Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,882releases indexed
39,518attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,124partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,124 unclear 7,202 not held 3,072 released 1,538 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4941 s.20 4284 s.34(1) 3600 s.39(2) 3485 s.30 2885 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2384 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 18 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 924 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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21,882 matching releases

Breakdown of humanitarian aid for Gaza: FOI release

Information relating to Scottish Government humanitarian aid for Gaza. Further detail on the information you requested can be found below: A detailed breakdown of how the 750,000 GBP was allocated and disbursed. The names of organisations, agencies, or entities that received these funds. A description of the projects ...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
FOI/202300383828
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal Scottish Government discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger project: EIR release

In November 2021 Scottish Enterprise commissioned the Scot2Ger project. Please provide all internal Scottish Government discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger project, including discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger report published in June 2022. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200329884
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal correspondence and discussions within the Scottish Government regarding FOI reference number 202300349504: FOI release

All of the records of internal correspondence and discussions within the Scottish Government which took place relating to your initial request for information under FOI reference number 202300349504.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300354799
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Local authorities' enforcement activities in relation to engines left running on parked vehicles: FOI release

All records available on local authorities’ enforcement activities (Fixed Penalty Notices or other) in relation to engines left running on parked vehicles. All information held regarding reviews carried out by the Scottish Ministers of local authority enforcement as per paragraph 5.1 of the guidance.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1) s.5
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200330303
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Comments on Representations document request from interested party: EIR Release

Following the site visit for the above development appeal on 19th. April 2023, the Reporter Ms Callan stated that interested parties could make representations re matters that arose from the site visit, but she did not state a date for responses. I would appreciate if you could please confirm the required date for subm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300353499
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public Sector

Offshore wind and hydrogen meeting 16 May 2022: EIR release

On 16th May 2022 Ivan McKee, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, met with a delegation from France to discuss floating offshore wind and hydrogen. Please provide any briefings prepared in advance of this meeting, and any notes/minutes/MoU arising from the meeting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200333762
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government Dublin office operations: FOI release

Katy McNeil heads up the Dublin Office of the Scottish Government. What is the role and purposes of that office and Ms McNeil? Is there any measure of achievement? For example, a cost effective analysis? What is the salary afforded to Ms McNeil? What has been the annual budget for the office for the past 5 years?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
FOI/202300382812
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Biffa communications from 1 January to 8 June 2023: EIR release

All communications between Biffa and the Scottish Government between January 1, 2023 and the date on which this request is received. This should include emails, minutes of meetings and any other communications. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300360612
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government Berlin office operations: FOI release

Alexandra Stein heads up the Berlin Office of the Scottish Government. What is the role and purposes of that office and Ms Stein? Is there any measure of achievement? For example, a cost effective analysis? What is the salary afforded to Ms Stein? What has been the annual budget for the office for the past 5 years?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
FOI/202300382794
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

John Swinney's meetings 26 September and 6 October 2022: 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 John Swinney's meetings with David Tydeman on September 26, and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300338423
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Framework For The Provision Of Commercial Advisors: FOI release

The contracts and specification within the Framework for the Provision of Commercial Advisors. Any details the agreed level of confidentiality between the Scottish Government and contracted consultants such as any NDAs or impact on FOISA legislation within said framework or any award against said framework. Corresponde...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts s.25(1) s.3 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300363667
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Figures in addition to the response to FOI 202200303520: FOI release

With reference to FOI/202200303520, figures for the same FY periods (22/23) detailing the actual income (for Q1) and the projected income for the whole financial year (recognising that the figures relating to the previous financial year will not be released due to the commercial sensitivities).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200332080
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government: FOI Release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors, Deloitte and/or Teneo, since May 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 141 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200332037
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Vessel 801 stage 6 payment: EIR release

Stage 6 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 17/08/2016, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the sixth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks were ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200291920
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, visit to Germany promoting Scotland's potential in offshore wind and hydrogen: EIR release

In September 2022 Ivan McKee, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, visited Germany to promote Scotland's potential in offshore wind and hydrogen. Please provide any briefings prepared in advance of this trip, and any notes/minutes/MoU arising from meetings held during the trip. A clarification was sou...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200333765
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spend on external legal advice since April 1, 2020: FOI release

The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (I.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date) Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. If possible, please provide the final settlement or damages or other court ma...

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200332614
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon Meetings August 2022: 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) Nicola Sturgeon's call with Equinor...

FOI already published 80 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12(1) s.25(1) s.29 s.38(1) s.12 s.22 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200331296
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Media Management and Listening platforms: FOI release

Do you use a social media management platform? If so, what tools do you use? How much do you spend annually on a Social media management tool? Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end? Do you use a social listening / media monitoring platform? If so, what tools do you use? How much do you spend annu...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
FOI/202300380947
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Expenses for Lord Advocate's trip to Brussels: FOI release

The total monetary value of all expenses incurred by the Scottish Government in relation to the Lord Advocate’s trip to Brussels which was tweeted about by the official COPFS account here. The details of the expenses incurred in this trip, including travel costs, accommodation and any other associated costs.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200333250
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Communication with Ivan McKee: FOI release

Apart from Mr McKee’s reference to Scottish Enterprise, which I noted, I would like to see copies of; Replies from other ‘relevant public bodies’ to which Mr McKee wrote. Replies from ‘any companies, thus identified’ by those public bodies as being on the ‘UN list’ and to which Mr McKee may have subsequently written.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200290245
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Storm Arwen resilience: FOI release

Regarding the Scottish Government's level of preparedness for Storm Arwen on November 26 and 27. Did any resilience function of the Scottish Government, for example SGoRR, meet to consider the impact of Arwen following the issue of a red weather warning on November 26? On which dates if so? For each such meeting, may ...

FOI unclear 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200299553
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Immigrant housing and accommodation: FOI release

How many Hotels in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are being used to house these illegals! How many illegals, male or female and what hotels are being used?.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.30
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
FOI/202300382036
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Housing, Public sector