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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Scottish Government Equality Unit: FOI release

How many staff work in the Equality Unit? Please break down number of staff in the Equality Unit per civil service pay band What is the Equality Unit’s budget per year? What is the Equality Unit’s remit?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-07-16
Reference
FOI/202100214992
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Number of Freedom of Information request submitted by journalist: FOI review

1. The number of Freedom of Information requests sent to the Scottish Government by journalist Conor Matchett in the period 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021. 2. Please give a rough breakdown of requests by subject matter. 3. Please give a breakdown of how many were appealed and reviewed internally and externally with a brea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.10(1) s.20 s.38(2A) s.38(5) s.3(2) s.38 s.34(1)
Published
2021-07-16
Reference
FOI/202100215149 review of 202100202671
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Purchase details and communications regarding Ferguson Marine Limited: FOI release

“To provide all information held, including legal opinion, about the decision by ministers to purchase Ferguson Marine between August 30, 2019 and October 10, 2019. In particular I am seeking details of the rival offers for the shipyard, and what they amounted to. Further, I am seeking communications between the Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-07-15
Reference
FOI/202100214212
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Transport Scotland policy on media requests: FOI release

1) Please send me all policy documents which inform/ govern/ guide the way your organisation handles media requests and the publication of information. Please include all such documents which mention the Scottish Government, ministers or Scottish Government departments. 2) Please also send me any emails. minutes, memos...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-15
Reference
FOI/202100219784
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communication relating to Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

All internal and external communications regarding my previous request, 202100202671.All internal and external communications regarding my previous request, 202100208816.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-15
Reference
FOI/202100215169
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency disability staff network: FOI release

1. a) Do you have a disability staff network? b) If so: How long has it been running? The grade of the chair and deputy chair? Does the network use storytelling as part of its communication strategy? 2. The number of members of staff who have provided information about their disability to HR broken down by : Year si...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100215126
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Legal advice pertaining to an independent Scotland joining EU: FOI release

Any government/ministerial communication with regards to any legal advice pertaining to an independent Scotland joining the EU. Period between January 2018 and June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100214144
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Government staff disability statistics: FOI release

Do you have a disability staff network? If so: - How long has it been running? - The grade of the chair and deputy chair - Does the network use storytelling as part of it's communication strategy? The number of members of staff who have provided information about their disability to HR broken down by : - Year since 201...

FOI not held 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100214955
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Education Scotland policy on handling media requests: FOI release

1) Please send me all policy documents which inform/ govern/ guide the way your organisation handles media requests and the publication of information. Please include all such documents which mention the Scottish Government, ministers or Scottish Government departments. 2) Please also send me any emails. minutes, memos...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100219839
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Reform discussion held with Scottish Qualification Authority: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government (cabinet secretaries, the first minister, special advisers and/or learning directorate staff) and the SQA regarding or referring to the reform of the SQA. This request includes any attachments where applicable.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100209364
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Official meeting with Deputy First Minister and Ravi Trehan: FOI release

You asked for information relating to a meeting/dinner held on 3rd December 2017 between Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Ravi Trehan of Liberty House, India: Correspondence including, but not limited to, emails, text messages, notes, memos and hard copies sent up to one month before and one month after the meet...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100213228
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Purchase agreement with Tata Steel for Dalzell and Clydebridge steelworks: FOI Review

(1) The purchase agreement with Tata Steel for the purchase of the Dalzell and Clydebridge steelworks. (2) A copy of the due diligence performed on the acquisition.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100212787 Review of 202100203997
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Discussion held relating to First Minister attending British-Irish Council meeting: FOI release

Internal communications (email, WhatsApp, text or any other form of electronic communication, as well as handwritten notes and minutes of any in-person, video or telephone meetings) between civil servants, special advisers, ministers and health officials about the prospect of the first minister travelling to the June 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100212995
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ministerial communications relating to public protest 13 May 2021: FOI review

I am interested in ministerial communications with other public bodies regarding the public protest around attempts by Home Office immigration officials to details two men in Pollokshields, Glasgow on May 13. Details: https://theferret.scot/men-freed-as-intimidating-immigration-raid-ends/. It has been reported that the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.28 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-12
Reference
FOI/202100213963 review of 202100201852
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, International, Public sector

Potential reforms to SQA and Education Scotland: FOI release

You asked for any documents held by the Scottish Government or its agencies regarding the potential/planned reforms to SQA and Education Scotland. This would include proposal or briefing documents to ministers but could also include material considering the effectiveness of either organisation, for example.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-12
Reference
FOI/202100209354
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications with SQA regarding National Qualification assessment 2021: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, phone calls) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of SQA National Qualification assessments in 2021. I would like this information between 01 March 2021 and 26 March 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 72 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-12
Reference
FOI/202100187739
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Internal communications referring to the reform of the SQA: FOI release

You asked for all internal communications (emails, other electronic messages, records of meetings and phone calls etc) involving cabinet secretaries, the first minister, special advisers and/or learning directorate staff regarding or referring to the reform of the SQA and Education Scotland. NB This request includes an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100209350
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Total amount of electric cars used by Ministers: FOI release

How many of ministers in your government including yourself (First Minister) have access to electric vehicles, how many are being used at moment, if any how are they financed, do ministers pay for themselves or through government scheme, who is funding the installation of thousands of charging points.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100213731
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Public Health Scotland Communication Framework: FOI release

You asked for the following documents within the context of a Communications Framework between the Scottish Government and bodies including Public Health Scotland (PHS) and COSLA with reference to the Times article on 11 June 2021 - ‘Watchdog’s remit is to shield SNP Ministers’: Electronic copies of any document(s) ou...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100213128
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and GFG Alliance: FOI release

I am writing to request an agenda, minutes and personal notes for meetings that took place last year between Fergus Ewing, then Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Sanjeev Gupta of the GFG Alliance on 26 October 2020. I am requesting agenda, minutes and personal notes for a meeting held on 7 September 2020 with Jay...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211686
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of animal welfare complaints: EIR release

1. How many welfare complaints did you receive in relation to the following: a. On-farm animal welfare; b. Welfare at markets; and, c. Welfare during transport? d. Welfare at a border post? 2. How many welfare complaints did you investigate in relation to the following: a. On-farm animal welfare; b. Welfare at markets;...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.25 s.24 s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(4)
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100216412
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) with GFG Alliance companies: FOI release

Please can you supply the following information: The Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) between Scottish Ministers and GFG Alliance companies and any subsequent amendments made to the agreement. The Guarantee Fee Letter which sets out the terms of the guarantee fee and any subsequent amendments made to the let...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 18 attachments
Published
2021-07-07
Reference
FOI/202100196377
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) with GFG Alliance companies: FOI Review

‘Please can you supply the following information: The Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) between Scottish Ministers and GFG Alliance companies and any subsequent amendments made to the agreement. The Guarantee Fee Letter which sets out the terms of the guarantee fee and any subsequent amendments made to the le...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) 20 attachments
Published
2021-07-07
Reference
FOI/202100206370 Review of 202100196377
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communication held with specific organisations regarding abortion: FOI release

To ask the Health Protection Division at the Scottish Government to outline whether the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, her special advisor or any other official within her Department, has met with or communicated with (by phone, letter, email, or any other communication method) any other following groups or in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100210660
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Assessment of Local Government flood projects: EIR release

1. How the Scottish Government assesses and prioritises Local Government flooding projects for funding. 2. What the current project prioritisation list is, and when this is to be updated. 3. What the (proposed/ draft) prioritisation list is for the next funding allocation together with details of the level of funding a...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2021-07-02
Reference
FOI/202100208352
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector