Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,647releases indexed
40,488attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,388partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-30newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,388 unclear 7,405 not held 3,241 released 1,581 already published 703 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 2996 s.17(1) 2927 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1223 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-09 8 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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Communication with Crown regarding Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill 2022: FOI release

Information under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland bill 2022. Copies of all correspondence, sent and received, between the Scottish government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Qu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.38(1) s.41 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200325297
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Electronic devices provided to primary schools: FOI release

“Information relating to iPads, tablets and laptops provided to primary schools in Scotland. In particular, we require the following information: 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the number of iPads and/or tablets and/or laptops which have been provided to primary sch...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300383430
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Paul Wheelhouse speech for Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan: EIR release

On 15th October 2020, Paul Wheelhouse, then the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, gave a pre-recorded speech to a webinar on Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan. Please provide: The text of Paul Wheelhouse’s speech as delivered. The final draft of the speaking note prepared ahead of the recor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200330494
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development introductory briefings: FOI release

“Details, including any documents, of any introductory briefings provided to Christina McKelvie when she assumed her new role as Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, up until 30 June 2023.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300371688
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector, Work and skills

Documents which mention the Scottish Government's statistics publication Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS): FOI release

Please provide any documents either prepared or received by the Constitutional Futures Division, and which mention the Scottish Government's statistics publication Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS), from 1st May 2021 - date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300373203
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communication around housing Ukrainian refugees on MS Victoria: FOI release

All documents, meeting minutes and details of communication by the Scottish Government, ministers and special advisors about housing Ukrainian refugees on a ship in Edinburgh. Please provide any details about the communication, including but not limited to emails, letters, text/whatsapp messages, and minutes of meetin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200332251
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sectoral Marine Plan for offshore wind energy: EIR release

On 4th November 2021, as part of the iterative review process for the Sectoral Marine Plan for offshore wind energy, the Scottish Government published a call for evidence. Please provide all submissions received in response to the call for evidence. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200331120
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tom Arthur's meeting with Leigh Sparks: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Tom Arthur’s meeting with Leigh Sparks ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300338434
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A9 dualling project between Tomatin to Moy: EIR release

1. All advice and documentation received by Transport Scotland regarding the Tomatin to Moy dualling project. In particular, the timeline to procurement, advice on the offers made and how the process will be changed for the next round of procurement. 2. All correspondence received and sent by Drew Hendry regarding the...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300369752
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Regeneration Capital Grant Funding : FOI release

A copy of the Phase One application made by Renfrewshire Council for Regeneration Capital Grant Funding made in June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300340138
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Preparation of briefing to Cabinet Secretary regarding cladding issues: FOI release

the briefing to the Cabinet Secretary in support of the statement internal correspondence relating to the preparation and follow-up for the statement internal correspondence relating to the preparation of the supporting press release, Working together to fix cladding issues, Published 12 May 2022 https://www.gov.scot/n...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 217 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300341516
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of working groups set up within the Communities Directorate: FOI release

A list of working groups set up within the Communities Directorate over the last 5 years, broken down by business year; For each working group, how long it lasted for; The number of members of the working group; Whether the working group has published recommendations for the Government; and Which of the working group’s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300342287
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance correspondence: EIR release

A list of all extenal meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since November 2021. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300372044
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Consultation responses for Onshore Wind Policy Statement 2022: EIR release

I request publication of the documents listed below (if any) held by the Scottish Ministers from the following aviation stakeholders: Glasgow Prestwick Airport Limited or TS Prestwick Holdco Limited Highlands and Islands Airports Limited ASG Airports Holdings Limited, Glasgow Airport Limited or Aberdeen Airport Limite...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300374537
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information and copy notice of any Statutory Plant Health Notice in an area of Brodick, Isle of Arran: EIR release

We would like to request the information and copy notice of any SPHN [Statutory Plant Health Notice] in an area of Brodick, Isle of Arran […] and would very much appreciate help and guidance as to what, if any notices or requirements may need to be met within this specific area. (https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300346623
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's Transgender Policy: FOI release

A copy of the Scottish Government's trans policy, as published to staff in September 2022. A copy of the previous version of the policy, published in 2018.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300347495
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government Properties: FOI release

A breakdown of all properties owned or leased by The Scottish Government, the functions based at said properties, whether it is owned or leased, and the headcount based there. In addition you asked for details of locations where our employees are co-located with other agencies, and the reason for co-location, details o...

FOI already published 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300373761
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contract register queries: FOI release

Information from the SPPA, in relation to our contract’s register: The FULL contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: Contract Reference -Unique reference number associated with the contract. Contract Title Procu...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200299578
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

VMS data request 43E7 and 43E8: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for ICES Rectangles 43E7 & 43E8 for the period of January 2021 – April 2022 (inclusive). Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 3 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200299864
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Nicola Sturgeon's trip to Italy: FOI release

Any correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon, her office, special advisers and MSPs in the week leading up to her trip to Bellagio in Italy about the trip. - if this costs too much, lessen the timeframe to five days before the trip and the day of the trip or take the MSPs out. Briefing notes prepared from any meetings th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200311801
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Invoice and a list of all visitors to Bute House for the first four months of 2021: FOI release

A copy of invoice TO 21-22-0053 as listed in FOI 202200316811 and a list of all visitors to Bute House for the first four months of 2021, broken down by month. Please also include purpose of visit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200323923
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding "How Are You" product: FOI release

All information that was shared and the discussions that were had regarding my product "How Are You".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300359954
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with representatives of the gambling industry: FOI release

How many meetings have Scottish Government Ministers and Officials had with representatives of the gambling industry since a) Humza Yousaf became First Minister b) 1 January 2023? The minutes of all those aforementioned meetings, including a full list of participants. All correspondence relating to those meetings, befo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300356395
Directorate
Topic
Public sector