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

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The Global Dialogues project: EIR release

1. How much has it cost the Scottish Government to help run/organise the Scottish Global Dialogues project, what was the government's role in it and breakdown of these costs? 2. All correspondence, including internal, between the Scottish Government and John Kerry/his office/his representatives, about his appearances ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400396010
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of times Former First Minister has taken his children on official visits: FOI release

Since becoming First Minister, how many times has Humza Yousaf taken his children on official visits, press events etc. Please provide all documents, emails, briefings, text messages, whatsapps relating to the First Minister bringing his children to work events, visits etc and their provision of care.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400396167
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Glasgow Blood Donation Centre, meetings with Offshore Energies UK and Stop Climate Chaos campaigners: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government that mentions Andy Burnham, or is from/to Andy Burnham, plus minutes or briefings which mention him, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all not...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400396875
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Health and social care, Public sector

Resignation of Mr Matheson as Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care: FOI release

The exact time and format in which Michael Matheson first informed Humza Yousaf of his resignation as Health Secretary and please provide the documentary evidence of this (the original email/WhatsApp/text) as well as Humza Yousaf's response). All discussions from the Scottish Government planning press lines or media r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400398386
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former First Minister and President of the Republic of Zambia meeting: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the meeting between the First Minister and Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, held on 9 May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400397881
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise correspondence relating to Amnesty International and due diligence policy: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government mentioning or relating to Scottish Enterprise’s “customer due diligence procedure (human rights)” from November 1, 2023 to today (February 14, 2023) Correspondence between Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government mentioning or relating to Amn...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400399079
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Health briefing packs ahead of Scottish Parliament health committee: FOI release

Copies of all briefing facts/materials that, between the start of October 2023 and present date, were any of: Given to someone for preparation in appearing before the Scottish Parliament’s health committee; Requested to be created for the purpose of preparation for/reference in an appearance before the Scottish Parlia...

FOI already published 80 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400392694
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland committee visit: FOI release

In a previous FOI you provided me with a copy of all emails sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Equalities by Social Security Scotland regarding the Social Justice and Social Security Committee visit to the Dundee Headquarters. Based on this information I am requesting the following. Request for Inf...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400420071
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Removal of litter, refuse and detritus from roads: EIR release

In the following calendar years, how many bags (or KGs) of litter, refuse and detritus was removed from highways for which you are responsible across Scotland. 2021 2022 2023 In the following calendar years, how much did you spend (inc staff costs) on litter picking along the strategic road network in Scotland 2021 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400404682
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications with former Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees: FOI release

All communication between the Minister, Emma Roddick, and officials regarding her meeting with Dr Lynne Tammi-Connelly to discuss her campaign for an apology for children trafficked to the colonies and the Tinker Experiments in general. More specifically, the content of communications which advised her not to meet to d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400404916
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Investigation carried out by Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS reference IESS.23.016): EIR release

All the information you hold relating to Environmental Standards Scotland’s (ESS) investigation (ESS reference IESS.23.016) into the failure of the Scottish Government to publish an assessment of the climate impact of their Infrastructure Investment Plan, contrary to the duty established in S94A(2) of the Climate Chang...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.23 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400404544
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the decision to reduce Single Species Threshold: EIR release

Please can you provide all correspondence between Scottish Forestry officials and officials from the Forestry Commission relating to the decision in the new five-year forestry standard to reduce the maximum percentage for a single species in a new forest from 75 to 65 per cent. I am particularly interested to see disc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400408157
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former First Minister's speech at Glasgow University: FOI release

1. Details of how many Scottish Government staff worked on Humza Yousaf's speech at Glasgow University on January 8, 2024 (Scottish independence: industrial policy). 2. Details of anyone outwith the Scottish Government involved in the writing of the speech or the number of people from outwith the Scottish Government w...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1) s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-13
Reference
FOI/202400392532
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefing packs given to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to the School Milk Scheme: FOI Review

Original Request 202400401451 -All briefing packs given to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to the School Milk Scheme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-12
Reference
FOI/202400407535 Review of 202400401451
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme official decision document: EIR release

The official decision document detailing what is included in the scheme…I specifically request an official document outlining the decision made by the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliament, duly signed by the appropriate authorities.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-12
Reference
EIR/202400419383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Former First Minister correspondence on Gaza: FOI Review

Original request 202400393608 1. On the 17th October 2023, Humza Yousaf, during his speech to the SNP conference in Aberdeen, called on the UK Government ‘To support the medical evacuation of injured civilians in Gaza’. As SNP party leader, he said, ‘Let me be clear, Scotland is ready to play her part and our hospital...

FOI clarification 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-12
Reference
FOI/202400402356 Review of 202400393608
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Draft Climate Change Plan correspondence: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence covering the period January 2023 to December 2023 between ministers, advisers, civil servants and external parties that mentions a delay to the Scottish Government's upcoming Draft Climate Change Plan."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-12
Reference
FOI/202400393479
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Chief Executive signing off freedom of information requests: FOI release

Request for information 1: A copy of the email or emails that was sent from David Wallace in reply to the email request for feedback/comments/clearance concerning FOI 202300380993. Request for information 2: The copy of the email or emails that was sent TO and FROM David Wallace for feedback/comments/clearance concern...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI/202400392901
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding applications by LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI Appeal

The funding application/s made to Scottish Government by LGBT Youth Scotland for the past 3 years. A breakdown of the funds awarded and any information on proposed future funding as well as copies of the funding agreements that LGBT Youth Scotland agreed to when they accepted the grants.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI/202300355127 - Appeal
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence on National Treatment Centres: FOI Review

Original request 202300382494 "I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 April 2023 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.”

FOI already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI 202300386871 Review of 202300382494
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Mobilising Private Investment in Natural Capital: EIR Review

Original request (202400396323) Please could the Scottish Government provide: Q1: The tender documents for this report. Q2: The price stated in the tender document that the Scottish Government was willing to pay for the report to the organisation(s) awarded the contract. Q3: The actual amount paid for to the Financ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
EIR/202400401391 Review of 202400396323
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding BAE Systems: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about BAE Systems between November 1 2023 and February 1 2024, including correspondence with or about them, minutes/notes from meetings with them, briefings prepared about them or analysis?" On 20 August 2024 we sought some clarification from you regar...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI/202400425207
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Import, transportation and release of game birds during last bird flu outbreak: EIR release

Please share any communications received by the Scottish Government in the last year in which concerns were expressed about restrictions on the import, transportation and release of game birds during the last bird flu outbreak.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI/202400426356
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Scotland Pride Badge initiative: FOI release

the identity of the employee/minister responsible for signing-off the project and who authorised the launch a summary of the project, including costings, outcomes set for success, data gathering and handling arrangements, overall timetable, and plans for project evaluation a copy of the circular distributed to all Heal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI/202400424571
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector