Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,826releases indexed
39,398attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,092partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,092 unclear 7,198 not held 3,059 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4918 s.20 4264 s.34(1) 3575 s.39(2) 3465 s.30 2875 s.17(1) 2767 s.25(1) 2374 s.10(4) 1977 s.11(2) 1564 s.29(1) 1174 s.2 1155 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 373 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 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 920 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 728 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Communications regarding Exercise Alice between 1st February - 30 April 2016: FOI release

1. Please state (yes or no) whether the Scottish Government sent any communications regarding Exercise Alice between 1 February 2016 and 30 April 2016. 2. Please state (yes or no) whether the Scottish Government received any communications regarding Exercise Alice between 1 February 2016 and 30 April 2016. 3. Please sh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100248610
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Victim Notification Scheme Review: FOI release

(1) Details of the proposed Victim Notification Scheme review by the Scottish Government. This information should include when the review is anticipated to start and conclude, which policy proposals are explicitly mentioned as part of the review and the organisations that are being consulted with as part of the review....

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100249299
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Briefings provided to Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local government: FOI release

Briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government and the Minister for Social Security and Local Government in the 7 days following the 19th May 2021, following their appointment earlier this year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-01
Reference
FOI/202100232962
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Director of Economic Development to or from Deloitte: FOI release

1) Correspondence, including emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages and internal memos sent or received or included via 'cc'ing' Mary McAllan, Director of Economic Development to or from Deloitte or employees of Deloitte, between June 2017 and December 2017, around Guarantee Management Meeting Reports in rel...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-01
Reference
FOI/202100238729
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport engagement with Network Rail: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Mathieson and Andrew Haines, Network Rail, on the 4 November 2020 and 16th December 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100232192
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

All correspondence between the First Minister and Sanjeev Gupta in 2016: FOI release

Please provide details of: all (a) meetings, (b) telephone calls and (c) emails between the First Minister and Sanjeev Gupta in 2016. In the case of a) and b), please provide the dates of discussions and any minutes or briefing notes summarising the discussions. Please also provide any briefing notes prepared for the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100232949
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Universal Credit benefit cut reversal correspondence: FOI release

Information on any discussion or analysis conducted by the Scottish Government on the costs of, or use of its welfare powers under the Scotland Act 2016 to increase Universal Credit in Scotland the light of the end of the temporary £20 a week uplift to Universal Credit by the UK Government in October 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100245554
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) appeal rates 2021: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100243380 Any communication, internal or external, discussing / responding to concerns about the quantity of appeals that the SQA may receive in relation to any 2021 appeals processes. The time frame for this request is 1/2/2021 - 2/6/2021. Your review request, reference 202100243380 Firstly,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100243380 review of 202100208815
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information held relating to abortion protests: FOI release

1. Any correspondence to and from Scottish Ministers on the topic of protests outside facilities providing abortions or sexual health care. 2. Any correspondence, meeting notes, minutes or any other documentation relating to meetings or discussions between the Scottish Government, local authorities and/or COSLA on the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100243716
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Conference call with Abellio on 11 November 2020: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Mathieson and Alex Whyte and Dominic Booth, Abellio on 11th November 2020 and the conference call with Abellio and on 19th August 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.38 s.17 s.17(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100232191
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communication with United States Government in relation to Cop26: FOI release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and US Government in relation to Cop26 in the last six months. This should include emails, letters, invites, call logs and any documents shared. 2. Any correspondence between the First Minister's office and the US Government in relation to Cop26 in the last six mont...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100238954
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy First Minister communication regarding 2021 exam diet: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100203007 1. Any emails, text messages, OneNote memos, or other correspondence between John Swinney, his ministerial office and/or special advisers and the SQA on the topic of the 2021 exams diet and alternative certification model between November 1, 2020 to the date of this request. 2. Any ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.30 s.12 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100241427 review of 202100203007
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Briefing provided to Scottish Ministers regarding public energy company: FOI release

Briefing given from Scottish Government officials to ministers on a public energy company to the date of this request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100239850
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Report submitted by Deloitte: FOI release

1) Guarantee Management Meeting Reports sent by Deloitte to the Scottish Government in 2017, 2018 and 2019 which have not already been disclosed in FOI review response 202100230000. 1a) This should include but not be limited to any report submitted to the Scottish Government following or preceding the Guarantee Managem...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100238724
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Assessment and communication regarding TRNSMT 2021: FOI release

1. Please provide details of all risk analysis and impact projections (as in Covid rates of transmission, prevalence of the disease in the population and impact on NHS) undertaken in order to take the general decision that TRNSMT 2021 (Glasgow 10-12 September 2021) be allowed to go ahead AND any discussion/corresponden...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100234951
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the use of terminology around sectarianism: FOI release

All emails, briefing documents that are internal to the Scottish Government highlighting the use of the terms anti-Irish catholic, anti-Irish or anti-Catholic. Also asking if this change from the term sectarian or racist will only apply to anti-Irish Catholic perceived hate crimes or will the force e.g. use the phrase ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100234954
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence: FOI release

How many meetings has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, attended (either virtually or in person) where ‘Afghanistan’ was a subject on the agenda. I would like this information in the timeframe of between the date of his appointment to 15 August 2021. Please provide minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100237037
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Briefing notes prepared for Criminal Justice Committee September 2021: FOI release

Full content of all briefing notes, papers etc providing to the Cabinet secretary for Justice and Veterans and the minister for Community Safety in respect of their appearance before the Criminal Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament on 1 September 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236359
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

All communication (internal and external) involving Shirley-Anne Somerville (or her staff) regarding the Scottish National Standardised Assessments. This includes any attachments in the case of emails, as well as non-email communication such as messaging services. Any briefings, analysis or other official documents he...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236994
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Information Commissioner appeal Decision Notice 083/2021: FOI release

1. Any and all internal and external correspondence including emails, letters, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, text messages relating to government business from officials, ministers, and special advisers and any other interested party relating to the consideration of the Scottish Information Commissioner appeal wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.35(1) s.35(2) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100223873
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Official engagement with Sir Tom Hunter: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Matheson and Tom Hunter on 27th October 2020 and 25 November 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38 s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100232182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Timeframe required for an independent Scotland to re-join the EU: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100227221 In relation to a previous request made (202100203619), you requested (a) “any reference to how you have concluded that the Public Interest test or indeed the section 29(1)(a) exemption should be applied. Could you firstly therefore please forward me any documentation you have which ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100234945 review of 202100227221
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Local Serving Rates: FOI review

1) We need urgently to address what we consider to be a failure to meet the duty of candour attendant on this matter. By way of example only, in response to our request for “all information concerning the Rates List, including that which concerns… correspondence, telephone attendance notes, documents, charts and/or mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100225803 review of 202100216757
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Minister for Transport engagement: FOI release

1. Since Graeme Dey MSP’s appointment as Minister of Transport: a. How many meetings has the Minister held with: i. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited ii. CalMac Ferries Ltd iii. David Macbrayne Ltd iv. Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd v. Tim Hair, Turnaround Director, Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd vi. Trade Uni...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100230806
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COP26 climate change summit policing costs: FOI release

1. The memorandum of understanding between the UK Government and Scottish Government on the cost of policing the COP26 summit and how the costs will be recovered by Police Scotland. 2. Correspondence sent or received between January 2020 and August 2021 by special advisers, ministerial offices, ministers, or officials ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100232898
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Law and order, Public sector