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

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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National Care Service engagement events: FoI release

The dates of any National Care Service engagement events taking place over the summer. For events that have taken place prior to the response, the list of attendees, minutes and all reports, memos and correspondence discussed and pertaining to the meetings. For events due to take place after the response, the agenda an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.3 6 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300366391
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

John Swinney's meetings and phone calls with Lord Carloway: FOI release

You asked for: 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 meetings: 1a) John Swinney's m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
202300338439
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

International visits undertaken by First Ministers: FOI release

A list of all international visits undertaken by the following First Ministers, including dates to and from and what each visit was concerning: Donald Dewar Henry McLeish Jack McConnell Alex Salmond Nicola Sturgeon Humza Yousaf

FOI partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300367985
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division: FOI review

Further to my letter of 3 November 2021 acknowledging your request for a review and Robert Spratt’s letter of 29 November 2021 explaining the delay in responding due to volume and complexity of the information covered, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 278 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202100251822 Review of 202100244389
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The briefings prepared for the Deputy First Minister with Lord Carloway: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefings prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meetings, calls and video conferences with Lord Carloway, the Lord President of the Court of Session, about the Covid-19 Inquiry in October 2022, and all notes and records of these. The dates are the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300338324
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's trip to London on 20 March 2023: FOI release

Please provide the following information in relation to the First Minister's trip to London on 20 March 2023. How long did the trip last? Please list the stopping points on the trip (eg Loose Women, address). What was the total cost of the trip including a breakdown of individual costs (flights, trains, accommodatio...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
202300348208
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and representatives of Ofgem: EIR review

In your review request you noted that you had: ‘…asked for correspondence with a specific organisation (Ofgem) on a specific topic (ScotWind) over a relatively short period of time… All that is required is a search for correspondence including @ofgem.gov.uk email addresses and the keyword “ScotWind”.’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-09-13
Reference
202300362000 review of 202300356282
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scolpaig Spaceport: EIR release

Whether the Government’s decision was made by an individual or a committee. If the decision was made by committee, please may I have a copy of the relevant meeting minutes and/or transcript. Please may I have copies (names redacted as required) of the 13 letters sent to PARD requesting that the project be called in. Fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
FOI/202300368488
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Parentzone and the School Information Dashboards: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. When was this change made? 2. Who took the decision - specifically was it taken by officials at Education Scotland, a committee or specific leadership team? 3. What consultation was undertaken with relevant stakeholders, in particular to seek the opinions of parents, exter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300366164
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 20220031298479: “1) The Scottish Government in media statements has stated that an independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities relating to the Lochaber Guaran...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2)
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
FOI/202200317840 Review of 20220031298479
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Charges to the Scottish Government relating to attending the Queen's Funeral: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government pay for Nicola Sturgeon to head to London for the Queen's funeral and if so, how much did it cost, how did she get there and where did she stay? Breakdown of these costs. 2. Did the Scottish Government pay for Lorna Slater to head to London for the Queen's funeral and if so, how much did...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202200322855
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding sewage in Scottish waters: EIR release

All correspondence regarding sewage in Scottish waters between the Scottish Government, including MSPs, civil servants and offices and the Scottish Greens this year. All briefings prepared for government ministers regarding sewage in Scottish waters this year. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on prevent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
FOI/202300367939
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill: FOI release

You asked for all briefing notes provided to Ministers regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill between 1 September 2022 and 10 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38 s.20 8 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300364416
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Private sector rental property owners: FOI release

Since Patrick Harvie MSP was appointed Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on 31st August 2021: What private sector rental property owners and companies has the Minister met with, what dates did these meetings take place and at which locations? Which private sector rental property own...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202300362155
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scotland Self-Build Loan Fund: EIR release

You asked for information about the Self Build Loan Fund (“the Fund”), in particular:- “Can you tell me how much of the above fund has been fully committed to date? how may individual loan offers have been made by the Scottish Government, to date? how much of the fund remains as uncommitted, to date? ow many self bui...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300371305
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Due Diligence Assessment: FOI release

I am seeking the full value for money/due diligence assessment on the revised estimated cost to complete each vessel approved by the Board of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (Holdings) Limited and submitted by the CEO to the Scottish Parliament and Ministers on 28 September 2022. This should include the detailed compariso...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 93 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300357016
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Enterprise organisations compliance with climate change and sustainable tourism legislation: EIR release

Highlands and Islands Enterprise did not calculate the carbon footprint of the NC500 or the Sutherland Space Hub prior to them being sold to the private sector. Please advise under FOI what action the Scottish Government takes to ensure that the enterprise organisations act in a manner which is compatible with the legi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.44
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368956
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government’s Emergency Budget Review (EBR): FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including ministers, civil servants and officials regarding the £33m deferred from the agricultural budget during the Scottish Government’s Emergency Budget Review (EBR) in 2022, mentioned here: https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/23499840.nfus-hunt-...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.27 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368359
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National care service co-design events: FOI release

1. How many tickets were allocated for these sold-out online National Care Service co-design events on August 22 and August 29. 2. The names of the people who have been allocated the tickets for each event and the organisations they represent. 3. On May 9, Maree Todd said arrangements would be made for MSPs to observe ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300369741
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Sentencing Under 25 Guidelines: FOI release

Correspondence from members of the public received by any Scottish Minister (through their Scottish Government email) regarding the Sentencing young people guidelines. Please provide all correspondence between 1 January 2023 and the present date. Correspondence from members of the public received by any Scottish Minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300359648
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Number of draft versions of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill: FOI release

A list of the number of drafts/versions of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill Policy Memorandum and Explanatory Notes and first draft of each document.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
FOI/202300364441
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Refusal of planning applications submitted by SSE and SSEN: FOI release

"Can you please tell me if the Scottish Government has ever refused any planning application which is determined by Scottish ministers and submitted by SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) and SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks)?" "If it has, can you please provide details of the applications and the reaso...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 95 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
202300350557
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland from March 2021: EIR release

Please provide all correspondence between the Circular Economy Minister and her special advisers/private office and the chief executive and chairman of Circularity Scotland from March 2021 to today’s date. Please also provide any briefing notes provided to the Circular Economy Minister for meetings with the chairman or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-25
Reference
FOI/202300347257
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Former First Minister trip to London March 2023: FOI release

1) Under FOI could I please request all correspondence related to Nicola Sturgeon's travel arrangements for her trip to London on March 19-20, 2023. This should include, for example, any discussion around whether to book economy or business class flights and what sort of hotel she would stay in. 2) Could you please als...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1) s.39(1)
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300365915
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to marine developments: EIR release

1. What work has been done on creating Scotland’s next statutory Climate change adaptation programme? 2. Whether new licensing arrangements to encourage those fishing Scottish seafish to increase the volume of valuable species processed in Scotland has been launched? 3. What work has been done on the development of a n...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300367428
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector