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

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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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Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, visit to Germany promoting Scotland's potential in offshore wind and hydrogen: EIR release

In September 2022 Ivan McKee, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, visited Germany to promote Scotland's potential in offshore wind and hydrogen. Please provide any briefings prepared in advance of this trip, and any notes/minutes/MoU arising from meetings held during the trip. A clarification was sou...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200333765
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since May 2021:FOI Release

1. A copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since May 2021; especially pertaining to the technical objection; both sent and received 2. A copy of any ministerial correspondence mentioning "Laurencekirk junction" since May 2021. As the information you have requ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200299574
Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

SQA appeals 2022: FOI release

In a recent FOI response, the government provided me with a document listing the ‘key points’ of a meeting between the SQA, Scottish Government and Universities Scotland on the 3rd of November 2022. This document states: “Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the difficulties and challenges encountered this year in r...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202300343877
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to the Gender Recognition Unit: FOI release

All communications between the Unit and the following bodies: Alliance Defending Freedom The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty The Christian Institute Christian Action, Research and Education Evangelical Alliance, Scotland For Women Scotland The LGB Alliance Communications may mean emails, letters...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200308319
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Universities Scotland and the Scottish Government (15 June and 25 July 2022): FOI release

Email correspondence between Universities Scotland and the Scottish Government pertaining to meetings between these two bodies on the 15th of June 2022 and 25th July 2022. Any physical notes that were taken in the meetings between Universities Scotland and Scottish Government officials on the 15th of June 2022 and the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200318790
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Land to the east of Red Path Brae, Orchard Terrace, Kinghorn: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why she considers that determining appeal PPA- 250-2368 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.1 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300354858
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Year one projects funded from Just Transition Fund: EIR release

Information relating to year one projects funded from the Just Transition Fund: https://www.gov.scot/publications/just-transition-fund/pages/year-one-projects/ There are four projects funded for which I request the same information: Seedpod - Opportunity North East £3.1m Supply Chain Pathway and Energy Transition Cha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300355965
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Additional care beds announcement 10 January 2023: FOI release

A copy of all documents which discuss the Government being made aware of, and deciding how to respond to, the Scottish Liberal Democrat press release on 12th May 2023 around the number of additional interim care beds that Humza Yousaf announced on 10th January 2023 including all correspondence involving ministers, Spec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300365557
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Explanation on why determining appeal PPA-400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why he considers that determining appeal PPA- 400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300354907
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Ivan McKee's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta: 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 Ivan McKee's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta on October 7, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300338445
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lorna Slater's visit to Rum 12 May 2023: FOI release

Any correspondence, attachments, briefing notes, memos and relevant information concerning Lorna Slater's visit to the Isle of Rum on 12 May. Please include the information on travel arrangements, including the cost of boat hire.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300356316
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Shirley-Anne Somerville's meetings with Fiona Robertson: 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 Shirley-Anne Somerville's meetings with ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300338467
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Business rates relief to retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in Scotland: FOI release

Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in England and Wales are receiving 75% business rates relief in the year 2023/24 up to a maximum of £110,000 of relief per business. This was announced in the UK budget in November, and in December by the Welsh Government. How much additional funding was or is to be allocated...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.34(1) s.20 18 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300339424
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Currency Group correspondence, January 2019 to February 2023: FOI release

You asked for copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, civil servants, and Special Advisers) and Dr Tim Rideout, Convener of the Scottish Currency Group, 1 January 2019 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300342981
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Winter Heating Payments and data sharing: FOI release

Any correspondence with the Department for Work and Pensions relating to the devolved Winter Heating Payment (formerly Cold Weather Payments) in relation to the transfer of appropriate data and securing a data sharing arrangement Any minutes of meetings with Department for Work and Pensions relating to the devolved Win...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.1 48 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300347113
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish razor clam electrofishing trial communications: EIR release

All communications between Marine Scotland and the Scottish Razor Clam Association since the commencement of the trial, to include all communications to group members. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300353503
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A78 Largs to Skelmorlie speed limit: EIR release

All communications and papers relating to the decision to put in place a temporary 40mph speed limit on this stretch of road, including any evidence regarding the claim this is to improve road safety, and what consultations were made locally before going ahead. As the information you have requested is 'environmental i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 18 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300355981
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

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

Information about Lorna Slater MSP’s trip to the Isle of Rum on 12 May 2023. The total cost of the ministerial visit. This should include any costs associated with travel, accommodation, and any miscellaneous expenses. The number of civil servants and/or political staff that attended the ministerial visit with Lorna S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.33 12 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300356418
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal correspondence and communications with external agencies/companies regarding Lorna Slater's visit to Isle of Rum: FOI release

All the internal correspondence and communications with external agencies/companies regarding Lorna Slater's visit to the Isle of Rum on May 12 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33 s.29(1) 22 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300356756
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial visit to Rum 12 May 2023: FOI release

1. The date upon which the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity confirmed arrangements for her 12 May 2023 visit to the Isle of Rum to meet with the Isle of Rum Community Trust, NatureScot and Scottish Government staff. 2. All correspondence, letters, emails, virtual meetings, and minutes of me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300357878
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Information with regard to the publication: ‘A review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines’: Please can you supply me with the date members of the Scottish Parliament and civil servants were first informed of the publication of the WSP Report - ‘A review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines’? Please can ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 22 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300351324
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shipping of Scottish exports to international and EU markets: FOI release

Any Scottish Government discussion/analysis (23rd June 2016 – date) on the question of how Scottish exports are shipped to international and EU markets. In particular, the question of how much is shipped directly from Scotland vs how much ships via the rest of the UK. Slide decks/briefing notes/data tables are the main...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 20 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300340332
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of any Transport Scotland/CMAL Liaison meetings: FOI release

Minutes of any Transport Scotland/CMAL Liaison meetings held between 1 May 2014 and 31 July 2015. Minutes of any Tripartite (CMAL/Transport Scotland/CalMac) meetings held between 1 May 2014 and 31 July 2015. Any record of meetings that took place on 24 September 2014 between Transport Scotland officials and Transport M...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300361540
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Angus Robertson’s attendance of the Arctic Frontiers conference: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared in advance of Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson’s attendance of the Arctic Frontiers conference held in Tromsø, Norway, 31 January – 3 February 2023, and all notes of meetings/panels which the Cabinet Secretary participated in during the conference.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300342130
Directorate
Topic
Public sector