Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

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Timeline

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Mangata Networks and Mangata Network Satellite Services: FOI release

Information to/from Scottish Government pertaining to Mangata Networks and Mangata Network Satellite Services between 2021 and 16th April 2024. How much did Mangata commit to spend, how much did they actually spend? How much did SNIB, Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Government each commit to spend and how much was ac...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400409517
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Languages Bill, Gaelic on road signs and the winter solstice: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent overall, with a breakdown of costs, on the Scottish Government's Scottish Languages bill? 2. Could you describe the process, including correspondence and briefings, behind the official Scottish Government social justice account wishing a happy winter solstice on December 21: https://x....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400409974
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Transport

NHS use of independent sector providers: FOI release

Please provide any correspondence between the Scottish Government and NHS board Chief Executives and/or Finance Directors regarding boards’ use of independent sector providers. Please provide correspondence from 1st January 2024 to present. Please provide each piece of correspondence in full.

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400410803
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), and Turkish President Erdogan: FOI release

1. Can you supply all emails and correspondence received or sent by the Scottish Government which mentions Nadia El-Nakla, between February 1 2024 and May 10 2024? 2. Can you supply all emails and correspondence received or sent by the Scottish Government which mentions Turkish President Erdogan, dated between Februar...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.27 s.30 s.32(1) s.41 s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400418004
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding E.coli outbreaks, Cabinet event costs, and Rwanda immigration bill: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about the UK Government farming court case (as discussed in Telegraph article published 26 September 2023) between June 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 92 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2(2) s.10(5) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400401942
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding concert at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence, relating to the Taylor Swift concert at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in June.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400407579
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Trade Bill, Polling stations and Former First Minister trip to JP Morgan: FOI release

1) How much money has the government given to polling companies in the last five years, with a breakdown per year, per polling company and what the money was for? 2) Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, all briefings and analysis held, and all minutes/notes from meetings ab...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400417511
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Uplift to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) budget announcement: FOI release

1. Copies of all briefing materials from officials to the First Minister and the Housing Minister in relation to the announcement made on Friday 26 August of the £80m uplift to the AHSP budget. 2. A full financial breakdown of the announcement to uplift the AHSP budget by £80m made on 26 April 2024. 3. Copies of all ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400411457
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Prison Service correspondence regarding drug recovery wings: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service relating to drug recovery wings across all Scotland's prisons in the last 5 years.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.30B s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400412108
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

Introduction of The Medicines (Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogues) (Emergency Prohibition) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order: FOI release

In relation to the introduction of The Medicines (Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogues) (Emergency Prohibition) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2024 by the UK Government. Firstly, I would like to ask what engagement was made between the Scottish Government and UK Government for the introduction of this legisl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400418281
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Former First Minister meetings and water charges: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about Humza Yousaf's appearance at the NFU conference in February 2024. Can you include all correspondence inviting him to the invite, plus briefings for him before and afterwards, between...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400402030
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Independence, the common travel area and Simon Case: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence and briefings held by the Scottish Government about staying in the common travel area after independence, have you asked the UK Government about this and if so, could you supply any documentation about this? Between June 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. Have the Scottish Gover...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38 s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400402326
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Training and support for witnesses at the UK Covid Inquiry: FOI release

1. Please supply a breakdown of Scottish Government spending and agreed spending with outside providers on supporting and preparing witnesses for the UK Covid Inquiry, including performance coaching and media training. This should include the name of the provider(s), the name of each person receiving the support and tr...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.17 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400403578
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Roll out of paperless prescriptions and baby box costs: FOI release

1. How much does it cost to offer free prescriptions to all Scots in each of these years, with a breakdown of costs: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024? 2. Could you supply all discussions, analysis and correspondence surrounding any plans to roll out paperless prescriptions in Scotland since January 2023, and any estima...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.38(1) s.43(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400403386
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing material for Council of Arab Ambassadors meeting: FOI release

Any briefing material prepared for the First Minister ahead of his meeting with the Council of Arab Ambassadors on Monday 11th March.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32 s.38(1) s.32(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400403596
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade and SaxaVord Spaceport meetings: FOI release

From 29th March 2023 - date, please provide all correspondence and notes/minutes of meetings between the Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade, Richard Lochhead (or his office) and representatives of the SaxaVord Spaceport.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400403973
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ukraine, Israel and Palestine: FOI release

1. How much money overall has the UK Government given to the Scottish Government to help with resettling Ukrainian refugees and how much has been spent by the Scottish Government, with a breakdown of what the money was spent on? 2. All correspondence, notes, briefings and minutes from meetings surrounding Nicola Sturg...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29 s.30 s.29(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400401396
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Budget, Former First Minister's Cabinet reshuffle and trip to Qatar: FOI release

1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Institute for Fiscal Studies about the budget, including internal correspondence, notes, briefings and minutes from any meetings, between December 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including...

FOI already published 80 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.2(1) s.39 s.41 s.47 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400399489
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Economy, Public sector

Resignation from the Chairman of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

All correspondence (including letters, email and other electronic/digital messaging) in relation to Scottish Ministers being informed of Forsyth Black's resignation from his role as the chairman of Prestwick Airport. I would also like any responses from ministers to the resignation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400406360
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Communications on Ministerial Code investigation into former First Minister: FOI release

Communications between the Scottish Government (Ministers, Civil Servants, SPADs and all other SG employees) and all individuals who gave evidence to James Hamilton's Ministerial Code investigation into Nicola Sturgeon (e.g. Geoff Aberdein, Alex Salmond, Liz Lloyd, Nicola Sturgeon, David Hamilton etc) referencing/regar...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400406010
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Ministerial code investigation: FOI release

1) Did the SG communication with Mr Hamilton after the date at which I submitted FOI 202400400853, if so I request those communications? 2) Whether as a matter of historical fact did Mr Hamilton during his ministerial code investigation create any written, audio or electronic notes? 3) If Mr Hamilton did during his i...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400405887
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FoI) requests for consideration by Special Advisers: FOI release

1) Since the start of 2024, please provide a list of the FOI's which have been subject to consideration by the FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot email address and/or Special Adviser emails. 2) Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot and the FOI Unit since January 1, 2024. 3) Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400406282
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Non-crime hate incidents: FOI release

1) Any correspondence including memos, reports, agendas, notes, briefings, or meeting invites, between Police Scotland and senior Scottish Government officials, ministers, and special advisers on the topic of "non-crime hate incidents", since December 1, 2023, to date. 2) In the same time period, any correspondence in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400407017
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Correspondences around the Court of Session defeat for Gender Reforms: 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 court of session defeat for gender reforms. This should cover between September 1 2023 and December 31 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.35 s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400407156
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Caledonian MacBrayne resignation and Ferguson Marine dismissal: FOI release

A copy of the first notification the Scottish Government were given by CalMac that their Chief Executive was going to resign, (whenever you were first told it could happen) to include the date and time of that notification and who it was sent from and to. A copy of the first notification the Scottish Government were gi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38 s.3(2) s.36 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400407562
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport