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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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

Terms and Conditions of grant provided to New Lanark Trust: FOI release

The amount, purpose and conditions attached to funding agreed by the Scottish Government to the New Lanark Trust in 2020 and 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100207810
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Money and tax, Public sector

Early medical abortion at home open consultation details: FOI release

To ask the Health Protection Division at the Scottish Government for the full list of stakeholders that were consulted before, during, and after the open consultation on the home use of both abortion pills for early medical abortion up to 12 weeks gestation, and for minutes from any relevant meetings with such stakehol...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-23
Reference
FOI/202100210664
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Grants from NHS Scotland to Stonewall UK: FOI release

The following information on grant payments of £46,000 in 2019 and £33,324 in 2018: The contract, minute of agreement or other terms of grant arrangements between NHS Scotland and Stonewall UK which sets of out what Stonewall UK will provide, in measurable terms, in return for the grant. Any reports from Stonewall UK ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-22
Reference
FOI/202100205121
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Grants from Scottish Government to Stonewall UK: FOI release

The contract, minute of agreement or other terms of grant arrangements between Scottish Government and Stonewall UK which sets out what Stonewall UK will provide, in measurable terms, in return for the grant. Any reports from Stonewall UK to Scottish Government which set out the delivery of agreed outcomes for grants m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-22
Reference
FOI/202100205113
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Curriculum for Excellence Review 2020/21: FOI Appeal

All correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or hand written notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the OECD regarding the Curriculum for Excellence Review 2020/21. I would li...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 207 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-21
Reference
FOI/202000061974 - Appeal
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information relating to data sharing: FOI release

1, All correspondence, between the ICO, The Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials), The Scottish Parliament, The Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police authority regarding the meeting held for the legitimate and lawful justification and evidence’s for High Risk data sharing to be...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-18
Reference
FOI/202100205560
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Costs of legal services regarding former First Minister's judicial review: FOI release

"Information contained in documents & discussions relating to, and all information contained in: fees, all fee notes & Faculty Services Fee notes, accounts & receipts - for costs, expenses & fees paid to: Roddy Dunlop QC Christine O'Neill QC in relation to legal advice and all legal services provided to the Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100184741
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to conversion therapy in Scotland: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence and records of discussions with the following organisations regarding conversion therapy in Scotland since 1 April 2020: 1. Equality Network 2. Scottish Trans Alliance 3. Stonewall 4. End Conversion Therapy Scotland 5. LGBT Youth Scotland

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100204739
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Breakdown of traffic on A78: EIR release

1. Which is the most recent report/s completed on the level of traffic on the A78? How can I access it/them online? 2. When was the study leading to that/those report undertaken? How can I access that/those online? 3. How were the decisions on any traffic control measures taken, by whom and when? Can I access the meeti...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.7 s.9 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100197406
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial communications relating to public protest 13 May 2021: FOI release

I am interested in ministerial communications with other public bodies regarding the public protest around attempts by Home Office immigration officials to details two men in Pollokshields, Glasgow on May 13. Details: https://theferret.scot/men-freed-as-intimidating-immigration-raid-ends/ It has been reported that the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100201852
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the handling of harassment complaints: FOI release

1. The email of 5th December 2017 sent from Deputy Director within the People Directorate at the Scottish Government to the Detective Chief Superintendent (DCS), Head of Public Protection at Police Scotland, concerning the development of the Scottish Government’s procedure for handling harassment complaints. 2. Minutes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100160391
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) relating to cyber-attack: FOI release

For all correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the SEPA senior management team that relates to the Christmas 2020 cyberattack. To include sms, WhatsApp, Signal and other messages, and briefings received by ministers, dated from the date the hack started to 31st March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100202192
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Covid-19 outbreak following Nike conference held in Edinburgh: FOI release

1. All documents regarding a coronavirus outbreak following the Nike conference in Edinburgh. This should include any reports, or internal briefings prepared. 2. All internal correspondence regarding the coronavirus outbreak which occurred following a Nike conference in Edinburgh. 3. All correspondence between the Scot...

FOI already published 80 score 273 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202000038482
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 bonus for health care workers: FOI Review

Information held by the Scottish government relating to the £500 covid bonus for health and care staff. Communication with the UK Government (including but not limited to departments such as the Treasury, DWP, and agencies such as HMRC) relating to the £500 health and care worker bonus announced by the First Minister ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100204291 review of 202100168265
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Money and tax

Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG): EIR release

With reference to the Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG), you requested: 1. What the terms of reference including its remit are? 2. A list of members in the group? 3. How often the group has met since its establishment in 2019? 4. Has Scottish White Fish Producers Association scallop committee chair, John Ma...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100201874
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Informal requests received from 31 October 2018 onwards: FOI release

FOI202100191813 “Thanks for you work on my behalf. I apologise for my carelessness in this foi. In fact Clegg says that the Record (so not just Clegg) made requests (so not formal foi’s necessarily). Can I ask whether there were any informal requests from 31 October. Maybe you considered this, but if not, can you accep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100191813, 202100194412 and 202100195519
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the Nike conference in February 2020: FOI release

Communications between Scottish Government and others on the subject the Nike conference held in Edinburgh late February 2020. This would include but not only with, Edinburgh City Council, Carlton Hilton Hotel, North Bridge. Also any communications on the subject of the Nike conference from any source

FOI already published 80 score 257 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100134831
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding ferry services: EIR release

“From October 1st 2020 to current day correspondence , emails, reports or papers about ferry services from Oban, Mallaig, Uig & Ullapool to the Outer Hebrides , Coll, Tiree, Mull, Colonsay , Arran & Islay between Transport Scotland, local MPs, MSPs and Councillors.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100197763
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Lord Advocate correspondence relating to publication of Alex Salmond’s submission: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) received or sent by the Lord Advocate (or his office) on 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 February 2021 regarding the publication of Alex Salmond’s Ministerial Code subm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.11 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100166329
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Breakdown of razor clam fishery from February 2017 to date: EIR release

The following information relating to the razor clam fishery dating from 1 February 2017 to date [28 April 2021]: 1. Total landings & values (by creek where possible). 2. Number of days fished. 3. REM data sufficient to provide a footprint of the fishery. 4. Any information that indicates any changes in Landings per Ef...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100198357
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance business engagement dinner November 2019: FOI release

Derek Mackay attending a Scottish Government business engagement dinner on 06 November 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at the meeting Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points A copy of any speech/ pre-prepared words delivered to attendees Venue, cost o...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202100190455
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Razor clam fishery data from February 2017 to April 2021: EIR release

All data collected, research undertaken, and findings published by (or on behalf of) Marine Scotland Science relating to the razor clam fishery dating from 1 February 2017 to 29 April 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202100198334
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Covid-19 education recovery group correspondence: FOI review

Please provide a copy of all correspondence received by (a) the Scottish Government and (b) the Covid-19 Education Recovery Group on vulnerable teachers in schools since 1/08/20. For example, I am aware that correspondence was received by theCovid-19 Education Recovery Group as referred to here: https://www.tes.com/new...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 119 working days over deadline correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI/202100174388 review of 202000119872
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Covid-19 use of private hospitals during pandemic: FOI release

In reference to previous request 202000089703, please can I request the following information about the Scottish Government’s national use of private sector hospitals during the pandemic. I accept that some NHS boards procure some activity independently but I am only interested in the national programme overseen by the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI202100201947 review of 202100189175
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector