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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Education Scotland’s Advisory Board risk register relating to heat maps: FOI release

Can you please send me the risk register/risk papers and heat maps mentioned in the minutes of the December 2022 advisory board below. https://education.gov.scot/media/3t2fks4f/advisoryboardmeetings-minutes-071222.pdf

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300370067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Business Rates / Non Domestic Rates in Scotland: FOI release

The following information on non-domestic rates in Scotland using 2022-23 and 2023-24 budget where applicable: How much tax revenue is collected annually in Scotland from the payment of non-domestic rates? What is the cost to the Government relating to the collection of this tax including the cost of assessors, valuat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300370027
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Garages to Homes plan: FOI release

Any information the Scottish Government has on record relating to a plan that the Scottish Borders Housing Association refers to as Garages to Homes. (The Scottish Government might call it by a different name.) Anything the SG has on record that is related to any consultation, idea or plan that relates even loosely to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200316489
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of working groups set up within the Communities Directorate: FOI release

A list of working groups set up within the Communities Directorate over the last 5 years, broken down by business year; For each working group, how long it lasted for; The number of members of the working group; Whether the working group has published recommendations for the Government; and Which of the working group’s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300342287
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Invoice and a list of all visitors to Bute House for the first four months of 2021: FOI release

A copy of invoice TO 21-22-0053 as listed in FOI 202200316811 and a list of all visitors to Bute House for the first four months of 2021, broken down by month. Please also include purpose of visit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200323923
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding review and update of gender reassignment protocol: FOI release

"Copies of any emails or letters sent to the chief medical officer, or the deputy chief medical officer, regarding the review and update of Scotland's gender reassignment protocol received in November and December 2022.", and "any replies to these sent by the CMO/deputy CMO, even if these were sent later than December ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300372782
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021-3rd June 2021: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, officials and special advisors), with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021 - 3rd June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 228 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38 s.25 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202100208945
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Records of all calls and/or meetings between John Swinney and SQA: FOI release

Records of all calls and/or meetings (including video calls) between John Swinney (including his staff or any special advisers) and Fiona Robertson of the SQA. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, dates, times, attendees, personal notes, minutes The time frame for this request is 01/01/2020 - 31/8/2020 Rec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 260 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202100211591
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

BBC Scotland 'Disclosure': FOI release

Details of any meetings between the First Minister OR Cabinet Secretaries OR any Ministers with responsibility for sexual health AND any persons or organisations (including third party representatives) wishing to discuss so-called “buffer zones” around sexual health clinics and any other facilities where abortions are ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200301765
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independence Referendum Bill Supreme Court Correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between special advisers, senior civil servants within either the constitution or legal directorate, and ministers within the Scottish Government and SNP party officials around the Supreme Court reference of the independence referendum bill. This should cover the calendar year of 2022 and exclude MSP...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200332044
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with John Swinney in September and October 2022: 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 meeting with Simon Clark...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300338428
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication regarding NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway: FOI release

Copies of any communication to/from the Chief Medical Officer or office thereof within the Scottish Government in relation to the document "NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway" submitted to the Chief Medical Officer by NHS National Services Scotland, and any communication with NHS National Services Scotland from/to t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300359040
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Ministers and Heathrow Airport: FOI release

On what dates have ministers met Heathrow Airport since 23 September 2021? Please provide a copy of the minutes of these and any other documents or correspondence since that date relating to Heathrow Airport, including internal discussions.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.25(1) s.13T 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200329883
Directorate
Topic

Minister for Transport engagements around ferries: 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: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with CMAL on Se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.25(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300338464
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on Interpol Glasgow Conference: FOI release

I am looking for emails, notes, emails, discussions and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Westminster on the Interpol Glasgow Conference under the FOI legislation? We have interpreted this to mean that you have asked for communications between Scottish Government and the UK Government on the INTER...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
FOI/202300360218
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

John Swinney's meetings with Ross Greer, Ann Gloag, Expert Economic Panel, Tracy Black and various MSPs: 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 meeting with Ross Greer ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300338431
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender Reassignment Protocol for Scotland (GRP) update report 2022: FOI release

"The April 2022 minutes of the Scottish Government's National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group refers to a presentation and update on the Gender Reassignment Protocol provided by Miles Mack and David Parker. https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-gender-identity-healthcare-reference-group-minutes-april-2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300369717
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to protest sites during The King's Visit to Edinburgh: FOI release

Please provide me with any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Republic pressure group. Please also provide me with any Scottish Government correspondence, briefing papers, memos, notes and further information relating to protest sites during the King's visit to Edinburgh, including decisions made by...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
FOI/202300371594
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to the resignation of the Transport Minister: FOI release

Any correspondence, briefing notes, internal memos and communications relating to the resignation of Kevin Stewart as Transport Minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202300360784
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Laptops and bicycles pledge & funds for legal challenge to Court of Appeal: FOI release

The provision of laptops and bicycles would be offered once you were re-elected. Many months later this has not transpired. Can you confirm as to why this manifesto promise has not been followed through? Also when is this likely to happen? The Court of Appeal declined the SNPs appeal. How much did this legal challenge ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200332970
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

£20m independence fund: FOI release

What is the Scottish Government now doing with its £20m independence fund due to the Supreme Court ruling? If they are using it for independence how are you justifying it considering the Supreme Court ruled the government cannot legally legislate for a referendum? Any correspondence (including emails, WhatsApps) betwee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200331939
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Citizenship independence prospectus: FOI release

1 Could you supply all research undertaken by the Scottish Government so far this year on the following issues with independence. The fiscal plan How will state pensions be paid for? What will an independent Scotland have to do to gain EU membership? How will the border between Scotland and England work if Scotland re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300377833
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Children's Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation: FOI release

I would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of Information Act, details in respect to the contract below. Childrens Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR390168 The details we require are: What are the contract...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300349614
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Slides used for Fiscal policy meeting 30 May 22: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202200333877 Annex A in the above referenced FOI response mentions “slides used for a Fiscal policy meeting within the Fiscal policy team on 30 May 2022”. Please provide the above mentioned slides.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300338310
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector