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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Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture overseas trips: FOI release

"1. How many air miles has Angus Robertson racked up since becoming the cabinet secretary for the constitution in May 2021? Breakdown of these trips. 2. All minutes and briefings/notes taken during Angus Robertson's meeting with Bruno van der Pluijm on June 27. 3. All expense receipts submitted by those who attended ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.10(4) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300374239
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Education Scotland’s Advisory Board risk register relating to heat maps: FOI release

Can you please send me the risk register/risk papers and heat maps mentioned in the minutes of the December 2022 advisory board below. https://education.gov.scot/media/3t2fks4f/advisoryboardmeetings-minutes-071222.pdf

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300370067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Baby Loss units: FOI release

I would like to request under the Freedom of information act any and all Scottish Government correspondence with NHS Lanarkshire concerning the Baby Loss/ Miscarriage units due to open soon. Including any correspondence from previous Minister for Women’s Health Maree Todd. I would also like details of any and all meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300370836
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Historic Environment Scotland site closures: FOI release

“Any correspondence (e-mails and letters) from the public to MSPs in the Scottish Government (meaning all SNP and Green MSPs) regarding the Historic Environment Scotland site closures from 7 June 2021 to present.”

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300375661
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Business Rates / Non Domestic Rates in Scotland: FOI release

The following information on non-domestic rates in Scotland using 2022-23 and 2023-24 budget where applicable: How much tax revenue is collected annually in Scotland from the payment of non-domestic rates? What is the cost to the Government relating to the collection of this tax including the cost of assessors, valuat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300370027
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Briefing to the Cabinet Secretary on Lancefield Quay: FOI release

Briefings to the Cabinet Secretary on Lancefield Quay, Glasgow from the Cladding Remediation Unit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
202300342231
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Terms of reference for groups falling under Director General of Communities: FOI release

The terms of reference for the "groups" falling under the Director General for Communities, including all (a) Directorates (b) Units and (c) Divisions under that Director. For the avoidance of doubt this should include all groups that are active for which the Directorates/ Units/ Divisions are responsible, not just th...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
202300342637
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Any and all data on micase 310969: FOI release

Any and all data held by the Scottish Government in relation to the attached requests sent on 22/09/2022 and also in relation to my original e-mail sent to NAME_REDACTED@gov.scot on 12/7/2022 with the subject header 'Re: Summary of the Scottish Government consultation on the Implementation of the Gender Representation ...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200332814
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Forestry and the Scottish Government regarding the 2022-23 budget: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Scottish Forestry and the Scottish Government regarding the 2022-23 Scottish Government budget, limited to correspondence dates be...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 26 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200285844
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board - Non-executive member appointments: FOI release

Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board - Non-executive Member Appointments advertised from 9 January 2023 with a closing date for applications of 31 January 2023: How many completed applications were received? How many candidates were shortlisted? Who prepared the shortlist? Who is due to sit on the interview panel, and will...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.38 s.15 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300344230
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding resignation and appointment of Transport Minister: FOI release

1. All correspondence (emails, whatsapps, texts) regarding the resignation of Kevin Stewart as transport minister and the appointment of his replacement Fiona Hyslop received and sent by the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland between June 1 and August 1 2. Is the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland commissionin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300371786
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Celtic FC regarding their title and treble celebrations in Glasgow: FOI release

All correspondence between Celtic FC and the Scottish Government between April 1 2023 and the date of this FOI regarding their title and treble celebrations in Glasgow. All briefing notes and internal correspondence regarding Celtic FC and their title and treble celebrations in Glasgow between April 1 2023 and the date...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300366343
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland Deputy Director of Finance and Corporate Services recruitment: FOI release

Request for information 1: From 20/01/2020 to 20/01/2023. An up to date information of the exact number of recipients of the Social Security Scotland Disability Payment whose address is currently a prison address in their Social Security Scotland Adult Disability Payment benefits claims. Request for information 2: Fro...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.34(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300371293
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Middlebrook around Lundin Links hotel and Kapital Residential: FOI release

Copies of the correspondence between the Scottish Government and Middlebrooks a.) regarding Lundin Links Hotel/Kapital Residential, b.) between 23 June 2022 and 5 September 2022 (inclusive) The valuation report of Lundin Links Hotel carried out by Chartered Surveyors DM Hall* * This was previously withheld in FOI/2022...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) 16 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200328820
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

RAAC Cross Sector Working Group meeting: FOI release

The agenda, minutes and supporting papers for the 14th August 2023 meeting of the Cross-Sector working group on RAAC.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300373770
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Advice Direct Scotland SLA in relation to the Fuel Insecurity Fund: FOI release

A copy of the service level agreement between the Scottish Government and Advice Direct Scotland in relation to the Fuel Insecurity Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300353163
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Garages to Homes plan: FOI release

Any information the Scottish Government has on record relating to a plan that the Scottish Borders Housing Association refers to as Garages to Homes. (The Scottish Government might call it by a different name.) Anything the SG has on record that is related to any consultation, idea or plan that relates even loosely to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200316489
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication with Crown regarding Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill 2022: FOI release

Information under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland bill 2022. Copies of all correspondence, sent and received, between the Scottish government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Qu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.38(1) s.41 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200325297
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development introductory briefings: FOI release

“Details, including any documents, of any introductory briefings provided to Christina McKelvie when she assumed her new role as Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, up until 30 June 2023.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300371688
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector, Work and skills

Communication around housing Ukrainian refugees on MS Victoria: FOI release

All documents, meeting minutes and details of communication by the Scottish Government, ministers and special advisors about housing Ukrainian refugees on a ship in Edinburgh. Please provide any details about the communication, including but not limited to emails, letters, text/whatsapp messages, and minutes of meetin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200332251
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tom Arthur's meeting with Leigh Sparks: 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: Tom Arthur’s meeting with Leigh Sparks ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300338434
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Regeneration Capital Grant Funding : FOI release

A copy of the Phase One application made by Renfrewshire Council for Regeneration Capital Grant Funding made in June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300340138
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector