Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 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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3,064 matching releases

Correspondence regarding 2022 school examinations: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release details of any meetings (dates, attendees, whether it was in person/online/telephone) and associated documents (emails, minutes, briefing documents,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 239 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100231963
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding Ferguson Marine and CMAL: EIR release

(a) CMAL's concerns about the awarding of the contract to build ferries 801 and 802 to Ferguson Marine and its preference to start the procurement process again. (b) The decision by Scottish ministers to press ahead with awarding the contract to Ferguson Marine.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 77 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.6(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200291837
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

20 MPH Task Force Group: FOI release

1. The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 2. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 3. The membership composition of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 4. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.7 s.17(1) s.4 s.17
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200281482
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Greensill Capital: FOI release

1. Please provide copies of all interactions with Greensill Capital since 1 January 2015 up to the date of this request. This includes, but is not limited to, all electronic communications (including emails), letters, minutes and notes of meetings. 2. Please provide copies of all interactions with GAM Investments since...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200278381
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Police Negotiation Board: FOI release

Information on the Police Negotiation Board (PNB). Can you advise on then the last 2 meeting occurred and who was in attendance representing each of the following: Scottish Government Minsters Scottish Police Authority Police Scotland I want a breakdown for each meeting. Particularly I am looking for those involved i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200305392
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs trip to Brussels: FOI release

"- The fullest possible meeting minutes from the trip to Brussels undertaken by the Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs Angus Robertson, on the dates 31/05/22 - 02/05/22 - The Cabinet Secretary's diary of engagements from that trip"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.30 s.20 4 attachments
Published
2022-07-22
Reference
FOI/202200305848
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sex Work/Prostitution Legislation: FOI release

The following information regarding new legislation concerning sex work/prostitution in Scotland: Membership of all working groups currently involved in preparing new legislation concerning sex work/prostitution and minutes from their meetings from June 2021 to date. Membership of the ‘reference group’ for this legis...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2022-07-20
Reference
FOI/202200303582
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communication regarding Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act: FOI release

(a) Copies of correspondence between The Scottish Government and Social Work Scotland concerning the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act, from 25 November 2021 to 08 March 2022 - including letters, emails and circulars (b) Copies of internal documents relating to the Children (Equal Protection from ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-20
Reference
FOI/202200286329
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Costing options & meetings regarding A82 from Tarbet to Inverarnan: EIR release

All technical papers leading to the costing of the options for Tarbet-Inverarnan, alternatively; The minutes/records of all research guidance (or steering group) meetings between Transport Scotland and the consultants.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-06
Reference
FOI/202200276096
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Private evidence session regarding Gender Recognition Reform: FOI release

Details of any private evidence sessions that have taken place with regard to the Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill that the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee hasn't announced. Have civil servants or MSPs (or both) taken evidence from witnesses for the GRR Bill in private? If so, can you provide ...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings
Published
2022-06-23
Reference
FOI/202200300807
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Minutes for the Advisory Council for Economic Transformation: FOI release

The most recently published minutes for the Advisory Council for Economic Transformation are for a meeting held in October 2021. Please provide the minutes of meetings of the Council since October 2021. If no further Council meetings have been held, please provide all internal Scottish Government communications about o...

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-22
Reference
FOI/202200303642
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communication regarding UK Shared Prosperity Fund: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government correspondence or briefings (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages (or otherwise) received by Cabinet Secretary Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP, Minister...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-22
Reference
FOI/202200300529
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to carbon capture, utilisation and storage: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between Ministers of the Scottish Government and members of the Scottish Green Party regarding carbon capture, utilisation and storage from 6 May 2021 to dat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-22
Reference
FOI/202200298054
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to specific meetings June & August 2021: 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) Kate Forbes' meeting with BAE System...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.18(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-20
Reference
FOI/202200273228
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination: FOI release

1) Why has the 'fully vaccinated' definition changed in Scotland and it is now required to have a booster dose included if 2nd dose was given more than 4 months ago? EU covid certificate defines 'fully vaccinated' as a person who had the last dose taken no more than 270 days before traveling. EU says there are no studi...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-15
Reference
FOI/202200272978
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Evidence surrounding quotes in relation to vigils at clinics: FOI release

‘I note that Scottish Government "are aware that vigils are sometimes held and are aware of patients and occasionally local residents who have raised concerns about these" I also note you have "heard from NHS Board staff about the vigils". I would like to see all the evidence you hold relating to the 2 quotes, above. F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-14
Reference
FOI/202200282675
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding meetings between the Scottish Government UK Government Ministers: FOI release

1. (a) Dates of meetings in 2021 between the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government and the Department for Work and Pensions Ministers or Senior Officials and (b) Scottish Government minutes of these meetings. 2. (a) Dates of meetings in 2021 between the Minister for Social Justice and the D...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.28(1)
Published
2022-05-23
Reference
FOI/ 202200296450
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Longannet Power Station: FOI release

Copies of written communications between either Scottish ministers, civil servants, Scottish Enterprise, and executives at (or representatives of) manufacturing company Talgo, from 2017 until the present day, which concern the future of Longannet Power Station and/or the Scottish Governments intentions regarding the po...

FOI unclear 75 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments
Published
2022-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200277648
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank CEO resignation correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers, special advisers and civil servants relating to the resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart from the Scottish National Investment Bank between January 25 2022 and March 16 2022. 2. All correspondence between Scottish Government civil servants, special advisers and m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200288213
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Governance concerns in Lanarkshire region: FOI release

Given the expected role of the Scottish Government in ensuring good governance across the region, what action has the Scottish Government taken to ensure that New College Lanarkshire has fulfilled all the requirements of it as a regional body, including full compliance with its Financial Memoranda with the Scottish Fun...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200286350
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Preparations and costs of Independence Prospectus: FOI release

In September, the First Minister announced that Scottish Government civil servants would start work on a detailed prospectus for independence (as reported here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland politics-58478187). On 4th November 2021, I submitted a Freedom of Information request which asked for informat...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-05
Reference
FOI/202200283353
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Clyde fishing ground closure between 1st October 2021 and 18th January 2022: EIR release

All correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, Minister Mairi McAllan MSP, Minister Lorna Slater MSP and civil servants regarding the Clyde fishing ground closure between 1 October 2021 and 18 January 2022 including, emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-21
Reference
FOI/202200273687
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of creeling removal within Clyde cod spawning closure: EIR release

Can you please supply copies of the assessments you have made as to the relative likelihood of creeling, dredging and trawling on impacting the sites objectives? Can you please supply copies of correspondence and copies of all minutes of meetings internal and external that would assist us in understanding the rational ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-21
Reference
FOI/202200272637
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Clyde fishing ground closure: EIR release

Correspondence with all stakeholders / pressure groups / industry representatives regarding the Clyde fishing ground closure. This can be any Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries, Ministers or civil servants in the period 1 October 2021 and 18 January 2022 and include emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200273744
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID 19 review of requirements for places of worship: FOI release

1. “When was the requirement to wear a face covering in places of worship last reviewed?” 2. “When was the guidance around baptism last reviewed?” 3. “Please provide any documentation or recorded information pertaining to any such review in points 1 and 2. This could include, but is not limited to, email exchanges, mee...

FOI already published 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202100265116
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, Public sector