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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Green Port Status government support: FOI release

Please advise if the 2 ports granted Green Port Status were supported by the Scottish Government and ministers and at the top of their list. Were any other ports supported by the Scottish Government and ministers

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.5 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202300337947
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence of decision to keep face coverings: FOI release

Details of all correspondence, including emails and notes of meetings, in connection with the decision by the Scottish Government in March 2022 to keep people in the country continue to use face masks despite England opting for the opposite approach, with the exception of some situations. Details of the correspondence ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202300339336
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefing documents on electricity consumption: EIR release

You asked for: “In 2020, an estimated 97.4% of our gross electricity consumption came from renewables. The important thing about the above sentence is not the exact wording, but the omission of the word “equivalent”, which would make it accurate. For the period 2nd November 2022 - date, please answer the following q...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300382156
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence from Richard Lochhead'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: Richard Lochhead's meeting with Dehenna...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202300338435
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Board of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited: FOI release

Six questions relating to the Board of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited: Which office of which organisation is responsible for the choice of a board member position? What criteria are used in making the choice? Are the positions advertised, and if so, where, and when? If they are not advertised, what is the process ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.4
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202300361796
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lobbying meetings between Màiri McAllan and Scottish Land and Estates on 08 Dec 2022 and 28 Feb 2023: EIR release

Minutes of lobbying meetings between Màiri McAllan and Scottish Land and Estates on 08 Dec 2022 and 28 Feb 2023, including details of any correspondence that followed these meetings. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regula...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202300361840
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on National Treatment Centre, Inverness delays: EIR release

All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, notes of meetings and telephone conversations, since 1 March 2022 between Scottish Government Ministers/Officials/Special Advisors and NHS Highland concerning construction delays, the revised completion date and the revised operational date of the National Treatment Centr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.11 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200303481
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefing on Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee: EIR release

Briefing documents given to Gillian Martin on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill for the Rural Affairs and Islands committee on 28 June 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202300364199
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC): FOI release

1. I would like to ask where the information you receive about SRUC 'dealing with' 'dealt with' legacy issues comes from? Which department? 2. Who or which department/organisation then makes sure fair work principles are being adhered to? 3. If the EIS refuse to negotiate or accept mediation who are they or SRUC acco...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300383862
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

A&E performance in Scotland and elsewhere in UK contained in Ministerial briefing packs: FOI release

Any references to A&E performance in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK contained in Ministerial briefing packs for: FMQs on June 9; June 30; September 22; October 6; October 27; November 3; November 10 Humza Yousaf’s statement on Health and Care Winter Planning on October 4 Urgent Question on Accident and Emergency Wai...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200329616
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Environmental loss and damage announcement at COP27: FOI release

Was the £5 million announcement for funding to address loss and damage discussed prior to the First Minister’s visit to Egypt Who authorised it? How many staff, or colleagues, have accompanied her? What was the total cost?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200329369
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information around devices supplied to Ministers: FOI release

Q1. What types of Government supplied devices are used by Government Ministers (including the First Minister) and Cabinet Secretaries? Q2. What applications are allowed to be installed on these devices? For example, Microsoft Word, Scotrail Timetable, Microsoft Outlook & Teams, iMessage or WhatsApp? Q3. What systems ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200329558
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Additional funds to ensure more teachers are given permanent positions: FOI release

Firstly, given that you say that the SG have supplied additional funds to ensure more teachers are given permanent positions, can you let me know how many new positions have been created and the numbers of teachers by local authority who are on these “supply lists”. For example, albeit anecdotally, I understand that ov...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200321032
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Ministers and Just Transition on the topic of CCS/CCUS since March 2023: EIR release

Any correspondence between the current Minister for Energy and the Cabinet Secretary of Net Zero and Just Transition on the topic of CCS/CCUS from 1/3/2023 – Present.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
FOI/202300369646
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Project Chestnut: FOI release

The NDA signed by the Scottish Government in relation to Project Chestnut. Any correspondence, including attachments or ministerial briefings, about the NDA.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
FOI/202300368636
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Confirmation of Pfizer vaccine: FOI release

What evidence was provided to the Scottish Government in relation to any change of evidence provided to the United States Food & Drug Administration in 2020 and the testimony provided to the European Union in 2022? Who within Pfizer, or other Covid vaccine providers provided confirmation of the vaccines preventing tran...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200325008
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

MS Victoria contracts and plans: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence within SG officials, ministers, Edinburgh City Council and all other agencies regarding the procurement, launch and operation of the above vessel. 2. Please provide all frameworks, plans and all other documentation for regulation, inspection and safeguarding of the ship and people ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200315064
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on the topic of Scotland having 25 per cent of Europe’s offshore wind: EIR Release

“Any correspondence received by the First Minister, Deputy First Minister, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, or Minister for Green Skills (including the minister’s private offices) on the topic of Scotland having 25 per cent of Europe’s offshore wind potential since January 1 2022.” As the information you have requested...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200330312
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Correspondence that refers to Endangered Species: EIR release

All ministerial correspondence from 30th August 2021 to 8th June 2023 that refers to: Capercaillie Red Squirrel Eurasian Beaver Puffin Pine Marten Otter Wildcat Twinflower Scottish Wildcat Mountain Hare Bottlenose Dolphin As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Env...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300360771
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Discussions between First Minister and Glasgow City Council Leader: FOI release

The total list of subjects of topics that were discussed between First Minister Humza Yousef and Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken and Glasgow City Council Deputy Leader Ricky Bell on June 2nd. The total list of attendees at the meeting between First Minister Humza Yousef and Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Ai...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300363675
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

International conferences Jason Leitch has attended since 2022: FOI release

Information on how many international conferences Jason Leitch, the National Clinical Director, attended, including a) the location/country, b) the purpose of the trip, and c) the cost. You also asked for a breakdown of this information for the financial years 2022/23 and 2023/24.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
FOI/202300382954
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government, the Crown Office and the Scottish Prison Service: FOI Release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government, including officials and Ministers, and representatives of a) the Crown Office and b) the Scottish Prison Service relating to the report, Still Nothing to See Here?, published in November 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300337140
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Local council responses to plans to introduce a National Care Service: FOI release

Local council responses to the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a National Care Service, outlining for each council whether they accepted or rejected the legislation, their reasons for doing so, and any recommendations they have made regarding the Bill.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.22 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200321330
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Investigation regarding allegations of bullying by Fergus Ewing: FOI Release

A copy of all correspondence between the First Minister's office and the FDA union about the investigation and/or report into allegations of bullying by Fergus Ewing while he was a minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200305233
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Breakdown of humanitarian aid for Gaza: FOI release

Information relating to Scottish Government humanitarian aid for Gaza. Further detail on the information you requested can be found below: A detailed breakdown of how the 750,000 GBP was allocated and disbursed. The names of organisations, agencies, or entities that received these funds. A description of the projects ...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
FOI/202300383828
Directorate
Topic
Public sector