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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Correspondence between Marine Directorate and NatureScot regarding wrasse fishing within Special Areas of Conservation: EIR release

Correspondence between Marine Directorate and NatureScot from 1st July 2024 to 13 January 2025 relating to Appropriate Assessments under the Habitats Regulations in connection with wrasse fishing within Special Areas of Conservation.

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-18
Reference
EIR/202500447750
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Seismic Array zone renewable development correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Ministry of Defence about renewable developments including solar and wind farms within the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array zone over the past three years (since 2020) including any conversations about the MoD’s noise calculating budget for the area. 2. Any corres...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400435349
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) Scotland Bill production: FOI release

1. How many civil servants are currently working on the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill? Please provide this figure for each month since work on the bill began. Please also provide the salary band for each civil servant. 2. What is the total spend on civil servants relating to work on the ...

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-11-11
Reference
FOI/202400436025
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Costs for the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Independent Review: FOI release

1: The total cost and breakdowns of costs of the undertaking of the NHSGGC QEUH Drs Fraser and Montgomery review published June 2020. 2: The cost paid to the co-authors/co-chairs of the review.

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-11
Reference
FOI/202400429105
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting between the First Minister and the Chinese Ambassador to the UK: FOI release

All briefing papers prepared for the First Minister's meeting with the Ambassador. All communications (emails, letters etc.) regarding the organisation of the meeting and after the meeting. Any notes, minutes or action points taken following the meeting. Any further information that definitively shows that the First Mi...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400427051
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Passenger services on the Alloa-Dunfermline rail line: EIR release

Studies, reports and internal planning documents held by the Scottish Government, relating to the possible restoration of passenger services on the Alloa-Dunfermline rail line - date range from 2010-2024.

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
EIR/202400417712
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Pro-Palestine marches in Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal, all documentation held, including analysis and minutes from meeting and briefings, about pro-Palestine marches in Scotland, from the last six months. 2. How many Scottish Government Ministers, including past ones, have attended pro...

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.28 s.32(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400419294
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Freedom of Information guidance, monitoring the social media profiles of journalists and sex offender name changing: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full internal guidance/guidebook for dealing with FOIs which the Scottish Government abide by, including whether Special Advisers are given first look at them, and what details they are provided with? 2. Could you supply details about whether the Scottish Government monitor the social media pro...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400408156
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meetings: EIR release

a) a copy of all briefings for the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity in relation to meetings with MSPs on the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill. b) a copy of all meeting notes of meetings between the above Minister and MSPs regarding the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-14
Reference
FOI/202300376042
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Progressive Stroke Pathway remit and purpose: FOI release

The remit that was provided to Professor Dennis to commission the report “Progressive Stroke Pathway”. Copies of all correspondence and emails relating to the construction of that remit. Any document(s) that explain why you requested the report and its intended purpose. Any documents (including emails) that refer to re...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-31
Reference
202200325717
Directorate
Topic

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

Inspection records for Kingsway, Dundee and surrounding area from Oct 2020-Feb 2023: EIR release

Inspection records for Kingsway, Dundee and the immediate surrounding area from 01.10.20 to present since we have recently received notification of a personal injury claim arising from hole caused by a missing grate/chamber cover within the cycle path at the above location. Street inspection records to include driven s...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.81 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300345039
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence concerning the licensing of grouse shooting: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland concerning the licensing of grouse shooting between 1st January 2021 and 24th February 2023; copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and NatureScot concerning the licensing of grouse shooting between 1st January 2021 a...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300345010
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recruitment process of Director-General Net Zero: FOI release

The number of applicants who applied to the Scottish Government for the role of Director-General Net Zero, who was appointed in January 2023 The number of applicants interviewed by the Scottish Government for the role of Director General Net Zero Any delays that occurred during the recruitment process for the role of D...

FOI withheld 55 score 0 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
202300339510
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of complaints made against Scottish Ministers: FOI release

1) Number of complaints within a complaints policy made about Scottish Government ministers in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 thus far. 2) If any, can you please down break these complaints by (i) who the complaint was made against, (ii) the reason for the complaint, (iii) the date the complaint was lodged, and (iv) who l...

FOI withheld 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.35(1) s.38(1) s.36(2) s.35(2) s.34(1)
Published
2023-10-25
Reference
202200327187
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding Static Gear (Creels): EIR Release

A. Copies of all information held by the Marine Directorate/Marine Scotland in relation to reports of Static Gear (Creels) lost in the period 25/05/2023 to 13/07/2023. B. Copies of all the information held by the Marine Directorate/Marine Scotland in relation to reports of Static Gear (Creels) being towed through in th...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(1) s.10(5) s.3 s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
EIR-202300367084
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Scottish Government employees: FOI release

Between January 1, 2016 to date: 1) The number of Scottish Government staff who have been disciplined for drug-related incidents. 1a) The number of Scottish Government staff terminated for drug-related incidents. 2) The number of Scottish Government staff who have been disciplined for harassment-related incidents. 2a) ...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.1A s.2 s.2A s.3 s.3A s.4 s.4A s.5 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100240659
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 related consultancy: FOI release

In relation to this request, and concerning the following two pieces of work referred to in the request: 1) Covid-19 consultancy for health finance 2) Consultant input on current, and potential future, issues affecting adult care home provision as a consequence of Covid-19 For each of the above pieces of work, please c...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100228461
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish Child Payment: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government, its officials, and its agencies and the UK Government and its agencies which relate to delivering the 6-16-year old data required by the Scottish Government to roll out the Scottish Child Payment since September 2020 Details, and a copy of the note of, all ...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222805
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence involving First Minister regarding place of worship: FOI release

1. Correspondence sent or received by Ms Sturgeon or her private office in relation to Covid-19 restrictions on public worship. 2. Briefing notes given to Ms Sturgeon for her statement on 04/01/2020 in relation to new Covid-19 restrictions. Following your initial request, in your email of 19 January 2021 you confirmed ...

FOI withheld 80 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100135656
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Scottish Wholesale Food and Drink Resilience Fund: FOI release

The following information relating to the Scottish Wholesale Food and Drink Resilience Fund (the "Fund"): 1) Copies of the applicant eligibility and application scoring criteria, and all guidance and other documentation referred to and applied by the decision maker(s) when assessing and determining (i) the eligibility ...

FOI withheld 80 score 15 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100173715
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

The existing approved A78 pedestrian crossing plan: EIR release

"Drawings of the new crossing design and the former crossing design for the westwards location" at Ravenscraig on the A78.

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000087538
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Relative cost-effectiveness of Sea Lice Treatments for farmed salmon production: EIR release

The Scottish Government commission the following study: "Understanding the Relative Cost-effectiveness of Sea-lice Treatments for Farmed Salmon Production" https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353735 This study was completed by SRUC and finished on 31/03/20 https://pure.sruc.ac....

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-04
Reference
FOI/202000042854
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Employed NHS Board doctors suspended from work on full pay: FOI release

a.) How many Doctors employed by NHS Boards within Scotland are currently suspended from work on full pay for more than one month? Of these, ai.) How many of these Doctors have been suspended from work on full pay for more than 3 years? aii.) How many of these Doctors are suspended from work on full pay without any ...

FOI withheld 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-07-28
Reference
FOI/202000047187
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector