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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COVID-19 Visitors to St Andrews House Edinburgh: FOI release

A record of guests/visitors who have visited St Andrews House Edinburgh from 1st December 2020 until the present date- 5th February 2021. Guests/Visitors are defined as people who are not members of government, MSPs or civil servants. Any personal information that can identify someone doesn't have to be included, but a...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202100151568
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Evidence for Scottish Gender Protocol (CEL 26, 2012): FOI release

List of publications and/or unpublished works that form the evidence basis for the Scottish Gender Protocol (CEL 26, 2012).

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202100154167
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence with Permanent Secretary regarding Scottish independence: FOI release

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 briefings meetings s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202100154699
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Planning permission River and East of Woodilee Road Lenzie: EIR release

All Information in respect of the response provided, on Subject: TP/ED/20/0904 Application for Planning Permission (including changes of use and surface mineral working) Site South Of River and East Of Woodilee Road Lenzie East Dunbartonshire.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202100167827
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence relating to proposed Royal Air Force Space Command: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence involving ministers in 2020 in which there is discussion of the UK Government’s proposed creation on an “RAF Space Command”, and its impact and/or relation to Scotland, and/or spaceport projects in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202000130959
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information relating to backdating business support grants: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages, phone calls or otherwise) between Ministers (including the First Minister), Special Advisors and civil servants in the Scottish Government Press Office since 1 September 2020 concerning proposals to backdate the value of business support grants (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202000129444
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Resilience Room minutes from February and March 2020: FOI appeal

The minutes of the Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings held in February and March 2020. In addition I would like to have lists of all those who attended those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202000047153 - appeal
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence in regard to freedom of information requests: FOI release

Please could you supply me with any recorded information held by the Scottish Government that relates to advice provided to Scottish local authorities, and indeed, any other Scottish public body.

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.60 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202000125338
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding US mesh surgeon’s trip to Scotland: FOI release

1. A copy of the correspondence sent to Dr Veronikis inviting him to Scotland to help mesh injured women. 2. A copy of Dr Veronikis’ replies. 3. Details of who sent the correspondence to Dr Veronikis.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 108 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202000062501
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, International, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Details of meeting with representatives from the Scottish taxi and private hire trade: FOI release

“I’d like to request details of a meeting that took place on January 15/01/2021 between Kate Forbes MSP (Finance Secretary) & Representatives from the Scottish Taxi & Private Hire Trade to discuss the structure of of the financial support to be offered to the industry. On 14/1/2021 tweeted “there is a meeting tomorrow ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202100158950
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on carbon credits annually: EIR release

1. Any figures on how much public money is spent on carbon credits each year. I have checked your website and couldn't find any information on this. 2. I have also checked the UK Land Carbon Registry and although Forestry and Land Scotland is listed as an account holder, there is no information about the projects they ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100159516
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Strategic Framework Business Fund – Business Restrictions Grant: FOI release

Strategic Framework Business Fund – Business Restrictions Grant Please provide me with a copy of the instruction provided to Local Authorities by the Scottish Government in relation to the implementation of the above fund. Whilst I request copy of the instruction in its entirety I am particularly interested in any guid...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100148210
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Boarding and inspections breakdown 2019-2020: EIR release

Data for total boardings and inspections broken down into UK, EU and third country vessels for the year 2019/20.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100157098
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Emails pertaining to road works and road closures of the A82: EIR release

Information sent by email, pertaining to the road works and road closure of the weekend 13th and 14th March on the A82 Stirling Road (Dumbarton) / Junction with Glasgow Road (also commonly known as the Milton Junction to local people. The A82 (Stirling Road) from Dumbarton to Milton was reduced to a single lane and Gl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100175000
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 comparison of shielded and non-shielded population report: FOI Review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: a) All information held - dating from 5/10/20 onwards inclusive - with regard to this study… https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.09.17.20196436v3.full.pdf …and any future iterations ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100157910 review of 202100138399
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics: FOI release

1. At Scottish Government Cabinet, the number of times the Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics have been on the agenda for discussion. Please limit the time period to 1 August 2018 to the present date. 2. Records of any discussions, correspondence or policy ideas from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice aimed at tackli...

FOI already published 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202000114911
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Malawi Scotland Partnership (MaSP) progress report: FOI release

Six-monthly report on the MaSP’s progress since 2015 until and including the most recent. In responding, we have assumed that your reference to MaSP is to the Malawi Scotland Partnership, which is funded under the International Development Fund (IDF), in Malawi.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202000126497
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Published homelessness statistics August 2020 communication: FOI release

Correspondence (emails, letters, memos, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, whatsapp messages, texts and/or otherwise) between civil servants, special advisors and/or Kevin Stewart regarding the homelessness statistics published in August 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202000126243
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Breakdown of vehicle domestic charge point grant scheme: FOI release

With regards to the Scottish Government's electric vehicle domestic charge point grant scheme that is administered by the Energy Savings Trust, please provide a table showing the numbers of domestic electric vehicle charge points (i) applied for, and (ii) actually installed (or grant paid out) by month grouped by local...

FOI not held 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100132034
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Development information regarding former Cockenzie power station site: EIR release

Recorded information held by your organisation that relates to the development of the former Cockenzie power station site with regard to early proposals from the organisations named in this news report: https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/18881072.green-energy-project-proposed-former-cockenzie-power-station-site/ T...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202000113641
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications relating to drug deaths statistics: FOI release

All emails, letters, minutes of meetings, briefings, hand written notes, records of phone or other conversations and messages on encrypted phone apps between any permutation of the following people - The Public Health Minister, The Cabinet Secretary for health, the First Minister and the Chair of the Drugs death task f...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100157878
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Redeployment of Freedom of Information Unit staff due to COVID-19: FOI release

1. For each month commencing January 2020 to date, please provide the total number of FTE staff working in the FOI unit. 2. All correspondence discussing and enacting the decision to redeploy FOI Unit staff to Covid critical roles. The correspondence should be specifically between the following two groups (A) Ministers...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.17(1)
Published
2021-03-30
Reference
FOI/202100155415
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government marketing and advertising costs: FOI Review

Further to my letter of 23 February 2021, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for how much has the Scottish Government spent on NHS Scotland press and TV advertising during the lockdown restrictions. I have concluded that the origin...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-03-30
Reference
FOI/202100164144 review of 202100146226
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Summary Statistics for schools in Scotland publication: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails and phone calls) on the subject of the Scottish Government publication 'Summary statistics for schools in Scotland', as published on 15 December 2020. I would like this information between 01 December 2020 and 15 December 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000126281
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security Programme Gateway Reviews further correspondence: FOI appeal

Copies of the three Social Security Programme Gateway 0 (Strategic Assessment) reviews (dated September 2015, March 2016, and November 2017) and the Agency Gateway Review Health check (dated May 2018).

FOI unclear 75 score 116 working days over deadline correspondence 8 attachments
Published
2021-03-30
Reference
FOI-19-00065
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector