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

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Deputy First Minister's meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagem...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300338350
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications correspondence on Greensill Capital and others: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence between the Communications department, senior civil servants, ministers, and/or Special Advisers discussing media requests for comment or interview around issues relating to GFG Alliance, Sanjeev Gupta, Dalzell steelworks, or Greensill Capital, from April 1, 2022, to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200321975
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Guidance on non-departmental bodies, advisory bodies, working groups, and commissions: FOI release

Any Scottish Government documents that offer guidance in setting up: non-departmental public bodies working groups commissions any bodies that contain members paid to advise the Scottish Government

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200330276
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Non-disclosure agreements signed by former Ferguson Marine workers: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government communications staff, government ministers and special advisers in February 2020 on media enquiries regarding non-disclosure agreements signed by former workers at the Ferguson Marine shipyard.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200298010
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All meetings in which Ross Greer MSP and John Swinney MSP were present since January 1, 2022: FOI release

Information relating to all meetings held in which Ross Greer MSP and John Swinney MSP were present since January 1, 2022, including, dates, times, locations, minutes and actions resulting from the meeting. Please exclude all Scottish Parliament committee meetings and meetings of the whole Scottish Parliament.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.29 s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200328720
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

Correspondence regarding case handling and the application of "quality assurance" processes, relating to previous FOI: FOI release

Any correspondence or communications, including but not limited to case handling and the application of "quality assurance" processes, relating to my Freedom of Information request first made on December 17 2022, and subsequent requests for responses on March 12 and March 28 (your ref: 202200334750).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.27 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300352737
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Canals pay deal: FOI release

Whether I would be eligible to receive backdated pay through the Scottish Canals' pay deal. A copy of the pay deal agreement that the Scottish government have approved.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300346451
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Deputy First Minister statement on COVID-19 Inquiry: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings, question and answer preparation and notes provided to Shona Robinson in preparation for the ministerial statement on October 31 2023 entitled: Covid-19 Inquiries (Scottish Government's provision of information).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
FOI/202300383809
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding incidents of people returning to Scotland having had surgery in another country (outside the UK) then developing complications or dying: FOI release

All information (eg, internal correspondence, memos, bulletins, correspondence with partner agencies) from the past two years about incidents of people returning to Scotland having had surgery in another country (outside the UK) then developing complications or dying, potentially as a result of the surgery. You also a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200330385
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Risk log for Project Lavender and associated updates: FOI release

For the calendar year 2021 and 2022, the risk log for Project Lavender and any associated updates.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200318539
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shirley-Anne Somerville's meetings July 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: 1a.) Shirley-Anne Somerville's meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.34(1) s.1B s.38(1)B s.30 s.20 14 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200331294
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Chris Gibb and Jenny Gilruth/Michael Matheson: FOI release

All correspondence within the year 2022 between Mr Chris Gibb of Scottish Rail Holdings and ministers Jenny Gilruth and/or Michael Matheson (including their officials) regarding Mr Gibb's potential or actual resignation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300338517
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

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 and minutes regarding Jenny Gilruth and the Islay Ferry Committee: FOI release

All emails received by Jenny Gilruth’s office that mention the Islay Ferry Committee between 13 January and 13 February 2023. All emails received by Jenny Gilruth’s office that mention the Islay Ferry Committee between 14 February and 21 February 2023. The briefing document received by Jenny Gilruth MSP before meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38 s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300343369
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Jenny Gilruth's meeting with SNP/Green 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: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with SNP/Green ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300338458
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

Meetings attended by Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth that discussed the National Conversation into the future of rail services: FOI release

A list of meetings attended by the Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth that discussed the National Conversation into the future of rail services. Other details being sought include: Pre-meeting briefings Agendas of any meetings Venue Minutes or notes of any meetings Any post meeting action points.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.3(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300342360
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Spending Review correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland regarding the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review. Please limit the dates o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200303669
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of meetings between the Chief Entrepreneur and SG ministers: FOI release

The minutes of any meetings between the Chief Entrepeneur, Mark Logan, and any Scottish Government Minister since Mr Logan's position within the Scottish Government was announced on 07/07/2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200331930
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
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

STAG Report on Beattock Railway Station: FOI release

Minutes/Notes of the Meeting, possibly by the Transport Strategy and Analysis team, which determined the conclusion that there was not strong enough evidence within the STAG Report to move it up to the Strategic Business Case (SBC) level for the reopening of Beattock Railway Station.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300364692
Directorate
Topic
Public sector