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

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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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Numbers of transmissions that have taken place in home settings: FOI release

All information asked for is to be dated from 01/1/20 to present day. 1. As these numbers are being used to put restriction on our everyday activities, I would like information on the numbers of transmissions that have taken place in home settings, people who have been on holiday (both outwith and within the UK) and a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17 s.27(1)
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000091626
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

A77 Maybole Bypass subcontractors: EIR release

Would it be possible to get a list of all subcontractors engaged previously or currently on the Maybole bypass ? If it helps , I only require current and previous subcontractors and only those involved onsite rather than a remote IT or architect or design company.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-10-22
Reference
FOI/202000086126
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

The A9 northbound lane defect summary 2017-2018: EIR release

You asked: "highlight the entries that relate to the section of the A9 we are interested in – starting approximately 150m south of the Kindallachan junction running north and ending at the junction." On 10 September you further clarified that "the area we are referring to is the A9 northbound lane starting 150 metres ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-22
Reference
FOI/202000082557
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister, Deputy First Minister and SQA 2020 exam methodology correspondence: FOI release

1. All briefing notes, meetings, minutes, memos, emails and written notes regarding meetings between Education Secretary John Swinney and the Scottish Qualifications Authority regarding the marking and grading methodology for the 2020 Scottish National 4, National 5 and Higher qualifications. 2. All briefing notes, me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000072824
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information related to salmon disease prevention: EIR release

1) What steps are salmon farm operators and the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation taking to ensure that salmon which have died prematurely from diseases, viruses, lice infestation, flaying damage etc are not entering the human food chain? 2) In cases where outbreaks occur, what percentage of the harvested fish ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000078475
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the full devolved benefit case transfer: FOI release

Copies of any internal correspondence (emails, texts, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, briefings and/or otherwise) regarding the expected new date (month and/or year) for the full devolved benefit case transfer between the Department of Work and Pensions and the Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000079988
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence on the marking and grading methodology for 2020 exam results: FOI release

1. All briefing notes, meetings, minutes, memos, emails and written notes regarding meetings between any Cabinet Secretary, minister, advisor or representative of the Scottish and the Scottish Qualifications Authority regarding the marking and grading methodology for the 2020 Scottish National 4, National 5 and Higher ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-20
Reference
FOI/202000072834
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Scottish Government withdrawal from UK wide joint work on the internal market: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (emails, letters, hand-written notes, whatsapp messages, internal briefings, minutes and details of calls and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or special advisors and/or Scottish Government Cabinet members regarding the Scottish Government’s decision to withdraw from UK wide joint w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-20
Reference
FOI/202000072459
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Economy, Public sector

Inspection records of the A83 from 2017-2020: EIR release

Inspection records for that small section of road (1.5 miles south of Lochgair) for the period 1 January 2017 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.16 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-20
Reference
FOI/202000079932
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Questions concerning works carried out on the A702: EIR release

1. Confirmation of what works were being carried out on the A702 near to its junction with the A72 Skirling Road on 18 August 2019; 2. The length of the works and dates; 3. The name of the company carrying out the works; 4. The name of the traffic management company on site, if any; 5. Whether or not local access w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4 s.6 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-20
Reference
FOI/202000083141
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

The impact of SQA moderation on measures of socio-economic inequality: FOI release

All briefings, analysis, reports, notes or other documentation held regarding the impact of the SQA results moderation process on different SIMD categories (or any other measure of socio-economic inequality such as free school meals) The time frame for this request is 19 March 2020 - present

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-19
Reference
FOI/202000070661
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Education, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Coal Authority Report covering the M8 Baillieston to Newhouse area: EIR release

Mineral investigation / coal board reports for land taken from Messrs Sawyers at Junction 6 Newhouse / Chapelhall as part of the M8 /A8 upgrade. There are two separate plots involved.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-19
Reference
FOI/202000072127
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence and consultation regarding the grading for 2020 SQA exams: FOI release

1. All consultation responses from academics, policy experts and stakeholders supplied to the Scottish Government regarding this year’s grading system for SQA exams. 2. All correspondence between academics, policy experts, stakeholders and the Scottish Government which contains advice regarding this year’s grading for...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-19
Reference
FOI/202000071159
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Landslides in Scotland which caused road closures between 2015-2020: EIR release

The total number of landslides which caused roads in Scotland to be closed between 01/01/2015 - 10/08/2020. It would be preferable if the data could be processed in xls form broken down into road name, month, year and number of landslides.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-15
Reference
FOI/202000077619
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Travel advice during Pandemic: FOI Review

i Source, analysis and all correspondence relating to the “thorough review” of the decision to add Spain to 57 other countries from which incoming travellers will not have to isolate when they arrive in Scotland on 20 July 2020; ii Source, analysis and all correspondence relating to the decision of the Scottish Govern...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-10-15
Reference
FOI/202000087775
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, International, Public sector

Lobbying to exempt grouse shooting from COVID-19 restrictions: FOI release

Details of all lobbying of the Scottish Government and its Ministers from organisations, entities and persons concerned in grouse shooting, in relation to the restrictions placed on the congregation of persons for the management of the spread of COVID19; Details of lobbying and representations made to the Scottish Gove...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2020-10-15
Reference
FOI/202000088452
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Questions concerning road maintenance in the South East of Scotland: EIR release

1. The total amount of funding for road maintenance in the South East of Scotland. 2. The total number of road miles covered by this funding. 3. The total amount of funding for road maintenance in the South West of Scotland. 4. The total number of road miles covered by this funding. The formula by which this fundin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000078734
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between John Swinney and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

Any correspondence (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, and the SQA. I would like this information between 06 August and 11 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000074058
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fatal accidents which occurred on the A96 within the last 10 years: EIR release

You asked for: The number of fatal accidents which have occurred on the A96 in Brodie, Moray, in the last 10 years. On 3 September you further clarified that you were interested in the stretch of carriageway between Forres and the entry to the village of Brodie and you required the information for the last 10 calenda...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000083106
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Briefings on food products: FOI release

1) Any Scottish Government correspondence from May 2018 to present, either internal or external, concerning the use of British branding on Scottish food and drink products (including but not limited to union jacks and the words ‘British’ and ‘UK’). External correspondence may include that with food or drink producers o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000088253
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, International, +1 more … Public sector

Settlement Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA): FOI release

1. The number former employees that have signed an NDA or a compromise agreement upon leaving the Scottish Government 2. The total financial cost of each agreement, including pay in lieu of notice, payments to reflect lost earnings, pensionable pay, etc. 3. The reason for the payment (i.e. bullying, sexual harassment, ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2020-10-06
Reference
FOI/202000038968
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scientific evidence behind wearing face coverings: FOI release

The scientific evidence behind wearing face coverings outside clinical areas and face covering made from fabric. This should include a summary of clinical tests, where they were undertaken and links to quotes provided by WHO or other bodies to back the claims.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 19 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2020-10-06
Reference
FOI/202000085488
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Procurement of face masks supplied to staff: FOI release

1. What type of masks are procured and supplied to staff – cloth masks, Surgical masks, N95 professional grade medical masks? 2. What is the cost per unit on the masks? please provide the monthly cost if possible. 3. How many face masks have been supplied per month since March 2020? 4. The person in the organisation re...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-10-05
Reference
FOI/202000085142
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

National Advisory Board for Rehabilitation: FOI release

“1. Can you confirm the timeline for set up of a National Advisory Board for Rehabilitation, referred to under Section 10 ‘priorities to achieve objectives’ in the Framework for supporting people through Recovery and Rehabilitation during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, published by the Scottish Government on 13 Augus...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.10 s.2 s.17
Published
2020-10-01
Reference
FOI/202000085537
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the wearing face coverings in schools: FOI release

Any correspondence (including letters and emails) between local authorities and the Scottish Government on the subject of the wearing of facemasks (or face coverings) in schools. I would like this information from 01 August 2020 to 05 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-01
Reference
FOI/202000085898
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector