Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

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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Education Scotland: Brexit implications: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-10-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

RESAS funding information: James Hutton and Rothamsted Institutes: FOI release

1. Details of any information held by RESAS regarding funding or support in kind given to the James Hutton Institute or to the Rothamsted Institute from the companies Bayer, BASF, Dow and Syngenta going back to 2007 (for example reports submitted by JHI to RESAS, or projects which RESAS reviewed, or co-funded, or proje...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2018-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minutes and communications for GIRFEC meeting 23/11/2012: FOI release

This FOI request relates to minutes of the GIRFEC programme board meeting held on 27 November 2012, in particular to the section under the heading 'Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)', and subsequent action points. See: http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0043/00430746.pdf Please provide the minutes of, and all internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Michael Russell's trip to Ireland in November 2017: FOI release

The ministerial diary for Mike Russell for when he was in Ireland from 24 to 25 November including engagements and who he met with; I would also like to ask for his personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied him; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staff that acc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.17(1) s.30 10 attachments
Published
2018-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Justice Directorate: organisation chart: FOI release

A copy of the Justice Directorate organisation chart covering all divisions and teams identifying heads for each section by name. I also request summaries of responsibilities at each level. I also require the link to the Scottish Government website that identifies all staff.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Precision Medicine Ecosystem Investment £4m 2015/2016: FOI release

The following information in relation to Precision Medicine Ecosystem Investment £4m 2015/2016: 1. When was the first meeting regarding this proposal and who attended? 2. List any subsequent meetings that were held with attendees. 3. When did you receive the first written proposal? 4. How, who and when was it revie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-28
Reference
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

John Swinney's (MSP) sent email folder: FOI release

'Any emails that appear in John Swinney's sent items folder in November 2017, December 2017 and January 2018 when the term "FOI" is searched.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Parent feedback on Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

Please release any information regarding feedback, questions, concerns etc raised by parents or parents groups about the Scottish National Standardised Assessments Please release any information regarding parents opting out of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments The date range for this request is March 2017 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Number of pupils under 18 excluded from schools: FOI release

How many under 18s were permanently excluded from state funded schools during the 2016/17, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014 and 2012/2013 periods. How many under 18s were excluded for a fixed period from state funded schools during the 2016/17, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014 and 2012/2013 periods.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2018-05-23
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Split payments of Universal Credit: FOI release

The papers regarding split payments provided to stakeholders at, in advance of, and after meetings held on 1 September 2017, 2 October 2017, 30 October 2017, 15 December 2017 and since January 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings spending s.29(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Student Support Review: FOI release

Please supply the official Scottish Government Ministerial statement on the finalised student support review that has recently concluded? Please advise/disclose if there is any other recorded information that the Scottish Government hold to demonstrate your commitment to tackling student poverty other than the £5m fun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence with NHS Tayside in 2018: FOI release

'Copies of all communications (written and electronic) between the office of the health secretary (i.e. the HS and her staff) and members of NHS Tayside since the start of 2018 with regards to; The mis-accounting of £5.3m of eHealth funding provided by NHS National Services Scotland as 'deferred expenditure' by NHS Ta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Health Secretary's letters to Chairman of NHS Tayside: FOI release

Copies of letter(s) sent by Shona Robison, health secretary, to John Connell (chairman) and Lesley McLay (chief executive) of NHS Tayside, asking that they consider/step down from their positions, following claims of financial mismanagement – as reported in several news outlets today. Copies of any responses received b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

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

Business case for centre for regional inclusive growth: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI for the business case for the centre for regional inclusive growth; for how far the Scottish Government is into the development of the website and for expected costs and spending to date for the project.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-20
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland consultancy contracts: FOI release

1. The number of transport consultancy contracts that you have with supplier organisations and who they are with. 2. The nature of each contract, whether it is a single supplier, multiple supplier, framework or DPS, or if a contract does not exist, the purchasing process for such an ad hoc arrangement 3. The scope of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport