Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,339releases indexed
40,100attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,292partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,292 unclear 7,326 not held 3,160 released 1,571 already published 681 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5063 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3674 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2942 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2460 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1200 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 475 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 945 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 700 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 647 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Cost of legal advice provided to Chief of Staff: FOI release

The cost of any legal advice provided to Nicola Sturgeon's Chief of Staff Elizabeth Lloyd in relation to the Scottish Parliament's committee on the handling of harassment complaints and her involvement in the proceedings.

FOI unclear 50 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100151009
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Visitor parking charge at Edinburgh BioQuarter: FOI release

1. To ask how long the Scottish Ministers have permitted NHS Lothian to charge people to visit their sick relations, friends, and others in hospital RIE Edinburgh Bioquarter. 2. To ask who set the charges and have they ever increased. 3. To ask what percentage of the money goes back into Health care. 4. To ask if the H...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100170147
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 students online lessons during lockdown: FOI release

1. What proportion of students had full access to online lessons during lockdown? 2. How did access to online lessons vary regionally? 3. How many students did not have access to full digital equipment to participate in online lessons? 4. What is the expected impact on education progress and catch up time from a year o...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100173615
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

United states of America Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions communication: EIR release

Please assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of any such comparability finding request in draft or final form, or which has been sent to the US authorities by the UK or Scottish Governments. Please also assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of correspondence between Scottish Govern...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100152459
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

European Union (EU) flags on Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

"Any information you hold on the recent reports that the Scottish Government will fly EU flags on Scottish Government buildings. In particular, i) any minutes of meetings with Ministers or officials where the above was discussed. ii) any emails relating to the issue above. iii) all advice to Ministers on the above i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100160401
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Rail Recovery Task minutes from October 2020 - January 2021: FOI release

Copies of the minutes of the Rail Recovery Task Force covering the period from 1st October 2020 to 31st January 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100152247
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information held relating to temporary accommodation: FOI review

Further to our letter of 5 March 2021, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: I would like to ask the Minister of Housing Kevin Stewart the following: 1. How many rough sleepers in Scotland have been helped by taking them off the ...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.15 s.17(1)
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100170718 review of 202100137653
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between First Minister and Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS): FOI release

Any meetings or correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the First Minister and the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland or the Lord President of the Court of Session regarding the appointme...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.95(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100154340
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefing papers on the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

All notes, records or minutes of meetings/calls between Scottish Government officials and individuals/organisations to discuss amendments on freedom of expression to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill which took place between 1 December 2020 and 2 February 2021.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100150513
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Parliament election safety advice provided to Ministers: FOI release

Copies of advice given to Ministers on the safety of holding the Scottish Parliament election in May as planned, during the Coronavirus pandemic. The request should cover communications sent after 23 December 2020.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25 6 attachments
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100154147
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice's proposed working group on misogynistic harassment: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Engender regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Justice's proposed working group on misogynistic harassment from 23 April 2020 to 4 February 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-16
Reference
FOI/202100150598
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence received by Permanent Secretary relating to second referendum: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: Copies of correspondence (emails, briefings, attachments, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) from and/or to Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans regarding Scottish independence and/or a second independence referendum.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-16
Reference
FOI/202100164037
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Web access logs: FOI release

How many times have Scottish Government IT devices accessed the following websites from the period of 1st of March 2020 to the present day, I would be grateful if a month by month breakdown were possible, so March 2020, April 2020 etc: https://wingsoverscotland.com/ https://gordondangerfield.com/ https://www.craigmur...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2021-04-16
Reference
FOI/202100164584
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contracts during 2016-2021 parliamentary sessions: FOI release

1) The total number of contracts awarded by the Scottish Government during the 2016-2021 parliamentary session. 2) The total number of companies based outside of Scotland who were awarded contracts by the Scottish Government during the 2016-2021 parliamentary session. 3) The total number of non-UK companies who were ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts
Published
2021-04-16
Reference
FOI/202100176786
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Details of funds distributed by Shettleston Housing Association: FOI release

"How these funds were to be used by Shettleston Housing, if SHA have any contracts they have required over the last 10 years and with whom they have the contracts with, and lastly how much are these contracts."

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-15
Reference
FOI/202100164291
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Utilisation of electric vehicle interest free loans: FOI release

Please advise of the uptake to-date of monies available through the Scottish Government’s interest free loan schemes for electric vehicles (incl. used electric vehicles). Where possible, this information should be broken down as follows: Number of successful applications pertaining to new EVs Total amount loaned to-da...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2021-04-15
Reference
FOI/202100169190
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy engagement: FOI release

Scottish Government Minister, Kate Forbes meeting and dinner with Angus McPherson of Noble and Co on 5 September 2019. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at all meetings Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points Venue, cost of, and details of who paid for dinner

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-15
Reference
FOI/202100167416
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Board (Scotland) Act 2018 judicial review legal costs: FOI release

Information on how much the Scottish Government has spent on legal bills defending the judicial review on the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018? This should cover the period up until the substantive hearing on 7th and 8th January 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-04-15
Reference
FOI/202100167359
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls 2020 report: FOI release

The Council's 2020 Report and Recommendation states that the recommendations on 'intersectional gender architecture' were formulated following "a series of Wee Circle virtual events, seminars and meetings. Please provide the following information for each (1) Wee Circle virtual event (2) seminar (3) meeting: Date of e...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-15
Reference
FOI/202100144977
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Government Business and Constitutional Relations Policy budget allocation: FOI release

From 1 December 2020 to present: Copies of any correspondence (emails, memos, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, briefings and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or Special Advisors regarding the budget allocation for 2021-22 for Government Business and Constitutional Relations Policy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-15
Reference
FOI/202100148496
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government, Engender and Scottish Women's Aid regarding the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill from 23 April 2020 to 4 February 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-15
Reference
FOI/202100150594
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector