Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,114releases indexed
39,814attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,219partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-23newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,219 unclear 7,251 not held 3,121 released 1,553 already published 675 cost limit 616 clarification 356 withheld 245 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5015 s.20 4329 s.34(1) 3638 s.39(2) 3520 s.30 2919 s.17(1) 2818 s.25(1) 2420 s.10(4) 2011 s.11(2) 1587 s.29(1) 1189 s.2 1173 s.3 919

Timeline

2026-07 250 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 1,288 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 970 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 935 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 862 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 731 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 649 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 642 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,114 matching releases

Staffing information regarding independence work: FOI release

It was recently reported that there are 20 civil servant staff working on ‘independence’. This was confirmed by the Minister For Independence, Jamie Hepburn. https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/jamie-hepburn-confirms-20-civil-30034650 Can you please provide the job titles, departments they work in, a...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300358071
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

FOI responses which included the release of WhatsApp messages: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202300348653 The response to the above referenced request includes this remark: “The Scottish Government has previously released messaging exchanges in response to Freedom of Information requests.” Please provide information held by the Scottish Gover...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence whatsapp
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300352882
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Tartan Week 2023 costs breakdown: FOI release

"A breakdown of all costs incurred by the Scottish Government which were associated with Tartan Week 2023."

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300352481
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Tartan Week 2023 delegation and costs breakdown: FOI release

"A list of names who made up the Scottish Government’s delegation to Tartan Week 2023, including a breakdown of all costs reimbursed and expenses incurred, broken down by each member of the delegation."

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.27(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300352476
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Maintenance to Howford Bridge on the A76: EIR release

"I would request information on the cost of repairs, maintenance, upgrades to the Howford Bridge on the A76 between Mauchline and Auchinleck. I would like information on the cost of both phases of the repairs; December 21 - May 22 and the latest phase December 22 - June 23. I would also like to know where the money fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300357773
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Renewable electricity capacity by 2030: EIR release

1. The evidence that Scottish Ministers and/or the Directorate for Energy and Climate Change has used in order to calculate that Scotland requires ‘at least 20 Gigawatts of additional low-cost renewable electricity capacity by 2030’ (see Scotland’s Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan January 10th 2023). 2. The ev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300354295
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details from Marine Scotland Science of FW0050 project application: FOI release

“Please I can I have details from Marine Scotland Science of the FW0050 project application including its purpose, budget and expected outcomes.”

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300353400
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Civil Servants working on Future Agriculture Bill since 2020: FOI release

To find out how many civil servants have been working on the future Agriculture Bill, on a yearly basis since 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300356223
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Staffing and cost statistics for Scotland House in London: FOI release

“Under a freedom of information request please provide the following regards the Scotland House London premises. 1. The costs of rent for the years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (Jan 1st to 31st Dec each year). 2. The cost of staffing the building for the same periods. 3. The cost of electricity and gas for the same perio...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.1 s.3 s.4 s.6 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300355794
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Appeal court wrongful conviction decisions: FOI release

1. How many cases between 2018 and 2022 that have been sent to the Appeal Court have resulted in decisions of miscarriage of justice? 2. As a result, how many people have been released from prison? 3. How much has been paid in compensation for wrongful imprisonment over that same period?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.13
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300355518
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Forth Road Bridge information: EIR release

With regard to the Forth Road Bridge you asked for the following information: 1) How long is the bridge intended to be closed to all car traffic? 2) How many vehicles are currently crossing the bridge in an average day/week/month? 3) What is the current annual maintenance cost of keeping the bridge open to limited v...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300359046
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The Lines Between social research agency payments: FOI release

1. All records, notes, invoices which show how much from public money was paid to agency The Lines Between in 2022 and 2023; 2. If a proportion of that payment was given by The Lines Between to the firm Taylor McKenzie to pay for recruitment and payment of people recruited from Facebook as a “patient panel" and; 3. T...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300358057
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Education reform meeting minutes: FOI Review

Original request - 202200321549 Minutes and materials related to the Education Reform Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-13
Reference
FOI/202200326429 Review of 202200321549
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding the Independence Prospectus, Constitutional Futures Division and the Minister for Independence: FOI release

1. Full breakdown of the costs of the Scottish Government producing all three independence papers so far. 2. How many independence papers are going to be produced within the next 12 months? 3. How many civil servants will be working on these papers/how many civil servants are now working in the Constitutional Futures...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-12
Reference
FOI/202300354789
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between John Stevenson and Shirley-Anne Somerville: FOI Review

Original request - 202300345249 A copy of the correspondence between Mr John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle and the Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville between November 2022 and Feb 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-08
Reference
FOI/202300349141 Review of 202300345249
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Minister meetings with Fergus Marine and Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd: FOI release

Any Cabinet Meeting of Scottish Ministers between the dates of 1 July 2015 and 16 October 2015 and the agenda for those cabinet meetings. Meetings that took place between the Scottish Government and Fergus Marine between the dates of 1 July 2015 and 16 October 2015, who was in attendance at those meetings and any minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-08
Reference
FOI/202200291008
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Safety of swimming in the vicinity of open-cage salmon farms: EIR Review

Original request - 202300345498 Any information held by the Chief Medical Officer concerning the safety of humans swimming in the vicinity of an open-cage salmon farm, well-boat or other aquaculture installation that is releasing azamethiphos, deltamethrin, cypermethrin, hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite or any o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.17 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-08
Reference
FOI/202300347357 Review of 202300345498
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Proposed changes to free childcare: FOI release

A detail of Scottish Government plans to match or introduce any equivalent policy in light of the UK Government introducing the expansion of free childcare for children above the age of 2 years old from April 2024. Could you also confirm the current and any proposed free childcare policy for children aged 0-3.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2023-06-07
Reference
FOI/202300355502
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Senior Civil Servant Staffing List and Register of Interests: FOI release

"For each civil servant considered a Senior Civil Servant as of August 25, please provide the following information. 1a) Their name, job title, and period working for the government. 1b) Their recorded business interests and those of close family members. 1c) Any shareholdings or other securities/financial interests...

FOI unclear 80 score 462 working days over deadline correspondence s.1C 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-06
Reference
FOI/202100233415
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI Review

“Can you please provide ALL communications, including emails, between any member of the Scottish Government and any member of the Scottish Prison Service, in relation to any or all transgender prisoners, between 10-Jan-2023 and 02-Feb-2023.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-06-05
Reference
FOI/202300353625 Review of 202300341318
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Briefings regarding United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill: FOI release

All of the briefings received by Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills from the day if their appointment, until and including the day of receipt of this FOI. All of the briefings received by any Minister relating to the UNCRC bill and the Incorporation of human rights into Scot's Law.

FOI cost limit 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.28 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-01
Reference
FOI/202300353281
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information considered by the UNCRC Strategic Implementation Board: FOI release

All reports, files and correspondence considered by the UNCRC Strategic Implementation Board.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-01
Reference
FOI/202300353310
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence on applying exclusions to Internal Market Act: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful if I can receive a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish and UK Governments on the process for applying for an exclusion to the UK Internal Market Act since 1 January 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-05-31
Reference
FOI/202300354183
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector