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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FOI and EIR requests: guidance on clearance processes: FOI release

In the Scottish Information Commissioner's Intervention Report into the Scottish Government (published 13/6/18) it is made clear that "Journalists, together with MSPs and political researchers, are expressly made subject to a different process for clearance than other requester groups." 1. On which date was the above ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence with Information Commissioner on Intervention Report: FOI release

Correspondence between the Information Commissioner and the Scottish Government on the former's intervention report into Scottish Government compliance with Freedom of Information legislation. Any briefings given to Ministers from Scottish Government civil servants on the report. Internal correspondence in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.43(3) 10 attachments
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

FOI requests from 2016: communications with Royal Household: FOI release

You asked for all communication between the Scottish Government and the Royal Household (including their representatives) discussing FOI requests received by the Scottish Government related to the Royal household / Royal family. The timeframe for this request is 01/01/2016 - present. You clarified on 7 June 2018 that ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.41 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

FOI requests from 2015: communications with Royal Household: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and the Royal Household (including their representatives) discussing FOI requests received by the Scottish Government related to the Royal household/Royal family. The timeframe for this request is 01/01/2015 - 31/12/2015. You clarified on 7 June 2018 that you were spec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.41 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Invoices Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire/East Lothian Officers e-counting reimbursement: FOI release

On 3 February 2017 and on 29 May 2017 the Strategy and Constitution Directorate of the Scottish Government wrote to the Returning Officers responsible for the 2017 local government elections inviting them to submit claims/invoices for the costs of e-counting. I would like to see copies of the invoices/claims submitted...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications between FOI officers and Special Advisers: FOI release

1. In a response to a request for information dated 6 March 2018 you noted that it would be too costly to check the FoI tracker system for all cases which were sent to the 'FoI SpAds' mailbox. I would now like to request information relating to how many emails in the 'FoI SpAds' mailbox originated from the Freedom of I...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

E-counting contract and associated correspondence with Aberdeen Council: FOI release

1. The draft contract supplied in autumn 2016 by the Scottish Government to Aberdeen City Council or to the returning officer appointed by Aberdeen City Council per RPA 1983 s41(1), with any accompanying documentation and covering letter, for the supply of electronic counting services by CGI Group and their contractors...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.10 s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Joint Ministerial Committee, Plenary and EU Negotiations forums: FOI release

The briefings provided to Scottish Government Ministers for meetings of the Joint Ministerial Committee of the UK Government and the three Devolved Administrations from 12 July 2017. I would also like to submit the same FOI for meetings between Nicola Sturgeon and Theresa May within the same timeframe. You further cla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.3(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

May 2016 Scottish Parliament election, Aberdeen Donside accounts: FOI release

A copy of the claim submitted by the Returning Officer for Aberdeen Donside in the 2016 Scottish Parliamentary Election, including forms A through L. I would also like to see all the annexes (A, B,C,D,E,F and G) submitted with Form G, and the invoice copy submitted to support the payment either to Idox or to Aberdeen C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Freedom of Information Act and Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

You asked for civil servant briefings and correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) on the FOI Act to Scottish Government Ministers and special advisers in December 2017, January 2018 and February 2018 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Number of FOI requests not answered within timescale: FOI release

1. How many FOI requests received by the Scottish Government have the Scottish Government been unable to furnish a full answer to since 1/1/17 to 1/2/18? 2. Can a full list of the information requested for same be provided and a reason/s for the inability to answer each of these FOI requests fully that was given to th...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence spending s.12 s.20 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Handling of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

1. Any policies, guidelines or guidance related to the handling of Freedom of Information requests by Special Advisers; 2. Details of correspondence relating to Freedom of Information requests which have been sent to the Scottish Government email account or email list "FoI SpAdS PO" – a list with the subject lines and...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Changes to the Ministerial Code in 2018: FOI release

"Any correspondence within the last six months (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) on the topic of changes to the Ministerial Code in 2018. Information should include any direction from Scottish Government ministers and special advisers; and correspondenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Flag flying guidance 2010-2017: FOI release

Any internal communications or guidance sent to Scottish Government buildings and agencies between 2010 and 2017 in relation to flag flying protocols. In particular, has the Scottish Government including any of its ministers or civil servants, ever instructed civil servants working at Scottish Government buildings and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17 18 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications between Joe FitzPatrick and Paschal Donohoe: FOI release

All communications in the request for a meeting, organisation of the meeting and communications between Joe FitzPatrick and Irish minister Paschal Donohoe on 11 April 2017 Any notes or minutes taken during the meeting All briefing documents made for the Minister for Parliamentary Business in advance of the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

BBC FOI/EIR requests: FOI release

The following information: 'You have disclosed that up to 26 July of this year you have received 21 FOI/EIR requests from the BBC: /publications/foi-17-01752/ Please provide details of these 21 requests and your responses to date.'

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Permanent Secretary correspondence to Scottish political party leaders: FOI release

You asked "for the minutes of meeting and correspondence held between Leslie Evans and the leaders of the political parties in The Scottish Parliament from 25 November 2015 to the 10 May 2016".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 22 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Independence Referendum, Glasgow accounts and invoice: FOI release

A copy of the accounts submitted by the Counting Officer for the City of Glasgow in the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. Specifically, copies of Forms A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H.I,J,K and L. Additionally, copies of the annexes to Form G. Additionally, a copy of the invoice submitted by Idox to supply the Postal Vote Managed...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-15
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Impact of leaving the EU on NHS workforce: FOI release

Please confirm or deny if the Strategy and Constitution Directorate holds written records of any communications within the last six months between the Strategy and Constitution Directorate and (a) the Health and Social Care Directorate (b) any NHS Scotland Board (c) any other Directorate of the Scottish Government (d) ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-13
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial briefing for meeting of Joint Ministerial Committee: FOI release

The briefing given to Mike Russell and Nicola Sturgeon ahead of meetings of the Joint Ministerial Council from 23 June 2016.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.38(1)
Published
2017-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Aberdeen Counting Officer's accounts in Scottish Independence Referendum: FOI release

A copy of the accounts submitted by the Counting Officer for the City of Aberdeen in the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. Specifically I would like to see copies of Forms A,B, C, D,E,F, G, H. I, J, K and K. Additionally I would like to see copies of the annexes to Form G. Additionally I would like to see a copy o...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Special advisors' emails regarding freedom of information requests: FOI release

The requester asked for information which "concerns emails sent by special advisors regarding freedom of information requests." Specifically, the requester asked for all emails sent and received by the following special advisors of the Scottish government between May 1st and June 1st 2017 concerning freedom of informat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-03
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector