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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Exam grade methodology data communications: FOI release

Following several requests, the SQA has confirmed that it will not release full details of the methodology being used to award grades this year until the day on which results are issued. The same is true of the Equality Impact Assessment information. Please answer the following questions: 1) On which date, and by what ...

FOI clarification 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000068096
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Grants or Loans issued under Section 70 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2001: FOI release

All annual reports to Scottish Parliament which were due under Section 70 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 which describe Grants or Loans issued under that section of the Act up to and including FY 2019-2020. And copies of any repayments against any Loans or conditions associated to any Grants., including the (a) amoun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.70 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000069115
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Appointment of Ewen Campbell as Standing Counsel: FOI release

1. Information contained in any discussions, recruitment and other information relating to the appointment of Ewen Campbell as standing counsel for the Scottish Government in 2018? 2. The selection process used to appoint Ewen Campbell as standing counsel to the Scottish Government and agencies? 3. How much Ewen Campbe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066407
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Proposed £80 billion fiscal stimulus package: FOI release

Any internal briefings, or memos produced for Scottish government ministers and officials around the proposed £80 billion fiscal stimulus package as called for by Kate Forbes MSP. Please provide any details of any meetings between Scottish Government ministers and officials on the subject.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066366
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Newmains Farm Steading, Dirleton: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to your clients property at Dirleton New Mains Farm, near North Berwick between the Council’s Planning Department (including the Landscape Officer), Scottish Forestry, Gullane Area Community Council and the Dirleton Village Association.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066001
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Farming and rural, Public sector

Conversion Therapy: FOI release

Documentation published by the Scottish Government on the subject of Conversion/ Conversion Therapy Evidence that the Scottish Government holds on Conversion/Conversion Therapy in Scotland. Correspondence that the Scottish Government and Ministers have received on ‘banning conversion therapy’, ‘conversion therapy’ or e...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000062067
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to visit by Prime Minister July 2020: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (whatsapp messages, texts, minutes of phone calls, emails, memos, briefings and/or otherwise) between civil servants, Special Advisors and/or the Scottish Government Cabinet regarding Boris Johnson’s visit to Scotland on 23 July 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 6 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000065514
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Individuals shielding receiving food boxes during lockdown: FOI release

The following, broken down by month since the start of lockdown, starting from April 2020: 1. How many individuals were receiving Scottish Government food boxes? 2. How many of the above individuals were officially shielding? 3. How many individuals were eligible for a food box but did not receive one? 4. How many food...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.30
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066398
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

CCUS (carbon capture, usage and storage) funding: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Governments funding towards CCS/CCUS projects outlined here: https://www.gov.scot/policies/oil-and-gas/carbon-capture-utilisation-and-storage/ -How much funding specifically has been contributed or will be given towards the ACT Acorn Feasibility study (https://www.actacorn.eu) by the Scottis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000063828
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Agricultural land at Pittodrie Estate: EIR release

A copy of registered agricultural land within Pittodrie Estate

FOI/EIR released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000071112
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Costs associated with the Rest and Be Thankful road: EIR release

"the annual cost associated with the Rest and be Thankful road, in terms of all cost associated with its closures over the last 10 years, or as far back as you have them. It should include costs relating to : clearance, traffic management, all contractors repair costs, cost of contract procurement and management. In fa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000071138
Directorate
Topic

A75 and A77 closures: EIR release

"how many times has the A77 and A75 have been closed with diversions in place over the past five years, and to date this year. With the reason why for the closure and what was the official diversion route given?" Following clarifications you reduced the scope of your request to cover the financial years of 2017/18, 201...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000066548
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Asylum seeker transfers: FOI release

1. All correspondence – including reports, documents, papers, emails and letters sent between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council in relation to the transfer of asylum seekers in Glasgow from dispersed accommodation to hotels. 2. All records related to the meetings (including video conference and telephone...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.4 s.6 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000057641
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

COVID-19 Clinical Guidance: FOI release

Copy of all published versions of the national clinical guidance for nursing and residential care homes and COVID-19 and a copy of all correspondence with Scottish Ministers regarding the versions of the national clinical guidance for nursing and residential care homes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000057544
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Constituency visits made by First Minister: FOI release

Following the Parliamentary question S5W-24511 by Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP, and subsequently answered by Graeme Dey MSP on 26 August 2019, I wish to have a breakdown of the official visits by the First Minister between January 1 2012 and March 1 2020. Can this be broken down by numbers in terms of Parliamentary const...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000065741
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Laptops issued to children and young people due to school closures: FOI release

1. Further to Parliamentary Question S5W-30015 in the name of Alexander Stewart MSP, and the subsequent answer given by John Swinney MSP on July 1 2020, how many of the 25,000 laptops have been issued to children and young people? 2. Can this be broken down by (i) The number given to each Local Authority and (ii) The d...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000066959
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Childcare provision: FOI release

Letters or emails from members of the public sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills John Swinney MSP, the Minister for Children and Young People, Maree Todd MSP, or the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, on the subject of childcare provision. I would like this information from 30 June 2020 to 20 July 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000064105
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Hate Crime Bill correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence between Community Justice Scotland and the Scottish Government, on the subject of the Hate Crime and Public Order Bill, from 23rd April 2020 to 24th July 2020 inclusive.

FOI released 95 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-11
Reference
FOI/202000072011
Directorate
Topic

eRDM documents and records: FOI release

- A summary list of the number of documents/records in eRDM which have been stored each day by business classification - A summary list of the number of documents/records which were deleted before their retention period had expired including information on what total was for each business category per day since January...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000068261
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Big cat ‘sightings’ evidence: FOI release

1. any information relating to reports, sightings, encounters with or evidence of ‘big cats’ in Britain, specifically in Scotland; 2. any photographs of interest which may show any unusual animals or secondary field evidence, such as predation on livestock or unusual carcasses suspected to be the work of a big cat; fro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000064829
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Annex I from FOI/17/01225: FOI release

A copy of Annex I referred to in the FOI request reference FOI/17/01225

FOI released 95 score 1 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000076031
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Islands Housing Fund: FOI release

Regarding the Islands Housing Fund (IHF), which I understand "provides £5 million ring-fenced for islands housing projects" between 2016 and 2021 (https://www.gov.scot/policies/more-homes/rural-housing-fund/) Please release the following information: Details of each approved project (whether completed or not) Details ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000063865
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

One Note usage: FOI release

Which areas of the Scottish Government are using OneNote? How is OneNote being used in each setting? For example, this software has a wide range of possible applications including note-taking, messaging, record-keeping and real-time collaborative work; What arrangements are in place to ensure appropriate record-keeping...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000063944
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector