Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,842releases indexed
39,432attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,103partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,103 unclear 7,198 not held 3,063 released 1,536 already published 669 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4924 s.20 4272 s.34(1) 3583 s.39(2) 3473 s.30 2877 s.17(1) 2771 s.25(1) 2375 s.10(4) 1982 s.11(2) 1568 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1157 s.3 906

Timeline

2026-05 389 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 965 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 921 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 861 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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2,155 matching releases

British Transport Police Integration Joint Programme Board: FOI release

You asked for all papers presented to / discussed at the British Transport Police Integration Joint Programme Board on 20th February 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Police Scotland Chief Constable's leave of absence: FOI release

As clarified on 2 February, your request seeks: A record of any face-to-face meeting, phone call etc. on the involving Ministers and SG Officials and representatives of the SPA on the subject of Phil Gormley, Chief Constable, since June 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to location for Berlin trade hub: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and either Scottish Enterprise or Scottish Development International on the topic of a location for the Berlin trade hub.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.31(1) s.29 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

'Scotland's Place in Europe:People, Jobs and Investment' report: FOI release

The content of all documents that include discussion of possible launch locations for the Scottish Government report Scotland's Place in Europe: People, Jobs and Investment, which was published in January this year. Your request asked that this include any relevant emails, reports and minutes of meetings and where appr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Chief Constable's leave of absence: FOI release

1. For what purpose a meeting room in the Scottish Parliament was booked by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on 9 November 2017 from 2pm-4pm. and for information relating to the Scottish Government's engagement with stakeholders in relation to the former Chief Constable's leave of absence. (N.B. given the context, we...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Commissioner for Fair Access discussion paper: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government officials or external parties regarding the 'Commissioner for Fair Access discussion paper: retention, outcomes and destinations' published 23 January 2018. This should include any internal communications, external communications, meetings arranged, requested changes and a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

Request for any correspondence between June 2017 and January 2018 involving Scottish Government Ministers, senior civil servants, special advisers on the topic of differences between the SNIB, SIB and BDB.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

New Scottish Enterprise Chief Executive correspondence: FOI release

You asked for Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving Scottish Government ministers, senior civil servants or special advisers on the topic of a new Scottish Enterprise chief executive from 1 September 2017 to 8 February 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 24 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Prestwick Airport – CEO and Asset Value: FOI release

a) Provide any relevant information and correspondence related to the departure of Prestwick Airport's CEO b) A calculation of how the Scottish government's investment into Prestwick Airport has increased the value of the airport's asset value?

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Chief Constable's leave of absence, communications with SPA: FOI release

Any information related to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice's dealings with the Scottish Police Authority in relation to the Chief Constable's leave of absence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Chief Constable's leave of absence, communications with SPA: FOI release

Any correspondence, letters, emails, notes of meetings or calls, or any other documents relating to communication between the SPA and the Scot Gov regarding the Chief Constable's leave of absence, since 01/01/17.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Former Chief Constable of Police Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence made or received by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson, and his office in relation to Phil Gormley's case, from July 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) s.36(1) 18 attachments
Published
2018-03-14
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Future plan for Scottish fisheries post-Brexit: FOI release

Email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government officials regarding a future plan for Scottish fisheries post-Brexit (date range: 1/6/16-5/2/18); Email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government officials on the adaption of the CFP as a consequence of Brexit (date range: 1/6/16-5/2/18...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

UK university applications rates report published by UCAS: FOI release

Any communications relating to Scottish Government response to UK applications rates by the January deadline published by UCAS, including discussion and drafting of the specific press release published on the Scottish Government website on 5 February 2018, and any other wider communication plan, messaging documents, co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Royal Bank of Scotland officials: FOI release

1. A list of meetings between Scottish Government ministers or officials with Royal Bank of Scotland officials or executives between 1 December 2017 and today's date (8 February 2018) 2. Minutes of said meetings 3. Any correspondence between Scottish Government ministers or officials with Royal Bank of Scotland betwe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.13 s.19 s.27(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding marriage allowance and pension relief: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish and UK governments on: 1. The Marriage Allowance 2. Pension tax relief 3. National Insurance rates Both after 14 December 2017 to date and from 1 January 2017 to the 14 December 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

General Teaching Council for Scotland: FOI review

Any advice or other material (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or proposed replacement of the GTCS Any communication (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or the proposed replacement of the GTCS Details - including all supporting documents - of any meetings at...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

General Teaching Council for Scotland: FOI release

Any advice or other material (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or proposed replacement of the GTCS Any communication (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCSand/or the proposed replacement of the GTCS Details - including all supporting documents - of any meetings at ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Non domestic rates on sporting rights: FOI release

For the dates 1 January 2016 to 20 February 2018: Correspondence between SNH and the Scottish Government regarding non-domestic rates on sporting rights Correspondence between Forestry Commission and the Scottish Government regarding non-domestic rates on sporting rights

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence and any records of that correspondence (including minutes, records of phone calls, agendas, meetings, emails, letters, handwritten notes etc.) between (i) Kenneth Hogg and (ii) Paul Johnston or anyone in Michael Matheson's private office (including the minister himself) on the subject of the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Invitations to Tender for ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper: FOI release

1. i. any or all correspondence between Transport Scotland and Serco Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (SCSL) relating to the withdrawal of the shared sleeper cabin option for single travellers; ii. any or all correspondence held in Transport Scotland relating to this change including but not limited to the initial request, int...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Discussions around charitable status of private schools: FOI release

All material held regarding any discussions around the charitable status of private schools in Scotland (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any other relevant documents) from January 2016 – present All material held regarding any di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Land Value Tax: FOI release

Email correspondence between Scottish Ministers on the possible introduction of land value tax Documentation outlining evidence and assessments of the feasibility of land value tax

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Back to Work Allowance: FOI release

Can I see all correspondence and analysis relating to the Scottish Government's conclusion that it did not have the necessary vires to legislate for the Grant in its current form.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.28 s.29 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector