Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Scottish Growth Scheme various questions: FOI release

1. Any briefings and/or memos to cabinet ministers regarding the Scottish Growth Scheme and its current status and future. I would like anything produced within the last 12 months. 2. Any briefings/memos or other correspondence that pertains to the future of the Scottish Growth Scheme when it’s initial three year perio...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-12
Reference
FOI/19/01921
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Child abuse in Scottish football correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Copies of any letters/emails sent by members of the public or stakeholders to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or the First Minister on the subject of child abuse in Scottish football or the convictions of persons for child abuse in Scottish football. Please limit to the time period 1 October 2018 t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-10
Reference
FOI/19/01898
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Delays to introduction of Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: FOI release

a) All legal advice and or guidance on whether Sexual Harm Prevention Orders can be introduced in Scotland with conditions of residence attached instead of waiting for further legislation in the UK parliament. b) All information contained in documents and correspondence with regard to the delay in the introduction of S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-03
Reference
FOI/201900002897
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

The historic and current financing of Equality Network Limited (ENL): FOI review

Information related to to the historic and current financing of Equality Network Limited (ENL) by the Scottish Government and any and all additional funding to organisations and groups related or tied to Trans issues.

FOI clarification 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 32 attachments
Published
2019-09-02
Reference
FOI/19/01084
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Rural Finance (Scotland) Bill and 'No Deal' correspondence regarding agriculture: FOI release

You asked for: i) All correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates of meetings (internal and external), minutes of meetings (internal and external), briefings since 1 January 2018 between the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Scottish Government officials in specific relation to the Rural ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/19/01577
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

Abernyte Primary School closure correspondence: FOI release

You asked for copies of all responses sent to the Scottish Government by interested parties in relation to Perth and Kinross Council's decision to close Abernyte Primary School, which was subsequently 'called-in' by Scottish Ministers. You should note that the responses you have requested are considered to be represent...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.15(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/201900003103
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Changes to State Pension age for women and WASPI Campaign correspondence: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence from the past year between the First Minister, Scottish Government officials, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People concerning changes to State Pension age for women and WASPI Campaign.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 91 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-21
Reference
FOI/19/00929
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland - service design of Healthcare Professional Assessment Function: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide the agreed contract for the Service Design of the Social Security Scotland Desk Based and Face to Face Healthcare Professional Assessment Function.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.33 s.38 s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-19
Reference
FOI/19/01697
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Safer drug consumption room correspondence with UK Home Office: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence (including letters and emails) from the past two years between Scottish Government ministers / officials and the UK Home Office on the subject of a safer consumption facility/drug consumption room) in Glasgow.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-16
Reference
FOI/19/01755
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) correspondence and future structure: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) Documentation outlining plans for the future structure and funding of the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme Timeframe: since September 2018...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01661
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) minutes: FOI release

You asked for: Minutes of meetings where the LFASS scheme was discussed by Scottish Government officials.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01662
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Future plans and farm payment model - post Brexit: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to a plan outlining a future farm payment model post-Brexit Documentation outlining plans for a future farm payment model post Brexit Timeframe: since September 2018. FOI/19-01664: Documentation outlining ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01663
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

Delay to R100 airship - Correspondence with Paul Wheelhouse: FOI release

You asked for “Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) (a) received and (b) sent by Paul Wheelhouse regarding the delay to R100”.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-14
Reference
FOI/19/01680
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Edinburgh Airport correspondence with Scottish Government: FOI release

Please provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Edinburgh Airport in May and June 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-14
Reference
FOI/19/01712
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Loan to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited: FOI appeal

All information held regarding the loan of £30 million made by the Scottish Government in June 2018 to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited, including but not limited to: 1. All minutes and notes of meetings held between FME Limited and the Scottish Government. 2. The loan agreement including interest terms and basis ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 129 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.25(1) 36 attachments
Published
2019-08-13
Reference
FOI/18/01835
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Various questions relating to the Equality Network: FOI release

You asked us to provide information relating to the Equality Network: 1) I formally request copies of the latest and current Child Protection/Vulnerable Adults Policies for the three organisations, ENL, LGBTYS, and Stonewall Scotland. 2) Please any documentation that refutes this conclusion that ‘the Scottish Governm...

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.15 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.14 s.10 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01568
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Consultation on Disability Assistance - drafting plan and timeline: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for the drafting plan and timeline used to devise the Consultation on Disability Assistance. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-08
Reference
FOI/19/00779
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund correspondence: FOI release

You asked copies of all correspondence made from the Scottish Government including staff and members, both internally and externally on the Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-07
Reference
FOI19/01669
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

National Audit Office report in overpayments of Carer’s Allowance: FOI review

Further to my letter of 25 June 2019 I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I apologise for the time this has taken which was as a result of your request relating to information provided by another government department, and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.21(4) s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-06
Reference
FOI/19/01333
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Independent Review of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments - drafts, correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the Independent Review of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments at Primary 1 (the independent review) under FOISA: • Any draft copies/versions of the independent review • All communication between the Scottish Government and David Reedy (including staff wo...

FOI already published 80 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-31
Reference
FOI/201900002056
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Glasgow City Council and homelessness after official statistics released: FOI release

As a follow up to last week’s release of the official homelessness statistics, please see the below request for information: In the period 1 January 2009 to present, what requests have been made to Glasgow City Council requiring them to prepare a homelessness strategy and/or review their homelessness strategy, in term...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.1 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-31
Reference
FOI/19/01563
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland and Gemini Rail Group correspondence - Glasgow Railway Works: FOI release

Any communications since January 2018 between the Transport Scotland and Gemini Rail Group, Mutares or Knorr-Bremse regarding the Glasgow Railway Works (also known as St Rollox, the "Caley", the Caledonian Railway Works and the Springburn Works). Any communications since January 2018 between Transport Scotland and the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-29
Reference
FOI/19/01472
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Notes and correspondence with North Lanarkshire Council - St Ambrose school campus, Coatbridge: FOI release

You asked for: • "Any briefing documents provided to Scottish Ministers on St Ambrose school campus in Coatbridge within the last year (prior to 20 June 2019)" (Fol/19/10503) • "Any correspondence (emails, letters, phone calls or otherwise) between Scottish Government ministers, senior civil servants or special advis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-29
Reference
FOI/19/01503, FOI/19/01504
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Independent Review of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments at Primary 1 information: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the Independent Review of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments at Primary 1 (the independent review) under FOISA: Any draft copies/versions of the Scottish Government’s response to the independent review All internal communication regarding the independe...

FOI already published 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 18 attachments
Published
2019-07-26
Reference
FOI/201900002062
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agendas: FOI review

Further to my email of 28/06/2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request dated 30 May 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) which asked: Under FOISA, please provide all drafts and copies of Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agend...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-25
Reference
FOI/19/01363
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector