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

Welfare and condition of livestock transported to Europe: EIR release

all correspondence of any kind relating to the research into the welfare and condition of calves transported to Europe from or via Scotland. Specifically - but not limited to - all documents relating to research conducted by vets working for the Scottish Government, working with Scottish based livestock transporters an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-14
Reference
FOI/202000031320
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence with Peel Ports: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Peel Ports regarding: a) The Hunterston PARC site in North Ayrshire, and/or b) Liquid Natural Gas import or storage and requesting dates, minutes, and a summary of the issue discussed of any meetings involving the Scottish Government and Peel Ports at which these t...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.42 s.11(2) s.10(5)
Published
2020-05-13
Reference
FOI/202000017765
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Funding available to victims of miscarriages of justice: FOI release

Bearing in mind Government’s additional grants to businesses and recent grants to Women’s Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland, what funds have you and your Ministers made, or propose making, available to the impoverished victims of this most barbaric of crimes?".

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-05-13
Reference
FOI/202000029304
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Ethnic background students grades for SCQF Level 5 and SCQF Level 6: FOI release

The grades received by Black Students for SCQF Level 5 and SCQF Level 6, between the years 2010 and 2019. Specifically, how many received what grades for each level.

FOI released 95 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-13
Reference
FOI/202000023759
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inshore Fisheries Pilot for the Inner Sound: EIR release

The application by the Inner Sound Management Group (ISMG) for an Inshore Fisheries Pilot for the Inner Sound of Skye (the Inner Sound Pilot).

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000019057
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications on potential use of satellite launch facilities: FOI release

"Any documents detailing communications between members of the Scottish Government and the following agencies pertaining to potential use of the proposed satellite launch facility on the Melness Crofting Estate in Sutherland for defence, security or military purposes: Highlands and Islands Enterprise Lockheed Martin U...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000028641
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cancer treatments Covid-19 Group minutes and guidance: FOI release

1. A copy of the letter the Scottish Government wrote on the 25th March to NHS board chief executives to “share the nationally agreed clinical guidance for the management of cancer treatments during Covid-19.” 2. All meeting minutes, documents prepared for meetings and documents produced after meetings of this groups, ...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000024546
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Analysis of urban/rural attainment: FOI release

1. Any analysis held by the government regarding the educational performance of pupils from areas classed as 'Remote Small Towns' or 'Remote Rural' within the 6-fold Urban Rural Classification system. 2. Details of any specific interventions carried out by the Scottish Government (including Education Scotland) or local...

FOI released 95 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence 10 attachments
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000024357
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) Publication: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to the Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) publication: 1. Why the massive difference between official HMRC statistics and GERS? 2. Is it intended to cancel GERS 2020?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000027354
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax

Correspondence regarding Glasgow Science Centre hire during COP 26: FOI release

All documents relating to the Scottish Government's hiring of the Glasgow Science Centre during COP26. All correspondence - including letters and emails - relating to the Scottish Government's hiring of the Glasgow Science Centre during COP26. This should include internal correspondence as well as to the venue and UK G...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29 s.30 s.33(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-07
Reference
FOI/202000014693
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

M90 southbound carriageway at Bridge of Earn inspection data: EIR release

"a copy of the Trunk Road Inspection Data for the south bound carriageway of the M90, south of Bridge of Earn (below Balmanno Hill) prior to the roadworks that took place there around 8th-12th December 2019. It is only data for the southbound carriageway I am interested in." A further clarification confirmed that you w...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-05-07
Reference
FOI/202000028793
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Queensferry Crossing finishing and snagging work: EIR release

“I wish to request under FoI information about what remaining finishing and snagging work is still to be completed on the Queensferry Crossing, and when each task is expected to be finished: a) for each item on the attached list b) any other work.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-05-07
Reference
FOI/202000018059
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A82 Bridge of Orchy to Inverness improvements and associated costs: EIR release

Please outline details of improvements (and associated cost) carried out along the A82 from Bridge of Orchy to Inverness, since 2016. Please provide a comprehensive breakdown by location detailing projects and associated costs at stretches between Bridge of Orchy – Glencoe Glencoe – Torlundy Torlundy – Fort Augustus Fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 10 attachments
Published
2020-05-07
Reference
FOI/202000031352
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Glasgow Science Centre hire during COP 26: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government's energy and climate change directorate and the UK government regarding the booking of the Glasgow Science Centre during the COP meeting in Glasgow. I would like all correspondence from 2018 and 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-05
Reference
FOI/202000014596
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour expansion project: EIR release

Any and all information held from the period from 22 November 2019 to the date of this letter relating to the following licences, including but not limited to all correspondence among MS-LOT and/or Aberdeen Harbour Board and/or Dragados UK Limited or their respective agents: 1. Licence 05964/19/0 - Capital Dredging an...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-04
Reference
FOI/202000020066
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COP 26: Hiring of Glasgow Science Centre: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Govt. and Glasgow Science Centre regarding hiring of Science Centre for November 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29 s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-04
Reference
FOI/202000014898
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change

Former Finance Secretary Resignation: FOI Review

Please provide the times of discussions between Derek Mackay and Nicola Sturgeon or her advisers (making clear which: Ms Sturgeon or advisers) on February 5 or 6 2020, and please provide the time Mr Mackay resigned (verbally or in writing, and please state which).

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000021811 Review
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Former Finance Minister resignation: FOI Review

"Please provide all correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish Government special advisers, her Chief of Staff and private office in relation to allegations about the conduct Derek Mackay and subsequently his resignation from government between noon on 5 February and 12 February 2020. The response acknowledges...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000020636 Review
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Former Finance Minister resignation: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government special advisers and Scottish Government communications staff in relation to allegations about Derek Mackay and his subsequent resignation from government between 5-12 February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000028279
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Former Finance Minister resignation correspondence: FOI release

Any record of the meeting in which Derek Mackay ‘resigned verbally’ from Government on 5/6th February 2020 (according to Scottish Government quote here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18225904.shock-fms-office-admits-no-mackay-resignationletter/). This might take the form of emails, attachments, typed or handwritt...

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000015733
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with NHS boards concerning independent sector: FOI release

Copies of written communication from the Scottish Government to health boards regarding independent sector activity. This would include but not be limited to communication informing NHS boards abo the national contract set up NSS when it was set up, funding allocations and other instructions to boards concerning the in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-30
Reference
FOI/202000014589
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Numbers of wind turbines in planning process: EIR release

The number of wind farms/single turbines currently in the planning process in each of our 32 planning authorities, ie those in Scoping, Applications and Consented but not yet built.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-27
Reference
FOI/202000028130
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project: EIR release

Copies of the following documents / pieces of information dated from 10 October 2019 to the date of this request: • any updates, amendments, applications and/or variations to the existing Marine Licence – Construction Ref: 05965; • any applications and/or consents to the Marine Licence – Construction Ref: 07161; • a co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(1) s.13 s.34(1)
Published
2020-04-24
Reference
FOI/202000019074
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector