Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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114 matching releases

Dilation and curettage procedures in NHS Boards: FOI release

All correspondence, memos and reports sent to/from the CMO's office in relation to D&C procedures since October 2 2017.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

20th National Economic Forum: FOI release

'Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002), in relation to a speech by Nicola Sturgeon at the National Economic Forum in Dumfries, I wish to acquire the following information: A briefing for the event provided by Scottish Government officials Email correspondence between her officials and Fergus Ewing and his offici...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Citizen's basic income pilots: FOI release

Correspondence between councils and the Scottish Government on the citizen's basic income pilots from 1 March 2018 including the Fund and the proposed pilots; for the business cases submitted by the councils on the pilots; for briefings prepared by civil servants for Scottish Government Ministers on the citizen's basic...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.33(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Norway decides to ban import of salmon eggs: EIR release

Information concerning the decision to ban Scottish imports of salmon ova to Norway. In particular; All information/ correspondence between Scottish Government and Norwegian Government institutions on the Norwegian decision, in addition to information on a meeting with Per Sandberg ( including Norwegian documentation,...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.29 s.33(1) s.32 s.25 s.32(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Joint Ministerial Working Group on Welfare correspondence: FOI release

I refer to the 'once-for-Scotland' approach referred to by the Minister for Social Security in the Daily Record on 24 January 2018. Please provide details of the documents provided at the Joint Ministerial Working Group on Welfare (referred to as the "Joint Ministerial Council meeting" in the article, attached). Plea...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.28 s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to National Investment Bank in 2017: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between Eleanor Emberson and any one of: Nicola Sturgeon, Nicola Sturgeon's staff, Special Advisers, Ministers or Senior Civil Servants on the topic of a National Investment Bank in 2017.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.14 s.25 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.14(2) s.14O s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Existing commercial fisheries closures and seasonal fishing inhibitions: EIR release

Copies of all original Statutory Instruments/orders/legislative documents/procedural papers and relevant detailed paperwork appertaining to all existing commercial fisheries closures and seasonal fishing inhibitions put in place since the disbanding of the 'three-mile-limit' for the entire inshore waters area covered w...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.35(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-03-13
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with Police Scotland regarding Vulnerable Persons Database: FOI release

All information contained within correspondence between Scottish Government and Police Scotland and/or legacy forces with regard to the interim Vulnerable Persons Database/Vulnerable Persons Database.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.27(2) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Sixth meeting of Council of Economic Advisers: FOI release

1. Correspondence between civil servants and Ministers on a sixth meeting of the Council of Economic Advisers; for any briefing that has been published on a sixth meeting, including proposals for a date and an agenda; 2. Correspondence between the Council members and the Scottish Government since the 27 January 2017; ...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

First Minister visit to Tata Steel: FOI release

You requested the following: Minutes and correspondence (emails, phone calls, notes, letters and otherwise) surrounding Nicola Sturgeon's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta - Liberty Steel on 24 August 2016. Minutes and correspondence (emails, phone calls, notes, letters and otherwise) surrounding Nicola Sturgeon's meeting on...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.33 s.36 s.36(1) s.36(2) s.25 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Science Festival Grants: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Government and University of Highlands and Islands in relation to administration of Science Festival grants over the last 2 years Copies of reports from Scottish Government funded Science Festivals from 2016 and 2017 Copies of the minutes of meetings including with Ministers and decision...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government's proposals for council tax reform: FOI release

All internal communications between 1 December 2015 and 2 March 2016 within the Local Government and Communities directorate regarding the Scottish Government's proposals for council tax reform; All internal communications between 1 December 2015 and 2 March 2016 between the Local Government and Communities directorate...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers s.25 s.1(1) s.29 s.30 s.36 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1)
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector