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

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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

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Scottish Canals pay deal: FOI release

Whether I would be eligible to receive backdated pay through the Scottish Canals' pay deal. A copy of the pay deal agreement that the Scottish government have approved.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300346451
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M8 inspection/repair records: EIR release

With reference to the M8 eastbound from junction 12 to 11: The record of inspections for the area of the M8 which the incident occurred (between junction 12 and 11, East Bound) for the past 12 months. Records of repairs for the area for the last 12 month. Confirmation of how the area is inspected. Any records of simil...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300350591
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Deputy First Minister statement on COVID-19 Inquiry: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings, question and answer preparation and notes provided to Shona Robinson in preparation for the ministerial statement on October 31 2023 entitled: Covid-19 Inquiries (Scottish Government's provision of information).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
FOI/202300383809
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Background information on S6W-11314: FOI release

Please provide all internal memos, advice, procedural notes and other communications prepared in response to question S6W-11314, asked by Gordon MacDonald on 30 September and answered by George Adam on 3 October.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200323491
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government’s Freedom of Information team and Michael Matheson: FOI release

Copies of communications between the Scottish Government’s Freedom of Information team and Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport. Please include communications with his office and his Special Advisers, and restrict the search the dates between 4th April 2022 and 15th November 2022

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200330329
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

John Swinney's meeting with Kevin Hobbs: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: John Swinney's meeting with Kevin Hobbs...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200331289
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding incidents of people returning to Scotland having had surgery in another country (outside the UK) then developing complications or dying: FOI release

All information (eg, internal correspondence, memos, bulletins, correspondence with partner agencies) from the past two years about incidents of people returning to Scotland having had surgery in another country (outside the UK) then developing complications or dying, potentially as a result of the surgery. You also a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200330385
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Kinlochleven hydro-electric plant: correspondence between Scottish Government and the companies of the GFG Alliance: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the companies of the GFG Alliance on the subject of the Kinlochleven hydro-electric plant. The correspondence can be limited to that to/from Ministers and that to/from the Economic Development directorate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 10 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200315653
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Risk log for Project Lavender and associated updates: FOI release

For the calendar year 2021 and 2022, the risk log for Project Lavender and any associated updates.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200318539
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shirley-Anne Somerville's meetings July 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a.) Shirley-Anne Somerville's meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.34(1) s.1B s.38(1)B s.30 s.20 14 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200331294
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Government Ministers issued with Government phones during January 2019 to October 2023: FOI release

Please could you let me know which Government Ministers had been issued with official Government phones during the period 1st January 2019 to 29th October 2023. Please could you let me know the make and model of any such phone. Please could you let me know if official Government phones are issued to anyone other than M...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
FOI/202300382790
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Chris Gibb and Jenny Gilruth/Michael Matheson: FOI release

All correspondence within the year 2022 between Mr Chris Gibb of Scottish Rail Holdings and ministers Jenny Gilruth and/or Michael Matheson (including their officials) regarding Mr Gibb's potential or actual resignation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300338517
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to the A75 since the beginning of 2023: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government relating to the A75 since the beginning of 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29 s.30B s.38B s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300342520
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Transport engagements around ferries: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with CMAL on Se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.25(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300338464
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence and minutes regarding Jenny Gilruth and the Islay Ferry Committee: FOI release

All emails received by Jenny Gilruth’s office that mention the Islay Ferry Committee between 13 January and 13 February 2023. All emails received by Jenny Gilruth’s office that mention the Islay Ferry Committee between 14 February and 21 February 2023. The briefing document received by Jenny Gilruth MSP before meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38 s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300343369
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Jenny Gilruth's meeting with SNP/Green MSPs: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with SNP/Green ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300338458
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection of the A84 in Callander: EIR release

The inspection reports from BEAR for the A84 in Callander between Keltie Bridge and the traffic light junction with the A81 for November and December 2022 and January 2023, together with the necessary information to enable the lay reader to understand what is being said. Details of when this section of road was last ma...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300345408
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government issued devices for Scottish Ministers: FOI release

1. Whether Scottish Ministers are automatically given a government device upon becoming a Scottish Government Minister, what device this is and if there a policy or standard procedure on how often they are replaced. 2. The number of government-issued devices each Scottish Minister has in their possession. Please provi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.4
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
FOI/202300383423
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Amey contract for carriageway maintenance: EIR release

What contract conditions are in place on Amey to ensure a reasonable level of carriageway maintenance? What contract conditions relate to the environmental impacts? How is contractor performance measured? What penalties can be imposed on Amey for breaches. How long the Amey contract will run? Are there any grounds for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.8 s.9 s.5 s.6 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300354738
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Shetland telecommunications cable damage: FOI release

All Scottish Government correspondence (Scottish Government Reference: 202200327584, dated 16th November 2022) relating to the damage on the primary telecommunications cable between the Scottish mainland and Shetland (via Orkney) which caused a telecommunications outage on Thursday 20th October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
FOI/202200331574
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence on Interpol Glasgow Conference: FOI release

I am looking for emails, notes, emails, discussions and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Westminster on the Interpol Glasgow Conference under the FOI legislation? We have interpreted this to mean that you have asked for communications between Scottish Government and the UK Government on the INTER...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
FOI/202300360218
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Shared cycle and pedestrian path on the westbound side of the A898: EIR release

Information relating to the shared cycle and pedestrian path situated adjacent to the A898 on the westbound side of the carriageway, specifically: Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing any risk assessments carried out at the locus between February 2019 to date. Information in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202200331874
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings attended by Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth that discussed the National Conversation into the future of rail services: FOI release

A list of meetings attended by the Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth that discussed the National Conversation into the future of rail services. Other details being sought include: Pre-meeting briefings Agendas of any meetings Venue Minutes or notes of any meetings Any post meeting action points.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.3(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300342360
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Felling Permission Application guidance: EIR release

The application form and any method statement submitted in relation to case FPA-8627: The Ford. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. W...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200290988
Directorate
Topic
Public sector