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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Saltire posts from the Permanent Secretary: FOI release

Saltire posts from the Permanent Secretary and any online responses from staff which may have been posted online since 6 May 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
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

General Teaching Council for Scotland: FOI review

Any advice or other material (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or proposed replacement of the GTCS Any communication (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or the proposed replacement of the GTCS Details - including all supporting documents - of any meetings at...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

Ward 15 Royal Alexandra Hospital Paisley: FOI release

What communications were there between the Health Secretary and/or the Scottish Government and local representatives Mhairi Black MP, George Adam MSP and Tom Arthur MSP in relation to ward 15 of Royal Alexandra Hospital Paisley since September 2015? Please provide a copy of all correspondence, and details of what actio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

General Teaching Council for Scotland: FOI release

Any advice or other material (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or proposed replacement of the GTCS Any communication (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCSand/or the proposed replacement of the GTCS Details - including all supporting documents - of any meetings at ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meeting with representatives from ExxonMobil: FOI release

(a) A copy of any pre-meeting briefing; confirmation of all people in attendance at all meetings; agendas for all meetings; notes or minutes taken and/or action points decided during all meetings; and any post meeting briefings in relation to all meetings between any Scottish Government Minister(s) and any representati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence and any records of that correspondence (including minutes, records of phone calls, agendas, meetings, emails, letters, handwritten notes etc.) between (i) Kenneth Hogg and (ii) Paul Johnston or anyone in Michael Matheson's private office (including the minister himself) on the subject of the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Belief bodies prescribed under Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977: FOI release

Information relating to requests from belief bodies to become prescribed under the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977, as amended by the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014. Specifically you asked for all correspondence between belief bodies and civil servants relating to requests to become prescribed as above...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Ferries procurement review stakeholder engagement: FOI release

Only 2 locations, Stornoway and Benbecula are CHFS specific. TS would appear to assume, that meetings in Oban and Glasgow would cover the rest of the CHFS network…Please forward a copy of, (alt link to) the minutes of these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings with leader of Glasgow City Council: FOI release

A list of meetings, the attendance and minutes of any meetings between the leader of Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and/or the First Minister of Scotland between May 2017 and the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with Scottish Council for Independent Schools: FOI release

Copies of any communication between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools from January 2015 – present and excluding materials related to Scottish Government working groups unless those groups relate specifically to the operations of private schools (so, for example, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 20 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics: FOI release

Any correspondence between any minister or staff member of Culture, Tourism and Major Events Directorate and Creative Scotland regarding Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics (FREIGHT DESIGN (SCOTLAND) LIMITED of 49 Virginia Street, Glasgow, G1 1TS) between July, 2010 and September 2017'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

Any analysis or advice (internal or external) provided to the Scottish Government regarding the reliability/statistical robustness of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) Any analysis or advice (internal or external) provided to the Scottish Government regarding the reliability/statistical robustness ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Discussions around charitable status of private schools: FOI release

All material held regarding any discussions around the charitable status of private schools in Scotland (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any other relevant documents) from January 2016 – present All material held regarding any di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Land Value Tax: FOI release

Email correspondence between Scottish Ministers on the possible introduction of land value tax Documentation outlining evidence and assessments of the feasibility of land value tax

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

NHS in Scotland 2017 Audit Scotland report: FOI release

All draft copies of the Audit Scotland report NHS in Scotland 2017 sent to the Scottish Government and correspondence relating to those drafts (FoI/17/02497) and all correspondence between the Scottish Ministers, civil servants and special advisers and Audit Scotland about the report NHS in Scotland 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Non-invasive Prenatal Testing: FOI release

You asked for documentation relating to NIPT assessment, including, but not limited to: Initial project stages: Strategic Case Economic Case (1st draft) SWOT Analysis PRINCE2 Project Initiation Document

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with NHS Borders: FOI release

Please provide a copy of any correspondence between the Scottish Government and NHS Borders in July 2017. Did any representative from the Scottish Government have a meeting with NHS Borders staff in that month, and if so what was discussed?

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25 18 attachments
Published
2018-01-29
Reference
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Justice Directorate and Ministerial Portfolio expenses over £500: FOI release

You asked for more details (emails, notes, correspondence, invoices, receipts) and an explanatory narrative for two electronic Purchasing Card (ePC) transactions over £500 for the month of October 2017: Directorate for Justice, Funeral Services Limited for £1188.00 and Ministerial Portfolios, www.johnlewis.com for £679...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1)
Published
2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

EU rules regarding university fee funding for students: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence and details of meetings, minutes, briefing and/or agendas dated between the 1st January 2009 to the 11th December 2017 between the Scottish Government and any EU bodies regarding EU rules about university fee funding and the obligation to fund tuition fees for students from member states.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Irish Government regarding European Union: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Irish Government since June 2016 regarding the European Union. All minutes of meetings between the Scottish Government and the Irish Government since June 2016 regarding the European Union. You indicated you were content to limit the search within the Director...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communication with Hometown Foundation: FOI release

1. Communication between ScotGov and the Hometown Foundation (from 23/12/16 to present) 2. Communication between ScotGov and the Schools' Education Trust 3. Communication between ScotGov and either of Bill Nicol or Robert Durward (that are not covered by parts 1 and 2 of this request) (January 2014 – Present) 4. Con...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.15 s.17 s.14(2) s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-01-11
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fiona Hyslop's MSP visit to Brussels and Malta: FOI release

Any physical or digital correspondence along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning Fiona Hyslop or occurring during her visit to Brussels and Malta in October 2016

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector