Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,947releases indexed
39,612attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,152partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,152 unclear 7,212 not held 3,084 released 1,545 already published 674 cost limit 611 clarification 350 withheld 242 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4973 s.20 4292 s.34(1) 3613 s.39(2) 3491 s.30 2904 s.17(1) 2786 s.25(1) 2401 s.10(4) 1993 s.11(2) 1576 s.29(1) 1184 s.2 1162 s.3 913

Timeline

2026-07 83 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,284 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 968 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 926 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 646 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 634 releases · 25.8 avg days
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21,947 matching releases

Consideration of alternatives to judicial review of section 35 Order: FOI release

Further to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice's statement to Channel 4 News on 12 April that "the Scottish Government has given due consideration to the other alternatives [to bringing legal action on the current Section 35 Order], to ensure that we didn't get into a place of having a judicial review" (see here: ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.35 s.36(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.3(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300351714
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of transport Scotland recruitment: FOI release

1. How many new permanent hires joined your organisation in 2022? 2. How many new permanent hires came through external providers in 2022? 3. How many team members work in your Recruitment Team? 4. What is your time to hire from adverting to onboarding? 5. What was your attrition rate in 2022? 6. What is your average c...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.5 s.7
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300372932
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Breakdown of social security recruitment: FOI release

1. How many new permanent hires joined your organisation in 2022? 2. How many new permanent hires came through external providers in 2022? 3. How many team members work in your Recruitment Team? 4. What is your time to hire from adverting to onboarding? 5. What was your attrition rate in 2022? 6. What is your average c...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.5 s.8
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300372955
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Rural Childminding Partnership Initiative breakdown by local authority: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown by local authority of the 59 new childminders that have completed, applied for or are in the process of applying for registration as a childminder with the Care Inspectorate under the Scottish Rural Childminding Partnership Initiative.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300352321
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Copies from Director of East Ayrshire Council Health and Social Care Partnership: FOI release

Your request was understood as: Communication between the Health Infrastructure, Investment and PPE Division and: the Director of East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership Directors within DG Health and Social Care, Scottish Government about the buy-out of the East Ayrshire Community Hospital private finance ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300351781
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Winter planning discussions: FOI release

1. Since 1 April 2023, On how many occasions has winter planning for the NHS been on an agenda for a Scottish Government cabinet meeting. 2. Since 1 April 2023, On how many occasions have Humza Yousaf or Michael Matheson met with NHS chief executives to discuss winter planning for the NHS?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300373016
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Macquarie Group event on Climate Change and US Inflation Reduction Act: FOI release

The First Minister’s speech at a Macquarie Group event on 20 of September, on the early implementation of the US Inflation Reduction Act. You also requested for a transcript of the First Minister’s remarks and if no transcript was available you asked us to provide whatever notes of his remarks the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300377510
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost to date associated with Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas: EIR release

The costs associated to date in the Consultation Process relative to the plans to make at least 10% of Scottish Seas Waters Highly Protected Marine Areas. Please state: 1. The Total Overall Cost to date. 2. The amount paid in Consultancy Fees to external consultants in connection with drawing up the consultation que...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300352032
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

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

Number of people in Scotland over 16 years old who have never worked: FOI release

You asked for the most up to date data regarding the number of people in Scotland aged 16+ who have never worked. You also asked us to provide this data when we remove full-time students and if possible to provide a breakdown by region across Scotland. You asked us to provide the most recent data with an indication of ...

FOI released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300357357
Directorate
Chief Economist 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

Health and Care Recovery (Winter Planning): FoI review

I am not happy with this response and request a review is conducted. No public interest test has been considered and the official has not applied the legislation correctly. I am well aware "Section 30(b)(ii) is an exemption that protects the free and frank provision of advice," however the official cannot simply resta...

FOI already published 80 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.25(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300360521 Review of 202300349319
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Income tax budget: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government done any modelling on behavioural change as a result of the income tax rises voted through at Holyrood? If so can it be supplied and if not, an explanation why not? What were the options discussed by ministers for changing the income tax for the 2023 budgets? All correspondence (including em...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300342976
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
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

Communications with Scottish Water regarding sewage spills: EIR release

Communications between government officials regarding Scottish Water between 1st January 2023 and 7th September 2023. Communications between government officials regarding sewage spills between 1st January 2023 and 7th September 2023. You have clarified that the communications between government officials regarding Sc...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300375976
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

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