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

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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2,994 matching releases

Meeting with TATA steel 5 Dec 22: FOI release

A copy of the minutes of the meeting between the Scottish Government and TATA Steel on 5th December 2022. A copy of all correspondence, including those which involve ministers, Special Advisors and the media office, around the setting up of this meeting.

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.59 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-02
Reference
202300345908
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors: FOI review

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors, Deloitte and/or Teneo, since May 1, 2022 to date. I am writing to you to request an int...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-02
Reference
FOI/202300337599 Review of 202200332035
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications relating to petition PE1458: FOI review

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications and discussions and any private chat groups or messenger services - within, and between – the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation including the Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Serv...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-02-02
Reference
FOI/202300348435 Review of 202300345955
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister meeting with Tesco CEO: FOI release

"The detailed minutes of the First Minister Humza Yousaf’s meeting with Tesco CEO Ken Murphy on the 25th April".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-01
Reference
FOI/202300372744
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Aberdeen To Central Belt Stakeholders Group Meetings: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the Aberdeen to Central Belt Key Stakeholders Group meetings covering the past 12 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-01
Reference
202300358666
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication with SQA regarding grading of 2022 exams: FOI review

The release of all communication between the Scottish Government (Ministers, special advisers, staff from education-focused directorates) and the SQA regarding the grading of 2022 exams. This should include information on grade boundaries, pass rates and attainment gaps including any likely public/media response to any...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-31
Reference
FOI/202200319510 Review of 202200315060
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Engagements with David Tydeman and Alistair MacKenzie: 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: Ivan McKee's meeting with David Tydeman...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-31
Reference
202200321999
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication regarding deal made with Tata Steel and Liberty Steel: FOI release

Has there ever been any discussions between a) HM Treasury, b) The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, c) The Cabinet Office or d) any other UK Government department and the Scottish Government in i)2015, ii) 2016, iii)2021 and iv) 2022, in regards to the deal made with Tata Steel and Liberty Steel,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.28 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-01-31
Reference
202200320851
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefings prepared for pressures faced in Edinburgh/Glasgow and temporary/longer accommodation for Ukraine refugees: FOI review

A copy of all briefings prepare for the (a) First Minister, (b) Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Culture and External Affairs and (c) Minister for special responsibility for refugees from Ukraine on the pressures faced in Edinburgh and/or Glasgow between March 2022 and September 2022. A copy of any options appraisal...

FOI cost limit 45 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.12(1) s.4
Published
2024-01-31
Reference
FOI/202200328537 Review of 202200323399
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Discussions, correspondence and due diligence - Dalzell Steelworks: FOI review

You expressed that you were not satisfied with the reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200272829. The wording of this initial request is outlined below: On what date (a) did officials first identify and (b) was the Minister for Business, Trade Tourism and...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.33(1) s.30 s.28(1)
Published
2024-01-31
Reference
FOI/202200333603 Review of 202200272829
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reports on GFG Alliance/Lochaber: FOI review

Any reports, briefings, or notes submitted to the deputy first minister on GFG Alliance/Lochaber since March 1, 2022 to date. Specifically, any note setting out the justification for the public interest aspect of the government's approach to GFG Alliance/Lochaber.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1)
Published
2024-01-31
Reference
FOI/202200334296 Review of 202200328957
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Centre for Sustainable Delivery: FOI release

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 January 2023 to most recent relating to the national Centre for Sustainable Delivery.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-31
Reference
FOI/202300383001
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documents held on FOI202200273210 around a meeting held on June 10 with Deloitte that were not already disclosed: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200307647. You submitted the following statement/request: “I am writing to request an internal review of this decision. I believe the exemptions applied either do not apply...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.25 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-30
Reference
FOI/202200312275 Review of 202200307647
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Anti-Racism in Education Programme sub-group minutes: FOI release

“The minutes to the sub-groups of the Anti-Racism in Education Programme from 2021 to the present day? That is: a) Curriculum Reform. b) Racism and Racist Incidents. c) Education Leadership and Professional Learning. d) Diversity in the teaching profession and education workforce.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-30
Reference
FOI/202300372644
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

CMAL report on replacement ferries and infrastructure post Orkney trip: FOI release

A copy of the report prepared by CMAL following a visit to Orkney, which included an assessment of the expected cost of replacement ferries and infrastructure which has been provided to the OIC.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-30
Reference
FOI/202300372242
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spending review: 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 the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review. Ple...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-29
Reference
202200303696
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documents monitoring grid connection since May 2021: FOI review

Please provide all Scottish Government records relating to monitoring progress on the grid connection of the Lochaber hydro plant. Please review the response to the above referenced FOI on the following grounds: The public interest test has been misapplied There is significant public interest in the Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-29
Reference
FOI/202200303745 Review of 202200298378
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication with SQA regarding grading of 2022 exams: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government (ministers, special advisers, staff from education-focused directorates) and the SQA regarding the grading of 2022 exams. To be clear, this would include discussions / information related to grade boundaries, pass rates, attainment gaps, and likely public/media response...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-26
Reference
202200315060
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

WhatsApp messages relating to council tax freeze: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide all whatsapps messages sent and received by a) Ministers, b) Special Advisers, and c) Senior Civil Servants, between the dates 10/10/23 and 23/10/23 regarding Council Tax and the Council Tax Freeze

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-26
Reference
FOI/202300383164
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

WhatsApp messages relating to council tax freeze: FOI review

In your FOISA request of 31 October 2023 you requested: “all whatsapp messages sent and received by a) Ministers, b) Special Advisers, and c) Senior Civil Servants, between the dates 10/10/23 and 23/10/23 regarding Council Tax and the Council Tax Freeze” Your email asked for a review of the response to the request on t...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30
Published
2024-01-26
Reference
FOI/202300388284 review of 202300383164
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic

Michael Matheson's meetings, 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: Michael Matheson's meeting with Pat Raf...

FOI released 100 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-25
Reference
202300338474
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recorded police warnings correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent between Police Scotland, Crown Office and Scottish Government regarding the proportional response to crime pilot being launched in the north-east of Scotland between April 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. In Scottish Parliament on September 13, Angela Constance said “operational guidelines ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-25
Reference
FOI/202300376197
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Resource Spending Review, Capital Spending Review and Medium Term Financial Strategy: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS) between 1 April 2022 and 6 June 2022 regarding the Resource Spending Review, Capital Spending Review and Medium Term Financial Strategy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-25
Reference
202200303698
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector