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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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

Scottish Government switch from Ryde's Scale to quantum meruit basis: EIR release

We have been advised that Transport Scotland issued an instruction to the District Valuer’s Office to the effect that agents negotiating fees for any compensation claim relating to the AWPR received prior to 1 May 2014 were to be treated on the basis of Ryde’s Scale +25%. Any claims received after that date would be tr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00483
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Colin Clark, communications regarding A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen: EIR release

Please provide all communications to and from MP Colin Clark on the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme, including the content of email attachments. Please also provide minutes of all meetings with this MP on the same subject.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00452
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings with representatives of Persimmon Homes: FOI release

You asked for details of all meetings between representatives of Persimmon Homes and the Scottish Government between the 18th May 2016 until the 1st of January 2019, including: 1. The dates and venue of any meetings between the two parties 2. The proposed agendas for any meetings 3. The recorded minutes of any meetings...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00330
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

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

Details of meetings with agencies regarding the Dear Haters campaign: FOI release

Please can you provide details of all meetings, attendees, and minutes between government staff and agencies regarding the above campaign.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/201900000101
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Copies of specific correspondence following the Social Security Scotland Advisory Body meeting in October 2018: FOI release

Referring to the October 2018 minutes of the Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body meeting, please provide the correspondence subsequently received relating to:  Feedback on Terms of Reference to be given via correspondence (item 3 decision)  All Body Members to agree upon standing agenda items via corres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00371
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
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

Communications between SG and Moray Council regarding budgets: FOI release

Any written or recorded communication between the Scottish Government and The Moray Council (whether councillors, the chief executive or other officers) in the months of December 2018 and January 2019 relating to the Scottish Government’s draft budget for 2019-20 or Moray Council’s own budget or where these issues were...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/19/00249
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Details of meetings or correspondence concerning related news stories: FOI release

Details of any meetings or correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) involving any of: Nicola Sturgeon, John Swinney, senior civil servants or special advisers on the topic of the following stories and the letter behind those stories: https://...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 95 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-19
Reference
FOI/19/00138
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Liz Lloyd's diary, schedule and expenses claims for specified dates: FOI release

Including for FOIs/19/00155, 00156, 00157, & 00194 The full contents of Liz Lloyd’s diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 15, 16, 17 January 2018. Please also include any expenses claims by Liz Lloyd for those dates. The full contents of Liz Lloyd’s diary, schedule, call log or min...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.39(1) 10 attachments
Published
2019-02-14
Reference
FOI/19/00154
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic

Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule and meeting minutes for specified dates: FOI release

The full contents of Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 15, 16, 17 January 2018. The full contents of Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 23, 24, 25 January 2018. The full contents of Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.35(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-14
Reference
FOI/19/00195
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon’s diary, schedule and expenses claims for specified dates: FOI release

Includes FOIs/19/00159 & 00160 The full contents of Nicola Sturgeon’s diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 15, 16, 17 January 2018. Please also include any expenses claims by Nicola Sturgeon for those dates. The full contents of Nicola Sturgeon’s diary, schedule, call log or minut...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-02-14
Reference
FOI/19/00158
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications regarding Supporting Transgender Young People: Guidance for Schools in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for us to provide any and all available internal and external communications, including emails, memos, meeting minutes etc, regarding the publication referenced below, Supporting Transgender Young People: Guidance for Schools in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-13
Reference
FOI/19/00152
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector