Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Domestic abuse leavers fund- Child Poverty Action Group: FOI release

A list of all meetings held with the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) on the topic of a leavers fund to support victims of domestic abuse to leave abusive relationships. All correspondence related to these meetings including the minutes of the meeting, any briefing notes provided to ministers related to these meetings...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-14
Reference
FOI/202300372286
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding spend to mitigate UK welfare policy in Aberdeen City Council: FOI release

All correspondence, WhatsApp and text messages in relation to a parliamentary question concerning Scottish Government spend to mitigate UK welfare policy in Aberdeen City Council within the last five years.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.38 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-14
Reference
FOI/202300376380
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Safety of COVID-19 vaccine for children: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence including the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, relating to the decision to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children under the age of 16 in Scotland. The vaccine was originally advised NOT to be given to children by the JCVI, but the Government(s) at Holyrood and Westminster would over-rule ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
202300353460
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland’s Advisory Board risk register relating to heat maps: FOI release

Can you please send me the risk register/risk papers and heat maps mentioned in the minutes of the December 2022 advisory board below. https://education.gov.scot/media/3t2fks4f/advisoryboardmeetings-minutes-071222.pdf

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300370067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Business Rates / Non Domestic Rates in Scotland: FOI release

The following information on non-domestic rates in Scotland using 2022-23 and 2023-24 budget where applicable: How much tax revenue is collected annually in Scotland from the payment of non-domestic rates? What is the cost to the Government relating to the collection of this tax including the cost of assessors, valuat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300370027
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Business cases for shared equity schemes: FOI release

The business cases for the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme, the New Supply Shared Equity scheme and the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200307273
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cairngorms National Park Authority reappointment submission: FOI release

A copy of the whole report or submission that was put to the Minister on, or around 10 October 2022 regarding the reappointment of members to the Board of the Cairngorms National Park Authority.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300353368
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development introductory briefings: FOI release

“Details, including any documents, of any introductory briefings provided to Christina McKelvie when she assumed her new role as Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, up until 30 June 2023.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300371688
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector, Work and skills

Documents which mention the Scottish Government's statistics publication Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS): FOI release

Please provide any documents either prepared or received by the Constitutional Futures Division, and which mention the Scottish Government's statistics publication Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS), from 1st May 2021 - date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300373203
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communication around housing Ukrainian refugees on MS Victoria: FOI release

All documents, meeting minutes and details of communication by the Scottish Government, ministers and special advisors about housing Ukrainian refugees on a ship in Edinburgh. Please provide any details about the communication, including but not limited to emails, letters, text/whatsapp messages, and minutes of meetin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200332251
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Nicola Sturgeon's trip to Italy: FOI release

Any correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon, her office, special advisers and MSPs in the week leading up to her trip to Bellagio in Italy about the trip. - if this costs too much, lessen the timeframe to five days before the trip and the day of the trip or take the MSPs out. Briefing notes prepared from any meetings th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200311801
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding review and update of gender reassignment protocol: FOI release

"Copies of any emails or letters sent to the chief medical officer, or the deputy chief medical officer, regarding the review and update of Scotland's gender reassignment protocol received in November and December 2022.", and "any replies to these sent by the CMO/deputy CMO, even if these were sent later than December ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300372782
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Audit Scotland report 'NHS in Scotland 2022' and related documents: FOI release

All correspondence with Audit Scotland in advance of the publication of its report "NHS in Scotland 2022", and any email attachments, or other document versions, to be provided in full.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.30 16 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300345756
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021-3rd June 2021: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, officials and special advisors), with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021 - 3rd June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 228 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38 s.25 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202100208945
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Records of all calls and/or meetings between John Swinney and SQA: FOI release

Records of all calls and/or meetings (including video calls) between John Swinney (including his staff or any special advisers) and Fiona Robertson of the SQA. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, dates, times, attendees, personal notes, minutes The time frame for this request is 01/01/2020 - 31/8/2020 Rec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 260 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202100211591
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance’s meeting with Ross Greer MSP: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to Shona Robison's meeting with Ross Greer on April 12 All internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300369457
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) guidance: FOI release

1. Please provide me with a copy of the Scottish Government guidance on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) provided to local authorities via the Scottish Heads of Property Services and the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland. 2. Please provide me with a) a copy of any papers on RAAC that were ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29 s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300369593
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

First Minister's advice and statement regarding handling of harassment: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s review of Alex Salmond’s submission to the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints Committee where he identified 46 documents that were inappropriately withheld during the civil and criminal cases that had subsequently been passed to the Committee by the Scottish Government. The ...

FOI withheld 80 score 536 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.26 s.25(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.35(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202100170091
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between ScotRail officials and Scottish government regarding new timetables: FOI release

All correspondence between ScotRail officials and Ministers or officials in the Scottish government regarding new timetables sent or received since 10th August 2022 What discussions have taken place between Scotrail and Scottish government relating to new timetables. You then clarified your request and I have concluded...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27 s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300371095
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Modelling for class contact reduction: FOI release

Any planning / modelling data around the reduction in teachers' class contact time by 90 mins, including local authority and, in the case of secondary schools, subject-specific breakdowns Any information regarding meetings held to discuss this policy. This would include notice of attendees, briefing documents, personal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.14(2) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200301620
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to the suspension of the Chief Fire Officer: FOI release

I request all correspondence between Scottish Fire and Rescue service and the SFRS Board to the Scottish Government ministers, civil servants and SPAD'S concerning the suspension of the Chief Fire Officer Martin Blunden’. ‘I also require copies of all Scottish Government internal communications about the suspension of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.36(2) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200303390
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Resource Spending, Capital Spending and Medium-Term Financial Strategy : FOI release

1. All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service regarding the Scottish Government’s Resource Spendin...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200303701
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Business cases and briefings submitted for four settlement agreements: FOI release

The business case and any briefing submitted to ministers to sign off the four settlement agreements detailed as exceeding the £95,000 cap in the "SG Annual Report on the Use of Settlement Agreements" document. The business case and any briefing submitted to ministers to sign off any settlement agreements since the rep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200335285
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Labour conference and the Labour Party in general: FOI release

Internal correspondence between the press office and from the press office to Scottish Ministers and special advisers in September or October 2021 on Labour conference or Labour generally.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200291468
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector