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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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

Report: A77 Trunk road speed limit Revocation Order:FOI release

A copy of the Report on which the Minister based his decision regarding the A77 Trunk Road (Bogend to Dutchhouse)(50MPH Speed Limit) Revocation Order 2011.

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

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

Location of Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all records held by the Scottish Government which reference North Ayrshire in relation to the location decision for the new Social Security Scotland locations.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details of the FinTech Scotland business plan : FOI release

Details of the FinTech Scotland business plan established between the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and the University of Edinburgh.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.30 20 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Minister for Social Security once for Scotland approach: 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 any internal correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and its staff ahead of, and following the meeting, relating to the approach that the Minister spoke of. P...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 14 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Student Support Review: FOI release

Please supply the official Scottish Government Ministerial statement on the finalised student support review that has recently concluded? Please advise/disclose if there is any other recorded information that the Scottish Government hold to demonstrate your commitment to tackling student poverty other than the £5m fun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Social Security Programme Board: FOI release

The options appraisals provided to the Social Security Programme Board in the past year, specifically including options appraisals where technology platforms are assessed and evaluated for decision by the board, under the "re-use" criteria.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

DWP Central Payments System: FOI release

The outline business case to support the detailed consideration to proceed with the re-use of the DWP Central Payments System and the documentation to support the decision to re-use the DWP CPS for a period of 3-5 years, made in October according to detailed parliamentary questions.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.30 2 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

Plans to impose parking charges at Sumburgh Airport: FOI release

All information held on plans to impose parking charges at Sumburgh Airport including all correspondence with Highlands and Islands Airports Limited including the proposal to impose car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport. You also requested details of any complaints, correspondence with stakeholders (including the Sum...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Royal Bank of Scotland - branch closures: FOI release

Details of any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between Keith Brown and representatives of RBS on the topic of branch closures in the last year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.27 s.27(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
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

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

I would be grateful for copies of any correspondence and minutes of meetings or telephone calls Transport Scotland has had with: Aberdeen Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Inverness Airport, Sumburgh Airport, Police Scotland, Aberdeen City, City of Edinburgh Council, Renfrewshire ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Labour productivity for quarter 3 statistics publication: FOI release

Requested information for correspondence (emails, Yammer messages, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between SG ministers or special advisers and civil servants regarding the Labour Productivity for Quarter 3 stat publication prior to its public release.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-16
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communications with Religious Orders: FOI release

1. 'All correspondence to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills between May 2016 and February 2018 to and from The Church of Scotland, Scottish Bishops' Conference, Diocese of Aberdeen (Bishop of Aberdeen), Diocese of Argyll and the Isles (Bishop of Argyll and the Isles), Diocese of Dunkeld (Bishop of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.36(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-13
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Parking charges at Ninewells Hospital: FOI release

Copies of, or details of, all estimates put together by the Scottish Government in the last five years in relation to how much money it would cost the Scottish Government and/or other authorities to buy out the contract between NHS Tayside and Indigo to run the car parking operation at Ninewells Hospital; Copies of all...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(2) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-12
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, 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

Communications with Scottish Police Authority Board: FOI release

All correspondence, and details of meetings or phone calls between members of the Scottish Police Authority Board, any of: a) the Cabinet Secretary for Justice b) the Justice Minister c) the Law Officers including minutes of any meetings, since 1 January 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-11
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scotland's colleges, 'Delivering for all' policy paper: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government officials or external parties regarding the 'Scotland's colleges: delivering for all' policy paper published 19 January 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence with BTP merger Joint Programme Board: FOI release

Copies of correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between the BTP merger Joint Programme Board (individual members and as a whole) and the Scottish Government, on the topic of further time being required to deliver BTP integration, from 1 Janua...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector