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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Nicola Sturgeon's meetings correspondence: 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 the following meetings: 1a) Nicola Sturgeon's meeting with COSL...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 109 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.41 s.28 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300338437
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contact between constitutional future division and Professor Nicola McEwan: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Nicola McEwen , 1st May 2021 ‐ date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
FOI/202300367638
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Contact between constitutional futures division and Professor Alan Renwick: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Alan Renwick, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
FOI/202300367628
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Meeting and correspondence with newly appointed CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank, Al Denholm: FOI release

Could you tell me if the First Minister has had any meetings with the newly appointed CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank, Al Denholm, since his appointment. Could you also provide copies of any briefing notes the First Minister received in advance of such a meeting. Could you also provide me with any written...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357675
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Follow-up to the day and respite services surveys undertaken by local authorities and health and social care partnerships: FOI release

In your request, you asked for information about the November 2022 follow-up to the day and respite services surveys undertaken by local authorities and health and social care partnerships, specifically: The text of the letter sent to HSCPs/local authorities from the Cab Sec for Health about the November 2022 follow-u...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357230
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and David Eiser: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and David Eiser (Fraser of Allander Institute), 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
FOI /202300367591
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon meetings with Crown Office: FOI release

Please can I request information relating to meetings, communication and correspondence between the former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (including her office, staff and officials) and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). This should include – but not be limited to – all information held about meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357074
Directorate
Topic

Minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group since April 18 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 request un...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300359957
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Aileen McHarg: FOI Release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Aileen McHarg , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3) A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
FOI/202300367625
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence received by Scottish Ministers about HPMAs: EIR release

I would like to ask for the correspondence received by Scottish Ministers about HPMAs (Highly Protected Marine Areas), specifically from fishermen, since the consultation was announced last year on 12 December. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-17
Reference
202300360044
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of the working group for Varroa control in Scotland meetings: EIR release

Provide the minutes of all [the working group for Varroa control in Scotland] meetings. 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 request under those Regulations. We are ap...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-17
Reference
202200328231
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Dr Elliot Bulmer: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Dr Elliot Bulmer, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All cor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-17
Reference
FoI/202300367588
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Nicola McEwen: FoI release

With respect to contact between Professor Nicola McEwen , 1st May 2021 ‐ date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All correspondence between the Constitu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-17
Reference
FoI/202300367638
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ash Regan communication on Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI release

All communications between Ms Ash Regan and the FM, the DFM, the staff of the FM such as the chief of staff, as well as the cabinet secretary for social justice regarding the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. All minutes of meetings between Ms Ash Regan and the FM, the DFM, the staff of the FM such as the chief of staff,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-16
Reference
202200327791
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to sewage in Scottish Water: EIR Release

You asked for: All correspondence between Scottish government officials/minister and Scottish water regarding the discharge of raw sewage into Scottish waters. All briefings regarding the discharge of raw sewage into Scottish waters. Correspondence between officials and ministers regarding the discharge of raw sewage ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-10-16
Reference
EIR/202300371099
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Conservatives Removal of Office and Recall Bill: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (briefing, letters, emails, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/ore otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers and/or Scottish Government MSPs regarding the Scottish Conservatives Removal of Office and Recall Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-16
Reference
202300361918
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Renewable Statistic: EIR release

An unredacted version of the information previously released in response to FOI 202300367955.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.29 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.38 s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-13
Reference
FOI/202300376316
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Renewable Statisic: EIR review

At FMQs on 22nd June 2023, the First Minister made a false statement about Scotland's share of the UK's renewables. Please provide all correspondence sent by the First Minister to the Presiding Officer and other MSPs notifying them of his false statement and proposed correction to the Official Report. Please also provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.20 s.39(2) s.29 s.38 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-13
Reference
FOI/202300376627 Review of 202300367955
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Complaints against Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity between 30th August 2021 to 8th June 2023: FOI release

Could you please provide the following information: All of the complains made against the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity between 30th August 2021 to 8th June 2023. To comply with Privacy Laws please ensure that these are anonymised.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300360770
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Most recent report and/or briefing on Broad Bay no-take zone: EIR release

I would like to ask for the most recent report and/or briefing on Broad Bay no-take zone. In particular I am looking to understand what records the Scottish Government currently has about the marine habitat in that location and how biodiversity has been effected since the no-take zone was introduced. As the informatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300363454
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documentation regarding ministerial briefing preferences: FOI release

The content of all documentation regarding Ministerial preferences detailing how current Scottish Government Ministers prefer their briefings, speeches and correspondence to be prepared and handled.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300360682
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Monthly headcount in the Constitutional Futures Division: FOI release

A breakdown of the monthly headcount in the Constitutional Futures Division for each month from July 2022 to June 2023. For each month, please also confirm how many staff were employed in the division at each pay grade level and also what the total wage cost of the division was for each month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-10
Reference
202300360672
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding A75 junctions: EIR release

All correspondence sent or received by the Scottish Government regarding the A75 junctions at: B794 (Haugh of Urr) junction, Main Street (Twynholm) Junction or the Cumstoun Junction. You clarified on 14 June 2023 that – Regarding Twynholm - please can this request be considered to cover both entrances from the A75 to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-05
Reference
202300360997
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Professor Andrew Cumbers: FOI Release

With respect to contact between Professor Andrew Cumbers , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes,notes, or briefings. (3) All correspondence between the Constitu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-05
Reference
FOI -202300367632
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector