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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Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) submitted business case: FOI review

A copy of the BiFab business case used as the basis for the Scottish Government's £37.4 million investment in BiFab.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.25(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100194635 review of 202100178361
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Senior staff executive team question and answer session: FOI release

It is my understanding that the Scottish Government senior staff executive team carries out Q&A sessions with other government staff and there have been three of these since last July. Can I please have a transcript of all questions and answers for each session from July 2020 to date? If that involves too much work, co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100218490
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Local Serving Rates: FOI release

Please provide all information concerning the Rates List, including that which concerns: (1) which bodies were involved in decision-making around the rates listed in the Rates List; (2) correspondence, telephone attendance notes, documents, charts and/or meetings reports and minutes concerning the Rates List created ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100216757
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Freedom of Information request: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes or any other documents) regarding an FOI request that sent on the 5th of May 2021 (reference number 202100199466). I would ask for correspondence between the lead official and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or the SG FOI Unit and/or special advis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100217275
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Briefings prepared relating to housing: FOI release

1. Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings between the Cabinet Secretary and any Ministers with responsibility for Housing and any representatives (including third party representatives) of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers during the 2011-2016 and 2016-2021 Scottish Parliaments. 2. An...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.30 s.38(1)
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100217494
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government application to Stonewall Workplace Equality Index: FOI release

I am emailing you to request all emails/any other form of written communication or document, between the Scottish Govt and Stonewall, regarding any and all social media posts by SNP Government Ministers, which were cited as part of, or in relation to, the Scottish Government's application to be part of Stonewall's Work...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.8 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100218117
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Support provided for cattery and kennel businesses: FOI Release

1. A copy of correspondence between ministers, civil servants and any other parties related to decisions taken to not requiring cattery and kennel businesses to close during the pandemic. 2. A copy of correspondence between ministers, civil servants and any other parties related to financial support for cattery and ken...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100220244
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to meetings with Airbnb representatives: FOI release

1. Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings between the Cabinet Secretary and any Ministers with responsibility for Housing and any representatives (including third party representatives) of Airbnb.com during the 2016-2021 Scottish Parliament, as well as the current Parliament. 2. Any minutes, n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-22
Reference
FOI/202100216563
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID 19 deaths in care homes: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence between special advisers or officials in the community health and social care directorate and the National Records of Scotland (NRS) on the topic of the publication of Covid-19 deaths in care homes broken down by individual care home between September 29, 2020 to 27 May 2021. You also ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-21
Reference
FOI/202100207401
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence to/from the Health Secretary relating to deaths in care homes: FOI release

Any correspondence copied to the health secretary, sent to the health secretary, or including the phrase "Cab Sec" on the topic of the publication of Covid-19 deaths in care homes broken down by individual care home between September 29, 2020 to 27 May 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-21
Reference
FOI/202100207405
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Communication with Glasgow City Council regarding Euro 2020: FOI Release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council, inclusive of emails received and sent by each party, on the topic of the Euro 2020 fanzone, between the dates of January 1, 2021 to date. 2. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and UEFA, inclusive of emails received and sent ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-19
Reference
FOI/202100213814
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding vaccine deployment plan 2021: FOI review

1. Any correspondence between the First Minister, the Health Minister, their special advisers, and the civil service between the dates of January 10 to January 20 on the topic of the vaccine deployment plan 2021 published on January 14. 1a. This should include - but is not limited to - any correspondence on that topic ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 116 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-19
Reference
FOI/202100210338 - review of 202100151012
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Discussion held relating to Euro 2020 Glasgow Fan Zone: FOI release

Some information regarding the UEFA EURO 2020 Glasgow Fan Zone. The national clinicians, Jason Leitch and (his deputy) John Harden, have held meetings with various partners (Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, Police Scotland, Scottish Government, Visit Scotland, Uefa) regarding the UEFA EURO 2020 Glasgow Fan Zone. I w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-07-16
Reference
FOI/202100212141
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Number of Freedom of Information request submitted 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 2020 to 30 April 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 brea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.10(1) s.20 s.38(2A) s.38(5) s.3(2) s.38 s.34(1)
Published
2021-07-16
Reference
FOI/202100215149 review of 202100202671
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

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

Purchase details and communications regarding Ferguson Marine Limited: FOI release

“To provide all information held, including legal opinion, about the decision by ministers to purchase Ferguson Marine between August 30, 2019 and October 10, 2019. In particular I am seeking details of the rival offers for the shipyard, and what they amounted to. Further, I am seeking communications between the Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-07-15
Reference
FOI/202100214212
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

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

Reform discussion held with Scottish Qualification Authority: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government (cabinet secretaries, the first minister, special advisers and/or learning directorate staff) and the SQA regarding or referring to the reform of the SQA. This request includes any attachments where applicable.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100209364
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

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