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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213 matching releases

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

Delays with Glen Sannox, communications with Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. Email correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Ferguson Marine on the delays with the new Glen Sannox. 2. Documentation outlining the faults which has led to the delay of the completion of the new Glen Sannox. 3. Minutes from meetings with Scottish Government officials and Ferguson Marine about the new Glen S...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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

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

IT systems activity subsequent to Brexit vote: FOI release

Information on IT systems activity within the Scottish Government subsequent to the Brexit vote of 2016. Data on activity undertaken between Friday 24th June 2016 and Friday 3rd November 2017 (inclusive) and raised a number of questions which I will answer in turn.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.31 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Michael Russell's trip to Brussels: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Michael Russell MSP's April, 2017 trip to Brussels.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Mike Russell's trip to Ireland: FOI release

Any correspondence physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Michael Russell MSPs April 2017 trip to Ireland.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Mike Russell's trip to Brussels: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Michael Russell MSP's April, 2017 trip to Brussels.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Therapy and medical care for chronic fatigue syndrome: FOI review

Information from the Scottish Chief Scientist Office under the Freedom of Information Act regarding 'Comparison of adaptive pacing therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, graded exercise therapy, and specialist medical care for chronic fatigue syndrome (PACE): a randomised trial', GRC reference G0200434. Available here: ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.2 s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications between Deputy First Minister and COSLA: FOI release

[COSLA - Convention of Scottish Local Authorities] You asked for: A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the Deputy First Minister and COSLA since November 2016. All minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the Deputy First Minister and COSLA since November 2016.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Glasgow Prestwick Spaceport proposal and commercial spaceflight: FOI review

'Please release all recorded information held by your organisation dating from 1 January 2015 concerning the Prestwick spaceport proposal and the broader policy of supporting commercial spaceflight in Scotland which names or is in connection with: Donald Trump Snr, Donald Trump Jnr, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump or Jared K...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.3(2) s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Spanish Government since November 2014: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the First Minister and the Spanish Government since November 2014. All minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the First Minister and the Spanish Government since November 2014. A breakdown of all communications and correspondence betw...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Number of FOI requests received by Scottish Government: FOI release

The number of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government in each year since and including 2011? The percentage of FOIs that were responded to within the statutory 20 day limit for each year since and including 2011? The number of FOIs that were refused on the grounds that the Scottish Government does not hold the...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.12
Published
2017-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector