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

COVID-19 Track and trace results: FOI release

I am looking for results from Track and Trace and people who told their employer they had Coronavirus. 1. How many people does the SG have on record of people contacting Coronavirus in Pubs in Scotland? (This includes workers/customers) 2. How many people does the SG have on record of people contacting Coronavirus in R...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.1 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-29
Reference
FOI/202000089405
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 NHS Louisa Jordan hospital: FOI release

1. The cost to date of setting up and operating the Louisa Jordan hospital. 2. How many COVID-19 patients have been treated there to date.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-29
Reference
FOI/202000102866
Directorate
Topic

Marine Mammal Protection Act: EIR release

1. On 3rd June, Mike Palmer, Deputy Director for marine planning and policy at Marine Scotland, stated to the ECCLR Committee that ‘In March—so, really very recently—we finally got written confirmation from the US authorities that they would require us to take legislative action by way of amending our licensing regime....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 12 attachments
Published
2020-10-29
Reference
FOI/202000044610
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Local authority planning permission appeals submitted to the Scottish Government: EIR release

1. All planning decisions made by local authorities submitted to the Scottish Government for appeal, which have been overturned by Scottish Government reporters, broken down by local authority area, from April 1 2015 – August 1 2020. If possible, the developer’s details (who made the appeal) should be included in this ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-29
Reference
FOI/202000079457
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Pandas at Edinburgh Zoo: EIR release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) in relation to the giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. All correspondence and information including but not limite...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34 s.10 s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2020-10-29
Reference
FOI/202000064294
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, International, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Forced adoption inquiry requests received by the Scottish Government: FOI release

Information regarding "forced adoptions", i.e. adoptions which took place in the 20th century prior to the 1978 Adoption (Scotland) Act. 1. How many requests or representations has the Scottish government received from individuals or organizations for an inquiry into forced adoptions (as described above) in the last 1...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2020-10-29
Reference
FOI/202000084348
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

The First Minister's office and Special advisers of the Scottish Government: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles not names of individuals) for the First Minister's Office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2020-10-29
Reference
FOI/202000082245
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Space port planning application from Highland Council (20/00616/FUL): EIR release

In relation to the planning application submitted to Highland Council (reference 20/00616/FUL) for Construction of vertical launch space port with launch operations control centre, site integration facility, launch pad complex, antenna park, access road, fencing, services and associated infrastructure: All information ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.41 s.20 s.1 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000070852
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) 2020 awards and qualifications certification model: FOI release

All communications (including emails, letters, text messages, hand written or typed notes) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the moderation process for the 2020 awards and qualifications certification model. I would like this information from 01 July 2020 to 04 August 2020. All communication...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000071396
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

COVID-19 test and tracing within schools: FOI release

1. Since the end of March 2020, can you tell me how many positive tests for COVID-19 have been traced to transmission within school settings and if there have been any, how many of these have been from child to adult, adult to child or adult to adult 2. What is the known False Positive Rate for the PCR testing equipmen...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.7 s.17
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000091787
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Bowel & other adult national screening programmes suspension: FOI release

“when was it (the Bowel Screening Programme) suspended and how many people have not had a screening test sent to them, from the date of suspension up until the date of this email (2 October 2020)?”

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000094427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 Restrictions Fund: FOI release

1. How many applications have been received in total for the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? 2. How many applications were (a) successful and (b) unsuccessful in receiving the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? 3. How much money has been awarded in total from the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? a. If any money is remaining from the £...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000098836
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

FACTS Public Health Campaign: FOI release

What options were being considered by ministers and clinical advisers for Scotland’s public health campaign, which ended up being FACTS. I would appreciate knowing what acronyms, messaging or other were being considered.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000094026
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

University guidance regarding COVID-19: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and the Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, and Universities Scotland on issues relating to the university sector response to coronavirus, relating to preparations of the new university term. From 1 June to 28 Septe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000091780
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Report of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery: FOI release

A copy of all communications between Mr Benny Higgins and Scottish Government ministers and officials regarding the drafting, revision and publication of 'Towards a Robust, Resilient Wellbeing Economy for Scotland: Report of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery'. The relevant correspondence which relates specificall...

FOI unclear 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 10 attachments
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000055037
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Covid-19 deaths in older people and learning disability care homes: FOI release

1. Please can I have any data concerning numbers of covid deaths in adult care homes by age of the deceased in Scotland. 2. Any data on numbers of covid deaths in older peoples homes (and nursing homes) and numbers of covid deaths in care homes for Learning disabilities and/or autism in Scotland. 3. Any data of covid...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000078485
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning the Spaces for People programme and SUSTRANS: FOI release

Please advise on funding for the Spaces for People programme of temporary measures relating to Covid- 19 throughout Scotland. 1. How much in total will be paid to SUSTRANS for its role in the project? 2. How was SUSTRANS selected as the lead for a project with a life-or-death public health infectious disease remit? 3....

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.4 s.7 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000093271
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Kibble Education and Care Centre: FOI release

Funding 1. How much total funding has been granted to Kibble since 31 March 2020 by the Scottish Government? Clinics 1. How many Level Clinics have been delivered since 31 March 2020? 2. Does this meet the agreed target agreed was 2 Clinics per week? 3. How many new Level 2 cases have been started since 31 March 2020? ...

FOI released 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000069995
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Numbers of transmissions that have taken place in home settings: FOI release

All information asked for is to be dated from 01/1/20 to present day. 1. As these numbers are being used to put restriction on our everyday activities, I would like information on the numbers of transmissions that have taken place in home settings, people who have been on holiday (both outwith and within the UK) and a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17 s.27(1)
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000091626
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 Testing & laboratory capacity: FOI release

How many tests are processed in: 24 hours 48 hours 72 hours 96 hours 120 hours + How many tests are lost? What is the current lab processing capacity for test results?

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000091771
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

The Scottish Government process of publishing FOI responses: FOI release

In order to clarify the strange apparent invisibility of several documents to the search engine - all of which, by a remarkable coincidence, relate to allegations of misconduct by the former First Minister Alex Salmond - please provide me with the search tags which have been attached to each of these 16 documents: (lis...

FOI released 95 score 5 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000101090
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dental treatment provision under the NHS in Scotland: FOI release

You asked why your local dental practice can't provide you with treatment under the NHS but can provide treatment privately at cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000093116
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland average waiting times: FOI release

You asked for the average wait time for an individual between being referred to Fair Start Scotland programme and them joining the service. Broken down by year since April 2018 when the programme was launched.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000083473
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Speed survey data used to inform the decision to install safety cameras: EIR release

The full speed survey data which was used to inform the decision to install safety cameras. Can you please also include the number of collisions, how many of which had speed as a contributing factor and how many of which were fatal. This information was requested regarding 24 new safety camera sites published on 8 Sep...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000085649
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) identity verification process: FOI release

1. Please list the services that require users to verify their identity by sending in physical forms of documentation (e.g. a passport)? 1a. For each of these services, how many identities were verified in this way in your 2019/20 financial year, and what did it cost to process? 1b. Are these verifications performed ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.19 s.12 s.17 s.20
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000079476
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector