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

Senior Civil Servant correspondence regarding building cladding: EIR release

You asked for: Any correspondence between Scottish Government ministers or their staff and/or special advisers and/or senior civil servants on the topic of cladding or ACM cladding between August 10 and September 5, 2017. Any correspondence from August 10 to September 5, 2017 involving Scottish Government ministers or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.2(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Definition, incorporation and measurement of 'Inclusive Growth': FOI release

You asked for: The Scottish Government's definition of 'inclusive growth'. When the term 'inclusive growth' was adopted. What indicators are used to measure 'inclusive growth'. What progress has been made in delivering 'inclusive growth' since its adoption.

FOI already published 55 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.25
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

FOI requests that carried charges of over £50: FOI release

Within the following years how many FOI inquiries did you receive and what percentage of these carried a financial invoice/charge? The years being 2014,2015,2016,2017 (to date). Regarding the FOI inquiries during 2014,2015,2016, 2017 (to date) confirm the total Foi handled is as per the answers above and advise what pe...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Parliamentary Committees overviewing performance of Scottish Government Departments: FOI release

1. With my original FOI having a price tag of £600 please send me a complete breakdown of this cost. I trust this will be easy as the breakdown must exist to allow the final price to be determined. 2. Please tell me which Parliamentary Committee would overview the behaviour of the Scottish Government Departments

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Home Energy Efficiency Programmes loan scheme: FOI release

You asked for information on the Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland (HEEPS) loan scheme. Specifically: How many people have applied for the loan scheme. How many have had a successful application. You further clarified that you were requesting information on all loan schemes: How much is the total amoun...

FOI released 70 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Housing, +1 more … Public safety and emergencies

Agriculture Futures Programme Usability Testing Report: FOI release

Information regarding Customer Experience Lead (acting), Futures Programme run by Nile Consultants on behalf of the Rural Payments and Inspections Division in January 2015.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Students Awards Agency for Scotland Lone Parents' Grant: FOI release

You asked for: The number of SAAS applicants who were eligible for a Lone Parents' Grant during the academic year beginning 2015 and ending 2016? The number of students who received a Lone Parents' Grant during the academic year beginning 2015 and ending 2016? The number of applicants who stated on their SAAS applicat...

FOI released 75 score correspondence s.2
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Grants paid from the Innovation and Industries budget: FOI release

You asked for: "Grants paid from the Innovation and Industries budget in 2016/17 and 2017/18 so far; for why the Innovation and Industries budget is separate from Scottish Government funding for Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council and for the most recent business case...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Community Right to Buy applications CB00219 & CB00221: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence between Scottish Ministers (the Community Land Team) and the Community Body, in relation to Community Right to Buy applications (case refences CB00219 & CB00221). Under regulation 5(2)(a) of the EIRs, our response to your request was due on 30 October 2017. Unfortunately, it t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.5(2) s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Fiona Hyslop MSP visit to Le Festival Interceltique: FOI release

Information relating to Festival Interceltique de Lorient. You asked for any correspondence, physical or digital, to or from Fiona Hyslop MSP and/or her staff regarding her visit to Le Festival Interceltique de Lorient in August this year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Correspondence on rate rises following draft budget communication: FOI release

1) internal correspondence and briefings between Ministers and civil servants on the announcement of the rate relief measures by Derek Mackay here:Boost for business with rates support 2) for copies of the correspondence or an evaluation of all the correspondence received from business and local government from the da...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Blocked web categories within the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for: Information contained in any lists, including identities, of websites and social media websites and specific pages/links which are currently blocked by the Scottish Government and comparison lists under the same above criteria for 2015-2016 & 2016-2017.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recruitment process for executive level education roles: FOI response

Could you tell me how much the government spent on the recruitment process for the new Chief Inspector of Education and Education Scotland Chief Executive and break down the costs incurred – for instance how much was spent on advertising the post? Assessment services? I understand headhunting firm Saxton Bampfylde were...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Project information for the A9 dualling programme: EIR release

Whether there exists a timetable for the upgrade of the A9 to dual carriageway, and if so, a copy of this, and Any information which gives an overview of the scrutiny and project management processes.

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

Deputy First Minister's Diary - 4 July 2016: FOI release

John Swinney's diary and schedule for 4 July 2016, including records of phone calls, meetings and sent emails.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fiona Hyslop's trip to France, May 2017: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meeting concerning or occurring during Fiona Hyslop MSP's May, 2017 trip to France.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Pupils recorded as having autism spectrum disorder: FOI release

Data on the number of pupils recorded as having an autism spectrum disorder broken down by local authority and age. I am not looking for a break down by sector, but primary, secondary, and special schools pupils should be included in the counts. I am looking for age ranges 2-18+, for years 2010-2013?

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Annual running cost of the CAP payment system: FOI release

A.) Annual running cost of the Scottish Government CAP payment system?B.) What was the initial planned annual cost for the system?C.) What are the main reasons for the change in running cost?D.) Can I get a break down of the different running costs of the system and any changes between initial budget and current planne...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-12-11
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Meetings between Justice Secretary and Scottish Mountain Rescue: FOI release

1. Details of any meetings between the Justice Secretary and/or representatives of him with Scottish Mountain Rescue or its representatives since 1st January 2015 to include minutes of said meetings. 2. Details of any meetings between the Justice Secretary and/or representatives of him with Independent Scottish Mounta...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Tax policy for 16/17 and 17/18 Budgets: FOI release

Any correspondence and briefing on the Scottish Government's tax policy for the 16/17 and 17/18 Budgets.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings s.14(2) s.14 s.14O s.29 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Economy, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry conference call details: FOI release

You asked for details of who was involved in the SCIA Conference call listed in John Swinney's call logs for 4 July 2016.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1)
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Ministerial briefings on the Inquiries Act 2005: FOI release

You asked for details of any briefings delivered to John Swinney or any Scottish Government ministers on the inquiries act 2005 from January to July 2016. Information should include any documents, dates and who they were sent to.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

John Swinney's meeting with Lady Smith: FOI release

You asked for details including correspondence (emails, notes, letters, phone calls or other documents including minutes of meetings) regarding John Swinney's meeting with Lady Smith on 15 November 2016.

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.37(1) s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contract subsidy level and payments to Argyll Ferries: FOI release

Can Transport Scotland provide all the relevant information/explanation which explains and details the difference, on a contract year basis, between the initial contract subsidy level adding the value of contract variations and the actual subsidy payments to Argyll Ferries.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1)
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport