Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Ernst & Young LLP reports and guidance to Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to provide the following: ‘a copy of all advice including any reports provided by Ernst & Young LLP (also known as EY) in late 2016 and early 2017 to the Scottish government in relation to the extension by the Scottish government of a financial guarantee to companies that are part of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-08
Reference
FOI/19/01414
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Trial of Benchmark’s Clean Treat system: EIR release

Further to the Cabinet Secretary’s comments in the Scottish Parliament just now (online via https://www.scottishparliament.tv/), please provide information on Benchmark’s CleanTreat system. Fergus Ewing (in reply to Tavish Scott MSP) referred to Scottish agencies discussing a trial in Scotland. Please include any ema...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FOI/19/01398
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Social Security Programme Financial Review Board agendas: FOI review

Further to my letter of 24 June 2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for ‘Under FOISA please provide the agendas of the Social Security Programme Financial Review Board for the past 12 months’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FOI/19/01352
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Programme Delivery Board agendas: FOI review

Further to my letter of 24 June 2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for ‘Under FOISA please provide the agendas of the Social Security Programme Delivery Board for the past 12 months’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FOI/19/01355
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland - C3 grade vacancies/recruitment: FOI release

You requested information – C3 Vacancies January-May 2019. For any vacancies at the above grade on the civil service pay scale I wish to know for each one: 1. Number of applications 2. Number of internal applicants (already working for Education Scotland) 3. Number of people interviewed under "double tick" scheme 4. ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-07-03
Reference
FOI/19/01475
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) organisations existing/live contracts: FOI release

The contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: Contract Reference Contract Title Procurement Category Supplier Name Spend (Total or Annual) Contract Duration Contract Extensions Contract Starting Date Expiration Da...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-28
Reference
FOI/19/01381
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency’s ICT documents: FOI release

I wish to obtain the following documents: ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans; highlights their current and future objectives. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that present the structure of the IT department. If possible, please include name and job titles. If this can’t be sent, please consider ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-06-27
Reference
FOI/19/01330
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gateway Review Agency Health check documents: FOI release

You asked to be provided with the Gateway Review Agency Health check, as referenced at the below the line papers in the Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body April 2019 agenda.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-27
Reference
FOI/19/01371
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Skye Bridge inspection report which precipitated road works: EIR release

I would like to request a copy of the full Skye Bridge inspection report which identified the faults in the bridge’s expansion joints and which precipitated the current road works on the bridge.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01338
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan maintenance questions: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan between 1 May 2018 to 28 May 2019. In particular, we require the following information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing: 1. Any reports or complaints of roa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01341
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minutes and annual reports of the Building Standards Advisory Committee (BSAC): FOI release

Minutes of the Building Standards Advisory Committee (BSAC) and annual reports from 2004. BSAC was abolished in 2009 with Scottish Government’s commitment to reform public services. Ministers decided that the statutory basis of BSAC should be removed and the Committee, therefore, abolished. This was brought about by t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-06-21
Reference
FOI/19/01335
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Energy & Climate Change Directorate communications with Committee on Climate Change: EIR release

You asked for ‘all email communications between Scottish Government officials (now clarified as staff from Energy & Climate Change Directorate) and the Committee on Climate Change between 1 February 2019 and 11 May 2019’.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-17
Reference
FOI/19/01282
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence to SG regarding subject choice in Scotland's schools: FOI release

You asked for “the content of all letters and emails sent by members of the public to the First Minister and / or the Education Secretary this year regarding subject choice in Scotland's schools.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-14
Reference
FOI/201900001715
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - Universal Credit split payments correspondence: FOI release

FoI/19/00731 Under FOISA, please provide the correspondence and papers shared with the DWP (to and from) which details consideration and discussions regarding split payments of Universal Credit (alternative payment arrangements). Please provide correspondence since 25 April 2018. FoI/19/00732 Under FOISA, please provi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.28 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-07
Reference
FOI/19/00731
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

LGBT History Month funding: FOI release

You asked us to: 1. Please outline the value of Scottish Government funding provided to any organisation to support LGBT History Month, broken down by funding period, for the past 5 years. 2. Please outline which Directorate has responsibility for funding LGBT History Month activity and the process by which the funds...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-06
Reference
FOI/19/01260
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the home leave of Robbie McIntosh: FOI release

Details of any correspondence sent to the Scottish Government and its ministers in relation to the home leave of Robbie McIntosh, who attacked Linda McDonald in August 2016. In particular, you requested: Details of the number of complaints received by the Scottish Government, the justice department, ministers or the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
foi-201900001272
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Nicola Sturgeon regarding Fracking: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Nicola Sturgeon on the Scottish Government’s position on fracking between (a) 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018 (b) 1 January 2019 and 31 March 2019. We interpreted your request to mean correspondence from outside of the Scottish Government i.e. from external...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 38 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01018
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contractors daily rates, time in post, time remaining in post: FOI release

How many contractors are engaged on a day rate of more than £1000 excluding VAT, how long they have been with the directorate and how long they will be retained. How many contractors are engaged on a day rate of between £800 and £1000 excluding VAT, how long they have been with the directorate and how long they will be...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1)
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/00952
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documents regarding ministerial engagements in November 2018: FOI release

You asked for any minutes or other official documents in relation to the following nine ministerial engagements in November 2018 which I have added below in the table: Minister Date Organisation/Individual met with / Subject Nicola Sturgeon 14/11/2018 Meeting Adrian O'Neill - Ambassador of Ireland to the United Kingdo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01123
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Request for a review of medical research funding: FOI review

All information, hard or soft copy, emails, documents or other forms of information covered by the relevant legislation, generated by the above correspondence based on the request for a review of medical research funding. Please highlight the advice the government’s response states it received from Denise Coia to Nicol...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/00689 Review
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Concerns over access to flu vaccinations through the NHS: FOI release

You asked for any letters or emails to Nicola Sturgeon or Jeane Freeman from 1 October 2019 to 23 January 2019 on the following topics: concerns over the availability of a flu jab/ jag; inability to receive a flu jab/ jag from a local doctor/ GP; complaints over flu jab/ jag availability; having to pay privately for a ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 88 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-28
Reference
FOI/19/00259
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Getting it Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Please can the Scottish Government provide all correspondence including emails, telephone calls records and minutes between the Scottish Government and the Chair of the Panel Prof. Ian Welsh since September 2018 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-23
Reference
FOI/201900001305
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group review correspondence: FOI release

You asked for ‘the correspondence with the Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group about the review, including regarding any changes to the report requested’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/19/00943
Directorate
Topic
Public sector