Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 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 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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5,225 matching releases

Information relating to miscarriage of justice: FOI release

In each of the last six financial years (2018-2023 inclusive) how many cases sent to the Appeal Court have resulted in decisions of miscarriage of justice? Please break the figures down to show the types of crime that those concerned had been wrongfully convicted of. Of these, how many people in each year were released...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.13 s.38(1)
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
FOI/202300374449
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Green Party Independence - For People. For Planet paper: FOI release

Under FOI laws can you release all correspondence, and any information you have about the Scottish Green party's "Independence - For People. For Planet" paper launched on Monday 7 November 2022. Can you say if any Scottish Government official was involved in the production of this paper and if so what their involvemen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202200329247
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister Christmas cards: FOI release

Please provide me with a list of recipients for the First Minister's Christmas card.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202200332512
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Europe's offshore wind resources: FOI release

This request relates to a previous FOI response, reference: 202200325962 On page 5 of the correspondence attachment to the above referenced FOI response, an email sent on 30th September 2022 states that the below paragraph of text was provided to “another team: “The claim about 25% of Europe's offshore wind resources...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202200333683
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Supreme Court costs (accommodation/travel/subsistence): FOI release

In relation to the costs associated with the Lord Advocate’s referral to the Supreme Court (https://www.gov.scot/publications/independence-referendum-supreme-court-referral-legal-costs/) could you please provide a full breakdown of the travel and subsistence costs. For all accommodation costs, please confirm who the a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.39(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202200335464
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Exchange between SQA Chief Executive and Scottish Government: FOI release

I understand that on 14 May 2021 the Chief Executive of the SQA wrote to the Scottish Government regarding the proposals for the appeals system that would be put in place for 2021 N5, Higher and Advanced Higher results. This letter included discussion of a 'no detriment' approach and sought advice from the government. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 444 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202100243443
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications concerning the £400 teacher bonus payment: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications concerning the £400 teacher bonus payment. I would like this information from 15 September 2021 to 25 October 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 364 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202100251825
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Letter referenced by John Swinney in Stage 3 debate on UNCRC Bill: FOI release

Internal or external correspondence between 04/03/2021 and 04/06/2021 on the topic of the letter referenced by John Swinney MSP in the Official Report from the Stage 3 debate on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200280656
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Emails mentioning Mridul Wadhwa, CEO of Rape Crisis Edinburgh: FOI release

Emails from 1 April 2021 to the present, which mentioned Mridul Wadhwa, CEO of Rape Crisis Edinburgh from May last year, and/or rape crisis attitudes to trans issues, and/or discussed tensions within the organisation on these matters and differences of opinions between different geographic centres of the Rape Crisis mo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200297844
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independent Oversight and Assurance Group: FOI release

A copy of the second quarterly report by the Independent Oversight and Assurance Group on Tayside mental health services that was published on 10 June 2022. A copy of all reports, letters, emails and other documentation created in respect of the concerns regarding the accommodation at Strathmartine Centre including tho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202200335748
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes and reports of the Malnutrition Short Life Working Group: FOI release

All the minutes and reports of the Malnutrition Short Life Working Group (SLWG) to ascertain what is the current situation of malnutrition in Scotland and why it was not being monitored at all by the Scottish Government before now.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300337427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government issued bonds: FOI release

A record of meetings between credit ratings agencies and Scottish government officials since 2015. I'd like to know the date of the meeting; which Scottish government official(s) attended; the name of the credit agency in question and of the representatives at the meeting; and any minutes or other documents regarding t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 459 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.33(2) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202100183668
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dividends unclaimed for all Trust Deed and Sequestrations which are reclaimable by the creditor and as yet not reclaimed: FOI release

Details of dividends unclaimed for all Trust Deed and Sequestrations which are reclaimable by the creditor and as yet not reclaimed, to include in regard to this request; Name of the creditor Address of the creditor including postcode The creditor reference number Claim amount in the Insolvency (£) Consigned / unclaim...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300348768
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence on health boards annual operating plans (AOP): FOI release

Correspondence on each of the following health board’s annual operating plans for 23/24 between the Scottish government and the following health boards: a. Greater Glasgow and Clyde b. Lothian c. Highland

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300368918
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Anti-Poverty Summit - May 2023: FOI release

The official date that Scotland Secretary Alister Jack was sent an invitation to attend the Anti-Poverty Summit. Please also provide the correspondence that was sent to his office and the reply the Scottish Government received. If Jack wasn't the one who the invite was addressed to then please still include the date an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.27(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300354856
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary's visit to Berlin in December 2022: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared in advance of Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson’s visit to Berlin in December 2022, and all notes of meetings during the visit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300353788
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Appointment of members of the board of NatureScot: FOI release

In relation to the Nature Scot Board Member appointment round advertised from 10 May 2022 with a closing date for applications of 30 May 2022 the following: How many applications were received? How many people have been selected for interview? How many of the people selected for interview have experience of serving on...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202200304884
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Applications submitted for compensation for miscarriages of justice: FOI release

1. Since 2010, how many applications has the Scottish Justice Directorate received for compensation for miscarriages of justice? 2. Since 2010, how many applications have been successful? 3. Can I please have copies of all previous FoI responses related to compensation and miscarriages of justice -since 2010.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300368223
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Housing and Glasgow City Council: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence* between the Paul McLennan and his civil services, and representatives and councillors from Glasgow City Council between March 2023 when the minister took up his post and the present date (25 July 23). I am specifically looking for all correspondence between the minister and his departm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300368557
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Legal advice and correspondence relating to operation branchform: FOI release

1. The cost of any legal advice - either from the Scottish Government's legal directorate or from external advisers/counsel - in regards to Operation Branchform. 2. Any internal correspondence among senior civil servants, special advisers, and ministers (including any attachments or referenced briefings) on the topic o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300368382
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Historic injustice apology: FOI release

You asked for information relation to three apologies for historic injustice by the Scottish Government, namely those relating to historical adoption practices, criminalisation of same-sex male relations and persecution of women accused of witchcraft. The information you sought about each apology is: 1. All outputs of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.18(1) s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300368384
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications relating to Engagement of developing anti-racist infrastructure / Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group: FOI release

The following information: 1) FROM January 2021 and TILL June 2023, how many times did the then Minister for Equalities and Older People Christina McKelvie MSP meet BEMIS, CEMVO or CRER as strategic partners to the Scottish Government; what dates, who attended and for what purpose. 2) FROM November 2020 TILL June 202...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.29(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300367874
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

FM meetings: FOI Review

You requested a review stating the following: “I am writing to you to request an internal review of this decision. I do not believe the exemptions apply to all the information, particularly the briefing documents, and have been applied far too liberally. In any case, the public interest is in favour of disclosure.”

FOI already published 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.41 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300362913 review of 202300338437
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

King's Theatre National Lottery Heritage Fund award: FoI release

In January 2023 the National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded £1.7m to the King’s Theatre Edinburgh. In March 2023 Scottish Government gave £9.8m to the King’s Theatre Edinburgh (subsidy SC10882). Kindly provide: 1. the business case for the funding and 2. all documents which explain why this wasn’t referred to the Subsid...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300367965
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Humza Yousaf engagement with Martin Compston: FOI release

Please provide the content of all communication between Humza Yousaf and/or his officials as health or justice secretary and Martin Compston during 2021 that mentions Emily Hampshire and/or the filming of The Rig television programme. This should include email, text, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Messenger or other elect...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.38(1)
Published
2023-10-31
Reference
202300349208
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector