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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Correspondence relating to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development review: FOI release

All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education (including Officials of his office) with OECD relating to the OECD review of Scottish education. In particular, I would like to see all correspondence and information relating to the contract between the Scottish Government and OECD.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100175114
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Discussions held relating to OCED report: FOI release

1. Please provide details of all the discussions between Scottish Ministers and the OECD on the subject of the publication prior to the forthcoming Scottish election of an interim report, a full report or any other equivalent document since the relevant vote at Parliament on 17 February 2021 (including copies of all co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100170093
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice on cutting unpaid work hours: FOI release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice's office and any other stakeholder, either external or internal, regarding the topic of cutting unpaid work hours issue...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100187501
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Sir David Murray takeover proposal of Tata Steel plant: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information request for documents relating to discussions between Sir David Murray and Scottish ministers in 2015 regarding Murray's proposal to take over the Tata Steel plants Cambuslang and Motherwell in 2015.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100194570
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communications between Special Advisors and civil servants relating to independence: FOI release

From 1 March 2021 to present. Copies of all correspondence (emails, attachments, memos, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise relevant) between Special Adviser and civil servants regarding the draft independence referendum bill that was published 22 March.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100186120
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affair referendum correspondence: FOI release

From 8 March 2021 to present: Copies of correspondence (emails, whatsapp messages, texts, letters, handwritten notes, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings and/or otherwise) to and/or from Mike Russell with any reference to the draft independence referendum bill published 22 March.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100186146
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Details of the Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group: FOI review

Could you provide me with copies of all information including, but not limited to, minutes, correspondence, notes of telephone calls and emails held by Scottish Government on: 1. A copy of the Terms of Reference of the “Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group” 2. Details of funding of the “Misogyny and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100182640 review of 202100156907
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

Correspondence regarding potential timing for independence referendum: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, letters, whatsapp messages, texts, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise) from/between/to civil servants and/or Special Advisers on the appropriate timing for an independence referendum to take place once the legislation for it would be passed in the next parliamentary term.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100187817
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding draft bill on another independence referendum: FOI release

Copies of correspondence from/to and/or between members of the Constitution and Cabinet Directorate on the draft bill on another independence referendum announced in the 2020-21 Programme for Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100174032
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Meeting between Health Homes and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport: FOI release

1) Any minutes, handouts, shared documents, agendas, notes, briefing papers, follow-up emails, notes taken by attendees from the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport and care home groups in the week commencing Feb 15 referenced by Jason Leitch at the daily coronavirus briefing on February 24. 2) A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100164833
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding the Tied Pubs Bill: FOI release

A copy of advice ministers received from civil servants regarding Tied Pubs before the Stage 1 debate of the Tied Pubs Bill in the Scottish Parliament. A copy of correspondence (written and digital) between ministers and civil servants regarding the Tied Pubs Bill before and after the Stage 1 debate. You clarified you ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(2) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-11
Reference
FOI/202100183693
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

COVID-19 Advice regarding restrictions ahead of Royal visit to Scotland: FOI release

The correspondence (in whatever form it takes) between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge relating to their December 2020 visit to Scotland on the royal train. Could I please have all documentation relating to this visit including the advice the Scottish Government gave on ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.38 s.30 s.41 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202000121424
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Official meeting with Springfield Properties 29 October 2019: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek McKay meeting with Innes Smith of Springfield Properties on 29 October 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-07
Reference
FOI/202100167515
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) independent review: FOI release

Details of all meetings, virtual or in person, held from the point at which Scottish Government officials or representatives received a draft form of the OECD Independent Review of Curriculum for Excellence in which this report was discussed. Please include details of the meeting scheduled for Monday 15 February, as re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-07
Reference
FOI/202100166439
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Analysis relating to the inclusion of sex/gender within Hate Crime Bill: FOI release

Analysis provided by officials which led to the Scottish Government’s initial decision to reject Lord Bracadale’s recommendation to include what he termed “gender” as a protected characteristic in the Bill, and any subsequent analysis which was used to confirm this position. Any further detailed analysis undertaken by ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-06
Reference
FOI/202100165382
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications 2021: FOI release

All correspondence between John Swinney, Special Advisers or government officials and the SQA regarding plans / options for the awarding of National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications in 2021. The time frame for this request is Jan 1 2021 - Jan 31 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-06
Reference
FOI/202100162263
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documents pertaining to teachers one off payment of £400: FOI release

All documentation regarding the decision to offer a single payment to teachersand lecturers rather than paying an amount determined by student numbers. All documentation regarding the decision to offer £400, including how this specific amount was calculated.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100163050
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair work meeting with Miller Homes: FOI release

Derek McKay meeting with Chris Endsor, Chief Executive of Miller Homes on 1 October 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100167507
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Former Minister for Transport and Islands meeting with Springfield Properties: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek McKay meeting with Innes Smith of Springfield Properties on 29 October 2019. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/202100167515
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Internal communications relating to care homes: FOI release

Any and all internal correspondence including emails, instant messaging, texts, emails relating to FOI Request: 202000092009.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-21
Reference
FOI/202100148211
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Creation of Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group: FOI release

Copies of all information including, but not limited to, minutes, correspondence, notes of telephone calls and emails held by Scottish Government on :- The decision to create the “Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group”, relating to the choice of “misogyny” and not the broader “sex” as discussed as pa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-21
Reference
FOI/202100156901
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Rail Recovery Task minutes from October 2020 - January 2021: FOI release

Copies of the minutes of the Rail Recovery Task Force covering the period from 1st October 2020 to 31st January 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100152247
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Justice's proposed working group on misogynistic harassment: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Engender regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Justice's proposed working group on misogynistic harassment from 23 April 2020 to 4 February 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-16
Reference
FOI/202100150598
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence received by Permanent Secretary relating to second referendum: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: Copies of correspondence (emails, briefings, attachments, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) from and/or to Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans regarding Scottish independence and/or a second independence referendum.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-16
Reference
FOI/202100164037
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector