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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8,113 matching releases

Lorna Slater correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government, Lorna Slater and outside emails about her trip to the Isle of Rum on May 12. Minutes from any meetings she held on the Isle of Rum and her itinerary from the trip? A full list of the times she has used the ministerial car service over the past six months, and what veh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 14 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300359776
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Health and Care Recovery (Winter Planning): FoI release

Information relating to the Health and Care Recovery (Winter Planning) statement given to Parliament on 4 October 2022 by the then The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care (Humza Yousaf). This includes: 1. Briefing materials to support the giving of and preparation for giving that statement. 2. Any corresponden...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300349319
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Secondary legislation for deer consultation June 2023: EIR release

A copy of all responses received and a breakdown of whether those responses were for, against or neutral on the third question about the abolition of close seasons for male deer of all species in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300367776
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Andrew Wilson: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Andrew Wilson, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All corres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300367598
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ukraine resettlement - Scottish estates offer: FOI release

Information in relation to the March 2022, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) press release (https://www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/news/scotlands-estates-offer-homes-and-jobs-those-fleeingukraine),around 40 Scottish landed estates made an offer, in a letter to the Scottish Government coordinated by SLE, to offer accommod...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300377506
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: April 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: April 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300346469
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Ross Greer MSP: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Ross Greer MSP, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300367643
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: May 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: May 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300346481
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and External Counsel: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and External Counsel in relation to Supreme Court judgment on Scottish independence referendum, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300367595
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Lorna Slater Rum trip: FOI release

Could you please provide: The total cost to charter the boat to and from the island. All correspondence and communication between Ms Slater (including her government officials) relating to the organisation of the trip. Please include information from emails, whatsapp and text messages, minutes of phone calls and meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300357069
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bute House Agreement: FOI release

Any correspondence (e.g. e-mails, texts, letters) between the First Minister and SNP MSPs regarding any concerns about the Bute House Agreement from 20 August 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300378438
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Sir John Grant: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Sir John Grant, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300367640
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Gifts received by First Minister: FOI release

Please provide me with a list of all gifts received by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon over her term in office. Please tell me what the items are, when they were gifted and by whom. If possible, please include a value. Please also tell us whether Ms Sturgeon was able to keep these gifts or not.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.11 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300348626
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government from Lorna Slater: EIR 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: Lorna Slater's meeting with Christine C...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300338451
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings Lorna Slater has had about the drinks deposit scheme in the last six months: EIR release

A list of all meetings Lorna Slater has had about the drinks deposit scheme in the last six months. Include who she met and the dates. Minutes from meetings Lorna Slater had in January about the drinks deposit scheme. The latest delivery confidence assessment for the drinks deposit scheme? How much so far has the Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300341512
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Prison Service lessons learned review: FOI release

When the Scottish Prison Service CEO received the lessons learned review into the case of Isla Bryson which the Scottish Government claimed would happen on 3 February 2023. The final version of the Scottish Prison Service’s report on the lessons learned review and any draft versions of this report completed by the Scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300342588
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding First Minister’s Visit and Events Team: FOI release

When was the First Minister’s Visit and Events Team created? How many people are within the First Minister’s Visit and Events Team? If the First Minister’s Visit and Events Team sits within another team, I require only the details of those who are dedicated to Visits and Events. What is the role/purpose of the First Mi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.39(1)
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300344381
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A78/A738 Montfode roundabout consultation: EIR release

Recently Amey has undertaken relandscaping of the Montfode roundabout at the junction of the A78 and A738 (Eglinton Road). I wrote to Amey which undertook this work and have been advised to submit a FoI request. My interest in this project relates to the public consultation that was undertaken prior to work commencing...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300353316
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Changes to Ministerial Gifts: FOI release

I would like to ask the following under FOI. I recently asked for copies of original sheets showing the declared ministerial gifts and have done a quick comparison to understand what has changed. I am particularly curious about changes relating to November 2016, March 2017 and October 2017 and would like to request any...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300349924
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Estimated construction costs of the new HMP Glasgow: FOI release

What are the current estimated construction costs of the new HMP Glasgow which is replacing Barlinnie Prison? What are the projected construction costs for the completion of the new Glasgow prison to completion, including full internal kit out? Is construction work going to start on schedule in September this year? Wha...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.27(1)
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350551
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Media requests for interviews with Scottish Government: FOI release

A full list of requests from the media to speak to Scottish Government cabinet secretaries and ministers between March 30 and April 10 including who requested, who they requested, acceptance/rejection and why the invitation was rejected.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350564
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful since 2015: EIR release

The total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful for 2022? The total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful since 2015 broken down by month? As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350904
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Government replacement boiler schemes: FOI release

You asked how many applications were made for help with either boiler replacement on its own; or boiler replacement along with cavity wall installation. You also asked how many of these applications were successfully installed; statistics for new heating systems recommended and completed by WHS; and statistics for the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300351172
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Mariot Leslie: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Mariot Leslie, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All corres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
FOI/202300367602
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector