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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Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project: EIR release

Copies of the following documents / pieces of information dated from 10 October 2019 to the date of this request: • any updates, amendments, applications and/or variations to the existing Marine Licence – Construction Ref: 05965; • any applications and/or consents to the Marine Licence – Construction Ref: 07161; • a co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(1) s.13 s.34(1)
Published
2020-04-24
Reference
FOI/202000019074
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Kelp harvesting working group correspondence and minutes: EIR release

Correspondence Marine Scotland have had with Marine Biopolymers with regarding kelp cutting around Scotland, Correspondence with any other companies Marine Scotland have corresponded with regarding kelp harvesting around Scotland. Correspondence and documents relating to environmental impact assessments on kelp harvest...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-23
Reference
FOI/202000015597
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Grouse Moor Management Group full cost of Werritty review: FOI release

A breakdown of the FULL financial cost of the recent Werritty review on grouse moor management. You've previously provided me with information about Prof Werritty's hourly rate and the number of work days he was paid for. However, I would also like details of ALL expense claims paid to Professor Werritty and any of his...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-04-09
Reference
FOI/202000021424
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Mossmorran Petrochemical Works, Fife Ethylene Plant, ExxonMobil correspondence: EIR release

You asked “for all correspondence, notes of meetings and telephone calls and any other documentation referring to the Mossmorran Petrochemical Works/Fife Ethylene Plant/ExxonMobil involving ministers (particularly but not exclusively Paul Wheelhouse and Roseanne Cunningham) or members of their offices.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/202000019447
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation relating to parliamentary question S5W-26056: FOI release

All material relating to the handling of Parliamentary Question S5W-26056. Please provide all information held relating to the above request, including but not exclusively all information held in the following formats: email, internal messaging, hardcopy, letter, file, report, graphic, publication, hand written notes,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000020240
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Publication of exam analysis - correspondence and drafts: FOI release

I would like to request the following materials under Freedom of Information: All communications between Ministers, Special Advisers and communication staff regarding the publication of exam analysis by the Scottish Government (see here: https://news.gov.scot/news/publication-of-exam-analysis) Any drafts of pages 1-3 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000017654
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Swedish Cohort study in sex reassignment surgery: FOI release

"Provide all references you hold to Dhejne, C., Lichtenstein, P., Boman, M., Johansson, A. L. V., Langstrom, N., and Landen, M. (2011) Long-term follow-up of transsexual persons undergoing sex reassignment surgery: Cohort study in Sweden, published in PloS One,6(2), 1–8, which relate to the findings of this research re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000017446
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

“Extended Presumption Against Short Sentences – Monitoring Information July 2019 – December 2019” statistical publication: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between Peter Malek, Justice Analytical Services and (i) Scottish Government ministers, (ii) special advisers, (iii) officials, (i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000017806
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Number of employees paid exit packages in excess of £95,000: FOI release

Details of the number of Scottish Government and Transport Scotland employees paid exit packages in excess of £95,000 from April 2016 to March 2018 including the number of such employees, the amount in each case, the department in which they worked and date of leaving.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000018147
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding the Swallow Roundabout (A90/A85 interchange): EIR release

You asked for: "1. Please supply copies of any communications between Transport Scotland and Springfield Homes (and their agents) which relate to the implementation of the now approved changes to the Swallow Roundabout (A90/A85 interchange). From Jan 1st 2018 to date. 2. Please supply copies of any communications bet...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000019145
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between various education departments & agencies regarding fees: FOI appeal

“Please provide digital copies of all emails, documents, memoranda, policy notices and legal advice in the possession of the Scottish Government which were received, written or sent during the period from 1 September 2011 to 1 April 2014, within, from or to, any of the following parts of the Scottish Government: SAAS, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000016099 Review
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Report received by Ardrossan Taskforce: EIR appeal

1. All Reports and consultant opinions received by the Ardrossan Taskforce regarding the new ferry terminal and pier, particularly those dealing with reliability and resilience of the ferry service. 2. A list of agencies consulted in terms of design and weather related access to Ardrossan harbour. 3. Public minutes o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 142 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 24 attachments
Published
2020-03-24
Reference
FOI/19/01463 Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Long term forest plan for Rossie Priory: EIR release

The long term forest plan for Rossie Priory.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-18
Reference
FOI/247788
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Plant health notices: EIR release

A copy of the following plant health notices: STH18_1843d STH18_0573B STH19_0023a_0448 STH19_0206 STH19_0314 STH17_0725

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-03-17
Reference
FOI/247787
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Pine ‘N’ Oak Snack bar payment: EIR release

Details regarding meetings, personnel or any breakdowns relating to how the final payment for the Pine ‘N’ Oak snack bar was reached

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI-202000017504
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Land adjacent Swallow Roundabout, Dundee and Dykes of Gray development correspondence: EIR release

You asked for – “All and any correspondence, including all and any documents, notes, daybooks, diary entries, minutes and emails whether held electronically or otherwise relating to or in respect of the land adjacent to Swallow Roundabout, Dundee (including all and any such correspondence relating to the potential comp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-03-09
Reference
FOI/19/02655
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Department of Education circular LJ/002/2012: FOI release

A copy of Scottish Government Department of Education circular LJ/002/2012 as sent out by Education Scotland to Scottish Universities.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-05
Reference
FOI/202000012775
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland new headquarters correspondence and timeline: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of calls, briefings and/or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville and any of the Executive Team at Social Security Scotland, between 1 July 2019 to present, regarding: a) The acquiring of new headquarters for Social Security Scotland in Dundee. b) A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-04
Reference
FOI/20/00118
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial correspondence concerning the Early Learning and Childcare expansion delivery progress report: FOI review

You asked for: Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) involving Scottish Government ministers and/or senior civil servants and/or special advisors regarding the following publication prior to its release date, including the original dr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/19/02233
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Lack of winter salt treatment on the M74 Junction 9: EIR release

Why the M74 at Junction 9 was not salted between 0000 on 23 January and 1200 on 25 January.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/20/00078
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Forest Estate Relief Road awarded Strategic Timber Transport Fund (STTF) grant: EIR release

A copy of all documents, applications, communications, analyses reports and decisions relating to the Forrest Estate Relief Road.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-02-26
Reference
FOI/20/00099
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A702/A703 Hillend study: EIR release

You asked “I'm e-mailing regarding the A702/A703 Hillend Junction just outside Edinburgh. It was reported recently in the press that Transport Scotland commissioned a study into safety improvements to be made to this junction after over 5000 conflicts within four days. I'd appreciate it if Transport Scotland would p...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-19
Reference
FOI/20/00076
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Provision of digital ear thermometers in baby boxes: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence involving Scottish Government ministers and/or officials from the last two years in which there is discussion about the provision of digital ear thermometers in baby boxes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-14
Reference
FOI/202000012185
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Concerns of gaining a Scottish University placement correspondence: FOI release

You asked for "the content of all letters sent to Nicola Sturgeon or John Swinney last year expressing concern that either they or someone they know had been unable to win a place at a Scottish university".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000012772
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector