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 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

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

Communication to ministers regarding workplace parking tax: FOI release

Letters or emails to Nicola Sturgeon, Derek Mackay or Michael Matheson regarding the workplace parking tax in 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00471
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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

Meeting with Scottish Council of Independent Schools regarding Non-Domestic Rates: FOI release

Please release the following documents in relation to the Scottish Government’s meeting with The Scottish Council of Independent Schools on 12 September 2018 regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill: 1) All briefings/prep documents/other papers for this meeting 2) Minutes of the meeting 3) Any subsequent notes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00542
Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

Cabinet Secretaries responses to complaints about the One Scotland campaign: FOI release

Copies all emails briefings & notes on SGs MACCS relating to the offices of the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, in response to complaints about the One Scotland campaign.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-13
Reference
FOI/19/00326
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Representations made by MPs/MSPs regarding the 2019-20 Scottish Government budget: FOI release

Details of representations made by Ronnie Cowan MP in writing, or in meetings with Ministers and officials, regarding the 2019-20 Scottish Government budget; and Details of representations made by Stuart McMillan MSP in writing, or in meetings with Ministers and officials, regarding the 2019-20 Scottish Government bud...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/19/00440
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Correspondence relating to calculation for benefit-in-kind of Bute House: FOI release

I would like to request copies of all correspondence relating to the calculation for the benefit-in-kind of Bute House for the years 2007 to 2017. This should include copies of correspondence with HM Revenue and Customs from the initial identification of the error to the agreement of the Employer Settlement of £16,765.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-11
Reference
FOI/19/00352
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bodies prescribed to solemnise marriages, Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act: FOI release

1. a. The number and name of all religious or belief bodies that are currently prescribed under the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014, or otherwise authorised by Scottish Government Ministers to provide ministers, clergy, pastors, priests or other celebrants who are able to conduct legal weddings. b F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.25(1) s.20 s.8(1) s.7 s.38(1) s.18 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00421
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

New York investor lunch, briefings, attendance list, costs and correspondence: FOI release

1. Briefing notes provided for the First Minister, or other key Scottish Government officials, in advance of the meeting. 2. An attendance list showing the names and organisations of those at the meeting. 3. A breakdown of costs incurred by the Scottish Government in connection with this meeting. 4. Any subsequent c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00380
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Proposed redress scheme for victims of child abuse: FOI release

In relation to compensation for victims of child abuse or the proposed redress scheme, please provide details of what meetings Scottish Government officials have held with providers of care relating to this. For each meeting please outline when it occurred, who it involved, where it occured and supply the minutes of wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00435
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

2018 communications relating to The New School, Butterstone: FOI release

You requested the following:  all communications between government ministers/ officials and the care inspectorate between the dates January 2018 to January 2019 regarding the New School Butterstone.  all communications between government ministers/officials and Perth and Kinross council between the dates January 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/19/00294
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

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

United Nations Rights of the Child regarding age of criminal responsibility: FOI release

You asked for all internal and external correspondence (including but not exclusive to ministers, officials, special advisors) relating to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child’s (CRC) revised draft General Comment regarding the minimum age of criminal responsibility, published in November 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/201800000034
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, 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

Internal correspondence pertaining to response to Parliamentary question S5W-20557: FOI release

You asked for all internal correspondence and briefing, including draft responses, pertaining to the response to Parliamentary question S5W-20557, and a breakdown of the handling of the question and the response, detail who handled it and how many times.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-04
Reference
FOI/19/00050
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stakeholders correspondence regarding the IMPACT Centre project: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between or involving Scottish Ministers and/or employees of the Scottish Government with stakeholders regarding the IMPACT Centre project from 1 January 2017 to the date of request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-04
Reference
FOI/19/00003
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Building, planning and design, Economy, +1 more … Public sector

Documentation from Attendance Allowance experience panel research: FOI release

“all documentation shared with, and received from, experience panel members at user research and experience panel events have taken place throughout Scotland during October 2018, including the copies of raw notes, i.e. handwritten notes, surveys, or post-it notes”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/19/00395
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Potential impact of Brexit upon school-level education in Scotland: FOI review

Any material held by the Scottish Government relating to the potential impact of Brexit upon school-level education in Scotland (NB this would also include indirect impacts upon schools such as the possible effect on recruitment to Initial Teacher Education programmes).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 10 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/18/03575 Review
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Education, Public sector

FOI/18/02869, copy of the FOI case log and all correspondence: FOI review

In relation to Freedom of Information request: FOI/18/02869 Request & internal review Please provide: (1) A copy of the FOI case log. (2) A copy of all correspondence (excluding any to myself) and notes of meetings. Consent is not granted for the publication of my personal details on the Scottish Government's FOI discl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-28
Reference
FOI/18/03782 Review
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector