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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Correspondence relating to Scottish Parliament and Call it Out: FOI release

You asked for any and all information, minutes of meetings and calls between the Scottish government, ministers and/or members of the Scottish Parliament and the special interest group Call it Out. Also, any and all information on meetings and/or calls between the Scottish government, minsters and/or members of the Sco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100237753
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence: FOI release

How many meetings has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, attended (either virtually or in person) where ‘Afghanistan’ was a subject on the agenda. I would like this information in the timeframe of between the date of his appointment to 15 August 2021. Please provide minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100237037
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Documents held concerning work on the Heat Networks Bill: EIR release

You asked for disclosure of documents held by the Scottish government concerning work on the Heat Networks Bill by officials during 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100238347
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Briefing notes prepared for Criminal Justice Committee September 2021: FOI release

Full content of all briefing notes, papers etc providing to the Cabinet secretary for Justice and Veterans and the minister for Community Safety in respect of their appearance before the Criminal Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament on 1 September 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236359
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

All communication (internal and external) involving Shirley-Anne Somerville (or her staff) regarding the Scottish National Standardised Assessments. This includes any attachments in the case of emails, as well as non-email communication such as messaging services. Any briefings, analysis or other official documents he...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236994
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Discussions with Pladis and trade unions regarding closure of McVities Tollcross: FOI release

I am seeking the following information from the Scottish Government, if it can be provided, regarding the closure of the Tollcross McVitie’s factory. 1. Written correspondence by way of emails or letters exchanged between the Scottish Government and pladis April 30, 2021 to the present date (August 12, 2021) regarding ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100230472
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Advice received from independent consultants relating to public energy company: FOI release

1. What advice did the Scottish Government receive from independent consultants on the business case for a public energy company. 2. What advice did the Scottish Government receive from independent consultants on the strategic case for a public energy company.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.27(1)
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100242150
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Supplier application for A90/A96 Haudagain improvement: EIR release

I would be most grateful if you would provide, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), details in respect to the contract below. This is to help facilitate market research into those companies that have not been successful in securing this public sector contract. Please would you also acknowledge receipt of this F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100240871
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Scottish Information Commissioner appeal Decision Notice 083/2021: FOI release

1. Any and all internal and external correspondence including emails, letters, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, text messages relating to government business from officials, ministers, and special advisers and any other interested party relating to the consideration of the Scottish Information Commissioner appeal wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.35(1) s.35(2) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100223873
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information pertaining to the Mobilisation Recovery Group: FOI review

1. The dates on which the Mobilisation Recovery Group have met in 2021 and a copy of the papers and minutes for those meetings. 2. The dates on which the Mobilisation Recovery Group has been scheduled and subsequently cancelled. 3. A copy of correspondence sent to members of the Mobilisation Recovery Group since the st...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100235816 Review of 202100226923
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Original drawings of Connel Bridge: EIR release

Any of the original drawings relevant to the bridge (or point me to a body that might have this information if its not something you possess?) I am particularly after any drawings from when the bridge had shared road and rail use, however any construction/arrangement drawings will be of use.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100229149
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Annual reporting of tenancy deposit schemes: FOI release

Please make the following available to me: Annual (not quarterly) reporting information for each of Scotland's three approved tenancy deposit schemes for the 2020-21 year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.45 s.2 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235213
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Official engagement with Sir Tom Hunter: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Matheson and Tom Hunter on 27th October 2020 and 25 November 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38 s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100232182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding investment made by Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP): FOI release

Following your FoI received on 7 July 2021 for information regarding LEADER funding of the CEVIC Building you asked for additional information on the investment by Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) under the Rural Development Contract: Rural Priorities (RDC:RP): A. A copy of the original Grant Application (an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235497
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Fatalities on A9, A90, A82 and A92: EIR release

you kindly provided me with the 2019 fatality statistics for the following roads covered by average speed cameras: A9 Keir Roundabout to Longman Roundabout A90 Average Speed Camera Section (William Fitzgerard Way Roundabout, Dundee to Auchenblae Road, Stonehaven) And also, for comparison purposes, for the following a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235245
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Repealing of parts 4 & 5 of Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014: FOI release

Per FOISA, please advise me of all information contained in your records regarding Repealing of Parts 4 & 5 of CYPA Scotland 2014. 1. Please confirm the dates from when the existing named person or child’s plan commenced practice? 2. Please confirm the whether the existing named person or child’s plan is still in pract...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100234636
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to the welfare of sheep on St Kilda: EIR release

A copy of your division’s correspondence, internal and external, pertaining to the welfare of, specifically the sheep on the St Kilda archipelago – including their considered legal welfare status – from the time of preliminary discussions around the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to the present day

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100235081
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

COVID-19 Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS): FOI release

1. How much has NHS Scotland paid out in clinical negligence in the last 10 years? 2. Please could you provide details of amount per year over the decade, per council area, per health department? 3. How much compensation was paid out per year in mental health services clinical negligence overall last year? - How much o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100239003
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Timeframe required for an independent Scotland to re-join the EU: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100227221 In relation to a previous request made (202100203619), you requested (a) “any reference to how you have concluded that the Public Interest test or indeed the section 29(1)(a) exemption should be applied. Could you firstly therefore please forward me any documentation you have which ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100234945 review of 202100227221
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 Long Covid leads: FOI release

A list of Long Covid leads across the whole of NHS Scotland, email addresses for each lead and respective team specifically overseeing Long Covid care at each of the Scottish Health boards.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-22
Reference
FOI/202100239200
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of staff and annual spend on Scottish Government international offices: FOI release

A breakdown of the yearly totally spend on each of our international offices, including office maintenance, expenditure on events, travel and salaries. A breakdown of the number of staff on each Scottish Government pay band in each of these offices.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100240452
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Local Serving Rates: FOI review

1) We need urgently to address what we consider to be a failure to meet the duty of candour attendant on this matter. By way of example only, in response to our request for “all information concerning the Rates List, including that which concerns… correspondence, telephone attendance notes, documents, charts and/or mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100225803 review of 202100216757
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Information pertaining to overseas facilitates: FOI release

1. List of overseas location facilities (offices, etc.) the Scottish Government has established since 2010 2. List of overseas location facilities (offices, etc.) currently in operation and funded by the Scottish Government 3. For each location currently being funded, please provide the following information: (a) Count...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100238847
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Contracts in place regarding GFG Alliance, Lochaber Guarantee and Reimbursement agreement: FOI review

The response to my FOI request (202100226683) isn't satisfactory and I am requesting that you carry out an internal review. The response is incomplete and the exemptions claimed do not apply. Furthermore, the public interest test has not been properly carried out. This is a bespoke project and the claimed section 33 ex...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33 s.33(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100234677 Review of 202100226683
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government position on the A9 dualling project: EIR release

I write to request an update from the Scottish Government on the Government’s position on the A9 Dualling Project. I welcome the opening of the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam section, which will provide almost 10 miles of full dual carriageway north of the Inveralmond Roundabout. 1) Is Tomatin to Moy the next section of th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100234102
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport