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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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

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 regarding M8 Woodside between Glasgow City Council and Transport Scotland: EIR release

Please send me all correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council regarding the repair works to the M8 J16 - 17 - including (but not limited to) these repair works’ impact on the Underline Avenue project: its design and revised start and completion dates. As the information you have requested is ‘e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300355270
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on Paul Lowe leaving his role as Chief Executive of NRS: FOI release

When did the Scottish Government find out that Paul Lowe was leaving his role as chief executive of NRS and what were the reasons given for his departure? Will he receive a pay-off/redundancy package/any sort of financial benefit for leaving his role? If so, how much money will he get? All correspondence (including ema...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-01
Reference
202300347942
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Pamela Smith of Clydespace, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
202200331383
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between Jamie Hepburn and Alan Renwick from UCL: FOI release

Can you release any briefings, minutes and correspondence relating to the meeting between Jamie Hepburn and Alan Renwick from UCL on 27/04/23?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300369081
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gifts handed out by the Scottish Government for 2023, 2022 and 2021: FOI release

Please provide me with a list of presents and gifts handed out by the Scottish Government for 2023, 2022 and 2021. Please advise what the gifts were, how much they cost, who the recipient was and when the gifts were handed out.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
FOI/202300369999
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A78 trunk road inspections: EIR release

A copy of the last two Road inspections for the A78 trunk road from 218 Greenock Road to 173 Greenock Road Largs, and the frequency that the road inspections are taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
FOI/202300372988
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Speech given by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government at the UK Finance dinner on 6/10/22: FOI release

The speech given by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government at the UK Finance dinner on 6/10/22. Also, the briefing material prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government by SG officials, and any briefing material provided by UK Finance.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
202200334255
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of First Minister's Christmas card and staff members working on independence referendum: FOI release

How much of taxpayers' money was used to print the FM’s Christmas card this year? How much of taxpayers' money was spent on the 29 civil servants' wages that were working on the Independence Referendum and what they are being re employed to work on now?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
202200334524
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between Neil Gray and Anum Qaisar MP: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his meeting / video conference with Anum Qaisar MP on 6 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.scot/pub...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
202300339764
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Visit by Neil Gray to M/S Ambition ship (October 2022): FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his visit to the M/S Ambition ship on 19 October 2022, and all notes and records of this visit. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.scot/publications/ministerialengagement...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
202300339766
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Barry White of the NSET Delivery Board: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Barry White of the NSET Delivery Board, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200331359
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

Angus Robertson engagement with Spanish officials: FOI release

A list of meetings between Angus Robertson MSP and Spanish officials or politicians since his appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and for all minutes and notes taken regarding the topics of Catalonia or Scottish independence if they were discussed.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202300358653
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stephen Ingledew and their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Stephen Ingledew, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200331385
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Elaine Lorimer of Revenue Scotland, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200331391
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence on 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Professor John Batchler of Strathclyde University relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 20220032...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200331369
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Digital Academy: FOI release

In their most recent manifesto the SNP pledged to establish a ‘National Digital Academy’ which would "enable people to study for Highers at any time, any place, any age." Please release all material held by the Scottish Government regarding the establishment of the National Digital Academy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38 s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200290547
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments made to the Earl of Stair for storage of commercial vehicles: EIR release

According to the Register of Interests for the Earl of Stair the government has made arrangements to lease: "Approximately three hectares of land in Dumfries and Galloway provided to HM Government for temporary storage of commercial vehicles should need arise following change of UK status on 1 January 2021; one year c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200290950
Directorate
Topic
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

Queries concerning the nationalisation of ScotRail: FOI release

Can the Scottish government provide details of any correspondence (meetings, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, letters) between Scotrail/Abellio, Transport Scotland and Government Ministers relating to the Government takeover of Scotrail services? Can you provide details of any correspondence between Scotrail/A...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200288636
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Oil and/or gas in the North Sea, communications February-April 2022: EIR release

A copy of any communications from the UK Government relating to seeking more oil and/or gas in the North Sea, 21 February to 7 April 2022. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200293470
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All correspondence relating to resignation of the First Minister: FOI release

Please provide me with all correspondence, briefing notes, internal communications, memos and other relevant information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon from the beginning of 2023 until 15 February 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300343617
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector