Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,263releases indexed
40,070attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,275partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,275 unclear 7,292 not held 3,144 released 1,568 already published 680 cost limit 619 clarification 361 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5051 s.20 4359 s.34(1) 3666 s.39(2) 3544 s.30 2941 s.17(1) 2845 s.25(1) 2447 s.10(4) 2024 s.11(2) 1600 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1192 s.3 927

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,296 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 940 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 865 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 relating to the Independent Review of Adult Social Care: FOI release

All correspondence received by or communicated from any of the Scottish Ministers, or their special advisors and officials, with COSLA, in relation to the Independent Review of Adult Social Care, since 1st January 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30B 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-04
Reference
FOI/202100224935
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Consultation on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100211057 Please provide the consultation responses to the Government's consultation on its GRA Reform Bill, which closed in March 2020, and which is overseen by the Family Law Team. Your request for review, reference 202100229764 I would like to request a review of this decision on the follo...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.15
Published
2021-10-04
Reference
FOI/202100229764 review of 202100211057
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 details of Corporate Travel Management (CTM) relating to PCR tests: FOI release

1.Why are CTM the only provider for PCR tests in Scotland for international travel? 2. Who owns CTM and/or are they affiliated to the Scottish Government/SNP? 3. What was the tendering process for this contract? 4. How many other companies tendered for this contract? 5. Does the Scottish Government receive ANY financia...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-30
Reference
FOI/202100229912
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Basic Disclosure certificates with convictions 2019/2020: FOI release

For the years 2019 and 2020, please provide the percentage of Basic Disclosure certificates with convictions. Please provide the total number of hours of planned system outages or downtime for the year 2020 and the reasons with percentages. Please advise how many hours occurred during the working day, ie. during the f...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-30
Reference
FOI/202100232320
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 variant and restrictions questions: FOI release

1. Is your organisation currently following any Corona Virus COVID 19 Restrictions.? Yes or No answer required – plus details of any procedures. 2. Can your organisation provide me with the evidence that COVID 19 exists?. Yes or No answer required – plus the information that you rely on. 3. Can your organisation prov...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.6 s.25(1) s.7
Published
2021-09-30
Reference
FOI/202100230522
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

List of Scottish Government special advisers 2021: FOI release

A list of Scottish Government special advisers as of March 24, 2021 and their area of expertise as well as for a list of Scottish Government special advisers as of August 5, 2021, and their area of expertise.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers s.25(1)
Published
2021-09-29
Reference
FOI/202100235832
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to proposed regulation of short term lets: FOI release

How much correspondence has the Scottish Government received from outside the organisation regarding the proposed regulation of short term lets? Copies of the above correspondence where it exists.

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2021-09-29
Reference
FOI/202100228786
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 pregnant people vaccine statistics: FOI release

"I refer to the tweet sent out by @ScotGov tonight which stated that 'Over 55,000 pregnant people in England & Scotland have had the #coronavirus vaccine.' 1. Please provide the breakdown in terms of sex not gender. 2. How many females have had the coronavirus vaccine in England and Scotland? 3. Is the figure also over...

FOI not held 40 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-09-29
Reference
FOI/202100226208
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Details of National Bus Travel Concession Scheme for Older and Disabled Persons: FOI release

“A detailed account of public money spent on local bus companies. The main reason is I have a bus pass however when I get on a local bus for town 99% of the time I or you are charged to the terminus of that bus route”.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-09-29
Reference
FOI/202100230445
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Euro 2020 fan zone information and capacity at club stadiums: FOI release

Information regarding the Euro Fanzone. What information did the Scottish Government have available to them that deemed a fan zone of 3k per session safe, and why has that not been applied to the Scottish Football games currently happening? What contact have the Scottish Government had with clubs regarding this decisio...

FOI unclear 55 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-29
Reference
FOI/202100222874
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

The New Scots Refugee Integration Delivery Project: FOI release

Please could you provide a full breakdown of the money allocated in this press release? Helping New Scots settle - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-29
Reference
FOI/202100231402
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Successful Tender Reference SP-17-021 IT Peripherals: FOI release

“Copies of successful tenders in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000. I would like to make this request regarding ‘Invitation to Tender (ITT) – Reference SP-17-021 Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Peripherals’”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-29
Reference
FOI/202100229338
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Information related to miscarriage of justice compensation: FOI release

1. Since January 1st 2016 to December 31st 2020 how many individuals applied to receive compensation after being wrongly convicted in Scotland? 2. Since January 1st 2016 to December 31st 2020 what was the total length of time individuals who were wrongly convicted in Scotland spent in prison? 3. Since January 1st 2016 ...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2021-09-29
Reference
FOI/202100230964
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding the Social Care Staff Support Fund: FOI release

Information outlined below on the Social Care Staff Support Fund. For the period since the scheme started and up to the most recent data point: 1. The amount of money paid out. 2. How many staff this relates to (or similar measurement, such as the number of individual claims, if this is not possible). 3. Please could t...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228486
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Marine and fisheries monitoring: EIR release

1. When did you check foreigners landing into our ports? 2. When did you weigh their landings? 3. When did you last log down fish species? 4. When did you log down fish sizes? 5. When did you check vessels at sea? 6. When did you check fishing licenses? 7. When did you check crew lists? 8. When did you check garbage lo...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.12 s.40
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100229173
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19 correspondence from the hospitality sector: FOI release

I would like to request details of the number of correspondence received by the Scottish Government from pubs and cafes following the announcement made by the First Minister on October 7, 2020 to introduce a complete ban on indoor alcohol sales. At that time there was only takeaway service available from pubs and cafes...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228469
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Police Scotland funding: FOI release

What funding the Scottish Government has given to the following Police Scotland staff associations in each of the last three financial years: Central and Eastern European Police Association National Trans Police Association Semper Scotland Scottish Police Muslim Association Christian Police Association Scottish Police...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100231916
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Residential rehabilitation in Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers and Phoenix Futures regarding the announcement of a new drug rehabilitation centre in North Ayrshire - https://www.gov.scot/news/newnational-facility-forfamilies-affected-by-drug-use/ I would appreciate all ministerial correspondence to Phoenix Futures both pre ...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100229640
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings regarding short term lets in Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings have Scottish Government civil servants had with representatives of local authorities (either officers or elected councillors) regarding the proposed regulation of short term lets in Scotland. I would like this query to cover the timeframe of July 2020 to 1 August 2021. Also details of any meetings th...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings s.28 s.5 s.11
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228791
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Planning (Scotland) Bill meeting: EIR release

Details of the meeting between Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, CBI Scotland, Homes for Scotland, and Scottish Renewables on 25 July 2019, including; 1. pre meeting briefing(s); 2. any speech or pre-prepared words; 3. agenda; 4. venue and list of attendees; 5. minutes or notes from meeting; 6. post meeting ac...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228792
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 tests for passengers via Corporate Travel Management (CTM) website: FOI release

1. "Could someone please explain why the Scottish Government requires all Corona Virus Tests for arriving passengers to be booked through the Corporate Travel Management (CTM) website and spend £88 when you can easily buy them for half the price with private suppliers that are as reliable? 2. Why English can choose fro...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100227920
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Complaint statistics against St Margaret's Catholic Primary School: FOI release

You requested information regarding St Margaret’s RC Primary in South Queensferry, namely the number of complaints made against the Head Teacher since 2016 as well as how many staff have left during this period.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100231655
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Details of Cabinet meetings: FOI release

1. How often does the Cabinet meet and for how long? 2. Is an agenda always circulated in advance and is that publicly available? 3. Is a minute always taken and, if so, is that publicly available? 4. What Committees have been established and what information about them is publicly available? 5. Which Ministers, Commit...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100232471
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector