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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Deputy First Minister John Swinney meetings: FOI release

1) 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: 1a) John Swinney's meeting with Ross...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-03-31
Reference
FOI/202200331319
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Michael Matheson'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: 1a) Michael Matheson's meeting with Petr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 82 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-30
Reference
FOI/202200331325
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between John Stevenson and Shirley-Anne Somerville: FOI release

A copy of the correspondence between Mr John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle and the Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville between November 2022 and Feb 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-30
Reference
FOI/202300345249
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence mentioning “euro” and “currency”: FOI release

All email correspondence sent or received by the Scottish Government Special Adviser Ewan Crawford, 1st May 2021 - date, mentioning “euro” and “currency”. Your clarification sent on 26 February 2023 confirmed that you are looking for email correspondence sent or received from 1 May 2021 to the date of your request, rat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-30
Reference
FOI/202300344511
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cross compliance inspections statistics: EIR release

1. Please state how many breaches of the cross compliance regulations occurred in 2022. 2. For each breach, or case of non-compliance, please state the specific requirement breached e.g. SMR 6 or SMR 7 3. For each SMR 7 breach, please state the associated discrepancy code. 4. For each breach, please also state a) the s...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-30
Reference
FOI/202300343459
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) vacancies: FOI release

1. The number of vacancies currently advertised Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)? 2. How long these vacancies have been advertised for? 3. How many positions have been re-advertised?

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-03-29
Reference
FOI/202300345733
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Monitoring of Canadian Federal Election: FOI release

1. How many civil servants were involved in monitoring the 2021 Canadian Federal Election? 2. How many hours were put in by civil servants in monitoring the 2021 Canadian Federal Election? 3. How many meetings did the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Culture and External Affairs have regarding the 2021 Canadian Fede...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 2 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-29
Reference
FOI/202300344400
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

R100 superfast broadband programme roll-out: FOI release

1) Can you please provide an update on how many rural properties are now covered by fixed superfast broadband in Scotland, and how many estimated rural properties have still to receive this form of broadband? 2) Does the Scottish Government still claim that LOT 1 of the programme – North Scotland and the Highland – wi...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.3
Published
2023-03-29
Reference
FOI/202300346705
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

A9 Dualling Programme: EIR release

On which date did Transport Scotland become aware that the A9 would not be dualled by 2025? On which date was the final decision made by Transport Scotland that the contract for the next section of the A9, Tomatin to Moy, would not be awarded to the only bidder? On which date was the bidder informed by Transport Scot...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-03-29
Reference
FOI/202300344735
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A8 outside Bogston Rail Station road report: EIR release

A copy of "the report that details the condition of the road outside Bogston Train station in Greenock."

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-29
Reference
FOI/202200319091
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total funding spent on the Literacy Action Plan: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm the following: The total funding spent on the Literacy Action Plan. The total amount of money that was provided to each of the 5 Council literacy hubs i.e. Fife Council, Highland Council, West Dunbartonshire Council, Edinburgh City Council and North Lanarkshire Council. The...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-29
Reference
FOI/202200316580
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Guidance for Scottish Government staff on using TikTok: FOI release

You asked for the current guidance for Scottish Government staff on having TikTok installed on: a. Devices provided for work use b. Personal devices

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2023-03-29
Reference
FOI/202300345853
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Electric fire engine: FOI release

Any correspondence relating to the costs or plans for the charging infrastructure required for the electric fire engine which has already been purchased Any correspondence relating to the costs or plans involved in rolling out electric fire engines and charging infrastructure across SFRS estate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-28
Reference
FOI/202200329428
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meta data request regarding FOI 202200299795: FOI release

The following information under FOISA as it relates to FOI request 202200299795. 1) Any and all correspondence within the Scottish Government, in particular including special advisers, relating to the above request. For clarity, the correspondence should include - but not be limited to - emails, WhatsApp messages and p...

FOI not held 70 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-28
Reference
FOI/202200330635
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Humza Yousaf correspondence regarding the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill: FOI release

1. All correspondence (either written in letters or in emails presumably) between Humza Yousaf, his ministerial office at the time and the Pakistan Consul General regarding [their meeting on 4 February 2014]. Including correspondence which shows how the matter they met to discuss was first brought up, and how a time to...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-27
Reference
FOI/202300344949
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with the Pakistan Consulate from January to February 2014: FOI release

From January and February 2014 "all correspondence, documents briefings and notes [...] regarding the case of Mohammad Asghar [& …] all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Pakistan Consulate in Glasgow?"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.32(1) s.28 s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-27
Reference
FOI/202300345032
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Former Minister for External Affairs and International Development and Pakistan Consul General correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between then Minister for External Affairs and International Development, Humza Yousaf (or his office), and the Pakistan Consul General (or their office), between 1st November 2013 and 28th February 2014.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-27
Reference
FOI/202300344917
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Snowsports sector 2022: EIR release

Information relating to the collection of data and original references for the following report published on the 10th of February by the Scottish Government - Snowsports sector 2022 - economic, social, and cultural impact: research - https://www.gov.scot/publications/economic-socialcultural-impact-scotlands-snowsports-...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-24
Reference
FOI/202300344938
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sewage overflow incident at Loch Leven: EIR release

Please provide me with a copy of the information that the Minister for Environment and Land Reform received from SEPA in regards to an sewage overflow incident at Loch Leven on 8th September which the Minister referred to during the Sewage and Scotland’s Water Member’s Business Debate on 26th October 2022. Please inclu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-24
Reference
foi/202200328169
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 between Blackburn layby and Kingsfield Road Flyover: EIR release

Information relating to the A96 between the Blackburn layby and Kingsfield Road flyover. You clarified on 7 November that the information was for the north-westbound carriageway. In particular, predominantly the Kinnellar roundabout.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200328470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Strategic Network Planning Group: FOI release

a copy of the minutes from the Strategic Network’s Service Planning Group meeting on the 14th April 2022 a copy of the minutes from the Strategic Network’s Strategic Oversight Board meeting on 3rd May 2022 a copy of any internal correspondence, between 14th April and 28th April 2022 in regards to applications made by H...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200320641
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Surrender and Compensation Scheme: FOI release

Copies of the following: The total amount of compensation paid out to individuals under the Surrender and Compensation Scheme. I would like the amount broken down per individual person and a brief description of what they were paid for (i.e. gravity knife, knuckleduster etc).

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200324677
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland information about the Offence Against the Person Act 1861: FOI release

You asked the following four questions: 1) Do Disclosure Scotland recognise an offence under The Offence Against the Person Act 1861 if it is not listed under 'Offences that must be disclosed according to rules' on spent convictions? 2) Is an offence under the 'Offences Against the Person Act 1861' an offence that mu...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202300346233
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Statistics on Trust Deeds and Debt Arrangement Scheme by organisation: FOI release

1. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy from 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022, and which company (IP/Practice) registered the forms; 2. The number of Trust Deeds registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy as protected from 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022, and which company ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.25(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202300339771
Directorate
Topic
Public sector