Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,907releases indexed
40,930attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,504partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,504 unclear 7,454 not held 3,290 released 1,598 already published 714 cost limit 636 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5222 s.20 4480 s.34(1) 3784 s.39(2) 3636 s.30 3037 s.17(1) 2979 s.25(1) 2556 s.10(4) 2087 s.11(2) 1636 s.29(1) 1248 s.2 1245 s.3 979

Timeline

2026-11 33 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 970 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 677 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 665 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) budget: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide, the a) modelling b) calculations c) briefing and d) any other supporting information that supported the Minister for Housing to say on Thursday, November 9, 2023 that "the £3.5 billion budget that we had set aside has effectively been cut in value by £700 million".

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings
Published
2024-02-21
Reference
FOI/202300389508
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Minister for Higher Education, Further Education, Youth Employment and Training trip to Germany: FOI release

Jamie Hepburn flew to Germany on 4 April 2022 and returned 6 April 2022: 1. On 4 April 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Germany did he fly to? 2. On 6 April 2022 from what airport in Germany did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-21
Reference
FOI/202300389506
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Information on Ferries and budget: FOI release

Where 180 million pounds has been spent on 2 ferries plus the 70 million original costs? On public record I want to see the invoices to the company making the ferries from the government and the politicians signatures? Who are the stakeholders in the ferry company? Are there any politicians/family members with share...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.4
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300389612
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Former First Minister trip to Denmark: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Denmark on 25 August 2022 and returned 27 August 2022: 1. On 25 August 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Denmark did she fly to? 2. On 27 August 2022, from what airport in Denmark did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300389479
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party trip to France: FOI release

Keith Brown flew to France on 30 June 2022 and returned 3 July 2022: 1. On 30 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in France Islands did he fly to? 2. On 3 July 2022, from what airport in France Islands did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300389515
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Former First Minister trip to Egypt: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Egypt on 5 November 2022 and returned 11 November 2022: 1. On 5 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Egypt did she fly to? 2. On 11 November 2022, from what airport in Egypt did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300389482
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Germany: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Germany on 25 September 2022 and returned 28 September 2022: 1. On 25 September 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Germany did he fly to? 2. On 28 September 2022, from what airport in Germany did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300389533
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release

I'd like to access the information requested in FOI 202200269272 (Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)) Due to the size of the files, I note that it wasn't possible to upload the documents to the FOI page so would be grateful if you could provide the information through an a...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202300339196
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Trans Inclusion Guidance: FOI release

All written communications, and dates and minutes/notes from meetings that mention Scottish Government guidance related to ensuring policy makers and service providers being able to collectively realise trans and women's rights. You also asked for any draft copies of this guidance, and any communication regarding the ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38 s.29 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300377504
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

School dashboards: FOI release

All the underlying data behind the primary and secondary school dashboards.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202200331116
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Belgium: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to Brussels on 6 June 2023 and returned 8 June 2023: 1. On 6 June 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Brussels did she fly to? 2. On 8 June 2023, from what airport in Brussels did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388532
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Norway: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to Norway on 20 August 2023 and returned 23 August 2023: 1. On 20 August 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Norway did she fly to? 2. On 23 August 2023, from what airport in Norway did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.23
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388533
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Portugal: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to Portugal on 27 February 2023 and returned 2 March 2023: 1. On 27 February 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Portugal did she fly to? 2. On 2 March 2023, from what airport in Portugal did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388535
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to UAE: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to UAE on 21 March 2022 and returned 26 March 2022: 1. On 21 March 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in UAE did he fly to? 2. On 26 March 2022, from what airport in UAE did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388557
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Ireland: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Ireland on 30 November 2022 and returned 1 December 2022: 1. On 30 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Ireland did he fly to? 2. On 1 December 2022, from what airport in Ireland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388562
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to UAE on dates specified: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to UAE on 31 October 2022 and returned 4 November 2022: 1. On 31 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in UAE did he fly to? 2. On 4 November 2022, from what airport in UAE did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388563
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Norway: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Norway on 9 June 2022 and returned 10 June 2022: 1. On 9 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Norway did he fly to? 2. On 10 June 2022, from what airport in Norway did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388565
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Referral to the independent advisers by First Minister: FOI release

Has the First Minister made any referrals to the independent advisers on the ministerial code since his appointment? If so, can you provide any details?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202400392691
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Belgium: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Belgium on 28 November 2022 and returned 1 December 2022: 1. On 28 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Belgium did he fly to? 2. On 1 December 2022 from what airport in Belgium did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300389501
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Small Business, Trade and Innovation trip to Norway: FOI release

Richard Lochhead flew to Norway on 9 May 2022 and returned 11 May 2022: 1. On 9 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Norway did he fly to? 2. On 11 May 2022, from what airport in Norway did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300389510
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister trip to Italy: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Italy on 20 June 2022 and returned 22 June 2022: 1. On 20 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Italy did she fly to? 2. On 22 June 2022, from what airport in Italy did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300389476
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to India: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to India on 3 December 2022 and returned 8 December 2022: 1. On 3 December 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in India did he fly to? 2. On 8 December 2022, from what airport in India did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300389503
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport