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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Loganair contracts or agreements due to COVID-19: FOI release

1. Details of any contracts or agreements in place between the Scottish Government and airline service provider “Loganair” - particularly any alterations/amendments/reviews in light of the COVID 19 situation from Feb 2020 onwards, as well as associated correspondence (recent, from Jan 1st 2020). 2. Any communications o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.3 s.31(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-27
Reference
FOI/202000045020
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

IVY Project Funding: FOI Review

Please advise the total amount of Government funding given to the IVY Project, which was based in the Centre for Youth and Criminal Justice at Strathclyde University until November 2019, for the year from 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020. Please advise the total amount of Government funding given to the IVY Project, which ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.21(4)
Published
2020-07-27
Reference
FOI/202000049955
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Private Sector Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): FOI release

What meetings have the Scottish Government held with private sector business leaders about the availability of Personal Protective Equipment. Please provide details of attendance and minutes. Has the Scottish Government offered to provide any PPE to private sector businesses from existing NHS stockpiles?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-27
Reference
FOI/202000041381
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Young people aged 16-17 prosecuted in the criminal courts in Scotland: FOI release

1. The number of young people aged 16-17 prosecuted in the criminal courts in Scotland for (i) the year 2018/19 and (ii) the year 2019/20. 2. Of those young people aged 16-17 prosecuted in the criminal courts in Scotland for (i) the year 2018/19 and (ii) the year 2019/20, the different categories of crime for which the...

FOI not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-27
Reference
FOI/202000041445
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

First Minister overseas meetings with EU officials: FOI release

The records of the First Minister's overseas meetings with EU officials from May 2016 to December 2019. The records should include what was discussed. Not just dates and names.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-23
Reference
FOI/202000043369
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding school reopening dates concerning 3 specific local authorities: FOI release

All correspondence or documentation (dated from 1st May 2020 till 1st June 2020) on the subject of the date that schools will reopen in Scotland between the Scottish Government and three local authorities (Shetland Islands Council, Orkney Islands Council and Western Isles Council).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-07-23
Reference
FOI/202000044331
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Review of Small Farm Grant Scheme: EIR release

Regarding the Small Farms Grant Scheme (SFGS).

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000050633
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Government Minister question decision of Government Official: FOI release

1. Are there any circumstances where a government minister is prevented from querying the decision of a government official. 2. If so, what are they. 3. Is the civil service in Scotland legally independent from the Scottish Government

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.3
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000046900
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Patients treated at NHS Louisa Jordan: FOI release

Please could you let me know how many patients have been treated at the emergency Covid- 19 hospital (Nightingale hospital) at the SECC.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000053028
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Equality legislation & Equality Impact Assessment: FOI release

1. Was an Equality Impact Assessment completed on this document, as is required by the legislation to ensure that those with protected characteristics are not discriminated against? If so, what was the outcome of the assessment? 2. Can you explain how section 1 on page 12 of Learning and Teaching Online complies with t...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.1 s.5
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000050068
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Licence to control beavers in Scotland: EIR release

1. a) how many Beavers have been killed under licence in Scotland since the Beaver reintroduction programme started in 2016? 2. b) a reason for any Beavers who have been killed to be supplied.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.19
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000045336
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Reducing the prevalence of smoking and vaping in queues: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s work with local authorities to reduce the prevalence of smoking and vaping in queues.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000046435
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Covid-19 pandemic funding breakdown: FOI release

The total amount of financial help which has come to Scotland from Westminster and other areas of funding, through the Covid-19 pandemic; Where this has been spent, sector specific, and to what areas for example self catering, Bed & breakfasts, and licensed premises; How much in the hospitality sector has been given to...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.27(1)
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000043205
Directorate
Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Wild fisheries and salmon farming interactions: EIR release

Please provide information on wild fisheries and salmon farming interactions since 1 July 2018. Specifically, please include emails, letters, correspondence, Cabinet Briefings, media lines and any information relating to the Atlantic Salmon Trust, Fisheries Management Scotland, the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisatio...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 82 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.10(4) s.7 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000018305
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Garden centre, construction business and recycle centres representatives’ correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence received by Kate Forbes (from 1 March to date) by representatives of garden centres, construction businesses or recycling centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38 s.33 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000047709
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Covid-19 pandemic media advertising and public information spend: FOI release

Precisely how much has been spent to date on the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 media advertising & public information of all types within all media, such as Television, Radio, All Social Media, You Tube, Newspaper, Magazine, Online etc. and: 1. What proportion by way of percentage and total amounts have come from the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000043285
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Gender Recognition Act progression: FOI release

Information held relating to a letter sent from the Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville by email on 1st April 2020 to 4 organisations, Equality Network, Scottish Trans, LGBT Health and Wellbeing and Stonewall Scotland. The letter was about the decision to halt progress on the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000031912
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, Public sector

St Andrews House Light up events: FOI release

Copy of the plans for lighting up St Andrew’s House on particular dates during 2020 after 17 May, as they stood at 17 May. How the Scottish Government decides what events to mark like this and whether it has turned down any suggestion since 2015, and if so for what events. Copy of the Light Up events each year for 2015...

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000044662
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Justice Minister communications with Orange Order and Police Scotland: FOI release

In the period between 1 March 2020 and 21 June 2020: Any minutes or notes kept of meetings or calls between the Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf and any representative of the Orange Order and/or Jim McHarg. Any written documents, such as a briefing, prepared for the Justice Secretary relating to any meetings/calls he has...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.35 s.38(1) s.35(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-21
Reference
FOI/202000049857
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland: EIR release

1. Provide details of the number of briefings attended by members of the Scottish Government, including MSPs and their staff, to discuss the UK Government’s plan to build either a bridge or tunnel from Scotland to Northern Ireland from 1 August 2019 to 30 March 2020? 2. List these in chronological order and also provid...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-21
Reference
FOI/202000024259
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Civil servants working alone with Ministers: FOI Review

1. the number of occasions, since January 2010, that civil servants have been advised to not work alone with any Government Minister, and 2. On any occasion in which this advice was given, can you provide the full circulation list of individuals that were notified about this advice being given. In your request for a re...

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.1(1) s.73 s.17(1) s.17 s.15
Published
2020-07-21
Reference
FOI/202000052527
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) questionnaire: FOI Release

the response of the Scottish Government to the Questionnaire distributed by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights for the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty https://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/CRC/StudyChildrenDeprivedLiberty/Pages/Questionnaire.aspx

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-21
Reference
FOI/202000042733
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, International, Public sector

First Minister diary entries, briefings and meetings on specified dates: FOI Release

Any and all diary entries for the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, for the 28, 29 and 30 March 2018. Any and all diary entries for Ms Elizabeth Lloyd, Chief of Staff to the First Minister, for the 28, 29 and 30 March 2018. Any minutes or briefings produced in relation to any meetings that took place on the 28, 29 or 30...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-21
Reference
FOI/202000041894
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVD-19 pandemic focus groups and polls: FOI release

The total number of focus groups and polls that have been conducted by the Scottish Government (or by an agency on behalf of the Scottish Government) to measure public opinion on the matter of the COVID-19 pandemic. I would like this information from 15 March 2020 to 31 May 2020. The total cost of these focus groups an...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-07-21
Reference
FOI/202000041882
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Long term strategy and planning for housing homeless population: FOI release

A. From 15 February to present: Copies and full details of any correspondence (email, letter, internal briefing, note, note/record of phone calls, texts/instant messages or otherwise) from civil servants and/or Scottish Councils and/or COSLA and/or any other members of Scottish Government to Housing Minister Kevin Stew...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 6 attachments
Published
2020-07-20
Reference
FOI/202000040702
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Public sector