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

National Farmers Union of Scotland and gene editing: EIR release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, any other Scottish Government representatives and the National Farmers Union of Scotland, the Ros...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.5(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 28 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200280877
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tourism industry leadership group: FOI release

I write in relation to the above recruitment process which was facilitated by VisitScotland, in partnership with the Scottish Tourism Alliance and the Scottish Government. I have received messages from Women In Tourism members requesting further information on the process undertaken and am writing to seek clarity on: ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200327568
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rural Payments to organisations managing/owning Hopetoun Estate: EIR release

Information about the Hopetoun Estate: The details of all Rural Payments to all the organisations that were or are managing/owning this land over the last six years. Which organisation(s) received what payments. A breakdown of these payments and what they were for. If there were any payments for heather restoration, h...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200286958
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Craig Dalzell, Head of Policy and Research at Common Weal Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) and Craig Dalzell, Head of Policy and Research at Common Weal Scotland, from 1st December 2020 - date.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300356466
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister attendance at King Charles Coronation: FOI release

Correspondence and notes relating to Humza Yousaf’s attendance at the coronation of King Charles.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300355259
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2023 people survey results for Directorate for Local Government and Housing: FOI release

The 2023 results of the People Survey for the Directorate for Local Government and Housing. Where they exist, the 2022 results of the People Survey for the Units and Divisions within Directorate for Local Government and Housing. Subsequently, you emailed on the 12 April 2023 to advise part 1 should have read "The 2022...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300350797
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes: FOI release

The Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes for: Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 11 November 2021 Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 14 December 2021 Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 18 January 2022 Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 10 February 2022 Programme Co-ordinat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300349313
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

ICU beds from Ayr to Crosshouse hospital: FOI release

Copies of communications both internally, and externally between the Scottish Government, NHS Ayrshire and Arran and/or the Scottish Health Council about the transfer of ICU beds from Ayr to Crosshouse hospital. A list of all services that have been transferred, whether on a temporary or permanent basis since January 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300352723
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland social media management: FOI release

1. Do you use a social media management platform? 2. If so, what tools do you use? 3. How much do you spend annually on a Social media management tool? 4. Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end? 5. Do you use a social listening / media monitoring platform? 6. If so, what tools do you use? 7. How m...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.7
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300381114
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy eligibility for legal fees and charged to sequestrated estate: FOI release

1. On what basis does the AIB (acting as auditor) consider that relevant legal costs and expenses are a legitimate charge against the debtor’s sequestrated estate where: the trustee loses such a legal action interim charges are submitted before such legal action is concluded any award of expenses in favour of the debt...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.13 s.4 s.20
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300381131
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy communication: FOI release

Communications between the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy and the UK Combatting Drugs Minister between 1st December 2020. Communications between the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy and other UK Home Office officials between 1st December 2020 and the present relating to: Drug policy in Scotland Drug policy...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300363585
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers' report on Strathblane appeal: EIR release

When a planning appeal is called in by Scottish Ministers, a report is prepared for Ministers by government officers following receipt of the Reporter’s report. Please provide a copy of that report in relation to the Strathblane appeal.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300342834
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Felling Permission FPA 10246: EIR release

All information that can be provided on Felling Permission FPA 10246 granted in February 2023. That information should include: the application in full, including the location and number of trees to be felled; any internal report from Scottish Forestry regarding the application, including any site visit, prior to issu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300353675
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Orthopaedic section of NHS Inform pages on patient waiting times: FOI release

Any communication, including emails and meeting minutes, regarding the orthopaedic section (inpatient and outpatient) of the new/ revamped NHS Inform pages on patient waiting times which was launched last August, which were received and sent by the Scottish government. Please include communication from health boards, ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 16 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300341083
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route safety: EIR release

At the outset of the project to build the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T), the stated anticipated safety benefits were: 1: A net reduction in 72 minor, nine serious and one fatal accident each year. 2: Reduced overall traffic on urban roads. 3: Decreased congestion on unsuitable rura...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.10(4)
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300379354
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings about a second independence referendum: FOI release

Minutes of meetings held between Nicola Sturgeon and Angus Robertson on preparations for a second independence referendum, including on a prospectus. Minutes of all meetings held between Nicola Sturgeon and the team working (including civil servants) on preparations for a second independence referendum, including on a ...

FOI not held 45 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200280399
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Road safety and traffic working groups: FOI Review

Original request - 202300379470 The following information from the Scottish Government. For the following working groups: A. Road Safety Operation Partnership Group B. Motorcycle Safety Group C. The Parking Standards Advisory Group D. The Traffic Regulation Order Review Group 1. What was the date of formation of ...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300382384 Review of 202300379470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between First Minster and Sinn Fein leadership: FOI release

All items of information in all correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, orher office, and Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald, or her office, and all information in all correspondence between the First Minister, or her office, and Sinn Fein Vice President and Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill, or her of...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 12 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200300390
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Employee grievance and discipline policies/procedures: FOI release

A copy of your current and previous employee grievance and discipline policies/procedures, along with associated guidance that was issued alongside them Dates when each version was live

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence ministers 10 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300360324
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Education Scotland and Registrar of Independent Schools: FOI release

All documentation (emails, meeting notes, correspondence with Education Scotland and Registrar of Independent Schools and the Scottish Ministers and Registrar of Independent Schools, reports etc) around the Registrar's recent (October 2022-May 2023) investigation into George Watson's College.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300356025
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prestwick Airport sale: FOI release

Can the Scottish Government provide the number of formal bids for Prestwick Airport that have been made since 2011? Can the Scottish government provide details of any correspondence between Prestwick Airport and the government relating to potential bidders looking to buy the airport since 2011? Can you provide details ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 299 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200275241
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland Social Media Management: FOI release

Request for Information 1: Do you use a social media management platform? Request for Information 2: If so, what tools do you use? Request for Information 3: How much do you spend annually on a Social media management tool? Request for Information 4: Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end? Req...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300380993
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SQA monitoring data: FOI release

In Holyrood on 19/01/2022, the Cabinet Secretary for Education stated this during a debate on the 2022 exam diet: "The action that is being taken by the SQA is the monitoring of the data and if the data determines that further issues need to be addressed by the National Qualifications group then they will do so. "Ther...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 348 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200274241
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Proposed provision of complementary airline tickets or rail travel for Ukrainian citizens: FOI release

Any and all correspondence between Transport Scotland (including any staff member) and: any Member of Parliament, Member of the Scottish Parliament, Member of the Welsh Assembly, Member of the London Assembly, or other elected representative within the United Kingdom; any train operating company within the United King...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200288287
Directorate
Topic
Public sector