Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,647releases indexed
40,488attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,388partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-30newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,388 unclear 7,405 not held 3,241 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2996 s.17(1) 2927 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1223 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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22,647 matching releases

Shared cycle and pedestrian path on the westbound side of the A898: EIR release

Information relating to the shared cycle and pedestrian path situated adjacent to the A898 on the westbound side of the carriageway, specifically: Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing any risk assessments carried out at the locus between February 2019 to date. Information in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202200331874
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection records for Kingsway, Dundee and surrounding area from Oct 2020-Feb 2023: EIR release

Inspection records for Kingsway, Dundee and the immediate surrounding area from 01.10.20 to present since we have recently received notification of a personal injury claim arising from hole caused by a missing grate/chamber cover within the cycle path at the above location. Street inspection records to include driven s...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.81 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300345039
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Head of Oban High School: FOI release

How the Minister had got on following up with the head of Oban High School regarding whether they felt the timetable change (and the no breakfast issue) was a welfare issue?” If she had the meeting or correspondence with the head of Oban High School I look forward to seeing the outcome. Consider this a Freedom of info...

FOI unclear 75 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202200329822
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferries Resilience Fund spend 2018-2023: FOI release

Information regarding the Ferries Resilience fund spend during the five year period of the fund to date, namely 2018-2023. The total funds allocated to the resilience fund in each of the years. A list of what the fund has been spent on in each year. A list of the additional spares purchased using this fund, which are ...

FOI unclear 75 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300349518
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings attended by Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth that discussed the National Conversation into the future of rail services: FOI release

A list of meetings attended by the Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth that discussed the National Conversation into the future of rail services. Other details being sought include: Pre-meeting briefings Agendas of any meetings Venue Minutes or notes of any meetings Any post meeting action points.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.3(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300342360
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government’s “do not destroy” policy: FOI release

All correspondence sent or received by by the Office of the First Minister which discusses the Scottish Government’s records management policy, 1st January 2020 - 29th March 2023. All correspondence sent or received by the Office of the First Minister which discusses the Scottish Government’s “do not destroy” policy w...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
FOI/202300383537
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Felling Permission Application guidance: EIR release

The application form and any method statement submitted in relation to case FPA-8627: The Ford. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. W...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200290988
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotland's financial response to Covid-19: FOI release

A number of pieces of information relating to the Scottish Government’s use of Covid-19 funding and, in particular, amounts held in reserves between financial years. How much, if any of the 2Bn dedicated Covid-19 funding, held in reserves without a clear plan for its disbursement, has been spent since the report was p...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
FOI/202300383762
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Contract tracing staff: FOI release

A copy of all letters which have been sent to public health boards regarding the contact tracing staffs contracts from February the 25th 2022 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200293728
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fishing VMS data for ICES Rectangles 49F1, 50F1, 49F2 and 50F2: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for ICES Rectangles 49F1, 50F1, 49F2 and 50F2 for the period of January 2022 – March 2022 (inclusive). Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 2 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200296608
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Energy strategy scenarios shared with the Oil and Gas and Energy Transition Strategic Leadership Group: EIR release

The energy strategy scenarios shared with the Oil and Gas and Energy Transition Strategic Leadership Group in March 2022. I refer to the three scenarios discussed in the March minutes. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200318270
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Spending Review correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland regarding the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review. Please limit the dates o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200303669
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Figure for the rail enhancement budget in CP6

The figure for the rail enhancement budget in CP6 at the start of the control period broken down by year and the current enhancement budget for the remainder of CP6 broken down by year.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300355920
Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Correspondence regarding free school meals and parental transition fund: FOI release

"1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government, Social Security Scotland and the UK Government regarding the payment of the adult disability allowance between November 2022 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings and correspondence received and prepared for ministers, including internal correspondence, rega...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
FOI/202300381634
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence between staff in Education Scotland regarding the reform of the SQA and Education Scotland: FOI release

Information regarding the recently published report by Professor Ken Muir into the reform of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and Education Scotland, in particular: all communication between staff in Education Scotland and ministers and/or special advisers and/or PR/comms staff relating to the announcement,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200304407
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper performance and contracts: FOI release

Communication between the Scottish Government and Serco regarding the termination of Serco's contract to run the Caledonian Sleeper service. Performance figures for the Caledonian Sleeper service over the last 10 years, including % of cancelled or late trains if available, customer satisfaction if available, and any ot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200323664
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Audit Scotland's report in construction of island ferries hills 801 and 802: FOI release

Any correspondence within the communications team on how to respond publicly to Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 and subsequent media interest from March 1 to April 1, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200324629
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Industrial Sectors And Projects Meetings (Economic Development Directorate) 2022: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including meeting agendas, notes, minutes, handouts, or follow-up emails including any attachments, coming from the DED and ISP directorate's weekly and quarterly FOI meetings in the 2022 calendar year.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200318541
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with SG Interim Chief Statistician and members of the SG: FOI release

All email correspondence between the Scottish Government's Interim Chief Statistician, Ally McAlpine, and members of the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) from 1st April 2022 until 25th October 2022. You provided clarification on 26 October that the information you are req...

FOI clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200326705
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus: EIR release

1. Which piece of scientific research demonstrates that the H5N1 virus actually exists in nature? 2. Which piece of scientific research demonstrates that the H5N1 virus is present in Scotland? 3. Which piece of scientific research demonstrates that the H5N1 virus is the sole causative agent of Avian Influenza? 4. Wh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
FOI/202300379039
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Humza Yousaf's meetings: 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: Humza Yousaf's meetings with David McCo...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300338463
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Professor Alan Werrity and Scottish ministers: EIR release

Copies of the agenda, briefing notes, presentations, minutes and any subsequent correspondence relating by to the meeting between Professor Alan Werrity and Scottish ministers and officials on 7 January 2020. Please also confirm if there has been any correspondence between Professor Alan Werrity with Scottish Ministers...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300344752
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence concerning the licensing of grouse shooting: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland concerning the licensing of grouse shooting between 1st January 2021 and 24th February 2023; copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and NatureScot concerning the licensing of grouse shooting between 1st January 2021 a...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300345010
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of meetings between the Chief Entrepreneur and SG ministers: FOI release

The minutes of any meetings between the Chief Entrepeneur, Mark Logan, and any Scottish Government Minister since Mr Logan's position within the Scottish Government was announced on 07/07/2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200331930
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector