Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,877releases indexed
39,512attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,123partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,123 unclear 7,200 not held 3,071 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4941 s.20 4283 s.34(1) 3599 s.39(2) 3484 s.30 2885 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2383 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1573 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 13 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 924 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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Prematurely retired in the interest of efficiency: FOI release

1. The numbers recorded as having prematurely retired in the interest of efficiency of the service by Health Board, including Special Health Boards from 2010 - 2016. 2. Information to be categorised by broad salary bands, or whatever is most appropriate to minimise disclosure. 3. Average length of service.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Behavioural analysis on income tax banding: FOI release

Information covering: Any documents, data, briefs or otherwise detailing behavioural analysis undertaken or examined by the Scottish Government from 1 June 2016 to 1 October 2017. Information should include any behavioural analysis on income tax at each banding (particularly higher and additional rates) and any behavi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.17(1) 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry sponsorship team: FOI release

Details of the Scottish Government's sponsorship team to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. Information should include who comprises the team, when they were appointed, their position at the Scottish Government, and who they report to. Information should also include previous members of the sponsorship team from January...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Jamie Hepburn's trip to Brussels: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Jamie Hepburn's January, 2017 trip to Brussels

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Lady Smith's appointment to the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

The date and correspondence of when John Swinney, Nicola Sturgeon, or the relevant Scottish Minister if it is another, contacted the Lord President of the Court of Session to consult them regarding the appointment of Lady Smith to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Development of Rental Income Guarantee Scheme (RIGS): FOI release

All feasibility reports, meeting papers, emails, correspondence, presentations, budget projections and consultation input from stakeholders relating to the development of the Rental Income Guarantee Scheme (RIGS).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.33 s.33(2) s.27(1) 14 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

A83 road signs between Drishaig and Dunderave: EIR release

The following information regarding "caution slippery surface" signs on the A83, 1.5 miles from the Oyster Bar: "I would also request under the freedom of information act the dates that these signs were put up and/or put up again after falling down." To which you clarified that the required date of your request as 11...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister statement on the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

Any information (documents, meetings, correspondence, minutes of meetings, emails, briefs, notes or otherwise) regarding Nicola Sturgeon statement on 30 June in the Scottish parliament that 'To answer Iain Gray directly, we have instructed officials to begin planning for the appointment of a new panel member, with that...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Richard Lochhead meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Richard Lochhead, then Cabinet Secretary of Rural Affairs, relating 'tail docking/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017' to hel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 20 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Business Development Bank correspondence and information: FOI release

You asked for the briefings, policy papers and correspondence between ministers and civil servants on a Scottish National Investment Bank; the total amount of loans and grants given out by the Scottish Investment Bank in each year since its creation and for the briefings, policy papers and correspondence between minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.14(2) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Ineos: FOI release

'Email correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ineos between 1 September 2017 and 24 October 2017.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

John Swinney's meeting with Andi Lavery and INCAS: FOI release

1. Minutes and any correspondence surrounding John Swinney's meeting with Andi Lavery and INCAS on 30 August 2016. 2. Also, minutes and any correspondence surrounding John Swinney's meeting with'historic child sex abuse survivors' on 7 Juliy 2016, as mentioned in his ministerial engagements.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Angela Constance meeting survivors of historical child abuse: FOI release

Any correspondence and documents (minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs or otherwise) surrounding Angela Constance's meeting with survivors of historical child abuse on March 21, 2016. Any correspondence and documents (minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs or otherwise) surroundi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence, briefing papers and meetings with Amazon: FOI release

You asked: Please provide a copy of all (a) correspondence and (b) minutes of meetings and discussions, from during the last 2 years, between the Scottish Government and Amazon. Please provide a copy of any internal Scottish Government documents (a) that were prepared to support ministers, or (b) by ministers, in rela...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Communications between Education Scotland/Dumfries and Galloway Council: FOI release

All information contained in communications between Education Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Council since January 1 2017. You indicated that we could exclude from this list anything to do with individual school inspections outwith the jurisdiction of the Schools (Consultation) Act 2010.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.25 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Notes associated with FOI 2016/0022964: FOI release

You asked for: "I have previously referred to item 2016/0022964 (with area manager for the A86). I would like to see the notes associated with that reference".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish National Parks funding: EIR release

You asked for: How much funding have Scottish National Parks received in the last financial year from the European Commission, its programmes and agencies? How much funding have Scottish national parks received in the past five financial years from the European Commission, its programmes and agencies?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Mike Russell's trips to Germany and Brussels: FOI release

All correspondence physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Michael Russell's November 2016 trips to Germany and Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.32 s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Mike Russell's trip to Brussels: FOI release

All correspondence physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during the Ministers June 2017 trip to Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.32 s.17(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Primary Radar Mitigation Scheme(s): EIR release

You asked for: Copies of all Primary Radar Mitigation Scheme(s) under Condition 6 of the Kype Muir wind farm consent submitted to the Scottish Ministers and approved by them, or confirmation that no such scheme has been lodged and/or approved; Copies of any amendments to any Primary Radar Mitigation Scheme so submitte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence and meetings involving Mr Benny Higgins: FOI release

You asked for 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: a. Between Scottish Ministers, special advisors, civil servants or officials and Mr Benny Higgins and the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

A90 defect and post-accident highway inspection reports: EIR release

I am instructed on behalf of British Telecommunications plc in connection with a personal injury claim being brought by the above named Claimant for personal injuries sustained following an alleged accident on 26 April 2016 near to the Esso Petrol Station at 565 North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen AB16 7GD. I have been info...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 16 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Suspended Officials: FOI release

In your request, you asked for the following information: How many Scottish Government officials were suspended broken down for 2015, 2016 and 2017. Including any information on reasons for suspension and the cost to the Scottish Government of suspending those officials.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Potential for immigration to be devolved: FOI release

'Any analysis of the potential for immigration to be devolved conducted by Scottish Government ministers and officials in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Any correspondence conducted during 2016 and 2017 (meetings, minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs, notes or otherwise) involving Nicola Sturgeon surroundin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.27(1) s.29(1)A 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Correspondence from Fiona Hyslop's trip to Austria: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Fiona Hyslop MSP's June, 2017 trip to Austria.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector