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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Michael Matheson - correspondence on the performance of ScotRail: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) in November and December 2018 addressed to Michael Matheson on the performance of ScotRail.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00493 & FOI/19/00822
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary, Michael Russell, Correspondence on second EU membership referendum: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence received or sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations and former Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe, Michael Russell MSP, regarding a second referendum on EU membership since September 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00740
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Dean Lockhart MSP, Transport Scotland - Correspondence on A84 Blairdrummond road: EIR release

“All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, notes, minutes) between Dean Lockhart MSP (including the office of Dean Lockhart MSP) and Transport Scotland. I would like to request that the information relates to the A84 Blairdrummond road.” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as May 2016 to 4 March 201...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00614
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Habitats Regulation Appraisal/Appropriate Assessment for former Cockenzie Power Station: FOI release

You have asked for sight of the whole report of which Annex F forms part in relation to the Habitats Regulation Appraisal/Appropriate Assessment undertaken by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the planning application for the former Cockenzie Power Station Site, Prestonpans, East Lothian.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/19/00747
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister’s Chief Of Staff, meetings, overseas visits and expenses: FOI release

1. A copy of the business diary of Elizabeth Lloyd, the First Minister’s Chief of Staff, for November 2017. 2. A copy of the expense claims for October and November 2018 of Elizabeth Lloyd, the First Minister’s Chief of Staff, including travel expenses. 3. An itemised list of all meetings arranged in the First Minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/201900000556
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Emma Harper and Michael Matheson - A75, A77: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Emma Harper and Michael Matheson 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
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00563
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence to Paul Wheelhouse - Islay ferry services impact on businesses: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Paul Wheelhouse regarding the impact of ferry services on businesses on Islay.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00555
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Resilience Partnership sub-group for EU-exit contingency planning meeting agendas: FOI release

Regarding the Scottish Resilience Partnership sub-group for EU-exit contingency planning, please provide me with: electronic copies of all agendas and meeting minutes of the groups meetings between 1 November 2018 and 7 February 2019; electronic copies of all drafts of the group’s Scottish Strategic Threat and Risk As...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/201900000204
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Child Poverty Income Supplement paper provided to Social Security: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide the Child Poverty Income Supplement paper provided to the Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body discussed on the meeting of 23 January 2019

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00700
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence to Michael Matheson - Islay ferry services impact on businesses: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Michael Matheson regarding the impact of ferry services on businesses on Islay.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00554
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Record of Inspection Findings for Dalbeattie High School: FOI release

Your requested further information in respect of Dalbeattie High School as follows: Is the SIF available for this inspection? ... you are interested in knowing the details behind the evaluative statements (meeting needs - very good) ... in particular.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00703
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Shareholder agreements - Scottish Government and private sector companies: FOI release

Please provide a copy of all shareholder agreements entered into by the Scottish Government with private sector companies during the period 1 January 2016 to 15 January 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00207
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence between Christine Grahame & Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport: FOI release

You asked for the following: • All correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport. • How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? • The minutes of all meetings ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00393
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

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

A737 Dalry Bypass - risk assessments, traffic management plan: EIR release

I am looking for the risk assessments, traffic management plan and daily toolbox talk for the 6th of February.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00553
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence to Fergus Ewing - future rural policy after Brexit: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) in 2018 from farmers, crofters and land managers to Fergus Ewing on any of the following topics: future rural policy and support in Scotland after the UK leaves the European Union; the Common Agricultural Policy; the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38(2A) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00122
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road: EIR release

1 · A copy of the Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road (South bound) carriageway towards Glasgow/Renfrew from 1st February 2018 to 5th February 2019 2 · Details and dates of all carriageway defects identified during safety inspections during these dates. 3 · The time period adopted between iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00500
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

Jamie Hepburn/Scottish Enterprise, McGill & Co related correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all email correspondence between Jamie Hepburn and Scottish Enterprise in relation to McGill between November 2018 and February 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-19
Reference
FOI/19/00392
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

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

Petition pertaining to compensation for those affected by Pluserix vaccine: FOI release

You asked for all information and correspondence held by the Scottish Government pertaining to petition PE01658, including correspondence relating to this issue between the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament’s Public Petitions Committee or any third parties.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38 s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-14
Reference
FOI/19/00496
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector