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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Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill - Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP): FOI release

You requested details on the activities of the Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) for a proposed Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill (LDAN Bill), including: if the panel been confirmed yet; what the make-up of the panel is (geographical spread, breakdown between learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD and ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1)
Published
2023-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300364497
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn: EIR release

All documents including submissions memos notes and correspondence, provided to Scottish Government Ministers, including the Minister for Transport, The Cabinet Secretary for Finance, and the First Minister, relating to the procedures and processes regarding the proposed dualling of the section of the A96 between Smith...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300356405
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Internal communication in relation to Operation Branchform: FOI release

All internal communication in relation to Operation Branchform. This should include but not be limited to all face-to-face meetings, emails, documents, instant messages, letters, call logs, etc. Please state who in government the communication was with - for example, any face-to-face meetings include list of all in att...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.35(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300353106
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence concerning Operation Branchform: FOI release

Please provide me with any correspondence concerning Operation Branchform.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.35(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300351077
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Timeframe required for an independent Scotland to re-join the EU: FOI Appeal

Following the Scottish Information Commissioner’s Decision 065/2023 please find attached the information in relation to your request for: “(a) any reference to concluding that the Public Interest test or indeed the section 29(1)(a) exemption should be applied when responding to a previous request (202100203619) and (b)...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 440 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100234945 - Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

New Qualifications Body delivery board: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence in 2023 to date between Mike Baxter, chair of the New Qualifications Body delivery board, and Clare Hicks, director of education reform at the Scottish Government, in which there has been discussion of the timetable for the process towards establishing a new qualifications body.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 14 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-09
Reference
FOI/202300367438
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication between Deputy First Minister and Lady Poole regarding Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting / call with Lady Poole about the Covid-19 Inquiry on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.scot/publica...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-08
Reference
FOI/202300338348
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Networking Equipment: FOI release

Networking equipment. See questions and answers below.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.30 s.2F s.3E
Published
2023-08-07
Reference
FOI/202300363277
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual Risk Orders: FOI release

Copies of all information provided from 1 October 2022 onwards to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, and the First Minister on the availability and operation of: Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.8E 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-07
Reference
FOI/202300351739
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Director-General of Economy and Constitutional Futures Division: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government's Director-General Economy, Gregor Irwin, and civil servants working for the Constitutional Futures Division, 1st March 2023 - date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-03
Reference
FOI/202300359025
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) - Risk Registers: EIR release

Any risk register that the Scottish Government has produced relating to its Deposit Return Scheme. If such a register is held, please provide each register as it stood on the following dates.: 14 May 2020, 1 December 2021, 1 January 2022, 1 June 2022, 1 February 2023, 1 March 2023, 1 April 2023, 1 May 2023 and the pres...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-02
Reference
FOI/202300360738
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity visit to Isle of Rum: FOI Release

Briefing notes supplied to Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, for her recent trip to the Isle of Rum in May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-02
Reference
FOI/202300360940
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Super Sponsorship Scheme for Displaced Ukrainians: FOI release

You asked for a number of questions to be answered under FOISA in regards to the Scottish Super-Sponsorship Scheme for displaced Ukrainians.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-02
Reference
FOI/202300340547
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

Operation Branchform - communications: FOI release

Any correspondence, briefing notes, memos and attachments relating to the arrest of former FM Nicola Sturgeon on 11 June.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-01
Reference
FOI/202300361710
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications relating to the arrest of Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: FOI release

All internal correspondence/communication regarding the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon. This should include (but not be limited to) emails, documents, WhatsApp messages, letters and call logs. All external correspondence/communication regarding the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon. This should include (but not be limited to) email...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-01
Reference
FOI/202300361223
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

RESAS funding settlement 2023/24: EIR release

Correspondence between RESAS and senior officers of the James Hutton Institute, BioSS and Centres of Expertise, regarding cuts to 2023/24 funding (including the Strategic Research Programme, Underpinning Capacity and Centres of Expertise), from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-01
Reference
FOI/202300364133
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Trust Deeds granted including and excluding property: FOI release

The number of trust deeds granted between 01/04/23 and 30/06/23? How many of those included a property and how many excluded a property?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence s.27(1)
Published
2023-07-31
Reference
FOI/202300367540
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

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

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? FROM November 2020 TILL June 2023, how many times did the then Mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.6 2 attachments
Published
2023-07-25
Reference
FOI/202300364244
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communication between Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Martin Compston: FOI Review

Original request - 202300353506 All communication between Humza Yousaf and/or his officials as health or justice secretary and Martin Compston during 2021. This should include email, text, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Messenger or other electronic communications, as well as any handwritten notes or minutes of verbal co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-07-20
Reference
FOI/202300362271 Review of 202300353506
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meta data request for FOI: 202100233415: FOI release

“Any correspondence, including any attachments to correspondence, concerning the handling of FOI request reference: 202100233415 where a special adviser, minister, or ministerial private office was cc-ed or bcc-ed in on the correspondence.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-07-19
Reference
FOI/202300363591
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

MSP Keith Brown's meeting with Police Scotland: FOI release

The minutes from a meeting between Keith Brown (then Justice Secretary), the Chief Constable Iain Livingstone and Deputy Chief Constable Graham on February 9, 2023. Please provide all minutes and details of the meeting recorded by the Scottish Government. Please also provide a list of all those present at the meeting, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-07-19
Reference
FOI/202300353229
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme eligibility - Tax Havens and Shooting Estates: EIR release

Scottish Forestry award forestry grants to be paid to organisations in relation to tree planting. If land in Scotland (that is physically suitable for tree planting and/or natural regeneration) is owned by individuals or entities registered in tax havens, can this affect eligibility for forestry grants? Although the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-07-19
Reference
FOI/202300363353
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Termination payments to Senior Civil Servants: FOI release

The monetary value of any pay offs, termination payments, exit payments or any payments which could be referred to as a “golden goodbye” paid to senior civil servants employed by the Scottish Government who have left their employment over the last 12 months. I would like this information broken down by each employee wh...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.1 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2
Published
2023-07-19
Reference
FOI/202300362544
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Fund (ScotZEB): EIR release

In relation to the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Scheme Phase 1 (ScotZEB) you asked for - how many applications did Transport Scotland receive; how many applications did Transport Scotland reject for funding?; which bids did Transport Scotland reject for funding?; which bids did Transport Scotland reject for funding and w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)
Published
2023-07-18
Reference
FOI/202300363831
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport