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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Communication with Scottish Water: EIR release

All communications between Scottish Government and Scottish Water representatives related to pay and the public sector pay policy, including but not limited to emails, minutes, conversations or discussions, between January 2023 and July 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
EIR/202400422424
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Microsoft change to licensing rules: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what specific date the Scottish Government was made aware of the potential issues that may arise in schools due to Microsoft changing its licensing rules, meaning accessing Microsoft Word and Powerpoint offline through Glow may cease to be an option for teachers and pupils. 2. Please provide me wi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422554
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Income of Scottish Workers & Income tax rises: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, minutes/notes from meetings, briefing notes and policy notes, regarding the Centre for Cities report in January 2024 which revealed the income of Scottish workers has lagged more than £13,000 behind the rest of the UK since the SNP took pow...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422921
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

John Buchan Way plantation legal challenge: EIR release

I am reporting on the news that the Stobo Residents Action Group will take Scottish Forestry to court over environmental concerns surrounding the development of a 700-hectare forest plantation around the John Buchan Way. Please could I request a copy of the proposal and consultation documents, to ensure that my report...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
EIR/202400424360
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Chief Executive of NHS Scotland WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

Request for the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland Caroline Lamb What's App messages during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.37(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422230
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Reports regarding Ending Conversion Practices consultation: FOI release

A copy of each of the five reports from stakeholder roundtable events organised as part of the consultation entitled Ending Conversion Practices in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400422074
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Strategic Resourcing Support job vacancy data: FOI release

In relation to job vacancy 2024-8906 Strategic Resourcing Support I would like to know: Request for information 1: How many candidates were interviewed? Request for information 2: How many people are on the reserve list for this role? Request for information 3: Please provide me with a copy of the lead panel member ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400421379
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Grants and donations given to Stonewall Equality Ltd and charities: FOI release

1) The purpose and restrictions on expenditure of a grant made to Stonewall Equality Ltd of £99917 in the financial year to 31/3/2023. 2) Any similar grants/donations/contributions made to Stonewall in the last 5 years. 3) A list of all donations made to all charities in the financial year ended 31/3/23.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400422244
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Latheronwheel correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence from Roy Brannen concerning Latheronwheel. Would it be possible to have this provided please? In addition, constituents have raised concerns about the lack of a dropped kerb at the bus stop in Latheronwheel, which is making the bus stop inaccessible and unsafe for some residents of the village. Coul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423546
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Far Ralia woodland creation scheme inspections: EIR release

If any inspection has taken place or is scheduled for the Far Ralia woodland creation scheme Ref 23 FGS71733-001 and if so to request a copy under Freedom of Information.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
EIR/202400423756
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Law Commission’s report correspondence: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence sent to and from the Finance and Economy Secretary regarding the Scottish Law Commission’s report on Trust Law sent between: Start of May 2021 and end September 2021 End September 2021 and December 2021 January 2022 and June 2022 Please also provide copies of all attachments to this cor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400422503
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Chief Executive of CalMac Ferries: EIR release

Q1. Meeting minutes, external correspondence, read out of phone calls or any other documentation, including electronic communications and What's App which relate to the Cabinet Secretary’s discussions with the board of CalMac Ferries Ltd (CalMac) or David MacBrayne Ltd about Robbie Drummond's performance and position a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.10(4) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
EIR/202400422255
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Inshore Fisheries Roadmap Assessment: EIR release

Can you share this assessment?“ The assessment in question relates to the scientific trial taking place in the Solway Firth.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400424301
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of buildings under Heat in Buildings Programme: EIR release

Clarity on figures provided in a previous EIR release on 29th July (ref 202400421303) and advice provided to Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on the rules, terms and conditions of the Green Public Sector Estates Decarbonisation Scheme (GPSEDS). You also asked for...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400424775
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former First Minister's Windsail visit: FOI Release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government mentioning or from Windsail, including minutes/notes from Humza Yousaf's visit there on April 17, briefings, correspondence or analysis, from between March 15 2024 and July 15 2024?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423795
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice met with LGBT Youth Scotland to discuss Ending Conversion Practises: FOI Release

A meeting which took place on 28 March 2024 between Shirley-Anne Somerville and LGBT Youth Scotland and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400424493
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding housing emergencies: FOI Release

Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government to/from councils about housing emergencies, including briefings written by officials about councils declaring housing emergencies, between November 1 2023 and December 31 2023?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423943
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres: FOI release

I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 March 2024 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423476
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Sale of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

1) Please provide a copy of all the business-facing or public-facing documentation that the Scottish Government has used to advertise the sale of Prestwick Airport. For example, please provide a copy of any brochures or adverts placed. 2) Please provide a copy of all the documentation that the Scottish Government has ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423996
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Dates and minutes of Ministers and Officials meetings with Heathrow Airport: FOI release

On what dates have (a) ministers or (b) officials met Heathrow Airport since 4 July 2023? Please provide a copy of the minutes of these and any other documents or correspondence since that date relating to Heathrow Airport, including internal discussions.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423985
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information held by the Scottish Government relating to Liel Abada: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held that mentions Liel Abada including correspondence, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, between 1 January 2024 and 30 June 2024.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 7 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400426414
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector