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

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Boheadlag Woodland Creation Scheme documentation: EIR release

As per Head of Operational Delivery letter to Murdo Fraser MSP, of 8 November 2022 - your reference: 2022/00324494 - we wish to see the information gathered and documents produced by Tilhill for the Woodland Creation Scheme at Boheadlag, Griffin Forest, Perthshire, namely the archeaological survey and their in-house bo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
FOI/202200330174
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Neil Gray's meeting with Consular Corps in October 2022: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his meeting / video conference with the consular corps on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-23
Reference
FOI/202300339772
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

VMS data for the ICES Rectangle 41F2: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for the following ICES Rectangle 41F2 for the period of January 2022 – December 2022 (inclusive): Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-23
Reference
FOI/202300340736
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson's meeting with China’s Special Representative for Arctic Affairs: FOI release

Information held in relation to the briefings prepared for Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and the notes made for his meeting with China’s Special Representative for Arctic Affairs on 14 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-22
Reference
FOI/202300339843
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings: EIR release

Copies of correspondence with the councils of Fife, Angus, Perth and Kinross and Dundee City concerning checking for the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings (including schools) or what to do if it is discovered in council buildings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200333430
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Unlawful felling report at Jelliston House, South Ayrshire: EIR release

All available information regarding a complaint of unauthorised tree felling at Jelliston, KA6 6ES.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2023-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200333115
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with French journalists: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson for his meeting with French journalists on 5 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting/dinner.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-17
Reference
FOI/202300339802
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Engagement discussing Spiking: FOI release

1. Please provide the dates of all meetings of the ministerial roundtable on spiking. 2. Please provide who was in attendance at each of these meetings and who provide apologies to the meeting. 3. Please provide the agenda, minutes and any supporting papers discussed at these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-17
Reference
FOI/202300338809
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme co-ordination: FOI release

Provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Co-ordination Group meeting and agendas for all meetings since November 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200332320
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All internal correspondence regarding FOI 202200313781: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Marine Scotland, and Special Advisers) email correspondence discussing the responses to the previous FOI request FOI/202200313781

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200330326
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Due diligence on Liberty Steel business plan for Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks: FOI release

Please provide me with a copy of the due diligence carried out by Ernst and Young in 2016 on Liberty’s financial standing and business plan to take over the Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200320853
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence received regarding South Lanarkshire College: FOI release

"Copies of all correspondence received by the Scottish Government and its ministers in relation to South Lanarkshire College from Jan 1 2022 to October 14 2022".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200324850
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with French think tanks: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson for his meeting/dinner with French think tanks on 4 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting/dinner...This should include all material prepared for Mr Robertson in preparation for the meeting/din...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202300339801
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Neil Gray meeting with Ukrainian Consul: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his meeting / video conference with the Ukrainian Consul General on 28 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements. https://...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202300339763
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vehicles currently in the fleet: FOI release

Registration number, make and model of all vehicles currently on our fleet and for all vehicles sold between 27/11/2021 and 13/11/2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200331828
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mairi McAllan MSP meetings: EIR 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: Mairi McAllan's meeting with the Church...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202300338446
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Keith Brown, Deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party, meetings: 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: Keith Brown's meetings with Scottish Po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202300338448
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A835 Garve Village traffic survey results: EIR release

"How many vehicles were travelling between 41-45mph in the 40mph zone, 46-50mph in the 40mph zone, and over 50mph in the 40mph zone during the October 2022 traffic survey undertaken on the A835 through Garve Village please?"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202300339686
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

George Adam's (SNP) meeting: FOI release

1) 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 meeting: 1a) George Adam's meeting with Daren F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200331316
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grants awarded for Biomass heating systems: EIR release

“I would like to request information relating to Scottish Government grants made for biomass heating between 01/01/2020 and today. In particular I would like to know financial amounts as well as the reason for the grants”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202300337848
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Appointments to the board of Caledonian MacBrayne: FOI release

1. The appointments policy for the board of David MacBrayne Limited. 2. Documents which suggest or explain why the Scottish Government has again failed to advertise vacancies for that board in the actual Outer Hebrides area. 3. Documents written by civil servants, other officials and/or board members which include any ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200332286
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Persimmon Homes regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM: EIR release

All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Persimmon Homes (or contractors working on their behalf) regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM on site to the North of Summerlea Rd and West of Snowdon Terr, Seamill, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200333346
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The report, 'Wrong With The Wind' : EIR release

On 9th November 2022, These Islands published a report - Wrong With The Wind - concerning the Scottish Government's frequently cited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe's potential offshore wind resource. Please provide: (1). All internal Scottish Government correspondence (including between Ministers, Civil Serv...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200332823
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Angus Robertson's meetings: 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) Angus Robertson's meeting with Simon...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300338470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Ian Blackford mentioning 'State Pension': FOI release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with Ian Blackford MP (or his staff) mentioning 'State Pension', from 1 January 2022 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300340265
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector