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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Press officers and special advisors: FOI release

1. How many press officers and special advisers are currently (date of this FOI) employed by the Scottish Government? Breakdown of both categories. 2. How many of both categories were employed in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021? 3. How many special advisers does Nicola Sturgeon have? How many does each minister have? How much a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.6 s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2022-11-17
Reference
FOI/202200325260
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Electricity demand in the event of the power stations at Torness and Peterhead being decommissioned: EIR release

Please provide any Scottish Government discussion/analysis on how Scotland would meet electricity demand in the event of the power stations at Torness and Peterhead being decommissioned.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(4)E 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-15
Reference
FOI/202200322629
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Hulls 801 and 802 - procurement process, reviews undertaken: EIR release

1) Any internal review, lessons learned report, or other reflective document which centered on the lessons to be learned from the procurement of hulls 801 and 802. 2) A record of the procurement process followed, and any 'best practice' internal guidance for those involved in procurement decisions of this nature.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 159 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-15
Reference
FOI/202200290957
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

S30 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019: EIR release

Information regarding Section 30 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, in particular: 1. Any mechanisms in place to monitor compliance by Planning Authorities with Section 30 of the Act; 2. Any guidance released by the Scottish Government to assist Planning Authorities in complying with Section 30 of the Act, and; 3. An...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-11-15
Reference
FOI/202200324179
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications regarding Mermaids charity since May 2021: FOI release

Information about any Scottish Government communications with or about the charity Mermaids since 1 May 2021. Please details of any meetings, including any dates, agendas and minutes, and any records created in that period relating to past, present or possible future funding.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-14
Reference
FOI/202200323251
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Investment activity at Lochaber from 01/01/2022 to date: FOI Review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200307645: 1) Any internal or external correspondence between the Scottish Government and LibertySteel or the GFG Alliance on the topic of the company's "investment activity"...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-14
Reference
FOI/202200312306 Review of 202200307645
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social media management contract details: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Government's social media management and monitoring tool supplier. Information requested: 1. Who is your social media management and monitoring tool supplier? 2. Start date & duration of framework/contract with supplier. 3. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.3
Published
2022-11-10
Reference
FOI/202200322392
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Mayor of Greater Manchester and local authority: FOI release

Copies of all emails, letters, text and any other communication between the Scottish Government (including the First Minister, her office and all government officials) and Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, his team and that local authority. The time frame would be from the first such communication in 2022 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-11-03
Reference
FOI/202200317066
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP’s MS Victoria visit: FOI release

"All ministerial and official correspondence on Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP’s planned visit to MS Victoria on 17th August 2022."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-03
Reference
FOI/202200316104
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

M74 Southbound Lane Closures: EIR release

"A list of dates and times of lane closures on the M74 between Junction 1 and Junction 7 on the M74 Southbound between 1st August 2021 and 31st May 2022."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-02
Reference
FOI/202200317592
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Primary One Literacy Assessment & Action Resource (POLAAR) tool correspondence: FOI release

Copies of meeting minutes/action logs/emails regarding the need for the POLAAR tool and what criteria were used to select the individual/organisation to complete the work.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-02
Reference
FOI/202200315426
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Combined Sewer Overflows across the Scottish sewer network since July 2021: EIR release

"Please provide any data and/or information related to Combined Sewer Overflows across the Scottish sewer network since July 2021."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-11-02
Reference
FOI/202200316041
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Covid-19 public inquiry: FOI release

Any guidance issued by the Scottish Government from the health, Scottish Exchequer, education and justice, economy, or local government directorates to local councils, NHS boards, or other public bodies on the topic of the Covid-19 public inquiry.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-02
Reference
FOI/202200321976
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Redacted documents released under 202200298479: FOI release

Please supply all documents contained in FOI/202200298479 unredacted on the basis that the claimed FOISA exemptions do not apply and the public interest favours disclosure.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 7 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200322230
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Outcomes report and updated NPV analysis: FOI release

1) The outcomes report and updated NPV analysis received by the Scottish Government from Deloitte, referenced in the disclosure in FOI 202200312444. 2) Any internal and external correspondence, including any attachments, on the topic of these reports/analysis

FOI partially withheld 85 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200318538
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to auditor of Dalzell Steelworks and Lochaber Smelter: FOI release

Any information held by the Scottish Government, including internal and external correspondence, on the decision of the auditors of Dalzell steelworks and the Lochaber smelter (Alvance British Aluminium) to resign. The time period for this FOI request should be from 1 July 2022 to date.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200321971
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government Nordic office: FOI release

1. How much is the Scottish government spending on staffing the Nordic Office? 2. What salary is the head of the Nordic Office making? 3. List of official meetings held by Scot Gov Nordic Office staff and outside bodies/businesses since it opened?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200321776
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Delayed payments to agriculture and farming payments: EIR release

The number of delayed payments from the latest round of agriculture and farming payments paid out from 18 September 2022. Payments from any these schemes or others can be included: Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) The Young Farmer Payment (YFP) Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) Scottish Upland Sheep Support Schem...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-10-27
Reference
FOI/202200327135
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A77-Four way traffic lights system update: EIR release

Urgent access to the most recent plans for the proposed changes and timescales for the road traffic system on the A77 next to the Cortin Road and Maybole Rd Junctions.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-27
Reference
FOI/202200322412
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy's current multi functional devices and printing/scanning services contract: FOI release

I would like to make a request for the following information relating to the authority's current Multi-Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contract(s): 1.What services are included in the contract(s)? (e.g. printing vs scanning etc) 2.Which supplier is delivering them? (If in-house, please confirm or if...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.15 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30
Published
2022-10-26
Reference
FOI/202200315054
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rural payments in 2021/2022: EIR release

Any delayed payment’s recorded from each of these schemes: Basic Payment Scheme The Young Farmer Payment Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme The total number of payments issued from each of these schemes: Basic Payment Scheme The Young Farmer Payment Scottish Suckler Beef Suppor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-10-25
Reference
FOI/202200315869
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Visit of Michelle O'Neill to Bute House and meeting with First Minister: FOI release

On May 20 this year, Michelle O'Neill MLA visited the First Minister at Bute House. https://www.gov.scot/news/first-minister-meets-michelle-oneill-mla/ Please supply all items of information generated by the First Minister, her officials and special advisers in relation to the arranging of this meeting, its conduct and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-19
Reference
FOI/202200312323
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Health Board operation of Workforce Policies: FOI Review

Thank you for your review request dated 15 September 2022 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). You have requested a review of point 3 of your original request (ref 202200316244) which is as follows: When was the last meeting held between the Cabinet Secretary and appropriate representation from...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200320792 Review of 202200316244
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector