Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 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 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 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 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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22,874 matching releases

Correspondence between Education Scotland and Kilgraston School: FOI release

'Copies of all of correspondence, notes of calls, and memos between Education Scotland and Kilgraston School, their representatives, or their solicitors. Copies of all inspection reports of independent schools by the Registrar of Independent Schools, between 21 January 2015 and 21 January 2018. If it makes the request...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Payments to the National Autistic Society: FOI release

'How much money does the Scottish Government given annually to: NAS Scotland, Central Chambers, 1st Floor, 109 Hope Street, Glasgow; and, How much money does the Scottish Government given annually to: The National Autistic Society, 393 City Road, London. Could I have a breakdown of what the monies are actually intende...

FOI released 70 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Mammal deaths adjacent to salmon farms in 2017: EIR release

Marine mammals (e.g. seals) killed by salmon farms during 2017

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings with the Confederation of Business Industry: FOI release

A list of the meeting dates and locations that Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing has had with the Confederation of British industry in 2016 and 2017. I also request a copy of all background notes and/or briefings provided to the Cabinet Secretary with regard to meetings with the CBI. In addition, and again under Freedom...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to location for Berlin trade hub: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and either Scottish Enterprise or Scottish Development International on the topic of a location for the Berlin trade hub.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.31(1) s.29 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

'Scotland's Place in Europe:People, Jobs and Investment' report: FOI release

The content of all documents that include discussion of possible launch locations for the Scottish Government report Scotland's Place in Europe: People, Jobs and Investment, which was published in January this year. Your request asked that this include any relevant emails, reports and minutes of meetings and where appr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to National Investment Bank in 2017: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between Eleanor Emberson and any one of: Nicola Sturgeon, Nicola Sturgeon's staff, Special Advisers, Ministers or Senior Civil Servants on the topic of a National Investment Bank in 2017.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.14 s.25 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.14(2) s.14O s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Briefings on Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

Any civil service briefings on the Scottish National Investment Bank, Scottish Investment Bank or Business Development Bank in 2017 or 2018 to date. ​

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.14 s.25 s.30 s.17(1) s.14(2) s.14O s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cloud computing services: FOI release

1. How much the Scottish Government, including its departments and agencies, spent on cloud computing services in the 2015-16 financial year; the 2016-17 financial year; the 2017-18 financial year to the end of December 2017; and whether or not these figures include VAT. 2. Which suppliers the government has used sinc...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Inverkeithing High School: FOI release

Sight of all the correspondence between Alex Rowley MSP and Cabinet Ministers/FM in relation to a new high school to replace Inverkeithing High School 2016-2018.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Data breaches at Education Scotland: FOI release

1. Can you confirm if there were any successful data breaches in 2016/2017? i.e. sensitive, protected or confidential data was copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen or used by an individual unauthorized to do so. Whether this be from an internal source or externally. 2. If there were any data breaches, could you provide...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Business Gateway: FOI release

The rate of businesses started, number still trading after 12 months of businesses started using the Business Gateway resource and the number of people who approached Business Gateway but did not start a business. Details concerning the experience of the self-employment advisors of Business Gateway and Invest in Renfre...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Burns supper costs in Brussels: FOI release

The costs of the Scottish Government Burns Supper in Brussels on 22 January 2018, where the dinner was held and the costs of travel and accommodation for Fiona Hyslop and any other Scottish Government representatives that attended the dinner. I would also like to ask for the full list of attendees to the dinner.

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

SAAS Discretionary Funds provided to UK Students: FOI release

Information on the Discretionary Fund provided by the Scottish Government to UK Students for the past three years. 1. The number of students in total that applied for the fund. 2. The number of applications to the fund that were successful. 3. The total amount of money that was paid to successful applicants. If pos...

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.1 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Chief Constable's leave of absence: FOI release

1. For what purpose a meeting room in the Scottish Parliament was booked by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on 9 November 2017 from 2pm-4pm. and for information relating to the Scottish Government's engagement with stakeholders in relation to the former Chief Constable's leave of absence. (N.B. given the context, we...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Electronic dog training collars and prong training collars: EIR release

Copies of all documents and information relating to electronic dog training collars and prong training collars presented to the Scottish Government by the Dog's Trust, Kennel Club and RSPCA. This would include any scientific studies, case studies, statistics and reports on their use or effects on dogs. I'd further lik...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

ELC funded places in partner provider nurseries: FOI release

The current hourly rate for 2018/19 and 2019/2020 to be paid by each of the 32 Local Authority Councils for ELC funded places in partner provider nurseries across Scotland, for eligible 2 year olds (where applicable) and 3-5 years.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Cost of the opening of the Queensferry crossing: FOI release

1. I would like to know the costs of lighting the Queensferry bridge, also the projection costs for the evening opening "photocall" by the first minister. 2. And list of suppliers.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding 'Early Learning and Childcare' report: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers, civil servants and special advisors with Audit Scotland regarding the 'Early Learning and Childcare' report published 15 February 2018. This should include any internal communications, external communications, meetings arranged, requested changes and any other r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Applications for the Home Energy Scotland Loan: FOI release

1. How many people have been successful, in their applications for the Home Energy Scotland Loan? 2. How many people have been unsuccessful, in their applications for the Home Energy Scotland Loan? 3. How much has been paid out from the Scottish Government for the Home Energy Scotland Loan for each year that the loan...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Works required for completion of M8/M73/M74: EIR release

The following information: List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the M8/M73/M74 improvement works, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works. The timeframe planned for the completion of 'sn...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Works required for the completion of A9: EIR release

The following information: 1. List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works, 2. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works, 3. The timeframe planned for the completion ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings relating to corporal punishment of children: FOI release

Information on meetings with and resources provided to: Children are Unbeatable! (CAU!) The Global Initiative to End all Corporal Punishment of Children The Children's Rights Alliance The Commission on Children and Violence in the UK Peter Newell You are asking about the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2017...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector