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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Anti-Poverty Summit - May 2023: FOI release

The official date that Scotland Secretary Alister Jack was sent an invitation to attend the Anti-Poverty Summit. Please also provide the correspondence that was sent to his office and the reply the Scottish Government received. If Jack wasn't the one who the invite was addressed to then please still include the date an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.27(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300354856
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary's visit to Berlin in December 2022: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared in advance of Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson’s visit to Berlin in December 2022, and all notes of meetings during the visit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300353788
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon MSP ministerial car access since 27 March 2023: FOI release

1) Does Nicola Sturgeon MSP still have access to the ministerial car fleet. 2) If so, who authorised this. 3) If so, why does she have such access as she clearly has no ministerial duties. 4) If so, please provide details of all journeys undertaken by her in the ministerial fleet since her replacement as FM on 27 Ma...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.4
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300350302
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Future use of Asulam, marketed as Asulox, for the control of bracken: EIR release

All documents, emails, correspondence which were produced between the dates of the 1st of January 2022 to 27th January 2023 relating to the future use of Asulam, marketed as Asulox, for the control of bracken, specifically from 2022 onwards. In addition, you also asked for, all documents, emails, correspondence which ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300340523
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Minister and Orkney Islands: FOI release

How many times has the Scottish Government's Transport minister met with Orkney Islands council in relation to the ferries taskforce over the last 12 months? Dates of these meetings? Could you supply minutes of these meetings and who attended them? If not, why not and when will they be published? When is the next sched...

FOI cost limit 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.12
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300342057
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transfer title for the north side of Abbey Strand: FOI release

Information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 regarding the title to buildings on Abbey Strand adjacent to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. This relates to the recent decision to transfer title for the north side of Abbey Strand, s...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300342492
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Free school meals diaries, minutes and third-party consultations: FOI release

1) A list of diary commitments undertaken by the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to free school meals 2) Minutes of all those meetings 3) A list of third-party groups who have been consulted with on the policy of free school meals expansion, including priv...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.3
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300355468
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to devolved vs reserved matters: FOI release

1. Any correspondence held by the Scottish government between the permanent secretary John Paul Marks and the cabinet secretary Simon Case, in relation to devolved vs reserved matters. By this I mean things like the constitution and foreign affairs – potential examples would be the subject of a “minister for independen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300367840
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Housing and Glasgow City Council: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence* between the Paul McLennan and his civil services, and representatives and councillors from Glasgow City Council between March 2023 when the minister took up his post and the present date (25 July 23). I am specifically looking for all correspondence between the minister and his departm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300368557
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Legal advice and correspondence relating to operation branchform: FOI release

1. The cost of any legal advice - either from the Scottish Government's legal directorate or from external advisers/counsel - in regards to Operation Branchform. 2. Any internal correspondence among senior civil servants, special advisers, and ministers (including any attachments or referenced briefings) on the topic o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300368382
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Historic injustice apology: FOI release

You asked for information relation to three apologies for historic injustice by the Scottish Government, namely those relating to historical adoption practices, criminalisation of same-sex male relations and persecution of women accused of witchcraft. The information you sought about each apology is: 1. All outputs of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.18(1) s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300368384
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

A9 Dualling investment: EIR release

Please provide the following information: Total amount of money invested, per year, into all A9-related costs, between 2015 and present date by the Scottish Government. Total amount of money projected to be invested, per year, from present date to the end of 2026 into all A9-related costs by the Scottish Government. T...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300377820
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish ministers and BP: FOI release

Please can you provide minutes or any notes taken at either of the two lobbying meetings below which were held between Scottish ministers and BP. Please also provide details of any follow up communications in the aftermath of these meetings: A meeting with first minister Humza Yousaf at a dinner in Aberdeen A meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300377233
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

What is meant by the term 'Net Zero'?: EIR release

Can you tell me what is meant by the term 'Net Zero'? What is the definition ? As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We are applying th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202300337912
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications relating to Engagement of developing anti-racist infrastructure / Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group: FOI release

The following information: 1) FROM January 2021 and TILL June 2023, how many times did the then Minister for Equalities and Older People Christina McKelvie MSP meet BEMIS, CEMVO or CRER as strategic partners to the Scottish Government; what dates, who attended and for what purpose. 2) FROM November 2020 TILL June 202...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.29(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300367874
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister's appearance on Loose Women 20 April 2022: FOI release

Following the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's appearance on the ITV panel show Loose Women on 20th April 2022 I am writing to request confirmation of two points:- 1) Did The First Minister receive an appearance fee for participating in the programme? 2) If a fee was paid How Much did the First Minister receive?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200326282
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total number of expenses claimed by the First Minister: FOI release

Could I please receive the total number of expenses claimed by the First Minister in the years 2020- 2021, 2021-2022 and 2022 – 31 June 2023? Could I also receive the total expenses claimed by the FM office as a whole?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300374125
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister declined events: FOI release

A copy of correspondence sent from the First Minister’s office over the past six months declining requests to attend events and/or meetings.

FOI cost limit 45 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200311414
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Chinese Government outpost: FOI release

The date of the First Minister’s meeting with the Chief Constable of Police Scotland regarding reports of a Chinese Government outpost in Glasgow that the First Minister referred to on 27 October 2022 during First Minister’s Questions. Please provide the date and attendees at this meeting and any minutes of this meetin...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
202200327306
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Conditions of funding for Redress Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the following information: The full conditions of funding for Redress Scotland To be clear please supply me with the total amount of funding being provided per financial year to Redress Scotland for 2021/22 and 2022/23 and the full conditions of funding for Redress Scotland. Please supply me with the con...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
202200332103
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government actions in South Lanarkshire College 2021/2022: FOI release

When was the Scottish Government made aware of the situation in SLC that led to the suspensions of the Principal, the Clerk to the Board and the stepping down of the Chair? How was the SG made aware and from whom? What actions did the Scottish Government take to resolve the situation? The SLC Board recorded the followi...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
202200330185
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of Skills Development Scotland Modern Apprenticeships: FOI release

In the 2022/23 budget the Scottish Government allocated Skills Development Scotland funding for at least 25,000 Modern Apprenticeship starts. What is the basis for the 25,000 figure? How regularly is this figure reviewed? How many modern apprenticeship starts have there been in each of the past 10 financial years?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
202200334338
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spend on subscription services: FOI release

Please provide the following information: Total Scottish Government spending on each of the following subscription services, broken down by year (2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022): Netflix, Sky, Disney+, NOW TV, ITVx, Britbox, Apple TV, Spotify. Please also specify the nature of these subscriptions, are they for ministers,...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
202200334345
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation or the Infected Blood Inquiry: FoI review

“…copies of all correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation or the Infected Blood Inquiry second interim report sent to or received by the below persons (including any attachments) during the period 1st April 2023 - 6th June 2023. 1) John-Paul Marks (Permanent Secretary) 2) David Rogers (Director of Constitu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38 s.29(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300367507 review of 202300360427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Court cases the Scottish Government has been involved in recent years: FOI release

You asked for How many court cases has the Scottish Government been involved in due to legislation they have drafted in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022? Breakdown of each case and what was the outcome and cost of these cases. If too much just do 2019-2022.' How much did the Alex Salmond prosecution case cost the...

FOI already published 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.2
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
202300338707
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector