Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Correspondence involving First Minister regarding place of worship: FOI release

1. Correspondence sent or received by Ms Sturgeon or her private office in relation to Covid-19 restrictions on public worship. 2. Briefing notes given to Ms Sturgeon for her statement on 04/01/2020 in relation to new Covid-19 restrictions. Following your initial request, in your email of 19 January 2021 you confirmed ...

FOI withheld 80 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100135656
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information held in relation to A96 dualling project: EIR release

1. Any internal Scottish Government emails which include references relating to i) the estimated costs ii) timetable iii) delays iv) downsizing v) financial risks vi) policy reviews associated with the A96 dualling project. I would like this information for the period November 2020 to January 2021. 2. Any a) briefings ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100154186
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Briefing papers on the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

All notes, records or minutes of meetings/calls between Scottish Government officials and individuals/organisations to discuss amendments on freedom of expression to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill which took place between 1 December 2020 and 2 February 2021.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100150513
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding Chromebook purchases for local authorities: FOI release

The Scottish Government has purchased Chromebooks which have then been offered to local authorities for distribution to pupils in need. I would like to know how the government arrived at the decision to purchase Chromebooks rather than an alternative. I would therefore like the government to provide all materials regar...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-08
Reference
FOI/202100136555
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Act 2021 correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the UK Government and the Scottish Government regarding the Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill. Please limit between 1 April 2020 and the present dat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-24
Reference
FOI/202000111668
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with Community Justice Scotland regarding unpaid work hours: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and Community Justice Scotland regarding the reduction of outstanding unpaid work hours issued as ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000107025
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) correspondence: FOI release

"Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body regarding any submissions, written or oral, made to the Scottish Government Handl...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-26
Reference
FOI/202100152484
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the launch of Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB): FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages, phone calls or otherwise) between Ministers (including the First Minister), Special Advisors and civil servants in the Scottish Government Press Office concerning the official launch of the Scottish National Investment Bank on 23 November 2020. 2...

FOI transferred 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000129473
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 Introduction of quarantine: FOI release

REQUEST 1 All correspondence (briefings, letters, memos, minutes of meetings etc.) between Scottish Government officials, Scottish Government and UK Government officials, Scottish Government officials and the First Minister, Health Secretary and Justice Secretary about the introduction of quarantine. This should includ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 94 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.28(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-19
Reference
FOI/202000085477
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to Sexual Harassment Complaints Committee between specific dates: FOI release

1) Correspondence between written by civil servants on written submissions to the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints between July 1 and August 12. 2) Correspondence written by ministers on written submissions to the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scot...

FOI not held 70 score 109 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-01-14
Reference
FOI/202000074369
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Submission to Stonewall Workplace Equality Index: FOI release

'In a submission to the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, the Scottish Government stated that a briefing was prepared for the Permanent Secretary in July 2018 in relation to work being undertaken to ensure that the Scottish Government returned to the Top100 of the Stonewall index. Under freedom of information legisla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-16
Reference
FOI/202000094710
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Coronavirus testing: FOI release

Any agendas, briefings, minutes or notes (including handwritten notes), pertaining to any meetings involving any of the below individuals in relation to Coronavirus testing between 1st February 2020 and 1st April 2020. Individuals: Nicola Sturgeon, Jeane Freeman, Jason Leitch, Catherine Calderwood

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/2020000024736
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd funding: FOI release

“Please advise what the procedures and thresholds/limits are applicable to the Scottish Cabinet, and specifically provide details of the transaction that granted Ferguson Marine 45MM cash, with copies of the paper trail, the recommendation and the sign off for releasing the funds. Also please provide the paper trail an...

FOI already published 80 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.3(3) s.33(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-04
Reference
FOI/202000018506
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

National qualifications results day meeting - briefings, minutes, correspondence: FOI release

In your request you asked for:- Please release the following material in relation to the meeting on 1 /8/19 referred to in the attached screenshot (which has come from a Scottish Government FOi response). Briefings provided to staff in advance of the meeting Minutes (if no minutes have been taken please make this cle...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-22
Reference
FOI/201900004090
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) attainment results meeting - briefings, minutes, correspondence: FOI release

In your request you asked for:- Please release the following material in relation to the meeting on 1/8/19 referred to in the attached screenshot (which has come from a Scottish Government FOI response). Briefings provided to staff in advance of the meeting Minutes (if no minutes have been taken please make this clear...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-22
Reference
FOI/201900004091
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

2019 Higher and National 5 results breakdown and correspondence: FOI release

In your request you asked for:- Any briefings, analysis, breakdowns etc regarding the 2019 Higher and National 5 results created by or provided to the Scottish Government All internal communications involving Learning Directorate staff, ministers or special advisers regarding the 2019 exam results Any communication be...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/201900003157
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

2019 Higher and National 5 results breakdown and correspondence: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: Any briefings, analysis, breakdowns etc regarding the 2019 Higher and National 5 results created by or provided to the Scottish Government All internal communications involving Learning Dire...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.12(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 14 attachments
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/201900004088
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic

Scotland's School Estate stats 2019 - publication correspondence: FOI release

You asked for "All materials (including communications, briefings and other documents) regarding publication of Scotland's School Estate stats 2019 (https://www.gov.scot/news/school-estatesstatistics/). This includes - but is not limited to - materials related to media and social media planning."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2019-10-09
Reference
FOI/201900004040
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Information Commissioner decision 121/2019 and FoI/18/02260 correspondence: FOI release

You asked for “Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) since August 2018 on the topic of FoI/18/02260 and/or the Scottish Information Commissioner decision 121/2019 between any of the following people: Scottish Government Ministers, spec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.47(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-09-20
Reference
FOI/201900003579
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Growth Scheme various questions: FOI release

1. Any briefings and/or memos to cabinet ministers regarding the Scottish Growth Scheme and its current status and future. I would like anything produced within the last 12 months. 2. Any briefings/memos or other correspondence that pertains to the future of the Scottish Growth Scheme when it’s initial three year perio...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-12
Reference
FOI/19/01921
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Work Place Parking Levy - correspondence, reports and briefings: FOI release

All correspondence, internal reports and briefings relating to the 'Work Place Parking Levy' presented or distributed to special advisers, cab sec finance/transport/local govt and minister for public finance since draft budget statement Dec 2018

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00472
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Impact assessments of leaving EU relating to NHS: FOI release

1. Any written assessment of the effects of leaving (a) European Union (b) the European Medicines Agency (c) Euratom on (i) the Scottish NHS (ii) the Scottish NHS workforce (iii) Scottish patient access to medicines and treatments; 2. Written records of any communications within the last six months between Health and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Economy, Health and social care, Public sector

Location of Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all records held by the Scottish Government which reference North Ayrshire in relation to the location decision for the new Social Security Scotland locations.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Berlin, Brussels or Paris trade hubs: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving Keith Brown or his staff on the topic of the Berlin, Brussels or Paris trade hubs from September 2017 to February 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector