Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,888releases indexed
39,524attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,127partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,127 unclear 7,204 not held 3,072 released 1,539 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4943 s.20 4285 s.34(1) 3601 s.39(2) 3486 s.30 2886 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2385 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 24 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 926 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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21,888 matching releases

Advice on River Spey seal licence application: EIR release

In response to the rejection letter of 7 June to our 2022 application for a licence to kill or take seals to conserve seals or other wild animals (including wild birds) or wild plants, dated 18 February 2022, we have a number of concerns in relation to the licensing process including, but not limited to MS-LOT’s interp...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200306814
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Items of information regarding Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville: FOI Release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville for her meeting/video conference with the ICEA on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.sco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202300339784
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Advice regarding Grimersta Estate's rejected license application: EIR release

Regarding your decision and the attached letter detailing your reasoning, Grimersta Estate are minded to appeal but cannot do so within the current timeframe without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making your determination. With this is mind I would be grateful if you could provide me with the advic...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307408
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The number of officials working on the policy to deliver free school breakfasts: FOI release

Information about the number of officials working on the policy to deliver free school breakfasts to all primary school children by 2026. The number working as of the start of September 2021, September 2022 and September 2023? The titles of the officials working on this policy? The evolution of this policy unit since ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.3
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
FOI/202300382463
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Details of all meetings of the short-life working group on prostitution: FOI release

With reference to my previous request ref. 202100263332, I would like to make the following request under FOISA: Details of all meetings of the short-life working group on prostitution, including minutes. I understand that the final formal meeting of this group was held on April 19th 2022. Please can you confirm that ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.27(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307830
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spend for each public body: FOI release

Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services Total spend for each public body between 01 October 2021 - 31 March 2022 and to which agency

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200311644
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments made under government’s temporary and interim staff services frameworks covering 2019 to 2023: FOI release

That the Scottish Government disclose all information it holds detailing payments made by the government and public bodies to Lorien Resourcing Ltd, Blue Arrow Ltd, and Medacs Healthcare. The information disclosed should include, but not be limited to, payments made under the government’s temporary and interim staff se...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200312251
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to the Gender Recognition Unit: FOI release

All communications between the Unit and the following bodies: Alliance Defending Freedom The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty The Christian Institute Christian Action, Research and Education Evangelical Alliance, Scotland For Women Scotland The LGB Alliance Communications may mean emails, letters...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200308319
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

New Oracle Cloud Technology System: FOI release

The latest plan/roadmap including dates showing when the new Oracle finance and hr system will be installed in Scottish Government to replace current legacy systems, and the project team structure and roles.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200308864
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Green Freeports Programme Board working groups: EIR release

For the following working groups: A. Green Freeports Programme Board B. Green Investment Portfolio Project Assessment Panel C. Hydrogen Industry Forum D. Improvement Working Group What was the date of formation of these groups? Who is a member of these groups? What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
FOI/202300381309
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funds awarded for installation of deer fences from 2018 to 2023: EIR release

Data on the amount of money awarded for the installation of deer fences from 2018/19 to 2022/23 as well as the total length of deer fencing. You also requested that this data be provided in a map / spatial data.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
FOI/202300382134
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between Universities Scotland and the Scottish Government (15 June and 25 July 2022): FOI release

Email correspondence between Universities Scotland and the Scottish Government pertaining to meetings between these two bodies on the 15th of June 2022 and 25th July 2022. Any physical notes that were taken in the meetings between Universities Scotland and Scottish Government officials on the 15th of June 2022 and the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200318790
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) firefighters pensions: FOI release

In reference to FOI 202200278069, you asked for: FOI 202200278069 gives numbers of male pensioners who were currently being paid a pension in each year 2000-2020 by age. Is this correct? I would be grateful if you could please confirm that these figures include pensioners from the 3 pension schemes from 1992, 2006, an...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
FOI/202300382594
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Patrick Harvie and cycling helmets: FOI release

Any correspondence, minutes, briefing notes, memos and other information relating to Patrick Harvie and cycling helmets.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300357765
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Felling at Cloburn Quarry: EIR release

With respect to case reference FPA-9144, Property Name Cloburn Quarry, Name of Woodland Cpt 22: All paper, email and computer file information related to both the Felling Permission Application and Felling Approval and Licence associated with this case, including: correspondence; reports and information submitted by ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 20 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300353546
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Victor Madrigal, UN Independent expert on sexual orientation and gender identity: FOI release

All information held relating to meetings held with Ministers or officials in May 2023 with the UN Independent Expert on SOGI, Victor Madrigal, including papers relating to arrangements, briefings, agendas and any handwritten or other notes of discussion at the meetings. Please confirm that this includes a search for a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300354797
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M74 (northbound carriageway) between Junction 1 and 1A: EIR release

Please provide me with all documents and records, whether in hard copy or digital in relation to:- The Policy in force as of 3rd May 2021, in regards the inspection, repair and draining of flooding at the area of road at the above noted location All records of inspection of the road noted at the above noted location f...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300348002
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme correspondence (Mar-Apr): EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation, I would be grateful for a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland between 1st March 2023 and 28th April 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Sco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300353088
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Alleged ministerial code breach by Jenny Gilruth: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish government, Humza Yousaf and Jenny Gilruth over her allegedly breaching the ministerial code over delaying rail works in her constituency, 2. Has an investigation been started by the First Minister into this incident after he promised to do so on 18 May? 3. If s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.36 s.30 s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300361845
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Land to the east of Red Path Brae, Orchard Terrace, Kinghorn: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why she considers that determining appeal PPA- 250-2368 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.1 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300354858
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Year one projects funded from Just Transition Fund: EIR release

Information relating to year one projects funded from the Just Transition Fund: https://www.gov.scot/publications/just-transition-fund/pages/year-one-projects/ There are four projects funded for which I request the same information: Seedpod - Opportunity North East £3.1m Supply Chain Pathway and Energy Transition Cha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300355965
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Additional care beds announcement 10 January 2023: FOI release

A copy of all documents which discuss the Government being made aware of, and deciding how to respond to, the Scottish Liberal Democrat press release on 12th May 2023 around the number of additional interim care beds that Humza Yousaf announced on 10th January 2023 including all correspondence involving ministers, Spec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300365557
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Explanation on why determining appeal PPA-400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why he considers that determining appeal PPA- 400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300354907
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector