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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Various questions regarding Road Bridges: EIR release

Defining a “road bridge” as a structure with a span of 1.5m or more providing public highway passage for motor vehicles over an obstacle such as a watercourse, railway, road or valley, please provide the following information for all road bridges for which you own as highway authority, including those which are jointly...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-12-02
Reference
FOI/202000098133
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 roadside breath testing procedures: FOI release

a) ALL communications including emails within Police Scotland and any other bodies within government(MSPs ,Other Politicians, Scientific officers, Public Health officials, Police unions, etc.) with regard to the Covidsafe procedures to be carried out on Roadside Breath testing on members of the Public Particular refere...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-01
Reference
FOI/202000066509
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 Asymptomatic and Pre Symptomatic transmission rates: FOI release

1. information about the Scottish Government's position on the transmission rates of COVID-19 by Asymptomatic and Pre Symptomatic persons within Scotland, and what papers/research has the Scottish Government used to reach this position; and 2. reasons why the Scottish Government had not advised (by 06 July 2020) for th...

FOI not held 65 score 105 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-01
Reference
FOI/202000063263
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Sustrans Scotland quarterly report and other questions: FOI release

You asked for: 1. The government document(s) which stipulate the design and delivery standard specifications and guidelines that must be conformed to in work funded by Sustrans. The framework also states: “A requirement of [Sustrans] grant offer is to provide a quarterly report for Transport Scotland on delivery of th...

FOI withheld 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000089683
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Muftah Salem Eljamel, AKA Sam Eljamel: FOI release

You asked for: Please provide copies of the correspondence about Muftah Salem Eljamel, AKA Sam Eljamel, the former Neurosurgeon who worked for NHS Tayside, which were sent and received by the Scottish Government, Chief Medical Officer, or any government ministers and civil servants from January 2012 through to January...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000084805
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Devolved Scottish benefits that are being delivered by UK Government on behalf of the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for each of the individual devolved Scottish benefits that are still being delivered by the UK Government on behalf of the Scottish Government, can you please provide details and/or of the agency agreement that exists. That includes: details of the standard provisions, length of the agreement, payment from Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000090371
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland teams and number of staff within: FOI release

You asked for “A list of each of the departments and/or teams that exist within Social Security Scotland (including the number of them and names of them), with details of the number of staff that are part of each team and/or department.”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000090653
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Compensation sums agreed when affected by the M8 (Baillieston to Newhouse) Special Road scheme: EIR review

Full details of the compensation sums agreed by (or on behalf of) The Scottish Ministers with all claimants affected by the M8 (Baillieston to Newhouse) Special Road scheme to date. I note that the compensation paid concerning the M8 upgrade was released under an earlier FOI in 2017. I would be grateful for an update s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000090998 Review of FOI/202000082777
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce (STRT) correspondence: FOI release

i. Details of all meetings of the Scottish Government’s Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce (STRT) including dates, those in attendance, and the minutes and agenda of those meetings. ii. Details of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and STRT appointees concerning its formation. iii. Details of any int...

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000105027
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 statistical data in relation to Scotland: FOI release

1. Number of Covid-19 positive tests for Asymptomatic Patients by Pillar technique 1. By age 2. By gender (M/F) 2. Number of Covid-19 positive tests for Symptomatic Patients by Pillar technique 1. By age 2. By gender (M/F) 3. Current Covid-19 Cases 1. By age 2. By gender (M/F) 3. Number of comorbidities 4. Cumulativ...

FOI not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000102827
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Analysis and correspondence regarding subject choice in the senior phase of Curriculum for Excellence: FOI release

In your request you asked for: Any analysis done (including any briefings produced in relation to this analysis, and any internal Scottish Government communications regarding this analysis) regarding subject choice in the senior phase of Curriculum for Excellence. I would like this information from 01 September 2019 t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000089957
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Question concerning hospital occupancy and discharge statistics: FOI release

"1) Each day, there are a total number of total hospital discharges listed on the daily announcement. I have attached a spreadsheet with this data, dated back to the change in methodology for reporting hospital figures in September after audit (needless to say, I have the data back further than this) As you can see th...

FOI unclear 50 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence briefings
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000100538
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Statistics and guidance for sampling and laboratory investigations: FOI release

1. Please confirm whether the number of actual hospital admissions in Scotland for reporting purposes include only patients that were admitted due to a symptomatic Covid infection, rather than being asymptomatically tested upon arrival as part of standard protocol and subsequently being deemed a Covid hospital case des...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000102380
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 and death statistics for Scotland: FOI release

What is Scotland's death rates by cause for each month of the years 2000, 2005,2010,2015 and 2020 to date. Plus the following for 2020: 1. Deaths of people with Covid and Covid alone 2. Death where covid was marked on the death certificate but not tested for but just suspected. 3. Deaths of people with already underl...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000112280
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

The Scotrail Franchise agreement: FOI release

(1). "We know that the Scotrail franchise agreement states that there will not be compulsory agreements. We do not hold this information in respect of this matter for any other railway business in Scotland." My reading of this tells me that, the no compulsory redundancies agreement lies within the Scotrail franchise a...

FOI not held 40 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000101064
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Football banning orders issued in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the number of football banning orders issued to fans in the 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20 seasons in Scotland and also the specific number from each club in Scotland if available in order to provide a clearer picture with relation to each individual club.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000098029
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the guidance to students issued by Universities Scotland on 24 September 2020: FOI release

You asked for any communications (including emails, letters, phone calls, text messages, typed or hand-written notes) between the Scottish Government and Universities Scotland regarding the guidance to students issued by Universities Scotland on 24 September 2020, and any matters connected to this such as media coverag...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000091487
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Spaces for People funding allocated to Moray Council: FOI release

1. How much of the £30 million Spaces for People Fund was allocated to Moray Council. 2. How much of that allocation was spent. 3. How was the money spent, specifically: What measured were put in place and where. How much did each extra measure cost. How long did the council expect the ’temporary measures’. 4. Finall...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000098635
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

The Referendums Scotland Bill Team: FOI release

Details of the number of civil servants that are part of the Referendums Scotland Bill Team. Details of the remit of the Referendums Scotland Bill Team. (e.g. description of the main duties of the team, key roles of the team and/or otherwise)

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000102243
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Projections of teacher numbers: FOI release

You asked for: Any Scottish Government projections of Scottish teacher numbers up to the end of 2020, up to the end of 2023, and up to the end of 2025. Any Scottish Government projections of childcare and early learning staff up to the end of 2020, up to the end of 2023, and up to the end of 2025.

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 16 attachments
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000090154
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Certificates for Sequestration for bankruptcy statistics: FOI release

1. The total number of Certificates for Sequestration signed and submitted with Debtor Applications that were subsequently awarded by AiB, by money advice organisation, for the period 5 April 2020 to 21 October 2020. 2. The total number of Certificates for Sequestration signed and submitted with Debtor Applications th...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.27(1)
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000102430
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish history curriculum and teaching of Black history: FOI release

I’d like to know what Scottish History Curriculum is being taught in the School System (Primary and Secondary Level in Scotland)? Specifically what is being taught on the British Empire and also Scotland/UK’s role in Enslaving thousands of people into Plantations across the Caribbean/Mauritius etc.

FOI not held 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000098366
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government IT device website access statistics: FOI release

You asked for the number of instances that a Scottish Government IT device accessed the below listed websites: https://www.snp.org/ http://www.scottishconservatives.com/ https://scottishlabour.org.uk/ https://www.scotlibdems.org.uk/ https://greens.scot/ https://wingsoverscotland.com/ https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/ www...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-26
Reference
FOI/202000097664
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence concerning the Nike conference in February 2020: FOI release

1. The number of Scottish Government staff who were invited to the Nike conference in Edinburgh on the 26 and 27 February 2020. 2. The number of Scottish Government staff who attended the Nike conference in Edinburgh on the 26 and 27 February 2020. 3. Any correspondence (including emails and letters) to the First Min...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 113 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-26
Reference
FOI/202000041942
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector