Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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21,864 matching releases

WAVE Trust 70/30 campaign: FOI release

1. Can you confirm when the Scottish Government gave its formal backing to the commission of inquiry into the delivery of 70/30? 2. What discussions or engagements has the Scottish Government had with WAVE Trust regarding the commission of inquiry into the delivery of 70/30 and wherever it would be possible to disclos...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-03-11
Reference
FOI/202400403349
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

West Coast Tracking Project: EIR release

1. Copies of any ongoing or ‘live’ contracts or agreements as between any of Fisheries Management Scotland, Atlantic Salmon Trust, Salmon Scotland and/or Marine Scotland / Marine Scotland Science, in relation to the West Coast Tracking Project. 2. Details of any current or expected funding for the West Coast Tracking ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-11
Reference
FOI/202400446455
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Conditions of grant funding for Stonewall: FOI release

All information held on the conditions of grant funding for Stonewall from the Scottish Government in 2024-25 and, if funding is continuing into that year, 2025-26, together with the most recent agreed figure for the amount of grant for each of these years.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500450855
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Police Pension Remedy Statement information: FOI release

1) As of 10.02.25 how many former police officers have been issued with their Remedy Statements? 2) As of 10.02.25 how many Remedy Statements are still to be issued to these officers? 3) In respect of officers from Q2, how many do you expect to issue by 31.03.25, and how many are expected to be delayed? 4) Have any ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500452205
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Independent schools and Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme: FOI release

1. A list of all independent schools that have withdrawn from Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme (STPS) to the present date or date when FOI is actioned. 2. A list of any new independent schools who have intentions to withdraw from the STPS to the present date or date when FOI actioned. 3. A list of all those indepen...

FOI released 100 score 6 working days correspondence s.3 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500452520
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation referring to former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internally), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, which is from/to or mentions Michael Matheson, in the last month. As this was received on the 27/01/25, the date range for this FOI is 27/12/24 to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500449851
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Freedom of Information requests regarding Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care's trip to Hampden Park: FOI release

All internal correspondence surrounding the release of FOI requests regarding notes written for Neil Gray's trip to watch Aberdeen play Rangers in the League Cup final on December 17.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500449854
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation relating to early prisoner release scheme; Solicitors Bar Association correspondence and information on reimbursement of remuneration to a former Sheriff: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about the prisoner early release scheme, including correspondence sent to and from the government, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, from the last month (Dec 19 to Jan 19)? 2. Is the Scottish Government seeking...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500449152
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Flu vaccination documentation with Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS): FOI release

All notes/minutes from meetings and correspondence and briefings for meetings held by Jenni Minto and/or the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer with Community Pharmacy Scotland, from the last six months about flu jabs.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500449853
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information on the proposal and provision of late stage abortion: FOI release

1) Please provide the following, in relation to Dr John Reynolds-Wright Minutes of any meetings between Scottish Government ministers and officials with Dr Reynolds-Wright Correspondence by email or letter between Scottish Government ministers and officials and Dr Reynolds-Wright 2) Please provide, in relation to the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500449935
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (Pavement Parking Prohibition) (Footway and Associated Carriageway Characteristics) Directions 2022: FOI release

A copy of The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (Pavement Parking Prohibition) (Footway and Associated Carriageway Characteristics) Directions 2022, and any other subsequent ministerial directions on that topic.

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500452988
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Various information pertaining to Scotland's salmon farming industry: EIR release

1. For the years 2019-2024, please provide: - The official Marine Scotland figures for the total economic value (GVA) of the Scottish salmon farming industry - The total direct employment figures (FTE) in salmon farming, broken down by region if available - The total production value of farmed salmon at farm gate pric...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.1 s.9
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
EIR/202500450919
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland spend on corporate functions: FOI release

1. The data your organisation provided to the Scottish Government for total spending on corporate functions in 2022-23, broken down by the total cost of running HR, finance, commercial, communications, digital & data and estate. 2. Updated data on your organisation’s total spending on corporate functions in 2023-24, b...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500449967
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Balhyme Woodland creation scheme information: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could send me all of the information held by Scottish Forestry which relates to the Balhyme Woodland creation scheme, including but not limited to: 1. Copies of all correspondence regarding the scheme; 2. Copies of any reports, surveys or other documents relating to the scheme; and 3. Copi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
EIR/202500450042
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Alcohol ban at Scottish football grounds: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about the booze ban at football, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500452333
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Assignment details of Scottish Government collaborative Framework for the provision of Interpreting, Translation and Transcription Services: FOI release

Details on the percentage or number of bookings where a linguist has been assigned to an assignment located more than 45 miles from the assignment's location. Additionally, we would appreciate it if you could specify the languages involved in these assignments.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500451999
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government funding for Scottish Autism and Women 50:50: FOI release

Information on how much funding has been allocated from the Scottish Government to the following Organisations, since the fiscal year 2021-22, with a breakdown by fiscal year. Scottish Autism Women 50:50

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500450490
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information on Third Sector Funding given to various organisations: FOI release

How much funding has been allocated from the Scottish Government to the following Organisations, since the fiscal year 2021-22, with a breakdown by fiscal year. Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland Equality and Human Rights Commission Disability Equality Scotland Glasgow Disability Alliance Enable National Autis...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500450488
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Third Sector Funding provided to various organisations: FOI release

How much funding has been allocated from the Scottish Government to the following Organisations, since the fiscal year 2021-22, with a breakdown by fiscal year. Equalities and Human Rights Budget Advisory Group Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland Samaritans Scotland The Canmore Trust Scottish Action for Mental Health Scot...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500450486
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Green Jobs Fund information: EIR release

Details of all the firms that have received funding from the Scottish Government's £100m Green Jobs Fund to date. This should include the name of the company that received the money, the amount each company received and a brief description of what they were given the money for. This should include any money given out b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
EIR/202500449977
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Trunk roads drainage network at Bush, St Cyrus: EIR review

Original request: 202500447775 You asked for information pertaining to the roads and drainage network at Bush, St Cyrus, DD10 0DH (56.7842471, -2.3901435) and the surrounding area within a radius of 500m: Design and construction of the ‘new’ A92 which serves to bypass Bush. Including road design and construction plan...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
EIR/202500450569 Review of 202500447775
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meeting between First Minister and advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

In terms of the First Minister’s lunch meeting on 13 January 2025: Please supply all items of information in all briefings prepared for the First Minister and other participants in the lunch meeting held at Bute House on 13 January 2025 between the First Minister and his three advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500453128
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Parliamentary question costs: FOI release

How much does it cost in 2024-25 for Scottish Government officials to respond to one parliamentary question? How much did it cost in 2023-24 for Scottish Government officials to respond to one parliamentary question?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500452185
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Land and Nature Apprenticeships correspondence: EIR Review

Original request: 202400445710 1. “Notes of the Meeting between the Minister for Climate Action and the Minister for Further and Higher Education and Veterans on 11 December 2024.” 2. “All briefings given to Scottish Ministers on Land and Nature Apprenticeships since the election of John Swinney as First Minister.” ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
EIR/202500450037 Review of 202400445710
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Environment and climate change, Public sector