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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Information pertaining to Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100226158 1) Correspondence sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Queen's legal representatives and the Crown regarding the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013, including but not exclusively on whether any of its clause...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100253398 review of 202100226158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Briefing notes and communications around Homes for Scotland event: EIR Review

Your request, reference 202100240001: “In relation to the Homes for Scotland (HfS) virtual event on the 15 September 2021: 1. Copies of all briefing notes and advice provided to the Minister for Public Finance, Planning & Community Wealth by Special Advisors and Civil Servants; 2. Copies of all communications between H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.16(3) s.11(2) s.4 s.7 s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2022-01-24
Reference
FOI/202100254655 Review of 202100240001
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between SQA and Scottish Government regarding appeals process: FOI Release

All communication between the SQA and Scottish Government (ministers, special advisers, learning directorate officials) regarding / referring to the appeals system for 2021 results, the details of which have now been published on the SQA website: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/79049.html The time frame for this request is...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 141 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-24
Reference
FOI/202100208810
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Social Security Scotland recruitment: FOI release

Correspondence (including letters, emails, phone calls, briefing and/or otherwise) between the Social Security Scotland Executive Team and the Cabinet Secretary Shona Robison MSP or any of her directorate regarding recruitment of staff at Social Security Scotland. You asked for this information over the last six months...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100252837
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding Whiteshore Cockles since July 2021: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 26 July 2021 including any Cabinet Secretary, internal correspondence, complaints, photos, videos, emails, letters and any other information.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100254831
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Care home discharge data request submitted to Public Health Scotland: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100244601 Emails from/to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social and their staff, and any email attachments; Internal meeting minutes, or reports; Media briefing notes prepared by the Cabinet Secretary and/or government press office in case of approaches for comment by media outlets. Yo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100256097 review of 202100244601
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings held with Phoenix Futures relating to new drug rehabilitation centre: FOI release

I would like to use FOI to request all notes or minutes from all meetings, phone calls, virtual meetings between the Scottish Government officials/ civil servants and ministers and Phoenix Futures from March 2021 to now regarding the announcement of a new drug rehabilitation centre in North Ayrshire https://www.gov.sco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100253011
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between ministers and Scottish Rugby Union relating to 2021 season: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish ministers and the Scottish Rugby Union, relating to the December 2020 agreement to field a GB Sevens team for the 2021 season. Please also include any correspondence - regardless of topic - between Scottish ministers and Mike Dodson, Dominic McKay and Jim Mallinder, all of, or former...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100250628
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Heathrow Airport expansion: FOI release

1. A list of all the meetings, calls and correspondence between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Heathrow Airport which have taken place in 2021 to date; and copies of any minutes, meeting notes, or correspondence which is held for the period. 2. Copies of any reviews or updated assessments of either (a) the S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100255769
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communication with Scottish Prison Service regarding photocopying of mail: FOI release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service regarding the proposal to change prison rules to allow for the photocopying of prisoner mail, bet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1)B s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252770
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to A9 and A96 dualling programme: EIR release

I wish to request the following under freedom of information legislation. 1. Copies of all correspondence sent to or from the Cabinet secretary for net zero,energy and transport, and/or the minister for transport, relating to the dualling of the A9 and/or the A96, in August, September and/or October.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100251442
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Government Car Service (GCS) and Ministerial personal car travel expense statistics: FOI release

The amount the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2021/22 (to the date of this request). Number of cars in the Scottish Government, Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2021/22 (to the date of this request). The number of FTE staff working in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100254965
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Acorn Carbon Capture Project: FoI release

Any correspondence between or involving senior civil servants, the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, the First Minister, Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work, and/or the Minister for Environment and Land Reform, or their respective ministerial offices, on the topic of the Acorn carbon capture project, f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100250858
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

All events held in Bute House in the last five years: FOI release

A list of all events held in Bute House, hosted by a Scottish Government Minister (including the First Minister) in each of the past 5 financial years, including the current financial year to date. Please include the number of guests invited and the total itemised cost of the event.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100257159
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding Sandstone Press: FOI release

Information held by Scottish Government that mentions ‘Sandstone Press’. To include correspondence and documents. Should it be necessary to narrow the request to keep it within cost parameters, we are particularly seeking correspondence involving the following individuals: Head of Enterprise Sponsorship, Regional Eco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-23
Reference
FOI/202100249470
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications including the words 'Janey Godley' between 13th August to 3rd September 2021: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications that include the words ‘Janey Godley’ between 13 August 2021 and 3 September 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100236902
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Information regarding Janey Godley appearance on Covid-19 advert: FOI release

1. An overview of the procurement process used for this communications campaign. 2. All communications between officials in regards to the selection process in which Ms Godley was identified as the face of this campaign (or indeed any other), including any concerns raised at any level within the Scottish Government as ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100237091
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Appointment of Janey Godley in recent Covid-19 advertisement campaign: FOI release

1. All communications (email, telephone, written) relating to the appointment and arrangement of Janey Godley to the recent NHSS marketing campaign. 2. How much Janey Godley was compensated for said campaign.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100238371
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Information Commissioner’s decision notice 144/2021: FOI review

You request, reference 202100249889 The information set to be disclosed as part of the request which led to the Scottish Information Commissioner's Decision Notice 144/2021. Your request for review, reference 202100256418 I am writing to request an internal review. This information is not set to be published, it has al...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 1 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100256418 review of 202100249889
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

NHS Scotland Covid-19 advertisement campaign: FOI release

Minutes of meetings and discussions, and relevant emails, which concern the process for procuring the services of Ms Godley. Specifically, please provide documentation, or appropriate commentary, to cover: 1. How Ms Godley was selected - what process was used, and over what timeframe. 2. Whether other options, e.g. oth...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 70 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100238627
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information pertaining to the STEP program: FOI release

Please provide the following information: a) A summary of dedicated expenditure on (aka, expenditure which was specifically intended or earmarked for) the STEP physical literacy program, marketed by STEP2Progress limited; b) Minutes of meetings with and records of correspondence with STEP2Progress limited; c) Studies,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100252139
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Victim Notification Scheme Review: FOI release

(1) Details of the proposed Victim Notification Scheme review by the Scottish Government. This information should include when the review is anticipated to start and conclude, which policy proposals are explicitly mentioned as part of the review and the organisations that are being consulted with as part of the review....

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100249299
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Ministerial car journeys made on Wednesday 22 September 2020: FOI release

Details of all ministerial car journeys on Wednesday 22 September 2021. The documentation would include all records of which Minister / Cabinet Secretary / First Minister travelled by ministerial car on September 22 2021 and may also include information on the journey distance and the specific event or reason for each ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.39(1)
Published
2021-12-09
Reference
FOI/202100248244
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding LGB Alliance charity from 2021: FOI release

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 "LGB Alliance" or discusses the charity's work, since the start of 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100248071
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector