Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 961 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 725 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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Ministerial correspondence relating to the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

Any correspondence (meetings, minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs, notes or otherwise) between Paul Johnston and Scottish Government ministers on the topic of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry between 1 January 2016 and 1 August 2016. Any correspondence (meetings, minutes of meetings, emails, lett...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Lady Smith's appointment to the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

The date and correspondence of when John Swinney, Nicola Sturgeon, or the relevant Scottish Minister if it is another, contacted the Lord President of the Court of Session to consult them regarding the appointment of Lady Smith to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

First Minister statement on the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

Any information (documents, meetings, correspondence, minutes of meetings, emails, briefs, notes or otherwise) regarding Nicola Sturgeon statement on 30 June in the Scottish parliament that 'To answer Iain Gray directly, we have instructed officials to begin planning for the appointment of a new panel member, with that...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

John Swinney's meeting with Andi Lavery and INCAS: FOI release

1. Minutes and any correspondence surrounding John Swinney's meeting with Andi Lavery and INCAS on 30 August 2016. 2. Also, minutes and any correspondence surrounding John Swinney's meeting with'historic child sex abuse survivors' on 7 Juliy 2016, as mentioned in his ministerial engagements.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Angela Constance meeting survivors of historical child abuse: FOI release

Any correspondence and documents (minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs or otherwise) surrounding Angela Constance's meeting with survivors of historical child abuse on March 21, 2016. Any correspondence and documents (minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs or otherwise) surroundi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Named Person Scheme set up costs: FOI release

The terms of your request were as follows: 1) A breakdown of all legal costs incurred by the Scottish Government to date in relation to the creation, set up and implementation of the Named Person Scheme. 2) Any estimated or projected future legal costs.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings between John Swinney and Susan O'Brien: FOI release

Minutes of the meetings between John Swinney and Susan O'Brien QC on 22 and 28 June 2016. Include a list of all officials present. Also, any correspondence between John Swinney and any other members of the Scottish Government on this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Consultations and information on planned expansion of childcare: FOI release

You asked for any policy work undertaken by the Scottish Government into the planned expansion of free childcare provision from 600 to 1140 hours per year and any consultation taken on the planned expansion of childcare not included in the 15 October 2016 consultation paper.

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence spending s.12
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector, Work and skills

Maternity related policy and standards: FOI release

You asked 'I was hoping you could give me all Scottish Government policy that is maternity related and standards that local NHS authorities must adhere too for expectant mothers and especially those that are already in labour'. Then when asked for clarification around which Scottish government policy you were most int...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Clair Fyvie regarding Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

Details of any correspondence between any members of the Scottish Government and Clair Fyvie between February 2016 and March 2017 which you clarified was in relation to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

A list of who worked for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry on 5 May 2016. Information should include but not be limited to, Scottish Government employees who were seconded and which department they were seconded from, and on whose authorisation.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.4(1)
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Communications from Alan Baird Chief Executive Advisor: FOI release

All communication including notes, agendas, transcripts, minutes of meetings, letters, emails, memos etc. between Alan Baird, Chief Executive Advisor to Scottish Government and the: SSSC Learning Network West and other institutions which run the practice learning qualification social services at SCQF level 10 (PLQSS) ...

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Baby Box contract with APS Group (Scotland) Limited: FOI release

Could you please provide a full copy of the contract between the Scottish Government and the APS Group for the provision of the baby box. Could you please also provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the APS Group about the baby box scheme. This should include correspondence both sent and receive...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.12
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

List of companies which manufactured Baby Box items: FOI release

A full list of the names of the companies which manufactured every item in the Baby Box, as well as the country where each item was manufactured and the name of the factory where each item was manufactured.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information and correspondence on Baby box standard compliance: FOI release

You asked for: In respect of the statement (15 September response) that 'the Baby Box meets all aspects of the standard applicable to it [BS EN 1130-1:1997 Furniture. Cribs and cradles for domestic use]', please confirm which elements of the BS it conforms to. Please reference your response to the relevant sections or...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

National Implementation Support Group communications regarding data protection: FOI release

Please can you provide me with the following information for the time period 1st August 2016 to date: Minutes and/or notes of all meetings of GIRFEC management boards and groups, including the Programme Board, Implementation Support Group, Data Sharing Technology Board, Information Sharing Board and any allied or succ...

FOI cost limit 70 score meetings spending s.12 8 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Safeguarders appointed under Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011: FOI release

Information relating to safeguarders appointed under the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 relating to the numbers of safeguarders, practice standards, performance support and monitoring, training materials and complaints.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings s.38 s.38(1) 18 attachments
Published
2017-10-16
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

British safety standards for Baby Box mattress: FOI review

For information on: 'which published British safety standard(s) (stating whether in their entirety or partly) the Baby Box conforms to…' and similarly for the Baby Box mattress and mattress protector and also requesting 'a copy of any certificate(s) confirming that it does so conform.'

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Children available for adoption: FOI release

How many children are available in Scotland for adoption from Jan 1st 2017 and how many are available at this present moment in time, if possible can we have the numbers available for each council area separately?

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Privacy Impact Assessments, Children and Young People Bill: FOI release

The full content of any and all privacy impact assessments conducted relative to the provisions of the Children and Young people (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Healthy start food vouchers in NHS GGC: FOI release

"I am interested in understanding the uptake of healthy start food vouchers by eligible pregnant women and children in NHS GGC. I would be grateful for advice on who I could contact to access this data?"

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Funding for kinship care projects and services 2013-2017: FOI release

A list of all recipients of funding from the Department of Children and Young People for the provision of projects or services relating to kinship care between 1st April 2013 and the present date, including the recipient, the amount funded, and the remit of the project. This should include but not be limited to: CHILDR...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Take up of Healthy Start vouchers in Glasgow: FOI release

The requester asked for statistics relative to the take up of Healthy Start vouchers in the Glasgow City area.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-07-03
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector