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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8,113 matching releases

Income tax correspondence with the UK Government: FOI release

All correspondence between the UK and Scottish Government regarding income tax, including minutes/notes from meetings, and all internal correspondence, from the last three months? (25th June to 24th Sept inclusive).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.33(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433153
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Pilot to challenge men's demand for sexual services in Glasgow: FOI release

In the May 2024 minutes of the Equally Safe Joint Strategic Board, it is stated that Jeff Gibbons, head of the VAWG unit at the Justice Directorate, has been engaging with "key stakeholders" to "explore the potential of establishing a pilot [to challenge men's demand for sexual services] in Glasgow". Please provide: ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38 s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433452
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Temporary traffic light failure on A835 near Garve: EIR release

The number of times your operator BEAR have been called to fix the temporary traffic lights failing at A835 near Garve. Transport Scotland's ref for matters relating is 202400432791. Police Scotland were called to an accident last night, 14th Oct 2024, after the traffic lights each end were stuck on green. Living loc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400436356
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding meetings with Chinese Embassy: FOI release

- An outline of all government minister meetings with the Chinese Embassy from 2023 until now and all correspondence relating to these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433415
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Education Secretary meeting regarding SQA exam results: FOI release

On SQA exam results day on August 6, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth issued a statement which included this section: “I am also conscious that there is a wide degree of variation in results between our 32 local authorities. To that end, I will be meeting with all local authority Directors of Education, the Chief Exam...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400434218
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from emissions: EIR release

1. Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 2. Complaints related to energy developers other than SSE and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 3. The response of the Scottish Government to the above complaints.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433416
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Material relating to School Premises Regulations 1967: FOI release

All written material from the past year relating to the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967. This should include (but not limited to) emails, meetings, briefings, reports, planned updates or public consultations.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.19 s.25 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433742
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Association of Scottish Self-Caterers, UK Short-Term Accommodation Association and Airbnb correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers, the Association of Scottish Self-Caterers, the UK Short-Term Accommodation Association and/or Airbnb since January 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38 s.21 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400434007
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Briefing notes for Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic meeting with Scottish Enterprise: FOI release

Any introductory briefing notes sent/provided to Kate Forbes in her capacity as Cabinet Secretary for Economy Energy on the following topics: Scottish Enterprise Business Gateway Scottish Development International Scotland Europa Scotland Can The Scottish Business Support Partnership

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433579
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Site inspection of fish farm at Loch Ness: EIR release

A specific case (site inspection) undertaken by the Scottish Government’s Fish Health Inspectorate relating to the fish farm Loch Ness and case number 2022- 0474. Specifically, your request stipulated: 1) In the first paragraph of the Summary for Information of site Operator: Case Completion Report, dated 01/05/24, it...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400433900
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish National Investment Bank and Ministerial Advisory Group: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, notes and minutes from meetings, and briefings written about the Scottish National Investment Bank and its lack of advisory board, from the last three months, including any actions taken to set one up? 2. In a pr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433536
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme: EIR release

“I would like to make a Freedom of Information Request to the Scottish Government linked to the Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme. In November 2023 the Scottish Government while fulfilling its duties under The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and in particular its duties under paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400435124
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Digital/IT organisation chart: FOI release

Organisation chart for Digital/IT from CIO/Director down to management, including job titles and names.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400434834
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Management proposals for Small Isles Marine Protected Area (MPA): EIR release

“I came across the priority marine feature surveys, and I was wondering if you have any information regarding the proposed fisheries management measures. Would you be able to give me some information on the current status of the Small Isles MPA and it proposed management measures. I hope to hear from you and any help...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400435311
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Climate Change Bill correspondence: EIR release

All minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the Government, including internally, about the Government's Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill, from the last three months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400434085
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) application information: EIR release

I would like to enquire whether you can assist me with information on the developer/property owner of the following approved FGS applications: 22FGS69767 Nether Albie Wood Creation 23FGS72513 Albierigg WC 21FGS60064 Harelaw Hagg Woodland Creation 20FGS46363 Canonbie Woodland Creation 20FGS48423 Tansy Hill 19FGS38923 B...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400434900
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A83 Rest and be Thankful road closures: EIR release

"I'm getting in touch regarding closures at the A82 Rest and be Thankful in Argyll and Bute. I'd like to know how many days over the past 10 years the route has been shut to traffic? If you could please offer a breakdown of closures per month between January 2015 and October this year it would be much appreciated."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400436929
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance WhatsApp messages from ministerial position during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400422240 ‘MSP Kate Forbes’ WhatsApp messages from her ministerial role during the COVID-19 pandemic’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400426539 Review of 202400422240
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy Chief Medical Officer WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400422236 The WhatsApp messages of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Graham Ellis, during the Covid-19 pandemic (which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report', to 30 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence whatsapp s.17(1) s.37(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400429729 Review of 202400422236
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

National Clinical Director WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Professor Jason Leitch, then National Clinical Director, during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report’, to 30 April 2022, the date on whi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.37(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400422234
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Professor Sir Gregor Smith's WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019- nCoV) Situation Report’, to 30 April 2022, the dat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.37(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400422237
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Director for Social Care and National Care Service Development WhatsApp messages during Covid: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Donna Bell, now Director of Social Care and National Care Service Development Directorate, during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report’,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400425743
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector