Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Lorna Slater IMA exemption briefings: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive a copy of all briefings received by the First Minister and/or the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the process and application for an internal market act exemption between January 2022 and the present day. As the inf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300358559
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Solar farm and battery storage development in South Ayrshire associated with Loch Fergus: EIR release

In relation to a solar farm and battery storage development in South Ayrshire associated with the names ‘Loch Fergus Solar Farm’, ‘Loch Fergus Farm’, Loch Fergus Solar Limited’ ‘Loch Fergus Solar’, for the following information: Copies of all documentation, messages, emails, meeting minutes and notes regarding submiss...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300341092
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme meetings with First Minister: EIR release

A copy of notes of all meetings attended by the First Minister and/or the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the Deposit Return Scheme between 29 March 2023 and 20 April 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Informa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300353086
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A78 Largs to Skelmorlie speed limit: EIR release

All communications and papers relating to the decision to put in place a temporary 40mph speed limit on this stretch of road, including any evidence regarding the claim this is to improve road safety, and what consultations were made locally before going ahead. As the information you have requested is 'environmental i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 18 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300355981
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total cost of Werritty report (Grouse Moor Management Group: Report): FOI release

The total cost of the Werritty report (Grouse Moor Management Group: Report) both the creation of the report and the cost of the Grouse Moor Management Group for its time in existence; · from which portfolio’s budget the money came from; and · whether this was wholly funded by the Scottish Government or whether any oth...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 277 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300350333
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Revive Coalition and Scottish Ministers (1st January 2020 - 23 February 2023): EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between the Revive Coalition and Scottish Ministers between 1st January 2020 and 23 February 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(5) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300344729
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government documents mentioning “firm power” in the context of the electricity market: FOI release

All Scottish Government documents mentioning “firm power” in the context of the electricity market, including correspondence between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers, and with external parties, from 1st January 2022 - date. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the pur...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300356459
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Heat pumps not supported through Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme (s6w-16061): EIR release

1. All Scottish Government correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s position that air-to-air heat pumps should not be supported through Home Energy Scotland grant and loan schemes, as confirmed in S6W-16061, including discussions between: (a) Ministers (b) Officials operating in the Scottish Government or a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300351294
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A738 inspection, maintenance and accident records for Byres Road, Kilwinning: EIR release

Documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 22 December 2022 being : Records of inspection for Byres Road, Kilwinning. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working in Byres Road, Kilwinning. Statement of your Road Authorities Policy under the Code of Practice for Highway...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300350544
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

University funding: FOI release

When the decision was made to remove the £46 million funding from colleges and universities and who made it? You also asked when did the four other parties learn about this removal with a breakdown for each party and who was told. Finally, you asked for all correspondence between the Scottish government and Ross Gree...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300357204
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister’s engagement with Anas Sarwar: FOI release

All correspondence between Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar since Humza Yousaf’s appointment as SNP leader and First Minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300358415
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Landing figures from French vessels fishing Shetland waters: EIR release

Could you please furnish us with the landing figures from the following French vessels fishing Shetland waters from 01.01.22 until 31.12.22. We need tonnages and species. Cap St George’s Bressay Bank Fisher Bank Otter Bank Andre Leduc As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purpos...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300347127
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Structure of Scottish International Offices: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for Scotland’s international offices, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors). The pay grades for each staff member in the international offices...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300358397
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen city ULEZ for petrol and diesel cars: FOI release

1. Which CO2 emissions qualify as Euro 6 as determined by ACC? 2. What are the CO2 emissions that are acceptable for Aberdeen City ULEZ for petrol & diesel cars? 3. What is the ruling if a car is not a Euro 6 car but has lower emissions than those acceptable? 4. Has anyone ever seen smog by cars in Aberdeen? 5. Car...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300361585
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Prison Service mobile phones for prisoners: FOI release

Whether any value for money review has been conducted of the Scottish Prison Service’s mobile phones for prisoners project since its introduction in April 2020. All correspondence between the Scottish Prison Service and Scottish Ministers and their Special Advisers regarding prisoner mobile phones. Please provide this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) s.35(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300358582
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lorna Slater briefing notes before Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting: EIR release

Please could you provide all briefing notes that were provided to Lorna Slater before she appeared before the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on 13 June 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300361494
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

CCUS projects correspondence between First Minister and Prime Minister: EIR release

“In November 2021, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the Scottish Cluster of proposed CCUS projects. The Scottish Government published that letter here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-cluster-letter-from-first-minister-to-prime-minister/ Please provide any reply whi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300356980
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of meetings between Angus Robertson and Consul General Zhang Biao: FOI release

You asked for the minutes of the meeting between Angus Robertson and Consul General Zhang Biao that was held on 25 May 2023, and briefing materials provided to the Minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300358880
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Guidance on protecting teachers and support staff from cuts: FOI release

In the statement to parliament on 7th Feb 2023, Shirley-Anne Somerville said she would provide further guidance to Scottish local authorities on protecting teachers and support staff from cuts. Please provide the all detailed guidance to Glasgow City Council or its councillors on this matter to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300345466
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All correspondence between the office of the First Minister, Crown Office and Police Scotland: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence, (including, reports, letters, email, WhatsApp, SMS, and phone correspondence) and logs of phone calls and meetings, from personal and corporate devices, between the office of the First Minister (both the former First Minister, and the new FM) and the Crown Office, and Police Scotland,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300350290
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Police Scotland call handling system: FOI release

A copy of all documents which discuss the Government being made aware of the issue around Police Scotland’s Bilston Glen control room used a fake system for call handling for eight years reported by the BBC on 29th March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers, Special Advisors and the media office. A co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300349598
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of all the 'Developing the Young Workforce' members: FOI release

A list of all the members which comprise the various 'Developing the Young Workforce' Boards and/or teams across Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300348283
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

VMS data for areas P1, P2, P3 and P4: EIR release

All VMS data of vessels that transited through the following area between 00:06 18th October 2022 and 23:59 19th October 2022. P1 60°06.0' N, 002°18.0' W P2 60°06.0' N, 001°12.0' W P3 59°24.0' N, 001°12.0' W P4 59°24.0' N, 002°18.0' W Please provide details of the VMS reports received from vessels during the specifie...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-22
Reference
202300344556
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forestry Grant scheme: EIR release

The total amount of grant claims paid via the Forestry Grant scheme since 2015 (financial year) up to the financial year ending 2022, broken down by the amount paid in each year. A list of the top 10 recipients who have received the most funding via this scheme since 2015. For each financial year, how many grant reci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200298404
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications regarding resignation of Terry A'Hearn from SEPA: EIR release

All correspondence including emails, briefing papers, WhatsApp and text messages, memos and voice messages relating to the conduct allegations and resignation of Terry A'Hearn from Sepa. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence briefings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200291288
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector