Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 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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Correspondence regarding Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) grading assessment rules:FOI Appeal

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) regarding the SPFL grading assessment rules relating to fan behaviour at football matches from 1st July 2017 to the morning of 30th November 2018.

FOI already published 80 score 301 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.36(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-21
Reference
foi-18-03666-appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotcoin: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between members of the Scotcoin company and officials working for or in the Scottish Government.”

FOI already published 80 score 11 working days correspondence meetings s.25 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI/202000057929
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documentation relating to FOI 201900009513 & subsequent review : FOI release

Written information held by the Scottish Government relating to FOI 201900009513. All case handling files regarding FOI 201900009513 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) All communication, internal and external, regarding FOI 201900009513 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) Any other...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-04
Reference
FOI/202000049606
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister complaints: FOI Review

1. dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff 2. at whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish ...

FOI already published 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-08-03
Reference
FOI/202000059000
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 Pandemic various questions: FOI release

The answers to 15 questions relating to the Scottish Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000045218
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Wild fisheries and salmon farming interactions: EIR release

Please provide information on wild fisheries and salmon farming interactions since 1 July 2018. Specifically, please include emails, letters, correspondence, Cabinet Briefings, media lines and any information relating to the Atlantic Salmon Trust, Fisheries Management Scotland, the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisatio...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 82 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.10(4) s.7 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000018305
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Complaints of sexual misconduct (Scottish Government) 2010 – 2020: FOI Review

A full count and disclosure of any complaints of sexual misconduct towards any woman or transgender woman by the organisation or any of its male or trans male members between 1/1/2010-1/1/2020 that may have been raised by any person whatsoever.

FOI already published 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2020-07-09
Reference
FOI/202000045267
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Cost and economic viability of implementing a Universal Income Basic Income : FOI release

"Any internal correspondence in the Scottish Government regarding a Universal Basic Income. (This might take the form of emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes, briefings or other). Specifically, but not limited to, the cost and economi...

FOI already published 80 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-09
Reference
FOI/202000034467
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Stonewall funding: FOI release

Details of the person responsible, their superior, and their department as it relates to FOI/18/00320 Please provide documentation clarifying this funding for “reporting hate crime”, specifically what laws were specified and definitions, the reasoning associating hate crime with ‘inclusion in public life’, specifics on...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.25(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-02
Reference
FOI/202000039717
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Reports of sexual impropriety : FOI release

1) How many reports have been made to the Scottish Government about sexual impropriety - be it sexual harassment, assault or rape - by one member of staff about another in the past 10 years? I would like this broken down by year, type of offence and the current employment status of the complainer and accused. 2) If an ...

FOI already published 55 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2020-06-24
Reference
FOI/202000019799
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Forestry creation schemes: EIR release

1. How much publicly-funded money is available in this financial year for forestry creation schemes in Scotland? How much of this comes from the EU or EU funds? 2. How much public funding is available each year over the next two years for forestry creation schemes in Scotland? Is any of this from the EU or EU funds? If...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-06-12
Reference
FOI/202000035632
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd funding: FOI release

“Please advise what the procedures and thresholds/limits are applicable to the Scottish Cabinet, and specifically provide details of the transaction that granted Ferguson Marine 45MM cash, with copies of the paper trail, the recommendation and the sign off for releasing the funds. Also please provide the paper trail an...

FOI already published 80 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.3(3) s.33(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-04
Reference
FOI/202000018506
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

All correspondence regarding COP 26: FOI release

- All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between Roseanna Cunningham and Alok Sharma relating to COP26. - All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or han...

FOI already published 80 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-06-03
Reference
FOI/202000019982
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

COP26 climate summit correspondence: FOI release

“Could you please provide copies of any correspondence since 1 January 2019 between the UK and Scottish governments or their representatives relating to the holding and organisation of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, along with any emails, memos, report, or other recorded information between officials or ministers...

FOI already published 80 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.25 s.32(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-05-26
Reference
FOI/202000012689
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Peel Ports: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Peel Ports regarding: a) The Hunterston PARC site in North Ayrshire, and/or b) Liquid Natural Gas import or storage and requesting dates, minutes, and a summary of the issue discussed of any meetings involving the Scottish Government and Peel Ports at which these t...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.42 s.11(2) s.10(5)
Published
2020-05-13
Reference
FOI/202000017765
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland Key Delivery and Performance Indicators: FOI Review

a. A list of the reports produced relating to the Fair Start Scotland Key Delivery (KDI) and Performance Indicators (KPI). b. The most recent Fair Start Scotland Delivery and Performance indicators reports. c. If possible to provide older KDI and KPI reports relating to all lots under the £600 limit, the last two repor...

FOI already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.25 s.27(1) s.38(1)
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000019294 Review
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Measuring Climate Change tree planting targets: EIR release

How many trees have been planted in Scotland since 5 May 2016, broken down by year? How are the Climate Change Plan tree planting targets being measured?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2020-03-17
Reference
FOI/247789
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

QI Consulting contract with Scottish Government for independent operational expert advice: FOI release

Your request is noted below: “To ask Scottish Ministers to provide the contract that was drawn up and agreed between both parties that enabled Commodore van Beek to commence his review. In addition, Mr van Beek states in his letter above that the review would be carried out with a colleague, Bert Niven, a director of ...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38 s.33 s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000017467
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Questions concerning LGBTI inclusive education: FOI release

1. An update on the parental withdrawal advice within the relationships, sexual health and parenthood education teaching guidance; and 2. Confirmation of who has been involved from which faith organisations in the delivery of the LGBT inclusive education recommendations. When and where they meet and how else did they ...

FOI already published 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000015416
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

23 October 2019 meeting Education Scotland and ADES: FOI Review

Further to my letter of 3 February, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for "information regarding the 23 October 2019 meeting involving the Scottish Government (including Deputy First Minister), Education Scotland and ADES".

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.25(1) s.29 s.29(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-02-26
Reference
FOI/202000016380
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence of meetings with Marine Biopolymers Ltd: EIR release

Details of all meetings Scottish Government Ministers and officials have attended with Marine Biopolymers Ltd, or their representatives, regarding proposals for Wild Seaweed Harvesting, including date, venue, attendees and meeting minutes and also provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.6 4 attachments
Published
2020-02-25
Reference
FOI/18/02318
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd & Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd relationship: FOI release

"the amount of money the Scottish Government (SG) has paid in respect of the contract for the two ferries 601 and 602 (including monies paid by CMAL and SG loans to FM) and also since nationalisation and including the costs of satisfying the various charges over assets of Ferguson Marine.”

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33 s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-02-21
Reference
FOI/20/00102
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Board 01 October 2019 minutes and agenda: FOI release

Please provide all drafts and copies of Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agendas relating to the Tuesday 01 October 2019 meeting. This should include versions of the minutes and agendas not published at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/minutes-meetings-and-agendas, and drafts p...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2020-01-08
Reference
FOI/19/02569
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Scottish Business Pledge: FOI release

1. The number of private sector businesses operating in Scotland that have signed up to the Scottish Business Pledge since its inception? (please do not include any public sector organisations in this figure) 2. A breakdown of private sector businesses that have signed up to the Scottish Businesses Pledge in each of t...

FOI already published 55 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.25 s.27 s.27(1)
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/201900007053
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence relating to behavioural analysis on income tax: FOI release

You asked for any civil servant briefings or documents that include behavioral analysis on income tax in 2019.

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2)
Published
2019-12-09
Reference
FOI/19/02488
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector