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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3,808 matching releases

Guidance on protecting teachers and support staff from cuts: FOI release

In the statement to parliament on 7th Feb 2023, Shirley-Anne Somerville said she would provide further guidance to Scottish local authorities on protecting teachers and support staff from cuts. Please provide the all detailed guidance to Glasgow City Council or its councillors on this matter to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300345466
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All correspondence between the office of the First Minister, Crown Office and Police Scotland: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence, (including, reports, letters, email, WhatsApp, SMS, and phone correspondence) and logs of phone calls and meetings, from personal and corporate devices, between the office of the First Minister (both the former First Minister, and the new FM) and the Crown Office, and Police Scotland,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300350290
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Police Scotland call handling system: FOI release

A copy of all documents which discuss the Government being made aware of the issue around Police Scotland’s Bilston Glen control room used a fake system for call handling for eight years reported by the BBC on 29th March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers, Special Advisors and the media office. A co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300349598
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of all the 'Developing the Young Workforce' members: FOI release

A list of all the members which comprise the various 'Developing the Young Workforce' Boards and/or teams across Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300348283
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence in relation to the early cancellation of Abellio's contract to run ScotRail: FOI release

Correspondence and minutes of meetings between ScotRail senior management, Abellio, Transport Scotland, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson between October and December 2019 in relation to the early cancellation of Abellio's contract to run ScotRail. Correspondence and minutes of meetings between the same partners bet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 277 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts whatsapp s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-22
Reference
202200299631
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine Risk Register on Hull 801 and 802: FOI release

The Ferguson Marine Risk Register detail in relation to the August update of the progress on the work on Hull 801 and 802 at Ferguson Marine. This was omitted in August after being published in previous updates.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-22
Reference
202300341445
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between First Minister, Humza Yousaf and Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak since Mr Yousaf became First Minister: FOI release

Provide any and all correspondence between First Minister Humza Yousaf and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak since Mr Yousaf became First Minister on March 28? This might include emails, letters or details/minutes of meetings, telephone calls, SMS/Whatsapp messages between Mr Yousaf and Mr Sunak. Can details/minutes of thei...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.28 s.38(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202300364253
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Decision making process surrounding the FMEL ferries: FOI release

On 3 May 2022 John-Paul Marks appeared in front of the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee. He was answering questions on the decision making process surrounding the FMEL ferries. In particular he was asked if the failure to properly keep written records of decision making process was a breach of the law. He stated t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200298441
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Valneva plant in Livingston: FOI release

All the correspondence and any other messages - email, letter, WhatsApp, text and any other form of communication - between the Scottish Government, including the First Minister's office (including civil servants and special advisers) and Valneva, or any other company or agency involved, on the First Minister's visit t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 20 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200292252
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Letter sent to University and College principals regarding the toolkit for student sex workers: FOI release

I would like a copy of any document or discussion which directly led to or informed that letter being sent. The letter states that the Toolkit "appears to endorse activity which may be in some scenarios illegal, exploitative and put women at risk of serious harm". On what basis was this assertion made? For example, who...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200292085
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding Martin Blunden: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding former Chief Fire Officer Martin Blunden, limiting the dates of correspondence to 5 January 2022 until 29 March 2022 inclusive.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.36(2) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200293307
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding proposals to introduce changes to the timetable because of driver shortages: FOI release

Provide a copy of all correspondence between Scottish Government ministers/special advisers/officials and Scotrail about proposals to introduce changes to the timetable because of driver shortages. Please also provide any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the ASLEF or RMT trade unions about pay negoti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 152 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings contracts s.33(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200300946
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Immigration enforcement action Kenmure St Glasgow May 2021: FOI release

Correspondence with the UK Government over the immigration enforcement action which took place on 13 May 2021 at Kenmure St Glasgow, any internal correspondence about this immigration enforcement action, and any evaluation report or review of this immigration enforcement action.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.28 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.1 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200294124
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Home Education policy - cooperation with the UK: FOI release

Agendas, minutes and emails relating to meetings and discussions with the Department for Education in London about the formulation of home education law, policy and guidance in Scotland and England. The information dated from 13 January 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200293473
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2023 people survey results for Directorate for Local Government and Housing: FOI release

The 2023 results of the People Survey for the Directorate for Local Government and Housing. Where they exist, the 2022 results of the People Survey for the Units and Divisions within Directorate for Local Government and Housing. Subsequently, you emailed on the 12 April 2023 to advise part 1 should have read "The 2022...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300350797
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes: FOI release

The Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes for: Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 11 November 2021 Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 14 December 2021 Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 18 January 2022 Programme Co-ordination Group meeting - 10 February 2022 Programme Co-ordinat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300349313
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

ICU beds from Ayr to Crosshouse hospital: FOI release

Copies of communications both internally, and externally between the Scottish Government, NHS Ayrshire and Arran and/or the Scottish Health Council about the transfer of ICU beds from Ayr to Crosshouse hospital. A list of all services that have been transferred, whether on a temporary or permanent basis since January 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300352723
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prestwick Airport sale: FOI release

Can the Scottish Government provide the number of formal bids for Prestwick Airport that have been made since 2011? Can the Scottish government provide details of any correspondence between Prestwick Airport and the government relating to potential bidders looking to buy the airport since 2011? Can you provide details ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 299 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200275241
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SQA monitoring data: FOI release

In Holyrood on 19/01/2022, the Cabinet Secretary for Education stated this during a debate on the 2022 exam diet: "The action that is being taken by the SQA is the monitoring of the data and if the data determines that further issues need to be addressed by the National Qualifications group then they will do so. "Ther...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 348 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200274241
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Proposed provision of complementary airline tickets or rail travel for Ukrainian citizens: FOI release

Any and all correspondence between Transport Scotland (including any staff member) and: any Member of Parliament, Member of the Scottish Parliament, Member of the Welsh Assembly, Member of the London Assembly, or other elected representative within the United Kingdom; any train operating company within the United King...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200288287
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Child Poverty Targets: FOI release

Correspondence the Scottish Government has received relating to the targets set out in the 2017 Child Poverty Act, specifically relating to the 2030 targets.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 28 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200288438
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details of any communication the Scottish Government has had with the Scottish Fire and Rescue service over the suspension of Chief Officer Martin Blunden: FOI release

Details of any communication the Scottish Governement has had with the Scottish Fire and Rescue service over the suspension of the organisation’s Chief Officer Martin Blunden.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.36(2) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200291002
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefings given to Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP and/or Minister Màiri McAllan MSP for the Rural Affairs and Islands portfolio questions on 24 March 2022: FOI release

All Scottish Government briefings given to Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP for the Rural Affairs and Islands portfolio questions on 24 March 2022. All Scottish Government briefings given to Minister Màiri McAllan MSP for the Rural Affairs and Islands portfolio questions on 24 March 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 18 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200291612
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector