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

University funding: FOI release

When the decision was made to remove the £46 million funding from colleges and universities and who made it? You also asked when did the four other parties learn about this removal with a breakdown for each party and who was told. Finally, you asked for all correspondence between the Scottish government and Ross Gree...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300357204
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Guidance document for Police Scotland recording hate crime: FOI release

A copy of the guidance document referred to by Christina McKelvie MSP in a letter dated 26 October 2022 to DCC Fiona Taylor.

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300357778
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government expenditure on TikTok: FOI release

A breakdown of Scottish Government expenditure on TikTok, including a breakdown by subject matter, and whether it was used to promote a specific policy position to young people. Reasoning behind advertising on TikTok and a breakdown of what adverts were shown and how many people they reached. The cost/benefit analysis ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300356486
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister’s engagement with Anas Sarwar: FOI release

All correspondence between Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar since Humza Yousaf’s appointment as SNP leader and First Minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300358415
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gillian Martin speech at the All Energy Conference in Glasgow: EIR release

On 11th May 2023, Minister for Energy Gillian Martin addressed the All Energy Conference in Glasgow. Please provide the text of her remarks.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300356475
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Landing figures from French vessels fishing Shetland waters: EIR release

Could you please furnish us with the landing figures from the following French vessels fishing Shetland waters from 01.01.22 until 31.12.22. We need tonnages and species. Cap St George’s Bressay Bank Fisher Bank Otter Bank Andre Leduc As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purpos...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300347127
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Structure of Scottish International Offices: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for Scotland’s international offices, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors). The pay grades for each staff member in the international offices...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300358397
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shortages of hormone replacement therapy products: FOI release

You asked how many times a serious shortage protocol has been issued regarding hormone replacement therapy products in the last five years, with a break down per year.

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300356825
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Convictions broken down by age: FOI release

You asked for Convictions by age.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300356229
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence over South Gyle-Dalmeny rail electrification route clearance work: EIR release

May I request under FoI any correspondence or other documents relating to discussions involving Jenny Gilruth prior to 12 Oct 2022, over the South Gyle-Dalmeny rail electrification route clearance work - planned Dec 2022 blockade. On 31 May Transport Scotland sought clarification and you confirmed that you were lookin...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300357652
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen city ULEZ for petrol and diesel cars: FOI release

1. Which CO2 emissions qualify as Euro 6 as determined by ACC? 2. What are the CO2 emissions that are acceptable for Aberdeen City ULEZ for petrol & diesel cars? 3. What is the ruling if a car is not a Euro 6 car but has lower emissions than those acceptable? 4. Has anyone ever seen smog by cars in Aberdeen? 5. Car...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300361585
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Prison Service mobile phones for prisoners: FOI release

Whether any value for money review has been conducted of the Scottish Prison Service’s mobile phones for prisoners project since its introduction in April 2020. All correspondence between the Scottish Prison Service and Scottish Ministers and their Special Advisers regarding prisoner mobile phones. Please provide this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) s.35(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300358582
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon farm waste: EIR release

All information held on; destinations, receivers, disposal sites and disposal methods of all controlled wastes and salmon mortalities from salmon farms. Does any form of salmon mortality waste end up being used as “fertiliser” for agriculture or as a constituent of animal feed, pet food or anything other than being bu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300347850
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lorna Slater briefing notes before Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting: EIR release

Please could you provide all briefing notes that were provided to Lorna Slater before she appeared before the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on 13 June 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300361494
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education funding allocations: FOI release

The block grant allocations for education made by the Scottish Government to local authorities, split by local authority (ideally in excel format) The allocations made to local government from the "£145.5 million each financial year to fund teacher numbers and pupil support staff" referred to by The Cabinet Secretary f...

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300345311
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme impact of delays: EIR release

“All information about whether ministers considered the impact advance payments would have on registered drinks producers before announcing the deposit return scheme delay. Could you supply all documentation showing discussions about this?” “On April 26, Patrick Harvie told Good Morning Scotland that Lorna Slater "reco...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300356659
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

CCUS projects correspondence between First Minister and Prime Minister: EIR release

“In November 2021, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the Scottish Cluster of proposed CCUS projects. The Scottish Government published that letter here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-cluster-letter-from-first-minister-to-prime-minister/ Please provide any reply whi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300356980
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Adult Disability Payment rejection and withdrawal information: FOI release

Request for Information 1: All officially recorded justifications or reasons for Social Security Scotland to reject an application for Adult Disability Payment. Request for Information 2: All officially recognised justifications or reasons for an application to be withdrawn. Request for Information 3: The total numbe...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.12
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300358926
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of meetings between Angus Robertson and Consul General Zhang Biao: FOI release

You asked for the minutes of the meeting between Angus Robertson and Consul General Zhang Biao that was held on 25 May 2023, and briefing materials provided to the Minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300358880
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Guidance on protecting teachers and support staff from cuts: FOI release

In the statement to parliament on 7th Feb 2023, Shirley-Anne Somerville said she would provide further guidance to Scottish local authorities on protecting teachers and support staff from cuts. Please provide the all detailed guidance to Glasgow City Council or its councillors on this matter to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300345466
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All correspondence between the office of the First Minister, Crown Office and Police Scotland: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence, (including, reports, letters, email, WhatsApp, SMS, and phone correspondence) and logs of phone calls and meetings, from personal and corporate devices, between the office of the First Minister (both the former First Minister, and the new FM) and the Crown Office, and Police Scotland,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300350290
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Police Scotland call handling system: FOI release

A copy of all documents which discuss the Government being made aware of the issue around Police Scotland’s Bilston Glen control room used a fake system for call handling for eight years reported by the BBC on 29th March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers, Special Advisors and the media office. A co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300349598
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of all the 'Developing the Young Workforce' members: FOI release

A list of all the members which comprise the various 'Developing the Young Workforce' Boards and/or teams across Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300348283
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence in relation to the early cancellation of Abellio's contract to run ScotRail: FOI release

Correspondence and minutes of meetings between ScotRail senior management, Abellio, Transport Scotland, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson between October and December 2019 in relation to the early cancellation of Abellio's contract to run ScotRail. Correspondence and minutes of meetings between the same partners bet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 277 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts whatsapp s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-22
Reference
202200299631
Directorate
Topic
Public sector