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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Glasgow School of Art (GSA) - Correspondence regarding the 2018 Mackintosh Building fire

Details of any correspondence between Scottish Government Officials/ Civil Servants and the Glasgow School of Art, following the 2018 fire at the Mackintosh building. The correspondence should cover the following: 1. Any information/ comment/ conclusion in the immediate aftermath of the incident (from 16 June 2018-Augu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314725
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

International Cycling Union Cycling Championship correspondence: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise regarding the 2023 UCI Cycling Championships.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200310370
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Information on Independence Papers: FOI release

1. How much did the independence in the modern world papers cost and breakdown of this cost? 2. What design agency did you use to produce this paper and the second paper in the series renewing democracy through independence? 3. How many civil servants worked on the second independence paper renewing democracy through...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.27(1) s.17(1)
Published
2022-10-04
Reference
FOI/202200312760
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications relating to 2021 drug death statistics: FOI release

Email or written correspondence from the Scottish Government media department concerning the First Minister's official media statement on the latest NRC report on drug deaths 2021. Specifically the correspondence between the team or individuals who were responsible for helping put together Nicola Sturgeon's statement t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200313479
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Government Car Service (GCS) and Ministerial car travel statistics: FOI release

The amount the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in each year from 2007/08 to 2022/23 (to the date of this request). Number of cars in the Scottish Government, Government Car Service in each year from 2007/08 to 2022/23 (to the date of this request). The number of FTE staff working in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200316246
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of staff numbers in Scotland House, Brussels: FOI release

1. How many Scot Gov staff work at the Brussels embassy? Breakdown of their roles. 2. How many staff overall work at the Brussels embassy and if they are not Scot Gov staff who pays for them? 3. How much has been spent on staff at the Brussels Embassy? Breakdown of this.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200313481
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cambo oil field: EIR release

1. All meetings held by the Scottish Government regarding the development of the Cambo field between 2016 and 2022. 2. All correspondence conducted by the Scottish Government regarding the development of the Cambo field between 2016 and 2022. 3. All advice given to the Scottish Government regarding the development of t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200269317
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministers pay talks: FOI release

1. Information relating to all meetings held in which Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP were present since January 1, 2022, including, dates, times, locations, minutes and actions resulting from the meeting. Please exclude all Scottish Parliament committee meetings, all party groups, and meetings of the whole Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-09-13
Reference
FOI/202200315611
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on rooster applications to the Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) agency: EIR release

‘We have the following comments/questions: 1. Your covering letter explains that nine applications were received in total (to date) of which two were rejected due to incorrect paperwork. On this basis, we deduce that there are currently seven active applications for which you have provided a copy of the label provided ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.10(5)
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200302120
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Valuation of securities relating to Lochaber Guarantee: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government in media statements has stated that an independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities relating to the Lochaber Guaranteevalued them at more than the outstanding amount of the guarantee. Please providethis valuation figure. 2. Please also provide the independent valuation itself...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-31
Reference
FOI/202200298479
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Media officers employed by the Scottish Government: FOI release

Please provide the number of media officers employed by the Scottish government in the financial year 2021-2022. Please also provide the budget for the Scottish government's media relations department in this year.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.27(1)
Published
2022-08-31
Reference
FOI/202200310846
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road worker fatalities or serious injuries on the network: EIR release

A copy of the text of the case filed by the Lord Advocate in relation to the Reference to the Supreme Court made by her on 28 June 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-31
Reference
FOI/202200314022
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details of the Scottish Government Dalzell agreement: FOI Review

You expressed that you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202100267443. The wording of this initial request is outlined below: “I would like to make a freedom of information request of the Scottish Government for details on the Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29 4 attachments
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202200280909 Review of 202100267443
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Orbital Energy: FOI release

Any correspondence from Lorna Slater or her ministerial office or any special advisers on the topic of Orbital Energy from the date she became a minister to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202200311896
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Communications regarding Parliamentary Questions S6W-07727 and S6W-08295: FOI Review

Request 202200305112: "Any, and all, correspondence relating to the Written Parliamentary Questions S6W-07727 and S6W-08295 submitted by Alex Cole-Hamilton (Edinburgh Western).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202200311281 Review of 202200305112
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Applications for legal aid: FOI release

1. The number of applications to the Scottish Ministers to make payment from the legal aid fund in terms of section 4(c) of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 2. Any policy documents, manuals, and decision-making documents in respect of applications in terms of that section. 3. Copies of any ministerial submissions or...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.4 s.4(2) s.17(1) s.36 s.38(1)
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202200308739
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments Transformation Project information: FOI release

You asked a number of questions detailed below relating to the Payments Project. Question 1. In my last FOI request, I asked for a copy of the business case for this Scottish Government Payments project. Can you please email me a copy? Question 2. In the business case, was there an options appraisal which included the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.33(2) 4 attachments
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202200314023
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) equality practices agreement: FOI release

The EHRC has today announced that the SQA has signed an agreement to improve its equality practices. Under FOISA, please release any material held by the Scottish Government (specifically ministers, the learning directorate, special advisers and media/press office staff) regarding this agreement and the SQA’s signing o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 228 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202100244075
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Printing/scanning services contract(s): FOI release

The following information relating to SPPA's current multi-functional devices and printing/scanning services contract(s): 1. What services are included in the contract(s)? (e.g. printing vs scanning etc) 2. Which supplier is delivering them? (If in-house, please confirm or if multiple provider please identify them) ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.5 s.16 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-29
Reference
FOI/202200310803
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719. This should include all internal Scottish Government correspondence, as well as any correspondence with other parties such as Marine Scotland or Crown Estate Scotland. For ease of reading, you queried if this could be supplied chronologically, going f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-25
Reference
FOI/202200312013
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications and representations regarding A83 Rest and Be Thankful: EIR release

For the period since May 6th 2021 till today, please provide the following information: 1) The content of any representations made to The Minister for Transport, to Transport Scotland or to the A83 Task Force, relating to the Rest and be Thankful from elected officials; either MSPs, MPs, or local Councillors. Represent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-08-25
Reference
FOI/202200295198
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Constitutional Futures Division: FOI release

A breakdown of the monthly headcount in the Constitutional Futures Division for each month from July 2020 to July 2022. For each month, please also confirm how many staff were employed in the division at each pay grade level and also what the total wage cost of the division was for each month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-25
Reference
FOI/202200311928
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Victim centred approach fund: FOI release

1. The name and number of organisations who applied for the Victim Centred Approach Fund between 18 October 2021 and 20 December 2021 and how much money each organisation applied for. 2. Of the moneys allocated (as set out here: https://www.gov.scot/news/victims-will-benefit-fromkey-support/) how much has been paid to...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-25
Reference
FOI/202200310171
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Multi-Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contracts: FOI release

“Information relating to the authority's current Multi-Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contract(s). 1. What services are included in the contract(s)? (e.g. printing vs scanning etc) 2. Which supplier is delivering them? (If in-house, please confirm or if multiple provider please identify them) 3. H...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-08-24
Reference
FOI/202200310787
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector