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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Luing Woodland Scheme application reference 19FGS36978: EIR release

The following information under the FOI Scotland Act and/or the environmental information regs, regarding application ref 19FGS36978, Luing Woodland Scheme: 1. A copy of the application for approval; 2. A copy of the relative Environmental Impact Assessment; 3. A copy of the grant award letter, with the sum awarded and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100263867
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Framework for the provision of interpreting, translation and transcription services: FOI release

You asked for the Quality/Technical bid responses/answers of the three appointed suppliers to the Framework for the provision of interpreting, translation, and transcription services.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1)
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100252142
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Successful submission for provision of interpreting, translation and transcription services: FOI release

copy of the winning tender submission for the provision of interpreting, translation and transcription services provided by Global Connects ranked 1, and a copy of the tender submission provided by DA Languages Ltd ranked 3. And for these to be sent to you in electronic form.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100252769
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Queensferry Crossing bridge closures: EIR release

1. The number of times the Queensferry Crossing bridge was shut down due to ice, since its opening in 2017, with a breakdown by year 2. The duration of each closure, mentioned above.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100262527
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Lochaber Smelter - GFG Covid-19 Delay Agreement November 2020: FOI release

Freedom of Information Request: Lochaber Smelter (GFG Covid-19 Delay Agreement, 12 Nov 2020). This is a formal request for information under FOISA. I am seeking full disclosure of the attached document on the basis that any claimed FOISA exemptions do not apply and that the public interest favours disclosure. https://w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100251119
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter - Barclays PPA Guarantee Analysis: FOI release

Freedom of Information Request: Lochaber Smelter (Barclays PPA Guarantee Analysis) This is a formal request for information under FOISA. I am seeking full disclosure of the attached document on the basis that any claimed FOISA exemptions do not apply and that the public interest favours disclosure. https://www.gov.scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100251113
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, 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

Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire Content Group membership: FOI release

Details of all members, and associated organisations, of the Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire Content Group since it was established in April 2018.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 13 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100258663
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Attendees at COP26 climate change conference: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100244582 1) How many Scottish Government officials/civil servants are accredited to attend the Cop 26 climate change conference in Glasgow? 2) How many Scottish Government press officers are accredited to attend the Cop 26 climate change conference in Glasgow? Your review request, reference ...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 18 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100253836 review of 202100244582
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

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

Cabinet Secretary Net Zero, Energy and Transport engagements regarding Carbon Capture: FOI release

All diary engagements of the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport in relation to Carbon Capture including, but not exclusively, dates, times, locations, attendance, minutes

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100251136
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, 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

Management of Public Health Incidents: FoI release

A copy of the 2017 version, Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on the Roles and Responsibilities of NHS Led Incident Management Teams A copy of all correspondence, including relevant attachments, and minutes meetings regarding the decision to update the Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100249344
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Briefing materials relating to the Minimum Income Guarantee: FOI Review

Any internal Scottish Government communications regarding the introduction of a ‘minimum income guarantee’. Please can this include any briefing material produced in relation to this subject. I would like this information between 7 August 2021 and 24 August 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-06
Reference
FOI/202100251240 Review of 202100233241
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, 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

Education Scotland employee turnover statistics from 2018 onwards: FOI release

Employee turnover figures for years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 (to date) broken down by: Resignation Retirement Dismissal Redundancy

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100252599
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding Aberdeen-Central Belt Reference Group: EIR release

Further to my request to you of 29 October 2018, could you please supply any updated agendas, notes, minutes and documentation associated with the Aberdeen-Central Belt Reference Group, and also any further correspondence you have had with either Network Rail, ScotRail, local authorities or Scottish Government regardin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100228392
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Disposal of dead marine animals in Scotland: EIR release

Under FOISA, I would be obliged for you to provide the following information: Between 2019 and 2020 and Jan 1 and Nov 16 2021, broken down by incident and the species involved, the cost to the Scottish Government to fund the disposal of dead marine animals in Scotland. As above for only animals stranded in Fife For a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100255710
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communication relating to proposed short-term lets licensing scheme: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public to the Scottish Government that are on the topic of the proposed short-term lets licensing scheme. I would like this information between 08 October 2021 to 31 October 2021.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100252652
Directorate
Topic
Housing, 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