Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 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) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 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 3 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 962 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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MS Victoria contracts and plans: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence within SG officials, ministers, Edinburgh City Council and all other agencies regarding the procurement, launch and operation of the above vessel. 2. Please provide all frameworks, plans and all other documentation for regulation, inspection and safeguarding of the ship and people ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200315064
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dundee traffic lights correspondence, Dundee City Council and AMEY: FOI release

The correspondence between AMEY and Dundee City Council where AMEY asked Dundee City Council to look at manually controlling the timings at both junctions to mitigate the unacceptable delays on the network. https://goo.gl/maps/XGnL6F9Tk6LAZ81Y6 56.480326, -2.952853 A90, Dundee DD4 9BS I have been in correspondence w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 2 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300367803
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

HaskoningDHV's information supplied in the Ferguson Marine contract: FOI release

Any information or reports supplied by HaskoningDHV to the Scottish Government as part of this contract: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455838

FOI partially withheld 90 score 94 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200327841
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes and reports regarding rejection of the business case and all records pertaining to Beattock station: FOI release

Minutes and reports on the latest decision not to progress with the STAG recommendations regarding its opening. I refer in particular to the rejection of the business case and all records pertaining to Beattock station.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300364234
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Car parking arrangements at Agnes Husband House in Dundee: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of car parking spaces located at Enterprise House, Dundee (or its immediate surroundings) that are currently assigned to the Client Services Delivery division for staff working at Agnes Husband House, Dundee. Request for information 2: The occupancy rate of the aforementioned car ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300365055
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government, the Crown Office and the Scottish Prison Service: FOI Release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government, including officials and Ministers, and representatives of a) the Crown Office and b) the Scottish Prison Service relating to the report, Still Nothing to See Here?, published in November 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300337140
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Local council responses to plans to introduce a National Care Service: FOI release

Local council responses to the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a National Care Service, outlining for each council whether they accepted or rejected the legislation, their reasons for doing so, and any recommendations they have made regarding the Bill.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.22 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200321330
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Investigation regarding allegations of bullying by Fergus Ewing: FOI Release

A copy of all correspondence between the First Minister's office and the FDA union about the investigation and/or report into allegations of bullying by Fergus Ewing while he was a minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200305233
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Detailed SQUIRE data for North of Scotland: FOI release

For every station in the Highland Council and Moray council areas, please could you send me the latest detailed SQUIRE survey data?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300365186
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal correspondence and discussions within the Scottish Government regarding FOI reference number 202300349504: FOI release

All of the records of internal correspondence and discussions within the Scottish Government which took place relating to your initial request for information under FOI reference number 202300349504.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300354799
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government Dublin office operations: FOI release

Katy McNeil heads up the Dublin Office of the Scottish Government. What is the role and purposes of that office and Ms McNeil? Is there any measure of achievement? For example, a cost effective analysis? What is the salary afforded to Ms McNeil? What has been the annual budget for the office for the past 5 years?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
FOI/202300382812
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Government Berlin office operations: FOI release

Alexandra Stein heads up the Berlin Office of the Scottish Government. What is the role and purposes of that office and Ms Stein? Is there any measure of achievement? For example, a cost effective analysis? What is the salary afforded to Ms Stein? What has been the annual budget for the office for the past 5 years?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
FOI/202300382794
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

John Swinney's meetings 26 September and 6 October 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to John Swinney's meetings with David Tydeman on September 26, and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300338423
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon Meetings August 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Nicola Sturgeon's call with Equinor...

FOI already published 80 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12(1) s.25(1) s.29 s.38(1) s.12 s.22 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200331296
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ivan McKee's meeting from September 23, 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Ivan McKee's meeting with Daniel Pravee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202300338436
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SQA appeals 2022: FOI release

In a recent FOI response, the government provided me with a document listing the ‘key points’ of a meeting between the SQA, Scottish Government and Universities Scotland on the 3rd of November 2022. This document states: “Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the difficulties and challenges encountered this year in r...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202300343877
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

John Swinney meetings September 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) John Swinney's meeting with South Ui...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 87 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.27(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202300338415
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding for Circularity Scotland: FOI release

Correspondence from the last twelve months between the Scottish Government, including minister and special advisers, and the Scottish National Investment Bank, concerning funding and investment for Circularity Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 18 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200303659
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Items of information regarding Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville: FOI Release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville for her meeting/video conference with the ICEA on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.sco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202300339784
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Correspondence pertaining to the Gender Recognition Unit: FOI release

All communications between the Unit and the following bodies: Alliance Defending Freedom The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty The Christian Institute Christian Action, Research and Education Evangelical Alliance, Scotland For Women Scotland The LGB Alliance Communications may mean emails, letters...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200308319
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Universities Scotland and the Scottish Government (15 June and 25 July 2022): FOI release

Email correspondence between Universities Scotland and the Scottish Government pertaining to meetings between these two bodies on the 15th of June 2022 and 25th July 2022. Any physical notes that were taken in the meetings between Universities Scotland and Scottish Government officials on the 15th of June 2022 and the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200318790
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Victor Madrigal, UN Independent expert on sexual orientation and gender identity: FOI release

All information held relating to meetings held with Ministers or officials in May 2023 with the UN Independent Expert on SOGI, Victor Madrigal, including papers relating to arrangements, briefings, agendas and any handwritten or other notes of discussion at the meetings. Please confirm that this includes a search for a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300354797
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Additional care beds announcement 10 January 2023: FOI release

A copy of all documents which discuss the Government being made aware of, and deciding how to respond to, the Scottish Liberal Democrat press release on 12th May 2023 around the number of additional interim care beds that Humza Yousaf announced on 10th January 2023 including all correspondence involving ministers, Spec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300365557
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector