Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,204releases indexed
40,030attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,263partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-24newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,263 unclear 7,267 not held 3,132 released 1,563 already published 678 cost limit 618 clarification 359 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5043 s.20 4349 s.34(1) 3660 s.39(2) 3538 s.30 2937 s.17(1) 2833 s.25(1) 2440 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1198 s.2 1182 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 340 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,290 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,204 matching releases

Correspondence between ministers and Scottish Rugby Union relating to 2021 season: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish ministers and the Scottish Rugby Union, relating to the December 2020 agreement to field a GB Sevens team for the 2021 season. Please also include any correspondence - regardless of topic - between Scottish ministers and Mike Dodson, Dominic McKay and Jim Mallinder, all of, or former...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100250628
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen's Association study: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of the study undertaken by the Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen’s Association referenced at paragraph 11 of the current Clyde Cod Spawning Closure Consultation ( available https://www.gov.scot/publications/clyde-cod-spawning-closure-2022-23-consultation/documents/ ) 2. All correspo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252395
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site: EIR release

"Information concerning the North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site operated by Mowi and/or Kames since 1 January 2020. Within your request, you made specific reference to both Mowi and Kames in terms of the operation of the fish farm site and requested ‘any information including emails, letters, ownership details, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100258238
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the proposed Cambo oilfield: EIR release

All internal correspondence on the proposed Cambo oilfield. Please include all emails, letters, call logs and minutes of any meetings which have been held. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government on the proposed Cambo oilfield. Please include all emails, letters, call logs and minutes of an...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100229975
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Breakdown of pupils with additional support needs (ASN) and qualifications achieved: FOI release

Pupils with ASN that achieved 5 Nat 5s - the total number and the number as a percentage of those that with ASN Pupils with ASN that achieved 5 highers - the total number and the number as a percentage of those that with ASN Pupils with no ASN that achieved 5 Nat 5s - the total number and the number as a percentage of ...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100253373
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to deaths amongst care experience young people: FOI release

all correspondence - including emails, text, Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger or other electronic message, as well as copies of any handwritten messages or minutes/notes from in-person, phone or video call discussions - between media officials, policy officials and special advisers related to the response to a med...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252733
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

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 on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill: FOI release

1. The letter referenced by John Swinney in this section of the Official Report from the Stage 3 debate on the UNCRC bill: https://archive2021.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=13202&i=119544&c=2330752#ScotParlOR 2. Internal or external correspondence on the topic of this letter and any letters sent b...

FOI cost limit 70 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.10(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100245524
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the publication of FOI202100236654: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence - including emails, text, Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger or other electronic message, as well as copies of any handwritten messages or minutes/notes from inperson, phone or video call discussions - between media officials, policy officials and special advisers related to the rel...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252670
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Secretary of State for Scotland letter regarding UNCRC Bill: FOI release

A copy of the letter sent from Alister Jack MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, to the Scottish Government on 4th March 2021 in relation to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill.

FOI unclear 80 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100245430
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

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

COVID-19 booster vaccination on COVID passport app questions: FOI release

1. “Did John Swinney state, on 06/12/2021, that Covid boosters will be included on NHS Scotland Vaccine Passports & App from 09/12/2021? 2. Why has this not happened as at 10/12/2021? 3. When will boosters be added to NHS Scotland Vaccine Passports and App?”

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100263090
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Maintenance on M74: EIR release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being carried out. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252536
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Renewable electricity use in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information and associated data which supports the statement from the First Minister that almost 100% of the electricity we use in Scotland comes from renewable sources. 2. Information/data for when electricity demand in Scotland is met only with electricity generated from renewable sources. 3. When the provisional ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100253288
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

NHS nursing recruitment from overseas: FOI release

How many nurses from overseas have been recruited to work in the NHS in Scotland using third party recruitment agencies, including NHS trusts outside of Scotland, between the beginning of this financial year and the date of response to this query? How many nurses from overseas is the Scottish Government seeking recruit...

FOI not held 40 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100258342
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Total funding provided for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC): FOI release

What is the total funding amount which is being provided for the entire Early Years Learning and Childcare policy? I.e. the additional amount referred to in the letter is in addition to what other amount? If possible, I would appreciate that information being provided as a breakdown per local authority.

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252242
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, 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

Breakdown of Government spending on alcohol by type: FOI release

In each of the past 5 financial years; 1. How many bottles of wine have been bought by the Scottish Government, or by external companies on behalf of the Scottish Government as part of a contract. For each financial year please outline the total cost of each type of wine and the total number of bottles for each type of...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100257154
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Tree felling in the Den of Kildrummy: EIR release

If Kildrummy estate has a felling license to cut trees in the Den of Kildrummy due to the recent storm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100262426
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Scotrail Public Performance Measure (PPM) statistics: FOI release

The percentage of Scotrail train journeys that were on time vs trains journeys that were late to their final destination or cancelled over the last 5 years.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100258370
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Agreement between Scottish Government and State Government of California: EIR release

an agreement signed this week by Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary in Scottish Government and Eleni Kounalakis on behalf of the State Government of California at COP 26 in Glasgow, ‘to protect biodiversity’. The information I request is: A copy of the agreement The tangible benefits expected to accrue to the signator...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-14
Reference
FOI/202100253062
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, 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

Approval of road signs on M8 bus lane: EIR release

A copy of the letter granting permission to use a non-standard road signs as part of the M8 bus lane eastbound from Claylands to Hermiston Gait please?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100256578
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of live Blue Badges in Scotland: FOI release

Can you let me know how many active blue badges you have in Scotland and how many people were prosecuted for misusing blue badges last year or point me in the right direction so I can find the data for myself.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100257675
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport