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

Costs associated with the Rest and Be Thankful road: EIR release

"the annual cost associated with the Rest and be Thankful road, in terms of all cost associated with its closures over the last 10 years, or as far back as you have them. It should include costs relating to : clearance, traffic management, all contractors repair costs, cost of contract procurement and management. In fa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000071138
Directorate
Topic

A75 and A77 closures: EIR release

"how many times has the A77 and A75 have been closed with diversions in place over the past five years, and to date this year. With the reason why for the closure and what was the official diversion route given?" Following clarifications you reduced the scope of your request to cover the financial years of 2017/18, 201...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000066548
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Asylum seeker transfers: FOI release

1. All correspondence – including reports, documents, papers, emails and letters sent between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council in relation to the transfer of asylum seekers in Glasgow from dispersed accommodation to hotels. 2. All records related to the meetings (including video conference and telephone...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.4 s.6 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000057641
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

COVID-19 Clinical Guidance: FOI release

Copy of all published versions of the national clinical guidance for nursing and residential care homes and COVID-19 and a copy of all correspondence with Scottish Ministers regarding the versions of the national clinical guidance for nursing and residential care homes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000057544
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Constituency visits made by First Minister: FOI release

Following the Parliamentary question S5W-24511 by Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP, and subsequently answered by Graeme Dey MSP on 26 August 2019, I wish to have a breakdown of the official visits by the First Minister between January 1 2012 and March 1 2020. Can this be broken down by numbers in terms of Parliamentary const...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000065741
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Laptops issued to children and young people due to school closures: FOI release

1. Further to Parliamentary Question S5W-30015 in the name of Alexander Stewart MSP, and the subsequent answer given by John Swinney MSP on July 1 2020, how many of the 25,000 laptops have been issued to children and young people? 2. Can this be broken down by (i) The number given to each Local Authority and (ii) The d...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000066959
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Childcare provision: FOI release

Letters or emails from members of the public sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills John Swinney MSP, the Minister for Children and Young People, Maree Todd MSP, or the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, on the subject of childcare provision. I would like this information from 30 June 2020 to 20 July 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000064105
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Hate Crime Bill correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence between Community Justice Scotland and the Scottish Government, on the subject of the Hate Crime and Public Order Bill, from 23rd April 2020 to 24th July 2020 inclusive.

FOI released 95 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-11
Reference
FOI/202000072011
Directorate
Topic

eRDM documents and records: FOI release

- A summary list of the number of documents/records in eRDM which have been stored each day by business classification - A summary list of the number of documents/records which were deleted before their retention period had expired including information on what total was for each business category per day since January...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000068261
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Big cat ‘sightings’ evidence: FOI release

1. any information relating to reports, sightings, encounters with or evidence of ‘big cats’ in Britain, specifically in Scotland; 2. any photographs of interest which may show any unusual animals or secondary field evidence, such as predation on livestock or unusual carcasses suspected to be the work of a big cat; fro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000064829
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Annex I from FOI/17/01225: FOI release

A copy of Annex I referred to in the FOI request reference FOI/17/01225

FOI released 95 score 1 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000076031
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Islands Housing Fund: FOI release

Regarding the Islands Housing Fund (IHF), which I understand "provides £5 million ring-fenced for islands housing projects" between 2016 and 2021 (https://www.gov.scot/policies/more-homes/rural-housing-fund/) Please release the following information: Details of each approved project (whether completed or not) Details ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000063865
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

One Note usage: FOI release

Which areas of the Scottish Government are using OneNote? How is OneNote being used in each setting? For example, this software has a wide range of possible applications including note-taking, messaging, record-keeping and real-time collaborative work; What arrangements are in place to ensure appropriate record-keeping...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000063944
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rural Housing Fund: FOI release

Information on the Rural Housing Fund: Details of each approved project (whether completed or not) Details of any pending projects yet to be approved Details of unsuccessful applications to the fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000063862
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) staff working from home: FOI release

1. For the period of lockdown (between March 23rd – 4th July), please answer the following questions regarding the staff in (XXXX government department) – if a question isn’t possible to answer in the time allowed, please let us know: a. a. What is the total number of civil servants (excluding third party contractors s...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.5
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000069068
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Affordable homes: FOI release

From 3 April 2020 to present: Copies of any internal correspondence (emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, minutes of calls, hand-written notes, briefings and/or otherwise) between Kevin Stewart and civil servants and/or Special Advisors regarding restarting the 50,000 affordable homes target that was paused by Kev...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-09
Reference
FOI/202000063851
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Public sector

Briefings from Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

All briefings received from the SQA by the Cabinet Secretary for Education or any other Scottish Minister. On 13 August 2020, you further clarified: I’m happy for you to narrow your search to correspondence and briefings between Scottish Government ministers and the SQA between 1 April 2020 and 5 August 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-09
Reference
FOI/202000074358
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

In your request, you asked: Details of any meetings (including typed or hand-written notes, any minutes or briefings produced for these meetings) between the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, and the SQA. I would like this information between 01 June 2020 and 30 June 2020, and for 30 July 2020...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-09
Reference
FOI/202000074442
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

UK-US Trade deal correspondence: FOI release

Communications and meetings with the UK Government regarding a US-UK trade deal, specifically the effects of a trade deal on the NHS and wider health and social care sector.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.3(2) s.38 s.29(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000061715
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction improvement scheme: EIR release

“1) How much has Transport Scotland spent on this project so far in total? 2) Please break down the total cost by what Transport Scotland has spent money on in general terms: ie, public consultation, the design process, surveying, etc. 3) Please tell me the original target cost of this project.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000062980
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland approach to publicly reporting veterinary images of farm-raised salmon: EIR release

Marine Scotland is a directorate of the Scottish Government. Accordingly, Marine Scotland requires to comply with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (The 2002 Act) and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). It is my understanding that Marine Scotland has received requests made und...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.10 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4 s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000051814
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

“I would ask for sight of all flood risk assessments and modelling, and copies of all correspondence, minutes of meetings and email correspondence between Transport Scotland and the other stakeholders ie SEPA, Aberdeenshire Council and Amey Arup relating to your DMRB Stage 2 assessments for crossing the River Don flood...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000062988
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Asbestos and Scottish Government estate buildings: EIR release

1. How many buildings for which the Scottish Government are responsible are currently known to contain asbestos? 2. Of these, how many are: i Schools ii Municipal buildings iii Construction or manufacturing sites (historic or active) iv Residential properties 3. In the last three fiscal years, how many operations have ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.1
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000067783
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector