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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Timeframe required for an independent Scotland to re-join the EU: FOI Appeal

Following the Scottish Information Commissioner’s Decision 065/2023 please find attached the information in relation to your request for: “(a) any reference to concluding that the Public Interest test or indeed the section 29(1)(a) exemption should be applied when responding to a previous request (202100203619) and (b)...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 440 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100234945 - Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Deputy First Ministers meetings with Lady Poole: 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: John Swinney's meetings with Lady Poole...

FOI already published 80 score 100 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-08-09
Reference
FOI/202300338420
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M74 (northbound carriageway) between Junction 1 and 1A: EIR release

The below noted information in relation to the area of road located on the M74 northbound carriageway between junction 1 and 1A. Please provide me with all documents and records, whether in hard copy or digital in relation to:- The Policy in force as of 3rd May 2021, in regards the inspection, repair and draining of f...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2023-08-09
Reference
FOI/202300348002
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

New Qualifications Body delivery board: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence in 2023 to date between Mike Baxter, chair of the New Qualifications Body delivery board, and Clare Hicks, director of education reform at the Scottish Government, in which there has been discussion of the timetable for the process towards establishing a new qualifications body.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 14 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-09
Reference
FOI/202300367438
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication between Deputy First Minister and Lady Poole regarding Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting / call with Lady Poole about the Covid-19 Inquiry on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.scot/publica...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-08
Reference
FOI/202300338348
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Meeting between Deputy First Minister and Lord Brailsford relating to Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting / call with Lord Brailsford about the Covid-19 Inquiry on 28 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.scot/pu...

FOI already published 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-08
Reference
FOI/202300338328
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Networking Equipment: FOI release

Networking equipment. See questions and answers below.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.30 s.2F s.3E
Published
2023-08-07
Reference
FOI/202300363277
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual Risk Orders: FOI release

Copies of all information provided from 1 October 2022 onwards to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, and the First Minister on the availability and operation of: Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.8E 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-07
Reference
FOI/202300351739
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Holyroodhouse: FOI release

Who, or what entity, owns Holyroodhouse?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2023-08-07
Reference
FOI/202300365706
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Removal of the 8-10 week decision target for Adult Disability Payment: FOI release

When the Adult Disability Payment was first introduced, it was stated on the Scottish Government website that “Social Security Scotland aim to make a decision in 8 to 10 weeks, after getting your completed application and all the information they need to make a decision.” Now it appears that the 8-10 week target is no...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-08-07
Reference
FOI/202300364114
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to child sexual offenders: FOI release

Can child sexual violence offenders be restricted to their residences after being released from prison?(Parolees or a person who completes the execution of a sentence)? Is it possible for a suspended person? Is there any legal ground? What is the residential restriction period? Who decides(court or the parole review co...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.13
Published
2023-08-07
Reference
FOI/202300364598
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Best Start Grants and Early Learning Payments: FOI release

Have income thresholds been removed from Best Start Foods in 2023-24? Has the Best Start Foods programme moved to a cash payment? Is the Best Start Grant, Early Learning Payment and School Age Payment automatically eligible for families in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment? Has a Parental Transition Fund been devel...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-07
Reference
FOI/202300367090
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment and Terminal Illness: FOI release

On the Scottish Government website’s webpage about the Adult Disability Payment, it states that “If you have a terminal illness, Social Security Scotland will aim to make a decision as quickly as possible, in around 7 working days. On the basis of that information, please provide the following information: Request fo...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2023-08-07
Reference
FOI/202300364119
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Director-General of Economy and Constitutional Futures Division: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government's Director-General Economy, Gregor Irwin, and civil servants working for the Constitutional Futures Division, 1st March 2023 - date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-03
Reference
FOI/202300359025
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

NHS Superannuation Scheme - Opt outs: FOI release

The number of individuals who opted out of the NHS Superannuation Scheme in each of the financial years of 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, and 2022/23 A breakdown of NHS Superannuation Scheme opt-outs by the reason stated for their leaving the scheme, for each financial year A breakdown of NHS Superannuation Scheme...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2023-08-03
Reference
FOI/202300363701
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Funding Streams for Summer Programmes: FOI release

The Funding streams made available to councils and other groups for summer school programmes? The total funding for the summer of 2023? The total funding for the summer of 2022? The total funding for the summer of 2021? The total funding for the summer of 2020? The total funding for the summer of 2019? The total fundi...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2023-08-03
Reference
FOI/202300363464
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Complaints and grievances within Social Justice and Social Security: FOI release

The number of recorded complaints and/or grievances about (a) bullying and (b) unacceptable behaviour within the Directorate for Social Justice and Social Security since May 2021. Please breakdown this information showing whether these complaints were about another civil servant, a Senior Civil Servant or a Minister. ...

FOI unclear 50 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2023-08-03
Reference
FOI/202300359052
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) - Risk Registers: EIR release

Any risk register that the Scottish Government has produced relating to its Deposit Return Scheme. If such a register is held, please provide each register as it stood on the following dates.: 14 May 2020, 1 December 2021, 1 January 2022, 1 June 2022, 1 February 2023, 1 March 2023, 1 April 2023, 1 May 2023 and the pres...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-02
Reference
FOI/202300360738
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity visit to Isle of Rum: FOI Release

Briefing notes supplied to Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, for her recent trip to the Isle of Rum in May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-02
Reference
FOI/202300360940
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Super Sponsorship Scheme for Displaced Ukrainians: FOI release

You asked for a number of questions to be answered under FOISA in regards to the Scottish Super-Sponsorship Scheme for displaced Ukrainians.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-02
Reference
FOI/202300340547
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

Operation Branchform - communications: FOI release

Any correspondence, briefing notes, memos and attachments relating to the arrest of former FM Nicola Sturgeon on 11 June.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-01
Reference
FOI/202300361710
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications relating to the arrest of Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: FOI release

All internal correspondence/communication regarding the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon. This should include (but not be limited to) emails, documents, WhatsApp messages, letters and call logs. All external correspondence/communication regarding the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon. This should include (but not be limited to) email...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-01
Reference
FOI/202300361223
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

RESAS funding settlement 2023/24: EIR release

Correspondence between RESAS and senior officers of the James Hutton Institute, BioSS and Centres of Expertise, regarding cuts to 2023/24 funding (including the Strategic Research Programme, Underpinning Capacity and Centres of Expertise), from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-01
Reference
FOI/202300364133
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector