Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,233releases indexed
40,056attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,272partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-27newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,272 unclear 7,278 not held 3,137 released 1,565 already published 678 cost limit 619 clarification 360 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5048 s.20 4354 s.34(1) 3663 s.39(2) 3541 s.30 2939 s.17(1) 2838 s.25(1) 2445 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1189 s.3 924

Timeline

2026-07 369 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 1,292 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 939 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 692 releases · 36.0 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 645 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Correspondence to vaccine manufacturers of Pfizer and Astra Zeneca: FOI release

1. Any and all attachments linked to or referenced in the response to FOI review: 202100210338. 2. The letters, and any response to said letters, to vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and Astra Zeneca, linked to the publication of the vaccine deployment plan in January, including but not limited to the first version uploaded...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100224211
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Total costs incurred by the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland: FOI release

The total costs incurred by the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS) from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. Please also provide a record of all engagement with Scottish Government Minist...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100242089
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Local authority revenue allocations for early learning and childcare expansion: FOI release

The annual figure for the money given by the Scottish Government to local authorities to cover the 1140 hours of funded childcare for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and eligible 2-year-olds. You asked for both the total figure and the individual figures given to each local authority.

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100242634
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Information regarding Ferguson's shipyard: FOI release

I would like to request the following information about Ferguson's shipyard, Port Glasgow. 1. The total number of employees in the yard. 2. The number of Directors on the management board. 3. The number of managers employed by the yard. 4. The number of foremen in the yard. 5. The number of tradesmen and women in the ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100243437
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Allocation of Covid funding: FOI release

You asked if it would be possible to have an itemised listing of what the additional COVID funding of £13.3 billion has been allocated to and how much, if any, has not been allocated and/or spent as of today?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100244006
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Amount of times Gmail was accessed from St Andrews House: FOI release

For the following dates please provide details of how many times the web-site Gmail was accessed at the Scottish Government building, St Andrews House in Edinburgh. For each occasion please provide details of how long the access lasted. Dates: Sept 23, 2021 June 23, 2021 May 23, 2021 April 23, 2021

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100242610
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information relating to the Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme (STPS): FOI release

The names of all Independent Schools who: 1.Currently participate in, i.e. pay contributions to, the Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme (STPS) 2a. Have withdrawn from the STPS for future accrual, and 2b. their date of leaving 3a. Have notified SPPA of their intention to withdraw from the STPS at a future date.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100241071
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Occasions when Gmail was accessed from St Andrews House: FOI release

For the following dates please provide details of how many times the web-site Gmail was accessed at the Scottish Government building, St Andrews House in Edinburgh. For each occasion please provide details of how long the access lasted. Dates: July 23, 2021 August 23, 2021

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100242606
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to Scottish Parliament and Call it Out: FOI release

You asked for any and all information, minutes of meetings and calls between the Scottish government, ministers and/or members of the Scottish Parliament and the special interest group Call it Out. Also, any and all information on meetings and/or calls between the Scottish government, minsters and/or members of the Sco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100237753
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence: FOI release

How many meetings has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, attended (either virtually or in person) where ‘Afghanistan’ was a subject on the agenda. I would like this information in the timeframe of between the date of his appointment to 15 August 2021. Please provide minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100237037
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Documents held concerning work on the Heat Networks Bill: EIR release

You asked for disclosure of documents held by the Scottish government concerning work on the Heat Networks Bill by officials during 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100238347
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture interaction with Creative Scotland: FOI release

1. How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date. 2. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236936
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Briefing notes prepared for Criminal Justice Committee September 2021: FOI release

Full content of all briefing notes, papers etc providing to the Cabinet secretary for Justice and Veterans and the minister for Community Safety in respect of their appearance before the Criminal Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament on 1 September 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236359
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus (ISAV) information: EIR release

Your request made reference to a positive test result for infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) virus recently identified through the Scottish Government’s Aquatic Animal Health Surveillance programme, from sample taken from a fish farm site in Scotland. This surveillance confirmed the presence of a non-pathogenic strain of ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100234467
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and British and Irish Council: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of and/or the leadership of the British and Irish Council since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or o...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236983
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefing notes prepared for arrangements and advice around Euro 2020: FOI release

In your request, you asked for: A copy of the briefing notes prepared relating to travel to London and other matters regarding arrangements and advice around EURO 2020 for (a) the First Minister and (b) any other member of the panel ahead of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) update held on (i) 22 June (ii) 18 June (iii) 15 Ju...

FOI clarification 80 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100219988
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

All communication (internal and external) involving Shirley-Anne Somerville (or her staff) regarding the Scottish National Standardised Assessments. This includes any attachments in the case of emails, as well as non-email communication such as messaging services. Any briefings, analysis or other official documents he...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236994
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding Scottish Government IT Code of Conduct: FOI release

A. A disclosure of the governments acceptable use policy for its service users when using its FOI Department. B. A disclosure of the governments privacy policy for service users using its FOI department. C. A disclosure of the councils equality policy for transgender women

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236848
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information pertaining to statement made by Chief Statistician: FOI releae

Evidence that supports the statement made by the Chief Statistician in the 'Data collection and publication guidance on Sex, Gender Identity and Trans Status' publication that: 'For the vast majority of people, questions on someone’s sex and gender identity will provide the same response: female and woman/girl, or mal...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100241790
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Requests to the UK Government to devolve powers in dealing with drugs deaths: FOI release

Information on any request by the Scottish Government to the UK Government to devolve powers to them to deal with the drugs deaths problem in Scotland and any requests to deal with the drugs deaths problem by way of a health emergency (between 1st January 2015 to 10th August 2021).

FOI unclear 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.1 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-02
Reference
FOI/202100227354
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Janey Godley appearance on Covid-19 advert: FOI release

1. Whether Scottish Government funds were used to pay Ms Godley? 2. If payment was taken out of the bike SNP party funds? 3. Will Ms Godley be reported to the police for hate crime?

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100238775
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Total spend of Covid-19 advertising: FOI release

You asked for the cost of all adverts about the coronavirus that are on TV and radio every day and how much is it costing for all these adverts to be shown daily especially the latest advert by Janey Godley

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100237983
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Business dealings with Janey Godley: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the Scottish Government's business dealings with the comedian Janey Godley, including: A copy of all contracts and agreements. A list of all payments of (a) fees and (b) expenses, by date. A copy of all communications with JG or her agent. For each contract / agreement, a copy ...

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100237623
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Discussions with Pladis and trade unions regarding closure of McVities Tollcross: FOI release

I am seeking the following information from the Scottish Government, if it can be provided, regarding the closure of the Tollcross McVitie’s factory. 1. Written correspondence by way of emails or letters exchanged between the Scottish Government and pladis April 30, 2021 to the present date (August 12, 2021) regarding ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100230472
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector