Topic

External Affairs expenditure in current financial year 2020/2021: FOI release

How much of the international/external relations budget has been spent in FY2020/2021? How much of the same budget has been reallocated towards COVID support measures and spend? How much of any spend of the external relations fund has been spent on travel in FY2020/21?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-12-10
Reference
FOI/202000111488
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +2 more … Programme for Government, Public sector

COVID-19 Test and Protect app : FOI release

1. How many individual app users have been alerted that they have been in close contact with another app user who tested positive for coronavirus since the app was launched on 10 September 2020? 2. What proportion of app users does this represent? 3. How many close contact alerts in total have been sent out via the app...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2020-12-10
Reference
FOI/202000111596
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning issues faced during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

1. Is it not the case that the First Minister's failure to order lockdown early enough caused the death of 2,000 citizens in Scotland? 2. What is the name of the expert/s that was/were advising the First Minister about lockdown during the first three weeks of March 2020? 3. How many reports did that expert/those expe...

FOI not held 70 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-09
Reference
FOI/202000087292
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with President of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA): FOI release

All correspondence received by or communicated from any of the Scottish Ministers, or their special advisors and Councillor Allison Evison, President of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities during 2019/2020 calendar years- relating to either; A. The allocation of the £50 Million for schools awarded as a result ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-12-09
Reference
FOI/202000111613
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

COVID-19 pandemic funding received from Westminster: FOI release

Since 1st March 2020 How much money has been received from Westminster to help Scotland deal with the Covid pandemic How much has been spent and on what How much has been allocated but not yet spent and on what How much has yet to be spent How much money has been promised but not yet received from Westminster to help ...

FOI cost limit 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-12-09
Reference
FOI/202000108809
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 pandemic and death statistics: FOI release

Q1 - % of deaths with COVID who had underlying critical illness – and how was that marked on death certificate Q2 - % only of COVID deaths Q3 - % age groups Q4 - % of numbers in supposed affected area’s Q5 - % of false positive tests. Q6 - How much does the company who operates your track and test costs to you and what...

FOI released 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-09
Reference
FOI/202000104948
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Hate Crime & Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

The list of organisations that Humza Yousaf consulted with relating to his statement to parliament outlining the changes made to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill. Details of the correspondence between these organisations and Humza Yousaf between the dates of 1 July 2020 and 23 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-12-09
Reference
FOI/202000090525
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector