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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Covid-19 deaths in older people and learning disability care homes: FOI release

1. Please can I have any data concerning numbers of covid deaths in adult care homes by age of the deceased in Scotland. 2. Any data on numbers of covid deaths in older peoples homes (and nursing homes) and numbers of covid deaths in care homes for Learning disabilities and/or autism in Scotland. 3. Any data of covid...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000078485
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning the Spaces for People programme and SUSTRANS: FOI release

Please advise on funding for the Spaces for People programme of temporary measures relating to Covid- 19 throughout Scotland. 1. How much in total will be paid to SUSTRANS for its role in the project? 2. How was SUSTRANS selected as the lead for a project with a life-or-death public health infectious disease remit? 3....

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.4 s.7 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000093271
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Kibble Education and Care Centre: FOI release

Funding 1. How much total funding has been granted to Kibble since 31 March 2020 by the Scottish Government? Clinics 1. How many Level Clinics have been delivered since 31 March 2020? 2. Does this meet the agreed target agreed was 2 Clinics per week? 3. How many new Level 2 cases have been started since 31 March 2020? ...

FOI released 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000069995
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Numbers of transmissions that have taken place in home settings: FOI release

All information asked for is to be dated from 01/1/20 to present day. 1. As these numbers are being used to put restriction on our everyday activities, I would like information on the numbers of transmissions that have taken place in home settings, people who have been on holiday (both outwith and within the UK) and a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17 s.27(1)
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000091626
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 Testing & laboratory capacity: FOI release

How many tests are processed in: 24 hours 48 hours 72 hours 96 hours 120 hours + How many tests are lost? What is the current lab processing capacity for test results?

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000091771
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

The Scottish Government process of publishing FOI responses: FOI release

In order to clarify the strange apparent invisibility of several documents to the search engine - all of which, by a remarkable coincidence, relate to allegations of misconduct by the former First Minister Alex Salmond - please provide me with the search tags which have been attached to each of these 16 documents: (lis...

FOI released 95 score 5 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000101090
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dental treatment provision under the NHS in Scotland: FOI release

You asked why your local dental practice can't provide you with treatment under the NHS but can provide treatment privately at cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000093116
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland average waiting times: FOI release

You asked for the average wait time for an individual between being referred to Fair Start Scotland programme and them joining the service. Broken down by year since April 2018 when the programme was launched.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000083473
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Speed survey data used to inform the decision to install safety cameras: EIR release

The full speed survey data which was used to inform the decision to install safety cameras. Can you please also include the number of collisions, how many of which had speed as a contributing factor and how many of which were fatal. This information was requested regarding 24 new safety camera sites published on 8 Sep...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000085649
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) identity verification process: FOI release

1. Please list the services that require users to verify their identity by sending in physical forms of documentation (e.g. a passport)? 1a. For each of these services, how many identities were verified in this way in your 2019/20 financial year, and what did it cost to process? 1b. Are these verifications performed ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.19 s.12 s.17 s.20
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000079476
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information concerning contact between the First Minister, the Former First Minister and representatives: FOI appeal

Information concerning contact between Ms. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister, her Government and her staff and Mr Alex Salmond, Former First Minister and his representatives in the period 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2018: Dates and times of contact, meetings and phone calls Details of who was present at meetings...

FOI already published 80 score 457 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.56 s.49(7) s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI-19-00185-appeal
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 diagnosis and recording: FOI release

1) Could the Scottish Government provide a breakdown of deaths counted as Covid-19 in terms of the particular ICD classification/coding i.e U07.1 and U07.2. If data could be provided since the inclusion of U07.2 to the ICD coding (March 2020), that would be appreciated. 2) Could the Scottish Government provide details...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-23
Reference
FOI/202000094152
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Support for teachers and the education system during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

1. Can you please confirm what, if any, steps have been taken to protect teachers from the COVID pandemic? 2. Further, as the pandemic is due to continue for some time to come what steps are planned to help improve the safety of our teachers? 3. What assurance is provided that any measures are being followed within s...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.2
Published
2020-10-23
Reference
FOI/202000091538
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Child protection investigations in Scotland 2015-2019: FOI release

How many child protection investigations have there been in Scotland and in the first seven months of 2020, compared with years 2015 to 2019?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-23
Reference
FOI/202000078478
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Cycling and walking facilities funding in Scotland: FOI release

"Tell me how much we spent on cycling facilities directly and in grants to other parties in Scotland for the financial year 2019/20 or if not available for the previous financial year?"

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-23
Reference
FOI/202000083327
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

The effectiveness of face shields as protection: FOI release

In your guidance on face coverings you state as follows:- Face shields may be used, but only if they are worn in addition to a face covering underneath, as the evidence shows that they do not provide adequate protection. Can you please provide me with either the scientific evidence, or publication details of the scient...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence briefings
Published
2020-10-23
Reference
FOI/202000092557
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

A77 Maybole Bypass subcontractors: EIR release

Would it be possible to get a list of all subcontractors engaged previously or currently on the Maybole bypass ? If it helps , I only require current and previous subcontractors and only those involved onsite rather than a remote IT or architect or design company.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-10-22
Reference
FOI/202000086126
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

South of Scotland Enterprise funding: FOI release

Can you please advise the level of funding given by the Scottish Government to South of Scotland Enterprise in the last two financial years, 2018-2019 and 2019 – 2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-22
Reference
FOI/202000085840
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

The A9 northbound lane defect summary 2017-2018: EIR release

You asked: "highlight the entries that relate to the section of the A9 we are interested in – starting approximately 150m south of the Kindallachan junction running north and ending at the junction." On 10 September you further clarified that "the area we are referring to is the A9 northbound lane starting 150 metres ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-22
Reference
FOI/202000082557
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Disclosure Scotland identity verification process: FOI release

1. Please list the services that require users to verify their identity by sending in physical forms of documentation (e.g. a passport)? 2. For each of these services, how many identities were verified in this way in your 2019/20 financial year, and what did it cost to process? 3. Are these verifications performed by...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-22
Reference
FOI/202000079222
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding the Office for National Statistics GDP data release 2020: FOI release

You asked: Whether any briefing/analysis/memos or otherwise have been prepared by Scottish Government officials for Ministers and/or their advisers on the GDP data released by the Office for National Statistics on 12 August and by the Scottish Government on 19 August that showed the UK economy as a whole grew at 8.7 p...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2020-10-22
Reference
FOI/202000077986
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government newspaper advertising funding: FOI release

The figures, on how much taxpayers money, the Scottish Government has given to the following publications; The Scotsman. The Herald. The National. The Dundee Courier. The Press & Journal. The Inverness Courier. and any other publications that have received Scottish Government funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000062491
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Visits carried out by the First Minister in 2014: FOI release

In relation to the information relating to the visits carried out by the First Minister in 2014, can these be broken down as to whether these visits were carried out by the former First Minister or the current First Minister when she took office on 14 November 2014? Can this be broken down for each of the Scottish parl...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000077290
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to parental alienation: FOI review

The Scottish Parliament Justice Committee published its Stage 1 Report on the Children (Scotland) Bill on May 1st, 2020, Whereby it is stated: “The Scottish Government consulted on the inclusion of a specific factor relating to parental alienation but ultimately decided against it. Scottish Government officials told t...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000076045
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

First Minister, Deputy First Minister and SQA 2020 exam methodology correspondence: FOI release

1. All briefing notes, meetings, minutes, memos, emails and written notes regarding meetings between Education Secretary John Swinney and the Scottish Qualifications Authority regarding the marking and grading methodology for the 2020 Scottish National 4, National 5 and Higher qualifications. 2. All briefing notes, me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000072824
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector