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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Suspension of compliance with the Freedom of Information Scotland Act: FOI release

Can you advise what advice/instruction/guidance was provided by the Scottish Government to Scottish Local Authorities on their obligation to comply with the timescales in terms of responding to a request for information made in terms of the Freedom of Information Scotland Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. Were Scottish...

FOI unclear 80 score 3 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000079439
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Homelessness applications: FOI release

Data on homelessness applications by local authority for Oct-Dec 2019, Jan-March 2020 and April-June 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000068969
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Legal action costs regarding Abernyte Primary School: FOI release

How much the Scottish Government spent on defending the legal action brought against it by Perth & Kinross Council in relation to their Court of Session Challenge of the callin decision regarding Abernyte Primary School.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000070163
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Education, Law and order, Public sector

Irish reunification correspondence: FOI release

Any documentation (including correspondence) you hold relating to a potential future referendum In Northern Ireland. I am particularly interested in lines to take, perceived risks, impacts, draft responses and contingencies in the event of a vote in favour of reunification.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000069569
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A78 proposed traffic island at Ravenscraig Hospital site Greenock: EIR release

1.'For a) 2018 b) 2019 and c) 2020, dates, locations, attendance, minutes and agendas of meetings that took place between Transport Scotland and their contractors and Inverclyde Council regarding the proposed traffic island on the A78 (Inverkip Road) east of the entrance of the former Ravenscraig Hospital site in Green...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000060087
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cycling related injuries during the COVID-19 lockdown period: EIR release

Looking at cycling related injuries during the COVID-19 Lockdown period. We are hoping to look at the recorded number of cyclists per day vs. the road traffic use vs. the number and severity of injuries sustained with a comparative baseline in the same time period in 2019. I can see from the Transport Scotland website ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 16 attachments
Published
2020-09-23
Reference
FOI/202000075961
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Fife benefit recipients and amounts by postcode: FOI release

The number of recipients to date in Fife postcodes KY9, KY10 and KY16 in each of the current Social Security Scotland benefits and the amount of money to date allocated to the people in these postcodes.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-09-22
Reference
FOI/202000072658
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Felling permission Addiewell Farm: EIR release

A copy of all comments and documentation received in relation to application reference number FPA-7376 for a felling licence at Addiewell Farm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-22
Reference
FOI/202000068832
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish football season ended prematurely: FOI release

All documentation & correspondence relating to the Scottish Government directive that you issued the premature ending of the Scottish football season or even if you advised the SPFL to close the season without the season concluding due to Covid 19. Or that you advised the SPFL that they had to close the season 19/20 pr...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-22
Reference
FOI/202000068638
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Non-Domestic Rates Income reduction: FOI release

Any internal correspondence between officials and ministers from 20 March to date about the reduction of Non-Domestic Rates Income. Any internal briefings or memos produced for ministers from 20 March to date about the cost reducing non-domestic rates across Scotland

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000066359
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

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

You asked for information in electronic format in regard to any comment made by Scottish Forestry in respect of Planning Permission in Principle for Residential Development, Site South Of River And East Of Woodilee Road Lenzie East Dunbartonshire (TP/ED/20/0405).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000069061
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Various questions regarding Forest Land Management Plans (FLMPs): EIR release

Information confirming the current status of each of the Forest Land Management Plans (FLMPs), including: Which FLMPs are being consulted upon by each of the agencies at present; Where consultation is ongoing, what stage they have reached in the administrative procedure and applicable timescales for any further commen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000076915
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Prisoners released early under COVID-19 regulations: FOI release

- The total number of prisoners released early from Scottish prisons under Covid-19 regulations, including a breakdown of numbers per region of Scotland - All correspondence received by the justice secretary from members of the public, on the subject of the early release of prisoners under Covid-19 regulations, to date

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000066524
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

Custodial sentences over 18 months: FOI release

The number of people receiving custodial sentences of 18 months or over for the years 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000071938
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Bute House female civil servants’ rota changes correspondence: FOI release

"To disclose any emails or written communications from Chris Burt on or around April 2014 relating to a change in rota for (female) Civil Servants at Bute House, Edinburgh or for any other locations including but limited to The Scottish Parliament."

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000077299
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

“Spend over £500" report: FOI release

In the "Spend over £500" report for April 2020 there are £22,392 of payments for sq Daffys Gin. Can you please indicate what items were procured, by whom and for what purpose and also please provide any justification/approval for the purchases

FOI partially withheld 65 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000075584
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update: FOI release

1. Whether any briefings/memos or other work was undertaken for Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisors in relation to the Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update on 8 July 2020. Please provide copies of this material where it exists. 2. Details and minutes of any meetings (virtual or otherwise) held between ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000067984
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communication with the Care Inspectorate regarding suspension of care home inspections: FOI release

The dates on which the Scottish Government had any form of communication with the Care Inspectorate about the suspension of inspections of care homes, who was present, and copies of any letters, minutes and emails from February 2020 to date.

FOI unclear 75 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000058121
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Care packages: FOI release

Communications with councils and other related bodies regarding cuts or reductions to care packages including communications stating care packages and support should not be reduced or cut.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000055879
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Total area of commercial forestry felled in Strathoykel and catchment area: EIR release

Since a large part of Strathoykel has already been clear felled, under freedom of information I am interested in knowing the total [area of] commercial forestry in the catchment and the area that has been clear felled in the last 10 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000077926
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): FOI release

EIDL is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. EIDL proceeds can be used to cover a wide array of working capital and normal operating expenses, such as continuation of health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments. 1. How much has...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066554
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government communications: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand-written notes, or phone calls) either to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell MSP. I would like this information for 05 May 2020

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000064632
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Risk Assessment COVID-19 face mask policy: FOI release

A copy of the risk assessment for Phase 3: staying safe and protecting others face mask policy – Travelling and Shopping. Whether the Scottish Government advised GPs not to write exemption letters for asthma sufferers?

FOI partially withheld 60 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000063339
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector