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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Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group review - briefing notes: FOI release

You asked for ‘all briefing notes provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People pertaining to the Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group review, including before the review began and once the report had been drafted.’

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/19/00944
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) correspondence: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence, minutes and discussions, between the Scottish Government and the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) over the last 12 months regarding the operation of the SSMO, its effectiveness and any requests the Scottish Government has made of the SSMO.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/19/01092
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish students failure to obtain undergraduate degree place: FOI release

Details of any correspondence (phone calls, letters, emails, etc) sent to either John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon from parents, pupils, MSPs or organisations on the topic of Scottish students failing to obtain an undergraduate university placement for all reasons other than grades, with a timeframe of between 1 Septembe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01052
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

National Farmers Union correspondence with Fergus Ewing: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and NFU Scotland in May and June 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01119
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Farmers Union and Scottish Government correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between senior Scottish Government civil servants and NFU Scotland in May and June 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33 s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01120
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grants and funding Equality Network/STA: FOI release

Information of all Scottish Government grants made to the Equality Network/STA for work relating to intersex people from 2007/8 onward. You also asked us to provide copies of all correspondence between Equality Network/STA relating to this funding, and any advice provided to Ministers in relation to this funding.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/19/00819
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Delay of devolved benefits concerns correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between any of the Senior Leadership Team at Social Security Scotland regarding the delay of the delivery of devolved benefits and/or any concerns (impact/budgeting/funding/dwp etc) as stated by Cab Sec on 28/02/19 in the last 3 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/19/00915
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Review of FOI-201900000203 EU Exit Civil Contingencies Portfolio: FOI review

Electronic copies of all weekly “EU Exit Civil Contingencies Portfolio” sitreps between 26 November 2018 and 7 February 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/201900000654
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Climate Change Correspondence with Lauren Fabius: FOI release

1. (a) A copy of any correspondence from Laurent Fabius to the Scottish Government sent in June 2018. 2. (b) A copy of any correspondence from the Scottish Government to Laurent Fabius sent between April and June 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/01024
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ushenish, South Uist marine fish farm development: EIR release

Copies of all papers / responses to external enquiries / internal correspondence from Marine Scotland Science relating to the development of a marine fish farm at Ushenish, South Uist at or around National Grid Reference NGR:NF86023620, specifically in respect of the potential implications that such a development would...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/00730
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Education Scotland IT Internal Plans and Strategy: FOI release

Some of the organisation’s information around the internal plans and strategy documents for ICT. The ICT documents from 2019 onwards and the following documents: 1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy – The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart – A visual document that prese...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/01083
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed at [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement named Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services – Interim IT – National [Ref: SP-13-022] and [Ref: SP-13-023] awarded 28 April 2015. [a] Framewo...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/01003 FOI/19/01009
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

We formally request the information listed at [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired we formally request the information listed at [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement named at [f] [a] Framework Public Bodies Contracts Manager’s or Hiring Manager’s name; [b] Job Role; [c] Star...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FO/19/01040 FOI/19/01042
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland security incidents and breaches: FOI release

1. The number and nature of IT security incidents (computers going offline, system crashes or otherwise) in regards to the new benefits system since September 2018. 2. Full details (and any relevant documents) on the number and nature of personal data/GDPR breaches at Social Security since September 2018, broken down ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00764
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Need for an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety: FOI release

All the information related to Paul Wheelhouse’s discussions with the Oil and Gas Authority on whether there is a need for an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety. This should include any correspondence both written and electronic, as well as minutes from any meetings. All information related to Michael Matheson’s ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01007
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings of Fergus Ewing and National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS): FOI release

You asked for “Details of any dates, times and minutes relating to meetings between Fergus Ewing and NFUS in (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38(2A) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00950
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

The Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services - Interim Professional - National [Ref: SP-13-022] & [Ref: SP-13-023] [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement (April 2015) [a] Framework Public Bodies Contracts Manager’s or Hiring Manager’s name; [b] Job Role; [c] Start Date; [d] En...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01036 FOI/19/01037
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Any Cabinet Secretary communications with First Minister on child poverty: FOI release

All papers, minutes, emails or correspondence from any Cabinet Secretary to and from the First Minister on child poverty during the period 2016/17 and 2017/18.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-03
Reference
FOI-19-00995 & 00996
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings of Fergus Ewing and Scottish Environment LINK: FOI release

Details of any dates, times and minutes relating to meetings between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Environment LINK in (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00949
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of the Scottish Screening Committee since 2017: FOI release

You asked for minutes of the Scottish Screening Committee since any meetings held in 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-30
Reference
FOI/19/00903
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Alex Rowley correspondence on draft budget: FOI release

All communications from Alex Rowley MSP on the draft budget in calendar year 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-30
Reference
FOI/19/00705
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Infection control breaches, face fit testing and training, NHS Greater Glasgow/Clyde: FOI review

1. All correspondences sent from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to the Scottish Government in relation to infection control breaches within the health board from 2015 to present - including any contraventions to health and safety laws within the health board 2. Correspondences relating to face fit testing / mask fittin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.30 s.17 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-29
Reference
FOI/19/00588 Review
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Protection of Wild Mammals review & Code of Practice: foxhounds packs - costs: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1. the financial cost attributed to the Scottish Governments Lord Bonomy review of the Protection of Wild Mammals Scotland Act 2002. 2. the financial cost in establishing the Scottish Government chaired stakeholder group formed to establish a Code of Practice for Scottish M...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-04-29
Reference
FOI/19/00942
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector