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 regarding formulation of home education policy: FOI release

Agendas, minutes and emails relating to meetings and discussions with the Department for Education in London about the formulation of home education law, policy and guidance in Scotland and England; requesting the information dated from 1st September 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100263296
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland and Office of Rail and Road communication: FOI release

ORR has recently published a signalling market study. Remedy 5 on page 95 says that ORR will have dialogue with Transport Scotland about funding for signalling improvements. The study can be found here: https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/22896 1) Please can you confirm whether ORR contacted Transport Scotland in relation to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-18
Reference
FOI/202100254390
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Heathrow Airport expansion: FOI release

1. A list of all the meetings, calls and correspondence between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Heathrow Airport which have taken place in 2021 to date; and copies of any minutes, meeting notes, or correspondence which is held for the period. 2. Copies of any reviews or updated assessments of either (a) the S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100255769
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence submitted by the lobby group For Women Scotland: FOI release

Any correspondence submitted to the Scottish Government by the lobby group For Women Scotland since the start of 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100248060
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communication with Scottish Prison Service regarding photocopying of mail: FOI release

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 Prison Service regarding the proposal to change prison rules to allow for the photocopying of prisoner mail, bet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1)B s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252770
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence received in October 2020 from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald of the University of Sterling with officials from the Population Health Directorate covering the period August 2020 to October 2020. Please provide all correspondence from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald of the University of Sterling with the Cabinet Secretar...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100243542
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Capita Resourcing Limited and its relationship with Social Security Scotland: FOI release

"Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would be grateful if you would please provide me with the following information and for the avoidance of any doubt please treat each request separately: Please explain your relationship with Capita, for example, their role in conducting any of your processes and...

FOI clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12 s.38(1)
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100257697
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding Scottish Government intranet page: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100244010 I am looking for some information about the Scottish Government’s intranet page. Can you release information about who can access to the intranet? Are you able to say how many people in total? Can you release the questions asked and results of any and all polls on the Intranet betwe...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100254583 review of 202100244010
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Framework for the provision of interpreting, translation and transcription services: FOI release

You asked for the Quality/Technical bid responses/answers of the three appointed suppliers to the Framework for the provision of interpreting, translation, and transcription services.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1)
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100252142
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Successful submission for provision of interpreting, translation and transcription services: FOI release

copy of the winning tender submission for the provision of interpreting, translation and transcription services provided by Global Connects ranked 1, and a copy of the tender submission provided by DA Languages Ltd ranked 3. And for these to be sent to you in electronic form.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100252769
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Meetings between ministers and Honeywell: FOI release

Minutes of the meeting between Nicola Sturgeon, Keith Brown and Honeywell that took place on October 19 2017. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and/or its Ministers and Honeywell.

FOI already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100242753
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Net Zero, Energy and Transport engagements regarding Carbon Capture: FOI release

All diary engagements of the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport in relation to Carbon Capture including, but not exclusively, dates, times, locations, attendance, minutes

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100251136
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Acorn Carbon Capture Project: FoI release

Any correspondence between or involving senior civil servants, the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, the First Minister, Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work, and/or the Minister for Environment and Land Reform, or their respective ministerial offices, on the topic of the Acorn carbon capture project, f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100250858
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Insch War Memorial Hospital: FoI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, typed or hand-written notes, text messages or otherwise) by the Scottish Government regarding Insch War Memorial Hospital between 1 st March 2020 and 27th October 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100251117
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Management of Public Health Incidents: FoI release

A copy of the 2017 version, Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on the Roles and Responsibilities of NHS Led Incident Management Teams A copy of all correspondence, including relevant attachments, and minutes meetings regarding the decision to update the Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100249344
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Funding and grants provided to Relationships Scotland: FOI release

All funds and grants provided to Relationships Scotland, 18 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EP, and Family Mediation Highland, 46 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EH from the Scottish Government to be provided to me. I'm looking for the following (Detailed): Funds provided to Relationships Scotland from the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.7 s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-01-10
Reference
FOI/202100252824
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Briefing materials relating to the Minimum Income Guarantee: FOI Review

Any internal Scottish Government communications regarding the introduction of a ‘minimum income guarantee’. Please can this include any briefing material produced in relation to this subject. I would like this information between 7 August 2021 and 24 August 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-06
Reference
FOI/202100251240 Review of 202100233241
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Sandstone Press: FOI release

Information held by Scottish Government that mentions ‘Sandstone Press’. To include correspondence and documents. Should it be necessary to narrow the request to keep it within cost parameters, we are particularly seeking correspondence involving the following individuals: Head of Enterprise Sponsorship, Regional Eco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-23
Reference
FOI/202100249470
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland employee turnover statistics from 2018 onwards: FOI release

Employee turnover figures for years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 (to date) broken down by: Resignation Retirement Dismissal Redundancy

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100252599
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Communication relating to proposed short-term lets licensing scheme: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public to the Scottish Government that are on the topic of the proposed short-term lets licensing scheme. I would like this information between 08 October 2021 to 31 October 2021.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100252652
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 face masks in schools and colleges: FOI Review

You requested a review of a response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: 1. All scientific and clinical evidence that was used to decide that it is safe for a 16 or 17 year old attending college not to wear a face mask while in classes, but unsafe for a 16 or 17 year old t...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100250240 Review of 202100229906
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information pertaining to the STEP program: FOI release

Please provide the following information: a) A summary of dedicated expenditure on (aka, expenditure which was specifically intended or earmarked for) the STEP physical literacy program, marketed by STEP2Progress limited; b) Minutes of meetings with and records of correspondence with STEP2Progress limited; c) Studies,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100252139
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) regarding changes to appeals process: FOI Review

1. Please provide the minutes of any meeting of Scottish Government Ministers and employees of the SQA, from 2009 to the present, during which the meeting references or in any way discusses changes to the appeals process of the SQA. 2. To provide information relating to any consultation process the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-09
Reference
FOI/202100247961 Review of 202100210124
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector