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

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks cost at Bute House: FOI release

How much money has been spent on alcohol for Bute House in the last five years? Breakdown of costs by year and what the money was spent on. How many bottles of sparkling wine/champagne/beer have been purchased for Bute House in the last five years? Breakdown by year, cost and brand. How much money has been spent on non...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300343590
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender Reassignment Protocol for Scotland (GRP) update report 2022: FOI release

"The April 2022 minutes of the Scottish Government's National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group refers to a presentation and update on the Gender Reassignment Protocol provided by Miles Mack and David Parker. https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-gender-identity-healthcare-reference-group-minutes-april-2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300369717
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Returns submitted by Scone Estates / Mansfield Estates / North Logiealmond: EIR release

Under FOI can you please provide us with the following information. Returns that have been submitted to Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division by Scone Estates/Mansfield Estates/ North Logiealmond under an Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) Moorland Option, which includes the supporting option ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300354671
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations Fuel Insecurity Fund SLA: FOI release

A copy of the service level agreement between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations in relation to the Fuel Insecurity Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300353155
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to Protected Trust Deeds: FOI release

Information relating to Protected Trust Deeds for each of the previous five years from 2018 - 2023 inclusive - The number of people who were in receipt of benefits when entering into a Protected Trust Deed. A breakdown of the types of benefits and number of people related to each benefit that applicants were receiving...

FOI cost limit 65 score 16 working days correspondence meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300354866
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government Legal Directorate (SGLD) grades, roles and competencies: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government pay and grading scales for years 2021-22 and 2022-23. 2. Job description including competencies, pay grades and titles for all legally qualified roles.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300370040
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Subject access requests information: FOI release

How many Subject access requests have you received from April 2022- April 2023? How long on average does it take to respond to each request? How many requests are returned to the subject late? (either after 1 calendar month or an extension) Where are the records for the SARs kept? Paper, storage systems? Please be spec...

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300354983
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Subject Access Requests (SARs) in Transport Scotland: FOI release

How many Subject access requests have you received from April 2022- April 2023? How long on average does it take to respond to each request? How many requests are returned to the subject late? (either after 1 calendar month or an extension) Where are the records for the SARs kept? Paper, storage systems? Please be spec...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300355003
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding M8 Woodside between Glasgow City Council and Transport Scotland: EIR release

Please send me all correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council regarding the repair works to the M8 J16 - 17 - including (but not limited to) these repair works’ impact on the Underline Avenue project: its design and revised start and completion dates. As the information you have requested is ‘e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300355270
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information and emails relating to the A9: EIR release

Could you please provide the following under Freedom of Information legislation: When was the A9 discussed during Scottish Government cabinet meetings between 2020 and the present. All emails received by transport ministers from constituents, community groups, and businesses regarding the A9, between the 8 February 20...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300355705
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture trips outwith UK: FOI release

Regarding Angus Robertson MSP Cabinet Secretary or Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: since 1 March 2023 and until 10 May 2023, how many trips has Mr Robertson made outwith the UK? where can the Cabinet Secretary's report on each these trips be found?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300355924
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of Community and Local Authority Ownership of Energy in Scotland: FOI release

The Energy Savings Trust have recently published the latest edition of the Community and Locally Owned Energy in Scotland report covering the figures for 2022: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/report/communityand- locally-owned-energy-in-scotland-2022-report/. Could you please provide: The annual capacity and number ...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300355987
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Organisational functions and purpose of Zero Waste Scotland: FOI release

“I would like to request a copy of two documents both referenced under point 2 in the minutes of the Biannual Meeting between the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, the Zero Waste Scotland Chair and CEO held on 23rd May 2023. Document One: A one page document prepared by Zero Waste Scotland ...

FOI withheld 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300371455
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Parity agreement with UK Government to fund Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme: FOI release

Copy of the parity agreement reached between the UK Government and the Scottish Government in respect of payments made to the Scottish Government to fund the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300356343
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Phase 3 of the Learning Estate Investment Programme: FOI release

Copies of communications sent to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills in 2023 to date in which there is discussion of delays to announcements relating to Phase 3 of the Learning Estate Investment Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300383305
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with UK Government on Green Freeports: FOI release

Can you release all correspondence with the UK Government on the topic of Green Freeports?

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300337968
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A95 Inspection records: EIR release

In relation to a vehicle damage claim sustained following an alleged accident on the 7th October 2022 whilst driving along the A95. Please provide copies of the highway inspection records together with all opening/closing notices, defect notices and records of complaints for 2 years prior to 7th October 2022. Please al...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300341038
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cashback For Communities Phase 6 Achieve More Scotland: FOI release

Thirty-three questions and requests relating to the Cashback for Communities (CfC) programme in general and the Achieve More Scotland application for Phase 6 of that programme in particular, specifying that the penultimate request should be treated as being made under FOISA. Questions 3-5 related to Phase 6 criteria. Q...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.17 s.27(1) s.30 s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202200334364
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings between the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport and SportScotland relating to swimming pools: FOI release

A list of all meetings between the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport and SportScotland relating to swimming pools All correspondence relating to these aforementioned meetings All materials prepared and produced related to these aforementioned meetings (agendas, minutes, briefings etc.)

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300369009
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

International conferences Jason Leitch has attended in last five financial years: FOI release

A breakdown for the last five financial years (2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23) of the number of international conferences Jason Leitch, the National Clinical Director, attended, including a) the location/country, b) the purpose of the trip, and c) the cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2023-12-01
Reference
202300346607
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

International conferences attended by Caroline Lamb: FOI release

How many international conferences has Caroline Lamb, the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care, attended since he took up his post, including a) the location/country, b) the purpose of the trip, and c) the cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-12-01
Reference
202300346612
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

In-person meetings with representatives of the Federation of Independent Retails, the Scottish Grocers’ Federation, or the Scottish Retail Consortium: FOI release

How many in-person meeting have Scottish Government ministers had with any representatives of the Federation of Independent Retails, the Scottish Grocers’ Federation, or the Scottish Retail Consortium. Please provide this information for the years 2023, 2022, and 2021.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-12-01
Reference
202300346884
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on Paul Lowe leaving his role as Chief Executive of NRS: FOI release

When did the Scottish Government find out that Paul Lowe was leaving his role as chief executive of NRS and what were the reasons given for his departure? Will he receive a pay-off/redundancy package/any sort of financial benefit for leaving his role? If so, how much money will he get? All correspondence (including ema...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-01
Reference
202300347942
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector