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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Correspondence between Scottish Government and representatives of Ofgem: EIR review

In your review request you noted that you had: ‘…asked for correspondence with a specific organisation (Ofgem) on a specific topic (ScotWind) over a relatively short period of time… All that is required is a search for correspondence including @ofgem.gov.uk email addresses and the keyword “ScotWind”.’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-09-13
Reference
202300362000 review of 202300356282
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scolpaig Spaceport: EIR release

Whether the Government’s decision was made by an individual or a committee. If the decision was made by committee, please may I have a copy of the relevant meeting minutes and/or transcript. Please may I have copies (names redacted as required) of the 13 letters sent to PARD requesting that the project be called in. Fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
FOI/202300368488
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Parentzone and the School Information Dashboards: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. When was this change made? 2. Who took the decision - specifically was it taken by officials at Education Scotland, a committee or specific leadership team? 3. What consultation was undertaken with relevant stakeholders, in particular to seek the opinions of parents, exter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300366164
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government, SEPA and Scottish Water relating to sewer overflows: EIR release

All email correspondence since January 1, 2022 between the government, SEPA and Scottish Water that relates to spills or overflow events at combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in Scotland, including to the collating of said information for future publication.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
FOI/202300347760
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding sewage in Scottish waters: EIR release

All correspondence regarding sewage in Scottish waters between the Scottish Government, including MSPs, civil servants and offices and the Scottish Greens this year. All briefings prepared for government ministers regarding sewage in Scottish waters this year. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on prevent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
FOI/202300367939
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

The ten people who've made the most number of FOI requests: FOI release

Please complete the table below, for the people who have made the ten most number of FOI requests to yourselves in (1) 2023 so far; (2) 2022; (3) 2021; (4) 2020; and (5) 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300370425
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grangemouth Energy Project-district heating report 2016: EIR release

A copy of the Grangemouth Energy Project district heating report undertaken by Atkins engineering consultants in 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-05
Reference
FOI/202300369916
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

National care service co-design events: FOI release

1. How many tickets were allocated for these sold-out online National Care Service co-design events on August 22 and August 29. 2. The names of the people who have been allocated the tickets for each event and the organisations they represent. 3. On May 9, Maree Todd said arrangements would be made for MSPs to observe ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300369741
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Sentencing Under 25 Guidelines: FOI release

Correspondence from members of the public received by any Scottish Minister (through their Scottish Government email) regarding the Sentencing young people guidelines. Please provide all correspondence between 1 January 2023 and the present date. Correspondence from members of the public received by any Scottish Minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300359648
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications with Operation Branchform Mentions: FOI release

All emails sent or received by Scottish Ministers and/or Special Advisers containing the term “Branchform” or “Branch form”. Please provide the full contents of emails containing either of these terms dating back to 1 September 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300367384
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independence paper launch event 19 June 2023: FOI release

How many members of the First Minister’s Visits and Events team were present at the latest independence paper launch in Atlantic Quay in Glasgow on 19th June? What are their grades and respective salaries? What was each of their specific roles on the day? How many members of the First Minister’s private secretary team...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300364236
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn: EIR release

All documents including submissions memos notes and correspondence, provided to Scottish Government Ministers, including the Minister for Transport, The Cabinet Secretary for Finance, and the First Minister, relating to the procedures and processes regarding the proposed dualling of the section of the A96 between Smith...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300356405
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communication between Deputy First Minister and Lady Poole regarding Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting / call with Lady Poole about the Covid-19 Inquiry on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.scot/publica...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-08
Reference
FOI/202300338348
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual Risk Orders: FOI release

Copies of all information provided from 1 October 2022 onwards to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, and the First Minister on the availability and operation of: Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.8E 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-07
Reference
FOI/202300351739
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Director-General of Economy and Constitutional Futures Division: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government's Director-General Economy, Gregor Irwin, and civil servants working for the Constitutional Futures Division, 1st March 2023 - date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-03
Reference
FOI/202300359025
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity visit to Isle of Rum: FOI Release

Briefing notes supplied to Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, for her recent trip to the Isle of Rum in May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-02
Reference
FOI/202300360940
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Operation Branchform - communications: FOI release

Any correspondence, briefing notes, memos and attachments relating to the arrest of former FM Nicola Sturgeon on 11 June.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-01
Reference
FOI/202300361710
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications relating to the arrest of Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: FOI release

All internal correspondence/communication regarding the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon. This should include (but not be limited to) emails, documents, WhatsApp messages, letters and call logs. All external correspondence/communication regarding the arrest of Nicola Sturgeon. This should include (but not be limited to) email...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-01
Reference
FOI/202300361223
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

RESAS funding settlement 2023/24: EIR release

Correspondence between RESAS and senior officers of the James Hutton Institute, BioSS and Centres of Expertise, regarding cuts to 2023/24 funding (including the Strategic Research Programme, Underpinning Capacity and Centres of Expertise), from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-01
Reference
FOI/202300364133
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Termination payments to Senior Civil Servants: FOI release

The monetary value of any pay offs, termination payments, exit payments or any payments which could be referred to as a “golden goodbye” paid to senior civil servants employed by the Scottish Government who have left their employment over the last 12 months. I would like this information broken down by each employee wh...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.1 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2
Published
2023-07-19
Reference
FOI/202300362544
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister engagement with Spanish Officials: FOI release

A list of meetings between First Minister Humza Yousaf and Spanish officials or politicians since his appointment as First Minister, and for all minutes and notes taken regarding the topics of Catalonia or Scottish independence if they were discussed.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-06-26
Reference
FOI/202300358651
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

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

Original request - 202300345249 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 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-08
Reference
FOI/202300349141 Review of 202300345249
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Safety of swimming in the vicinity of open-cage salmon farms: EIR Review

Original request - 202300345498 Any information held by the Chief Medical Officer concerning the safety of humans swimming in the vicinity of an open-cage salmon farm, well-boat or other aquaculture installation that is releasing azamethiphos, deltamethrin, cypermethrin, hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite or any o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.17 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-08
Reference
FOI/202300347357 Review of 202300345498
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI Review

“Can you please provide ALL communications, including emails, between any member of the Scottish Government and any member of the Scottish Prison Service, in relation to any or all transgender prisoners, between 10-Jan-2023 and 02-Feb-2023.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-06-05
Reference
FOI/202300353625 Review of 202300341318
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the A9 Dualling Programme: EIR release

Any correspondence (Emails and WhatsApp messages) between John Swinney MSP and Jenny Gilruth MSP about the A9 dualling between 1 December 2023 and 22 February 2023. Any correspondence (Emails, WhatsApp messages, meeting notes) between Jenny Gilruth MSP and Transport Scotland about the A9 dualling between 1 December 202...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-23
Reference
FOI/202300344674
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport