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

Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government regarding Neil Gray's visit to Glasgow University to launch the GERS paper. 2. All internal correspondence within the Scottish Government about who would be launching the GERs paper. 3. All outside correspondence received by the Scottish Government ab...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-14
Reference
FOI/202300374532
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, 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

Baby Loss units: FOI release

I would like to request under the Freedom of information act any and all Scottish Government correspondence with NHS Lanarkshire concerning the Baby Loss/ Miscarriage units due to open soon. Including any correspondence from previous Minister for Women’s Health Maree Todd. I would also like details of any and all meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300370836
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, 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

Briefing to the Cabinet Secretary on Lancefield Quay: FOI release

Briefings to the Cabinet Secretary on Lancefield Quay, Glasgow from the Cladding Remediation Unit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
202300342231
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Forestry and the Scottish Government regarding the 2022-23 budget: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Scottish Forestry and the Scottish Government regarding the 2022-23 Scottish Government budget, limited to correspondence dates be...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 26 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200285844
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding resignation and appointment of Transport Minister: FOI release

1. All correspondence (emails, whatsapps, texts) regarding the resignation of Kevin Stewart as transport minister and the appointment of his replacement Fiona Hyslop received and sent by the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland between June 1 and August 1 2. Is the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland commissionin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300371786
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Celtic FC regarding their title and treble celebrations in Glasgow: FOI release

All correspondence between Celtic FC and the Scottish Government between April 1 2023 and the date of this FOI regarding their title and treble celebrations in Glasgow. All briefing notes and internal correspondence regarding Celtic FC and their title and treble celebrations in Glasgow between April 1 2023 and the date...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300366343
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Middlebrook around Lundin Links hotel and Kapital Residential: FOI release

Copies of the correspondence between the Scottish Government and Middlebrooks a.) regarding Lundin Links Hotel/Kapital Residential, b.) between 23 June 2022 and 5 September 2022 (inclusive) The valuation report of Lundin Links Hotel carried out by Chartered Surveyors DM Hall* * This was previously withheld in FOI/2022...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) 16 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200328820
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

RAAC Cross Sector Working Group meeting: FOI release

The agenda, minutes and supporting papers for the 14th August 2023 meeting of the Cross-Sector working group on RAAC.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300373770
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Advice Direct Scotland SLA in relation to the Fuel Insecurity Fund: FOI release

A copy of the service level agreement between the Scottish Government and Advice Direct Scotland in relation to the Fuel Insecurity Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300353163
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Garages to Homes plan: FOI release

Any information the Scottish Government has on record relating to a plan that the Scottish Borders Housing Association refers to as Garages to Homes. (The Scottish Government might call it by a different name.) Anything the SG has on record that is related to any consultation, idea or plan that relates even loosely to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200316489
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication with Crown regarding Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill 2022: FOI release

Information under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland bill 2022. Copies of all correspondence, sent and received, between the Scottish government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Qu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.38(1) s.41 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200325297
Directorate
Local Government and Housing 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

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

Tom Arthur's meeting with Leigh Sparks: 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: Tom Arthur’s meeting with Leigh Sparks ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300338434
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Regeneration Capital Grant Funding : FOI release

A copy of the Phase One application made by Renfrewshire Council for Regeneration Capital Grant Funding made in June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300340138
Directorate
Local Government and Housing 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

Invoice and a list of all visitors to Bute House for the first four months of 2021: FOI release

A copy of invoice TO 21-22-0053 as listed in FOI 202200316811 and a list of all visitors to Bute House for the first four months of 2021, broken down by month. Please also include purpose of visit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200323923
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding "How Are You" product: FOI release

All information that was shared and the discussions that were had regarding my product "How Are You".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300359954
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with representatives of the gambling industry: FOI release

How many meetings have Scottish Government Ministers and Officials had with representatives of the gambling industry since a) Humza Yousaf became First Minister b) 1 January 2023? The minutes of all those aforementioned meetings, including a full list of participants. All correspondence relating to those meetings, befo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300356395
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