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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Amendment 21 of Stage 3 of the Agriculture Bill: EIR release

All recorded correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary For Rural Economy (Fergus Ewing) and any other organisations relating to Amendment 21 in the name of Colin Smyth of Stage 3 of the Agriculture Bill. The amendment called for a purpose clause and was debated in the chamber on Wednesday the 26th of August this yea...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000082036
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scientific evidence to support the re-opening of certain sectors and activities: FOI release

"Indoor Play Centres for children under the age of 12-years old are one of a small group of businesses that as of October 2020 have been required by the Scottish Government to remain closed. It has been stated many times by the Scottish Government that their decisions as to which businesses and sections of the economy ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.27(1)
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000094720
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Meetings with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: FOI release

Since January 2018 how many meetings (including teleconferences or videoconferences) are recorded as having taken place between Scottish Ministers, Scottish Chief Medical Officers and Scottish National Clinical Directors and the founders or representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.27
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000099775
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scientific evidence which influenced the decision to restrict the opening of gyms: FOI release

I would like to ask for an FOI detailing the scientific reasons and facts for not allowing Scottish Gyms to open. Specifically information which contradicts or disproves the reasons that other countries (and WHO) must have considered before they decided it was safe, with mitigations, to open gyms. Included in the FOI ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000077723
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Death certificates with the underlying cause recorded as COVID-19: FOI release

Out of these 4,649 deaths, how many were there where COVID-19 was recorded on the death certificate as the 'primary cause' of death?

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000108932
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Questions concerning the enforcement of the Ragwort Control Act: EIR release

1) a copy of the instruction set which DEFRA has agreed with the RPID for handling complaints raised under the Ragwort Control Act.in Scotland (in England such a document is called 'The Combined Instructions'). 2) for every complaint raised under this process in 2019 and 2020, the following information a) case refere...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000096207
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Well boats and salmon farms: EIR review

Original request for information: - Please include data on chemical use including Azamethiphos, Deltamethrin, Hydrogen Peroxide, Emamectin benzoate, Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan) and any other chemicals, medicines, antibiotics and anti-parasiticides which may be used via well boats. - Please include any discussions re...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000084355
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

Correspondence sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and the First Minister regarding the Hate Crime Bill. As requested this information covers the period of 23 April 2020 to 19 August 2020 (the date we received your email).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000077510
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

Keith Brown in advance of £1b roadworks at M73/M74/M8 in 2016 said that the works would ‘shave around 20 minutes off the journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow.’ Did Mr Brown make this claim or similar claims In parliament, or in committee, or elsewhere when speaking on behalf of the government, or in his capacity? It was...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000080912
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Satellite tagging and tracking of raptors: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Land & Estates, Scottish Gamekeepers Association, BASC, Countryside Alliance and the GWCT relating to the satellite tagging and tracking of raptors, from 1 January 2018 to date.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000083079
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Minutes and agendas for meetings concerning Gourock Harbour Infrastructure & Vessels Project group: EIR release

Agenda reports and other times considered by the Gourock Harbour Infrastructure & Vessels Project group, plus minutes all meetings for the last 24 months. If this information is too large, please consider this as several requests, e.g. for Feb-Aug 2020.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000081892
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government staff and contravention of fairness at work: FOI release

In your request, you asked for: Please provide with me a report of the statistics including characteristics of individuals having been found guilty of contravention of fairness at work over a 5 year period. I assume you collect information on punishment, grade, gender, nationality, race etc on those found guilty.

FOI not held 45 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000095242
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Childminders who were registered with the Care Inspectorate: FOI release

FOI/202000091753 - You asked for the number of childminders who were registered with the Care Inspectorate in February 2020 as opposed to how many are registered with the Care Inspectorate this month September 2020. FOI/202000090323 - Up to date information in regards to Registered Childminders in Scotland.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.14(2) s.14 s.14O
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000091753 & FOI/202000090323
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Number of staff in Education Scotland with specified 'equality and diversity' text: FOI release

You asked us to supply information on the following question: How many members of staff currently employed by Education Scotland have one or more of the following words – ‘equality, diversity, inclusion, gender, LGBT or race’ – in their job title? i.e. X number of people are employed by Education Scotland with one or...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000098641
Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to NHS Scotland Health boards for COVID-19 related costs: FOI release

What funding is been given by the Scottish Government to NHS Scotland Health Boards in regards to expanding laboratory testing capacity. Broken down by Health Board if possible please.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000097993
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

The value of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) contract in providing breastfeeding support: FOI release

1. the value of the contract with NCT (National Childbirth Trust) to provide breastfeeding support in Scotland and how this is broken down 2. the number of mothers supported during the contract per month and location of the support given 3. the number of peer supporters who have been active each month who are have an...

FOI released 75 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000093877
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding Valve Site 14 and the Forties Pipeline System: EIR release

You asked for:- All correspondence pertaining to the property known as Valve Site 14 and/or the Forties Pipeline System, between Transport Scotland and BP (and vice-versa) between 1 January 2016 – 26 August 2020. All correspondence pertaining to the property known as Valve Site 14 and/or the Forties Pipeline System, b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000081153
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Additional funding received by the Scottish Government in respect of the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

How much funding has been received by the Scottish Government to deal with the impact of COVID-19 and how much has been spent and also for a breakdown of that spend by department or purpose.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000102876
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Timeline for recording Cycle Threshold (Ct) values for positive COVID-19 Cases: FOI Review

On what date is it recorded that a minister/ministers of the Scottish Government directed/instructed real time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) Test Centres to associate the Cycle Threshold (Ct) values with the positive test results for "Covid-19" (specifically the putative virus SARS-CoV-2) th...

FOI unclear 50 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000095265
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Judicial review claims received by DPEA (Planning and Environmental Appeals Division): EIR release

“We would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act into the number of judicial review claims received by DPEA (Scotland) in respect of decisions to award planning permission in 2019, as well as details of how many of these judicial review claims lead to the planning permission being quashed or withdr...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000085132
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

2019 Discharge Returns - Salmon farming industry: EIR release

“In any case, as part of this FOI please double-check whether data on well boat use of toxic chemicals and in particular Excel spreadsheets have been omitted from the Scottish Government's FOI reply and disclose the data as requested on 8 July 2020. If this data only became available after 8 July 2020 then please cons...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000084741
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Numbers of people prosecuted for wasting police time and assaults on police: FOI release

You asked for: Number of people charged with making false calls to Police and what are the outcomes of these charges e.g. custodial sentence, community payback order, restriction of liberty order, fine or no case. How many cases of false calls to police are unsuccessful e.g. dropped before court or are not successful ...

FOI not held 65 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000086802
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland learning and development spend: FOI release

1. External training spend in the previous 3 fiscal years (2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20) in Transport Scotland, broken down by: (a) Amount spent through the Civil Service Learning contract (b) Amount spent to deliver external training through other contracts Under the Civil Service Learning Contract (c) Amount spent on o...

FOI cost limit 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000093154
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport, +1 more … Work and skills

Correspondence between the First Minister and the Prime Minister of New Zealand: FOI release

"I want to know how many times Nicola Sturgeon has contacted Jacinda Ardern PM of New Zealand by email and telephone in the past 6 months".

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000091242
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector