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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Scottish Enterprise grants to companies and their Human Rights Due Diligence Process: FOI release

Any information or communication held related to discussions between the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise since January 2018 regarding: a) the provision of Scottish Enterprise grants or services to companies involved in the research, development, manufacture and supply of arms to the Israeli military. b) t...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI/202400422636
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise meeting with The Promise Scotland: FOI review

Original request - 202300380844 Details of the meeting that took place between Natalie Don Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise, and Fiona Duncan and Frazer McKinley, the Promise Scotland, on the 11th May 2023. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300385797 Review of 202300380844
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Valuation of the main Lochaber smelter security asset: FOI release

“1. The figure for the financial difference in the valuation of the main Lochaber smelter security asset held by the Scottish Government between 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial years (i.e. -£30m). 2. Any internal correspondence amongst those within the Strategic Commercial Assets Division, including any reports or submi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300385648
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Scottish Currency Group: FOI release

Please provide copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) and Tim Rideout, Robbie Mochrie, Ian Stewart, or Cathryn Jones (who are all representatives of the Scottish Currency Group), 1st January 2023 - date.

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300387857
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

The Minister for Housing appearance on The Sunday Show on 05/11/23: FOI Review

Original request 202300383734 'The briefings and documents provided to the Minister for Housing in preparation for his appearance on The Sunday Show on 05/11/23. Please also include all notes and correspondence to and from the Minister relating to preparations'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300388177 Review of 202300383734
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence: FOI Review

Original request 202300381669 A range of information relating to the recent announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills of a Centre for Teaching Excellence, including: consideration of the policy, decisionmaking, engagement/consultation, costings and role: and for communications related to these (bo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.29 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300389692 Review of 202300381669
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding cancer strategy: FOI Review

Original Request 202300360122 All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2022 to present (1 June 2023) relating to the Scottish Government's next cancer strategy/plan.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300373742 Review of 202300360122
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence in regards to the presence reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete within the building estate: FOI Review

Original Request 202300369638 "Please provide me with a copy of any correspondence the Scottish Government has received from a) Police Scotland, b) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, c) East Lothian Council and d) West Lothian Council in regards to the presence or suspected presence reinforced autoclaved aerated concre...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.21(4) s.33(1) s.38 s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300374708 Review of 202300369638
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Peel Ports payments and correspondence regarding Ardrossan Ferry Service transfer: FOI Review

Original request - 202300373584 Please find below two requests which I wish to be treated as two separate Freedom of Information Requests under the relevant act: An Itemised breakdown of payments made to Peel Ports between 2017 and the date of this request All communication between Transport Scotland and Associated B...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300377290 review of 202300373584
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers: FOI Review

Original request - 202300364187 Please provide me with all recorded information of correspondence - including but not limited to minutes of meetings, presentations and emails - between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers between 1 January 2019 and 30 june 2023 relating to the following A9 dualling sections: A9 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300377919 review of 202300364187
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Domestic Abuse Leavers Fund- Scottish Women’s Aid: FOI Review

Original request (202300372279) a list of all meetings held with Scottish Women’s Aid on the topic of a leavers fund to support victims of domestic abuse to leave abusive relationships. all correspondence related to these meetings including the minutes of the meeting, any briefing notes provided to ministers related t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI 202300377738 Review of 202300372279
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Lorna Slater IMA exemption correspondence 2022: EIR Review

Original request 202300358575 A copy of all correspondence received by the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity from her officials on the process and application for an Internal Market Act exemption between January 2022 and December 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
EIR/202300374935 Review of 202300358575
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Proposal for a safe consumption facility in Glasgow: FOI Review

Original request 202300373662 All correspondence between Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service since June 2022 relating to Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership's proposal for a safe consumption facility in the city.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300383795 Review of 202300373662
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland cyber security: FOI Review

Original request - 202300374618 Request for information 1: Has Social Security Scotland ever held a CE+ accreditation? Request for information 2: Does Social Security Scotland hold a valid CE+ accreditation for the financial year 2022/2024? Request for information 3: Has Social Security Scotland ever unsuccessfully ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300385503 review of 202300374618
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request - 202300380841 Details of the meeting that took place between the then First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Fiona Duncan, from the Promise Scotland, on the 6th March 2023. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the First Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers use...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300385821 review of 202300380841
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300380852 Details of the meeting that took place between Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 9th June 2021. This should include an agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the DFM to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed during the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300385830 Review of 202300380852
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Education Scotland - Evaluation of curriculum design in Scotland: FOI release

I’m hoping you will be able to help me with copies of findings and data from Dounby Primary School (Orkney) which was compiled in 2023 as part of the thematic review: Evaluation of curriculum design in Scotland - A thematic report from His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202400420762
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding Long Covid: FOI release

1. Any record of communication (WhatsApps, emails, etc) sent and received by Jenni Minto (Minister for Public Health) on the topic of long covid between 29 March 2023 and the current date. 2. How many complaints has Ms Minto received from long COVID sufferers during this time frame?

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202400418983
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Warnings and enforcement from Stornoway Marine Directorate Office 2022: EIR release

“Specifically pertaining to commercial fishing activity within The Western Isles - please provide the full text of all written warnings, advisory letters, fixed penalty notices, and verbal re-briefs issued in 2022 and 2023 by any branch or department of Marine Scotland/Marine Directorate - either directly from the Stor...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
EIR/202400421421
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive: EIR Review

Original request (202400403446) Can you please provide all data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive (5 years), ideally on a per trawl basis, and including catch location, date, (ideally vessel name and PLN but you may consider this to be protected data, we do not), Vessel powe...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.10(4) s.1 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
EIR/202400412709 Review of 202400403446
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

All meetings held between the Chief Executive and Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland and Ministers: FOI Review

Original request - 202400406133 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person, telephone or virtual between Maree Todd MSP, then Minister for Children and Young People, and the Chief Executive and Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland from 07 November 2017 to 01 July 2021. 2. All correspondence (including emails, lett...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202400410908 Review of 202400406133
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Cosmetics Interspecialty Expert Group (SCIEG) High Quality Care information: FOI Review

Original Request 202400410194 Copies of reports, SCIEG HQC (14) 1 to 16 and SCIEG IEP (14) 1 to 9, mentioned in the FOI response FOI/19/01299.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202400410196 Review of 202400410194
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Costs relating to John Swinney's trip to Germany: FOI release

A breakdown of costs relating to John Siwnney's [sic] trip to Germany in June 2024. A full list of SG staff in attendance and associated costs. Any correspondence held by the Government in relation to the trip. Notes of the meeting that took place between Mr Swinney and the Bavarian Minister of State for Europe and ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.39(1) s.12 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400419227
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Houthis, Red Sea or Yemen correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government to the UK Government which mentions the Houthis, Red Sea or Yemen between January 5 2024 and February 1. All briefings, notes or minutes from meetings held by the Scottish government which mentions the Houthis, Red Sea or Yemen between January 5 2024 and F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400412753
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector