Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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4,485 matching releases

Stephen Ingledew and their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Stephen Ingledew, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200331385
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Elaine Lorimer of Revenue Scotland, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200331391
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence on transgender guidance in schools: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails, notes, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and senior civil servants, special advisers, or the First Minister on the topic of transgender guidance in schools between January 2021 and the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 77 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200333588
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings and minutes with Crofting Commission: EIR release

1. The number of times that crofting was discussed at Cabinet between 29 March 2023 to date. 2. The number of times that Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Island had with the Crofting Commission since 29 March 2023. 3. In addition, the minutes of Mairi Gougeon’s meeting with the Crof...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300377245
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board: EIR release

A full list of the members on the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board What date the Food Waste Reduction Board was formed? What the total cost to the Scottish Government from the date of formation to 4/10/2023 for operating the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379338
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rest And Be Thankful closures since 2007: EIR release

The number of times the A83 'Rest And Be Thankful' has been closed, since 2007, and how many days did each period of closure last. 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 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
202200295232
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offshore wind pricing: EIR release

On 27th September 2023, the Minister for Energy and the Environment, Gillian Martin, said this in the Scottish Parliament: “That is in comparison with electricity generated from offshore wind, which we have in abundance in Scotland and on which we are planning to do an awful lot more. Such electricity is currently pri...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300378548
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Science Advisory Group for Scottish Biodiversity Strategy: EIR release

Information relating to the Science Advisory Group for Scottish Biodiversity Strategy. Specifically, you have asked the following questions: What was the date of formation of the Science Advisory Group for Scottish Biodiversity Strategy Who is a member of this group? What is the cost to the Scottish Government of oper...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379427
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture office, including both civil service and political staff. The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
202300358383
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Justice and Home Affairs organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs office, including both civil service and political staff. The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay grades ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
202300358385
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Felling permission, documents, emails, phone calls, consultation on forestry operation around water supply: EIR release

Felling Permission, documents, emails, phone calls, consultation on forestry operation around water supply for [an address at] Glen Etive PH49 4JA As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300360898
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on new nuclear reactors: FOI release

How many occasions in each of the last five financial years including 2022-23 so far that the topic of new nuclear reactors in Scotland have been discussed at meetings of the Cabinet. All correspondence on the matter both internally and externally since May 2021. Specifically, for correspondence that Patrick Harvie and...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200330308
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme squirrel control and broadleaf 2019 to 2025: EIR release

What proportion of the 32,000 hectares of new woodland planted since 2019 consists of broadleaved trees and what proportion of the projected 18,000 hectares to be planted by 2025 will consist of broadleaved trees? A breakdown of claimants of forestry grant scheme funding for grey squirrel control by land use (e.g. fore...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300341459
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Digital Academy: FOI release

In their most recent manifesto the SNP pledged to establish a ‘National Digital Academy’ which would "enable people to study for Highers at any time, any place, any age." Please release all material held by the Scottish Government regarding the establishment of the National Digital Academy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38 s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200290547
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments made to the Earl of Stair for storage of commercial vehicles: EIR release

According to the Register of Interests for the Earl of Stair the government has made arrangements to lease: "Approximately three hectares of land in Dumfries and Galloway provided to HM Government for temporary storage of commercial vehicles should need arise following change of UK status on 1 January 2021; one year c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200290950
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Press office regarding the Scottish Green Conference or party in general: FOI release

Internal correspondence between the press office and from the press office to Scottish Ministers and special advisers in March 2022 on the Scottish Green conference or the Scottish Greens generally.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38 s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200291466
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Various Scottish Forestry scheme approval statistics: EIR release

1. The number of hectares (or acres) of forestry schemes that Scottish Forestry has approved so far in 2023. 2. How many hectares (or acres) of forestry schemes that Scottish Forestry expects to approve in 2023. 3. The number of hectares (or acres) of native woodland schemes that Forestry Scotland have approved so fa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
FOI/202300378103
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Kessock Bridge closures: EIR release

How many times the Kessock Bridge has been closed to vehicles because of incidents relating to concern for people on the bridge, such as potential suicides and other vulnerable individuals, in each of the last ten years". As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Envi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300337559
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Chemicals used in products for haemophilia: FOI release

Details of what chemicals used in viral inactivation/removal of factor 8/9 products used for haemophilla patients from 1979–1988, including licensed\unlicensed and clinical trial products, by start and end date of which the respective chemicals have been used. Details of all research batches used on all haemophiliac Pu...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200292873
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to wind farms using diesel generators as back-up: EIR release

After reading this https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/dozens-scottish-power-wind-turbines-29135763 I would like to know how many wind farms use diesel generators as back-up and how many do not? I don't need to know how long or often the generators are used, just the amount of wind farms that use them. A...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300345340
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Queries concerning the nationalisation of ScotRail: FOI release

Can the Scottish government provide details of any correspondence (meetings, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, letters) between Scotrail/Abellio, Transport Scotland and Government Ministers relating to the Government takeover of Scotrail services? Can you provide details of any correspondence between Scotrail/A...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200288636
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs of enforcing the change to the law concerning pavement parking: FOI release

The estimated costs of enforcing the changes to the law to prohibit parking on the pavement and what money has been allocated to Councils to enforce this change.

FOI unclear 80 score 151 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200293378
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Oil and/or gas in the North Sea, communications February-April 2022: EIR release

A copy of any communications from the UK Government relating to seeking more oil and/or gas in the North Sea, 21 February to 7 April 2022. 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 w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200293470
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

10-year economic strategy communications: FOI release

All communications (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages, phone calls, online meetings, in-person meetings) which took place in January, February or March 2022 between the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, the Minister for Public Finance, Planning, and Community Wealth, First Minister, Officials working t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38 s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200308856
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All correspondence relating to resignation of the First Minister: FOI release

Please provide me with all correspondence, briefing notes, internal communications, memos and other relevant information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon from the beginning of 2023 until 15 February 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300343617
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector