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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Electric Vehicles (EV) home charger grant statistics: FOI release

1. Amount of Funding: The total amount of funding allocated for EV home charger installations, broken down by postcode area. 2. Number of Chargers: The total number of EV chargers installed under these grant schemes, again broken down by postcode area. 3. Type of Property: Information on the types of properties where...

FOI withheld 75 score 14 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202400397661
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Net Zero Pledges: EIR release

You asked for answers to the following 6 questions on 'Net Zero Pledges': Q1. What progress has been made in doubling the ‘Climate Justice Fund’ to £24 million as stated in the 2021 SNP manifesto? Q2. How much has the Scottish Government invested to tackle the biodiversity crisis since May 2021? Q3. How many recomme...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10(4) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202400392748
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Drug research and impact of nitazenes: FOI release

1. All briefings prepared, minutes from meetings and correspondence received, including internal correspondence, and sent by the Scottish Government about the creation of drug consumption rooms between October 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. All research undertaken by or for the Scottish Government into drug decrimi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.5 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202300390936
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA): EIR release

“Please provide any communications which relate to decision making around the scrapping of Highly Protected Marine Areas, which was first announced in June 2023, and officially confirmed by the government in November. Please ensure all types of communications are included – including Whatsapp – and please share any at...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.9 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202300387073
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes: FOI Review

Original request - 202300386087 Under FOISA please provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes for meetings held since 18 August 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.33(2) s.27 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202300390763 Review of 202300386087
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands BBC Shetland interview: FOI release

1. Who was interviewed from the Scottish Government by BBC Shetland on October 4 2023? 2. All briefing notes prepared for their interview. 3. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government setting up the interview and any correspondence sent following the interview, 4. Minutes written from the inter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202300390822
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Education Scotland's Leadership Team 'away days' in 2022 and 2023: FOI release

Details of any "away days" involving Education Scotland's leadership team in 2022 and 2023, including dates, locations, attendees and a full breakdown of the costs, including for accommodation, venue hire etc.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 17 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400395248
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Healthy Start Scheme Vitamin Research: FOI release

Research/data that focused on the effect of Healthy Start vitamins on pregnancy outcomes. Also, why Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Folic acid have been supplied to mothers across Scotland and what research has led to this policy.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400395337
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

National Park status for the Isle of Skye, Rassay and Rona: EIR release

I am writing to ask for copies of all correspondemce between yourselves and Highland Council concerning a forthcoming application for National.Park status for the Isle of Skye, Rassay and Rona.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400395947
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bathing water status awards: EIR release

Please share any internal/external communications made in the last 12 months which relate to the government's policy to only award bathing water status to sites that have had 150 daily visitors. Please also advise whether any changes to the policy have occurred over the same time period, and please state the reasons f...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.11 s.20 s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400391976
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Clashindarroch extension application correspondence: EIR release

A copy of all communications, in whatever format used, to include emails, letters, notes of meetings, and notes of telephone conversations, between the ECU and the Clashindarroch Extension applicants and/or their agents, from the end of March 2023 up to the present day in respect of the Clashindarroch Extension applica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400395282
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Park status for Largo Bay: EIR release

Can you please provide the following information regarding applications for new National Park status. E-mails and Application Forms submitted in support of a nomination for Largo Bay and it's desire to be considered for National Park Status. ref: https://www.gov.scot/news/new-national-parks-in-scotland/.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400396320
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government ministers meetings with climate justice groups: EIR release

How many meetings since 2018 Scottish Government ministers have had with groups campaigning for international climate justice (e.g. Oxfam, SCIAF, Friends of the Earth etc) and with people from climate-impacted communities? Could these please be compiled into a basic list including dates, groups involved and which minis...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400397059
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total wage costs for each directorate since 2015/16 to the budgeted plan for 2024/25: FOI release

1) Within the Scottish Government's workforce, please provide a breakdown of the total headcount, total FTE, and total wage costs for each directorate since 2015/16 to the budgeted plan for 2024/25. 1a) For the avoidance of doubt, this should include any directorate that has since been merged with another one, or any n...

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 6 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202400391553
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government spend on photography and stationery: FOI release

1. How much has the Scottish government spent on photography so far this year up to the date ofthis Foi? And a breakdown of what the money was spent on. Could you also supply the photography bill for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 and the breakdown of what the money was spent on? 2 . How much money has the Scottish Govern...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.5 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202300373362
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stage 1 deadline for the Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill: FOI release

Under FOISA, I am looking for internal communications dated since 1 December 2023, including messages and briefings notes to managers and Ministers, or between officials, including to or from the Minister for Parliamentary Business, relating to the timetabling of the deadline of stage 1 of the Scottish Employment Injur...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.27 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202400395435
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding closure of 218 service: FOI release

'Please provide me with the following in relation to the imminent closure of the 218 Centre Bath St: 1. A copy of the last review of the centre submitted to the government by Glasgow City Council with a date. 2. The dates of any discussions with Scottish Government about the 218 centre in the past 12 months. 3. Copi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 s.4 s.38 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202300390904
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence on Scottish Government 17th December 2023 social media post: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government correspondence in which civil servants have raised questions about the truthfulness or appropriateness of this tweets/post from the official @scotgov Twitter/X account on 17th December 2023: https://x.com/scotgov/status/1736370730051195272?s=46&t=y9v1mXDn2DQJqjCpgZcKXg

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202300390689
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M74 and B7078 Diversions: EIR release

I have previously received information from you regarding the M74 north and southbound evacuation route in the event of roadworks or closure due to incident. (Ref 202300390744). You stated in your reply that the route would be the B7078 between Canderside Toll and the Wellburn junction. Can I now be provided with the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202400397069
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reports in relation to administration of Climate Challenge Fund: EIR release

All reports between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation KSB’s administration of the Climate Challenge Fund for 2014-16.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202300388892
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social care meetings with medical doctors: FOI release

All recorded details about the last five most recent meetings to present date the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social care held with a practicing medical doctor. This should include but not be limited to: a. Date b. Time c. Length of meeting d. Location of meeting e. Purpose of meeting f. Minutes of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202400394225
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Employee Structure of Scottish Government Directorates: FOI release

The breakdown of employees by job title within each Directorate or their Full Time Equivalent. Any recorded information which sets out the organisational charts or hierarchical structures outlining the current reporting lines and job roles within each Directorate. Any recorded Information setting out changes or updates...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202400407871
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communications between Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and Education Scotland regarding education reform: FOI release

Copies of any communications sent to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills to or from any member of the board of Education Scotland between the beginning of September 2023 and the end of December 2023, in which there is discussion of education reform. You clarified that you referred to board members o...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202400395292
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Economy and Fair Work Committee briefing documentation on Just Transition Fund: EIR release

The briefing notes that were prepared for Richard Lochhead in advance of appearance before the Economy and Fair Work Committee on 10 January 2024. The list of projects funded under the Just Transition Fund that Richard Lochhead mentioned during the committee hearing above.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202400392734
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector