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

School Inspection retention of inspection dates: FOI release

1. Relating to a previous FOI response where you were informed "In April 2008 inspection information prior to this change has been deleted." You have requested any information related to the decision to delete inspection information prior to April 2008. You have requested to know what the rationale behind the decision...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Independent Review of Transvaginal Mesh: FOI release

Please disclose all correspondence relating to The Scottish Independent Review of the Use, Safety and Efficacy of Transvaginal Mesh Implants in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women between Ministers of the Scottish Government, civil servants, members of the review group includ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.3(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

GCRB and SFC roles and remuneration 2016-2017: FOI release

[GCRB – Glasgow Colleges' Regional Board] [SFC – Scottish Funding Council] Please provide me with the following in electronic format: All email/letter including but not limited to telephone conferencing exchanges (Tripartite) between the GCRB/SFC/Scottish Government relating to the review of staff roles and remunera...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Call logs relating to cones on A1 carriageway: EIR release

Any records, reports, call logs or documented information relating to any calls of cones being in the middle of the A1 carriageway on 9th January 2017. Any records or reports documenting the Police/Traffic Scotland attending this call on 9th January 2017. Any records, calls or reports documenting the date and time you ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Consultation process about Gender Recognition Act 2004: FOI release

Information about any other means by which the public can respond to the Scottish Government consultation on the proposed reform of the Gender Recognition Act as it applies in Scotland; Information about the process by which the consultation questions and composition of the final online consultation were decided on; In...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.2
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Police, Fire and Rescue Service VAT: FOI release

Scottish Government correspondence with the UK Government on Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service VAT from 9 June 2017 to 22 November 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Number of mail items sent by Scottish Government: FOI release

The number of mail items sent by the Scottish Government in each of the past five years (i.e. 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17)? The amount of money spent on sending these items?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

DVLA decision to display Union flag: FOI release

You wrote that the DVLA informed you that Scottish ministers were consulted beforehand on the change for renewed driving licence to display the Union flag. You asked if it was the case (Question 1), what was the content of Scottish Minister's response (Question 2) and sight of the relevant correspondence (Question 3).

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.28(1)
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Queensferry Crossing post completion information: FOI release

1. (a & b) While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, your request for this information is refused under Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) Section 33(1) (b). This exemption applies because disclosure of this information would (or would be likely to) prejudice substantially and have a de...

FOI not held 55 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33(1) s.17(1) s.33 s.6 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

IT systems activity subsequent to Brexit vote: FOI release

Information on IT systems activity within the Scottish Government subsequent to the Brexit vote of 2016. Data on activity undertaken between Friday 24th June 2016 and Friday 3rd November 2017 (inclusive) and raised a number of questions which I will answer in turn.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.31 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications Department public relations contracts: FOI release

Part 1 1. Does your department currently use a private company to undertake any of the following services: Public Relations Social Media Communications External Stakeholder Communications Internal Stakeholder Communications. 2. If yes, can you please confirm: When the current contract was last let When the current ...

FOI released 75 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's visit to Ireland, November 2016: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Nicola Sturgeon's November, 2016 trips to Ireland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence in relation to Coul Links golf development: EIR release

Any and all correspondence (written and / or electronic) between Scottish Government ministers / officials and any of Mike Keiser, Kemper Sports, Todd Warnock, Edward Abel Smith or the Embo Trust on the issue of the Coul Links golf development.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Moore Stephens' audit of SG purchase ledger invoices: FOI release

In regards to Moore Stephens' promotional literature showing the Scottish Government as a client for "Spend Analysis and Recovery Services", you asked: In total how many purchase ledger invoices (volumes) including transactions with all other government bodies, the Scottish Government processes annually (approximately...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.5 s.33(1)
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Paying social care workers the Living Wage: FOI release

All correspondence (emails, letters, briefings, agendas, minutes, phone calls etc.) received by Shona Robison relating to paying social care workers the Living Wage for sleepover shifts since 1 January 2016.

FOI released 95 score correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland contract details: FOI release

Your request: 1. Please can you provide me with a complete cost breakdown of how much funding each successful contractor will receive for their involvement in FSS? This breakdown should include the amount that each individual bidder will receive, per local authority, rather than the lump sum given to each local autho...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.4 s.5 s.7 s.47 s.3 s.20
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Legal challenge to Minimum Alcohol Pricing: FOI release

What was the cost to the public purse for the SWA to challenge MUP? All court fees attributed to SG, how of the finance was taken directly from the public purse. Any SG fees that SWA had to cover as a result of losing the case.

FOI released 70 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Guidance on construction of cycleways: EIR release

Government guidance on the construction of cycleways, including the legal position on allowing cyclists to cycle on a footway not covered by a redetermination order to access a cycle track.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.12 s.6(1)
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm: EIR release

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm Carstairs Junction. Information sought: The relevant period is from 10 September 2017 to 22 November 2017 The correspondence to include all emails, letters, fax transmissions, notes, photographs, meeting notes, telephone calls and minutes of meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Estimates of housing demand broken down by council: FOI release

Information on current or recent housing need, demand and supply. In particular; (1) the number of people considered to be homeless, (2) estimates of housing demand preferably broken down into social housing, private rented and owner-occupier homes, and broken down by council area, (3) estimates of housing starts an...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 'blood suckers' or witchcraft in Malawi: FOI release

You asked for 'Copies of all correspondence including but not limited to, emails, notes of telephone calls, letters, and publications concerning 'blood suckers' or witchcraft in Malawi between 30 August 2017 and 14 November 2017'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

SIMEC Lochaber Hydropower and Liberty Aluminium Lochaber shareholding: FOI release

You asked, in relation to the companies SIMEC LOCHABER HYDROPOWER LTD, SC549864 and LIBERTY ALUMINIUM LOCHABER, SC549732, to confirm: 1. Did the Scottish Ministers, directly or indirectly, hold any shareholding during the period December 15th 2016 to the date of your response letter (November 10th 2017) 2. If so, wha...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Support for Freight Industry budget: FOI release

A list of applicants for Scottish Government Freight Industry grants in 2016/17 and 2017/18 along with a list of all grants given out for the same years. Clarification of your request revealed the query was specifically in relation to the Government's 'Support for Freight Industry' budget.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deputy First Minister's briefing for James Wolffe meeting: FOI release

Details including correspondence (emails, notes, letters, phone calls or other documents including minutes) of John Swinney's meeting with James Wolffe QC on 3 March 2016.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Corrections made to Gaelic signage: FOI release

'Could you please provide me with the following information dating from 2007 until the current date under the Freedom of Information Act Scotland. 1) Number of corrections made to Gaelic signage which had been misspelled across the country, broken down into each region/area and the costs incurred as a result. 2) Deta...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.10(4)
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport