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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False allegations of rape or sexual assault: FOI release

Reports or other documents concerning or referring to false allegations of rape or sexual assault, and any statistics concerning false allegations of rape or sexual assault.

FOI released 75 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cyber-attacks against Scottish Government logged between 2014-2016: FOI release

How many cyber attacks against the Scottish government have been logged in each of the past three years? How many cyber attacks against computers in the Scottish parliament in each of the past three years? The estimated cost of protecting against cyber attacks against the Scottish government in each of the past three y...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ticketing and fault logging IT systems: FOI release

Detailed information on the organisation's 'Fault logging IT systems:' Information on what Ticketing Systems, ie Fault logging IT systems are used by all public bodies within Scotland please? How much the winning contract is per year for the said organisation firstly for original purchase and also ongoing support.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Invitations to Bute House dinner in March 2017: FOI Release

A copy of each invitation, paper or electronic, to a dinner in Bute House on 21 March 2017 for those people listed below; Anne Budge Katherine Garret-Cox Jayne-Anne Gadhia Marie Macklin Jim McColl Sir Ian Wood Sir David Murray Calum Paterson Sir Ewan Brown CBE Chris van der Kuyl Dan MacDonald Sir Brian Souter Togethe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Student funding for postgraduate Education: FOI release

Please forward me the freedom of information document that would tend to prove the point of the PGCE in England not being funded, rather than my deducing from implicit language that it is funded.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister's Standing Council on Europe: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications between the First Minister and members of her Standing Council on Europe since July 2016. All correspondence between the First Minister and members of her Standing Council on Europe since July 2016. All minutes and notes taken of meetings between the First Minister and individuals on h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Sir Angus Grossart Minutes: FOI release

A copy of all minutes from the meeting held between Derek Mackay MSP and Sir Angus Grossart on 2 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Number of consultations from 2006 to 2017: FOI release

the number of consultations opened by the Scottish Government in each year from 2006 to 2017 so far the average length of time taken from the closure of a consultation to the publication of responses and the publication of a report by the Scottish Government in each year the longest time taken for the publication of re...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary farewell meeting with Sir Angus Grossart: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the farewell meeting with Sir Angus Grossart held on 2nd March 2017 and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meeting on the Non-domestic rates: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the meeting with Roy MacGregor, Chairman of Global Energy Group in relation to the meeting on the Non-domestic rates held on 1st March 2017. In addition, and again under Freedom of Informa...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Funding from Five European Structural and Investment Funds: FOI release

The names of the final recipients of EU funding through programmes financed by the "Five European Structural and Investment Funds" in Scotland between 01/01/2000 and 31/12/2013, or during the Third and Fourth EU Multiannual Financial Frameworks. The pounds and pence total of EU funding the final recipients were allocat...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Farming and rural, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Meeting between Derek Mackay and Ken Barclay: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Derek Mackay MSP and Ken Barclay on 15 March 2017 and all correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Major Capital Projects' contribution towards local economic development: FOI release

outturn information and background information which can help ascertain the value of the information given, in relation to the information published in the contribution to economic development column of the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2015 - Major Capital Projects Progress Update (March 2017); and similar informatio...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Hiring and remit of John Sturrock QC: FOI release

A copy of any internal analysis on the cost of using John Sturrock QC to assist in the FE lecturers dispute. A copy of any payments made to John Sturrock QC. A copy of any bills received from John Sturrock QC. A copy of all correspondence between ministers, advisors and civil servants regarding the hiring of and remit ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary introductory meeting with Graeme Roy: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the introductory meeting with Graeme Roy held on 6th March 2017 and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Bargaining wage rises for Further Education Lecturers: FOI release

A copy of information relating to the where the money has gone for the wage rises for Further Education Lecturers in Scotland for National Bargaining, details of any meetings about this issue, a copy of any minutes taken during any meetings or briefing prepared. A copy all emails between John Swinney and Colleges Scotl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Alcoholic beverages purchased by Scottish Government 2012-2017: FOI release

Information detailing the amount of money that has been spent on purchasing wine, sparkling wine, champagne, spirits or beer by the Scottish Government catering and retail service each of the last 5 years. Statistics of the amount between January 2012 and January 2017 broken down by year. The name of the beverage, its ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Alison McGregor CEO HSBC Scotland: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the meeting with Alison McGregor CEO of HSBC Scotland on 31st March 2017. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you asked for a copy of any minute and note taken d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Refurbishment of Glenavon Road flats: FOI release

Any information held by the Scottish Government regarding a refurbishment of Glenavon Road flats in Maryhill which are owned by Maryhill Housing Association. You are particularly interested in the specification of the cladding used and fire safety checks carried out.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Contracts advertised through Public Contracts Scotland: FOI response

In the publication "How Scotland will achieve efficiencies from improved procurement in 2011-12 and beyond", (http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2010/11/17094015/0) it is stated that: 30 day payment terms to sub-contractors are already a part of the Scottish Government's standard terms and conditions. 74 per cent of the...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.74 s.25(1) s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotrail service from Hillfoot to Glasgow Central: FOI release

Please can you provide punctuality figures for the 07:42 Scotrail service from Hillfoot (HLF) to Glasgow Central (GLC) for working days in the past 12 months. This train is a crucial commuter service, and is regularly cancelled or severley disrupted.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister visits USA: FOI release

FM in US A full list of engagements involving the First Minister during her trip to the US, includeing a list of people and organisations present at each meeting, the purpose, a summary of what was discussed and any outcome or agreement made, and full minutes of the FM's meetings with representatives of BlackRock and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cost to change internet domain name: FOI release

The full all-inclusive cost involved in the change of the Scottish Parliament and Governments international internet domain name from 'gov.uk' to 'gov.scot', from initial 2012 consultations, through to its migration on the 17 January 2015, up to the date of this FOISA Request.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefings for meeting with Federation for Small Businesses: FOI release

a copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with the Federation of Small Businesses in relation to the meeting on Small Businesses held on 9th March 2017 and; a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector