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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Valneva plant in Livingston: FOI release

All the correspondence and any other messages - email, letter, WhatsApp, text and any other form of communication - between the Scottish Government, including the First Minister's office (including civil servants and special advisers) and Valneva, or any other company or agency involved, on the First Minister's visit t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 20 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200292252
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with residents effected by Storm Arwen: FOI release

How many residents affected by Storm Arwen were contacted by the Scottish Government for the purpose of conducting its Storm Arwen review. Please provide the number of residents contacted between 26 November 2021 and 27 January 2022. All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and residents affected by Sto...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200276452
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Proposals for a ban on peat-based compost: EIR release

Any correspondence between the Scottish and UK Governments, or any notes of meetings between the two, regarding the UK Government's proposals for a ban on peat-based compost (which was announced in 2021). Any information held by the Scottish Government on proposals or plans for a similar ban on peat-based compost in Sc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200279516
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID restrictions in Scotland: FOI release

Copies of the evidence that has been used, and records of decisions, that has insisted on maintaining COVID restrictions on people in Scotland which clearly are not working as England has no restrictions and has a lower rate of infection.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200290545
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Letter sent to University and College principals regarding the toolkit for student sex workers: FOI release

I would like a copy of any document or discussion which directly led to or informed that letter being sent. The letter states that the Toolkit "appears to endorse activity which may be in some scenarios illegal, exploitative and put women at risk of serious harm". On what basis was this assertion made? For example, who...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200292085
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Community link workers and Adult Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing fund: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s Report of Primary Care Health Inequalities Short Life Working Group states that funding of £600,000 has gone to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and is ring fenced for additional link worker posts. Please confirm how many link worker posts have been created and how many posts have been filled? Ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200296132
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding Martin Blunden: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding former Chief Fire Officer Martin Blunden, limiting the dates of correspondence to 5 January 2022 until 29 March 2022 inclusive.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.36(2) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200293307
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deloitte and the Scottish Government relating to the Lochaber guarantee: FOI release

Please provide all reports compiled by Deloitte and delivered to the Scottish Government relating to the Lochaber guarantee, from the date of the lastest report included in this FOI response... https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100222206/ [*note: that is 28 May 2021] ... to the date of this request [*note: tha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200298360
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding proposals to introduce changes to the timetable because of driver shortages: FOI release

Provide a copy of all correspondence between Scottish Government ministers/special advisers/officials and Scotrail about proposals to introduce changes to the timetable because of driver shortages. Please also provide any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the ASLEF or RMT trade unions about pay negoti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 152 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings contracts s.33(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200300946
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Service Level Agreements: EIR release

What are the service level agreements for customers using the Home Energy Scotland advice network and Home Energy Scotland loans and cashback applications How did the Home Energy Scotland providers perform against these Service Level Agreements in the previous year, and how are they performing against these Service Lev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.2
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200322853
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Immigration enforcement action Kenmure St Glasgow May 2021: FOI release

Correspondence with the UK Government over the immigration enforcement action which took place on 13 May 2021 at Kenmure St Glasgow, any internal correspondence about this immigration enforcement action, and any evaluation report or review of this immigration enforcement action.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.28 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.1 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200294124
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Home Education policy - cooperation with the UK: FOI release

Agendas, minutes and emails relating to meetings and discussions with the Department for Education in London about the formulation of home education law, policy and guidance in Scotland and England. The information dated from 13 January 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200293473
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister attendance at King Charles Coronation: FOI release

Correspondence and notes relating to Humza Yousaf’s attendance at the coronation of King Charles.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300355259
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2023 people survey results for Directorate for Local Government and Housing: FOI release

The 2023 results of the People Survey for the Directorate for Local Government and Housing. Where they exist, the 2022 results of the People Survey for the Units and Divisions within Directorate for Local Government and Housing. Subsequently, you emailed on the 12 April 2023 to advise part 1 should have read "The 2022...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300350797
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes: FOI release

The Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes for: Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 11 November 2021 Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 14 December 2021 Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 18 January 2022 Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 10 February 2022 Programme Co-ordinat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300349313
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

ICU beds from Ayr to Crosshouse hospital: FOI release

Copies of communications both internally, and externally between the Scottish Government, NHS Ayrshire and Arran and/or the Scottish Health Council about the transfer of ICU beds from Ayr to Crosshouse hospital. A list of all services that have been transferred, whether on a temporary or permanent basis since January 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300352723
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Felling Permission FPA 10246: EIR release

All information that can be provided on Felling Permission FPA 10246 granted in February 2023. That information should include: the application in full, including the location and number of trees to be felled; any internal report from Scottish Forestry regarding the application, including any site visit, prior to issu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300353675
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Orthopaedic section of NHS Inform pages on patient waiting times: FOI release

Any communication, including emails and meeting minutes, regarding the orthopaedic section (inpatient and outpatient) of the new/ revamped NHS Inform pages on patient waiting times which was launched last August, which were received and sent by the Scottish government. Please include communication from health boards, ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 16 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300341083
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route safety: EIR release

At the outset of the project to build the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T), the stated anticipated safety benefits were: 1: A net reduction in 72 minor, nine serious and one fatal accident each year. 2: Reduced overall traffic on urban roads. 3: Decreased congestion on unsuitable rura...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.10(4)
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300379354
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between First Minster and Sinn Fein leadership: FOI release

All items of information in all correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, orher office, and Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald, or her office, and all information in all correspondence between the First Minister, or her office, and Sinn Fein Vice President and Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill, or her of...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 12 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200300390
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Education Scotland and Registrar of Independent Schools: FOI release

All documentation (emails, meeting notes, correspondence with Education Scotland and Registrar of Independent Schools and the Scottish Ministers and Registrar of Independent Schools, reports etc) around the Registrar's recent (October 2022-May 2023) investigation into George Watson's College.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300356025
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prestwick Airport sale: FOI release

Can the Scottish Government provide the number of formal bids for Prestwick Airport that have been made since 2011? Can the Scottish government provide details of any correspondence between Prestwick Airport and the government relating to potential bidders looking to buy the airport since 2011? Can you provide details ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 299 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200275241
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SQA monitoring data: FOI release

In Holyrood on 19/01/2022, the Cabinet Secretary for Education stated this during a debate on the 2022 exam diet: "The action that is being taken by the SQA is the monitoring of the data and if the data determines that further issues need to be addressed by the National Qualifications group then they will do so. "Ther...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 348 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200274241
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Proposed provision of complementary airline tickets or rail travel for Ukrainian citizens: FOI release

Any and all correspondence between Transport Scotland (including any staff member) and: any Member of Parliament, Member of the Scottish Parliament, Member of the Welsh Assembly, Member of the London Assembly, or other elected representative within the United Kingdom; any train operating company within the United King...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200288287
Directorate
Topic
Public sector