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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Meeting between Lorna Slater and Jamie Delap: EIR release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting /video conference with Jamie Delap and others on 31 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
FOI/202300339746
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with Edrington Group: FOI release

Information held in relation to the briefings prepared for Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and the notes made for his meeting with senior staff at Edrington on 4 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
FOI/202300339804
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications from First Minister's office with various organisations: FOI release

Any communications involving both the current and former First Minister's office which included or referred to: Chinese secret police Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre Loon Fung Sichuan House Scottish Fujian Chamber of Commerce

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
202300337027
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings: EIR release

Copies of correspondence with the councils of Fife, Angus, Perth and Kinross and Dundee City concerning checking for the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings (including schools) or what to do if it is discovered in council buildings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200333430
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All internal correspondence regarding FOI 202200313781: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Marine Scotland, and Special Advisers) email correspondence discussing the responses to the previous FOI request FOI/202200313781

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200330326
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotland's offshore wind potential: EIR release

1) Internal correspondence within the Scottish Government either as part of the response to press requests for comment about the statistic relating to Scotland having 25% of Europe's offshore wind potential, linked to a These Island's report. This should include official, special adviser, and ministerial comment/sign o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200329615
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Springfield Properties proposed development in Drumnadrochit: EIR release

"I'd like to see all documents and communication relating to Springfield Properties and their proposed development in Drumnadrochit that the Scottish Government have dealt with."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 3 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200325090
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Housing, Public sector

A96 Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass) dualling scheme: EIR release

1. All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, dates and notes of meetings and telephone conversations, between 16 February 2021 and the present day betweenTransport Scotland officials and Scottish Government officials regarding thetimeline, funding, construction and delivery of the A96 Inverness to Nairn (includin...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200324323
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence received regarding South Lanarkshire College: FOI release

"Copies of all correspondence received by the Scottish Government and its ministers in relation to South Lanarkshire College from Jan 1 2022 to October 14 2022".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200324850
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Neil Gray meeting with Ukrainian Consul: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his meeting / video conference with the Ukrainian Consul General on 28 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements. https://...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202300339763
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Parliamentary Question S6W-09495: EIR release

“For any and all correspondence relating the drafting of the PQ [S6W-09495]. Given the decision letter was issued 27/07/22, and the question was submitted 30/06/2022 asking when the decision was made, and itself was answered 15 days prior to the decision, it would be fair to assume that the handling report would focus ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200319266
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Housing, Public sector

George Adam's (SNP) meeting: FOI release

1) 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 meeting: 1a) George Adam's meeting with Daren F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200331316
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Persimmon Homes regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM: EIR release

All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Persimmon Homes (or contractors working on their behalf) regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM on site to the North of Summerlea Rd and West of Snowdon Terr, Seamill, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200333346
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The report, 'Wrong With The Wind' : EIR release

On 9th November 2022, These Islands published a report - Wrong With The Wind - concerning the Scottish Government's frequently cited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe's potential offshore wind resource. Please provide: (1). All internal Scottish Government correspondence (including between Ministers, Civil Serv...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200332823
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Ian Blackford mentioning 'State Pension': FOI release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with Ian Blackford MP (or his staff) mentioning 'State Pension', from 1 January 2022 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300340265
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Port Mor Harbour: EIR release

In relation to the Port Mor case, Isle of Colonsay, I would like to make the following Freedom of Information requests. I would like to see all held by Marine Scotland regarding the specifics of the unlicensed activity below MHWS. I would like to see dated instances of this information being received/recorded, and then...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.11(2) s.9 s.45 s.34(1)
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300336920
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence discussing offshore wind with Stephen Flynn: EIR release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with Stephen Flynn MP (or his staff) mentioning "offshore wind," 1st January 2022 - 10th December 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202200333878
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Licence for Portree barge salvage: EIR release

Does Bakkafrost Scotland (formerly The Scottish Salmon Company) have a license to salvage the sunken Gael Force barge off Portree? Are Bakkafrost operating legally or illegally? Could you please also include a copy of the 'Notice to Mariners' which no doubt has been issued to navigation warning shipping to stay away fr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202200332849
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meeting between the First Minister and the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared for the meeting between the First Minister and the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom on 2 December 2022, and all minutes/notes of the meeting. On 28 December 2022, I sought clarification that the information you were looking for was specifically that which refers to renewable energ...

FOI clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-10
Reference
FOI/202200332815
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Angus Robertson's meeting with Germany’s Ambassador: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared for the meeting between Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom on 17 November 2022, and all minutes/notes of the meeting. On 28 December 2022, I sought clarification that the information you were looking for was specifically that which refers to...

FOI clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-10
Reference
FOI/202200332804
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A77 Road Inspections: EIR release

An electronic copy of all the road inspections carried out on the A77 between Ballantrae and Girvan in Dec 2022 and Jan 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-09
Reference
FOI/202300337230
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Occupied Palestinian Territories: FOI release

This Freedom of Information Request has reference to a previous FOI 202200290245 and FOI Review of May 23, 2022 considered by Colin Robertson, Trade And Investment Deliver. Noting that the Review decision was based on information available on May 23, 2022 and stated that “it remains the case that the Minister for Busin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-09
Reference
FOI/202200334471
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Hydrogen economy - EIR release

All briefing documents prepared for the meeting between Minister Ivan McKee and Minister Dr Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut of Baden-Württemberg on 28 November 2022, all minutes/notes/MoUs arising from the meeting. On 6 January 2023, I sought clarification that the information you were looking for was specifically that which ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-09
Reference
FOI/202200333750
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The A82 travelling towards Fort William: EIR release

Any complaints, reports or incidents from the19th November 2022 to 3rd December 2022. The section of road is on the A82 travelling towards Fort William. The rough area is between the Ballachulish Bridge and Onich Hotel. I would also be interested to learn of any road improvements of this section during this time frame ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-09
Reference
FOI/202200335492
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Chief Transformation Officer and Liberty Steel Dalzell Limited: FOI release

Any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following the meetings between officials and Jeff Kabel, chief transformation officer and Liberty Steel Dalzell Limited.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 162 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202200307641
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector