Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Scottish Enterprise correspondence relating to Amnesty International and due diligence policy: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government mentioning or relating to Scottish Enterprise’s “customer due diligence procedure (human rights)” from November 1, 2023 to today (February 14, 2023) Correspondence between Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government mentioning or relating to Amn...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400399079
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Social Security Scotland committee visit: FOI release

In a previous FOI you provided me with a copy of all emails sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Equalities by Social Security Scotland regarding the Social Justice and Social Security Committee visit to the Dundee Headquarters. Based on this information I am requesting the following. Request for Inf...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400420071
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with former Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees: FOI release

All communication between the Minister, Emma Roddick, and officials regarding her meeting with Dr Lynne Tammi-Connelly to discuss her campaign for an apology for children trafficked to the colonies and the Tinker Experiments in general. More specifically, the content of communications which advised her not to meet to d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400404916
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Investigation carried out by Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS reference IESS.23.016): EIR release

All the information you hold relating to Environmental Standards Scotland’s (ESS) investigation (ESS reference IESS.23.016) into the failure of the Scottish Government to publish an assessment of the climate impact of their Infrastructure Investment Plan, contrary to the duty established in S94A(2) of the Climate Chang...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.23 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400404544
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the decision to reduce Single Species Threshold: EIR release

Please can you provide all correspondence between Scottish Forestry officials and officials from the Forestry Commission relating to the decision in the new five-year forestry standard to reduce the maximum percentage for a single species in a new forest from 75 to 65 per cent. I am particularly interested to see disc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400408157
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Briefing packs given to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to the School Milk Scheme: FOI Review

Original Request 202400401451 -All briefing packs given to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to the School Milk Scheme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-12
Reference
FOI/202400407535 Review of 202400401451
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme official decision document: EIR release

The official decision document detailing what is included in the scheme…I specifically request an official document outlining the decision made by the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliament, duly signed by the appropriate authorities.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-12
Reference
EIR/202400419383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Draft Climate Change Plan correspondence: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence covering the period January 2023 to December 2023 between ministers, advisers, civil servants and external parties that mentions a delay to the Scottish Government's upcoming Draft Climate Change Plan."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-12
Reference
FOI/202400393479
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Chief Executive signing off freedom of information requests: FOI release

Request for information 1: A copy of the email or emails that was sent from David Wallace in reply to the email request for feedback/comments/clearance concerning FOI 202300380993. Request for information 2: The copy of the email or emails that was sent TO and FROM David Wallace for feedback/comments/clearance concern...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI/202400392901
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding applications by LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI Appeal

The funding application/s made to Scottish Government by LGBT Youth Scotland for the past 3 years. A breakdown of the funds awarded and any information on proposed future funding as well as copies of the funding agreements that LGBT Youth Scotland agreed to when they accepted the grants.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI/202300355127 - Appeal
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Import, transportation and release of game birds during last bird flu outbreak: EIR release

Please share any communications received by the Scottish Government in the last year in which concerns were expressed about restrictions on the import, transportation and release of game birds during the last bird flu outbreak.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI/202400426356
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Scotland Pride Badge initiative: FOI release

the identity of the employee/minister responsible for signing-off the project and who authorised the launch a summary of the project, including costings, outcomes set for success, data gathering and handling arrangements, overall timetable, and plans for project evaluation a copy of the circular distributed to all Heal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI/202400424571
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise meeting with The Promise Scotland: FOI review

Original request - 202300380844 Details of the meeting that took place between Natalie Don Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise, and Fiona Duncan and Frazer McKinley, the Promise Scotland, on the 11th May 2023. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300385797 Review of 202300380844
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Valuation of the main Lochaber smelter security asset: FOI release

“1. The figure for the financial difference in the valuation of the main Lochaber smelter security asset held by the Scottish Government between 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial years (i.e. -£30m). 2. Any internal correspondence amongst those within the Strategic Commercial Assets Division, including any reports or submi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300385648
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

The Minister for Housing appearance on The Sunday Show on 05/11/23: FOI Review

Original request 202300383734 'The briefings and documents provided to the Minister for Housing in preparation for his appearance on The Sunday Show on 05/11/23. Please also include all notes and correspondence to and from the Minister relating to preparations'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300388177 Review of 202300383734
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence: FOI Review

Original request 202300381669 A range of information relating to the recent announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills of a Centre for Teaching Excellence, including: consideration of the policy, decisionmaking, engagement/consultation, costings and role: and for communications related to these (bo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.29 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300389692 Review of 202300381669
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding cancer strategy: FOI Review

Original Request 202300360122 All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2022 to present (1 June 2023) relating to the Scottish Government's next cancer strategy/plan.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300373742 Review of 202300360122
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers: FOI Review

Original request - 202300364187 Please provide me with all recorded information of correspondence - including but not limited to minutes of meetings, presentations and emails - between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers between 1 January 2019 and 30 june 2023 relating to the following A9 dualling sections: A9 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300377919 review of 202300364187
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Domestic Abuse Leavers Fund- Scottish Women’s Aid: FOI Review

Original request (202300372279) a list of all meetings held with Scottish Women’s Aid 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 t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI 202300377738 Review of 202300372279
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Lorna Slater IMA exemption correspondence 2022: EIR Review

Original request 202300358575 A copy of all correspondence received by the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity from her officials on the process and application for an Internal Market Act exemption between January 2022 and December 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
EIR/202300374935 Review of 202300358575
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Proposal for a safe consumption facility in Glasgow: FOI Review

Original request 202300373662 All correspondence between Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service since June 2022 relating to Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership's proposal for a safe consumption facility in the city.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300383795 Review of 202300373662
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300380852 Details of the meeting that took place between Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 9th June 2021. This should include an agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the DFM to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed during the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300385830 Review of 202300380852
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Education Scotland - Evaluation of curriculum design in Scotland: FOI release

I’m hoping you will be able to help me with copies of findings and data from Dounby Primary School (Orkney) which was compiled in 2023 as part of the thematic review: Evaluation of curriculum design in Scotland - A thematic report from His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202400420762
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

All meetings held between the Chief Executive and Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland and Ministers: FOI Review

Original request - 202400406133 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person, telephone or virtual between Maree Todd MSP, then Minister for Children and Young People, and the Chief Executive and Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland from 07 November 2017 to 01 July 2021. 2. All correspondence (including emails, lett...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202400410908 Review of 202400406133
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector