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

Coronavirus infection and abortion care services: FOI release

A full copy of any and all communications between the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates and the below listed persons and organisations concerning the UK Governments recent allowance of home abortions under the guise of counter Coronavirus measures: Matt Hancock MP UK Department of Health British G...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000025985
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Coronavirus deaths without underlying health conditions: FOI release

Information and [to] make public the number of people who have lost their life in Scotland purely from coronavirus. i.e have not had any underlying health conditions.

FOI unclear 50 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000026644
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Financial questions on hydro plant and aluminium smelter at Lochaber: FOI Review

I. the size of the total gross liability of the Scottish Government under the 25-year financial guarantee relating to the hydro plant and aluminium smelter at Lochaber entered into in December 2016; II. the methodology that was used to value the asset at the time of the agreement in 2016/17; III. documents and correspo...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.33(2)
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000032186
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Borders Railway passenger footfall: FOI release

Statistics regarding the passenger footfall on the Borders Railway

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000034325
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Support to Communities funding distribution: FOI release

I refer to the process or receipt, allocation of funds through local authorities and distribution of those funds to reliant citizens of Scotland by Local Authorities. I understand that of the £350million Support to Communities funding promised by the Scottish Government, £0 has yet been provided to Aberdeenshire. Has ...

FOI unclear 75 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000027950
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Grampian drug-related crimes, arrests and convictions: FOI release

Recorded drug-related crimes/arrests/convictions in Grampian from 1980 to 2000, by year. Recorded seizures in Grampian per year from 1980 to 2000 – and by drug type Recorded drug deaths in Grampian between 1980 and 2000 Overall recorded crime by year in Grampian from 1980 to 2000.

FOI not held 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000023529
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Online, digital and radio advertising spend: FOI release

1) The amount that the Scottish Government has spent on -online/digital advertising -Local radio advertising* in each of the last five financial years. 2) how much was spent on local radio advertising during the 6 weeks leading up to the GeneralElection on 1212.19.* 3) A list of the 10 largest recipients of Scottish...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000018487
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) funding: FOI release

1. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2018. 2. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2019. 3. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000038099
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Genus and species of coronavirus disease 2019: FOI release

"In relation to Coronavirus disease 2019: Further to the Public Health etc (Scotland) Act 2008 and Freedom of Information Legislation please inform me of the genus and species of the condition causing the disease as defined in the Act for which there has been enacted "distancing measures".

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000034031
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Golf and COVID 19: FOI release

You asked if: 1. The Scottish Government has closed down Scottish Golf Courses; 2. Is there a specific law against people playing golf; 3. What, if any, is the fine for people playing golf?

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000035517
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

The Hamilton School and Nursery complaint: FOI release

All information that relates to The Hamilton School and The Hamilton School Nursery during the years of 2012 to the present time. In particular: 1. A letter/email of complaint to Education Scotland from a parent of The Hamilton School, describing that parent’s opinion of the behaviour of Inspectors from Education Scotl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) s.66(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000034088
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Bovine TB outbreak epidemiology reports and correspondence: EIR release

The epidemiology reports for an outbreak of bovine TB in Aberdeenshire in 2015, 2016 and 2017. All correspondence, both internal and external, regarding the identification and transfer of holding of the animals with herd mark UK520538. The three CPH numbers are 66/028/0081, 66/035/0032 and 66/079/7012Any information he...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.10(4)
Published
2020-05-26
Reference
FOI/202000019711
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

COP26 climate summit correspondence: FOI release

“Could you please provide copies of any correspondence since 1 January 2019 between the UK and Scottish governments or their representatives relating to the holding and organisation of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, along with any emails, memos, report, or other recorded information between officials or ministers...

FOI already published 80 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.25 s.32(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-05-26
Reference
FOI/202000012689
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Flights taken in financial year 2019/20, routes and cost: FOI release

1) The number of flights taken by Scottish Government ministers, officials and special advisers over the financial year 2019/20. 2) The routes Scottish Government ministers, officials and special advisers have flown over the financial year 2019/20 3) The cost of any flights taken by Scottish government ministers, offic...

FOI unclear 75 score 2 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-20
Reference
FOI/202000028715
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Files and communications relating to FOI 201900009848: FOI release

All case handling files regarding FOI 201900009848 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) All communication, internal and external, regarding FOI 201900009848 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) Any other material related to FOI 201900009848 (such as, but not limited to, details of meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-20
Reference
FOI/202000018614
Directorate
Topic

Scottish National Investment Bank funding: FOI release

The Scottish National Investment Bank (the Bank), where the money is coming from to fund the Bank, and whether it is from the £2 billion budget underspend from 2011 till now, £900 million in the last couple of years.

FOI unclear 50 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-05-20
Reference
FOI/202000026345
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Energy Advisory Board report March 2016: FOI release

"a copy of the report submitted to Scottish Energy Advisory Board in March 2016 by Sandy Biggar, on the renewable industry supply chain for manufacturing in Scotland.”

FOI unclear 75 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-19
Reference
FOI/202000020641
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Public Contracts Scotland: FOI release

1. Any framework of assessment that exists under Public Contracts Scotland, which allows for the determination of pricing, tendering and release of notices in a fair and competitive way for public sector contracts, consistent with similar positions and projects implemented in the private sector. 2. Information relating...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1)
Published
2020-05-19
Reference
FOI/202000026194
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Coronavirus information leaflet cost: FOI release

"I have just received my mail today and in it was an envelope from The Scottish Government. Whilst I commend you for sending out the letter and leaflet, I feel that after 5 weeks of the lockdown where there has been information given out on the news, television adverts, government briefings, newspaper adverts, internet...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence briefings spending s.3 s.4
Published
2020-05-18
Reference
FOI/202000033071
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

M80, M74 and M8 inspection reports: EIR release

"the inspection reports for these 3 areas for the dates between 1 October 2019 to 31 December 2019. Please include details of any resurfacing work carried out on these sections of the road between these dates. M80 (between junctions 7 and 10, northbound and southbound) M74 (between junctions 5 and 8, northbound and sou...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-05-18
Reference
FOI/202000033414
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Closed Containment development: EIR release

You asked for the following information since the REC report was published in November 2018: 1. Incentives offered by the Scottish Government on closed containment development 2. Academia and other agencies’endeavours, incentives made, and initiatives taken 3. Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) work done on ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2020-05-18
Reference
FOI/202000027901
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rivers Irvine and Garnock catches: EIR release

A database showing the rivers Irvine and Garnock catches separately”, which you clarified as being for the 2019 data only.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-14
Reference
FOI/202000033411
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19: Guidance issued to NHS Management duty of care to staff: FOI release

“In view of the anticipated spread of coronavirus, what guidance has been issued to NHS Management in Scotland regarding their duty of care with respect to members of staff at all levels, specifically in relation to recognising and protecting staff from overwork, and stress while the virus spreads throughout the popula...

FOI released 100 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-14
Reference
FOI/202000020856
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland: Concessionary travel schemes: FOI release

The yearly amount that the Government funded bus and coach concessionary schemes for old age pensioners and disabled people in the last 10 years. The explanation on how the Government refunds concessionary schemes today.

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-14
Reference
FOI/202000027895
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport