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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Veteran suicide and homelessness in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked if there has ever been an open enquiry into veterans suicides in Scotland and are any homeless veterans in Scotland placed in hotels in Scotland at this time.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000090242
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

NHS Test and Trace and sound levels in the hospitality sector: FOI release

1. if students in halls of residence or private lets test positive - an example, Say a Fife student (their home address) was in halls in Glasgow for instance, which health board does the result get registered too? Its surely registered somehow with your NHS number too or how else do you identify people newly tested and...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000092162
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) exam results and qualification awards: FOI release

I would like to request any correspondence (including letters or emails) to the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, on the subject of the 2020 SQA results/ qualification awards. I would like this information from 12:00 on 04 August until 23:00 on 04 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000090190
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Creative Scotland annual payments: FOI release

1. What have been the annual payments made for the past three years by the Scottish Government to Creative Scotland? 2. Have the Scottish Government made any additional payments to Creative Scotland since the 23rd March 2020 for administrating any Scottish or UK Government emergency relief funds?

FOI unclear 50 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000091334
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Briefings analysing the UK Internal Market Bill: FOI release

From 1 July 2020 to present: • Copies of any civil servants briefings analysing the UK Internal Market Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000089283
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence concerning pursuit of Independence and the Referendums Bill: FOI release

From 1 September 2020 to present: Copies of emails sent to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon from members of the public regarding their concern/anger/unhappiness and/or similar at: The announcement of the Referendums Bill in her Programme for Government 2020-21. The Scottish Government’s decision to actively pursue anoth...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000091118
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Programme for Government, +1 more … Public sector

Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill FOI legislation changes: FOI release

In relation to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill (https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/114929.aspx) I would like to request the following material: Any briefings or analysis documents outlining the need for / details of proposed changes to FOI legislation

FOI partially withheld 90 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000025366
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence concerning Margaret Ferrier MP’s conduct regarding her coronavirus diagnosis: FOI release

I would appreciate if you could provide all correspondence, including emails, letters, encrypted messages, in addition to any briefings, agendas or minutes of meetings pertaining to Margaret Ferrier MP’s conduct regarding her coronavirus diagnosis, between the following individuals: Liz Lloyd Nicola Sturgeon Scottish ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000095337
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Police Scotland guidelines and resourcing: FOI release

1. What rules, regulations and guidelines are Police Scotland currently required to enforce, and to what extent are these being enforced? Please provide specific regulations alongside target and actual performance metrics. a. Examples would include reported incidents of Covid-19 laws broken compared to police attendanc...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 s.4 s.20 s.4A s.6 s.7A s.7B
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000095908
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 guidance for universities, colleges and student accommodation: FOI release

“At the end of August 2020, the Scottish government distributed a draft document, entitled 'Coronavirus (Covid-19): Guidance for universities, colleges and student accommodation providers' to interested parties, to gather their comments, before the finished guidance was published on September 1. On the printed page, th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000092295
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the review into the 2020 SQA awards process: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls) on the subject of the review into the 2020 SQA Awards process that is to be led by Mark Priestley. I would like this information from 09 August 2020 to 23 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000090265
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Unacceptable behaviour at matches correspondence with Scottish Professional Football League: FOI appeal

A copy of the contract or agreement the Scottish Government made with the SPFL with regards to collecting and reporting on instances of unacceptable conduct at football games ahead of the start of the 2017-18 season. A copy of any earlier drafts of the contract or agreement aforementioned. Any communications between th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 305 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/19/01620-Appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Vessels Monitoring System (VMS) data for 46E7, 47E7, 47E8 and 46E8: EIR release

Data type: Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing sightings data. Area of interest: ICES rectangles 46E7, 47E7, 47E8 and 46E8 Period of interest: 2015 – 2018 Please provide: Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for ICES rectangles 46E7, 47E7, 47E8 and 46E8 over the entirety of 2015 and 2018, including the following...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000083196
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various questions surrounding recruitment: FOI release

1 - Please advise the total spend on recruitment agencies in the last during 2018/19? 2 - Please advise what the temporary agency spend for admin, call centre, data processing and clerical roles during 2018/2019. 3 - Please advise what the temporary agency spend for roles such as warehouse, catering and cleaners during...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000087317
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Stage 3 visiting at Care homes by Health Board Area: FOI release

"Around 40 per cent of the care homes around the country now allow and enable indoor visiting" Nicola Sturgeon statement at FMQ today. 1. Please advise how many care homes this 40% figure represents. Please advise what the 100% baseline figure being used is. Please advise of the date this 40% figure was calculated. 2...

FOI not held 45 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000089350
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Types of road fatalities which occurred on the A96: EIR release

With regard to your previous application (202000083106), you asked how many of the collisions identified involved pedestrians.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000090639
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence concerning the pausing of new applications to the First Home Fund: FOI release

Information from 1 September 2020 to present, copies of correspondence (emails, minutes of meetings, texts, minutes of calls, and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or Special Advisors and/or Housing Minister Kevin Stewart regarding the decision to temporarily stop applications to the pilot scheme of the First Ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000091486
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 pandemic funding received from Westminster: FOI release

The total amount of funding that the Scottish government has received from Westminster with regards to the current covid pandemic. Also a breakdown of where the funding received has been allocated/spent in Scotland?

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000097899
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 testing: FOI release

1. The www.gov.scot website reports on 'confirmed cases of COVID-19'. What factor or factors determine whether or not a COVID-19 case is confirmed? 2. The Scottish Government issues statistics of ‘those tested’. Does this refer to PCR tests only or does it also include antibody tests? 3. What evidence source does the...

FOI unclear 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.4
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000084788
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government funding of organisations: FOI release

On your website you state that you fund the following agencies; Scottish Refugee Council Bridges Programme British Red Cross Community InfoSource Freedom from Torture Govan Community Project Maryhill Integration Network Mental Health Foundation Scottish Community Development Centre Stirling Citizens for Sanctuary The ...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000089673
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Directorate staffing level changes due to COVID-19: FOI release

The number of civil servant staff transferred from working for the Social Security Directorate to other departments as a result of COVID-19 (in total and broken down monthly since March 2020) The number of civil servant staff who remained working for the Social Security Directorate during the COVID-19 (in total and bro...

FOI transferred 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000090642
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Data Protection Impact Assessment of the Protect Scotland App: FOI release

1a) Confirmation regarding whether a DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment) was conductedand, if a DPIA was carried out, 1b) Full copy of the DPIA (unabridged). If no DPIA was conducted, please could details be given as to why no DPIA was conducted. 2) The implemented risk assessment undertaken/framework created r...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000086688
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Statistics regarding crimes of racial discrimination during COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

statistics regarding the number and/or nature of crimes of racial discrimination, and racially motivated crimes during the period February - August 2020 (i.e. during the COVID-19 Pandemic). And, if you also have statistics on how these statistics relate to prior months and/or this time last year.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000091498
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 Furlough scheme extension briefings: FOI release

1. Whether any briefings were provided for ministers or civil servants (prior to publication) about the production of the Scottish Government’s proposal to extend the furlough scheme as published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/covid-19-analysis-extending-coronavirus-jobretention-scheme/ - Please provide copies...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000092822
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Care home costs for someone who has been hospitalised: FOI release

Please can you tell me what are the charges that a care home would receive if they sent a patient to hospital after a fall?

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.19
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000081790
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Public sector