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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Life Chances of Young People in Scotland report: FOI release

"All drafts of the report 'The Life Chances of Young People in Scotland' presented to the Scottish Government, and all correspondence relating to the preparation of the report and drafts between: the independent poverty adviser, Scottish ministers, civil servants and special advisers from 1 May 2017 to 3 July 2017 incl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Potato crops in Scotland 2015-2017: FOI release

Information regarding specific potato growing crops – crop varieties and hectares; grades in 2015, 2016 and 2017; related field inspections; related meetings and action taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2)
Published
2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Framework for Provision of Digital Marketing Services: FOI release

FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES – SP-16-010 Please can you provide full sight of the 5 successful tenders submitted for the digital marketing services framework, namely: 1. Cello Signal2. Storm ID3. The Gate Worldwide4. Union Advertising5. Whitespace FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF CREATIVE ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.2 14 attachments
Published
2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings of Israel-Palestine Learning and Teaching Resource: FOI Release

A copy of the minutes were requested, including any agreed actions, in relation to the following meetings regarding the Israel-Palestine Learning and Teaching Resource:  19 November 2015  14 January 2016  9 May 2017  11 May 2017

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inspection of Argyll and Bute Councils' Educational Services: FOI release

All correspondence made and received in relation to the inspection of the educational functions of Argyll and Bute Council. All correspondence made and received in relation to the timing of publication of the report on the inspection of the educational functions of Argyll and Bute Council.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Invitations to Bute House dinner in March 2017: FOI Release

A copy of each invitation, paper or electronic, to a dinner in Bute House on 21 March 2017 for those people listed below; Anne Budge Katherine Garret-Cox Jayne-Anne Gadhia Marie Macklin Jim McColl Sir Ian Wood Sir David Murray Calum Paterson Sir Ewan Brown CBE Chris van der Kuyl Dan MacDonald Sir Brian Souter Togethe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Framework for Provision of Digital Marketing Services: FOI release

Five successful applicants submissions for the FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES SP-16-010.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provision of IT Consumables 2016: FOI release

A copy of awarded tenderers submission for the provision of IT Consumables 2016/S 200-361672, under the Freedom of Information Act.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings contracts spending s.33(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs associated with implementation of national bargaining: FOI release

How much additional money will be provided by the Scottish Government towards meeting the costs associated with the implementation of national bargaining? What date(s) has this money been released, or will be released, by Scottish Government? When will this money be paid to Colleges Scotland? Please provide copies of a...

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister's Standing Council on Europe: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications between the First Minister and members of her Standing Council on Europe since July 2016. All correspondence between the First Minister and members of her Standing Council on Europe since July 2016. All minutes and notes taken of meetings between the First Minister and individuals on h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Jim McColl Clyde Blowers Capital: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the progress meeting with Jim McColl of Clyde Blowers Capital held on 2nd March 2017. A copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting. If any of these documents con...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial briefing for meeting of Joint Ministerial Committee: FOI release

The briefing given to Mike Russell and Nicola Sturgeon ahead of meetings of the Joint Ministerial Council from 23 June 2016.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.38(1)
Published
2017-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Michael Russell, Dr Eberhard and Christine Sasse meeting: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Dr Eberhard and Christine Sasse on 9 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial correspondence in relation to Scottish Budget 2017-2018: FOI release

Any correspondence between the First Ministers Office and Derek Mackay on one hand and Patrick Harvie and Willie Rennie regarding the 2017-18 Budget.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meeting between Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Dorchester: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Dorchester on 29 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Meeting between Michael Russell and Dr Tannam:FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Dr Etain Tannam on 8 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Repairs carried out by BEAR Scotland February 2017: FOI release

"I am currently in the dispute with Bear Scotland regarding some damage to my car caused, I believe, by damaged road surface for which they are responsible. What I wanted to know was: when were these repairs carried out was the timing of this in accordance with some pre-arranged schedule and, if so, when was that sche...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road mitigation measures for wildlife in Scotland: FOI release

"I am doing a research project at Cardiff University for Project Splatter and I am trying to build a database of all the road mitigation measures that are in place for wildlife across the UK. Is there a way of accessing a list of all the measures in place in Scotland." To which you updated your request on 12 June to:...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 20 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary meeting with Faculty of Advocates: FOI release

Minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Gordon Jackson and Angela Graham on 15 March 2017 All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Constitution and democracy, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting with Royal Scottish Geographical Society: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution for meeting with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society held on 16.03.2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(2) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Tim Alderslade CEO Airlines UK: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution to meeting with Tim Alderslade CEO of Airlines UK on the Air Departure Tax held on 1st March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting ABTA on Air Departure Tax: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution to meeting with ABTA on the Air Departure Tax held on 2nd March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Extent of specific Transport Scotland maintained trunk roads: EIR release

Confirmation of the extent of Transport Scotland adopted road at the following locations: POI Location Description Co-ordinates 1 A87 - East Pier Junction at Kyle of Lochalsh 57.281234, -5.709221 2 A87 - West Pier Junction at Kyle of Lochalsh 57.280956, -5.716437 3 Kyleakin Roundabout 57.272584, -5.744795 4 A87 - Broa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 16 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meeting with Scottish Retail Consortium about Apprenticeship Levy: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Employability and Training with regard to the meeting with the Scottish Retail Consortium in relation to the meeting on the Apprenticeship Levy held on 14th March 2017. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you requ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.29
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Hiring and remit of John Sturrock QC: FOI release

A copy of any internal analysis on the cost of using John Sturrock QC to assist in the FE lecturers dispute. A copy of any payments made to John Sturrock QC. A copy of any bills received from John Sturrock QC. A copy of all correspondence between ministers, advisors and civil servants regarding the hiring of and remit ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector