Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Scottish parliament's lobbying register: FOI release

Information relating to seven instances of lobbying of ministers, as disclosed in the Scottish Parliament's Lobbying Register. These meetings are: 1) GFG Alliance and Jamie Hepburn on 8/2/19 2) GFG Alliance and Jamie Hepburn on 31/10/18 3) GFG Alliance and Derek Mackay on 13/9/18 4) GFG Alliance and Keith Brown on 29/...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-13
Reference
FOI/201900005015
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Autism Network Strategy and Scottish Strategy for Autism websites technical difficulties: FOI release

All correspondence between staff on the Scottish Government's autism team which relates to technical difficulties with the Autism Network Strategy Website and the Scottish Strategy for Autism website.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-25
Reference
FOI/201900003587
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister at Edinburgh Book Festival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival: FOI release

All briefing papers, emails and notes from all and any Scottish Government official, civil servant or anyone else being paid by the public purse to the First Minister relating about her various appearances at the Edinburgh Book Festival and Edinburgh Festival or Fringe. The information I request is to include the summ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-20
Reference
FOI/201900003434
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial diary: Angela Constance's trip to Italy: FOI release

'I would like to submit an FOI for the ministerial diary for Angela Constance for when she was in Italy on 5 February to 5 March (according to the ministerial engagements release may be an error) including engagements and she met with; I would also like to ask for her personal costs associated with the visit and for an...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25 s.29 s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Jeane Freeman's appearance on question Time 2/November 2017: FOI release

Scottish Government internal correspondence and briefings on Jeane Freeman's appearance on question Time on 2 November 2017. I would specifically also ask for correspondence on her use of the ministerial car for that event.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial diary: Maree Todd's trip to Ireland 9/March: FOI release

The ministerial diary for Maree Todd for when she was in Ireland from 9 March including engagements and who she met with; I would also like to ask for her personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied her; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staff that accompanied h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ministerial diary: Jeane Freeman's trip to Ireland: FOI release

The ministerial diary for Jeane Freeman for when she was in Ireland from 28 January to 29 January including engagements and who she met with; I would also like to ask for her personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied her; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staf...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.39(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial diary, James Wolffe's Belgium visit January 2018: FOI release

The ministerial diary for James Wolffe for when he was in Belgium from 28 to 29 January including engagements and who he met with; I would also like to ask for his personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied him; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staff that acco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.39(1) s.30 s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

John Swinney's (MSP) sent email folder: FOI release

'Any emails that appear in John Swinney's sent items folder in November 2017, December 2017 and January 2018 when the term "FOI" is searched.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

UK university applications rates report published by UCAS: FOI release

Any communications relating to Scottish Government response to UK applications rates by the January deadline published by UCAS, including discussion and drafting of the specific press release published on the Scottish Government website on 5 February 2018, and any other wider communication plan, messaging documents, co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's diary engagements on 26 April 2017: FOI release

You asked for: 1. First Minister's diary engagements on 26 April 2017 The full details of the First Minister's diary, including all engagements, for the 26 April 2017. Please state the location and times of the meetings with Tommy Whitelaw of the Dementia Alliance and Murray Foote of the Daily Record. Please note t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Michael Russell and Lewis MacDonald: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence written and digital between Michael Russell, MSP andhis staff and Lewis MacDonald, MSP and his staff along with any minutes, if taken, of meetings between these parties between 1st July, 2017 and 20th September, 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-03
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Michael Russell and Tavish Scott: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence hard or digital between Michael Russell, MSP and his staff and Tavish Scott, MSP and his staff along with any minutes of meetings between the two parties, if taken between 1st July, 2017 and 20th September, 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Golf Tourism Week 2017 correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: a) The contents of all Scottish Government correspondence with PSP Media, Scottish Enterprise and VisitScotland with regard to Scottish Golf Tourism Week 2017. b) All information held regarding promotional materials for the event - including the wording of press releases - and the role of the Cabinet S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Economy minister Keith Brown's meetings in Germany: FOI release

All briefings prepared for economy minister Keith Brown's meetings in Germany between March 5, 2017 and March 8, 2017; and all minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

SG officials at PAPLSC and Justice Sub-Committee meetings: FOI release

"Information from documents, meetings, communications, & discussions, relating to preparation for, and attendance of SG staff SPA Chair, CEO and serving & former Board members at PAPLSC on 20 April and 11 May 2017 and the Justice Sub-Committee on 18 May".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector