Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,204releases indexed
40,030attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,263partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-24newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,263 unclear 7,267 not held 3,132 released 1,563 already published 678 cost limit 618 clarification 359 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5043 s.20 4349 s.34(1) 3660 s.39(2) 3538 s.30 2937 s.17(1) 2833 s.25(1) 2440 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1198 s.2 1182 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 340 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 1,290 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,204 matching releases

Impact of creeling removal within Clyde cod spawning closure: EIR release

Can you please supply copies of the assessments you have made as to the relative likelihood of creeling, dredging and trawling on impacting the sites objectives? Can you please supply copies of correspondence and copies of all minutes of meetings internal and external that would assist us in understanding the rational ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-21
Reference
FOI/202200272637
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 and A96 dualling programme: EIR release

1. All meetings held by the Scottish Government regarding the dualling of the A96 between 2016 and 2022. 2. All correspondence conducted by the Scottish Government regarding the dualling of the A96 between 2016 and 2022. 3. All advice given to the Scottish Government regarding the dualling of the A96 between 2016 and 2...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200270239
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Clyde fishing ground closure: EIR release

Correspondence with all stakeholders / pressure groups / industry representatives regarding the Clyde fishing ground closure. This can be any Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries, Ministers or civil servants in the period 1 October 2021 and 18 January 2022 and include emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200273744
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications regarding lead teachers: FOI release

Copies of all communication involving the Scottish Government (ministers, advisers, learning directorate staff) regarding lead teachers (NB this includes attachments such as briefings, reports etc).

FOI already published 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200269303
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Salmon farm visits by Chief Veterinary Officer since 2017: EIR release

Details of all visits to salmon industry premises since 2017 by Scotland’s Chief Vet Sheila Voas. Which included: Finfish marine cages. Hatcheries. Lumpfish facilities. Wrasse facilities. Salmon industry offices. All gratuities offered by the salmon industry to Mrs Voas. All gratuities received from the salmon industr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200277190
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID 19 review of requirements for places of worship: FOI release

1. “When was the requirement to wear a face covering in places of worship last reviewed?” 2. “When was the guidance around baptism last reviewed?” 3. “Please provide any documentation or recorded information pertaining to any such review in points 1 and 2. This could include, but is not limited to, email exchanges, mee...

FOI already published 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202100265116
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Rifle Ranges application and approval information: EIR release

1. Copies of the application made by the target shooting club reference DDG 5/5 DG4, and all relevant correspondence; 2. Confirmation that the club approval letter dated 13 July 2017, reference DDG 5/5 DG4, was forwarded to the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland; 3. Details of any amendments to the 13 Ju...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200274221
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: EIR release

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon and the following people regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: Committee Clerks Scottish Government Officials Lobby groups MSPs from the Scottish Green Party

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200275727
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to ear thermometers: FOI release

“My request follows a previous FOI response (202100258087) on correspondence relating to ear thermometers previously included in Baby Boxes, and the decision to replace them last year. 1. In the e-mail, copied below, which was sent to the Minister for Children and Young People on February 15, 2021, the second sentence ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200272862
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Seagreen Wind Energy Limited and unexploded ordnance clearance activities: EIR release

"The written report by Seagreen Wind Energy Limited in respect of unexploded ordnance clearance activities, submitted as part of the licensing requirements. Any background briefing notes, advice and correspondence involving officials, advisers and ministers with regards to Scottish Parliament Written Answer S6W-05332 b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200273319
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Contract for the Provision of Social Care Systems and Approaches Landscape Technology Review: FOI release

The information the Scottish Government holds about the value of the following contract:- Contract for the Provision of Social Care Systems and Approaches Landscape Technology Review (reference:- Project_13159 - Digital and Technology Services DPS - Lot 1 - Digital Technology Projects), and the documentation that was i...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence contracts 8 attachments
Published
2022-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200277466
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence regarding ScotWind allocation: EIR release

1. The contracts issued and agreed to between Crown Estate Scotland and the successful bidders for each ‘ScotWind’ allocation. 2. The supply chain development statements submitted by the successful bidders for each ScotWind allocation. 3. Scottish Government/Crown Estates Scotland correspondence regarding ScotWind. 4. ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-14
Reference
FOI/202200276450
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Financial analysis undertaken regarding ScotWind auction: EIR release

1. Any Net Present Value analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government orreceived by the Scottish Government via Crown Estate Scotland around theScotWind auction. 2. Any other value for money analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government orreceived by the Scottish Government via Crown Estate Scotland around theScotWi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-14
Reference
FOI/202200277291
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with Marine Scotland regarding 2022-23 budget: EIR release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Marine Scotland and Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP and correspondence between Marine Scotland and Minister Màiri McAllan rega...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-13
Reference
FOI/202200285426
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Payments made to Old Military Road landowner: EIR Appeal

“I don't understand why there is no timescale to reopen both carriageways, returning the route to a "normal" trunk road. Surely there is a planned programme of works which will enable both lanes to open, so what is the completion date? Also, can I ask what has been paid to the OMR landowner over the last five years, br...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 137 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.10(5) s.10(4)
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202100200896 - Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Scottish Rugby Union: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish ministers and the following organisations/individuals: 1. The Rugby Football Union / RFU and its representatives, including Nigel Melville and Bill Sweeney. 2. Simon Amor. 3. The Scottish Rugby Union and its representatives, including Mark Dodson and Dominic McKay. 4. John Dalziel. P...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200286689
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and partner agencies: FOI release

1. In relation to the email sent to Catherine Calderwood and Gareth Brown from a @gov.scot address at 18:07 on 16 February 2016 (as included in the response to my previous request): a. A copy of Catherine Calderwood's reply to the email. b. A copy of the communications from the author of the email to HPS (as mentioned ...

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200283366
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Dog warden control statistics: FOI release

"The total number of complaints that have been handled by dog wardens in Scotland annually in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Please provide the breakdown in terms of fouling, barking, dangerous dogs or other types of complaints. Please provide the numbers for each of the above fouling, barking, dangerous dogs or other spli...

FOI unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200289924
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communication and domestic abuse offence statistics: FOI release

1. All statistical data held by Scottish Government on Communication Offences arrests in Scotland between April 2018 to April 2021. This set should include sex of those arrested. 2. All statistical data held by Scottish Government on 'Persistent Unwanted Contact, Section 127, Communication Offence arrests in Scotland b...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200284369
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1. Any analysis conducted by the Scottish Government of the Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Scotland) Bill consultation. Please provide any analysis conducted after 14 December 2021 to the present date. 2. Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200284394
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding reduction of teacher class contact time: FOI release

Any communication between ministers / Spads / officials regarding the reduction of teachers' class contact time. This includes (but is not necessarily limited to) documents/attachments containing any briefings, analysis, modelling etc.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200275182
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation: FOI release

I would like to request a copy of any and all correspondence between anyone in the Scottish government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the last 30 months, please.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-04-08
Reference
FOI/202100266727
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

New Medicines Fund and Rare Conditions Medicines Fund information: FOI release

What criteria are used to decide what medicines are covered by the New Medicines Fund? What medicines are currently covered by the New Medicines Fund? How does the Scottish Government decide how much will be made available to NHS Boards each year from the New Medicines Fund and what criteria does it use to determine th...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-07
Reference
FOI/202200287608
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector