Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 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 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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ScotGEM bursary: FOI release

Details of the decisions and creation of the ScotGEM bursary.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.29
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information sharing bill and named person policy: FOI release

'All correspondence between senior civil servants and the Deputy First Minister with regards to the Information Sharing Bill and Named Person Service since August 2017 to present. This should include all emails, minutes, records of phone calls and dates of meetings. I would like all information via the means previousl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Berlin, Brussels or Paris trade hubs: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving Keith Brown or his staff on the topic of the Berlin, Brussels or Paris trade hubs from September 2017 to February 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Minimum provision of banking services: FOI release

All correspondence between (a) the Scottish and UK governments and (b) the Scottish Government and banks operating in Scotland, relating to the Scottish Government's call for a 'minimum provision of banking services' articulated by Paul Wheelhouse in December 2017. This should include emails, physical letters, notes of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Joint Ministerial Committee, Plenary and EU Negotiations forums: FOI release

The briefings provided to Scottish Government Ministers for meetings of the Joint Ministerial Committee of the UK Government and the three Devolved Administrations from 12 July 2017. I would also like to submit the same FOI for meetings between Nicola Sturgeon and Theresa May within the same timeframe. You further cla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.3(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Fife Council's application for Scotland City Region Deal: FOI Review

Communication between Fife Council and the Scottish Government relating to Fife Council's application for the Edinburgh & SE Scotland City Region Deal and the Tay Cities Deal.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.33 s.25(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-04-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the handling of an FOI: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information: All correspondence regarding FOI/18/00444 within the Scottish Government. Information should include: correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

A review of undercover policing in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for information regarding a potential inquiry into undercover policing in Scotland and the Scottish Government's decision not to order an independent Scottish inquiry for the period from 17/01/17 to the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-10
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Short term letting of property in Scotland: EIR release

1. Does the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division consider recent case law on the unlawfulness of AirBnB-style short-term letting (even when restricted to 90 days) in shared/flatted properties, when considering neighbour amenity in relation to planning appeals on SSCVAs? 2. If so, can you provide details of the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25 s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-04
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence with BTP merger Joint Programme Board: FOI release

Copies of correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between the BTP merger Joint Programme Board (individual members and as a whole) and the Scottish Government, on the topic of further time being required to deliver BTP integration, from 1 Janua...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination Working Group: FOI release

A) information relating to the Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination Working Group B) the group remit, members, dates of meetings thus far and those going forward, goals, actions etc. C) copies of any documents associated with the group, such as agendas, minutes, briefings, notes, correspondence, reports, communicat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27 s.30 12 attachments
Published
2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Meetings with People Plus, Maximus and Remploy: FOI release

Details of meetings, including location and attendees, and relevant correspondence between Roseanna Cunningham and PeoplePlus (A4e), Maximus and Remploy held between 21 November 2014 and 18 May 2016. The same detail is also requested for the period 18 May 2016 and 09 February 2018 between Jamie Hepburn and PeoplePlus (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.25(1) s.29 s.29(1) s.30 s.33 s.33(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-03-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship Programme: FOI release

Relating to the Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship Programme: The most recent programme document as submitted to the Scottish Government for funding, and any documentation relating to this submission produced by the Scottish Government. Funding information: does this programme fall under your International Development ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Chief Constable's leave of absence: FOI release

1. For what purpose a meeting room in the Scottish Parliament was booked by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on 9 November 2017 from 2pm-4pm. and for information relating to the Scottish Government's engagement with stakeholders in relation to the former Chief Constable's leave of absence. (N.B. given the context, we...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cost of the opening of the Queensferry crossing: FOI release

1. I would like to know the costs of lighting the Queensferry bridge, also the projection costs for the evening opening "photocall" by the first minister. 2. And list of suppliers.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Chief Constable's leave of absence, communications with SPA: FOI release

Any information related to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice's dealings with the Scottish Police Authority in relation to the Chief Constable's leave of absence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Chief Constable's leave of absence, communications with SPA: FOI release

Any correspondence, letters, emails, notes of meetings or calls, or any other documents relating to communication between the SPA and the Scot Gov regarding the Chief Constable's leave of absence, since 01/01/17.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any documentation sent between the Scottish Government - or representatives of - and the Education and Skills Committee with regards to the Children and Young People (Information Sharing) Bill since September 2017. Full details of any communication between the Scottish Government – or representatives of – and the Educ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Former Chief Constable of Police Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence made or received by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson, and his office in relation to Phil Gormley's case, from July 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) s.36(1) 18 attachments
Published
2018-03-14
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Shared services provision across public sector: FOI release

a) How the Scottish Government offer a 'shared service' offering to public bodies eg procurement support/training etc - why do you think this is not displacement of the private market? b) How much money do SG make from this service? c) Why is the service not delivered by private sector who can deliver this and frankl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.36(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Secondment of Policy Director Jonnie Hall: FOI release

You asked for any and all information related to the secondment of Jonnie Hall, Policy Director of the NFUS, to the Scottish Government to advise on agricultural matters related to Brexit negotiations and to post-Brexit agricultural policies.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 14 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Involvement in the Arctic Circle Forum: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI into the cost of hosting the Arctic Circle Forum entitled 'Scotland and the new North'; the names of representatives of foreign governments that are expected to be in attendance; for the cost of Sturgeon and other Scottish delegates attending the Arctic Circle Assembly in 2016 and 2017 and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.25(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

GCRB and SFC roles and remuneration 2016-2017: FOI release

[GCRB – Glasgow Colleges' Regional Board] [SFC – Scottish Funding Council] Please provide me with the following in electronic format: All email/letter including but not limited to telephone conferencing exchanges (Tripartite) between the GCRB/SFC/Scottish Government relating to the review of staff roles and remunera...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Salmon mortalities associated with hydrogen peroxide treatment: EIR release

Salmon mortalities reported to the Scottish Government which have been associated with hydrogen peroxide treatment since the reporting criteria were included in the industry Code of Good Practice for Finfish Aquaculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector