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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Internal briefings relating to shortcomings of Scottish Welfare fund: FOI release

You asked us to provide copies of any internal briefings prepared by civil servants regarding any shortcomings of the Scottish Welfare Fund.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202000096433
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Welfare fund: FOI release

You asked us to provide copies of any correspondence (briefings, emails, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, memos, texts and/or otherwise) between civils servants and/or Special Advisors and/or Scottish Government Cabinet members regarding the Scottish Welfare Fund being more or less effective dependent on the loca...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202000096504
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

FOI request 202000077960 regarding Former First Minister various questions: FOI release

"I note the above Freedom of Information request answered on 23rd September Secondly, which official/officials provided the information which suggested the November 9th date? And on whose instruction was it included in the answer? Thirdly, and please treat this last point as an FOI in itself as well as a question, kind...

FOI already published 80 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-04
Reference
FOI/202000093492
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Questions related to the Scottish Government's stance on gender identity: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government believe that there is a sex other than 'male' or 'female'? 2. Is it the view of the Scottish Government that human beings are sexually dimorphic? If not, please provide references to scientific evidence to support this view. 3. Does the Scottish Government believe that individuals who ...

FOI already published 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-01-29
Reference
FOI/202000116322
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Questions concerning Scottish Parliament Information Centre and Conversion Therapy: FOI release

1. If Spice has produced something new a copy please. 2. Who made the decision to take forward the petition and why? 3. Who is it 'taken forward' to and by? 4. How much evidence has the Scottish Government considered from Detransitioners? (Copies, Links, Minutes). 5. Who is responsible for the identification and review...

FOI already published 55 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-01-18
Reference
FOI/202000110012
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine rollout expectations: FOI release

1) For each health board area or nationwide, please provide the number of vaccines (consider this to mean the number of individuals being vaccinated rather than doses) the Scottish Government expects to be delivered by July 2021. 1a) Please break this down by age or vulnerability group (as already published in the Gove...

FOI already published 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2021-01-11
Reference
FOI/202000119155
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Statistics on Scottish Government Car Service: FOI release

You asked for: The amount the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2020/21 (to the date of this request). Number of cars in the Scottish Government, Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2020/21 (to the date of this request). The number of FTE staff working...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000103801
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions regarding Early Learning and Childcare: FOI release

You requested the following information: Please provide figures for how many settings are currently providing 1140 funded hours and how many are providing less. Can you please show the figures overall as well as split by Council and split into PVI and LA settings. Please state whether each Council is being given full...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.6 s.25(1)
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000104094
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

COVID-19 Face coverings evidence in schools: FOI release

The scientific data which the Scottish government has used to inform decisions and recommendations regarding mask wearing in secondary schools and the specific data which has further informed increased recommendations regarding this for S4-6 pupils today. The cost benefit analysis/equality impact assessments carried ou...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.34(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-08
Reference
FOI/202000106122
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Correspondence and funding on commissioned polling: FOI release

You asked for: Any opinion polling and research into public attitudes to the Union/Scottish independence carried out by the Scottish Government over the last year? Details of all questions and all subjects on which the Scottish Government has carried out or commissioned polling in the last year? Details of any focus g...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000093739
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland: FOI release

1. Was it legal to implement ANY restrictions to peoples’ liberties during this Covid mess made by the government and where can I find out when this legislation was given under law ? 2. Presently IS it legal to continue restrictions? 3. Is it now legal to trample over people human rights (as no one has ever answered ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000106239
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce (STRT) correspondence: FOI release

i. Details of all meetings of the Scottish Government’s Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce (STRT) including dates, those in attendance, and the minutes and agenda of those meetings. ii. Details of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and STRT appointees concerning its formation. iii. Details of any int...

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000105027
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Copies of minutes for the Scottish Government Cabinet Meeting on 30 June 2020: FOI release

1. Copies of minutes for the Scottish Government Cabinet Meeting on 30 June 2020. 2. Any papers and/or briefings that were circulated to the Scottish Government Cabinet from civil servants, special advisors and/or otherwise in preparation for the Cabinet meeting on 30 June 2020. 3. Copies of correspondence from/to civi...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000090391
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Well boats and salmon farms: EIR review

Original request for information: - Please include data on chemical use including Azamethiphos, Deltamethrin, Hydrogen Peroxide, Emamectin benzoate, Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan) and any other chemicals, medicines, antibiotics and anti-parasiticides which may be used via well boats. - Please include any discussions re...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000084355
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various types of complaints made by staff to Scottish Government: FOI release

In your request you asked for the following: ‘How many complaints of sexual harassment have been made to the Scots Gov since 2015? How many complaints of bullying have been made to Scots Gov since 2015? How many complaints of inappropriate behaviour have been made to Scots Gov since 2015? How many of the above resulte...

FOI already published 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000083344
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information concerning contact between the First Minister, the Former First Minister and representatives: FOI appeal

Information concerning contact between Ms. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister, her Government and her staff and Mr Alex Salmond, Former First Minister and his representatives in the period 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2018: Dates and times of contact, meetings and phone calls Details of who was present at meetings...

FOI already published 80 score 457 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.56 s.49(7) s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI-19-00185-appeal
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Face coverings for children aged 5 and over: FOI release

Information relating to the wearing of face coverings for children age 5 and over in Scotland. Information relating to monitoring the wearing of face coverings within education, in particular: Who will be monitoring this? Who is collecting this data? How will the data be collected? How will it be presented? When will i...

FOI already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000082610
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Complaints about bullying, workplace harassment and discrimination: FOI release

For the years 2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17 - The number and proportion of Scottish Government employees in 1. in totality 2. in each Directorate 3. in each division Who have raised a complaint about: a. bullying, discrimination or workplace harassment b. bullying c. discrimination d. workplace harassment Where po...

FOI already published 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000017779
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) correspondence: FOI release

Whether any briefings or memos were produced for Scottish Government ministers and/or officials about reducing the rates of LBTT in Scotland from 1 June 2020 to date. Please provide copies of any material where it exists. Details and minutes of any meetings where Scottish Government Ministers and/or their special advis...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000067990
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Association of Directors of Social Work (Social Work Scotland) contribution to Bar Reporters Working Group: FOI release

1. All recorded information you hold in relation to the Association of Directors of Social Work (subsequently known as Social Work Scotland) being invited to join or otherwise contribute to the Bar Reporters Working Group. (It may assist you to note the content of Appendix A here: https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0043/00...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000063013
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Social Work representative contributions to the Bar Reporters Working Group: FOI release

“1. All recorded information you hold in relation to any person from or representing or involved in the regulation of: the Social Worker profession and/or the profession of Psychologist and/or the profession of Psychiatrist, being invited to join or otherwise contribute to the Bar Reporters Working Group. (It may assis...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2) s.38(6)(2) 18 attachments
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000062992
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) grading assessment rules:FOI Appeal

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) regarding the SPFL grading assessment rules relating to fan behaviour at football matches from 1st July 2017 to the morning of 30th November 2018.

FOI already published 80 score 301 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.36(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-21
Reference
foi-18-03666-appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotcoin: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between members of the Scotcoin company and officials working for or in the Scottish Government.”

FOI already published 80 score 11 working days correspondence meetings s.25 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI/202000057929
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documentation relating to FOI 201900009513 & subsequent review : FOI release

Written information held by the Scottish Government relating to FOI 201900009513. All case handling files regarding FOI 201900009513 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) All communication, internal and external, regarding FOI 201900009513 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) Any other...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-04
Reference
FOI/202000049606
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister complaints: FOI Review

1. dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff 2. at whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish ...

FOI already published 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-08-03
Reference
FOI/202000059000
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector