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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Gateway Review Agency Health check documents: FOI release

You asked to be provided with the Gateway Review Agency Health check, as referenced at the below the line papers in the Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body April 2019 agenda.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-27
Reference
FOI/19/01371
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of specific meetings with EDF Energy: FOI release

You asked for copies of any notes taken, minutes, briefings or any other papers prepared or exchanged with regards to the below meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of EDF Energy: Ivan McKee was lobbied by David Cameron of EDF Energy at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry An...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Temporary Staff positions under the expired Framework Agreement: FOI release

You requested information listed at [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement named at [f] [a] Framework Public Bodies Contracts Manager’s or Hiring Manager’s name; [b] Job Role; [c] Start Date; [d] End Date; [e] Pay Rate. [f] Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services - Interim Profess...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1)
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01443
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence of meeting with Gordon Dewar of Edinburgh Airport and Derek Mackay: FOI release

You asked for 'any minutes, correspondence, briefing, notes, agendas or any other communications or documents relating to the meeting between Gordon Dewar of Edinburgh Airport and Derek Mackay on the 23 April 2019.' You also asked to see a list of attendees at the meeting.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-21
Reference
FOI/19/01258
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes and annual reports of the Building Standards Advisory Committee (BSAC): FOI release

Minutes of the Building Standards Advisory Committee (BSAC) and annual reports from 2004. BSAC was abolished in 2009 with Scottish Government’s commitment to reform public services. Ministers decided that the statutory basis of BSAC should be removed and the Committee, therefore, abolished. This was brought about by t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-06-21
Reference
FOI/19/01335
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence to SG regarding subject choice in Scotland's schools: FOI release

You asked for “the content of all letters and emails sent by members of the public to the First Minister and / or the Education Secretary this year regarding subject choice in Scotland's schools.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-14
Reference
FOI/201900001715
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence on a public sector bid for the ScotRail franchise: FOI release

You asked for: A copy of all internal correspondence within Transport Scotland and all conversations with Scottish Ministers, or those acting on their behalf, on the subject of a public sector bid for the ScotRail franchise in the last 12 months. Any other relevant documents held on the public sector bid in the last ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-06-13
Reference
FOI/19/00552
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Director of Economic Development and Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited correspondence: FOI release

Following the appearance of Michael Matheson (Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity) at the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on 15 May 2019, you asked the Scottish Government to provide the following information: 1. The specific correspondence via letter or email that the Director of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.33 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-12
Reference
FOI/19/01287
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill correspondence with Police Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the following information: What discussions or correspondence has the Minister for Children and Young People, Maree Todd MSP, had with Police Scotland regarding the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill? What discussions or correspondence has the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf MSP,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-12
Reference
FOI/201900001532
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - Universal Credit split payments correspondence: FOI release

FoI/19/00731 Under FOISA, please provide the correspondence and papers shared with the DWP (to and from) which details consideration and discussions regarding split payments of Universal Credit (alternative payment arrangements). Please provide correspondence since 25 April 2018. FoI/19/00732 Under FOISA, please provi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.28 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-07
Reference
FOI/19/00731
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Heathrow Airport expansion - correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Details of any meetings (minutes, diary appointments, or otherwise) in 2019 between Scottish Government Ministers relating to the expansion of Heathrow Airport. (FoI/19/01263) 2. Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to (a) Nicola Sturgeon (b) Derek Mackay (c) Michael Matheson ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-06
Reference
FOI/19/01263
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LGBT History Month funding: FOI release

You asked us to: 1. Please outline the value of Scottish Government funding provided to any organisation to support LGBT History Month, broken down by funding period, for the past 5 years. 2. Please outline which Directorate has responsibility for funding LGBT History Month activity and the process by which the funds...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-06
Reference
FOI/19/01260
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Discussion of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited’s (HIAL) budget and funding: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence in 2019 to date between officials and Ministers at Transport Scotland and officials at Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) which contain any discussion of HIAL’s revenue budget and funding.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01244
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Bus and toilet facilities at Jarlshof site in Shetland: FOI release

Please provide a copy of all (a) correspondence and (b) minutes of meetings and discussions, since January 2016, between the Scottish Government and Historic Environment Scotland regarding bus and toilet facilities at the Jarlshof site in Shetland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.33 s.38 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01221
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

National provision of interim IT/Professional Staff Services – framework agreements: FOI release

The quality submission for the 1st ranked supplier [ASA Recruitment] under the following Framework Agreements; [1] Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services – National [Awarded 29.03.19]. [2] Framework for the Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services - National [Awarded 29.03.19].

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-06-04
Reference
FOI/19/01186
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Delay to capital investment plan for Scotland's NHS: FOI release

1. Provide the content of all documents including emails, minutes and reports regarding the announcement last month by Jean Freeman that the new capital investment plan for Scotland's NHS has been delayed. 2. Include any information that relates this decision to financial pressures within the Scottish Budget.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01066
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Correspondence regarding the home leave of Robbie McIntosh: FOI release

Details of any correspondence sent to the Scottish Government and its ministers in relation to the home leave of Robbie McIntosh, who attacked Linda McDonald in August 2016. In particular, you requested: Details of the number of complaints received by the Scottish Government, the justice department, ministers or the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
foi-201900001272
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Contractors daily rates, time in post, time remaining in post: FOI release

How many contractors are engaged on a day rate of more than £1000 excluding VAT, how long they have been with the directorate and how long they will be retained. How many contractors are engaged on a day rate of between £800 and £1000 excluding VAT, how long they have been with the directorate and how long they will be...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1)
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/00952
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documents regarding ministerial engagements in November 2018: FOI release

You asked for any minutes or other official documents in relation to the following nine ministerial engagements in November 2018 which I have added below in the table: Minister Date Organisation/Individual met with / Subject Nicola Sturgeon 14/11/2018 Meeting Adrian O'Neill - Ambassador of Ireland to the United Kingdo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01123
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Request for a review of medical research funding: FOI review

All information, hard or soft copy, emails, documents or other forms of information covered by the relevant legislation, generated by the above correspondence based on the request for a review of medical research funding. Please highlight the advice the government’s response states it received from Denise Coia to Nicol...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/00689 Review
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Concerns over access to flu vaccinations through the NHS: FOI release

You asked for any letters or emails to Nicola Sturgeon or Jeane Freeman from 1 October 2019 to 23 January 2019 on the following topics: concerns over the availability of a flu jab/ jag; inability to receive a flu jab/ jag from a local doctor/ GP; complaints over flu jab/ jag availability; having to pay privately for a ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 88 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-28
Reference
FOI/19/00259
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Development of Rule 73 - Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland Rules 2005: FOI release

You requested for information relating to the development of Rule 73 (publication of decisions) of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2005.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-28
Reference
FOI/19/01080
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Getting it Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Please can the Scottish Government provide all correspondence including emails, telephone calls records and minutes between the Scottish Government and the Chair of the Panel Prof. Ian Welsh since September 2018 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-23
Reference
FOI/201900001305
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector