Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,801releases indexed
40,764attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,454partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-26newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,454 unclear 7,434 not held 3,269 released 1,596 already published 710 cost limit 630 clarification 375 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5188 s.20 4459 s.34(1) 3755 s.39(2) 3619 s.30 3020 s.17(1) 2964 s.25(1) 2543 s.10(4) 2077 s.11(2) 1627 s.2 1240 s.29(1) 1237 s.3 973

Timeline

2026-10 154 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,329 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 987 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 738 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 709 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 669 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 662 releases · 25.5 avg days
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22,801 matching releases

The size of Biggar Primary School: FOI release

Did South Lanarkshire Council or their Agents make application to the Secretary of State or Scottish Ministers for exemption from the minimum areas of a school site defined with the Schools Premises Regulations 1967 in respect of Biggar Primary School which has a design capacity of 316-450 pupils? Have South Lanarkshir...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.19
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Invoices from SWA and SGF and agreement documentation: FOI release

Copies of the invoices or other documentation submitted to the Scottish Government by the Scottish Grocers' Federation and the Scottish Wholesale Association or their advisers requesting payment of the [above] amounts [£18,000; £3,000] together with any vouchers supporting those invoices or other documentation; and Cop...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

North/South Lanarkshire property price threshold reviews and calculation: FOI release

A copy of all property price threshold reviews carried out under the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme since its inception in 2009 until April 2018 for each of the price thresholds in the North and South Lanarkshire area. You also requested details as to how these thresholds are calculated and what independent adjudica...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Discussions: Law Society Scotland and Faculty of Advocates: FOI release

Information on what was discussed between the Law Society of Scotland and Scottish Justice Ministers at the last 4 meetings between them with reference to the regular access to Ministers given to the Law Society of Scotland. Can you confirm if the Faculty of Advocates are given any form of regular meetings with Justice...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Minutes and communications for GIRFEC meeting 23/11/2012: FOI release

This FOI request relates to minutes of the GIRFEC programme board meeting held on 27 November 2012, in particular to the section under the heading 'Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)', and subsequent action points. See: http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0043/00430746.pdf Please provide the minutes of, and all internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding exceptional payments to Prison Officers:FOI release

Information contained in correspondence, between former Cabinet Minister for Justice Mr Mathieson or any Scottish Government officials, acting on his behalf and Phil Fairlie and or Andy Hogg from The Prison Officers Association (Scotland) relating to all meetings between the above since Jan 2014 in relation to the Scot...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic

Money invested in Caledonia Cremations/spend on Ministerial cars:FOI release

1) Since the creation of Caledonia Cremations part of the Community Renewal charity and part of a social enterprise initiative how much money has the Scottish Government invested into this business. 2) How much money has the Scottish Government spent on Ministerial cars and other related transport for Ministers for th...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.14(2) s.14 s.14O s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Status and report of Mental Health Strategy's Action3: FOI release

"In the Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027 published last year point 3 reads: 'Commission the development of a Matrix of evidence-based interventions to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.' Please could you let me know what the status is of this? And if you have a report please send it...

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-30
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Numbers of Special Advisers since 2011: FOI release

"Under The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would be obliged if you could send me, in electronic and letter form, I wish to know the number of Government Special Advisors appointed by the Scottish Government/Executive since April 2011 to the present date, 16th June 2018. For all branches and departments of...

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2018-07-30
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Review of complaints handling in relation to policing: FOI release

Information contained in the appointment process of Elish Angiolini to review the processes for handling complaints against the police and investigating serious incidents and alleged misconduct, and information on how much she is to be paid for this review and information contained in communications, documents & discus...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-30
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings of GIRFEC National Implementation Support Group (NISG): FOI release

All minutes/notes/summaries of meetings of the GIRFEC National Implementation Support Group (NISG) since November 2016 to the present date.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scrutiny of grants paid to Scottish Police staff associations:FOI release

Following your email of 27 June 20018, requesting a review of FoI case FoI/18/01572, I sought further clarification of the information you required under this case and you responded on 4 July 2018. A separate response will be issued to you on the review but please find below a response to your email of 4 July 2018, now...

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Prosecutions for use of drone(s) to commit crime: FOI release

1. How many prosecutions took place in 2017 for the use of a drone to commit a criminal offence? These are crimes that would typically be prosecuted using the Air Navigation Order legislation. 2. How many prosecutions took place in 2017 in total of all crimes? (This is just to derive a percentage of drone prosecutions...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.94 s.25(1)
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Employees identifying as severely/profoundly deaf: FOI release

How many people does the Scottish Government currently employ that were severely or profoundly deaf in both ears prior to appointment? This excludes people with age related hearing loss. How many people has the Scottish government employed in the last ten years that were severely or profoundly deaf in both ears prior ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Applications for licences to shoot seals on salmon farms:EIR release

Copies of all applications for licences to shoot seals on salmon farms since 1 February 2016. Please also provide copies of all reports submitted by marksmen since 1 February 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Support for Scottish Open and 2019 Solheim Cup: FOI release

The details of the financial support that the Scottish Government supplies to the following golf events: 1. The Scottish Open (Annual Basis) 2. The Open (Annual Basis) 3. The 2019 Solheim Cup.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Comments made by Gillian Martin in her blog: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence throughout June 2018 between officials, special advisers, Ministers, and any charities, equality groups or individual LGBT campaigners regarding comments made by Gillian Martin in her blog. You also sought details of any phone calls made by Special Advisers, officials or Ministers regarding...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Common Grazing Committees granted Business Reference Numbers: EIR review

1. Total number of Common Grazing Committees which have been granted Business Reference Numbers (BRN). 2. The total number of Common Grazing Committees which have had IACS applications validated as approved in the years 2016, 2017 and as at today's date for 2018. 3. The total combined value of payments made under the...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.20
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence with Stonewall 27/06 and 28/06: FOI release

Copies of any and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Stonewall Scotland and The Equality Network on 27/06/18 and 28/06/18. I sought clarification of your ask, and you indicated that you were seeking correspondence in relation to Ministerial appointments, and in particular a statement released by th...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Ministerial diary: Angela Constance's trip to Italy: FOI release

'I would like to submit an FOI for the ministerial diary for Angela Constance for when she was in Italy on 5 February to 5 March (according to the ministerial engagements release may be an error) including engagements and she met with; I would also like to ask for her personal costs associated with the visit and for an...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25 s.29 s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Report of Council of International Education Advisers 2016-2018: FOI release

May I request information on the total costs of producing the final report of the Council of International Education Advisers 2016-2018, published yesterday? Included in these costs, could I see a breakdown of the elements contributing to the total cost, including but not limited to: 1. Any and all expenses incurred ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2018-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial diary: Shirley-Anne Somerville's trip to Belgium: FOI release

The ministerial diary for Shirley-Anne Somerville for when she was in Belgium on 26 March including engagements and who she met with; I would also like to ask for her personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied her; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staff that a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

A85: road maintenance, repairs and inspections: EIR release

1. We wish to request access to access to documentation pertaining to all maintenance, repair and inspection works performed by BEAR Scotland on the A85 road at the area known as Fowlis Wester to Gilmerton and on the land bordering on The Abercairny Estate. 2. We also wish to request access to all documentation held a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport