Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,163releases indexed
39,886attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,237partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-23newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,237 unclear 7,266 not held 3,128 released 1,558 already published 676 cost limit 617 clarification 358 withheld 245 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5026 s.20 4341 s.34(1) 3647 s.39(2) 3531 s.30 2927 s.17(1) 2826 s.25(1) 2431 s.10(4) 2017 s.11(2) 1593 s.29(1) 1193 s.2 1181 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 299 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,289 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 650 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Resilience Room Meetings including broadband/phone outage on Shetland: FOI release

1. The details of the Scottish Government Resilience Room Meeting that took place on 20 October 2022 regarding the broadband/phone outage on Shetland. Please include attendees, any minutes of the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who chaired the meeting. 2. Every Scottish Government Resilience Room Meeting that ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200326238
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Storm Arwen resilience meetings: FOI release

“Regarding the Scottish Government's level of preparedness for Storm Arwen on November 26 and 27. 1. Did any resilience function of the Scottish Government, for example SGoRR, meet to consider the impact of Arwen following the issue of a red weather warning on November 26? On which dates if so? 2. For each such meeting...

FOI unclear 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200299553
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR) meetings from 2022 onwards: FOI release

1. All Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR) meetings that have taken place in 2022 and so far in 2023, including attendees of the meeting, the chair of the meeting, the reason for the meeting and any minutes that were recorded of these meetings.

FOI already published 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-02
Reference
FOI/202300336999
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank Chief Executive recruitment: FOI release

“Please supply all information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the emergence and withdrawal of a candidate to be the Bank's CEO as described by Mr Swinney”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-02
Reference
FOI/202300341270
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish National Investment Bank relating to recruitment of CEO: FOI release

“All the correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish National Investment Bank pertaining to the recruitment of a new CEO following the resignation of Eilidh MacTaggart. Please provide all emails, letters, phone calls, what’s app messages etc from the beginning of 2022 to the present time.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-02
Reference
FOI/202300340436
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland safeguarding correspondence: FOI release

The following information in relation to a recent FOI (202200287758): In the second part of the response, it is stated: "The reason why we have no information is due to our Enterprise Vault permanently deleting any email exchanges we have had with Aberdeenshire Council." In relation to that statement, I would like to r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200294660
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Education Scotland emails regarding Aberdeen Council: FOI release

Information regarding a FOI response - Child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland: FOI release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) (FOI/202200287758) that states “Education Scotland/ Scottish Government do not hold the information because: "The reason why we have no information is due to our Enterprise Vault permanent...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200332497
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Outstanding FOI requests relating to Scottish Ferries, Ferguson Marine Shipyard and Project Neptune: FOI release

How many outstanding FOI requests relate to enquiries to do with Scottish ferries and what is the longest outstanding request? How many outstanding FOI requests relate to enquiries to do with Ferguson Marine Shipyard and what is the longest outstanding request? How many outstanding FOI requests relate to enquiries to d...

FOI unclear 50 score 126 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-03-01
Reference
FOI/202200317961
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fish Landing data from 2018 onwards: EIR release

From 1st February 2018 till 31st January 2019, In Total how many Kg was landed within all vessels in the Trial and what was the Value of the Total Landings made from all vessels during this year? From 1st February 2019 till 31st January 2020, In Total how many Kg was landed within all vessels in the Trial and what was ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-03-01
Reference
FOI/202300339918
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to the Ferries Accessibility Fund: FOI release

1. The funding that has been allocated by the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland, or through partner organisations via the Ferries Accessibility Fund, in each year financial year, between 2018/19 and 2022/23. 2. The names of organisations that have benefited from the Ferries Accessibility Fund, in each year financ...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2023-03-01
Reference
FOI/202300341545
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Islands Bonds consultation costs: FOI release

"A full breakdown of the cost of the Island Bond consultation process, including estimated cost of staff time, travel, accommodation, and any other costs incurred".

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-03-01
Reference
FOI/202200320965
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Implementation of Respiratory Care Action Plan: FOI release

1. How much the Scottish Government has spent on implementing the Respiratory Care Action Plan since published in March 2021, with and without civil servant staffing costs, and broken down by financial quarter. 2. What costings the Scottish Government has forecast by a) quarter and b) year to implement the commitments ...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-03-01
Reference
FOI/202300339314
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Preparatory Costs for Respiratory Care Action Plan: FOI release

How much the Scottish Government spent on drafting, designing and publishing the Respiratory Care Action Plan. This should include all spend from initial stages to date of publication, including any costs such as external agency and design costs.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-03-01
Reference
FOI/202300339318
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

The number of applications for miscarriage of justice compensation: FOI release

The number of people who have applied for compensation as a result of a miscarriage of justice. On 19 December 2022 and the 19 January 2023 we sought clarification from yourself regarding the period that the FOI request should cover. You replied on 19 January 2023 that you " would like information relating to 2018, fro...

FOI unclear 50 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-03-01
Reference
FOI/202200334520
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement for Environmental Advisory: FOI release

What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date. Start date & duration...

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300343553
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Internal communications regarding Super Trawlers: EIR release

Sight of, and also the number of, internal government communications with the words ‘supertrawler’, ‘super trawler’, ‘margiris’ appearing in the two periods consisting of December 2020- January 2021 and December 2022-January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300336749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Arrangements for engagements at Tain Academy Campus and Inverness royal Academy: FOI release

The period of the last 6 months all copies of letters/emails/notes/minutes/briefings of correspondence between Scottish government officials and Highland Council officials regarding arrangements for the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills' Ministerial Engagements at Tain Academy Campus and Inverness royal Academ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202200334626
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel of Liberty Steel: FOI release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel (sometimes spelled Kable) of Liberty Steel/GFG Alliance, since May 1, 2021 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202200312445
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Plastic bottles usage in Scottish Government buildings: EIR release

Would you be able to provide the following information: Can you confirm whether plastic bottles are sold/provided in Scottish Government buildings directly or through it’s suppliers? This could be in canteens, vending machines, or the provision of catering services at events. Can you confirm whether the Scottish Gover...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
EIR/202300342345
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Gordonbush Hydrogen Project - Hydrogen Action Plan: EIR release

Surrounding The Gordonbush Hydrogen Project - The Scottish Government published its ‘Hydrogen Action Plan’ on the 14 December 2022. Included in the ‘Progress to date’ section was a reference to the Gordonbush Hydrogen Project. It stated that: Gordonbush Hydrogen project – SSE Renewables and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Ene...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.53 s.6(1) s.58
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300336973
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Spaces for People funding by council authority: FOI release

The breakdown of funding for the Spaces for People funds by council authority for the financial year 2021-22.

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300337957
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Government funding of Broadband in PH16 postcode area: FOI release

1) Please provide any correspondence or meeting minutes or similar relating to any application for public funding or payment of or awarding of grants, subsidies or similar payments, to any telecom or broadband supplier, specifically including but not limited to BT, Openreach and ScotNet, with regard to the provision of...

FOI unclear 50 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202200335859
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Police Officers receiving index linked pension due to ill health retirement: FOI release

In the past five years, how many Police Officers retired from Police Scotland on an ill health pension who were under the age of 55 years of age and retired on the lower tier. Of these retirees on the lower tier, how many were index linked from point of retirement?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300339392
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Public funds given to Amazon: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of all public funds the Scottish Government have given to Amazon since 2007. I would like this figure presented as an annual figure for each calendar year and a cumulative total. I would like a breakdown of what public funds were specifically allocated by the Scottish Government to Amazon for their...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300340254
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Jamie Delap: EIR release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting /video conference with Jamie Delap and others on 31 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
FOI/202300339746
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector