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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Business grants policy changes: FOI release

I would like to obtain the following information. The below questions/requests relate to the period 1 March 2020 to 15 April 2020 unless otherwise stated. Why did the Scottish Government change policies on business grants between 18 March and 24 March as detailed here and here. For clarity, on 18 March the Scottish Gov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 68 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38 6 attachments
Published
2020-08-13
Reference
FOI/202000028410
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Detrunked A737 in Dalry: EIR release

I require the monitoring data if possible. Can you supply this please as these signs are being regularly activated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2020-08-12
Reference
FOI/202000054527
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reopening of schools: FOI release

“the content of all correspondence to the First Minister and Deputy First Minister sent by members of the public since June 1 regarding plans to reopen schools. Please include the content of all letters and emails”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-12
Reference
FOI/202000049069
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit agency agreement: FOI release

The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Agency Agreement

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29 s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-12
Reference
FOI/202000053135
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shielding consultation: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government email dated 5 June 2020 with the subject ‘Shielding -next steps-question set for stakeholder organisations’. 2. Responses to this email, including attachments, from the stakeholder organisations contacted.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-08-12
Reference
FOI/202000048569
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Tree Health Pest & Disease Surveys results: FOI Review

Q1. Request for contact details for a senior person in the procurement division. Q3. Evidence of legal advice being sought and obtained. Q4. Evidence to substantiate Lynda Collin’s claim that an assessment of the conduct of the tender took place and that it was found that the process had met the requirements of the Pub...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.17(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-12
Reference
FOI/202000050145
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Reopening of schools and blended learning arrangements: FOI release

“Letters or emails from members of the public sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, on the subject of the reopening of schools on 11 August 2020, and the proposed blended learning arrangements to be implemented following the reopening of schools.  Letters or emails from members of the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000048525
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

IVY project: FOI release

1. What procurement process was undertaken when looking for a new base for the project? 2. Which other organizations were involved in any negotiations for taking on the project when it was decided to move it from CYCJ? 3. What due diligence was carried out before IVY was transferred to Kibble – specifically, what assur...

FOI transferred 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.4 s.9
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000049614
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

The Health & Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) funding: FOI release

The amount of Grants/Funding the Scottish Government have given to The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) over the last five years.

FOI released 70 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000051844
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland staff working from home equipment costs: FOI release

A breakdown of the cost of supplying Social Security Scotland staff with any appropriate new home working materials (bought as a result of COVID-19 forcing working from home). Broken down by the type of material (desk, chair, monitor, keyboard, mouse, pens, notepads and/or otherwise) and the total cost spent on each ty...

FOI not held 40 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000052613
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Staff hired by Social Security Scotland by department: FOI release

From 18 March 2020 to present: Part 1: The number of staff hired by Social Security Scotland. Part 2: The department that they were recruited into. Part 3: The number of staff that Social Security Scotland had expected to hire during the same period if that is different.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000052560
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland Framework (SF0032): FOI release

The score (i.e. ‘pass’ or ‘fail’) awarded to all bidders identified on the Tree Health Pest and Disease Surveys Scotland Framework reference number SF 0032 on the GDPR question and previous FOI reference number 2020/00032394.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000050088
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Postponed end of charitable tax relief for independent schools: FOI release

Documents between March-May 2020 to and/or from Scottish Government officials and/or ministers pertaining to the postponement of the end of charitable tax relief on business rates from September 1 2020 for independent schools in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000048986
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Emails to Test and Protect email address since inception: FOI release

1. The number of emails sent to the TestandProtectQueries@gov.scot email address in each week since it was set up. 2. The number of these emails that were responded to within 24 hours. 3. The number of these emails that were not responded to within 7 working days.

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000062050
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment projects: EIR release

Details regarding 'Environmental Impact Assessment projects. 1. Please can you tell me the number of times Scottish Forestry asked applicants to apply for consent for forestry projects in areas that were below the thresholds it publishes in the years 2020; 2019 and 2018? 2. Please can you tell me how many individual pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.1 s.4 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000051539
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland I.T. questions: FOI release

From 18 March 2020 to present: Part 1: The number of data breaches by Social Security Scotland staff. Part 2: The number of times the IT system for Social Security Scotland staff crashed. Part 3: The number of IT complaints from Social Security Scotland staff. Broken down by the type of complaint and the number that ty...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000052695
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Investment returns for Government business interventions: FOI release

“For each of the government business interventions in Prestwick Airport, Ferguson Marine, Bifab and Lochaber Aluminium smelter please can you give me the investment returns actually received by the government in each of the fiscal years 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20. For each can you give me the nature of the return - i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.33 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000055209
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Cancellation of the 2020 exam diet: FOI release

All correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the SQA regarding the cancellation of the 2020 exam diet. I would like this i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000034452
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Monitoring of implentation of Gaelic Language Plan: FOI release

Dh’fhaighnich sibh: Tha na leanas sgrìobhte ann am Plana Gàidhlig an Riaghaltais: Sgrùdadh air gnı̀omhachadh Thèid aithisg sgrùdaidh a chur gu Bòrd na Gà idhlig mu ghnıò mhachadh Phlana seo gach bliadhna. Saoil am b' urrainn dhuibh copaidhean dhe na h-aithisgean seo a chur thugam? An cuir sibh cuideachd thugam an...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000053366
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

COVID-19 Various questions: FOI release

1. How many people and their age groups died only of covid-19 that had absolutely no other underlying health conditions or trauma or were presumed to have it? 2. Exactly how is covid-19 tested for? 3. Were any DNR's ( Do not resuscitate ) issued on Government / health authority orders? 4. Exactly how many patients need...

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.5
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000046677
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

COVID-19 strategic framework reopening educational facilities: FOI release

Copies of any and all Scottish Government guidance given to councils on cleaning advice for schools when they return in August.

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000049851
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, +1 more … Public sector

Beer garden reopening complaints: FOI release

Case Reference: 202000054122 How many items of external correspondence have been received by Ministers in the Scottish Government from 19 June (inclusive) to date that include complaints about the failure to reopen beer gardens and similar outdoor spaces on 19 June as proposed. Please provide copies of this external c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000054122
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops: FOI release

The following documents, reports and policy logs regarding First Ministers declaration that face masks are to be mandatory in shops announced 2nd July 2020. 1. Copies of scientific reports name, authors and recommendations. 2. Minutes of cabinet meetings or other meetings relating to same 3. Copies of who voted and ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000056858 FOI/202000055985
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Salmon Fishery Districts catch figures: EIR release

Do you plan to make catch figures available for individual SFDs or better for the rivers assigned an individual category which depended on its declared catch?” and for “figures that enable the updating of the attached file”.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-06
Reference
FOI/202000048203
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Farming Businesses meetings: EIR release

Minutes, attendees, and meeting place of meetings between Fergus Ewing and fish farming businesses in the last 2 years (12 June 2018 - 12 June 2020), including other industries seeking to farm other natural products such as kelp.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-08-06
Reference
FOI/202000047081
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector