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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COVID-19 and Universal Credit : FOI release

Any internal briefings from civil servants to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People Shirley-Anne Somerville praising the Universal Credit system for how it has delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1)B 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000088247
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Questions concerning disclosure of documented COVID-19 evidence and scientific data: FOI release

1. Full disclosure and bio-medical report of all documented evidence and scientific data to the DNA of COVID-19 and what it is? (Human Tissue Act Scotland 2006). 2. Full disclosure and bio-medical report of all documented evidence and scientific data to the particle you are calling COVID-19. 3. Full disclosure and bio–...

FOI unclear 55 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.25(1)
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000076032
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Association of Scotland's Self Caterers (ASSC) COVID-19 exemption: FOI release

All documents or transcripts relating to the legal advice or clarification provided to the Association of Self Catering Scotland on 22 September 2020 regarding the exemption granted to all self catering accommodation Scotland from the single two households only rule. This has been widely publicised by ASSC on social me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.2 s.3 s.4 s.7 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000090205
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Minutes from weekly COVID-19 meetings with Scotland’s children’s units: FOI release

"I understand there are weekly Covid-19 meetings/updates from all of Scotland’s secure children’s units to the Scottish Government. I assume there are minutes from these meetings. Could I please see the minutes from the last eight weeks please?"

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000089676
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, +1 more … Public sector

First Minister communication with Scottish National Party (SNP) regarding Former First Minister complaints: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand-written notes, phone calls) between the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP and the Scottish National Party regarding allegations of misconduct against the former First Minister, Alex Salmond. I would like this information for 01 August 2018 to...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000096056
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications from First Minister to Scottish National Party (SNP) relating to Former First Minister complaints: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, typed or hand-written notes, text messages or otherwise) from the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, to the Scottish National Party regarding the actions of the Scottish Government is dealing with complaints about Alex Salmond, former First Minister, considered under the...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000096045
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefings and minutes of meetings with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) concerning 2020 awards: FOI release

Minutes of any meetings, and any briefings produced for these meetings, between the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, and the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, that are (at least in part) on the subject of the 2020 SQA Awards. I would like this information from 25 July to 20 August. Any cor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000087831
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Sexual harassment claims against Transport Scotland employees: FOI release

How many allegations of sexual harassment/assault/misconduct have been made against employees or staff of Transport Scotland? How many claims of unfair treatment (relating to gender or sexual harassment) under the equality act were made against employees or staff of Transport Scotland? Details of how the above two bull...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000082046
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Higher examination statistics by local authority 2019-2020: FOI release

Please list all state secondary schools in the Dundee City, Perth and Kinross, Angus and Fife council areas. Please also detail the following information on these schools: a. SIMD data b. Percentage of pupils who could have taken higher examinations but did not (in 2019 and 2020) c. Percentage of pupils who could hav...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000079916
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Natural Research and Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform correspondence: EIR release

All email correspondence between Minister Roseanna Cunningham (and civil servants working on her behalf) and the research team at Natural Research regarding the production of Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 982, Analyses of the fates of satellite tracked golden eagles in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(6) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000080700
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Stirling Council revised term dates: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Stirling Council on the subject of revised term dates and expectations of education.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000077293
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications) meetings prior to 6 April: FOI Review

The last ten sets of minutes of meetings dated before the first one you sent me in foi 202000045872, relating to Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000073460
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

The existing approved A78 pedestrian crossing plan: EIR release

"Drawings of the new crossing design and the former crossing design for the westwards location" at Ravenscraig on the A78.

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000087538
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Collapsed section of the A68 trunk road: EIR release

You asked for "the following information in connection with the recently collapsed section of the A68 trunk road: a) please confirm exact location of the incident b) please advise initial cost estimate for reinstatement and projected dates for partial and full reopening of the A68 c) please confirm whether maintenan...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000076274
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings between the First Minister and Chief Constable of Police Scotland: FOI release

1. How many times has the First Minister met with the present Chief Constable of Police Scotland since his first day in office. Can I have the dates of all meetings. 2. How many times has the Permanent Secretary met with the present Chief Constable of Police Scotland since his first day in office. Can I have the dates...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000094721
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 testing for University students: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) between the Scottish Government and Scottish universities on the subject of COVID-19 testing for university students or general guidance concerning COVID-19. I would like this information from 01 August 2020 to 27 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.38 s.29 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000091995
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications) meetings prior to April: FOI Review

The last ten sets of minutes of meetings dated before the first one you sent me in foi 202000045872, relating to Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000072943
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

1,140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare provision: FOI review

Your original request was: Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, letters, text/ Whatsapp messages, typed or hand-written notes, or briefing material) regarding the statutory entitlement to 1,140 hours of funded ELC. I would like this information from 10 June until 08 July. Your email to A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29 s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000079332
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) awards model: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails, letters, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls or otherwise) regarding the 2020 SQA awards model. I would like this information from 06 August to 11 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000074160
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scientific evidence to support face coverings in hospitality venues: FOI release

As of Monday September 14th, face coverings are to be worn by both staff and customers in hospitality venues Could you please provide the scientific study documents and evidence which this decision has been based on, including data on the effectiveness of such a measure in this setting given the range of measures alrea...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2020-10-30
Reference
FOI/202000089478
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Covid-19 lessons learned report: FOI release

A copy of the covid-19 lessons learned report held by the Scottish Government that was referenced at the Scottish Parliament’s health and sport committee’s meeting on Tuesday 29th September.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2020-10-30
Reference
FOI/202000093521
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care

Questions concerning Ferguson Marine bonds: FOI release

1. How many bonds are there and what was their value. 2. Why was the value of the bond not redacted from information provided by the Scottish Government. 3. The value of the settlement amount paid by HCC International Insurance Company plc (HCCI) to Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). Copies of all corresponde...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.36(1)
Published
2020-10-30
Reference
FOI/202000082177
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Human trafficking and slavery prosecutions and convictions: FOI release

1. The number of persons (a) prosecuted and (b) convicted of human trafficking and slavery, servitude etc type offences as their principal offence. 2. How many of the persons enumerated in answer to question 1. were EEA or Swiss nationals (not including UK nationals). If the number of persons in either of these catego...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.4 s.4(1) s.4(2) s.22(1) s.47(1) s.1(1)
Published
2020-10-30
Reference
FOI/202000085975
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order

Questions regarding the Scottish Forestry use of recruitment agencies: FOI release

1. Please advise the total spend on recruitment agencies in the last during 2018/2019 ? 2. Please advise what the temporary agency spend for admin, call centre, data processing and clerical roles during 2018/2019 ? 3. Please advise what the temporary agency spend for roles such as warehouse, catering and cleaners durin...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2020-10-30
Reference
FOI/202000087416
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Tenders for the Scottish Employer Skills Survey (ESS) 2020: FOI release

Full copies of each of the tenders submitted in response to the Scottish Government's Invitation to Tender for the Scottish Employer Skills Survey (ESS) 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 32 attachments
Published
2020-10-29
Reference
FOI/202000092363
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills