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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Staff suspended or dismissed 2015-17: FOI release

The number of Scottish Government staff suspended during the years 2015, 2016 and up to September 1 2017, broken down by year, month, directorate and reason for suspension. The number of Scottish Government staff dismissed during the years 2015, 2016 and up to September 1 2017, broken down by year, month, directorate a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Chinese Government regarding Edinburgh Zoo pandas: FOI release

In relation to the recent response to a Freedom of Information request on the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo, a copy of the request and a copy of the response to the request, including the information which was disclosed.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, 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

Communications between Joe FitzPatrick and Paschal Donohoe: FOI release

All communications in the request for a meeting, organisation of the meeting and communications between Joe FitzPatrick and Irish minister Paschal Donohoe on 11 April 2017 Any notes or minutes taken during the meeting All briefing documents made for the Minister for Parliamentary Business in advance of the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Chinese Ambassador dinner attended by Keith Brown: FOI release

Copies of all information contained in correspondence including (but not exclusive to) e-mails, letters, memos, minutes or other electronic or hand written notes of conversations or telephone calls: details including (but not exclusive to) invitations, attendance lists, reports, briefing notes with regards to the event...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Incident on A85 Perth to Crieff Road: FOI release

Incident on 6 June 2017. Locus: A85 Perth to Crieff Road approximately 2 miles east of Gilmerton. 1. Any details held by you relative to this incident, whether this be accident report investigative documentation or correspondence between you and a third party regarding the incident. 2. Details of any remedial action...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.6 s.7 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

BBC FOI/EIR requests: FOI release

The following information: 'You have disclosed that up to 26 July of this year you have received 21 FOI/EIR requests from the BBC: /publications/foi-17-01752/ Please provide details of these 21 requests and your responses to date.'

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Costing and business plan for post-graduate teaching bursary: FOI release

Any costings, business plans and other documents around the announcement of a post graduate teaching bursary and whether any modelling has been done on the expected take up of this bursary.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Online availability of school inspection reports: FOI release

Confirmation of who authorised the decision to delete school inspection reports dated prior to April 2008, and when this authorisation was given. Confirmation of who authorised the decision to make school inspection reports more than 5 years old no longer available to the public online, and when this authorisation was ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Israel and Palestine learning resources correspondence: FOI release

Details of any correspondence between Sandra White or Ross Greer and John Swinney on the topic of Israel and Palestine learning resources between 1 April and 19 October 2017.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister meeting Dr Tim Cook: FOI release

All communications in the request for a meeting, organisation of the meeting and communications between Apple and the Scottish Government in relation to the First Minister's meeting with Dr Tim Cook on April 3, 2017. Any notes or minutes taken during the meeting. All briefing documents made for the First Minister in ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Permanent Secretary correspondence to Scottish political party leaders: FOI release

You asked "for the minutes of meeting and correspondence held between Leslie Evans and the leaders of the political parties in The Scottish Parliament from 25 November 2015 to the 10 May 2016".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 22 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Police Gazetteer system: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence/emails and minutes from any meetings since April 2012 between the Scottish Government and HMICS or Police Scotland relating to the Police Scotland gazetteer system.

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence with Teach First: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Teach First from 1 April 2017 to 4 October 2017. Details (and associated documents) of any meetings (whether face to face or via alternative means such as telephone) between the Scottish Government and Teach First from 1 April 2017 to 4 October 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 18 attachments
Published
2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Internal complaint system: FOI release

The following information: Details of any complaint system about fellow staff members that exists within the Scottish Government, including complaints of verbal and sexual harassment. Information should include details of how employees are able to report harassment, and any figures broken down for the last five years ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

A list of who worked for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry on 5 May 2016. Information should include but not be limited to, Scottish Government employees who were seconded and which department they were seconded from, and on whose authorisation.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.4(1)
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Baby Box contract with APS Group (Scotland) Limited: FOI release

Could you please provide a full copy of the contract between the Scottish Government and the APS Group for the provision of the baby box. Could you please also provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the APS Group about the baby box scheme. This should include correspondence both sent and receive...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.12
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding design and funding of Picardy Place: FOI release

Correspondence with the City of Edinburgh Council, Scottish Futures Trust and/or people acting on behalf of the St James Quarter developers, where the design and funding of Picardy Place, in Edinburgh was discussed; and All meeting papers, Scottish Government briefing notes, power point presentations or other materials...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Selection process for 2017 Robert Owen award: FOI release

1. Details of the selection process for the 2017 Robert Owen award. 2. Confirmation of when the decision to give the award to Lindsey Watt was made. 3. Confirmation of when Lindsey Watt was informed that she would receive the 2017 Robert Owen award. 4. Copies of any Scottish Government correspondence related to the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications between First Minister and Catalonian regional government: FOI release

1. All communications between the office of the First Minister and the Catalonian regional government from 1st January 2016 to date. 2. All communications between ministers of the Scottish Cabinet and the Catalonian regional government from 1st January 2016 to date. On 18 October 2017 we contacted you to seek clarifi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

International Council of Education Advisers report, stakeholder involvement: FOI release

You asked for anything circulated to stakeholders meaning all of those involved in the process of preparing and publishing the report in question, particularly including ICEA members, Scottish government staff, Education Scotland staff and Scottish Ministers. You also asked for comments from all of these individuals.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications and Ministerial visits to Glasgow Prestwick Airport: FOI release

Please list all: All ministerial visits by Scottish Government ministers to Glasgow Prestwick Airport since 1 January 2015, by name of minster, date of visit, purpose of visit and names of primary attendees. Please release agendas and minutes for each of the above. All meetings between Scottish Government ministers ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Initial report by International Council of Education Advisers: FOI release

Any correspondence with members or representatives of the international council of education advisers regarding the publication of its initial report, published July 2017. This should include any feedback on draft documents/findings, any requested changes, discussion of public release, etc. You also asked to provide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2017-10-30
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Rural Development Programme, parliamentary questions and correspondence: FOI release

You asked for correspondence between the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division (SGRPID) and Fergus Ewing MSP regarding changes to the budget allocations within the Scottish Rural Development Programme for 2017 and correspondence between the SGRPID and Fergus Ewing MSP in relation to answers to the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector