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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Creative Scotland and Open Fund for Individuals applications: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what day the Scottish Government was informed by Creative Scotland that the Open Fund for Individuals would stop accepting applications on 30th August 2024. 2. Please provide a copy of all data the Scottish Government has relating to its receiving and subsequently handling of a) the announcement b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-16
Reference
FOI/202400430256
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Orkney Islands Council - Alternative governance considerations motion: FOI release

Any and all correspondence (including attachments and appendixes) which have been sent or received by Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers regarding the alternative governance considerations encompassed by the motion passed by councillors in Orkney Islands Council on 4 July 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-16
Reference
FOI/202400430988
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and UK monarchy: FOI release

Please share any communications exchanged between the government and the UK monarchy or their representatives from 21 February 2023 to the present date, which relate to: Laws and Legislation The Crown Estate Property or assets owned by the monarchy Crown consent Carbon emissions Deer Please include all communication ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-16
Reference
FOI/202400431736
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme claims and visits: EIR release

In relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme, under contract reference 23FGS74574. 1. Has Scottish Forestry visited the site of the woodland creation scheme since its last visit on 15 March 2024? If so, on what days and what was the purpose of each visit? 2. Has Scottish Forestry paid out any claims out of ...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4) s.10(1)
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
EIR/202400428946
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former Minister for Public Health and Sport's WhatsApp messages during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI Review

Original request 202400427867 MSP Mairi Gougeon's What's App messages from her Ministerial position during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400432336 Review of 202400427867
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland's consultation response to ending conversion practises in Scotland: FOI release

All emails, messages, briefing papers and other documents since 1 April 2024 referencing the Law Society of Scotland’s consultation response to ending conversion practices in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430196
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Emergency spending control decisions: FOI release

All decisions that have been taken under the SG imposed ‘emergency spending controls’ procedure where the Cabinet Secretary for FLG wrote to fellow Cabinet Secretaries stating that ‘emergency spending controls will now be introduced with immediate effect’. This was reported on 13 August 2024 but please list all decisio...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1)
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430193
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence from meetings attended by the Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, letters, telephone calls and text messages, agendas, minutes) from the meetings (virtual or in person) attended by the Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise on Wednesday 26 April 2023.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430294
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

ScotWind drawdown funding meetings: EIR release

A list of all internal and external meetings where drawing down ScotWind funding was discussed since 23 January 2024. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings and this topic.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
EIR/202400430251
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Details of Housing 2040 Strategy Board meetings: FOI release

A list of dates of the meetings of the Housing 2040 Strategy Board that have taken place in 2024. All papers relating to each of those meetings - including minutes, agendas, briefing notes and any other recorded information sent to attendees prior to the meeting. Minutes of each meeting.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430142
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Overcrowding concerns at railway stations: FOI release

Any correspondence, including briefings for Scottish Ministers or Transport Scotland officials, about health and safety concerns resulting from overcrowding concerns at railway stations, since January 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430600
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Directorate for Agriculture & Rural Economy information on specified expenditure: FOI release

Could you please provide more information on what this expenditure was for, what was obtained and why ? Directorate for Agriculture & Rural Economy Tickets 106052827 - Theatrical producers (excl motion pix), ticket agency 05/06/2024 £ 1,854.30.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400432099
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of buildings under Heat in Buildings Programme: EIR Review

Original request - 202400424775 Clarity on figures provided in a previous EIR release on 29th July (ref 202400421303) and advice provided to Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on the rules, terms and conditions of the Green Public Sector Estates Decarbonisation Sc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400429963 Review of 202400424775
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information on civil servants working in the Constitutional Futures Division: FOI release

1. Please confirm the number of civil servants currently on the unit’s payroll. 2. Please also confirm, in list form, what material has gone from any civil servants on the units payroll to Special Advisors or Ministers since 1 July 2024. I do not want copies of documents, I just require a list of what has been sent to...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings
Published
2024-10-14
Reference
FOI/202400430106
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Managing deer for climate and nature consultation proposals: EIR release

All correspondence, submissions and recommendations in relation to the legislative vehicle which will be used to take forward the proposals set out in the Managing Deer for Climate and Nature Consultation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-14
Reference
EIR/202400420951
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Stagecoach in Dunfermline: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, briefing notes and correspondence held relating to John Swinney's visit to Stagecoach in Dunfermline on Tuesday July 23.

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-14
Reference
FOI/202400429349
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Household Support Fund allocation: FOI Review

Original request - 202400423931 Details on how the Scottish Government dished out their share of the UK Government's Household Support Fund.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-10-14
Reference
FOI/202400430360 review of 202400423931
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Constitution Futures Division staff numbers and funding: FOI release

1. Please set out how many civil servants per salary band worked within the Constitution Futures Division at any point for each year including 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. 2. Please set out how much SG funding/budget has been allocated to that division’s work for each of those years.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-10-14
Reference
FOI/202400429584
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Costs of running The Promise; Redress Scotland and documents regarding Fornethy Survivors Group/House: FOI release

1. Could you provide the full costs of running The Promise so far, with a breakdown per year and a breakdown of what the money is for, including a breakdown of staff costs? 2. Could you provide the full costs of running Redress Scotland so far, with a breakdown per year and a breakdown of what the money is for, includ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-14
Reference
FOI/202400429997
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Changing Places Toilets Fund Delivery: FOI release

1. Confirmation that some of the £10m Changing Places Toilet fund will be opened to applicants by the beginning of 2025. 2. The current estimated amount of money that will be available at the beginning of 2025 and the current estimated date on which the fund is expected to open. 3. The number of meetings the Minister...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2024-10-14
Reference
FOI/202400430534
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government communications policy: FOI release

a) In relation to SMP's who administers their inbox by reference to each SMP? b) Where there is an PA/Office Manager (civil service) is used, whether there is a standard rubric that they work to in relation to classifying information received and presenting to the minister? c) In reference to GDPR requests whether th...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2024-10-14
Reference
FOI/202400429891
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons documentation, Building a New Scotland papers costs and the Scottish Government's ‘route back into EU’ analysis: FOI release

3. Could you supply any documentation held by the Scottish Government about the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), from the last six months? 4. How much money has been spent on EU languages summaries for the Building a New Scotland set of papers, with a breakdown of these costs? 5. Could you supply ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-11
Reference
FOI/202400429546
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Proposal for a new National Park in Galloway: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and NatureScot regarding the proposal of 22 July by Scottish Ministers for a new National Park to be established in Galloway. A copy of any direction / terms of reference, or any other relevant documentation, given to NatureScot, as the Reporter, by the Scottish Gover...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-11
Reference
EIR/202400430190
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister's meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer: FOI release

All briefing notes that were provided to the First Minister ahead of his meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 28 August 2024. The minutes of the meeting between the First Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 28 August 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429122
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector