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

Questions concerning Scotland's rail rolling stock: FOI release

1. The country, or countries, where Scotland's existing rail rolling stock was built? 2. How much the ScottishGovernment has previously spent on purchasing electric rail rolling stock?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000074822
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government funding allocation to the John Smith Centre: FOI release

The amount of Scottish Government funding provided to the John Smith Centre at the University of Glasgow in each of the last five years for which figures are available.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000076459
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Education, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Letter regarding the US Senate Report on Extraordinary Rendition: FOI release

A copy of the letter regarding the US Senate Report on Extraordinary Rendition sent by the Justice Secretary to the Foreign Secretary, and any follow up response that may be received from the FCO.

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000080706
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
International, Law and order, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Questions concerning the issuing of pension savings statements in Scotland 2018/2019: FOI release

Q1. In respect of the 2018/19 pension input period (PIP), please provide details of: a. The number of individuals who received automatic pension savings statement in accordance with regulation 14A of The Registered Pension Schemes (Provision of Information) Regulations 2006. For the avoidance of doubt, this request c...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.14A s.20
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000079862
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government education funding allocation to South Ayrshire Council: FOI release

How much of the £50000000 given to the Scottish government by the UK central government for the recruitment of teaching staff was allocated to South Ayrshire Council, also how much of the £25000000 extra from the ScottishGovernment will be allocated to South Ayrshire Council.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000076300
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

AlphaPlus contracts with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

The amount of money paid by the ScottishQualification Authority (SQA), or Scottish Government on behalf of the SQA, to 'AlphaPlus' for their "expertise" as per page 46 of the Methodology Report 2020, published by the SQA.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000072940
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Education, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence between John Swinney and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

Any correspondence (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, and the SQA. I would like this information between 06 August and 11 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000074058
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Government Expenditure and Revenue in Scotland (GERS) in relation to tobacco duties: FOI release

You asked for: GERS 2020 uses a figure of £9.692 billion tobacco revenues UK 2019-20, which conflict's with HMRC figure of £8.803 billion. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/910224/Jul20_Receipts_NS_Table_Published_.ods I note Table A.5 Confidence intervals...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000082249
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to Stonewall Scotland: FOI release

You asked: How much money have Scottish Government departments paid to the charity Stonewall (Stonewall Equality Limited) in the years 2018, 2019 and 2020? Please provide a breakdown of the expenditure.

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000083673
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Fatal accidents which occurred on the A96 within the last 10 years: EIR release

You asked for: The number of fatal accidents which have occurred on the A96 in Brodie, Moray, in the last 10 years. On 3 September you further clarified that you were interested in the stretch of carriageway between Forres and the entry to the village of Brodie and you required the information for the last 10 calenda...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000083106
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) identification verification: FOI release

You asked for the following information; 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 proces...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000079907
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Face coverings for children aged 5 and over: FOI release

Information relating to the wearing of face coverings for children age 5 and over in Scotland. Information relating to monitoring the wearing of face coverings within education, in particular: Who will be monitoring this? Who is collecting this data? How will the data be collected? How will it be presented? When will i...

FOI already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000082610
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Handling of Harassment complaints: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including letters and emails) either to or from the Permanent Secretary, Leslie Evans, on the subject of the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints. I would like this information from 01 August 2020 to 15 September 2020. 2. Any briefings issued to the Permanent Sec...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000087823
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Salmon and Sea Trout catch data: EIR Review

Original request for information: 1. “I would like to access the catch data for salmon and sea trout for all 109 fishery districts in Scotland for the year 2019.” 2. “This has been restricted because of GDPR but there is no explanation as to how catch information from a single fishery district, even if it is just one s...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 74 working days over deadline correspondence s.1 s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000068631
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Briefings on food products: FOI release

1) Any Scottish Government correspondence from May 2018 to present, either internal or external, concerning the use of British branding on Scottish food and drink products (including but not limited to union jacks and the words ‘British’ and ‘UK’). External correspondence may include that with food or drink producers o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000088253
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, International, +1 more … Public sector

Meeting between the First Minister and Mr Geoff Aberdein: FOI release

(1) In the light of the apparent admission to Sky News, does the Scottish Government wish to reconsider its reply of 3 August to the question of whether the First Minister met with Geoff Aberdein on 29 March 2018? Did she in fact do so? (2) If so, who else, if anyone, was present at this meeting? (3) If not, is Sky New...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-13
Reference
FOI/202000090531
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding model of Scottish universities sustainability: FOI release

Any Scottish Government analysis regarding the sustainability of the funding model of Scottish universities (including minutes of any relevant meetings, briefings produced that cover this subject, any letters of emails that cover this subject). The date range for this request is 04 April 2020 to 04 September 2020.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-12
Reference
FOI/202000083493
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Settlement Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA): FOI release

1. The number former employees that have signed an NDA or a compromise agreement upon leaving the Scottish Government 2. The total financial cost of each agreement, including pay in lieu of notice, payments to reflect lost earnings, pensionable pay, etc. 3. The reason for the payment (i.e. bullying, sexual harassment, ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2020-10-06
Reference
FOI/202000038968
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scientific evidence behind wearing face coverings: FOI release

The scientific evidence behind wearing face coverings outside clinical areas and face covering made from fabric. This should include a summary of clinical tests, where they were undertaken and links to quotes provided by WHO or other bodies to back the claims.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 19 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2020-10-06
Reference
FOI/202000085488
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

NHS additional hours: FOI release

Who paid for all additional hours worked by all our extremely hardworking and brave NHS during the Covid-19 lockdown.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-06
Reference
FOI/202000093189
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) Telephony contracts: FOI release

Telephony System 1. What is your current telephony system? 2. How many users of the telephony system? 3. When is the contract up for renewal? 4. If it isn't a VoIP system, will that be a consideration for the next contract cycle? 5. The email address of the primary contact for this contract? 6. Current annual spend? Mo...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.5
Published
2020-10-06
Reference
FOI/202000073696
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Electronic Monitoring tags: FOI release

Broken down by the last three financial years (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20), 1) How many incidents of broken, damaged or tampered electronic tags for prisoners or community sentenced offenders were recorded.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-06
Reference
FOI/202000079529
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Various questions regarding Test and Protect emails: FOI release

1. The number of emails sent to the TestandProtectQueries@gov.scot email address in each week since it was set up. 2. The number of these emails that were responded to within 24 hours. 3. The number of these emails that were responded to within 25-48 hours. 4. The number of these emails that were not responded to withi...

FOI released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.3 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-05
Reference
FOI/202000078392
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Daily net hospital COVID-19 admissions and discharges: FOI release

Request 1 For the period 1st March to the latest date available, the daily net admission and discharges (not gross) of those with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 to hospitals in Scotland by Health Board. The ages of those admitted and discharged. The destination of those discharged e.g. home, care home, etc The number...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-10-05
Reference
FOI/202000084349
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Harassment complaints: FOI release

-All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the SNP regarding concerns/complaints made about Alex Salmond. This should date back to 2017 when ‘concerns’ were first raised about the former first minister, to the present day. This should include all emails, documents, minutes of meetings/phone calls, text and...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-05
Reference
FOI/202000085367
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector