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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Alternative GERS project: FOI release

On 11th March 2023, Humza Yousaf told an SNP leadership hustings audience in Glasgow that if he became First Minister, he would take forward the “alternative GERS” project, originally announced by Derek Mackay in October 2019. Please provide: The number of civil servants working on the alternative GERS project, broke...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300353929
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women in Scotland: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence including the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, relating to the decision to offer COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women in Scotland. The vaccine was originally advised NOT to be given to pregnant women, but the Government policy changed on this during summer 2021. Please provide any and a...

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300353467
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

UK energy policy and Scotland's contribution to security of supply: EIR release

In April 2014, the Scottish Government published a paper entitled: UK energy policy and Scotland's contribution to security of supply. Please provide this paper, which has disappeared from the Scot Gov website. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300357243
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications between Argyll and Bute Council and Transport Scotland relating to the draft Oban Harbour Revision Order: FOI release

A copy or list, with originator, recipient, date and substance (a brief summary), of all communications between Argyll and Bute Council and Transport Scotland relating to the draft Oban Harbour Revision Order since 22 December 2022.

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.13 s.24 s.23
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300357207
Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Correspondence regarding the ban on alcohol on trains from 1 January, 2022 to date: FOI release

Any correspondence including memos, minutes, agendas, attachments to emails, between ScotRail and the Scottish Government on the topic of the ban on alcohol on trains from January 1, 2022 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 221 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202200313459
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on the alcohol ban on ScotRail trains: FOI release

Please send me correspondence with the Scotrail on the alcohol ban on ScotRail trains. Please also send me the number antisocial behaviour incidents recorded each month since January 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 221 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202200313595
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and employees or representatives of Circularity Scotland: EIR release

Please provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) and employees or representatives of Circularity Scotland, 1st February 2023 - date. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300343396
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information and briefing notes provided to Lorna Slater relating to her statement to the Scottish Parliament on 1/3/2023: EIR release

Please may I request a copy of the information and briefing notes provided to Lorna Slater relating to her statement to the Scottish Parliament on 1/3/2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are ...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300345851
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Latest noise report conducted by Bear Scotland: EIR release

Please may I (under the relevant legislation) request all details of the last (or most recent) "acoustic survey" conducted by Bear Scotland.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300357508
Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Minutes of meetings held within the last 6 months on the Deposit Return Scheme concerns: EIR release

Minutes of meetings held within the last 6 months between Minister Lorna Slater and industry on the Deposit Return Scheme where concerns were raised about the scheme. In respect of Minister Lorna Slater's portfolio, please provide details of the project board within Scottish Government responsible for the Deposit Retur...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300352748
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland between 1st February 2023 and 28th February 2023: EIR release

I would be grateful for a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland between 1st February 2023 and 28th February 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300353104
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity relating to Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

For the period 1 October 2022 to date, please provide me with: Copies of all correspondence between the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (including with her Private Office and officials) and a) businesses and b) trade associations relating to the Deposit Return Scheme. Within GDPR guideline...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300354066
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence in relation to the potential exclusion for the Deposit Return Scheme from the UK Internal Market Act since April 2021: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful if I could receive a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish and UK Governments in relation to the potential exclusion for the Deposit Return Scheme from the UK Internal Market Act since April 2021. As the information you have requested is ‘environme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300354177
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Estimated costs for repair and maintenance of Transport Scotland run vehicles: FOI release

I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2002 (FOISA): The estimated cost of your current repair backlog for trains. The estimated annual cost of maintaining trains in their current condition. The estimated cost of your current repair backlog for train stations. T...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300355982
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Patrick Harvie's expenses and itinerary from April 2023 Copenhagen trip: FOI release

Full expenses from Patrick Harvie's trip to Copenhagen in April 2023, including travel, hotels and the expenses of his companions on the trip. How many civil servants accompanied him and their titles? Full itinerary from his trip to Copenhagen, including dates of his travel back and forth and how he got there? Minutes ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.27(1) s.32(1) s.20 12 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300355519
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information Sharing Agreement between Transport Scotland and Police Scotland: FOI release

A copy of any currently effective Information Sharing Agreement between Transport Scotland and Police Scotland Totals, by month, for the past 5 years of information requests received by Transport Scotland from Police Scotland For 2. the number of information requests provided and the number rejected (with reasons)

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.38 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300355529
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government documents mentioning “nodal pricing” and “zonal pricing” in the context of the electricity market: EIR release

All Scottish Government documents mentioning “nodal pricing” and “zonal pricing” in the context of the electricity market, including correspondence between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers, and with external parties, from 1st January 2022 - date. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300356274
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lists of interests by ministers serving upon their appointment, including the information provided by the First Minister: FOI release

Please supply the following in respect of the 4th session of the Scottish Parliament, which ran from 2016 to 2021. all the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment, including the inform...

FOI cost limit 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.11 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300346525
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication, in the last 12 months, relating to the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in relation to the proposed Drem-Gullane cycle/walking path: EIR release

All communication - in the last 12 months - between Transport Scotland officials and East Lothian Council officers specifically relating to the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in relation to the proposed Drem-Gullane cycle/walking path. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300351671
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of spending on the visit of Scottish Government officials to New York in April 2023: FOI release

A breakdown of spending on the visit of Scottish Government officials to New York in April 2023? Specifically: In addition to the Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson, how many Scottish Government officials were present on the trip? Can you provide an itinerary for the trip? How many return tickets were purchased for tra...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300352479
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's meetings correspondence: 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) Nicola Sturgeon's meeting with COSL...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 109 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.41 s.28 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300338437
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Results from TIMES model for total greenhouse gas emissions: EIR release

You asked for the results produced by the Scottish Government's TIMES model on the date 15 May 2023 for total greenhouse gas emissions under policies committed to for the years 2025, 2030, 2040 and 2045. You also asked for the greenhouse gas emissions savings that would be needed to meet the government's targets for th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300356634
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector