Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,920releases indexed
40,950attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-03newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,459 not held 3,292 released 1,598 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3788 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1638 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 46 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 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 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 666 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Briefings in September 2022: FOI release

1. A copy of all briefings prepare for the (a) First Minister, (b) Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Culture and External Affairs and (c) Minister for special responsibility for refugees from Ukraine on the pressures faced in Edinburgh and/or Glasgow between in September 2022. 2. A copy of any options appraisals that...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.17
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202200335599
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

Scottish Education Exchange Programme: FOI release

1. Please tell me how many civil servants or other staff are currently working on the creation of the proposed Scottish Education Exchange programme, broken down by full-time and part-time staff. 2. Please provide details of the number of staff working on this same project since May 2021, broken down by (a) month and (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202200317467
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland costs and Ministerial Papers: FOI release

A breakdown of the costs associated with organising and conducting Citizens assemblies in Scotland; any papers provided to Mike Russell MSP, Angus Robertson, George Adam MSP or any other relevant Minister regarding Citizens Assemblies and; any briefings, minutes, pre agenda papers, policy papers, notes, emails etc. rel...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.35(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-06
Reference
FOI/202200334314
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Veterans and Police Scotland correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, phone calls, video conference calls, Whats Apps, text messages, letters and meetings) between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Veterans and his office, and David Page and/or James Gray of Police Scotland. Please provide this correspondence including any minutes of meetings and p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-06
Reference
FOI/202200326974
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the answer to S6W-11155: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful if I could receive all correspondence and briefings to the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Culture and External Affairs with regarding the answer to S6W-11155.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-27
Reference
FOI/202200325272
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The sale of Lochaber assets of Rio Tinto Aluminium: FOI release

The areas I would appreciate any information held on are in relation to the sale of the Lochaber assets of Rio Tinto Aluminium (the Lochaber smelter, the two hydro-electric power stations and the associated Highland estate lands) to the GFG Alliance (including Liberty and SIMEC): (1) Any risk assessment carried out in ...

FOI already published 80 score 91 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.30 s.27 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-27
Reference
FOI/202200309183
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Arran Groups: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Scottish Government Ministers and business and community groups in the island of Arran regarding the Ardrossan to Brodick ferry fr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-26
Reference
FOI/202200305697
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Discussions regarding the judicial review: FOI release

All notes, correspondence, actions to be taken from the meetings on November 2 and 13 between the First Minister, the permanent secretary and external legal advisers to discuss the judicial review.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100173910
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lord Advocate meeting with Deputy First Minister: FOI release

1) Minutes of any meeting between the Deputy First Minister John Swinney and the Lord Advocate on February 23, 2021; 2) Emails, texts and records of phone calls between the Deputy First Minister and the Lord Advocate, with necessary redactions of personal information, on 23 February 2021; and 3) Any follow-up contacts ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 96 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100210688
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Purchase of the MV Nordic Sea by Orkney Islands Council: FOI release

I would like all reports, information, correspondence and communications relating to the purchase of the mv Nordic Sea by Orkney Islands Council, for the years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, that Transport Scotland holds.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 70 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200309689
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications regarding prototype electric fire engine: FOI release

All communications between Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Transport Scotland and Scottish Government relating to this electric vehicle. A breakdown of the costs of the saltire livery for the engine and the costs of changing the livery to SFRS branding. Any communications between Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Tra...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33 s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2023-01-24
Reference
FOI/202200328382
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Proposed Independence Prospectus: FOI release

Information on the number of civil servants currently working to develop the proposed Independence Prospectus, for their remit, and timetable for publication.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.3 s.30
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200321527
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 Communications between Scottish Government and Lady Poole: FOI release

All documents and record of communications between the Scottish Government and Lady Poole, the chairwoman of Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry. This can relate to any letters, emails, any electronic communication such as text and WhatsApp messages, and minutes of any meetings or phone calls Lady Poole had with ministers or o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200323026
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Closure of NHS Tavistock gender identity clinic for children and young people correspondence: FOI release

"All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) regarding the shutting down of NHS Tavistock's gender identity clinic for children and young people."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-17
Reference
FOI/202200314449
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development meetings July 2022: FOI release

“1) 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 the following meetings: 1a) Neil Gray's meeting with the int...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.28 s.32 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-17
Reference
FOI/202200331311
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

Scottish Government Connectivity and Network Service: FOI release

1.Connectivity and Network Services a. Who provides your WAN and internet connectivity and the annual spend on each? b. Who provides your SIP trunks and what is the annual spend? c. Who provides your WAN services, is this MPLS, SD WAN or Internet, and what is the annual spend? d. Who provides your LAN infrastructur...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.30
Published
2023-01-16
Reference
FOI/202200319842
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government telephony and storage information: FOI release

1.Telephony and UC/ Collaboration a. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. b. When is your contract renewal date? c. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? d. Do you use Unified Communications or Collaboration tools , if so which ones? 2.Microsoft a. What Microsoft 36...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.30
Published
2023-01-16
Reference
FOI/202200317245
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any internal or external correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 sent between September 2021 to March 28, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200324638
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Ministerial briefings on Audit Scotland report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any ministerial briefings on the subject of Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 between March 1 and July 1, 2022. 2) Any correspondence between ministers, special advisers, senior civil servants - including WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps - on how the handle th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200324642
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government ICT devices and software: FOI release

A range of information based on 3 initial questions: 1. Please list the number of devices deployed by your organisation for the below list. 2. Does your organisation have any plans of refreshing or replacing any of the ICT devices from the below list. If yes, please provide the indicative or projected expenditure in th...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.17(1) s.12
Published
2023-01-05
Reference
FOI/202200316043
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Rail fare freeze and cost of living funding discussions: FOI release

1. ‘Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the rail fare freeze to March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers and the media office and correspondence with ScotRail or Transport Scotland. 2. Please provide a copy of all documents in the last six months which discuss the Youth Music Initia...

FOI cost limit 70 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2023-01-04
Reference
FOI/202200320901
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meeting with Amazon: FOI release

1. 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 the following meetings: 1a. Lorna Slater's meeting with Jonat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-12-12
Reference
FOI/202200325489
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contracts around information and communications technology: FOI release

Information that relates to the organisation’s contracts around ICT contract(s) for Server Hardware Maintenance, Server Virtualisation Licenses and Maintenance and Storage Area Network (SAN) Maintenance/Support, which may include: · Server Hardware Maintenance- contracts relating to the support and maintenance of the o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.12 s.30 s.33(1)
Published
2022-12-07
Reference
FOI/202200327825
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland various communications and security questions: FOI release

You asked for information on telephony and UC collaboration, Microsoft O365 tenancy, Connectivity and Network services, Cyber Security, storage, CCTV / Physical Security, CRM, and AI / Automation. 1. Telephony and UC/ Collaboration a. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in pl...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.30 s.7 s.8 s.9
Published
2022-12-06
Reference
FOI/202200314815
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Discussion held regarding Edinburgh Festival: FOI release

All briefings sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Culture and External Affairs and the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development on the Edinburgh Festivals between January 2022 and the present day. A list of meetings held, and any notes of these meeting, which included either the Cabinet Se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-30
Reference
FOI/202200322587
Directorate
Topic
Public sector