Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Scottish National Investment Bank and Scottish Enterprise correspondence: FOI release

Full correspondence between Kate Forbes during her tenure as Finance Minister and the Scottish National Investment Bank. This would entail - 1. All correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages etc) between Kate Forbes and the Scottish National Investment Bank, between 1st November 2020 and 28 March 2023. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300385487
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Freedom of Information policy proposals and reform: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into FOI reform over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? 2. How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar FOI reform over the last ten years, with a list of these?...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300386939
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Seaweed Energy application to the Just Transition Fund: EIR release

In Year 1 of the Just Transition Fund, £100,100 was allocated to a company called ‘Seaweed Energy’. Please provide the following related information: 1) Application materials sent by Seaweed Energy to apply for funding. 2) Review criteria used by the Just Transition fund and how Seaweed Energy was assessed under thes...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300386341
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Dispute Resolution Delivery Group - post the independent review of mediation: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: Whether the Scottish Dispute Resolution Delivery Group is still in existence. The current composition of the Scottish Dispute Resolution Delivery Group. Where to find the minutes online, failing which to provide them.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300387703
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Sexual misconduct in sport meetings: FOI release

A record of meetings involving Scottish Government officials and any internal or external parties (such as individuals, campaign organisations, governing body representatives, other elected officials) on the topic of sexual misconduct in sport since January 1st, 2017. Including the date of each meeting, the subject of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300384504
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to previous EIRs 202300356373 & 202300380216: EIR release

Please provide copies of all internal Scottish Government email correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) discussing the responses to these two previous FOI requests: FOI/202300356373 FOI/202300380216

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300387840
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Documents that contain the word Branchform: FOI release

All the documents created or modified in the past year that contain the word branchform.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300387032
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mandatory calorie labelling costs: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into Mandatory calorie labelling for out of home sector over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on Mandatory ca...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300387168
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Musselburgh Flood Scheme: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence/emails/reports etc pertaining to Musselburgh Flood Scheme (including correspondence between Scottish Ministers and East Lothian Council) from January 2016 until 18 October 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300381420
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme: EIR release

1. A copy of the Scottish Government independent technical review carried out by Mott MacDonald on the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme 2. A copy of the comments by the Grangemouth Flood Protection Project Team to Scottish Government on this final report

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300387850
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Fraud and Error Resolution spend: FOI release

In a previous response (reference: 202300384042), what you called, a “report with an extract of the spends for Fraud and Error Resolution for January and February 2019”. Based on the fact you were able to provide me with this, I am now requesting the following information: 1. A copy of all spends for Fraud and Error ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202400392401
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Constitutional Futures Division documents mentioning the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: FOI Release

Please provide any Scottish Government documents or correspondence involving the Constitutional Futures Division and mentioning the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), 19th June 2023 - date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202400423236
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former First Minister climate week correspondence: EIR Release

All correspondence received and sent by Humza Yousaf, his office and his advisers regarding his appearance at Climate Week in NYC between June 1 2023 and August 31 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10(5)A 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
EIR/202300377500
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Felling permission at Balrownie Farm: EIR release

I went for a walk up the Caterthuns at the weekend of 1st October. These are two hills of historic interest and scenic views located outside Brechin, Angus – DD9 7QR. ALL the trees on the approach road up from Balrownie Farm have been cut down, destroying bird and wildlife habitat, not to mention the trees themselves....

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
EIR/202300379263
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Northern Ireland Office meetings: FOI release

1. A list of all meetings held or attended by Mark Logan since he was appointed to the role of chief entrepreneur, and minutes/notes from these meetings. 2. How much money has he received since he took on the role, with a breakdown of these costs? 3. A list of all meetings held or attended by Ellis Watson since he wa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300378722
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence related to Children’s Hearings Scotland: FOI release

1. All email correspondence, memos, reports of phone calls, briefing notes, details of meetings and minutes sent to and from Maree Todd, then Children and Young People’s Minister, relating to disciplinary and complaints procedures at Children’s Hearings Scotland between June 27, 2018, and May 20, 2021, both dates inclu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300379752
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the East Calder Medical Centre: FOI release

1. Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government (including its departments and executive agencies) and NHS Lothian and West Lothian IJB that reference East Calder Medical Centre, its reprovisioning/rebuild and funding/capital bids for this since 1 January 2016. 2. Copies of initial agreements, outline ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300379027
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Analysing the options for Scotland’s block grant adjustments: an independent report: FOI release

On July 20th 2023, the Westminster and Scottish Governments jointly published a report “Analysing the options for Scotland’s block grant adjustments: an independent report”, by David Bell, David Eiser, and David Phillips. The foreword to this report indicates that both governments had provided comments on earlier draft...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300379547
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence referring to Confucius Institutes funding: FOI release

You asked for information about funding to Confucius Institutes from the Scottish Government and emails between the Scottish Government referring to Confucius Institutes or with a Confucius Institute.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300380340
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cost of Living Act and those who leave joint tenancies: FOI release

Documentation which relates to the Scottish Government’s Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022, specifically to what extent protections for those who leave joint tenancies resulting in the ability for landlords to bypass protections in the aforementioned Act. All stakeholders consulted on the legislat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300380821
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Potential electoral reform for Holyrood elections: FOI release

Any policy documents, statements, manifestos, meeting minutes, briefings or correspondence indicating the position of the Scottish Government and/or the SNP or Scottish Greens on potential electoral reform for Holyrood elections. Details of any internal review, analysis or research carried out by the Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.12 s.1(2) s.5 s.29(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300381562
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Bird flu correspondence and briefings: EIR release

All briefings and notes, including internal Government correspondence, prepared or written for Ministers, regarding bird flu between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
EIR/202300379584
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

UK Parliament’s Scottish Affairs Committee: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) relating to the Minister for Transport’s invitation to give evidence to the UK Parliament’s Scottish Affairs Committee on Monday 11 Septem...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.1 s.38 s.29(1) s.27(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300377285
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding written questions S6W-20124, S6W-20134 and S6W-20125: FOI release

1. Please provide copies of correspondence Scottish Government staff and Ministers had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding written questions S6W-20124, S6W-20134 and S6W-20125. 2. Please provide information on what amendments, if any, were made to written question answer questions S6W-20124, S6W-20134 and S6W...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300382367
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector