Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,340releases indexed
40,102attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,293partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,293 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) 5064 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3675 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2943 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2461 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1201 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 476 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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22,340 matching releases

Information relating to website viewings by Scottish Government computers: FOI release

You asked for how many times have the following websites been viewed from Scottish Government computers in the period from 01/06/2020 until the 01/12/2020: 1. http://www.ihysdb.com/ 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland 3. https://sourcenews.scot/ 4. https://www.scotlandinunion.co.uk/

FOI released 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202000128030
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) statistics 2020: FOI release

A. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy from 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020, and which company (IP/Practice) registered the forms. B. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy as protected from 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020, and which c...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132042
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to the restricted height of the Old Mill Road overbridge: EIR release

1. Has a risk assessment ever been carried out regarding the restricted height of the bridge over the emergency bypass lane and if so what were the findings? 2. Have any parties or bodies expressed concerns that the bridge does not carry a height warning and if so what action was taken? 3. Are there any plans to put a ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132085
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the finalised amendments to Scottish Planning Policy: EIR release

Information about the finalised amendments to Scottish Planning Policy that were published on 18 December 2020: 1. On page 5 (of the Finalised Amendments) ( under “Evidence” reference is made to “recent litigation” and a weblink provided. However, this is simply a link to the Court of Session list of judgments, not sp...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100135573
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information relating to parental alienation: FOI release

What was the specific factor relating to parental alienation that was considered not appropriate to include the recognition of parental alienation in the Children Scotland Bill?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.11 s.16
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132015
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 laboratory testing questions: FOI release

"I am requesting furter information to points 3 and 5 of FOI/202000106118 Point 3 > why is a a Cycle Threshold of around 40 amplifications being used? Point 5 > what is the percentage of accuracy of those without symptoms?"

FOI not held 40 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100149528
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Number of patients treated at NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital: FOI release

Could you let me know how many patients have been treated at the emergency Covid- 19 hospital (Nightingale hospital) at the SECC since it was ready to receive patients in April 2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100137377
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government marketing and advertising costs: FOI release

"How much has the Scottish Government spent on NHS Scotland press and tv advertising during the lockdown restrictions?"

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100146226
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19: Local Government staff role during pandemic: FOI release

A list of the times that Aileen Campbell, Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Communities, has met with unions about local government staff’s role during the Covid pandemic Copies of any correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary or her representatives and unions relating to local government staff’s role durin...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings 6 attachments
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100141335
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) correspondence: FOI release

"Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body regarding any submissions, written or oral, made to the Scottish Government Handl...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-26
Reference
FOI/202100152484
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Strategic review of Chief Science Officer (CSO) core funding units: FOI release

You asked for: 1. I am requesting under the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) that you provide me with all the minutes of meetings prior to the completion and publication of the report strategic review of CSO core funding units. 2. Please also provide copies or a link to the responses received from the consultatio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.17(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000107193
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Average number of S4 pupils entered into Scottish National Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

You asked for the average number of entries into SQA National Qualifications per S4 pupil at each secondary school in Scotland. Please provide the information in an Excel table and break the information down by school for each of the last 10 school years i.e. 2019/20, 2018/19, 2017/18, 2016/17, etc. If possible then pl...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000110466
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Funding Police Scotland for Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 training: FOI release

1. Total Amount of Funding from SG to Police Scotland for the training requirements of coercive control for the new Domestic abuse Scotland act 2018 per financial year from the date the first funding allocation was made? 2. Please also provide the full conditions of Funding to Police Scotland for the Project DA Matters...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000106685
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Conservative Conference: 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 concerning the Scottish Conservative Conference, held between Friday 20 November and Saturday ...

FOI not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000129480
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Digital Growth Fund: 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 concerning the Digital Growth Fund since 1 September 2020. 2. Any briefings (notes, memos, or ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp 4 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000129474
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Recipients of Sick Pay at Pension Rate (SPPR) payments: FOI release

1. How many Scottish Government employees have been paid any sick pay at Pension Rate (SPPR) from 2015 to December 2020? 2. How many days has SPPR been paid in total each calendar year? 3. How many individuals have received SPPR in excess of 28 days per award period per calendar year? What percentage are they of the to...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000129938
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) monthly payments calculations: FOI release

"Exactly how you would calculate (including any formulas involved) the amount for monthly payments for early ill health retirement pensions for somebody on an NHS pension that is mixed between the various NHS pension schemes.”

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100144029
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to adult disability payment: FOI release

All of the eligibility criteria for entitlement to adult disability payment.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.3 s.4 s.5 s.10 s.14 s.22
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100137574
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Phase 2 Marine Protected Area (MPA) meeting: EIR release

Could I please request notes from the 20 January 2020 meeting of Phase 2 MPA and PMF management measures held at NAFC Marine Centre Scalloway, Shetland, as well as any subsequent correspondence relating to the meeting or action points taken at it.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000107207
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Accounts Blue Book - Table 1.7.2: FOI release

What similar information do you hold on Blue Book Table 1.7.2? If any please provide in excel format.

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000127858
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Former First Minister inquiry motion for the recovery of documents: FOI release

1. Any mentions of the motion for the Commission and Diligence for the recovery of documents (or any shorthand variations used by the Scottish Government) regarding the Judicial Review in the case of Alex Salmond against the Scottish Government in Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed...

FOI withheld 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000119779
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former First Minister inquiry documents: FOI release

'All documentation you are in possession of pertaining to the Scottish Government's investigation into the allegations made against Former First Minister Alex Salmond. This includes evidence, minutes of meetings, emails between staff, etc'.

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.36(1)
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100148596
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funding for UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP): EIR release

The figures for annual funding given by the Scottish Government to the UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP) from 2010 – 2020 inclusive.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000130700
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector