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
Clear
22,647 matching releases

Traffic diversion from A8 to Old Greenock Road 2017-22: EIR release

The number of times in the last 5 years that traffic has been diverted from the Langbank to/from Port Glasgow section of the A8 onto the Old Greenock Road; specifically, the section between Woodhall Port Glasgow to the B789 junction of Houston Road and Old Greenock Road. 'This is a narrow rural road, linking two right...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200318182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff structure/organogram for the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands office: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pa...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200335615
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Peel Group Ltd public grants 2003-23: FOI release

A list of all the public grants awarded by the Scottish Government to Peel Group Limited and its subsidiary companies since 2003, broken down by year. Please send me the Scottish Government’s stated purpose for providing each grant. Please specify which Peel Group company each of these grants was given to. 'I would li...

FOI unclear 75 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300342058
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Humza Yousaf 2014 correspondence with the Pakistan High Commission: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, texts and phone calls) between Humza Yousaf's private office when he was Minister for External Affairs and International Development in 2013 and 2014 and the Pakistan consulate for Scotland/Pakistan Consul General.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300345029
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
Public sector

John Swinney's meetings with Ross Greer, Ann Gloag, Expert Economic Panel, Tracy Black and various MSPs: 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: John Swinney's meeting with Ross Greer ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300338431
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Copy of investigation evidence and documentation: EIR release

In your letter of the 6 February on behalf of the Ballyoukan Community Group you made a request for information which we are handling under the EIRs. The other parts of the your letter will be addressed separately under other correspondence. You asked: We request a copy of investigation evidence and documentation. As...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200345100
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inverclyde council funding: FOI release

In the past 5 years, what funding provided to local authorities, relevant to both infrastructure and regeneration, has Inverclyde Council (1) bid for and received/rejected, (2) could of applied for but didn’t submit a bid.

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300339704
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Work undertaken by Woodbank Marine: FOI release

Any work undertaken by shipbuilding advisers, Woodbank Marine, around hulls 801 and 802. Any correspondence around the work of Woodbank Marine from June 1, 2022 to date, on the same topic.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
FOI/202300368730
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A76 Mauchline Speed Management Study: EIR release

"A copy of the report submitted to Transport Scotland by Operating Company AMEY to investigate vehicle speeds and the position of the 30 mph gateway entering Mauchline from the north. (East Ayrshire, Scotland)"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
FOI/202300374391
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities regarding the marking and assessment boycott: FOI release

All correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities regarding the marking and assessment boycott. All correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities Scotland regarding the marking and assessment boycott. All correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities and Colleges Union regarding the marking and assessmen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300362372
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's meeting with Maroš Šefčovič: FOI release

The minutes of the meeting between Humza Yousaf and the European Commission's Vice President for Interinstitutional Relations, Maroš Šefčovič, that happened on 28 June 2023. Any briefing material that Humza Yousaf received leading up to this meeting. Was the topic of Scottish independence brought up or discussed in thi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32 s.32(1) s.38 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300363962
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dataset of the ICT spend information: FOI release

Please could I request the dataset of the ICT spend information for the 2021-22 period? This is an update to foi-202200318365 that was published 26 September 2022.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300362987
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Currency meeting regarding updated prospectus for independence: FOI release

In May 2022, a meeting was scheduled to be held at Bute House which was described as “a focused policy discussion about currency to test in detail the propositions in this area which are to be addressed in the updated prospectus for independence.” The meeting was originally scheduled for 9th May 2022 but appears to ha...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
FOI/202300373215
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Number of birds which have been culled in Scotland in 2022 due to Avian Flu: EIR release

The number of birds which have been culled in Scotland in 2022 due to Avian Flu, or due to the risks the disease poses, organised by location and species. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200323194
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deaths of cyclists in 2021 and 2022: FOI release

Details on any deaths of cyclists in 2021 and 2022 so far, including: The number of deaths The nature of the incident that resulted in death, providing as much detail as possible The date of the death The location of the incident that resulted in death Any other details available.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200330239
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

STAG Report on Beattock Railway Station: FOI release

Minutes/Notes of the Meeting, possibly by the Transport Strategy and Analysis team, which determined the conclusion that there was not strong enough evidence within the STAG Report to move it up to the Strategic Business Case (SBC) level for the reopening of Beattock Railway Station.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300364692
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Justice Minister, ministers, civil servants and special advisors : FOI release

Emails and correspondence between the Justice Minister, ministers, civil servants and special advisors discussing the selection and appointment of the 4 person body formed as a working group into parades and public processions. Emails and correspondence between the working group members before and after appointment to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200290467
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mortgage repayments increase estimate Q1 2023: FOI release

The calculations and modelling which support the claim in the Scottish Housing Market Review Q1 2023 that a 415 basis point increase in interest rates is estimated to increase the monthly payment by around £370 per month for the average new variable rate mortgage and by around £200 per month for the average outstanding...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300364752
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding for various organisations since 2018/19: FOI release

How much money the Scottish Government has provided for the following organisations in every financial year since 2018/19: Blue Marine Foundation Community of Arran Seabed Trust Fidra Marine Concern Marine Conservation Society National Trust for Scotland Open Seas Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotl...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300364742
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Civil case against David Goodwillie and David Robertson: FOI release

Any documents, meetings, communications and discussions between the Scottish Government and Lord Advocate James Wolffe & current Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain (and with Ms Bain prior to Ms Bain becoming Lord Advocate), and Solicitor General Alison di Rollo, and current Solicitor General Ruth Charteris in relation to the e...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200294482
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Registered landlords by local authority: FOI release

The number of new landlords registered on the local authority landlord register. The number of landlords removed from the register. The reason does not matter, whether they instructed the local authority to remove them, because they were struck off, or whether the three-year period of registration had elapsed. Broken d...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300365209
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) Private Investment in Natural Capital (PINC) Working Group: EIR release

1. "What was the date of formation of the National Strategy for Economic Trans Private Investment in Natural Capital Working Group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumera...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300379433
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector