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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The Scottish Crannog Centre grant awarded by Scottish Government: FOI release

On or about 2 August 2021 the Scottish Government made a grant of £51,000 to The Scottish Crannog Centre (reported here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-58063280) Under and in terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 please provide the following information: Such documentation as ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.9 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100238823
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Parliament and Call it Out: FOI release

You asked for any and all information, minutes of meetings and calls between the Scottish government, ministers and/or members of the Scottish Parliament and the special interest group Call it Out. Also, any and all information on meetings and/or calls between the Scottish government, minsters and/or members of the Sco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100237753
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence: FOI release

How many meetings has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, attended (either virtually or in person) where ‘Afghanistan’ was a subject on the agenda. I would like this information in the timeframe of between the date of his appointment to 15 August 2021. Please provide minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100237037
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

All communication (internal and external) involving Shirley-Anne Somerville (or her staff) regarding the Scottish National Standardised Assessments. This includes any attachments in the case of emails, as well as non-email communication such as messaging services. Any briefings, analysis or other official documents he...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236994
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Discussions with Pladis and trade unions regarding closure of McVities Tollcross: FOI release

I am seeking the following information from the Scottish Government, if it can be provided, regarding the closure of the Tollcross McVitie’s factory. 1. Written correspondence by way of emails or letters exchanged between the Scottish Government and pladis April 30, 2021 to the present date (August 12, 2021) regarding ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100230472
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Information Commissioner appeal Decision Notice 083/2021: FOI release

1. Any and all internal and external correspondence including emails, letters, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, text messages relating to government business from officials, ministers, and special advisers and any other interested party relating to the consideration of the Scottish Information Commissioner appeal wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.35(1) s.35(2) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100223873
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information pertaining to the Mobilisation Recovery Group: FOI review

1. The dates on which the Mobilisation Recovery Group have met in 2021 and a copy of the papers and minutes for those meetings. 2. The dates on which the Mobilisation Recovery Group has been scheduled and subsequently cancelled. 3. A copy of correspondence sent to members of the Mobilisation Recovery Group since the st...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100235816 Review of 202100226923
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Official engagement with Sir Tom Hunter: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Matheson and Tom Hunter on 27th October 2020 and 25 November 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38 s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100232182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding investment made by Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP): FOI release

Following your FoI received on 7 July 2021 for information regarding LEADER funding of the CEVIC Building you asked for additional information on the investment by Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) under the Rural Development Contract: Rural Priorities (RDC:RP): A. A copy of the original Grant Application (an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235497
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Repealing of parts 4 & 5 of Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014: FOI release

Per FOISA, please advise me of all information contained in your records regarding Repealing of Parts 4 & 5 of CYPA Scotland 2014. 1. Please confirm the dates from when the existing named person or child’s plan commenced practice? 2. Please confirm the whether the existing named person or child’s plan is still in pract...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100234636
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS): FOI release

1. How much has NHS Scotland paid out in clinical negligence in the last 10 years? 2. Please could you provide details of amount per year over the decade, per council area, per health department? 3. How much compensation was paid out per year in mental health services clinical negligence overall last year? - How much o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100239003
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Timeframe required for an independent Scotland to re-join the EU: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100227221 In relation to a previous request made (202100203619), you requested (a) “any reference to how you have concluded that the Public Interest test or indeed the section 29(1)(a) exemption should be applied. Could you firstly therefore please forward me any documentation you have which ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100234945 review of 202100227221
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 Long Covid leads: FOI release

A list of Long Covid leads across the whole of NHS Scotland, email addresses for each lead and respective team specifically overseeing Long Covid care at each of the Scottish Health boards.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-22
Reference
FOI/202100239200
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of staff and annual spend on Scottish Government international offices: FOI release

A breakdown of the yearly totally spend on each of our international offices, including office maintenance, expenditure on events, travel and salaries. A breakdown of the number of staff on each Scottish Government pay band in each of these offices.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100240452
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Information pertaining to overseas facilitates: FOI release

1. List of overseas location facilities (offices, etc.) the Scottish Government has established since 2010 2. List of overseas location facilities (offices, etc.) currently in operation and funded by the Scottish Government 3. For each location currently being funded, please provide the following information: (a) Count...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100238847
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Contracts in place regarding GFG Alliance, Lochaber Guarantee and Reimbursement agreement: FOI review

The response to my FOI request (202100226683) isn't satisfactory and I am requesting that you carry out an internal review. The response is incomplete and the exemptions claimed do not apply. Furthermore, the public interest test has not been properly carried out. This is a bespoke project and the claimed section 33 ex...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33 s.33(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100234677 Review of 202100226683
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 communications regarding public inquiry into pandemic handling: FOI release

'All communications from members of the public to the SG in calendar year 2021 on the subject of a public inquiry into the SG's handling of the pandemic'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100232033
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Minister for Transport engagement: FOI release

1. Since Graeme Dey MSP’s appointment as Minister of Transport: a. How many meetings has the Minister held with: i. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited ii. CalMac Ferries Ltd iii. David Macbrayne Ltd iv. Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd v. Tim Hair, Turnaround Director, Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd vi. Trade Uni...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100230806
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Cyber Resilience Leaders Board and Advisory Board minutes: FOI release

1. Can you tell me how much funding has been provided to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre by the Scottish Government over the past 7 years please? 2. Can you provide me with the minutes of the National Cyber Resilience Leaders Board and the National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board for the past 5 years please?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.31(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100233141
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COP26 climate change summit policing costs: FOI release

1. The memorandum of understanding between the UK Government and Scottish Government on the cost of policing the COP26 summit and how the costs will be recovered by Police Scotland. 2. Correspondence sent or received between January 2020 and August 2021 by special advisers, ministerial offices, ministers, or officials ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100232898
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) appeal rates 2021: FOI release

Any communication, internal or external, discussing / responding to concerns about the quantity of appeals that the SQA may receive in relation to any 2021 appeals processes. The time frame for this request is 1/2/2021 - 2/6/2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-12
Reference
FOI/202100208815
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial briefings provided between 18th May 2021 and 2nd June 2021: FOI release

All briefings provided to the new Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, the Minister for Children and Young People and the Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Training between 18th May 2021 and 2nd June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 74 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1)
Published
2021-10-11
Reference
FOI/202100208478
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Cambo project: FOI release

1. Please provide the minutes of all meetings Ministers/Cab Secs have had in calendar years 2020 and 2021 with the companies behind the Cambo project on the subject of the Cambo project. 2. Please provide all communications to and from the companies behind the Cambo project on Cambo, covering calendar years 2020 and 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-11
Reference
FOI/202100232035
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Various questions surrounding Scottish Government antisemitism policy: FOI release

Q1. Definition of antisemitism Q1a. You informed us on 31st October 2019 that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition of Antisemitism (‘IHRA Definition’) was adopted including all of its examples by Scottish Government on 13th June 2017. Unfortunately the link you had supplied in your email of 31st ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-07
Reference
FOI/202100233372
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector