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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A9 and A96 dualling programme: EIR release

1. All meetings held by the Scottish Government regarding the dualling of the A96 between 2016 and 2022. 2. All correspondence conducted by the Scottish Government regarding the dualling of the A96 between 2016 and 2022. 3. All advice given to the Scottish Government regarding the dualling of the A96 between 2016 and 2...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200270239
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Clyde fishing ground closure: EIR release

Correspondence with all stakeholders / pressure groups / industry representatives regarding the Clyde fishing ground closure. This can be any Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries, Ministers or civil servants in the period 1 October 2021 and 18 January 2022 and include emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200273744
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications regarding lead teachers: FOI release

Copies of all communication involving the Scottish Government (ministers, advisers, learning directorate staff) regarding lead teachers (NB this includes attachments such as briefings, reports etc).

FOI already published 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200269303
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

COVID 19 review of requirements for places of worship: FOI release

1. “When was the requirement to wear a face covering in places of worship last reviewed?” 2. “When was the guidance around baptism last reviewed?” 3. “Please provide any documentation or recorded information pertaining to any such review in points 1 and 2. This could include, but is not limited to, email exchanges, mee...

FOI already published 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202100265116
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Rifle Ranges application and approval information: EIR release

1. Copies of the application made by the target shooting club reference DDG 5/5 DG4, and all relevant correspondence; 2. Confirmation that the club approval letter dated 13 July 2017, reference DDG 5/5 DG4, was forwarded to the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland; 3. Details of any amendments to the 13 Ju...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200274221
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: EIR release

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon and the following people regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: Committee Clerks Scottish Government Officials Lobby groups MSPs from the Scottish Green Party

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200275727
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to ear thermometers: FOI release

“My request follows a previous FOI response (202100258087) on correspondence relating to ear thermometers previously included in Baby Boxes, and the decision to replace them last year. 1. In the e-mail, copied below, which was sent to the Minister for Children and Young People on February 15, 2021, the second sentence ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200272862
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Seagreen Wind Energy Limited and unexploded ordnance clearance activities: EIR release

"The written report by Seagreen Wind Energy Limited in respect of unexploded ordnance clearance activities, submitted as part of the licensing requirements. Any background briefing notes, advice and correspondence involving officials, advisers and ministers with regards to Scottish Parliament Written Answer S6W-05332 b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200273319
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding ScotWind allocation: EIR release

1. The contracts issued and agreed to between Crown Estate Scotland and the successful bidders for each ‘ScotWind’ allocation. 2. The supply chain development statements submitted by the successful bidders for each ScotWind allocation. 3. Scottish Government/Crown Estates Scotland correspondence regarding ScotWind. 4. ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-14
Reference
FOI/202200276450
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with Marine Scotland regarding 2022-23 budget: EIR release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Marine Scotland and Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP and correspondence between Marine Scotland and Minister Màiri McAllan rega...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-13
Reference
FOI/202200285426
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Scottish Rugby Union: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish ministers and the following organisations/individuals: 1. The Rugby Football Union / RFU and its representatives, including Nigel Melville and Bill Sweeney. 2. Simon Amor. 3. The Scottish Rugby Union and its representatives, including Mark Dodson and Dominic McKay. 4. John Dalziel. P...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200286689
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and partner agencies: FOI release

1. In relation to the email sent to Catherine Calderwood and Gareth Brown from a @gov.scot address at 18:07 on 16 February 2016 (as included in the response to my previous request): a. A copy of Catherine Calderwood's reply to the email. b. A copy of the communications from the author of the email to HPS (as mentioned ...

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200283366
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1. Any analysis conducted by the Scottish Government of the Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Scotland) Bill consultation. Please provide any analysis conducted after 14 December 2021 to the present date. 2. Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200284394
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding reduction of teacher class contact time: FOI release

Any communication between ministers / Spads / officials regarding the reduction of teachers' class contact time. This includes (but is not necessarily limited to) documents/attachments containing any briefings, analysis, modelling etc.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200275182
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

State pension and benefit payment responsibilities: FOI release

1. The source content and date of the secret cabinet briefing paper from John Swinney Finance Secretary (at the time) that was subsequently leaked. 2. Since 1 January 2012, any briefing papers, communications etc that clarified or otherwise that Scotland, if independent, would be responsible for the payment of pensions...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-07
Reference
FOI/202200281407
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Breakdown of Civil Servant and Minister travelling expenses: FOI release

Information on civil servants' travelling expenses, specifically: 1. How much the Scottish Government has spent on civil servant travelling expenses over the last five years, with a breakdown for how much has been spent each year? 2. How many flights civil servants have been sent on for official business over the last ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.37 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-07
Reference
FOI/202200269284
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding class contact hours for Scottish teachers: FOI release

All correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, WhatsApp, Signal or SMS messages, documents or otherwise) involving the Scottish Government (Ministers, Special Advisers and Civil Servants) regarding proposals to reduce the number of class contact hours for Scottish teachers from the maximu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-07
Reference
FOI/202200286686
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding establishing a freeport in Aberdeen: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) on the topic of establishing a Freeport in Aberdeen, involving any of the following people: Scottish Government Ministers, special advisers or senior civil servants.

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-07
Reference
FOI/202200284622
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Communications relating to hydro firms since January 2022: FOI release

Any communications, emails, messages or notes relating to or mentioning the below topics since January 2022: The article on hydro firms which features in The Sunday Times on 6 February 2022 Ardtornish Hydro You requested all relevant information including but not exclusively held in: email, internal messaging, teams ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-07
Reference
FOI/202200284309
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Appointment of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) Chief Executive: FOI release

1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this? 2. How many candidates were considered for this position? 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to ministers relating to the departure of Mr Hair and the appointment of Mr Tydeman. 4. Please can ...

FOI not held 70 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-05
Reference
FOI/202100265480
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Appointment of Circularity Scotland Ltd as deposit return scheme administrator: EIR release

You asked for: - 1. The application to become administrator of the deposit return scheme submitted to Scottish ministers by Circularity Scotland Ltd, and any other supporting or additional information provided by Circularity Scotland Ltd to support that application, as specified in section 14 of the regulations. 2. The...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.14 s.2 s.15 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-04
Reference
FOI/202200276068
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Breakdown of Teacher Wellbeing Fund spend: FOI release

What the £2 million Teacher Wellbeing Fund has been spent on which was referred to by the First Minister during First Minister's Questions on 22 and 23 December 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-04
Reference
FOI/202200287684
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Prestwick Airport sale and CEO departure: FOI release

Details in correspondence between the Scottish Government and/or Transport Scotland, including the First Minister's office, and Prestwick Airport, including the below boards, over the personal role of Stewart Adams in a) the airport sale process and b) his resignation as a director of Prestwick Aviation Holdings and TS...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-30
Reference
FOI/202200271978
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial correspondence stating 'farming', 'emissions' and 'climate change': EIR release

Correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, Minister Màiri McAllan MSP, Minister Patrick Harvey MSP, Minister Lorna Slater MSP regarding ‘farming’, ‘emissions’ and ‘climate change’ between 1 May 2021 and 22 December 2021. Correspondence can include emails, WhatsApp me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-29
Reference
FOI/202100267740
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector