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

Contact centre, CRM and AI/automation: FOI release

Questions in relation to contact centres, CRM and AI/automation. Contact Centre Do you have a customer/citizen facing contact centre? If not please skip these questions. Do you employ and manage your own agents, or do you outsource to a third party? If you outsource who to? How many contact centre agents do you have?...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200315956
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Centre for the Moving Image insolvency: FOI release

A copy of any correspondence, and notes of any meetings held between the Scottish Government, CS, Screen Scotland, and the Centre for the Moving Image between August 1 2022 and October 11 2022. On 21 October 2022, you responded to our request for further clarity and you said that you are looking for “correspondence, a...

FOI clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200324443
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd (Now Mowi) - Thermolicer funding: EIR release

Under a previous FOI request I read that you awarded Marine Harvest (now MOWI) £725192 for Thermolicer (Ref SCO1661). My information request is simple; was this money a gift from the SG or a grant. If it was a grant has the money been returned?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.9
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
FOI/202300375336
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020: EIR release

1. The average acreage per application for approved projects under the SRDP 2014-2020, and; 2. To confirm the types of organisations that received funding under the Forestry Grants Scheme under the SRDP 2014-2020.

FOI/EIR not held 40 score 7 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
FOI/202300379482
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence: FOI release

On 17th October, the Scottish Government published Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence. It included this statement: "Given the uncertainty over the outlook for the global, UK, and Scottish economies, and future fiscal and economic policy decisions by the UK and Scottish governments prior to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200325262
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

20 mph zones in South Ayrshire: EIR release

A profile of the data, rationale, evidence and decision-making mechanisms of making selected villages in South Ayrshire 20mph zones. For example, Maidens, Dalrymple, Maybole etc but not exclusive of these examples. How is/was the decision made (eg inclusion/exclusion criteria. To minimise the need for longevity in the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200323278
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Headteacher Recruitment and Retention Working Group meetings: FOI release

a) the dates on which the Headteacher Recruitment and Retention Working Group has met, and b) the minutes of its meetings on each of those occasions.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300338815
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government devices websites accessed: FOI release

You asked for how many occasions have Scottish Government IT devices been used to access the following websites since 2021. 12ft.io (otherwise known as 12ft Ladder) removepaywall.com

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
FOI/202300376169
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provision for or appointment of speechwriters for the First Minister: FOI release

All correspondence about the provision or appointment of speechwriters for the First Minister which has taken place between the Permanent Secretary and the following: Liz Lloyd, political adviser to the First Minister Julie Grant, head of news at the Scottish Government Dominic Munro, director of strategy at the Scott...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200333883
Directorate
Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between ministers and Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group: FOI release

Have Scottish Government ministers had any correspondence with members of the CDPRG (Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group) or any other pro cannabis campaign or lobby group? My request, while general, clearly falls within scope as I am merely seeking a yes or no answer. If a timescale is absolutely essential then sin...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300338295
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Slides used for Fiscal policy meeting 30 May 22: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202200333877 Annex A in the above referenced FOI response mentions “slides used for a Fiscal policy meeting within the Fiscal policy team on 30 May 2022”. Please provide the above mentioned slides.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300338310
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government contracts with external public relations and marketing contractors: FOI release

The number of contracts awarded to external public relations/marketing companies/individuals by the Scottish Government, broken down by date, company/individual, purpose of contract, length of contract/value of contract and current spend from January 2018 to date.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300337462
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Lorna Slater's meetings: EIR 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: Lorna Slater's meeting with Anthie Zacha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300338440
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and NHS Grampian: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between NHS Grampian and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisers about FOI request FOI/2022/807 regarding the response to that FOI request. Information should include but not be limi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300339767
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Low Emission Zones (LEZ) working groups: FOI release

The following information for the following working groups: LEZ Leadership Group LEZ Communications Group LEZ Consistency Group LLEZ Enforcement Group 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member of these group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating these group from th...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
FOI/202300379437
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Education's meetings with Head teachers, May 2021-December 2022: FOI release

Of the 13 meetings the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills had with head teachers between the 12th May 2021 and the 1st December 2022, for each of the 13 meetings: How long did each meeting last? How long was the cabinet secretary in attendance? How many head teachers were in attendance at these meetings? Were ...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300337921
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Parking Standards Group minutes and action points: FOI release

All minutes and action points from the Parking Standards Group for the last 2 years.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300359795
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scotonomic podcast or Scotonomic Live festival: FOI release

Copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil servants, and Special Advisers) and anyone representing the Scotonomics podcast or Scotonomics Live festival, 1st January 2021 - date." You further clarified on 21 February 2023 that you were interested in correspondence "bet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300342984
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Quality assurance related to the handling of previous FOI requests: FOI release

Any correspondence or communications, including but not limited to case handling and the application of "quality assurance" processes, relating to my Freedom of Information request first made on December 17 2022, and subsequent requests for responses on March 12 and March 28 (your ref: 202200334750).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.27 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300352737
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meetings with Crofting Commission: EIR release

1. The number of times that Lorna Slater has met with the Crofting Commission since 29 March 2023. 2. The minutes of Lorna Slater’s meeting with the Crofting Commission since 29 March 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
FOI/202300377241
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Staffing structure, pay grades, pay scales for SCAI: FOI release

Please supply the following information contained within your records: The staffing structure within SCAI, including job titles and corresponding pay grades. The current pay scale for each pay grade. The number of employees in each pay grade. The percentage of employees in each pay grade who are female and male Please...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300345108
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The possible resignation of the First Minister: FOI release

Please provide copies of all emails and other communication between Scottish ministers, officials and staff between Saturday 11 February and Wednesday 15 February 2023 on the subject of the possible resignation of the First Minister and the setting up of a press conference which took place at Bute House at 11am on 15 F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)O s.41 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300344558
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Historical commercial forestry: EIR release

I’m looking for a list of the commercial forestry in Scotland from the 1800s onwards. Many of the seeds for Sitka, Douglas fir etc were sent to the Royal Horticultural Society by David Douglas, botanist, in the early 1800s. These trees subsequently grew on the lands of the great estates. Presumably this continued long ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300344915
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland working groups: FOI release

Information regarding the following working groups: Roads for all Forum The Active Travel Delivery Partners’ Data monitoring and evaluation group Mobility as a Service Working Group Zero Emission Truck Taskforce The following questions were posed: What was the date of formation of these groups? Who is a member of th...

FOI not held 40 score 8 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
FOI/202300379632
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Just Transition Fund queries: EIR release

Of the projects funded in Year One of the Fund, which are multi-year projects and which are pilot projects? On which of the successful applications were trade unions consulted or involved as active partners? How many of the successful applicants estimated the outcomes of the funded projects in terms of: a.) emssions re...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.18 s.4 s.5 s.6
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300353785
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector