Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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213 matching releases

Highly Protected Marine Areas spend: EIR release

How much has been spent to date since the Scottish Government announced plans for Highly Protected Marine Areas. Could this be broken down by the amount spent on consultants and on the consultation itself as well as anything else where costs were incurred. Please can you also provide me with any ministerial correspond...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)
Published
2024-04-02
Reference
FOI/202300384088
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Exam appeals in 2022: FOI release

Regarding the 2022 exam appeals, all briefings and analysis held by the government. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, ministerial briefing papers, options papers, documents discussing appeal outcomes / public response etc. The time frame for this request is 1 January 2022 to the present.

FOI already published 80 score 141 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-15
Reference
202200328849
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Trusts and Succession Scotland Bill 2023: FOI release

1) All correspondence, sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen and/or HM the King, including the monarch's legal representatives, regarding the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill 2023 and the application of crown consent to that bill in line with rule 9.11 of standing o...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-14
Reference
FOI/202300391150
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

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

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

Rural payments: EIR review

Rural payments information in respect of land at Broadmeadows.

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
EIR/202300346704 Review of 202300342842
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Ferguson Marine and Transport Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence between Ferguson Marine and Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government regarding the resignation of Ferguson Marine CFO George Crookston. When did Ferguson Marine inform Transport Scotland that the CFO had resigned? Who told who about this and when did this happen? Will construction work start in...

FOI already published 80 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300349149
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Exam support materials for the 2022 exam diet: FOI release

Regarding the 'exam support materials' for the 2022 exam diet recently published by the SQA: All internal communication regarding or relating to the exam support materials. The time frame for this request is 1 Feb 2022 to present. Please include records of meetings and other discussions.

FOI already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200290546
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland: FOI release

With regards to the FOI response (202200329532) and the one cited in the link: Child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland: FOI release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) (202200287758) please provide details of: How many other local authorities were affected by this 'vault' error' or was it just Education Scotland c...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300344039
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Humza Yousaf's meetings: 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: Humza Yousaf's meetings with David McCo...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300338463
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SQA exam results for 2021: FOI release

Any correspondence including but not limited to emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages or internal messaging apps such as Gchat and details of meetings including agendas, minutes, notes, handouts, attendance lists, location, and purpose, on the topic of the SQA exam results for 2021 to and from the Scottish Governme...

FOI already published 80 score 471 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202100230956
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial briefings, reports, presentations, submissions, relating to or directly resulting from this contract of the review of the Scottish Welfare Fund: FOI release

You asked for any ministerial briefings, reports, presentations, submissions, relating to or directly resulting from this contract of the review of the Scottish Welfare Fund: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440508

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.25 s.29(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200289724
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FM meetings: FOI Review

You requested a review stating the following: “I am writing to you to request an internal review of this decision. I do not believe the exemptions apply to all the information, particularly the briefing documents, and have been applied far too liberally. In any case, the public interest is in favour of disclosure.”

FOI already published 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.41 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300362913 review of 202300338437
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former First Minister trip to America and COP27 attendance: FOI release

1. What positive benefits have come from Nicola Sturgeon's trip to the USA in May 2022 and can you show the analysis for the positive benefits of the trip? 2. What contracts and inward investment came to Scotland as a result of this trip to the USA? 3. Out of the 25 officials who attended COP27, what were the roles and...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-08-18
Reference
FOI/202300365689
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

Deputy First Ministers meetings with Lady Poole: 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 meetings with Lady Poole...

FOI already published 80 score 100 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-08-09
Reference
FOI/202300338420
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between Deputy First Minister and Lord Brailsford relating to Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting / call with Lord Brailsford about the Covid-19 Inquiry on 28 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.scot/pu...

FOI already published 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-08
Reference
FOI/202300338328
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Receipts and invoices for costs relating to Scottish Government's attendance at COP27: FOI Review

Original request - 202300345663 “Please provide the receipts for the Scottish Government's delegation to attend COP27. This includes any officials, ministers or their staff who attended the conference from the Scottish Government. I am looking for the invoices/booking confirmations for any travel, accommodation, food,...

FOI already published 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-29
Reference
FOI/202300349440 Review of 202300345663
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information considered by the UNCRC Strategic Implementation Board: FOI release

All reports, files and correspondence considered by the UNCRC Strategic Implementation Board.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-01
Reference
FOI/202300353310
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

2022 exam appeals - internal communications: FOI release

The following information regarding the 2022 exam appeals: All internal communication involving the following: Ministers Special Advisers Communication staff Learning Directorate staff Education Reform Directorate staff The time frame for this request is April 1, 2022 - present. Communication would include, but woul...

FOI already published 80 score 137 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-23
Reference
FOI/202200328831
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) regarding 2022 exam appeals: FOI release

Please release the following information regarding the 2022 exam appeals: All communication between the Scottish Government and the SQA regarding the 2022 exam appeals. The time frame for this request is April 1, 2022 – present.

FOI already published 80 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-05
Reference
FOI/202200328835
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Education Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council: FOI release

Request 1: All correspondence (including emails, text messages and any other method of communication) between Education Scotland and office of the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland on the issue of child protection, safeguarding and/or children's rights concerns in Scotland, between 01/01/2020 and the da...

FOI already published 80 score 10 working days correspondence whatsapp s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-30
Reference
FOI/202200329532
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Civil Service briefings produced on the UNCRC prior to the bill being introduced: FOI release

Copies of any briefings or memos or other analysis on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, produced by the Civil Service prior to the Bill being introduced to the Scottish Parliament.

FOI already published 80 score 235 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202100257620
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

‘Deer management’ and ‘Deer control’ correspondence received by Minister Lorna Slater MSP: FOI release

Internal and external correspondence received by Minister Lorna Slater MSP regarding ‘deer management’ and ‘deer control’ between 1 September 2021 and the present day.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200315354
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government expenditure on Airbnb: FOI Review

In each financial year since and including 2018/19, please provide the total Scottish Government expenditure on Airbnb, including the justification and links to the listings booked, if available.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202200284556 Review of 202200275989
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector