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

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1,132 matching releases

Meetings or communications regarding currency: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (letters, emails, minutes, call logs or otherwise) to/from Derek Mackay, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance that contain the terms: ‘new currency’; ‘Scottish pound’; ‘euro’; ‘currency union’, over a period from September 2018 to present. 2. Any correspondence (letters, emails, minutes, call logs o...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00752
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Various questions on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) agenda: FOI release

A. The amount the Scottish Government has spent promoting the ACEs agenda including (but not limited to) staff salaries; meetings; event costs; research; training and development and the development of associated resources and materials. B. An itemised account of existing and planned Scottish Government payments relat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/201900000623
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister’s Chief Of Staff, meetings, overseas visits and expenses: FOI release

1. A copy of the business diary of Elizabeth Lloyd, the First Minister’s Chief of Staff, for November 2017. 2. A copy of the expense claims for October and November 2018 of Elizabeth Lloyd, the First Minister’s Chief of Staff, including travel expenses. 3. An itemised list of all meetings arranged in the First Minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/201900000556
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers and Special Advisers roles responding to FOI requests: FOI release

Please provide the following: (A) any and all procedures, guidance, emails that set out the current role of Ministers and Special Advisers in responding to FOI requests and requests for internal review. (B) a risk assessment that sets out the data protection compliance considerations associated with (A).

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.8(1) s.1(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00669
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deaths during Children and Young People Act: FOI release

I would like the information on Number of Deaths recorded since recording began following the introduction of the Children and Young People Act Reasons for deaths across Scotland Break down of deaths by local authority Ages of those who have died

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.66 s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000228
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Auschwitz in October 2018: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the First Minister's visit to Auschwitz in October 2018.

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000339
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Deaths of care leavers under Children and Young People Act: FOI release

The total number of deaths of care leavers in Scotland reported by local authorities under part 10, section 66 (Aftercare) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 since the Act’s duties took effect in April 2015 A breakdown of that total number by year and local authority since 2015 You requested that the...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.66 s.29(10) s.66(2) s.26A s.67 s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000482
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Meetings with representatives of Persimmon Homes: FOI release

You asked for details of all meetings between representatives of Persimmon Homes and the Scottish Government between the 18th May 2016 until the 1st of January 2019, including: 1. The dates and venue of any meetings between the two parties 2. The proposed agendas for any meetings 3. The recorded minutes of any meetings...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00330
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, questions regarding rail and ferries: FOI release

All correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport. How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? The minutes of all meetings between Christine Grahame MSP and representative...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00476
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Various questions surrounding the expenses/financial repercussions of the case against the former First Minister: FOI release

1) What is the total costs the Government must pay Mr A Salmond 2) What were the total costs of legal advice used by you defending the charge 3) From which budget does this cost came from as it was unbudgeted? 4) Will any employee be made redundant due to this [unclear] cost - directly or indirectly 5) Will you continu...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-15
Reference
FOI/19/00501
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Named person service, results of independent review panel: FOI release

I work for a small charity called Hot Chocolate Trust in Dundee which provides a drop-in facility for young people which is a safe place to hang out in Dundee city centre. Our main source of youth workers are volunteers and I am looking for some information around the named person and the result of the independent revi...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-11
Reference
FOI/201900000544
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Independent scrutiny of inter-agency discussions: FOI release

1. Please advise the legislation that informs the duty of the police and social workers who when presented with evidence that either the other parent, social worker, Police Officer or civilian has been mis-truthful (perverted the course of justice) when a court case was current, but more importantly now the individual ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.48(5)
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/201900000117
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Questions regarding Scottish social Services and Social Workers practices: FOI release

1. Is it an offence for the Cafcass FCA and (Scottish Social Worker) or any member of Cafcass or (SS – Scottish Social Workers) to provide a report to the family court/Sheriff court where mistruths have been told to the FCA or SS - Scottish Social Workers and the FCA / SS Scottish Social Workers report is based on lies...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.48(5)
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/201900000116
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Breakdown of Scotland Week costs and details of events planned: FOI release

1. A breakdown of Scottish Government Scotland Week costs for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 2. Details of events planned for Scotland Week 2019.

FOI unclear 55 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-02-27
Reference
FOI/19/00071
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Business, industry and innovation, International, +1 more … Public sector

Statistics of mis-stunned animals in Scottish slaughterhouses: FOI release

1. What was the total number of mis-stunned animals, including chickens, cattle, pork and sheep at slaughter both last year 2018, and for the year before that 2017 in Scotland? This refers to all the animals listed above that were not stunned correctly at point of Slaughter in Scotland. The figure can be presented as a...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.4 s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2019-02-21
Reference
FOI/19/00238
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the response to FOI request 18/02676: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes or any other documents) between the lead official on FOI request 18/02676 and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or the SG FOI Unit and/or special advisers regarding the response to that FOI request. Information should include: a detailed timeline (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.14(2) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-02-18
Reference
FOI/19/00302
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotrail’s calculations to establish impact of “Beast from the East”: FOI release

The calculations used to establish the impact of the Beast from the East on ScotRail’s PPM MAA as -0.2%. Any correspondence with ScotRail or Scottish Ministers regarding this adjustment. ScotRail’s PPM MAA for contractual purposes (i.e. adjusted for force majeure incidents) for each reporting period of this financial ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-14
Reference
FOI/19/00110
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Liz Lloyd's diary, schedule and expenses claims for specified dates: FOI release

Including for FOIs/19/00155, 00156, 00157, & 00194 The full contents of Liz Lloyd’s diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 15, 16, 17 January 2018. Please also include any expenses claims by Liz Lloyd for those dates. The full contents of Liz Lloyd’s diary, schedule, call log or min...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.39(1) 10 attachments
Published
2019-02-14
Reference
FOI/19/00154
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic

Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule and meeting minutes for specified dates: FOI release

The full contents of Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 15, 16, 17 January 2018. The full contents of Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 23, 24, 25 January 2018. The full contents of Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.35(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-14
Reference
FOI/19/00195
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon’s diary, schedule and expenses claims for specified dates: FOI release

Includes FOIs/19/00159 & 00160 The full contents of Nicola Sturgeon’s diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 15, 16, 17 January 2018. Please also include any expenses claims by Nicola Sturgeon for those dates. The full contents of Nicola Sturgeon’s diary, schedule, call log or minut...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-02-14
Reference
FOI/19/00158
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Are civil servant’s actions classified as actions by the Scottish Government: FOI release

“In light of the court case Salmond versus SG, and the statement made by Leslie Evans , what investigations are being conducted to understand how details of these complaints were leaked to the Daily Record by civil servants within the “Scottish Government “? Why are the actions of civil servants being classified as ac...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-02-12
Reference
FOI/19/00096
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Business diary of Liz Lloyd, First Minister’s chief of staff: FOI release

You asked for “the business diary of Liz Lloyd, the First Minister’s chief of staff, along with any expenses claimed to the Scottish Government by Liz Lloyd on the following dates: • 2 April 2018 • 23 April 2018 • 7 June 2018 • 14 July 2018 • 18 July 2018”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-11
Reference
FOI/19/00085
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Receipts/expenses for Liz Lloyd and Nicola Sturgeon on specified dates: FOI release

I am requesting the following information about receipts and expenses. 1. Please send me the expenses claimed (and the receipts) from Scottish Government chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, on 2 April, 2018. 2. Please send me the expenses claimed (and the receipts) from Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on 2 April, 20...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.39(1)
Published
2019-02-11
Reference
FOI/19/00107
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic

Direct collaboration between Theresa May and Scottish Government on Brexit: FOI release

You asked for: “What work has the Prime Minister Theresa May done, in direct collaboration with the Scottish Government on Brexit? Has the Prime minister given the Scottish Government had any direct influence in decisions Theresa May has made on Brexit and if so, what was it? Can the Scottish Government give me an exa...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-07
Reference
FOI/19/00052
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector