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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Correspondence regarding Non-Domestic Rates Income reduction: FOI release

Any internal correspondence between officials and ministers from 20 March to date about the reduction of Non-Domestic Rates Income. Any internal briefings or memos produced for ministers from 20 March to date about the cost reducing non-domestic rates across Scotland

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000066359
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Planning permission River & East of Woodilee Road Lenzie: EIR release

You asked for information in electronic format in regard to any comment made by Scottish Forestry in respect of Planning Permission in Principle for Residential Development, Site South Of River And East Of Woodilee Road Lenzie East Dunbartonshire (TP/ED/20/0405).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000069061
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Various questions regarding Forest Land Management Plans (FLMPs): EIR release

Information confirming the current status of each of the Forest Land Management Plans (FLMPs), including: Which FLMPs are being consulted upon by each of the agencies at present; Where consultation is ongoing, what stage they have reached in the administrative procedure and applicable timescales for any further commen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000076915
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Prisoners released early under COVID-19 regulations: FOI release

- The total number of prisoners released early from Scottish prisons under Covid-19 regulations, including a breakdown of numbers per region of Scotland - All correspondence received by the justice secretary from members of the public, on the subject of the early release of prisoners under Covid-19 regulations, to date

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000066524
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

Custodial sentences over 18 months: FOI release

The number of people receiving custodial sentences of 18 months or over for the years 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000071938
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Bute House female civil servants’ rota changes correspondence: FOI release

"To disclose any emails or written communications from Chris Burt on or around April 2014 relating to a change in rota for (female) Civil Servants at Bute House, Edinburgh or for any other locations including but limited to The Scottish Parliament."

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000077299
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

“Spend over £500" report: FOI release

In the "Spend over £500" report for April 2020 there are £22,392 of payments for sq Daffys Gin. Can you please indicate what items were procured, by whom and for what purpose and also please provide any justification/approval for the purchases

FOI partially withheld 65 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000075584
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update: FOI release

1. Whether any briefings/memos or other work was undertaken for Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisors in relation to the Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update on 8 July 2020. Please provide copies of this material where it exists. 2. Details and minutes of any meetings (virtual or otherwise) held between ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000067984
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communication with the Care Inspectorate regarding suspension of care home inspections: FOI release

The dates on which the Scottish Government had any form of communication with the Care Inspectorate about the suspension of inspections of care homes, who was present, and copies of any letters, minutes and emails from February 2020 to date.

FOI unclear 75 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000058121
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Care packages: FOI release

Communications with councils and other related bodies regarding cuts or reductions to care packages including communications stating care packages and support should not be reduced or cut.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000055879
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Total area of commercial forestry felled in Strathoykel and catchment area: EIR release

Since a large part of Strathoykel has already been clear felled, under freedom of information I am interested in knowing the total [area of] commercial forestry in the catchment and the area that has been clear felled in the last 10 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000077926
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): FOI release

EIDL is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. EIDL proceeds can be used to cover a wide array of working capital and normal operating expenses, such as continuation of health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments. 1. How much has...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066554
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government communications: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand-written notes, or phone calls) either to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell MSP. I would like this information for 05 May 2020

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000064632
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Risk Assessment COVID-19 face mask policy: FOI release

A copy of the risk assessment for Phase 3: staying safe and protecting others face mask policy – Travelling and Shopping. Whether the Scottish Government advised GPs not to write exemption letters for asthma sufferers?

FOI partially withheld 60 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000063339
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Exam grade methodology data communications: FOI release

Following several requests, the SQA has confirmed that it will not release full details of the methodology being used to award grades this year until the day on which results are issued. The same is true of the Equality Impact Assessment information. Please answer the following questions: 1) On which date, and by what ...

FOI clarification 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000068096
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Grants or Loans issued under Section 70 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2001: FOI release

All annual reports to Scottish Parliament which were due under Section 70 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 which describe Grants or Loans issued under that section of the Act up to and including FY 2019-2020. And copies of any repayments against any Loans or conditions associated to any Grants., including the (a) amoun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.70 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000069115
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Appointment of Ewen Campbell as Standing Counsel: FOI release

1. Information contained in any discussions, recruitment and other information relating to the appointment of Ewen Campbell as standing counsel for the Scottish Government in 2018? 2. The selection process used to appoint Ewen Campbell as standing counsel to the Scottish Government and agencies? 3. How much Ewen Campbe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066407
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Proposed £80 billion fiscal stimulus package: FOI release

Any internal briefings, or memos produced for Scottish government ministers and officials around the proposed £80 billion fiscal stimulus package as called for by Kate Forbes MSP. Please provide any details of any meetings between Scottish Government ministers and officials on the subject.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066366
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Newmains Farm Steading, Dirleton: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to your clients property at Dirleton New Mains Farm, near North Berwick between the Council’s Planning Department (including the Landscape Officer), Scottish Forestry, Gullane Area Community Council and the Dirleton Village Association.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066001
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Farming and rural, Public sector

Conversion Therapy: FOI release

Documentation published by the Scottish Government on the subject of Conversion/ Conversion Therapy Evidence that the Scottish Government holds on Conversion/Conversion Therapy in Scotland. Correspondence that the Scottish Government and Ministers have received on ‘banning conversion therapy’, ‘conversion therapy’ or e...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000062067
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to visit by Prime Minister July 2020: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (whatsapp messages, texts, minutes of phone calls, emails, memos, briefings and/or otherwise) between civil servants, Special Advisors and/or the Scottish Government Cabinet regarding Boris Johnson’s visit to Scotland on 23 July 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 6 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000065514
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Individuals shielding receiving food boxes during lockdown: FOI release

The following, broken down by month since the start of lockdown, starting from April 2020: 1. How many individuals were receiving Scottish Government food boxes? 2. How many of the above individuals were officially shielding? 3. How many individuals were eligible for a food box but did not receive one? 4. How many food...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.30
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066398
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

CCUS (carbon capture, usage and storage) funding: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Governments funding towards CCS/CCUS projects outlined here: https://www.gov.scot/policies/oil-and-gas/carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage/ -How much funding specifically has been contributed or will be given towards the ACT Acorn Feasibility study (https://www.actacorn.eu) by the Scottis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000063828
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Agricultural land at Pittodrie Estate: EIR release

A copy of registered agricultural land within Pittodrie Estate

FOI/EIR released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000071112
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector