Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,641releases indexed
40,480attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5150 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 2 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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Scottish Government Nordic office: FOI release

1. How much is the Scottish government spending on staffing the Nordic Office? 2. What salary is the head of the Nordic Office making? 3. List of official meetings held by Scot Gov Nordic Office staff and outside bodies/businesses since it opened?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200321776
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

PPA-320-2162 communications: EIR release

Copies of records of any meetings or phone calls between the following parties and the DPEA : Clowes Developments and any of their agents (including RMP); Held with any representatives or employees from North Lanarkshire Council If records have not been kept, confirmation of the dates calls or meetings took place, thei...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200324287
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Single building assessment and cladding remediation: EIR Review

From original request 202200313900 The Single Building Assessment and Cladding Remediation Unit business cases, including all revisions. The organisational breakdown structures for the Single Building Assessment and Cladding Remediation Unit programmes. The risk registers for the Single Building Assessment and Claddin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200321870 Review of 202200313900
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

A77-Four way traffic lights system update: EIR release

Urgent access to the most recent plans for the proposed changes and timescales for the road traffic system on the A77 next to the Cortin Road and Maybole Rd Junctions.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-27
Reference
FOI/202200322412
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy's current multi functional devices and printing/scanning services contract: FOI release

I would like to make a request for the following information relating to the authority's current Multi-Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contract(s): 1.What services are included in the contract(s)? (e.g. printing vs scanning etc) 2.Which supplier is delivering them? (If in-house, please confirm or if...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.15 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30
Published
2022-10-26
Reference
FOI/202200315054
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Health Board operation of Workforce Policies: FOI Review

Thank you for your review request dated 15 September 2022 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). You have requested a review of point 3 of your original request (ref 202200316244) which is as follows: When was the last meeting held between the Cabinet Secretary and appropriate representation from...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200320792 Review of 202200316244
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland existing contract register: FOI release

“I would like to submit a request for some information from the organisation, in relation to their contract’s register. The FULL contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: 1. Contract Reference -Unique reference num...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-17
Reference
FOI/202200316392
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Trade Union Congress correspondence: FOI release

Email correspondence between the Scottish Trade Union Congress and the Scottish Government pertaining to meetings between these two bodies on the 21st of June 2022 and 20th July 2022. Any physical notes that were taken in the meetings between the Scottish Trade Union Congress and Scottish Government officials on the 21...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-12
Reference
FOI/202200318786
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments to external suppliers: FOI release

Information on all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2021-01-01 and 2021-12-31 to include: Supplier name Amount paid, excluding VAT Payment date (or some other relevant transaction date) A unique invoice-id or a transaction-id number for each payment. Some description of the na...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-11
Reference
FOI/202200320833
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Patient Safety Commissioner role: FOI release

Documents and correspondence from 2022 relating to the remit of the new Patient Safety Commissioner role.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-11
Reference
FOI/202200318168
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Itemised expenditure on Edinburgh Tram: FOI release

Provide a detailed, itemised breakdown of spending incurred by the Edinburgh Tram enquiry to date, including details of the value of each payment, the date of each payment, the recipient of the payment and a short description outlining the purpose of the payment. You requested the information be supplied as a machine r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-11
Reference
FOI/202200319002
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deposit return emails to/from the First Minister: EIR release

A copy of emails and attachments received and sent by the First Minister's office regarding the forthcoming deposit return scheme from the period 1st October 2021 to 31st December 2021 and a copy of minutes of meetings held with the First Minister or her staff to discuss the forthcoming deposit return system during the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-11
Reference
FOI/202200318741
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings regarding the Scottish Education Exchange programme: FOI release

1. Please provide details of what meetings (a) Scottish Government officials and (b) Scottish ministers specifically have held since May 2021 regarding the proposed Scottish Education Exchange programme. Please provide a copy of all the agendas, supporting papers and minutes of these meetings. 2. Please provide details...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-10
Reference
FOI/202200317468
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spent on painting and decorating: FOI release

The amount spent on painting and decorating by the Scottish Government from January 2015 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-06
Reference
FOI/202200316811
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding pandas in Edinburgh Zoo: EIR release

"Correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between Scottish Government and Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo, and especially in regards to plans when the lease for the pandas ends in 2023,” between 01/10/2021 an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-06
Reference
FOI/202200319599
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender Recognition and transgender inmates: 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 Ministers of the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison service regarding the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) and transgender in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200313388
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Edinburgh Zoo pandas: EIR request

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. ... This would include permits, inspections and licences. Or incident investigations.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314514
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal correspondence request: FOI release

Copies of all internal Scottish Government email correspondence (including Marine Scotland, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) discussing the responses to these two previous FOI requests: FOI/202100132049 and FOI/202200292407

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
202200313781
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Ross Greer MSP: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP since January 1, 2022, including emails, phone calls (including minutes of these), in-person meetings, Whatsapp messages, Twitter messages, Signal messages and any other smartphone communication. 2. All correspondence between Ross Greer MSP and John Swinn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200315607
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ukraine Scottish Refugee Council correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) and Scottish Government (SG) regarding: Q1. The suggestion and introduction of any expanded service or funding related to Ukraine. Q2. The First Minister's visit to SRC on 16 March. Q3. The use of temporary accommodation - including hotels, tower blocks and cruise l...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200315249
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

Health Secretary visits: FOI release

(1) The minutes or official record of what was discussed by the Health Secretary and staff of both hospitals during the visits. 2) The outcome of the meetings and visits, what was agreed and what decisions would be acted upon. 3) Correspondence between the Scottish Government and each hospital that prepared and set up ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314663
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Single sex spaces: FOI released

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) regarding single-sex spaces in Scottish Government facilities since 7 May 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314448
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Glasgow School of Art (GSA) - Correspondence regarding the 2018 Mackintosh Building fire

Details of any correspondence between Scottish Government Officials/ Civil Servants and the Glasgow School of Art, following the 2018 fire at the Mackintosh building. The correspondence should cover the following: 1. Any information/ comment/ conclusion in the immediate aftermath of the incident (from 16 June 2018-Augu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314725
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

International Cycling Union Cycling Championship correspondence: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise regarding the 2023 UCI Cycling Championships.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200310370
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector