Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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A&E admissions at Royal Alexandra Hospital: FOI release

The number of A&E Admissions at Royal Alexandra Hospital, specifically on a Friday. The number of A&E Admissions at Royal Alexandra Hospital on a Friday compared with Monday to Thursday. The death rates at Royal Alexandra Hospital from 2015 to Nov 2017, broken down by month, for the periods Monday to Thursday and from ...

FOI released 75 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board: FOI release

The estimated running costs of the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board; how often it envisions that it will meet in a year; for Scottish Government correspondence on the membership of the Board; whether anyone refused a position on the Board and the details of this refusal; for how much board members will be paid; fo...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.1(4) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Work and skills

Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030: FOI release

Copies of the final versions of all documents presented in connection with any consultations that took place between Scottish Government and the industry in connection with the development of the term aquaculture Innovation Sites in the context of the "Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030", together with copes of...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.3 s.11(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Full costs incurred by Defence Policy Unit: FOI release

A summary of the full costs incurred by the Scottish Government to run the Defence Policy Unit (DPU), including salaries, other personnel costs and proportion of management and estates costs.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1)
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Involvement in the Arctic Circle Forum: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI into the cost of hosting the Arctic Circle Forum entitled 'Scotland and the new North'; the names of representatives of foreign governments that are expected to be in attendance; for the cost of Sturgeon and other Scottish delegates attending the Arctic Circle Assembly in 2016 and 2017 and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.25(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Volume and processing of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

You asked for: The number of Freedom of Information requests replied to within 20 working days The percentage of Freedom of Information requests replied to within 20 working days The number of Freedom of Information requests replied to within the statutory deadline The percentage of Freedom of Information requests rep...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FOI requests submitted by BBC Scotland each year: FOI release

How many Freedom of Information Requests BBC Scotland submit to the Scottish Government &/or Parliament each year, for as many years as records are available & the overall or average cost associated with handling these requests.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Jamie Hepburn trip to John Clark Motor Group: FOI release

(A) Any guidance issued or investigations began on the use of ministerial cars following the recent claims of misuse during the General Election. (B) I would also like to ask for any correspondence, including any evidence that the car was being used for Scottish Government business, the application for the car to be u...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding pandas at Edinburgh Zoo: FOI release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates starting July 26th 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

School Inspection retention of inspection dates: FOI release

1. Relating to a previous FOI response where you were informed "In April 2008 inspection information prior to this change has been deleted." You have requested any information related to the decision to delete inspection information prior to April 2008. You have requested to know what the rationale behind the decision...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Independent Review of Transvaginal Mesh: FOI release

Please disclose all correspondence relating to The Scottish Independent Review of the Use, Safety and Efficacy of Transvaginal Mesh Implants in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women between Ministers of the Scottish Government, civil servants, members of the review group includ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.3(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing post completion information: FOI release

1. (a & b) While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, your request for this information is refused under Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) Section 33(1) (b). This exemption applies because disclosure of this information would (or would be likely to) prejudice substantially and have a de...

FOI not held 55 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33(1) s.17(1) s.33 s.6 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy First Minister's briefing for James Wolffe meeting: FOI release

Details including correspondence (emails, notes, letters, phone calls or other documents including minutes) of John Swinney's meeting with James Wolffe QC on 3 March 2016.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between SG and Russia Today: FOI release

You asked for: "Correspondence between the First Minister's Office and Alex Salmond from 21 November 2014" "From Russia Today and the First Minister's Office from the same date" "Correspondence between Alex Salmond and the Scottish Government … from the same date." "Correspondence between … Russia Today and the Scotti...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister correspondence: FOI release

How many correspondences (letters & emails) have been sent to the First Minister since she become First Minister? How many have been responded to? The average time people have to wait for a response? How many correspondences (letters & emails) have been sent to the First Minister since she become First Minister?

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-18
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland Conference November 2017: FOI release

Notes retained by the Scottish Government relating to the Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland Conference at Trump Turnberry in November 2017, including speaking notes and briefing notes for the Minister for Transport and the Islands. A list of meetings attended by the Minister for Transport and the Islands du...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Work hours required to answer an FOI request: FOI release

You asked for work hours required to answer FOI/17/02710 and whether the document 'The contribution of EEA citizens to Scotland: the Scottish Government's response to the Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on the role of EEA workers in the UK labour market' existed before the request or was drafted for the ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Analysis and impact of improved M8 journey times: FOI release

Please can I have a copy of the analysis mentioned in the following link which looked at the improved journey times: M8 journeys cut by 20 minutes Also, can I have a copy of the report or workings of how you arrived at the £1bn figure as per: "The journey time savings have been assessed as contributing more than £1bn...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.17(1) 10 attachments
Published
2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Review of Disabled Students Allowance: FOI release

FOI (1) - To provide details of the date of the Equality Impact Assessment regarding the Review of DSA, and the date of the Review itself. FOI (2) - Statistics regarding age of DSA recipients FOI (3) - Exceptions Policy/Process FOI (4) - Details of how flexibility within the rules was/is made known to relevant peopl...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.20 24 attachments
Published
2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Parliamentary Committees overviewing performance of Scottish Government Departments: FOI release

1. With my original FOI having a price tag of £600 please send me a complete breakdown of this cost. I trust this will be easy as the breakdown must exist to allow the final price to be determined. 2. Please tell me which Parliamentary Committee would overview the behaviour of the Scottish Government Departments

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Blocked web categories within the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for: Information contained in any lists, including identities, of websites and social media websites and specific pages/links which are currently blocked by the Scottish Government and comparison lists under the same above criteria for 2015-2016 & 2016-2017.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Jamie Hepburn's MSP diary and engagements: FOI release

Details of Jamie Hepburn's engagements, diary and call log on 6 July 2016 including any emails he received.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tablet devices and iPads: FOI release

Details of the number of tablet computers e.g. iPads supplied to: Scottish Government ministers; Scottish Government communications department staff; and Scottish Government special advisers; Information should include the years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17.

FOI released 75 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prosecutions under Section 9, Sexual Offences Act 2009: FOI release

How many prosecutions have been made under Section 9 of the Sexual Offences Act 2009 in each of the following years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 (in financial or calendar years, however this information is held). Of those in question 1 and for the same time period: (i) Please provide how many cautions were given (i...

FOI released 75 score correspondence spending s.9 s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-07
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Number of places available at higher education institutions: FOI release

For SAAS to provide data if held, or to direct to the right place to find data, for the number of places available at institutions/ number of funded places for the period 1994-2014 in higher education institutions in Scotland.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector