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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Information on the Scottish Government's fleet of cars: FOI release

1. How much does it cost to maintain the Scottish Government's fleet of cars each year? 2. Breakdown of these costs per year from 2018-2022? 3. How much has it cost to fuel the cars up from 2018 to 2022? And what has been used to fuel them? 4. How much has it cost to provide a driver for the trips from 2018 to 2022?...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17
Published
2022-08-23
Reference
FOI/202200311418
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The sale of land at Bo’ness Road, South Queensferry by Scottish Ministers to Cala Homes: FOI release

With regard to the sale of land at Bo’ness Road, South Queensferry by Scottish Ministers to Cala you asked; Did Scottish Ministers represent themselves in this deal? Furthermore, did the Cala Homes (seller) have any agents negotiating or representing on this deal? And lastly, is there a potential yield% associated in t...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-08-23
Reference
FOI/202200311348
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Lord Advocate regarding the Supreme Court: FOI release

1) Any correspondence, including meetings, notes, memos, agendas, ministerial briefings and minutes, between the Scottish Government and the office of the Lord Advocate on the topic of the Lord Advocate's reference to the Supreme Court between January 1, 2022 and June 28, 2022. This should include any emails, letters, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-22
Reference
FOI/202200312193
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence and meetings with the Scottish Government and other organisations and companies: 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: 1a) Ivan McKee with Deloitte and MacRob...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 112 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 6 attachments
Published
2022-08-22
Reference
FOI/202200273210
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

SPS correspondence: FOI release

1) The correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service where SPS staff flagged an error with the LS/CMI system. The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans said this was first flagged to the Scottish Government on 24 January 2022. Please provide this correspondence and all related corr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 104 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-18
Reference
FOI/202200287009
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information provided to the Cabinet Secretary to answer S6T-00784: FOI release

A copy of information or briefing notes provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills in order to answer S6T-00784 asked by Willie Rennie MSP in the Chamber on 14th June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200310397
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Dalzell Steelworks contracts: FOI release

A copy of information or briefing notes provided to the Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise in order to answer the 25 PQs on the sale of Dalzell Steelworks lodged by Willie Rennie MSP on 13th January 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200309713
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offshore MPA fisheries management measures: EIR release

The area km2 (and/or % sea area) where bottom towed gear is now banned from 0-6nm, 6-12 and 12-200nm/ EEZ around Scotland. For offshore I think it will just be the deep sea MPA’s so far? This request for information was followed by a clarification where you stated, “I am interested in all areas where bottom towed gear ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200311410
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Funding arrangements for UCI cycling championships: FOI release

A copy of all briefings prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, or the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development regarding funding arrangements for the 2023 UCI Cycling Championships.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200310374
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Information on the recruitment of a Chief Entrepreneur to the Scottish Goverment: FOI release

In reference to the recently appointed role of Chief Entrepreneur to the Scottish Goverment, I would be grateful if you could clarify/provide information about the following: 1. Was this role advertised and if yes, when & where? 2. Do you have a shortlist of candidates who applied for this role and if yes, how many? ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2
Published
2022-08-16
Reference
FOI/202200310268
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon St Andrews trip: FOI release

All the correspondence and any other messages - email, letter, WhatsApp, text and any other form of communication - between the Scottish Government, including the First Minister's office (including civil servants and special advisers) and The PGA Tour/European Tour/The Open or any other company or agency involved about...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-15
Reference
FOI/202200311419
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Police Federation: FOI release

A copy of any disclosable records which relate to the following: Copies of audited accounts for the Scottish Police Federation, with any explanatory notes, statements of opinion, reports, findings, cover letters, etc. covering financial year ending 31/3/2019 to present (these should have been provided to the Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.18 s.20 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-15
Reference
foi/202200311270
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic

Equalities data on members of the boards of public bodies: FOI release

You asked “can you let me know do you hold equalities data on members of the boards of public bodies in Scotland and, if so, can you tell me how many trans people, and specifically trans women, there are in total on the boards of Scotland's public bodies?”

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-08-15
Reference
FOI/202200311161
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Ukraine Scottish Refugee Council (SRC): FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) and Scottish Government (SG) regarding the crisis in Ukraine, including any approach made to SRC or offer made by SRC to SG. 2. Details of monies awarded to SRC to respond to the Ukraine crisis, including a breakdown of deliverables and what SRC is expected ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2022-08-11
Reference
FOI/202200311295
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

The First Minister's trip to the British Open: FOI release

"Please advise me who paid for the First Ministers trip to the British Open and who paid for her Golf apparel."

FOI partially withheld 60 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-08-11
Reference
FOI/202200311485
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Statistics of documents shredded or destroyed: EIR Review

Can you please tell me how many documents were shredded or otherwise destroyed by the Scottish Government in the last complete financial year, and so far this year? How many of them were shredded or destroyed by the First Minister’s office? If it is impossible to give a precise number, can you tell me please the approx...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.10(4)
Published
2022-08-11
Reference
FOI/202200293539 Review of 202200277002
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff absence within NHS Scotland: FOI release

The number (and as a percentage) of clinical staff currently on sick, with reasons for absence; The number (and as a percentage) of clinical staff currently who are waiting to access Occupational Health Service (or equivalent); The waiting time for a member of clinical staff to meet with Occupational Health Service (o...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200303129
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Parking at hospitals: FOI release

1. The monthly and annual costs to Scottish Government for making parking at Ninewells and Glasgow Royal Hospital free from April 2021, going forward to the purchase of the Hospital PFI car parks in Glasgow and Dundee (announced on the 24 August 2021). 2. The monthly and annual costs to Scottish Government for making ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.6 s.17(1)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200302753
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Humza Yousaf statement 06/01/2022: FOI Review

Speaking on BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme on 6/1/22, Humza Yousaf said: “If you look at the numbers of actual Covid cases, if you remember the [Omicron evidence] paper we published in early December, we’re clearly into the worst-case scenario in terms of levels of infection." All information held...

FOI not held 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200290996 Review of 202200277307
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Audit Scotland’s annual report: NHS in Scotland: FOI release

1. On what date did the Scottish Government first receive an embargoed copy of Audit Scotland’s annual report: NHS in Scotland? 2. Please can you provide all briefing and correspondence between officials and ministers (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, records of phone calls, minutes o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200283512
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and employees of the Landfall Strategy Group: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) and employees of Landfall Strategy Group. Please restrict the search to the period 1st September 2016 - 20th May 2022.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200301656
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication regarding the reform of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and Education Scotland: FOI release

"All communications between ministers and/or special advisers and/or PR/comms staff” and that the request “related to internal communications regarding the recently published report by Professor Ken Muir into the reform of the SQA and Education Scotland”. You noted that the request “would include attachments to relevan...

FOI clarification 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200300655
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Prospectus for Independence: FOI release

In September 2021, the First Minister announced that Scottish Government civil servants would start work on a detailed prospectus for independence (as reported here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-58478187). On 21st May this year, the First Minister stated: 'we will shortly begin publishing an...

FOI withheld 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.29(1)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200302125
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector