Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,651releases indexed
40,512attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,391partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,391 unclear 7,405 not held 3,242 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5153 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3730 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2997 s.17(1) 2928 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1226 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 4 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,313 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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Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and External Counsel: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and External Counsel in relation to Supreme Court judgment on Scottish independence referendum, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300367595
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Lorna Slater Rum trip: FOI release

Could you please provide: The total cost to charter the boat to and from the island. All correspondence and communication between Ms Slater (including her government officials) relating to the organisation of the trip. Please include information from emails, whatsapp and text messages, minutes of phone calls and meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300357069
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bute House Agreement: FOI release

Any correspondence (e.g. e-mails, texts, letters) between the First Minister and SNP MSPs regarding any concerns about the Bute House Agreement from 20 August 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300378438
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Sir John Grant: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Sir John Grant, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300367640
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Gifts received by First Minister: FOI release

Please provide me with a list of all gifts received by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon over her term in office. Please tell me what the items are, when they were gifted and by whom. If possible, please include a value. Please also tell us whether Ms Sturgeon was able to keep these gifts or not.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.11 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300348626
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of pension schemes administered by the Scottish Public Pensions Agency: FOI release

For the 2021-22 Scheme year, please provide: The number of pension schemes administered by the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA), broken down by type of scheme and the number of members in each scheme. Details of any investment holdings or assets managed by the SPPA, including the types of investments and the tot...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300349636
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial briefings relating to the preparedness/readiness regarding implementation of the UNCRC/incorporation of human rights treaties and human rights into Scot's Law: FOI release

You asked for the following information from between 5 May 2021 and 29 March 2023: All Ministerial briefings relating to the preparedness/readiness of the Scottish Government, Local Authorities and all other public bodies regarding implementation of the UNCRC. All Ministerial briefings relating to the preparedness/rea...

FOI released 100 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300349332
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding concerns and objections about the potential impact on competition in the collection services market arising from the deposit return scheme: EIR release

Can you provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and businesses regarding concerns and objections about the potential impact on competition in the collection services market arising from the deposit return scheme. In the new gateway review announced, could you supply a list of those businesses, people...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300349133
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government from Lorna Slater: EIR 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: Lorna Slater's meeting with Christine C...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300338451
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish public pensions agency CCTV maintenance and support contract: FOI release

1. Supplier of the contract for CCTV maintenance and support 2. How much does the Org/s spend annually with the supplier? (if multiple suppliers please list the annual spend for each) 3. What is the renewal date of this contract? 4. What is the duration of the contract? 5. What is the review date of this contract? If p...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.9
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
FOI/202300373075
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings Lorna Slater has had about the drinks deposit scheme in the last six months: EIR release

A list of all meetings Lorna Slater has had about the drinks deposit scheme in the last six months. Include who she met and the dates. Minutes from meetings Lorna Slater had in January about the drinks deposit scheme. The latest delivery confidence assessment for the drinks deposit scheme? How much so far has the Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300341512
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Evidence Neil Gray (MSP) gave to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: EIR release

On 9th May 2023, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Neil Gray, gave evidence to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee at Holyrood. Please provide all briefing materials prepared for Neil Gray for this meeting.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.6(1) s.11 s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300356126
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Prison Service lessons learned review: FOI release

When the Scottish Prison Service CEO received the lessons learned review into the case of Isla Bryson which the Scottish Government claimed would happen on 3 February 2023. The final version of the Scottish Prison Service’s report on the lessons learned review and any draft versions of this report completed by the Scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300342588
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding First Minister’s Visit and Events Team: FOI release

When was the First Minister’s Visit and Events Team created? How many people are within the First Minister’s Visit and Events Team? If the First Minister’s Visit and Events Team sits within another team, I require only the details of those who are dedicated to Visits and Events. What is the role/purpose of the First Mi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.39(1)
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300344381
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

MV Alfred and Pentalina chartering (October 2022-March 2023): FOI release

Original requests Please supply any and all correspondence (with attachments) and reports from October to December 2022 regarding the chartering of Pentland Ferries vessel mv Pentalina. Please supply any and all correspondence (with attachments) and reports from October to December 2022 regarding the chartering of Pen...

FOI unclear 75 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300348107
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road fatality figures for A9 and A90: FOI release

Details of road fatalities on the A9 ‘safety camera section’ between Dunblane and Inverness for the years: 2019 2020 2021 2022 Road fatalities on the A90 ‘safety camera section’ between Dundee and Stonehaven for the same years: 2019 2020 2021 2022

FOI unclear 80 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300351702
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Exposed areas to high winds on the M74 at or near junction 11: EIR release

In relation to identification of exposed areas to high winds on the M74 at or near junction 11 you asked: 1. Has there been any high wind identification of exposed locations on the M74 at or near the accident locus? 2. If this is something which Scotland are not responsible for can you please direct us to the proper ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350645
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & Professional Frameworks: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government's Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. Details for all contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & P...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350253
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A78/A738 Montfode roundabout consultation: EIR release

Recently Amey has undertaken relandscaping of the Montfode roundabout at the junction of the A78 and A738 (Eglinton Road). I wrote to Amey which undertook this work and have been advised to submit a FoI request. My interest in this project relates to the public consultation that was undertaken prior to work commencing...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300353316
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Best use of public services and early PFI and Directors: FOI release

All letters to any Directors associated with the buyout and Scottish Government. Copies of any communication between any member of the Persons who might have assisted with the request between November 2022 and March 2023.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.14(2) s.30 s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300348899
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Changes to Ministerial Gifts: FOI release

I would like to ask the following under FOI. I recently asked for copies of original sheets showing the declared ministerial gifts and have done a quick comparison to understand what has changed. I am particularly curious about changes relating to November 2016, March 2017 and October 2017 and would like to request any...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300349924
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Estimated construction costs of the new HMP Glasgow: FOI release

What are the current estimated construction costs of the new HMP Glasgow which is replacing Barlinnie Prison? What are the projected construction costs for the completion of the new Glasgow prison to completion, including full internal kit out? Is construction work going to start on schedule in September this year? Wha...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.27(1)
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350551
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Media requests for interviews with Scottish Government: FOI release

A full list of requests from the media to speak to Scottish Government cabinet secretaries and ministers between March 30 and April 10 including who requested, who they requested, acceptance/rejection and why the invitation was rejected.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350564
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful since 2015: EIR release

The total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful for 2022? The total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful since 2015 broken down by month? As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350904
Directorate
Topic
Public sector