Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,798releases indexed
39,290attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,074partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,074 unclear 7,196 not held 3,053 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4253 s.34(1) 3568 s.39(2) 3456 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1972 s.11(2) 1560 s.29(1) 1169 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 345 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 962 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 726 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Correspondence with Welsh Government on Erasmus+ programme: FOI release

A copy of any correspondence between the Scottish and Welsh Government that refers to or discusses a Scottish Educational Exchange Programme, the Welsh Taith Programme or any other matters relating to a replacement for Erasmus+.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
FOI/202300374931
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

companies providing property factoring services for properties in Edinburgh: FOI release

You asked for a list of companies providing property factoring services for properties located within Edinburgh. The list should include property factors who were to renew by 25 January 2022. I enclose a copy of all the information you requested in a separate annex. This information is collected from property factors...

FOI released 70 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202200309753
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings of NHS Chief Executives in 2022: FOI release

A list of all meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Humza Yousaf, and NHS Chairs in 2022 Minutes from all of those meetings Dates of all meetings of NHS Chief Executives in 2022 Minutes of all meetings of the NHS Chief Executives in 2022, which haven’t already been published by the Scottish Government here...

FOI released 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202200334352
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Kevin Stewart's meetings with two named individuals: 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: 1a) Kevin Stewart's meeting with Dame S...

FOI released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.33 s.34(1) s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202200331300
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education meeting with Headteachers: FOI release

Of the 13 meetings the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills had with head teachers between the 12th May 2021 and the 1st December 2022. Can you provide the following information for each of the 13 meetings: How long did each meeting last? How long was the cabinet secretary in attendance? How many head Teachers w...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202300337921
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with Scottish Housing Regulator on Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR): FOI release

Referencing a communication of 29 August 2002 (the date of this communication in question is 29 August 2022) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Housing Regulator on EICR's (Electrical Installation Condition Reports). 1. A copy of the response to the Regulator’s response to the email of 29 August. Our und...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
FOI/202300369176
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services: FOI release

Information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services in both North and South and Interim Professional Services: Total spend in 2023/YTD for each public body who has used agencies split by client and Framework.

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300362718
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding allocated to SG as part of the Household Support Fund: FOI release

Information relating to the receipt of Barnett consequentials from the UK Government relating to the UKG Household Support Fund in financial year 2022/23 and their subsequent utilisation, with specific reference to furniture. How was the funding distributed for tranche two and tranche three? (Please provide values) If...

FOI released 75 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300360534
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Strategy for Economic Transformation delivery board: FOI release

Information relating to objective one from the National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET), Entrepreneurial People & Culture, these asks included: Details of dates when Entrepreneurial People & Culture has been discussed and minutes of those discussions. Details of meetings undertaken by the Board or its memb...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300356914
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Weekly updates provided to Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise relating to GFG Alliance: FOI release

The weekly updates provided to minister Ivan McKee on the topic of GFG Alliance or any of its interests such as Dalzell, Clydebridge or Lochaber since October 1, 2021. These are referenced in the FOI response 202200307644.

FOI released 95 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200312444
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice received from NatureScot and Marine Scotland: EIR release

I am writing on behalf of members of Fisheries Management Scotland who applied earlier in 2022 for a licence to kill or take seals to conserve seals or other wild animals (including wild birds) or wild plants. These licence applications took several months to determine and yet applicants have only been given 14 days in...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200306807
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Crime stats backdated: FOI release

The Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics for the year ending September 2022 going back to the year ending September 2013, The Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics for the year ending June 2022 going back to the year June 2013 and The Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics for all financial years going back to the fina...

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200331674
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Kyle of Sutherland District Salmon Fishery Board appeal decision: EIR Release

Please be advised that the Kyle of Sutherland District Salmon Fishery Board is likely to appeal your recent decision not to grant a licence to shoot seals. In order to produce a properly informed appeal, we request you provide us with the full advice received by MS-LOT in making this decision including, but not limited...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.20 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200306967
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Rivers Awe, Creran and Etive response to application: EIR release

With reference to your notification (attached) not grant our application for seal control measures for the Rivers Awe, Creran and Etive, we are minded to appeal the decision, but cannot do so within the current timeframe and without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making their determination. Please c...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200307076
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software: FOI release

Does your organisation use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software? (Example: HubSpot, Salesforce, Dynamics, Other, etc.) If yes, please specify which CRM(s) are used by your organisation: HubSpot Salesforce Dynamics Other (Please specify) What license level/subscription does your organisation have? What is t...

FOI released 70 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300367941
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spend on external legal advice since April 1, 2020: FOI release

The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (I.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date) Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. If possible, please provide the final settlement or damages or other court ma...

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200332614
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Argyll District salmon application for a license to shoot seals: EIR release

With reference to your notification (attached) not grant our application for seal control measures for the River Shira, we are minded to appeal the decision, but cannot do so within the current timeframe and without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making their determination. Please could you provide ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307004
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice received regarding Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board: EIR release

I refer to my recent application for a licence to shoot seals on behalf on the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (your ref EC06) which was recently turned down. I am minded to appeal this decision. However, I cannot do so within the current timeframe, without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307217
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice received regarding River Halladale rejected license application: EIR release

We are disappointed with the decision you have reached in regards to our license application and have considered appealing but cannot do so within the current timeframe, without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making the determination. We would be grateful if you are able to share with us all the adv...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307398
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice on River Spey seal licence application: EIR release

In response to the rejection letter of 7 June to our 2022 application for a licence to kill or take seals to conserve seals or other wild animals (including wild birds) or wild plants, dated 18 February 2022, we have a number of concerns in relation to the licensing process including, but not limited to MS-LOT’s interp...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200306814
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice regarding Grimersta Estate's rejected license application: EIR release

Regarding your decision and the attached letter detailing your reasoning, Grimersta Estate are minded to appeal but cannot do so within the current timeframe without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making your determination. With this is mind I would be grateful if you could provide me with the advic...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307408
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications on the topic of the non-disclosure agreement between FMPG and First Marine International/Royal HaskoningDHV: FOI release

Any communications, including attachments between the Scottish Government and Ferguson Marine on the topic of the non-disclosure agreement between FMPG and First Marine International/Royal HaskoningDHV, agreed in August 2022.

FOI released 100 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300354048
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector