Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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1,061 matching releases

School trips to farms: FOI release

The following information on school's taking trips onto farms to learn about agriculture: How many Schools conducted trips out to farms to learn about agriculture last year? And how this has change over the last ten years? Also could I have the information broken down by council area. Also can I have it broken down in...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Farming and rural, Public sector

Therapy and medical care for chronic fatigue syndrome: FOI review

Information from the Scottish Chief Scientist Office under the Freedom of Information Act regarding 'Comparison of adaptive pacing therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, graded exercise therapy, and specialist medical care for chronic fatigue syndrome (PACE): a randomised trial', GRC reference G0200434. Available here: ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.2 s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications between Deputy First Minister and COSLA: FOI release

[COSLA - Convention of Scottish Local Authorities] You asked for: A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the Deputy First Minister and COSLA since November 2016. All minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the Deputy First Minister and COSLA since November 2016.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Implications of Foreign Jurisdictions (EU) in Scotland: FOI release

A) does the Scottish Government recognise the declassified documents released under the 30 year rule such as; 'The Kilmuir Letter' in 1960 and; 'FCO 30/1048 in 1971 - 73 as being factual?; B) Since the Maastricht Treaty was given effect in 1992, whereby under Article 8 of that Treaty the subjects of the United Kingd...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence briefings s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Online availability of school inspection reports: FOI release

Confirmation of who authorised the decision to delete school inspection reports dated prior to April 2008, and when this authorisation was given. Confirmation of who authorised the decision to make school inspection reports more than 5 years old no longer available to the public online, and when this authorisation was ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Israel and Palestine learning resources correspondence: FOI release

Details of any correspondence between Sandra White or Ross Greer and John Swinney on the topic of Israel and Palestine learning resources between 1 April and 19 October 2017.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

SAAS approved learning providers for SCQF7/SVQ3: FOI release

'A list of all Scottish training providers which are designated by SAAS as 'approved learning providers' for the SCQF 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Services and Healthcare and for the L&D9DI (Assess workplace competence using direct and indirect methods) SVQ Assessor's award.'

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Expenditure with Exception UK Limited: FOI review

Details of all expenditure with Exception UK Limited commissioned and approved by the Head of Digital Services during 2015, 2016 and 2017 (up to and including July 2017) and asked for a breakdown for each year as follows: Details of all work commissioned. Details of all work delivered and how much was paid for each st...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Non-domestic tax rates on land with sporting rights: FOI release

The following information: The total cost of carrying out the valuation of land with sporting rights to the Scottish Government The anticipated budget for dealing with appeals arising from the valuation of land with sporting rights The anticipated tax revenue to be generated with the introduction of non-domestic rates...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

A737 Dalry Bypass project contractor: FOI release

I am writing to request a project directory which includes a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants & telephone numbers involved in the Pavement surfacing contract for the Dalry Bypass.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minuted meetings and the publication of ministerial engagements: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government become aware of the number of meetings that have not been accompanied by minutes, and if so what action has been taken to adhere to the rules on minuted meetings?

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Funding Council report on Glasgow Clyde College: FOI release

Please provide me with dates of contacts and copies of any letters, emails, notes of meetings and or phone calls between the officers of Scottish Government (probably Ms Aileen McKechnie) and the Scottish Funding Council (probably its then chief executive Mr Laurence Howells) between 19th February and 31st October 2015...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.7(7)C s.38(1) s.17(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Student Awards Agency service standards: FOI release

'A copy of your service standards (including response turnaround times for answering questions etc).

FOI not held 45 score correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Contracts and/or meetings with Make Yourself Heard: FOI release

Information relating to any Scottish Government contracts with the company Make Yourself Heard, and also for information on any meetings between Ministers and representatives of Make Yourself Heard.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-18
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deletion of cartoon from learning resource: FOI review

Full details surrounding the deletion of an alleged racist cartoon from the Israel Palestine Learning & Teaching Resource as indicated in the email exchange described above. In particular who within Education Scotland and/or Scottish Gov took the decision to order its deletion? At whose behest was this done? Was it a c...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings between Head of Digital and Oxido: FOI release

You asked for details of supplier meetings between the Head of Digital Services and Mr Andrew (Andy) Syme (formerly of Exception UK Limited) and now of the company called Oxido including: All meetings held between the above parties including dates, venues, duration. Names of all meeting participants and minutes or not...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Edinburgh, Glasgow and Highlands journey time enhancements projects: FOI release

Any information relating to the average costs of routine journeys, such as Edinburgh-Glasgow, Inverness-Glasgow etc. on a) the railways and b) the buses, in comparison with the prices of a) each of these modes of transport in other European nations and b) the costs of these journeys if made by car in Scotland. Any info...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence meetings spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Alcohol spend across Scottish Government: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on alcohol in each of the past three financial years? What is the most expensive single item of alcohol that the Scottish Government regularly serves at Scottish Government events? If possible, a list of the most expensive events held by the government in terms of spend on foo...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

People on a 'life licence' in Scotland: FOI release

You asked how many people are on a 'life licence' in Scotland.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Database for farm payments: FOI release

1. I would like to know the details/have copies of the tenders received to develop the database for farm payments. 2. I understand the database is to handle 18000 entries/claimants. If so, can you please confirm the total cost to date per claimant of this it system. 3. I would also like to know if there is any possib...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Glasgow Clyde Board of Management, task group recommendations: FOI release

Any and all recorded information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the "lessons learnt' into the commissioning of solicitors DLA Piper LLP, who were commissioned by the then SFC CEO to report into the governance and procedures of Glasgow Clyde College ("the College") following the suspension of its Princip...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

SG lost or broken electrical equipment: FOI release

How many laptops has the Scottish Government lost, broken or misplaced in each of the last three financial years? What is the total cost in each year? How many smartphones/tablets has the Government lost, broken or misplaced in each of the last three financial years? What is the total cost in each year? What is the mos...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Invitation to Tender by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd: FOI release

Electronic copies of all technical and commercial bids received in relation to the Invitation to Tender, which was run by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited in November 2016. Reference to the tender which was available on https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ was CMAL0155 – Marine Evacuation Systems MV Hebrides ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.17 s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sick days taken by teachers and reasons why: FOI release

Information relating to the number of sick days taken by teachers this year and reasons why. I note you are particularly interested in depression, anxiety and stress related categories. A five year breakdown for 2012-2016. A breakdown by primary and secondary schools.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Complaint at George Watson's College: FOI release

Copies of all documents, communications, and other information about your family or your case/complaint to George Watson's College and/or Merchant Company Education Board held by the Minister(s) or within related parliamentary administration systems since 16 November 2015. These might relate to interactions with or in...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector