Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

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Angus Robertson's meetings: 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) Angus Robertson's meeting with Simon...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300338470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Chief Transformation Officer and Liberty Steel Dalzell Limited: FOI release

Any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following the meetings between officials and Jeff Kabel, chief transformation officer and Liberty Steel Dalzell Limited.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 162 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202200307641
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fundamental rights to air weapon owners: FOI release

A copy of the evaluation of interaction between the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 and article 17 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, prior to the 2015 legislation's implementation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202300337177
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland costs and Ministerial Papers: FOI release

A breakdown of the costs associated with organising and conducting Citizens assemblies in Scotland; any papers provided to Mike Russell MSP, Angus Robertson, George Adam MSP or any other relevant Minister regarding Citizens Assemblies and; any briefings, minutes, pre agenda papers, policy papers, notes, emails etc. rel...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.35(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-06
Reference
FOI/202200334314
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Discussions regarding the judicial review: FOI release

All notes, correspondence, actions to be taken from the meetings on November 2 and 13 between the First Minister, the permanent secretary and external legal advisers to discuss the judicial review.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100173910
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lord Advocate meeting with Deputy First Minister: FOI release

1) Minutes of any meeting between the Deputy First Minister John Swinney and the Lord Advocate on February 23, 2021; 2) Emails, texts and records of phone calls between the Deputy First Minister and the Lord Advocate, with necessary redactions of personal information, on 23 February 2021; and 3) Any follow-up contacts ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 96 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100210688
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Civil Service briefings produced on the UNCRC prior to the bill being introduced: FOI release

Copies of any briefings or memos or other analysis on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, produced by the Civil Service prior to the Bill being introduced to the Scottish Parliament.

FOI already published 80 score 235 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202100257620
Directorate
Children and Families 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

Scottish Government and GFG (Gupta Family Group) Alliance: FOI release

1) The full updated guarantee reimbursement agreement between the Scottish Government and GFG Alliance. Note I am not asking for the original agreement, but the updated version. 2) Any due diligence on this updated GRA

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200312443
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Applications for legal aid: FOI release

1. The number of applications to the Scottish Ministers to make payment from the legal aid fund in terms of section 4(c) of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 2. Any policy documents, manuals, and decision-making documents in respect of applications in terms of that section. 3. Copies of any ministerial submissions or...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.4 s.4(2) s.17(1) s.36 s.38(1)
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202200308739
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) equality practices agreement: FOI release

The EHRC has today announced that the SQA has signed an agreement to improve its equality practices. Under FOISA, please release any material held by the Scottish Government (specifically ministers, the learning directorate, special advisers and media/press office staff) regarding this agreement and the SQA’s signing o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 228 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202100244075
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Lord Advocate regarding the Supreme Court: FOI release

1) Any correspondence, including meetings, notes, memos, agendas, ministerial briefings and minutes, between the Scottish Government and the office of the Lord Advocate on the topic of the Lord Advocate's reference to the Supreme Court between January 1, 2022 and June 28, 2022. This should include any emails, letters, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-22
Reference
FOI/202200312193
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender recognition bill: FOI release

On 22 August 2018, then Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People Shirley-Anne Somerville met with various stakeholders to discuss the gender recognition bill. In a blogpost, Susan Sinclair (of the organisation ‘Scottish Women’) claims that she attended one of these meetings, along with numerous other acto...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-05
Reference
FOI/202200304607
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independence referendum and prospectus resources: FOI release

Given the rapidly increasing likely resources now being employed on another independent referendum, please supply me with exact details of that resource and the expected total budget, the Scottish Government is providing for the First Minister's referendum and independence planning, communications and public engagement...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-08-02
Reference
FOI/202200308344
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Vaccination status app: FOI release

1. How much was paid for the creation of the Covid Status app? 2. Any reports produced during the testing of the app by the developer before it was released. 3. Correspondence sent to and from the Deputy First Minister, Health Secretary and First Minister regarding the app between Tuesday September 28 and Tuesday 5 Oct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 105 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202100248440
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Internal communications regarding 2022 school examinations: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release any internal communication between the Scottish government members and staff (first minister, education secretary, special advisers, learning direct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 234 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100231959
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2022 school examinations: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release details of any meetings (dates, attendees, whether it was in person/online/telephone) and associated documents (emails, minutes, briefing documents,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 239 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100231963
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding 2022 National Qualifications: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release any documents (such as advice, analysis, briefings, options documents etc) outlining / analysing / considering etc. the options available for nation...

FOI already published 80 score 240 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100231966
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Legal considerations regarding Dalzell Steelworks: FOI release

“1. Please provide a copy of the information the Scottish Government holds on how disputes about state aid rules are resolved post-Brexit. Does the Scottish Government have any documentation which states that the Court of Session and Supreme Court now have responsibility for interpreting and ruling on any dispute relat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-07-14
Reference
FOI/202200272825
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Various questions regarding Section 25 of the Children (Scotland) Act 2020): FOI release

1. Since July 2021, how many applications have the Scottish Ministers received to use their discretionary powers to direct payments be paid out of the Scottish Legal Aid Fund for legal assistance for Participation Individuals (siblings seeking to exercise their rights under section 25 of the Children (Scotland) Act 202...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25 s.4(2) s.36 s.38(1) s.79 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-06
Reference
FOI/202200276053
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Internal correspondence mentioning For Women Scotland work: FOI Review

Further to my letter of 14 January 2022, I have now completed my review of Any internal correspondence among civil servants within the Children and Families Directorate, Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate, senior civil servants, ministers and special advisers which includes the name of the charity "ForWom...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 68 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2022-06-30
Reference
FOI/202200272543 Review of 202100248103
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22: FOI Review

What age children are targeted by the census? A full copy of the census. A copy of the ministerial sign-off of the census. A copy of senior civil service sign-off of the census. A copy of the data privacy risk assessment for the census. All communications with the FM and DFM on the subject of the census. The precise pu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) s.38 s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-29
Reference
FOI/202200270559 Review of 202100260600
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank CEO resignation correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers, special advisers and civil servants relating to the resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart from the Scottish National Investment Bank between January 25 2022 and March 16 2022. 2. All correspondence between Scottish Government civil servants, special advisers and m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200288213
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1. Any analysis conducted by the Scottish Government of the Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Scotland) Bill consultation. Please provide any analysis conducted after 14 December 2021 to the present date. 2. Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200284394
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Parliament legal correspondence regarding UNCRC Bill: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (letters, emails, texts or otherwise between Scottish Government Officials and Scottish Government Ministers on the subject of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill where "competency" or the Scottish Parliament's legal competence is discuss...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-22
Reference
FOI/202100257606
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector