Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Breakdown of number of request made by journalist: FOI review

1. The number of Freedom of Information requests sent to the Scottish Government by journalist Conor Matchett in the period 1 May 2021 to 31 May 2021. 2. Please give a rough breakdown of requests by subject matter. 3. Please give a breakdown of how many were appealed and reviewed internally and externally with a breakd...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.38(2A) s.38(5) s.3(2) s.38 s.34(1)
Published
2021-07-16
Reference
FOI/202100215144 review of 202100208816
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communication relating to Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

All internal and external communications regarding my previous request, 202100202671.All internal and external communications regarding my previous request, 202100208816.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-15
Reference
FOI/202100215169
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Legal advice pertaining to an independent Scotland joining EU: FOI release

Any government/ministerial communication with regards to any legal advice pertaining to an independent Scotland joining the EU. Period between January 2018 and June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100214144
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Protective screen discussion held with Environment health and Trading Standards: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Environmental Health and Trading Standards Expert Officers' Group on Covid-19 in regards to protective screens/partitions and their installation in private hire vehicles.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100204947
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Investigation into grade changes: FOI release

1. Please release all communication between the education secretary and Education Scotland staff regarding the investigation that Ms Somerville described. 2. Please release all communication (including attachments) held by Education Scotland relating to the investigation that Ms Somerville described. This will, I presu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.30 s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100215321
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Discussion held relating to First Minister attending British-Irish Council meeting: FOI release

Internal communications (email, WhatsApp, text or any other form of electronic communication, as well as handwritten notes and minutes of any in-person, video or telephone meetings) between civil servants, special advisers, ministers and health officials about the prospect of the first minister travelling to the June 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100212995
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to Hampden facilitating 12,000 fans: FOI release

All information, communication and data regarding why Hampden can facilitate an audience of 12,000 fans while Scottish Government Legislation have the City of Glasgow in Level 2 Restrictions. This states “Outdoor seated and open space events are advised to operate with a maximum capacity of 500 people.” This has not be...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100212866
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding NHS Scotland Pride Badge: FOI release

Information related to the NHS Scotland Pride Badge initiative: Minutes/notes of meetings between NHS Scotland and Stonewall Scotland, and other bodies, covering all aspects of the design and implementation of the campaign, including what the aims are, how they were decided on and how success will be measured and when...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100213291
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Wildland Ltd: FOI release

I am writing to request all correspondence between Fergus Ewing, former Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and civil servants working with him, and Wildland Ltd. I am looking for copies of all letters, emails, minutes of meetings, presentations, reports, and messages via Whatsapp, Signal or similar from April 2019 unt...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-12
Reference
FOI/202100210699
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Learning and teaching resource on Israel and Palestine: FOI release

During 2015 – 2019 the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Education, via Education Scotland, took responsibility for overseeing the above proposed Resource. By September 2019, the Scottish Government and Education Scotland withdrew from any further responsibility for the Resource. Please provide copy of all correspond...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100215626
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings with Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and GFG Alliance: FOI release

I am writing to request an agenda, minutes and personal notes for meetings that took place last year between Fergus Ewing, then Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Sanjeev Gupta of the GFG Alliance on 26 October 2020. I am requesting agenda, minutes and personal notes for a meeting held on 7 September 2020 with Jay...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211686
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government policy on redaction of names: FOI release

How the Scottish Government decides on the names to be redacted from documents released under a FOI request. In addition for any names left, does permission to publish need to be sought from the named individuals.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.38 s.38(1) s.38(2A) s.34(1) s.7
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100212587
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Discussion held relating to deaths in care homes: FOI release

1. Any correspondence between special advisers or officials in the community health and social care directorate and the Care Inspectorate on the topic of the publication of Covid-19 deaths in care homes broken down by individual care home between September 29, 2020 to date, about the publication of statistics relating ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100207409
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with UEFA relating Hampden Park’s capacity: FOI release

Under FOI, could you please provide me with details and any copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Uefa, or any representative of Uefa, regarding the proposed capacity for Hampden Park, and any safety measures in place at the venue, for Euro 2020. This should include all emails, details of pho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211683
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Intranet poll regarding pronouns in email signatures: FOI release

I understand that a recent poll on the Scottish Government’s intranet asked users about the use of pronouns in their email signature. Can I ask for the question used, and results of this poll, and all other data collected. Can I also ask for any correspondence relating to this poll.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100210730
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) with GFG Alliance companies: FOI release

Please can you supply the following information: The Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) between Scottish Ministers and GFG Alliance companies and any subsequent amendments made to the agreement. The Guarantee Fee Letter which sets out the terms of the guarantee fee and any subsequent amendments made to the let...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 18 attachments
Published
2021-07-07
Reference
FOI/202100196377
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Communication relating to preparation of COP26 UN climate change summit: FOI review

For copies of all correspondence since March 2020 to the present day between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Events Campus venues concerning planning and preparation for the hosting of the upcoming COP26 UN climate change summit, due to be held in Glasgow in November 2021. The disclosure should include, but n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 73 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.31(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-06
Reference
FOI/202100205635 review of 202100200864
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Work and skills

Razor clam fishery data from May to Aug 2016: EIR release

All information relating to correspondence involving Marine Scotland in relation to razor clams between 1st May to 31st August 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(4) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100197814
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

Information regarding “gender identity” question in Scottish Household survey: FOI release

A) Information you hold regarding the development of and correspondence and meeting minutes relating to the question on “gender identity” in the Scottish Household survey, including any communications and meeting minutes with the Office for Statistical Regulation. B) Information you hold regarding a child friendly defi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100209858
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communication with NHS boards regarding independence sector activity: FOI release

You asked for correspondence from the Scottish Government with NHS boards regarding independent sector activity from August 2020 – November 2020. We note that you specified independent sector activity as ‘the use of private hospitals by NHS boards in Scotland. This would include but not be limited to correspondence ref...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 152 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-07-02
Reference
FOI/202100178725 review of 202000117260
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Communication with Scottish Qualification Authority relating to estimated grades: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails and phone calls) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of teachers' estimated grades for SQA National Qualifications. I would like this information between 25 March 2021 and 15 April 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202100195400
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Discussions held relating to 2021 certification model: FOI release

1. A copy of the minutes of any meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Scottish Government officials, or the SQA and either the Children and Young People’s Commissioner’s office or the EHRC in which the 2021 certification model was discussed. 2. Any written correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202100205379
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Communications with Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): FOI review

1. All records of communications between the Scottish Government and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) between February 2, 2021, and February 9, 2021 (inclusive). 2. all records of internal Scottish Government communications and minutes of meetings about the OECD review of Curriculum for ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-29
Reference
FOI/202100211685 review of 202100196586
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Police Scotland relating to protest in Glasgow: FOI release

1. All correspondence (via email, text message, letter etc) between Scottish Government ministers and officials with Police Scotland staff regarding the Kenmure Street protests in Glasgow. 2. All call logs between Scottish Government ministers and officials with Police Scotland staff on the days immediately prior to, t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100206786
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Kenmure Street protest: FOI release

All correspondence from Scottish Government ministers and officials relating to Kenmure Street protests.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100206796
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, International, Public sector