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

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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Student Loans Company: changes to student support: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government(including officials) with the Student Loans Company regarding changes to student support outlined in the ministerial statement on 12/6/18.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

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

Internal correspondence regarding Scotland-specific economic shock: FOI release

Internal Scottish Government correspondence using the phrase 'Scotland-specific economic shock' from the Fiscal Framework of the Scotland Act 2016 since January 2016 and for any briefing given to ministers containing the phrase 'Scotland-specific economic shock' since January 2016

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic

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

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

Argyll Ferries contract variation: vessel switch: FOI release

'For the period August 2013 to November 2013, information held by Transport Scotland relating to the contract variation signed 18th November 2013 re the vessel switch.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister's trip to China: FOI release

1. All documents associated with the First Minister's recent trip to China, including schedules of all meetings, minutes from those meetings and background briefings prepared before them. 2. A breakdown of expenses for the First Minister and accompanying officials, including flights, hotels, restaurants and other purc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 18 attachments
Published
2018-06-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic

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

Meetings with Women's Spaces in Scotland (Edinburgh): FOI release

A copy of the notes that were taken at the meeting held between Scottish Government representatives and members of Women's Spaces in Scotland (Edinburgh) at Saughton House on 22 February 2018; Any documents or correspondence pertaining to that meeting; and Any other mention of Women's Spaces in Scotland currently held ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Social security charter research plan February 2018: FOI release

A copy of the social security charter research plan as referenced at: /publications/disability-and-carers-benefits-expert-advisory-group-minutes-february-2018/

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Visit of Malawian President Peter Mutharika to Scotland: FOI release

The content of all documents associated with the recent visit of Malawian premier Peter Mutharika to Scotland, including schedules of all meetings, minutes from those meetings, and background briefings prepared before them. Also a breakdown of expenses associated with the trip including flights, hotels, restaurants and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) s.32 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Briefings to Ministers: Scottish Growth Scheme, grants/loans: FOI release

Briefings by Scottish Government Civil Servants to Ministers on the Scottish Growth Scheme on or before 6 September 2016; for a list of all grants and loans made through the Scottish Growth Scheme since its creation to date and if the expected payments through the Growth Scheme are still anticipated to be worth £500 mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.38 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Minute of meeting with Fiona Hyslop MSP: FOI release

A copy of the minute of your meeting with Fiona Hyslop on 19 April.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2017/18 Correspondence: HIE on Scottish National Investment Bank:FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Enterprise, Highland and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Government on the Scottish National Investment Bank in the past year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Representation of the People Act 1918: centenary funding: FOI review

'When the idea of the fund announced by the First Minister was first floated within government and copies of a paper trail [including emails, memos, minutes, and position papers] setting out the key points of development from the original idea to the day the announcement was made; If not in the above, copies notes, ema...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.21(4) s.29(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-05-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
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

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

Correspondence regarding s.124 of Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence and minutes of meetings or telephone calls Scottish Ministers or their Special Advisers have had with: Aberdeen Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Inverness Airport, Sumburgh Airport, Police Scotland, Aberdeen City, City of Edinburgh Council, Renfrewshir...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.12 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 14 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications between FOI officers and Special Advisers: FOI release

1. In a response to a request for information dated 6 March 2018 you noted that it would be too costly to check the FoI tracker system for all cases which were sent to the 'FoI SpAds' mailbox. I would now like to request information relating to how many emails in the 'FoI SpAds' mailbox originated from the Freedom of I...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, 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

Correspondence with the Scottish Fiscal Commission: FOI release

Any correspondence in 2017 or 2018 between Scottish Government Ministers, special advisers or senior civil servants and anyone at the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding GDP growth projections, productivity projections or income tax revenue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

National Loan and Less Favoured Area Support Schemes: FOI release

1. Any correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government officials outlining a national loan scheme in advance of the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme 2017 (LFASS). 2. Any correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government officials on the announcement at the NFU Scotland AGM in Glasgow of a nation...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.4 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-04-12
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Implementation of Programme for Government: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed/written notes, letters, calls, briefs or otherwise) where SpAds, Ministers or SCS offered advice on the implementation or political impact of Nicola Sturgeon's five 'PfG' ideas mentioned in Richard Rollisons email of 14/07/17.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30B 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector