Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities regarding the marking and assessment boycott: FOI release

All correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities regarding the marking and assessment boycott. All correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities Scotland regarding the marking and assessment boycott. All correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities and Colleges Union regarding the marking and assessmen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300362372
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's meeting with Maroš Šefčovič: FOI release

The minutes of the meeting between Humza Yousaf and the European Commission's Vice President for Interinstitutional Relations, Maroš Šefčovič, that happened on 28 June 2023. Any briefing material that Humza Yousaf received leading up to this meeting. Was the topic of Scottish independence brought up or discussed in thi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32 s.32(1) s.38 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300363962
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of birds which have been culled in Scotland in 2022 due to Avian Flu: EIR release

The number of birds which have been culled in Scotland in 2022 due to Avian Flu, or due to the risks the disease poses, organised by location and species. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200323194
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) Private Investment in Natural Capital (PINC) Working Group: EIR release

1. "What was the date of formation of the National Strategy for Economic Trans Private Investment in Natural Capital Working Group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumera...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300379433
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme sector specific retailers working group: EIR release

1. What was the date of formation of the Deposit Return Scheme Sector specific retailers working group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumerated, if so what for?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300379439
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Heat in buildings working groups: EIR release

Copies of the agendas, minutes and supporting documents for the Scottish Government’s heat in buildings working groups A breakdown of the cost to the government, in terms of staff time and resources, and any costs in securing external services, involved in the consultation on the Government’s proposed heat in buildings...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300382181
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding M8 Woodside between Glasgow City Council and Transport Scotland: EIR release

Please send me all correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council regarding the repair works to the M8 J16 - 17 - including (but not limited to) these repair works’ impact on the Underline Avenue project: its design and revised start and completion dates. As the information you have requested is ‘e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300355270
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A95 Inspection records: EIR release

In relation to a vehicle damage claim sustained following an alleged accident on the 7th October 2022 whilst driving along the A95. Please provide copies of the highway inspection records together with all opening/closing notices, defect notices and records of complaints for 2 years prior to 7th October 2022. Please al...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300341038
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A90/A952 Toll of Birness accident statistics: EIR release

"Amount of accidents that have happened at Toll of Birness over the last 10 years but the only figures I can find are from 2013-2018. I was hoping you could supply me with these figures, how many were serious or fatalities."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300375042
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Contaminated Land Advisory Group: FOI release

1. What date was the Contaminated Land Advisory Group formed? 2. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 3. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 4. Are members remunerated in any way?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379370
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Carbon Neutral Islands Project: EIR release

The Scottish Government tender or briefing documents that were created and provided to applicants, who were in competition to carry out the net zero skills gap and sector analysis research, which is being undertaken in relation to the Carbon Neutral Islands Project. The proposals that were provided by contractors/organ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
202300340321
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Waste and Resources Sector Forum: EIR release

1. “What date was the Waste and Resources Sector Forum formed? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 4. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 5. Are members renumerated in anywa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379392
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Recycling Improvement Fund Programme Board: EIR release

1. What date was the The Recycling Improvement Fund Programme Board formed? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 4. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 5. Are members renumer...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379395
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Marine laboratory funding and ballast water testing: EIR release

I have been contacted by a constituent who has concerns regarding the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. My constituent has concerns that the laboratory’s funding has been systematically reduced over a period of time, and that Marine Scotland is not committed to keeping the laboratory open. I would be grateful for any inf...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.10(4) s.9
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
202300345096
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Waste Data Strategy Board: EIR release

What date was the Waste Data Strategy Board formed? Who is a member of this group? What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23 Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? Are members renumerated in anyway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379388
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme Ministerial Strategic Assurance Group: EIR release

1. “What was the date of formation of the Deposit Return Scheme Ministerial Strategic Assurance Group?” 2. “Who is a member of this group?” 3. “What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23?” 4. “Are any members of this group renumerated, if so what for?”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379429
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board formed: EIR release

What date was the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board formed? Who is a member of this group? What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23 Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? Are members renumerated in anyway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379389
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme Executive Oversight Group: EIR release

1. “What was the date of formation of the Deposit Return Scheme Executive Oversight Group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumerated, if so what for?”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379430
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with the public about transgender guidance in schools: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters or emails) to the Scottish Government from members of the public on the topic of transgender guidance in schools, from January 2022 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
202200333595
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Loch Linnhe sea lice life stage information: EIR release

“The Scottish Government website: - https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/loch-linnhe-biological-sampling-data-products-2011-2013-0 provides a spreadsheet of sentinel cage data for 2011 to 2013. The spreadsheet lists the location on the fish where sea lice were present and the number but does not list the life stages of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
FOI/202300368973
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A78 trunk road inspections: EIR release

A copy of the last two Road inspections for the A78 trunk road from 218 Greenock Road to 173 Greenock Road Largs, and the frequency that the road inspections are taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
FOI/202300372988
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Speech given by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government at the UK Finance dinner on 6/10/22: FOI release

The speech given by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government at the UK Finance dinner on 6/10/22. Also, the briefing material prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government by SG officials, and any briefing material provided by UK Finance.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
202200334255
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of First Minister's Christmas card and staff members working on independence referendum: FOI release

How much of taxpayers' money was used to print the FM’s Christmas card this year? How much of taxpayers' money was spent on the 29 civil servants' wages that were working on the Independence Referendum and what they are being re employed to work on now?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
202200334524
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Special Order abnormal load information: EIR release

Information in relation to Special Order Category movements in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
FOI/202300374657
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport