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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Emma Harper and Humza Yousaf, correspondence on improving A75/A77: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Emma Harper and Humza Yousaf on improving (a) A75 (b) A77.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00562
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence and reports regarding MV Clipper Ranger: FOI release

“To provide information of all correspondence relating to the MV Clipper Ranger from 25th September 2018 until 18th February 2019 including meetings, emails, letters and reports between Scottish Ministers, Transport Scotland, CMAL, CalMac Ferries Ltd, Serco Northlink Ferries Ltd and Seatruck Ferries Ltd. Given the exte...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00491
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, questions regarding rail and ferries: FOI release

All correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport. How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? The minutes of all meetings between Christine Grahame MSP and representative...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00476
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Work Place Parking Levy - correspondence, reports and briefings: FOI release

All correspondence, internal reports and briefings relating to the 'Work Place Parking Levy' presented or distributed to special advisers, cab sec finance/transport/local govt and minister for public finance since draft budget statement Dec 2018

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00472
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation: FOI release

You asked for details of any meetings (dates, times, minutes, etc.) between Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation in (a) 2016 (b) 2017 and (c) 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00443
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communication to ministers regarding workplace parking tax: FOI release

Letters or emails to Nicola Sturgeon, Derek Mackay or Michael Matheson regarding the workplace parking tax in 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00471
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Security Programme Gateway 0 reviews and health check: FOI review

Under FOISA, please provide copies of the three Social Security Programme Gateway 0 (Strategic Assessment) reviews (dated September 2015, March 2016, and November 2017) and the Agency Gateway Review Health check (dated May 2018).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00065 Review
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting with Scottish Council of Independent Schools regarding Non-Domestic Rates: FOI release

Please release the following documents in relation to the Scottish Government’s meeting with The Scottish Council of Independent Schools on 12 September 2018 regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill: 1) All briefings/prep documents/other papers for this meeting 2) Minutes of the meeting 3) Any subsequent notes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00542
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Proposed redress scheme for victims of child abuse: FOI release

In relation to compensation for victims of child abuse or the proposed redress scheme, please provide details of what meetings Scottish Government officials have held with providers of care relating to this. For each meeting please outline when it occurred, who it involved, where it occured and supply the minutes of wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00435
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

2018 communications relating to The New School, Butterstone: FOI release

You requested the following:  all communications between government ministers/ officials and the care inspectorate between the dates January 2018 to January 2019 regarding the New School Butterstone.  all communications between government ministers/officials and Perth and Kinross council between the dates January 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/19/00294
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Internal correspondence pertaining to response to Parliamentary question S5W-20557: FOI release

You asked for all internal correspondence and briefing, including draft responses, pertaining to the response to Parliamentary question S5W-20557, and a breakdown of the handling of the question and the response, detail who handled it and how many times.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-04
Reference
FOI/19/00050
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stakeholders correspondence regarding the IMPACT Centre project: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between or involving Scottish Ministers and/or employees of the Scottish Government with stakeholders regarding the IMPACT Centre project from 1 January 2017 to the date of request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-04
Reference
FOI/19/00003
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Building, planning and design, Economy, +1 more … Public sector

Potential impact of Brexit upon school-level education in Scotland: FOI review

Any material held by the Scottish Government relating to the potential impact of Brexit upon school-level education in Scotland (NB this would also include indirect impacts upon schools such as the possible effect on recruitment to Initial Teacher Education programmes).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 10 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/18/03575 Review
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Education, Public sector

Potential impact of Brexit upon school-level education in Scotland: FOI release

Any material held by the Scottish Government relating to the potential impact of Brexit upon school-level education in Scotland (NB this would also include indirect impacts upon schools such as the possible effect on recruitment to Initial Teacher Education programmes).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-28
Reference
FOI/18/03575
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Education, Public sector

FOI/18/02623, copy of case log, correspondence and notes of meetings: FOI release

In relation to FOI/18/02623, you asked for: 1) A copy of the FOI case log. 2) A copy of all correspondence (excluding any to myself) and notes of meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-27
Reference
FOI/19/00291
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

European Commission penalties for missed Common Agricultural Policy payment deadlines: FOI release

Any documentation outlining analysis of the risk of penalties charged by the European Commission for not complying with regulations following missed common agricultural policy payments in 2017 and 2018. Any correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government officials discussing analysis of the risk of penaltie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-27
Reference
FOI/19/00315
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, International, Public sector

Establishment, work and material from P1 practitioner forum: FOI release

You asked for : 1. All communications regarding the decision establish the P1 Practitioner Forum (including attachments) 2. All communications regarding the decision to appoint Prof Ellis as chair of this forum (including attachments) 3. Any other communication regarding the work of the forum (including attachments) ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00268
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding adjustments to performance benchmarks in ScotRail franchise: FOI appeal

· A copy of all correspondence between Transport Scotland and ScotRail regarding adjustments to the performance benchmarks set out in the ScotRail franchise. · A copy of all correspondence between Transport Scotland officials and the Scottish Government on this subject. Any other documentation Transport Scotland hold...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-20
Reference
FOI/18/02719 Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the response to FOI request 18/02676: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes or any other documents) between the lead official on FOI request 18/02676 and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or the SG FOI Unit and/or special advisers regarding the response to that FOI request. Information should include: a detailed timeline (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.14(2) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-02-18
Reference
FOI/19/00302
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Email correspondence regarding the New School at Butterstone: FOI release

You requested the following: all email correspondence between Education Scotland and Perth and Kinross Council regarding the New School at Butterstone. all email correspondence between Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate regarding the New School at Butterstone. This should cover the period between September ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.6 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-15
Reference
FOI/18/03788
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector