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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Scottish Government correspondence concerning National 5 exams in 2021: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, typed or hand written notes, text messages or phone calls) regarding National 5 exams in 2021. I would like this information from 20 August 2020 to 08 October 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-12-08
Reference
FOI/202000099398
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

James Hamilton QC investigation remit: FOI release

Does the remit of the Investigation being conducted by James Hamilton officially include whether there has been ANY breach of ANY part of the Ministerial Code by the First Minister - including section 1.3(c) - or is his brief restricted to the narrower aspects of the Code specified in the remit published by the Scottis...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.1
Published
2020-12-08
Reference
FOI/202000108998
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former First Minister investigation and trial: FOI release

1. The name(s), job title(s) and employer(s) of the person or persons who decided what charges should be brought in the criminal proceedings against the former First Minister. 2. The name(s) of any SNP MSP who had an input to the charges brought against the former First Minister. The name(s) of any SNP member(s) of sta...

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-08
Reference
FOI/202000107081
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 Face coverings evidence in schools: FOI release

The scientific data which the Scottish government has used to inform decisions and recommendations regarding mask wearing in secondary schools and the specific data which has further informed increased recommendations regarding this for S4-6 pupils today. The cost benefit analysis/equality impact assessments carried ou...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.34(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-08
Reference
FOI/202000106122
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding screening opinions for grid services: EIR release

You asked if Section 36 screening requests and opinions are available to the public to view, and for copies of screening opinions for grid services facilities at Blackhillock (Moray) and Kincardine (Fife).

FOI/EIR released 100 score 14 working days correspondence s.36 4 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000096208
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Animals found on the road figures: EIR release

You asked for "the following data points regarding dead animals found on the road network you manage for the period from 01 June 2019 and the 13 September 2020. The count and types of animals found on each road split by species (dog, badger, cat etc.) The volume of reports by month split by road name and animal type A...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000091928
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen Programme Board meeting notes: EIR release

You asked for: "Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with the A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen Programme Board meeting minutes, papers and material presented from Sept 2018 to the current date.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000092070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Companies currently listed on the Register of Insolvencies (ROI) that are due to be removed: FOI release

You asked us to provide the names and Companies House registration numbers of all companies currently listed on the Register of Insolvencies (ROI) that are due to be removed from the ROI within the period of one year following the date on which this request is actioned.

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000098546
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government budget used to address the issue of domestic abuse: FOI release

You asked how much of the Scottish Government budget has been used to address the issue of domestic abuse broken down a) by the percentage of the overall budget, b) for each financial year since 2015 until 2020 c) whether this money was passed on to public bodies, third sector organisations or used for Scottish Govern...

FOI not held 65 score 19 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000092860
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence and funding on commissioned polling: FOI release

You asked for: Any opinion polling and research into public attitudes to the Union/Scottish independence carried out by the Scottish Government over the last year? Details of all questions and all subjects on which the Scottish Government has carried out or commissioned polling in the last year? Details of any focus g...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000093739
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland: FOI release

1. Was it legal to implement ANY restrictions to peoples’ liberties during this Covid mess made by the government and where can I find out when this legislation was given under law ? 2. Presently IS it legal to continue restrictions? 3. Is it now legal to trample over people human rights (as no one has ever answered ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000106239
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence mentioning “National Brand Strategy”: FOI release

Please provide copies of all communications, briefings, or reports, sent or received by members of the Scottish Government or the Civil Service, including their offices and Special Advisors, since 25th May 2018 and mentioning “National Brand Strategy”.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000094134
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recruitment of Client Support Advisor follow up questions: FOI release

Please can I request an update/new information on a previous request that was responded to on 17th September 2019: FOI reference: FOI/19/02065 on vacancy IRC70271E Client Support Advisor. I would be appreciative if I could receive the following information: The number of applicants who were offered a job but declined...

FOI unclear 55 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence s.11
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000100529
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions on Exercise Cygnus and page extracts: FOI release

Please provide the title of Scottish Government Ministers (including the First Minister), Cabinet Secretaries and health officials that attended each of the four COBRA meetings. Page 42 states that participants in EC were asked to produce: 1) evaluation of their performance against the criteria based on the exercise ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 73 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000068643
Directorate
Topic

ScotRail and the support during the pandemic: FOI release

You asked for the following information:- 1. The full amount from when the government started paying Scotrail wages to the present day. 2. How much revenue has Scotrail lost since the pandemic started in March to the present day? 3. What other public service has had extra money put into it since the start of the pan...

FOI not held 45 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.3
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000094525
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding polling by Ipsos Mori/STV News: FOI release

You asked for details on: Any Scottish Government emails from 11-15 October 2020 (inclusive), either internal or external, concerning polling by Ipsos Mori/STV News or news inquiries or news coverage related to this polling. Please also include attachments to these emails. Any briefings or notes provided to Scottish ...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000098657
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Justice portfolio briefing notes for FMQs session on 17 September 2020: FOI release

You asked for: ‘The First Minister’s Briefing for the FMQs session which took place on 17 September 2020. More specifically with regards to victims of crime, crime statistics or any other part of the briefing relevant to the justice portfolio’.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000100246
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Trauma cars and Mental Health Officers employed in local authorities: FOI release

1. To ask the Scottish Government how many Trauma cars are working with the Ambulance service in all areas of Scotland; 2. To ask the Scottish Government how many Mental Health Officers are employed in local authorities; 3. To ask the Scottish Government the outcome of the Police Scotland six week initiative, tested ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.17
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000098945
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Covered cost of staff Christmas parties and other festive arrangements: FOI release

You asked for: The allocated budget for each Scottish Government department to cover the cost of their staff Christmas parties (in whatever form they might take) and other festive arrangements for 2020. Please could you provide the per-head Christmas budget for each department, as well as the total for each (i.e. A d...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000110616
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National standards for operation of Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs): FOI review

You asked for 'the recorded date when the National Standards between the Scottish Government and SafeLives were agreed pertaining to the operation of Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs).'

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000108958 Review of FOI/202000102856
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information on Lochaber Delivery Group: FOI release

You asked for the following information on the Lochaber Delivery Group: 1. its remit 2. its membership 3. the dates of its meetings 4. for which of those meetings Mr Ewing was present and in the chair (physically or virtually), 5. the latest agreed minutes.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.5
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000104371
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence concerning the approval of the proposed exam moderation system: FOI release

What form and when the recommendations of the SQA for the award of grades after the cancellation of exams were approved by Scottish Ministers, including the First Minister and the Scottish Cabinet. In particular did Ministers approve the proposed moderation system and on what basis ?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000092924
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding supplied to Relationship Scotland: FOI review

You asked for funding and conditions of funding for Relationships Scotland. You wrote and asked for the following: Please supply me with the total amount of funding supplied to Relationship Scotland from 1st March 2020 until present date? Please break this down for each funding item i.e. funding t provide training on...

FOI unclear 50 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000092017 Review
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Supplementary Guidance on Planning Obligations documentation by Fife Council: FOI release

You asked for confirmation of what documentation was submitted by Fife Council in support of the notice of intention to adopt Supplementary Guidance on Planning Obligations, through reference to Scottish Ministers correspondence to Fife Council on 12 March 2018.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000108713
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Follow up to FOI/202000079230 - Disclosure Scotland and recruitment agencies: FOI release

You asked for : Question 1 Were all the temporary staff taken on as a result of Disclosure Scotland putting its new IT systems in place? Question 5 The FOI says Disclosure Scotland 'no longer recruits temporary staff' - does it still have any temporary employees that were recruited prior to the FOI being filed? If so...

FOI released 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000103943
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills