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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Delay of devolved benefits concerns correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between any of the Senior Leadership Team at Social Security Scotland regarding the delay of the delivery of devolved benefits and/or any concerns (impact/budgeting/funding/dwp etc) as stated by Cab Sec on 28/02/19 in the last 3 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/19/00915
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

UK Vertical Launch (UKVL) Project Board meetings minutes: FOI release

Copies of minutes taken at any meetings of the UK Vertical Launch (UKVL) Project Board in February, March and April.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.33 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/19/01025
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Review of FOI-201900000203 EU Exit Civil Contingencies Portfolio: FOI review

Electronic copies of all weekly “EU Exit Civil Contingencies Portfolio” sitreps between 26 November 2018 and 7 February 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/201900000654
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd Provision of Temporary Staff: FOI release

The quality submission for the 1st ranked supplier [Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd] under the following Framework Agreement; [1] Provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services – South Region [Awarded 29.03.19].

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-10
Reference
FOI/19/01032
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Climate Change Correspondence with Lauren Fabius: FOI release

1. (a) A copy of any correspondence from Laurent Fabius to the Scottish Government sent in June 2018. 2. (b) A copy of any correspondence from the Scottish Government to Laurent Fabius sent between April and June 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/01024
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Education Scotland IT Internal Plans and Strategy: FOI release

Some of the organisation’s information around the internal plans and strategy documents for ICT. The ICT documents from 2019 onwards and the following documents: 1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy – The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart – A visual document that prese...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/01083
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed at [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement named Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services – Interim IT – National [Ref: SP-13-022] and [Ref: SP-13-023] awarded 28 April 2015. [a] Framewo...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/01003 FOI/19/01009
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

We formally request the information listed at [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired we formally request the 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] Star...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FO/19/01040 FOI/19/01042
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland security incidents and breaches: FOI release

1. The number and nature of IT security incidents (computers going offline, system crashes or otherwise) in regards to the new benefits system since September 2018. 2. Full details (and any relevant documents) on the number and nature of personal data/GDPR breaches at Social Security since September 2018, broken down ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00764
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Need for an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety: FOI release

All the information related to Paul Wheelhouse’s discussions with the Oil and Gas Authority on whether there is a need for an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety. This should include any correspondence both written and electronic, as well as minutes from any meetings. All information related to Michael Matheson’s ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01007
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings of Fergus Ewing and National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS): FOI release

You asked for “Details of any dates, times and minutes relating to meetings between Fergus Ewing and NFUS in (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38(2A) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00950
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

The Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services - Interim Professional - National [Ref: SP-13-022] & [Ref: SP-13-023] [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement (April 2015) [a] Framework Public Bodies Contracts Manager’s or Hiring Manager’s name; [b] Job Role; [c] Start Date; [d] En...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01036 FOI/19/01037
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Any Cabinet Secretary communications with First Minister on child poverty: FOI release

All papers, minutes, emails or correspondence from any Cabinet Secretary to and from the First Minister on child poverty during the period 2016/17 and 2017/18.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-03
Reference
FOI-19-00995 & 00996
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Consultation on Disability Assistance - drafting plan and timeline: FOI release

You asked for: The drafting plan and timeline used to devise Consultation on Disability Assistance.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00779
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings of Fergus Ewing and Scottish Environment LINK: FOI release

Details of any dates, times and minutes relating to meetings between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Environment LINK in (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00949
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

IFF Research’s tender response Telephone Survey contract: FOI release

A copy of IFF Research’s tender response for the Fair Start Scotland Evaluation Phase 2 Participant Telephone Survey contract. For the avoidance of doubt: that is, IFF Research’s response to the quality sections of the tender numbered as follows on the scoring summary: Q1.2.1 Q1.2.2 Q1.2.3 Q1.2.4 Q1.3.1 Q1.3.2 Q1.4.1 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00925
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of the Scottish Screening Committee since 2017: FOI release

You asked for minutes of the Scottish Screening Committee since any meetings held in 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-30
Reference
FOI/19/00903
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Security Industry Leadership Group, Defence Sub-group: FOI release

You asked for copies of documents held by the Scottish Government which refer to the Defence Sub-group of the Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Security Industry Leadership Group dated from January 2016 onwards.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) s.33 s.36 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-30
Reference
FOI/19/00921
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

You asked for the 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 – Inter...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.38(1)B
Published
2019-04-30
Reference
FOI/19/00977 & FOI/19/000978
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Alex Rowley correspondence on draft budget: FOI release

All communications from Alex Rowley MSP on the draft budget in calendar year 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-30
Reference
FOI/19/00705
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Infection control breaches, face fit testing and training, NHS Greater Glasgow/Clyde: FOI review

1. All correspondences sent from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to the Scottish Government in relation to infection control breaches within the health board from 2015 to present - including any contraventions to health and safety laws within the health board 2. Correspondences relating to face fit testing / mask fittin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.30 s.17 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-29
Reference
FOI/19/00588 Review
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland, Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

You asked for 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 ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1)
Published
2019-04-29
Reference
FOI/19/00990 FOI/19/01011
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills