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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Scottish Government's childcare expansion correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) in 2019 from childcare providers/nurseries on the topic of the Scottish Government's childcare expansion.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-19
Reference
FOI/201900005377
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Glasgow City Council provost correspondence: FOI release

Your asked for: the contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) in the last month on the topic of the Glasgow City Council provost.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-18
Reference
FOI/201900005384
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Eva Bolander: FOI release

Your asked for: Any correspondence (letters, emails, minutes of meetings, phone calls or otherwise) in 2019 between Nicola Sturgeon or Scottish Government special advisers and Eva Bolander.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-18
Reference
FOI/201900005385
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on marches/parades in Glasgow: FOI release

You asked for: The contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) in 2019 on the topic of riots at marches / parades in Glasgow.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-18
Reference
FOI/201900005373
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Correspondence with Luke Van Beek: FOI release

You asked for “ALL additional correspondence between Luke Van Beek and the Scottish Government and also copies of internal emails plus any other exchanges which have not yet appeared on the Scottish Government FOI Website and are relevant to the design build and operation of the two Ferries in question”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-18
Reference
FOI/201900005378
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Stakeholders correspondence regarding the IMPACT Centre project: FOI appeal

All correspondence between or involving Scottish Ministers and/or employees of the Scottish Government with stakeholders regarding the IMPACT Centre project from 1 Jan 2017 to the date of request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 96 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.28 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/00003
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Building, planning and design, Constitution and democracy, +1 more … Public sector

Bed bugs at schools - First Minister correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: "The contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) in 2019 on the topic of bed bugs at schools."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/201900005399
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

EU Exit information circulated with NHS Boards: FOI release

You asked for: Latest Scottish Government EU Exit planning assumptions circulated to NHS Boards. Latest EU Exit impact, risk and readiness assessments received from NHS Boards.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/02215
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Police Federation correspondence since June 1st 2019: FOI request

All correspondence with the Scottish Police Federation since June 1, 2019

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-11-14
Reference
FOI/201900005185
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Institute of Healthcare Improvement contracts and costs: FOI release

Details of any meetings between the Scottish Government and the US firm Institute for Healthcare Improvement in the last 6 months. Please include dates, locations and attendees. -Details of any current contracts between the Scottish Government and US firm Institute for Healthcare Improvement.This should include the cos...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-13
Reference
FOI/19/01559
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Disciplinary action process – various questions: FOI release

I'd be grateful for the following information from your records from January 2017 to present: My questions relate to permanent members of staff employed in SG MAIN. how many disciplinary penalties were issued to members of staff? how many disciplinary penalties were issued for breaches of security? how many disciplina...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2019-11-12
Reference
FOI/19/02276
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Defence and Security Equipment International Conference documentation: FOI release

You asked for copies of documents held by the Scottish Government which refer to the Defence and Security Equipment International [conference] dated from April 2019 to the present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-06
Reference
FOI/19/02288
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Medicinal use of cannabis-based products barriers on NHS prescriptions: FOI review

You asked for a copy of all recorded communications to and from the Scottish government regarding NHS England's review and report on "Barriers to accessing cannabis-based products for medicinal use on NHS prescriptions", including attachments to any emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-04
Reference
FOI/19/01933/review
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Marine Scotland (MS) rights under Fisheries Act documentation: FOI release

all information and documentation pertaining to your [Marine Scotland’s] rights under the Fisheries Act (this refers to the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003); a copy of all correspondence between you [Marine Scotland] and the Cabinet Secretary relating to access at Gualin; and details...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-01
Reference
FOI/19/02312
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings with representatives of Japanese refrigeration company Mayekawa: FOI release

Any meetings recorded between Scottish Government officials and representatives of Japanese refrigeration company Mayekawa. Details are also requested for any assistance provided, financial or otherwise between The Scottish Government and this company.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02351
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Public Sector staffing frameworks: FOI release

Please may I request a copy of the winning tenders in response to: Tender Ref: Sp-18-012 – Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services – North Region Tender Ref: Sp-18-013 – Framework for The Provision of Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services – South Region

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02278
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Various questions surrounding Scottish Government antisemitism policy: FOI release

Q1. Definition of antisemitism Q1a. Has the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition of Antisemitism (‘IHRA Definition’) been adopted by the Scottish Government? See antisemitism.uk/definition for more information about the IHRA Definition. Q1b. If the IHRA Definition has been adopted, please provide the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/201900004948
Directorate
Topic

Communication relating to a national default 20mph speed limit: FOI release

Any communications between the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, his department and officials and private businesses and private sector representative bodies in relation to a national default 20 mph speed limit in Scotland from 2017 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-30
Reference
FOI/19/02272
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to FOI request FoI/18/03666: FOI review

All correspondence relating to FOI request FoI/18/03666, and its subsequent request for review.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-25
Reference
FOI/19/01622
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Delays to introduction of Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: FOI Review

a) all legal advice and/or guidance on whether Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) can be introduced in Scotland with conditions of residence attached instead of waiting for further legislation in the UK Parliament; and b) all information contained in documents and correspondence with regard to the delay in the intr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-24
Reference
FOI/201900004674
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Operators of the Mossmorran plant in Fife correspondence: FOI release

You asked for “all emails, minutes, notes of telephone conversations and other documents pertaining to any meeting between representatives of ExxonMobil and/or Shell, the operators of the Mossmorran plant in Fife and representatives of the Scottish Government, whether officers or ministers, since July 2017.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.33(1B) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-23
Reference
FOI/19/02181
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

National Strategic Group for Sport and Physical Activity meeting notes: FOI release

You asked for agendas, minutes, reports and any other publications distributed relating to the National Strategic Group for Sport and Physical Activity from January 2018 until 24/09/2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-23
Reference
FOI/19/02193
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Changing the law on abortion since legislation was devolved and improving access correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: All correspondence, minutes and emails in relation to changing the law on abortion since legislation was devolved on 23 May 2016. All correspondence, minutes and emails in relation to improving access to abortion services for adolescents and young women since 23 May 2016. On 16 September, you clarified...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02106
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector