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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22,340 matching releases

Education concerns: FOI release

'Reopening of schools and provision of education to children during the coronavirus outbreak, you indicated: I’d like to make a freedom of information request about whether the government has actually done a gender equality assessment relating to this policy in Scotland and in East Dunbartonshire.'

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2020-08-06
Reference
FOI/202000053550
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Correspondence concerning meetings with Homes for Scotland: FOI release

From 1 May 2020 to present details of the meetings that the Scottish Government have had with Homes for Scotland, outlining the dates of the meetings, who was in attendance and any records of the meetings (this could include minutes, notes/records of meetings, internal briefings prior to or after the meeting and/or oth...

FOI cost limit 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.34(1) s.25(1) s.12 10 attachments
Published
2020-08-04
Reference
FOI/202000045945
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 deaths in NHS Ayrshire: FOI release

“I have been advised that a number of Private Care Homes in Ayrshire rejected admittance of NHS patients to their establishments unless those patients had been tested for COVID. In contrast I am advised that local authority operated Care Homes had no option but to admit them. Are there figures available showing the nu...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-08-04
Reference
FOI/202000052046
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

GP Contract disputes: FOI release

a list of GP Contract disputes where; 1. applications were submitted prior to 1st August 2018 2. submissions and observations lodged in 2018 3. the NHS failed to respond, submit or observe on the GP Contractors dispute (following invitations to do so by Ministers) 4. the dispute is still outstanding and no determinatio...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1)
Published
2020-08-04
Reference
FOI/202000052831
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Relative cost-effectiveness of Sea Lice Treatments for farmed salmon production: EIR release

The Scottish Government commission the following study: "Understanding the Relative Cost-effectiveness of Sea-lice Treatments for Farmed Salmon Production" https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353735 This study was completed by SRUC and finished on 31/03/20 https://pure.sruc.ac....

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-04
Reference
FOI/202000042854
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation relating to FOI 201900009513 & subsequent review : FOI release

Written information held by the Scottish Government relating to FOI 201900009513. All case handling files regarding FOI 201900009513 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) All communication, internal and external, regarding FOI 201900009513 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) Any other...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-04
Reference
FOI/202000049606
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister complaints: FOI Review

1. dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff 2. at whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish ...

FOI already published 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-08-03
Reference
FOI/202000059000
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Change of policy or practice regarding working alone with Ministers: FOI release

"clarify if those made aware of a change of policy or practice, whereby female members of Scottish Government staff were not to be alone with Alex Salmond, included Nicola Sturgeon and/ or any other current or former Minister or their Special Advisor."

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-08-03
Reference
FOI/202000067779
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Project Support Unit for Non Domestic Energy Efficiency 2020-2024 tenders: FOI release

The companies that bid for the Scottish Government contract "Project Support Unit for Non Domestic Energy Efficiency 2020-2024" which was the subject of a contract award notice in the Official Journal of the EU (reference 2020/S 099-238564)

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-08-03
Reference
FOI/202000051675
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

M8 Trunk Road junction 20, West Street Off Ramp: EIR release

1. all maintenance inspections times, dates and information reported, negative or otherwise 2. repairs & exact locations on carriageway.(specifically to the above ) 3. incident reports of damage to the carriageway received at your control room or otherwise informed to the aforementioned from the 1st February to 1st Mar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-03
Reference
FOI/202000054241
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Hate Crime and Social Attitude Surveys publications: FOI release

Clarification regarding multiple problems with references and links in Scottish Government publications related to Hate Crime and Social Attitude Surveys. Where are all Social Attitudes Surveys complete, listed and sorted in rational order? Provide direct working link. Why are the 2014 and 2015 studies missing above?

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.6 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-03
Reference
FOI/202000047245
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Coronavirus outbreak emails referencing ‘pandemic’: FOI release

1) Copies of the first 10 (from earliest) e-mails sent to, from or within your organisation in January and February this year which make reference to a “new” “virus” and/or “coronavirus” outbreak originating in “China”, and/or “Wuhan” and/or “Hubei”. 2) The first 10 e-mails sent to, from or within your organisation in ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.28 s.29(1) s.38(1) 20 attachments
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000044307
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Outline cost estimates for the Borders Railway: EIR release

The outline cost estimates for the Borders Railway and any data on the social economic impact of reopening the line.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000050758
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings and communications with Advance Construction (Scotland) Ltd and representatives: EIR release

Letters received from, and any correspondence, meetings, communications and discussions between Advance Construction (Scotland) Ltd and it's representatives, including James Martin Shields (also known as Seamus Shields) and the Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers from 2017 to the date of this FOI request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000046711
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Calmac Ferries Ltd Ar Turas project business case: FOI release

Please can you provide a copy of the business case for the Calmac Ferries Ltd Ar Turas project for the procurement of ferry booking and ticketing software. Please can you confirm the status of the business case? Has the funding been approved and granted? If so, what is the value of the funding? Is the funding being han...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33 s.33(1) s.70
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000049924
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial car journeys: FOI release

i) How many journeys have been carried out in ministerial cars which have not installed protective screens? ii) What was the date of each journey? iii) What was the duration of each journey? iv) What was the reason for each journey? You asked for this information to be broken down (excluding the First Minister) per Cab...

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000049288
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

VMS data for ICES rectangle 43E3: EIR release

Latest available VMS data for ICES rectangle 43E3? We are writing a commercial fisheries chapter for a fish farm client and this data would be very useful to include. It would be VMS data from 2014 (we have VMS data including 2013) to 2019, or as close to present day as possible.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000056107
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan Progress Report postponed publication: FOI release

Internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments typed or hand written notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) regarding the postponement of the publication of the second annual Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan Progress Report. The request...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000046846
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Woman’s Aid funding: FOI release

Please supply me with the total amount of funding supplied to Scottish Woman's aid(, Rape Crisis Scotland and Scottish Women's Rights Group) from 1st March 2020 until present date? Please break this down for each funding item i.e. funding t provide training on coercive control to front line services including but it li...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000046545
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Resumption or Commencement of Children’s Panel Hearings: FOI release

"Details of all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, documents or otherwise) between Scottish Ministers, including the First Minister, and the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration in the calendar year 2020, regarding the resumption or commencement of children’s panel hearings...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000046979
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Pandemic various questions: FOI release

The answers to 15 questions relating to the Scottish Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000045218
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccinations: FOI release

Does the Scottish government have plans to initiate a mandatory vaccination programme in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and /or is this being discussed in parliament in Scotland or Westminster as a possibility in Scotland. What is the name and origin of the vaccine that will be used by the government in Scotland to ...

FOI not held 40 score 73 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000024591
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications) meetings prior to 6 May 2020: FOI release

The last ten sets of minutes of meetings, held prior to 6 May 2020, relating to Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications).

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000045872
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd (FMEL) additional funding & forecasted capital: FOI release

1. How much additional funding has Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited (FMEL) received from the Scottish Government since its acquisition by the Scottish Government? What additional capital is forecast to be provided to FMEL on a monthly basis for the next 36 months? 2. Have the two ferry’s (vessels 801 and 802) engine...

FOI transferred 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000046115
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Hate Crime & Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any written records which contain or record discussions by Ministers or Civil Servants, of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill in relation to, or in comparison with, the now repealed, Offensive Behaviour and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act, 2012.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000046860
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector