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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Scottish and UK Government correspondence on setting the Scottish budget 2020-21: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence, including but not limited to emails, phone records, letters and text messages between the Scottish and UK Governments over the Scottish budget setting process for the financial year 2020/21.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence whatsapp s.30 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011979
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Ministers and Alan Werritty correspondence concerning the Grouse Moor Management report: FOI release

You asked for: All drafts of the Werritty report into grouse moor management communicated between Prof Alan Werritty (or his team) and Scottish Government Ministers. All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and the author (or his team), from the time of submission, and receipt of the first draft by Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011709
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scotcoin Correspondence: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between members of the Scotcoin company and FinTech Scotland. 2. Please provide all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011924
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Statistical data pertaining to Statutory Plant Health Notices issued in 2019: EIR release

You asked for: A full copy of the spreadsheet pertaining to SPHN's issued in 2019 which is referenced (as an extract copy of data) within an email from Scottish Forestry staff member dated 6th January 2020 13:18.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/20/00030
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forestry samples documentation and submissions: EIR release

A copy of the original documentation associated with the lab sample submission and lab results pertaining to samples SESPSTH19_0349JL01 and SSOKSTH19_0967.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/20/00034
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) since 1 Jan 2017: EIR release

A copy of every 50th Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) issued since 1 Jan 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-02-07
Reference
FOI/20/00032
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Records regarding a publication article in Gender Recognition reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

You asked for "all information held in the Scottish Government's records regarding the article The restroom and locker room wars: Where to pee or not to pee (Eckes 2017), published in The Journal of LGBT Youth, 14(3), which is cited on p174 of the consultation paper on the Gender Recognition reform (Scotland) Bill, iss...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000011225
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Whitesands Proposal and Public Enquiry: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information relating to the Whitesands Proposal and Public Inquiry. You asked for the information below covering the period October 2018 to 2 December 2019 relating to the Whitesands Proposal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000014586
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland – “…working together to get the question right” : FOI release

Full disclosure on the project comprising “Sex and/or gender – working together to get the question right” 1. Who took the decision to initiate this study? 2. Who framed the terms of reference? 3. What law promoted the obligation to carry out this study? 4. Were existing Disclosure Scotland staff involved? If yes, how ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.38(1) s.8 s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-02-03
Reference
FOI/19/02700
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

(Trans)forming single gender services and communal accommodations article: FOI release

All information held in the Scottish Government's records regarding the article (Trans)forming single gender services and communal accommodations (2017), published in Social and Legal Studies 26(5), which is cited on p174 of the consultation paper on the Gender Recognition reform (Scotland) Bill, issued on 17 December ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-01-31
Reference
FOI/202000011201
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Documents relating to case against former First Minister: FOI release

You asked for "any and all information held by the Scottish Government on its investigation into former First Minister Alex Salmond over claims of sexual impropriety. The documents I would like to request should include, but not be limited to, minutes of meetings, emails and official reports."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.35(1) s.35(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-29
Reference
FOI/202000010911
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

1994 A77 Route Action Plan between Ayr and Stranraer: FOI release

1. I request the full content, in electronic format, of the 1994 A77 Route Action Plan between Ayr and Stranraer. 2. If the full RAP cannot be provided, then at minimum I request specifically: a) what improvement measures were recommended b) what improvement measures were progressed, and for each of these: the date...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-28
Reference
FOI/20/00012
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Gender recognition consultations - information collection: FOI release

You asked for: "Evidence of consultation with any other professionals experienced in working with gender dysphoric children and young people. Evidence of all research studies on gender dysphoric children and adolescents that were considered. Evidence of consultation with professionals in the area of child developmen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/201900010673
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Restocking tree felling at Newmains Farm Steading, Dirleton: EIR release

You asked for the following information regarding tree felling at Newmains farm steading, Dirleton: Whether an appeal has been lodged against the restocking direction.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-24
Reference
FOI/20/00052
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Cromarty Community Development Trust funding withdrawal correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: Copies of all correspondence relating to a recent decision by VisitScotland to withdraw £200,000 that had been awarded from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) to Cromarty Community Development Trust (CCDT). This should include all communications leading to the decision to withdraw the money, i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/19/02279
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Money and tax, Public sector

The Association of British Credit Unions correspondence with Ministers: FOI release

Your request of 13 December 2019 You asked: “Can I please request all correspondence and meeting minutes between Jamie Hepburn and ABCUL(Association of British Credit Union) in the last 12 months?” Your request of 6 January 2020 You asked: “Can I please request the last 18 months communications including minutes of me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/19/02698
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

A77 Kennedy's Pass between Lendalfoot and Ardwell: EIR release

“We would be obliged to receive the following information in respect the A77 at Kennedy's Pass, located between Lendalfoot and Ardwell, South Ayrshire. Copies of inspection records from June 2017 until present. Details of any works carried out on the road at this location from June 2017 until present. Details of any c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-01-17
Reference
FOI/19/02679
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding meeting involving the Scottish Government (including Deputy First Minister), Education Scotland and ADES: FOI release

Please release the following information under FOISA regarding the 23 October 2019 meeting involving the Scottish Government (including Deputy First Minister), Education Scotland and ADES All communications regarding the meeting All materials prepared in advance of the meeting All notes from the meeting, including any...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
201900009848
Directorate
Topic

Felling permission and restocking at the Lundiemuir Plantation: EIR release

You asked for the following information on Lundiemuir Plantation: A copy of the wildlife survey that was submitted with the application. A copy of the licence granted. Details of the replanting scheme including timescale.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/20/00026
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Island of Rockall: EIR release

You asked for: All communications between Marine Scotland and the Department of Agriculture in Ireland on the subject of the island of Rockall in July 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02656
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Land Parcel Identifier (LPID) database information: EIR release

You asked for: A database containing the following 2018 data for each LPIS PRCL_ID that we previously supplied, extracted for each of Permanent Land and Seasonal Land: Total land parcel area R1 Total land parcel area R2 Total land parcel area R3 Verified exclusions Land activity Land use code Land use code area LFASS...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/201900009488
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Gallowgate Street - inspection and works records: EIR release

We would be obliged to receive the following information in respect of the Gallowgate Street in Largs. We enclose a google map and image of the area showing the particular part of Gallowgate Street we are investigating. Copies of inspection records from July 2018 until present. Details of any works carried out on the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/19/02641
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Galloway Council correspondence regarding Private Finance Initiative (PFI) waste: FOI release

You asked: I would like to request under FOI a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding the waste PFI since the start of 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/201900009236
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Ministerial pension related questions: FOI release

Your request: 1. Has the First Minister been subject to an annual allowance pension charge in any of the following time periods (please specify): 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19? 2. If yes, please state how much that charge was/charges were? 3. Did the First Minister pay employee pension contributions at 6% or 11...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-01-10
Reference
FOI/19/02654
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills