Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,302releases indexed
40,090attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,284partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,284 unclear 7,304 not held 3,155 released 1,570 already published 680 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5059 s.20 4366 s.34(1) 3672 s.39(2) 3551 s.30 2941 s.17(1) 2853 s.25(1) 2454 s.10(4) 2028 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1195 s.3 929

Timeline

2026-07 438 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 1,298 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 942 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 865 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 699 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 646 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Social Security Scotland client adviser vacancies: FOI release

Please provide information about the latest campaigns for Client Advisers at Social Security Scotland. Specifically: 1. How many people were offered a job? 2. How many of those were already employed working this role through Pertemps agency? 3. How many were recruited who will have to be trained? 4. How many people do...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227298
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Objections for wind turbine developments under section 36 Electricity Act 1989: EIR release

You asked how many objections were or have been received by the Scottish Government to applications for wind turbine developments under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 in a) 2013 b) 2014 c) 2015 d) 2016 e) 2017 f) 2018 g) 2019 and h) 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100231437
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information relating to specific independent schools: FOI release

We are making a request under the above Act relating to information which you hold about the following independent school; Merton Hall School, Monken Hadley School, Abercree House School and Lamachan School ( all also becoming subsequently know as Woodland School). Relative to each school, please provide the following ...

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.3 4 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100229945
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information relating to Voted Loans: EIR release

Information in relation to the Voted Loans and their repayment, in particular but not confined to Ships 801/802, Hamnavoe, Hjalthand, Hrossey, Hildasay, and Helliar. Specifically: 1. What total amount of Voted Loans was outstanding in 2018, 2019, and 2020? 2. What loans are still unpaid and for what vessels? 3. When ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227322
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Official meeting with Andrew Bruce, Scottish Futures Trust: FOI release

Details of the meeting between Kevin Stewart and Andrew Bruce, Scottish Futures Trust on 11 September 2018. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. List of all attendees and venue 4. Minutes or notes from the meeting 5. Any action points from the meeting

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228778
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Louisa Jordan hospital: FOI release

1. How many patients have the Louisa Hospital treated? 2. What has the Louisa Hospital cost the Scottish people?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227020
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 restrictions in places of worship: FOI release

1. What date it was agreed by our Governing Officials that 'singing' should be banned. 2. Which key department body agreed when singing should be permitted again in 'places of worship'. 3. Which places of worship were affected i.e. all faiths, sporting events and any other.

FOI unclear 55 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227542
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Letter of comfort sent to former First Minister: FOI release

You asked for a copy of a ‘letter of comfort’ signed by the then Secretary of State for International Development to the then First Minister of Scotland in 2004.

FOI already published 75 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100229979
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Papers produced regarding Affordable Housing Investment Benchmarks working group: FOI release

You asked for all papers provided to (i.e. produced by the Scottish Government) and received (by the Scottish Government authored by the members) of the Affordable Housing Investment Benchmarks Working Group. This should include, but not be limited to the: 1. Scottish Government information paper March 2021 2. Discussi...

FOI clarification 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100224416
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Designated bathing water status Wardie beach Edinburgh: EIR release

1. Copies of all paperwork submitted to SEPA and to the bathing water designation review panel during the determination process, 2. Correspondence with any parties during the determination process. 3. A copy of the report sent to Scottish Ministers including any recommendations, 4. A copy of any subsequent corresponden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228360
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to Social Security Scotland A3 roles: FOI release

In relation to the roles for Social Security Scotland client adviser in both Glasgow and Dundee offices: 1. How many A3 roles were available in the most recent recruitment drive 2021? 2. How many temporary Pertemp staff applied for the A3 roles? 3. How many of the Pertemp staff were successful in gaining a permanent r...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228078
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government email addresses: FOI release

Please advise under FOISA the date when the Scottish Government transferred and changed over @scotland.gsi.gov.uk email domain address to @gov.scot email addresses.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100230690
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to correspondence from Scottish taxi firms: FOI release

Details of the number of correspondence received by the Scottish Government from Scottish taxi firms in the week beginning 11 May 2020, including correspondence sent by United Private Hire Drivers (UPHD). Details of the number of correspondence received by the Scottish Government from Scottish taxi firms in the week b...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228472
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 the use of face masks in schools: FOI release

I would like a copy of all the scientific data showing the use of face masks in schools. This information must include the following: 1. The scientific peer reviewed paper/papers and/or studies which the Scottish Government base their use of face coverings to stop the spread of Covid-19. 2. The scientific data that pr...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.4 s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227918
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Advisory Group on Economic Recovery: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100223479 1. All the incurred costs by the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery, ranging from the council’s initiation to the present date with a full breakdown of those costs. 2. A full membership list for any members of AGER between its initiation and the present date. 3. A list of all engag...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100230301 review of 202100223479
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Minutes between First Minister and education officials: FOI release

Last week it was revealed that the First Minister has met with education officials to discuss the SQA’s new alternative accreditation model, as reported in TES (see here: https://www.tes.com/news/SQA-sturgeon-we-wont-have-another-qualifications-fiasco) I would like (a) copy of the minutes taken at the meetings between ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100206212
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Discussions held regarding implementation of NHS website: FOI release

Emails between the Scottish Government and its civil servants regarding the design and implementation of the NHS Scotland Website vacs.nhs.scot and emails of any change to the facility to download a vaccination status certificate between the Scottish Government, the NHS and the developer.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1)B s.30 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100221596
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (MHTS) recruitment: FOI release

Information in relation to my application to the vacancy of legal member of the MHTS. Specifically: 1) Who were the two parties who sifted through the applications? 2) What were the criteria they used in assessing the applications? 3) How many of the 10 vacancies apply to Aberdeen and the North East; and how many ap...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100229987
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Risk assessment of long Covid: FOI release

Risk assessment by/on behalf of the UK Government that the UK Government has supplied to the Scottish Government relating to people in the UK (which may include Scotland) getting long Covid from coronavirus caught after the easing of restrictions in England from 19 July; (and) any risk assessment the Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100228743
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scientific testing and impact of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs): EIR release

Please provide information on scientific testing and the impacts of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) since 1 January 2020. Please include emails, letters, data, reports, scientific studies, assessment and any other information from manufacturers of ADDs (e.g. OTAQ, Ace Aquatec & GenusWave), salmon farming representati...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100226663
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Framework for the Provision of Interim IT and Professional Staff Services: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between 01 Apr 2021 – 3...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100228735
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to EDF energy framework: FOI release

A copy of the Framework documents, including the associated supply agreement and EDF Energy Operational Process Manual.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-16
Reference
FOI/202100223457
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Communications relating to the Tinker Experiment: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100200656 All government emails , letters or memos or internal notes or transcripted telephone calls regarding The Tinker Experiment and any reference to an apology- with a particular interest on any documentation between the Government and its lawyers on the matter ( any communication to our...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-16
Reference
FOI/202100228699 review of 202100200656
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to each FOI request which contains ‘journalist’ or ‘reporter’: FOI release

For every FOI request received by the Scottish Government between 01/01/2021 and 01/03/2021, please search correspondence relating to each individual request for the word "journalist" or "reporter" and provide any correspondence which results to me.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-16
Reference
FOI/202100225813
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Handling of Spaces for People initiative complaint: FOI release

Please supply the government's file on this complaint. This is to include internal and external correspondence by letter/memo/email, any reports, any requests for information sent to ACC and/or Sustrans, and any responses received. Sight of any first or subsequent responses to the complaint should be included as well. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-16
Reference
FOI/202100216221
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector