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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Jenny Gilruth's meeting with SNP/Green MSPs: 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: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with SNP/Green ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300338458
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Shetland telecommunications cable damage: FOI release

All Scottish Government correspondence (Scottish Government Reference: 202200327584, dated 16th November 2022) relating to the damage on the primary telecommunications cable between the Scottish mainland and Shetland (via Orkney) which caused a telecommunications outage on Thursday 20th October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
FOI/202200331574
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence on Interpol Glasgow Conference: FOI release

I am looking for emails, notes, emails, discussions and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Westminster on the Interpol Glasgow Conference under the FOI legislation? We have interpreted this to mean that you have asked for communications between Scottish Government and the UK Government on the INTER...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
FOI/202300360218
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings attended by Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth that discussed the National Conversation into the future of rail services: FOI release

A list of meetings attended by the Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth that discussed the National Conversation into the future of rail services. Other details being sought include: Pre-meeting briefings Agendas of any meetings Venue Minutes or notes of any meetings Any post meeting action points.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.3(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300342360
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contract tracing staff: FOI release

A copy of all letters which have been sent to public health boards regarding the contact tracing staffs contracts from February the 25th 2022 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200293728
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Spending Review correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland regarding the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review. Please limit the dates o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200303669
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between staff in Education Scotland regarding the reform of the SQA and Education Scotland: FOI release

Information regarding the recently published report by Professor Ken Muir into the reform of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and Education Scotland, in particular: all communication between staff in Education Scotland and ministers and/or special advisers and/or PR/comms staff relating to the announcement,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200304407
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper performance and contracts: FOI release

Communication between the Scottish Government and Serco regarding the termination of Serco's contract to run the Caledonian Sleeper service. Performance figures for the Caledonian Sleeper service over the last 10 years, including % of cancelled or late trains if available, customer satisfaction if available, and any ot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200323664
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Audit Scotland's report in construction of island ferries hills 801 and 802: FOI release

Any correspondence within the communications team on how to respond publicly to Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 and subsequent media interest from March 1 to April 1, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200324629
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of meetings between the Chief Entrepreneur and SG ministers: FOI release

The minutes of any meetings between the Chief Entrepeneur, Mark Logan, and any Scottish Government Minister since Mr Logan's position within the Scottish Government was announced on 07/07/2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200331930
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

John Swinney's meetings with Ross Greer, Ann Gloag, Expert Economic Panel, Tracy Black and various MSPs: 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: John Swinney's meeting with Ross Greer ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300338431
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities regarding the marking and assessment boycott: FOI release

All correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities regarding the marking and assessment boycott. All correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities Scotland regarding the marking and assessment boycott. All correspondence between Graeme Dey and Universities and Colleges Union regarding the marking and assessmen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300362372
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

STAG Report on Beattock Railway Station: FOI release

Minutes/Notes of the Meeting, possibly by the Transport Strategy and Analysis team, which determined the conclusion that there was not strong enough evidence within the STAG Report to move it up to the Strategic Business Case (SBC) level for the reopening of Beattock Railway Station.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300364692
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Justice Minister, ministers, civil servants and special advisors : FOI release

Emails and correspondence between the Justice Minister, ministers, civil servants and special advisors discussing the selection and appointment of the 4 person body formed as a working group into parades and public processions. Emails and correspondence between the working group members before and after appointment to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200290467
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independent advice relating to the considered sale of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

During Topical Question Time on January 11, 2022, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance referred to "independent advice" relating to the considered sale of Prestwick Airport: "I can be clear, as I have already said, that the commercial bids that were received were, on the basis of independent advice, considered not to be a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 307 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202200272705
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender Reassignment Protocol for Scotland (GRP) update report 2022: FOI release

"The April 2022 minutes of the Scottish Government's National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group refers to a presentation and update on the Gender Reassignment Protocol provided by Miles Mack and David Parker. https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-gender-identity-healthcare-reference-group-minutes-april-2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300369717
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations Fuel Insecurity Fund SLA: FOI release

A copy of the service level agreement between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations in relation to the Fuel Insecurity Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300353155
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Phase 3 of the Learning Estate Investment Programme: FOI release

Copies of communications sent to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills in 2023 to date in which there is discussion of delays to announcements relating to Phase 3 of the Learning Estate Investment Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300383305
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information on Paul Lowe leaving his role as Chief Executive of NRS: FOI release

When did the Scottish Government find out that Paul Lowe was leaving his role as chief executive of NRS and what were the reasons given for his departure? Will he receive a pay-off/redundancy package/any sort of financial benefit for leaving his role? If so, how much money will he get? All correspondence (including ema...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-01
Reference
202300347942
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector