Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,845releases indexed
40,830attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,475partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,475 unclear 7,446 not held 3,276 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 631 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5204 s.20 4467 s.34(1) 3768 s.39(2) 3625 s.30 3028 s.17(1) 2970 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2081 s.11(2) 1631 s.29(1) 1241 s.2 1241 s.3 974

Timeline

2026-10 198 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 1,333 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 989 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 740 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 672 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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22,845 matching releases

Aberdeen Private Rented Sector 2012 to 2017: FOI release

The total number of landlords and properties registered with Aberdeen City Council in the Private Rented Sector at 31st December on each year, from 2012 to 2017.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-04-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

The upkeep and condition of Bute House: FOI release

Details all communication the Scottish Government has had regarding the upkeep and condition of Bute House, the First Minister's official residence, over the past three years. This may include copies of emails and other correspondence with Historic Environment Scotland the National Trust, as well as any building report...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.39(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Small Business Bonus Scheme: FOI release

Details of any analysis or briefings in 2017 or 2018 by civil servants on the impact and value-for-money of the Small Business Bonus.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence briefings 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to the handling of an FOI: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information: All correspondence regarding FOI/18/00444 within the Scottish Government. Information should include: correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Direct investment into Scotland, 2014 to 2017: FOI release

A breakdown of how much foreign direct investment into Scotland in each of the last three years has come from: the UK, the EU, and foreign countries.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Export Statistics Scotland: FOI release

You asked for Correspondence (emails, Yammer messages, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between SG ministers or special advisers and civil servants regarding the Exports Statistics Scotland publication prior to its public release.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings 16 attachments
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Public Sector Pay Policy 2018 to 2019: FOI release

The correspondence between the Scottish Government and trade unions on the public sector pay policy 2018-19.

FOI released 100 score correspondence briefings spending s.25(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

First Minister's accommodation during Bute House essential maintenance: FOI release

(A) Please provide details of the First Minister's accommodation after she moved out of Bute House due to essential maintenance. Please provide all communications (emails, memos etc) discussing the subject and also list (to the date of the FoI response): 1. The accommodation (eg hotel) where she has been accommodated ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.39(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of public relations, media and press officers: FOI release

1. The number of public relations, media and press officers/staff employed by the Scottish Government. This should only include civil servants, and not special advisers or political spokesmen/women. 2. The amount of money the Scottish Government has spent paying the salary of these staff in the last three years. 2a. ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence special advisers spending s.2A s.2 s.38(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of applications received for a recent recruitment: FOI release

Can you advise the total number of applications received, how many applicants have been selected for interview and the number of the interviewees who are already employed within the Scottish Government (excluding those from COPFS). In addition, please advise how many applications were received from COPFS staff and the ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Loans and grants provided to Scottish Enterprise board: FOI release

Details of any loans, grants or investments provided by the Scottish Government or Scottish Enterprise in the last 12 months to members of Scottish Enterprise board, either directly to the individual, or indirectly through a business in which they are a director or principal shareholder.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Flood Prevention Schemes submitted for approval: EIR release

'Please provide information on how many Flood Prevention Schemes have been submitted to you for approval since the enactment of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, where it is the Local Authorities intention to implement the scheme through private land holdings without consent and there are unresolved object...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total amount spent on 'Fit For Work Scotland': FOI release

The following information pertaining to the Health Improvement Division, Directorate for Population Health in Scottish Government: Fit for Work Scotland (FFWS) service: 1. Can you provide me with the total amount spent on this service from development (inception) (approx. 2014) through to the present day by the Scott...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A77: Defects inspections and repair programme: EIR release

Can you provide copies of inspections since Christmas, what defects were noted and associated repair programme for these (for both the A77 and the DBFO company). Who oversees the governance of this and ensure the correct action being taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 10 attachments
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cambridge Analytica: FOI release

You asked for the details and evidence of any contact that the Scottish Government has had with Cambridge Analytica, including any invoices for contracts or submissions from Cambridge Analytica for work.

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Planning applications for wind farms and wind turbines: EIR release

1. Details, and 'true copies' of the exact criteria used by Scottish Ministers and their representatives (Reporters) when making a determination on planning applications for wind farms and wind turbines. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes the exact legislation and guidance used in making such a determination. 2...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.25 s.20 s.19 s.57 s.6(1) s.29 s.6 s.10(4)
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

The agreed repayment periods of capital borrowing: FOI release

The agreed repayment periods of capital borrowing in each of the last 4 years up to and including 2018-19, and the amount repaid in each of these last four years, and the amount planned to be repaid each year in the next 10 years.

FOI released 95 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details of any reports of racism 2015-2018: FOI release

Details of any reports of racism in the Scottish Government for each of the last three years, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 so far.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with Prince of Wales regarding education policy: FOI release

Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the Prince of Wales or his representatives regarding education policy and/or educational provision in Scotland relating to Early Years education, primary and secondary education, Further education or secondary education. Communication between Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Number of looked after children: FOI release

1. Number of looked after children by categories of disability status (Yes/No/Not yet assessed/Missing) who were accommodated at some point in the year in statutory residential care home in Scotland. Yearly figures from 2008-2017 requested. 2. Number of looked after children by categories of disability status (Yes/No/...

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.2 10 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Enterprise and Skills Review Implementation Board: FOI release

Details of how many members of the SG's Enterprise and Skills Review Implementation Board subsequently became members of the SG's Strategic Board.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Strategic Board's advice on the economy: FOI release

Details of any advice offered by the Strategic Board to the Scottish Government to deliver growth in the economy.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Farmed Salmon: EIR release

You asked for information on viruses, diseases, bacteria, listeria, salmonella and other disease, viral and bacterial agents in Scottish farmed salmon since 1 January 2017. Upon clarification of your request, I indicated that information relating 2017 has either been supplied in responses to previous requests, or has a...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo: FOI release

1. All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) in relation to the giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates starting 22/...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

People and Communities Funding: FOI release

Requested information for organisations who currently receive PCF (People and Communities Funding) and the amount of funding they each receive from this fund.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector