Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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8,387 matching releases

XL Bully compensation claims: EIR release

I would like to know how many owners of XL Bully dogs who decided to have the pets euthanised following the introduction of the Scottish ban on the breed, have claimed compensation. Can you provide a breakdown of the following: The number of individual claims The total cost of the claims How many have been paid to da...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
EIR/202400426209
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Content of all drafts of the "Drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2023" report: FOI release

All communications between the SG and the National Records of Scotland, both ways, on the content of all drafts of the "Drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2023" report, as well as all communications on the content of all drafts of the the press release here: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/news/2024/drug-misuse-deaths-in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400427765
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish independence discussions with the UK Government: FOI release

Details of any discussions between the Scottish Government and the new UK Government regarding Scottish independence, the possibility of a referendum or further devolution. Has the Scottish Government been in contact with the UK Government regarding any of the issues above? If so, can I please see the e-mails, letters...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426995
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Covid loan payments owed by Scottish football clubs: FOI release

Most updated information on covid loans payments and amounts still to pay by Scottish football clubs. The most updated only covers up to August 2023. Can you also include any information on clubs who have failed to meet any of the strict criteria under which the loans were given, such as those on delivery of quarterly...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.33(1)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426729
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Pavements and crossings on the A78: EIR release

How much money is being spent on the wasteful roadworks on A78? Pavements and crossings in the middle of nowhere seems ludicrous to me. Can I ask who made this decision? Our roads are in an atrocious state would be a much better idea to repair them.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
EIR/202400430088
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Housing emergency action plan meeting: FOI release

You noted that, in June 2024, a coalition of housing organisations wrote to the First Minister requesting a meeting to discuss the housing emergency and an action plan developed by those organisations. Regarding this, you requested all of the recorded information held by the Scottish Government which relates to the req...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426423
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Costs for the First Minister to visit Germany for the European Football Championships: FOI release

The total cost including flights and personal expenses for Mr. Swinney and his accompanying staff for the visit they made to Germany for the European Football Championships.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.39(1)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426320
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Positive and negative impact of international relations with a feminist lens: FOI release

Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, excluding internal, all analysis and briefing notes, and minutes from meetings, about international relations with a feminist lens, specifically about the positive impact of this policy and the negative impact of it, and how it would be i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426808
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Deputy Prime Minister regarding the Winter Fuel Payment: FOI release

All meeting agendas, notes and information referencing the Winter Fuel Payment from the meeting held between First Minister John Swinney and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on 15 August 2024 in Edinburgh.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 s.28 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426988
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Solana Seeds UK intended export of seed potatoes to Russia: EIR release

1. In the period February 2022 to July 2022 all information held in respect of the requests and applications made by Solana from 27 February 2022 which pertain in any way to Solana’s intended export of seed potatoes to Russia. 2. All and any information between SASA and any other parts of the Scottish Government perta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
EIR/202400428229
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Decision to instruct councils to redirect nature restoration funding for pay deals: FOI release

All correspondence from Scottish Ministers that relate to the decision to instruct council to redirect nature restoration funding for pay deals.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400428993
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Allegations and offences investigated under The Fisheries Act 2020: EIR release

My Freedom of Information Act request concerns the following legislation: The Fisheries Act 2020, Schedule 3; The Sea Fishing (EU Recording and Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2010, implementing Council Regulations 1966/2006, 1006/2008, and 1224/2009 and Commission Regulations 1077/2008 and 201/2010, s.5; The...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.19 s.10 s.5 s.1 s.4 s.6 s.4A s.9 s.21 s.7 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400424216
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rural payments made to the Lost Forest Project: EIR release

A breakdown of any rural payments or commitments including Forestry Grants made to the Lost Forest project in the last five years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400426620
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rural payments made to the Far Ralia Project: EIR release

A breakdown of any rural payments or commitments including Forestry Grants made to the Far Ralia project in the last two years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400426582
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A77 road closures with diversions: EIR release

How many time A77 trunk road has been closed because of a) road repairs broken down by year since 2020 with an active diversions b) a road traffic accident broken down by year since 2020 with diversion routes Under a freedom of information request in addition what is the criteria that a route is deemed suitable repl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400426257
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Hill of Fare Wind Farm application (ECU00004592): EIR release

The following information, in relation to the Hill of Fare Wind Farm application (ECU00004592): 1. How many representations have been received by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) by 2 August 2024? 2. Of these, how many representations have been received from members of the public and community organisations? 3. Of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400425006
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

XL bully compensation: EIR release

How many owners of XL bullys applied for the £100 to cover the cost of euthanasia/veterinary fees? How many owners of XL bullys applied for the £100 compensation for the loss of the animal?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400425331
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings with Dr Lyndsey Moon: FOI Review

Original request - 202400421460 Please confirm all meetings from 2021 - 2024 the Scottish Government has had with Dr Lyndsey Moon, on which dates they happened, who was involved, what was discussed, who initiated each meeting, and provide any emails, documents and reports relating to these meetings being planned, unde...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-26
Reference
FOI/202400424131 review of 202400421460
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

J.K. Rowling's criticism of the Scottish Government: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence, relating to J.K. Rowling's criticism of the Scottish Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 103 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-26
Reference
FOI/202400424984
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Education Scotland communication with Local Authority Glow contacts regarding the expiration of the A1 Plus licence: FOI release

In relation to the impending loss of the A1 Plus Microsoft licence, I have been advised that Education Scotland staff have been investigating the likely consequences and possible solutions. I have been told that the service management team for Glow regularly engages with a group of Glow 'key contacts'. I would like to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.1 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400422725
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

ClimateXChange report regarding green hydrogen production and international competitiveness: EIR release

In January 2024, ClimateXChange published a report - Green hydrogen production and international competitiveness - which was commissioned at the request of the Scottish Government. It can be found here: https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/green-hydrogen-production-and-international-competitiveness/ Please provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
EIR/202400423111
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Infected blood scandal documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, excluding emails, so just analysis, minutes and notes from meetings, briefing notes and policy documents, about the infected blood scandal, which mentions the UK Government, between May 1 2024 and June 1 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400423596
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and BBC Question Time producers: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400422148 “I'd like to request a review for the above FOI, specifically the second question: Could you supply all correspondence between the Scottish Government and BBC Question Time producers, including complaints and internal correspondence, from the last six months? -If too much, reduce the time...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400428258 Review of 202400422148
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Schedule for the pathway on the A77 between the Holmston Roundabout and Whitletts: EIR release

Can you confirm if the pathway on the A77 between the Holmston Roundabout and Whitletts is subject to the same schedule? I would like evidence of this for comparison purposes before I pursue the matter with the H & Safety Executive.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400426136
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport