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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Exam results and Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD): FOI release

All communications - external or internal - involving ministers, SPADs and Learning Directorate officials 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...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-29
Reference
FOI/202000070655
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Communications regarding full time reopening of schools: FOI release

"Any communications from local authorities to the Scottish Government (including letters, emails, or otherwise) regarding guidance for the fulltime reopening of schools in August 2020. I would like this information from 24 June 2020 to 21 July 2020."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-29
Reference
FOI/202000065075
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Eat Out to Help Out Scheme potential impact: FOI release

1- What analysis, briefing or memos has been prepared by the Scottish Government, for Scottish Ministers, officials or advisers on the UK Government's 'Eat Out to Help Out Scheme' and/or the potential impact this scheme could have on Scotland since the scheme was first announced on 8 July 2020. Please provide copies of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-29
Reference
FOI/202000074565
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Coronavirus legislation, rules and regulations and ongoing reviews: FOI release

Coronavirus legislation and rationale for continuation of rules and regulations regarding lockdown must be reviewed every twenty one days by law. Please provide me with following. Dates , times of each meeting to date since the start. Policy decisions, with rationale and minutes determining outcomes informing continua...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-29
Reference
FOI/202000043924
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former First Minister correspondence in 2017: FOI release

-All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Alex Salmond in 2017. Please provide all emails, documents, written letters/notes, texts and Whatsapp messages exchanged between Mr Salmond and Scottish Government ministers and officials. This should include any private email accounts - for example, linked to the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000077960
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project: EIR Appeal

… any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust. Additionally please provide all corresp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 148 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/19/02451 - Appeal
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Business Support Grant Eligibility criteria: FOI release

Details of the process employed to determine eligibility criteria for allocation of the Business Support Grant.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000070372
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Marine Protected Areas management measures: EIR release

“Please provide all information held by the Scottish Government concerning the economic or ecological relationship between inshore fisheries and MPA management measures, excluding all information not relevant to the Clyde Sea Sill MPA, the Loch Carron MPA, the Loch Creran MPA, the Loch Sunart MPA, the Loch Sunart to So...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000053092
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Schools re-opening full time decision making correspondence: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, letters, typed or hand-written notes, text messages and briefings) regarding the decision for schools to reopen full-time on 11 August, as announced by the Deputy First Minister on 23 June 2020. I would like this information from 01 June 2020 until 23 J...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000057060
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Planning and Environmental Appeals Division: EIR release

1) Would it be possible to provide a list of planning appeals which have come before the Scottish Government planning reporter, Mr Nick Smith, together with the outcome of those appeals? 2) On the Notice of Intention for planning appeal reference: PPA-400-2107, dated 05 May 2020, in paragraph 7 on page 3 (Contamination...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000074170
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

A78 proposed traffic island at Ravenscraig Hospital site Greenock: EIR release

1.'For a) 2018 b) 2019 and c) 2020, dates, locations, attendance, minutes and agendas of meetings that took place between Transport Scotland and their contractors and Inverclyde Council regarding the proposed traffic island on the A78 (Inverkip Road) east of the entrance of the former Ravenscraig Hospital site in Green...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000060087
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Felling permission Addiewell Farm: EIR release

A copy of all comments and documentation received in relation to application reference number FPA-7376 for a felling licence at Addiewell Farm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-22
Reference
FOI/202000068832
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Non-Domestic Rates Income reduction: FOI release

Any internal correspondence between officials and ministers from 20 March to date about the reduction of Non-Domestic Rates Income. Any internal briefings or memos produced for ministers from 20 March to date about the cost reducing non-domestic rates across Scotland

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000066359
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Planning permission River & East of Woodilee Road Lenzie: EIR release

You asked for information in electronic format in regard to any comment made by Scottish Forestry in respect of Planning Permission in Principle for Residential Development, Site South Of River And East Of Woodilee Road Lenzie East Dunbartonshire (TP/ED/20/0405).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000069061
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Various questions regarding Forest Land Management Plans (FLMPs): EIR release

Information confirming the current status of each of the Forest Land Management Plans (FLMPs), including: Which FLMPs are being consulted upon by each of the agencies at present; Where consultation is ongoing, what stage they have reached in the administrative procedure and applicable timescales for any further commen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000076915
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Prisoners released early under COVID-19 regulations: FOI release

- The total number of prisoners released early from Scottish prisons under Covid-19 regulations, including a breakdown of numbers per region of Scotland - All correspondence received by the justice secretary from members of the public, on the subject of the early release of prisoners under Covid-19 regulations, to date

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000066524
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

“Spend over £500" report: FOI release

In the "Spend over £500" report for April 2020 there are £22,392 of payments for sq Daffys Gin. Can you please indicate what items were procured, by whom and for what purpose and also please provide any justification/approval for the purchases

FOI partially withheld 65 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000075584
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update: FOI release

1. Whether any briefings/memos or other work was undertaken for Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisors in relation to the Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update on 8 July 2020. Please provide copies of this material where it exists. 2. Details and minutes of any meetings (virtual or otherwise) held between ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000067984
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Care packages: FOI release

Communications with councils and other related bodies regarding cuts or reductions to care packages including communications stating care packages and support should not be reduced or cut.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000055879
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Total area of commercial forestry felled in Strathoykel and catchment area: EIR release

Since a large part of Strathoykel has already been clear felled, under freedom of information I am interested in knowing the total [area of] commercial forestry in the catchment and the area that has been clear felled in the last 10 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000077926
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government communications: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand-written notes, or phone calls) either to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell MSP. I would like this information for 05 May 2020

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000064632
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Risk Assessment COVID-19 face mask policy: FOI release

A copy of the risk assessment for Phase 3: staying safe and protecting others face mask policy – Travelling and Shopping. Whether the Scottish Government advised GPs not to write exemption letters for asthma sufferers?

FOI partially withheld 60 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000063339
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Grants or Loans issued under Section 70 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2001: FOI release

All annual reports to Scottish Parliament which were due under Section 70 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 which describe Grants or Loans issued under that section of the Act up to and including FY 2019-2020. And copies of any repayments against any Loans or conditions associated to any Grants., including the (a) amoun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.70 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000069115
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Appointment of Ewen Campbell as Standing Counsel: FOI release

1. Information contained in any discussions, recruitment and other information relating to the appointment of Ewen Campbell as standing counsel for the Scottish Government in 2018? 2. The selection process used to appoint Ewen Campbell as standing counsel to the Scottish Government and agencies? 3. How much Ewen Campbe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066407
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Proposed £80 billion fiscal stimulus package: FOI release

Any internal briefings, or memos produced for Scottish government ministers and officials around the proposed £80 billion fiscal stimulus package as called for by Kate Forbes MSP. Please provide any details of any meetings between Scottish Government ministers and officials on the subject.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066366
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector