Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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8,387 matching releases

Correspondence regarding Levelling Up: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about levelling up cash from the UK Government, including correspondence sent and received, analysis, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, between October 15 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-14
Reference
FOI/202500447289
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Abolition of the two child cap in Scotland: Discussion and Analysis: FOI Review

Original request: You asked for any discussion and analysis of the ability of the Scottish Government to abolish, mitigate or end the child cap in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.24 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-14
Reference
FOI/202400446349 Review of 202400443758
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

New Ministerial code queries: FOI release

1) In regards to 2.6 within the new ministerial code, can the Government please provide any guidance or information provided to the new independent advisers on the ministerial code on how they should go about their role. This should include but not be limited to introductory guides after joining the government, briefin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-14
Reference
FOI/202500447009
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

James Hamilton QC's correspondence and meetings: FOI release

1. Which parliamentary question John Swinney cleared an answer for that was sent by a member of the secretariat working for James Hamilton. Please state which parliamentary question this was, provide the original draft of the question answer that was sent to John Swinney and any comments, suggested changes or feedback ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-02-05
Reference
FOI/202400438445
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: FOI release

I would like to request the following information: 1. A copy of the minutes of the meeting that took place on Thursday 5th December. 2. A copy of any WhatsApp or Text messages sent to the FM or written by the FM that relates to Health checks since 15th November 2024 to 20th December 2024. 3. A copy of any emails sen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-05
Reference
FOI/202500446735
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Autumn Budget Revision information: FOI Review

Original request 202400440986 1. All documentation, briefing packs, and communications provided to the Minister for Public Finance for preparation for his appearance in front of the Finance and Public Administration committee on the week beginning 11 November 2024. 2. From January 2024 to present, all ministerial com...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
FOI/202400445430 Review of 202400440986
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Minutes of meetings of flood risk management working group: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group from September 2024 to today’s date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
EIR/202400445508
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs ministerial discussions at Hampden Park: FOI release

Information on what discussions Angela Constance had at the cup final between Rangers and Celtic and where possible can any minutes be published or details of discussions made.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
FOI/202400445784
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

ScotWind leasing round correspondence: EIR release

For the period 26th May 2020 to 17th January 2022, please provide a list of all meetings (in person or virtual) involving Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries which discussed the ScotWind leasing round. For each meeting, please provide the date of the meeting, a list of participants, and the minutes of the meeting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
EIR/202400442008
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

A9 Tay Crossing archaeological investigation work: EIR release

All documents setting out the rationale for the approval of the sum of circa £2m for archaeological work including why this work is necessary; how the figure of £2 Million was arrived at - whether the Cabinet Secretary for Transport approved the costs and the work or whether this was decided by Transport Scotland ; And...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
EIR/202400446088
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 at Kingsway Dundee manhole cover: EIR release

Information in relation to a manhole cover on the A90 at Kingsway Dundee.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
EIR/202500448769
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Tennis Centre closure correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, about the National Tennis Academy in Scotland shutting down, from the last six months. All correspondence, including minutes from meetings and briefings, between Celtic and Rangers...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
FOI/202500446528
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Communication regarding child protection and safeguarding concerns: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails and text messages) between the Scottish Government and the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTC Scotland) on the issue of child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland, between 01/01/2020 and the date of this request. All correspondence (including emails and text messa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
202200287715
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) and Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) data: EIR release

A list of all subsidies related to deer management. I don't require application documentation or other similar materials. I'd be grateful if you could please provide a spreadsheet which lists all recipients of subsidies related to deer management. Please note the [Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications] at Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
EIR/202500446638
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government employment policies covering multiple areas: FOI release

The central Scottish Government's employment policies for the following: Disciplinary and or Conduct Grievance Absence Performance/Capability (any other employee relations policy) Time Off (or similar) including Compassionate leave and any other time off related policy. Travel and Expenses Casual Worker Flexitime Flex...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
FOI/202500446732
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Housing Tender Return analysis: FOI release

Any additional information or documents that were provided to potential tenders at the time of the tender opportunity for the Housing Tender Return (HTR) analysis and production of the quarterly Scottish Social Housing Tender Price Index (SSHTPI), referenced as CASE/612867.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
FOI/202500448727
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Sea trout sampling sites: EIR release

A paper from 2013 by Middlemas, Fryer, Tulett and John Armstorng that appeared in Fisheries Management & Ecology. Vol 20 68-74 stated on page 70 that a total of 6590 sea trout were sampled from 48 different sites between 2003 and 2009. Please can I have a list of all these 48 sites.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
EIR/202500447060
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Regulation of glyphosate in Scotland: EIR release

Concerns about the spraying of glyphosate in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-01-29
Reference
EIR/202400446421
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Appointment of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) board directors documentation: FOI release

On 25th October, per the attached Scottish Government press release of that date, the appointment of two directors to the CMAL board was announced. One was Stuart Cresswell and the other Mark Tarry. My FOI request relates to their appointment and the process of appointment and nature and basis of the decisions for the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-29
Reference
FOI/202400445389
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial visits to Cairngorm Mountain regarding the funicular railway: FOI release

A list of official ministerial visits to Cairngorm Mountain pertaining to the funicular between 2018 - when it broke down - to the present day and the minutes from any meetings held involving ministers during or surrounding visits.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-29
Reference
FOI/202400445753
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland list of bridge heights: EIR release

Thank you for the list of bridges. Do you maybe have the heights of the bridges available? This was a follow up question related to your recent correspondence reference 202400444664 in which you requested "a list of your bridge assets, along with their locations (latitude, longitude)"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-29
Reference
EIR/202500447742
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland and AECOM correspondence regarding Travel Demand Management Options Study: EIR release

How much did Transport Scotland pay AECOM to carry out a study into options for the Travel Demand Management Options Study, which was published on December 11? I would also like to ask for any correspondence between Transport Scotland and AECOM regarding the study.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-29
Reference
EIR/202400445386
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Undertaking of Aberdeen Route Upgrade report: FOI release

A copy of the appraisal referred to in Fiona Hyslop’s reply to written question S6W-32419, i.e. any final report provided to ministers following the process. Whether any company or organisation outside of the Scottish Government was commissioned to carry out the appraisal or part of the appraisal, and if so which.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1)
Published
2025-01-29
Reference
FOI/202400445453
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Effectiveness of UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) and Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

Any reports or other held materials which have assessed the effectiveness of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) and the Forestry Grant Scheme. Please also provide any communications made over the last three years which relate to this. Please include all communications channels used, including Whatsapp, and please include...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-29
Reference
EIR/202400445998
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector