Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

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Meta data for FOI requests 19/00076,77,78,00118 and 00682: FOI release

Regarding all of my FOISA requests tabled since January 1 2019 and up to and including the date of request, please provide all examples of clearance, including emails and the content of attachments in emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/201900004219
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Active travel projects funded by Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for “[details of] What active travel projects have been funded by Scottish Government money (i.e. location of project/applicant, sums awarded, date, purpose etc), either direct or through delivery partners (like Sustrans etc) in the last five years, including the current year”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38 20 attachments
Published
2019-10-01
Reference
FOI/19/02041
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recruitment of Client Support Advisor questions: FOI release

You asked for the following information on the recruitment for vacancy IRC70271E Client Support Advisor: 1. The total number of applications received 2. The number of applicants invited to interview 3. The number of applicants that attended an interview 4. The pass mark to be successful at interview 5. The number o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/02065
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Delays to introduction of Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: FOI release

a) All legal advice and or guidance on whether Sexual Harm Prevention Orders can be introduced in Scotland with conditions of residence attached instead of waiting for further legislation in the UK parliament. b) All information contained in documents and correspondence with regard to the delay in the introduction of S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-03
Reference
FOI/201900002897
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Successful applications to the Workplace Equality Fund - Rounds 1 & 2: FOI release

You asked for copies of the successful applications to the Workplace Equality Fund and you clarified on 26 June 2019 that your request concerns the successful applications in rounds 1 and 2 of the Workplace Equality Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38 s.33 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.24(1) s.15 s.33(1) 14 attachments
Published
2019-07-25
Reference
FOI/19/01505
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Equality Impact Assessment regarding public sector pay policy: FOI release

Information and supporting documentation in regard to the Equality Impact Assessment for the 2018-19 public sector pay policy and the NHS Staff pay rise with specific reference to those earning over £80,000.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-25
Reference
FOI/19/01583
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings and correspondence with Leader of Glasgow City Council: FOI release

1. A list of all meetings Ministers have held with the Leader of Glasgow City Council since May 2017. 2. The minutes of meetings between Ministers and the Leader of Glasgow City Council since May 2017. 3. Correspondence between the First Minister and the Leader of Glasgow City Council since May 2017. 4. Corresponden...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-19
Reference
FOI/19/01497
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of specific meetings with EDF Energy: FOI release

You asked for copies of any notes taken, minutes, briefings or any other papers prepared or exchanged with regards to the below meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of EDF Energy: Ivan McKee was lobbied by David Cameron of EDF Energy at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry An...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Flag Flying Protocol/Flag Guidance – Union Flag: FOI release

The Scottish Government Flag Protocol/ Flag Guidance versions 1 through 22 show only insignificant changes. Between versions 22 & 23 the instances of flying the Union Flag reduced from 15 to 1. Which office holder in the Scottish Government decided and communicated that reduction and to which Scottish Government dept.?...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38 s.6 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01399
Directorate
Topic

Heathrow Airport expansion - correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Details of any meetings (minutes, diary appointments, or otherwise) in 2019 between Scottish Government Ministers relating to the expansion of Heathrow Airport. (FoI/19/01263) 2. Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to (a) Nicola Sturgeon (b) Derek Mackay (c) Michael Matheson ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-06
Reference
FOI/19/01263
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Joe FitzPatrick meeting information with David Thomson and Cat Hay: FOI release

You asked for information relating to a meeting which took place on the 7th of November 2018 between Joe FitzPatrick and both David Thomson and Cat Hay at the Scottish Parliament. Specifically, the information you requested was: 1. The minutes of the meeting; 2. Any preparatory documents prepared by the department; 3....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01016
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Delay to capital investment plan for Scotland's NHS: FOI release

1. Provide the content of all documents including emails, minutes and reports regarding the announcement last month by Jean Freeman that the new capital investment plan for Scotland's NHS has been delayed. 2. Include any information that relates this decision to financial pressures within the Scottish Budget.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01066
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Consultation on Disability Assistance - drafting plan and timeline: FOI release

You asked for: The drafting plan and timeline used to devise Consultation on Disability Assistance.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00779
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Various questions on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) agenda: FOI release

A. The amount the Scottish Government has spent promoting the ACEs agenda including (but not limited to) staff salaries; meetings; event costs; research; training and development and the development of associated resources and materials. B. An itemised account of existing and planned Scottish Government payments relat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/201900000623
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister’s Chief Of Staff, meetings, overseas visits and expenses: FOI release

1. A copy of the business diary of Elizabeth Lloyd, the First Minister’s Chief of Staff, for November 2017. 2. A copy of the expense claims for October and November 2018 of Elizabeth Lloyd, the First Minister’s Chief of Staff, including travel expenses. 3. An itemised list of all meetings arranged in the First Minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/201900000556
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Follow up questions on FOI/19/00361 - Gender neutral toilets: FOI release

You asked a range of questions relating to gender neutral toilets, following on from our reply to your earlier FOI request (reference – 19/00361) You mention that the rationale for the removal of several separate sex facilities and replacing them with mixed sex/unisex toilets is on p.77 of the Monitoring Report. It se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/19/00727
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Resilience Partnership sub-group for EU-exit contingency planning meeting agendas: FOI release

Regarding the Scottish Resilience Partnership sub-group for EU-exit contingency planning, please provide me with: electronic copies of all agendas and meeting minutes of the groups meetings between 1 November 2018 and 7 February 2019; electronic copies of all drafts of the group’s Scottish Strategic Threat and Risk As...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/201900000204
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, questions regarding rail and ferries: FOI release

All correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport. How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? The minutes of all meetings between Christine Grahame MSP and representative...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00476
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of meetings with agencies regarding the Dear Haters campaign: FOI release

Please can you provide details of all meetings, attendees, and minutes between government staff and agencies regarding the above campaign.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/201900000101
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the response to FOI request 18/02676: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes or any other documents) between the lead official on FOI request 18/02676 and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or the SG FOI Unit and/or special advisers regarding the response to that FOI request. Information should include: a detailed timeline (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.14(2) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-02-18
Reference
FOI/19/00302
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotrail’s calculations to establish impact of “Beast from the East”: FOI release

The calculations used to establish the impact of the Beast from the East on ScotRail’s PPM MAA as -0.2%. Any correspondence with ScotRail or Scottish Ministers regarding this adjustment. ScotRail’s PPM MAA for contractual purposes (i.e. adjusted for force majeure incidents) for each reporting period of this financial ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-14
Reference
FOI/19/00110
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Statistical reports on Financial Health Check Service regarding its progress: FOI release

Please provide any statistical reports on Financial Health Check Service that CAS have provided to the Scottish Government regarding the progress of the service, since it was established in November 2018. This should include, but is not limited to the number of clients who have accessed the service, how many checks hav...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-12
Reference
FOI/19/00141
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Business diary of Liz Lloyd, First Minister’s chief of staff: FOI release

You asked for “the business diary of Liz Lloyd, the First Minister’s chief of staff, along with any expenses claimed to the Scottish Government by Liz Lloyd on the following dates: • 2 April 2018 • 23 April 2018 • 7 June 2018 • 14 July 2018 • 18 July 2018”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-11
Reference
FOI/19/00085
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Receipts/expenses for Liz Lloyd and Nicola Sturgeon on specified dates: FOI release

I am requesting the following information about receipts and expenses. 1. Please send me the expenses claimed (and the receipts) from Scottish Government chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, on 2 April, 2018. 2. Please send me the expenses claimed (and the receipts) from Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on 2 April, 20...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.39(1)
Published
2019-02-11
Reference
FOI/19/00107
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic