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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Scottish Government Glasgow office project public contracts: FOI release

Any information, reports, ministerial briefings, or recommendations from this contract for a business case to inform Scottish Government's future Glasgow office requirements.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.33 s.33(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200289720
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Trade union facility time and the Scottish Government: FOI release

A copy of any agreement with your recognised trade unions on trade union facilities time. In the absence of a specific agreement, a copy of a recognition or other agreement that references facilities time. With reference to the amount of facility time reported under Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200291010
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Russia-bound flight from Inverness after introduction of flight restrictions to Russia: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence sent to or from government ministers and/or civil servants, since 1st May 2020, in which there is discussion of a Russia-bound flight which took off from Inverness Airport on February 26, 2022, one day after restrictions were introduced flights linked to Russia.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200328814
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Screening of Adult Human Female film at University of Edinburgh: FOI release

Any information in the form of emails, briefing notes, situation reports, confirmation of verbal updates between civil servants, special advisers or any other Scottish Government employees and the First Minister about the film Adult Human Female and the filming of it that was cancelled at Edinburgh University.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200334823
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Adult carer support plan and young carer statement numbers: FOI release

The overall number of adult carer support plans which has been opened in Scotland by 1st March 2023. The numbers of adult carer support plans which have been opened in each of Scotland’s regions by 1st March 2023. The overall number of young carer statements which has been opened in Scotland by 1st March 2023. The numb...

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202300346870
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spend on Short-term lets (STL) policy and implementation: FOI release

The total amount spent so far on STL policy and its implementation A breakdown of spending so far on STL policy and its implementation How many civil servants are working on STL policy and implementation? Please break down the pay bands of civil servants working on STL (eg. 4 people on £20,000-£30,000)

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300374795
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

First Minister's IWD 2022 speech and pardons for witchcraft: FOI release

Internal Scottish Government correspondence regarding the First Minister’s International Women’s Day Speech which she gave to Parliament on the 8 March 2022. Please provide all correspondence related to that speech between the dates of 22 February 2022 and 8 March 2022 inclusive. An email search of the term “Witchcraft...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 14 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200287654
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independent schools and the Scottish Teachers' Pension and Superannuation Schemes: FOI release

A list of independent schools which have left or given notice to leave the Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme/Scottish Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme between 1st September 2019 and 1st March 2022 (or the most recent date for which data is available). A list of independent schools participating in the Scottish Teachers’...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200289452
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding for thrombectomy services: FOI release

Would you please explain in detail how the Cabinet Secretary for Health responded to the letter from 166 health professionals objecting to his decision to cut funding for thrombectomy services in Scotland. A copy of his detailed response would be fine, thank you.

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200334370
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish national renewable energy production: EIR release

1. What percentage of the Scottish national renewable energy did windfarms in Dumfries and Galloway and south Ayrshire produce in each of the years below 2020 2021 2022 2. What percentage of energy did windfarms in Dumfries and Galloway alone produce as part of Scotland’s renewable energy. 3. What percentage of Scot...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300376756
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

External review carried out by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: FOI release

Information contained in all communications, discussions, documents and meetings within the Scottish Government and with any other public authority or person in relation to the external review to be carried out by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (of allegations and disclosures and material in relation to actions carried ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200334659
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register data policy advice: EIR release

A copy of any advice or other correspondence that the Scottish Government holds, from or with the Information Commissioner's Office, that relates to whether data made publicly available from the Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register is personal data, particularly from 2018 or later.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.20 10 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200286805
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication regarding National Treatment Centres: FOI release

I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2022 to present (1 May 2023) relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300354928
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Four day working week pilots fund: FOI release

Information relating to the £10m fund to support pilots of a four-day working week: Further to the 2021/22 Programme for Government, how much of the £10m fund to support pilots of a four-day working week has been spent? On what date was the four-day working week fund established? If it hasn’t yet been established, on ...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300357694
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity trip to Isle of Rum: FOI release

Full spend breakdown of the minister Lorna Slater MSPs trip to the Isle of Rum in May 2023. This breakdown should include the cost of chartering the boat for the return crossing, and any transport to from the departure and arrival points. Including any transfer from the ministers residence.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300356284
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with Icelandic minister for foreign affairs (October 2022): FOI release

Information held in relation to the briefings prepared for Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and the notes made for his meeting with the Icelandic Foreign Minister on 13 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300339811
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2021 results of the People Survey for the Directorate for Local Government and Housing: FOI release

The 2021 results of the People Survey for the Directorate for Local Government and Housing. Where they exist, the 2021 results of the People Survey for the Units and Divisions within Directorate for Local Government and Housing. The template questionnaire for the 2022 People Survey. The date at which the Scottish Gover...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300342228
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions relating to the ePIMS database: FOI release

ePIMS database What property is included in this register? I see 2 groups – occupation usage and land usage – am I right in assuming these are separate entities – i.e. buildings and land? I could not decide whether public parks are included or recycling centres. We do not want to duplicate material we already have for...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300357353
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Keith Brown's meeting with Ian Duddy, Unison reps, Criag Naylor, and Jim Savege: 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: Keith Brown's meeting with Ian Duddy on...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300338452
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland staff given permission to work abroad: FOI release

Information on the number of staff who are allowed to work abroad for financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23: The number of staff, per year, given permission to work from abroad. For each member of staff granted permission, please provide their pay band, the country they have been allowed to work from, the length o...

FOI unclear 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
FOI/202300372844
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security sustainable transport business travel: FOI release

Request for information 1: Firstly, we are interested in Public Bodies’ targets for business travel. Do you have a target to cut emissions from air and/or business travel? If so, please share information about any target(s) you have (e.g. description of the target, when the target was adopted, timeline to meeting the t...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
FOI/202300374785
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Angus Robertson meeting with Icelandic Prime Minister (October 2022): FOI release

Information held in relation to the briefings prepared for Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and the notes made for his meeting with the Icelandic Prime Minister on 13 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300339808
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence sent/received by Head of Offshore Renewable Policy: EIR release

Please provide all email correspondence sent or received by the Scottish Government’s Head of Offshore Renewable Policy, 1st October 2020 - date, relating to the question of Scotland’s share of Europe’s wind energy potential. In any email correspondence you provide in response to this request where names are redacted,...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300337944
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SQA equalities judgement: FOI release

Any correspondence relating to the SQA equalities judgement.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 428 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25 s.30 s.30C s.23 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202100246964
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector