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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Communications with the Scottish Information Commissioner regarding intervention: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Information Commissioner relating to: The letter, published 1/6/17, raising concerns of journalists regarding the Scottish Government's FOI policies The SIC intervention into the Scottish Government's handling of FOI requests, announced in November 201...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.43(3) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All internal SGRIPD correspondence pertaining to Auchencheyne Ltd:FOI release

1. All internal SGRIPD correspondence pertaining to Auchencheyne Ltd, Auchencheyne, Moniaive, Dumfries DG3 4EW, their representatives or their directors. 2. Any correspondence between SGRID and BCMS relating to Auchencheyne Ltd, Auchencheyne, Moniaive, Dumfries DG3 4EW their representatives or their directors. 3. All...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.29(1) s.38(1) 32 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Clearance of the requestor's requests submitted since 01/08/2017: FOI release

1. Regarding all of my FOISA requests tabled to the SG since August 1st 2017, please provide all examples of clearance by Ministers/Ministerial offices, including emails andthe content of attachments in emails. 2. Regarding all of my FOISA requests tabled to the SG since August 1st 2017, please provide all emails (and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deductions made (under s5.9 PSC) with Argyll Ferries: FOI review

For the period January 2017 to June 2017, information held by Transport Scotland relating to deductions made under s5.9 of the PSC with Argyll Ferries.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial diary, James Wolffe's Belgium visit January 2018: FOI release

The ministerial diary for James Wolffe for when he was in Belgium from 28 to 29 January including engagements and who he met with; I would also like to ask for his personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied him; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staff that acco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.39(1) s.30 s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Associations receiving Crofting Agricultural Grant from 2009: FOI release

How many groups or associations of crofters that are not Common Grazing Committees have received assistance from the Rural Development: Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme (CAGS) in Scotland from 2009 to the present, What is their geographical distribution, What activities have been supported, and Contact information fo...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence with Information Commissioner on Intervention Report: FOI release

Correspondence between the Information Commissioner and the Scottish Government on the former's intervention report into Scottish Government compliance with Freedom of Information legislation. Any briefings given to Ministers from Scottish Government civil servants on the report. Internal correspondence in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.43(3) 10 attachments
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Justice Directorate: organisation chart: FOI release

A copy of the Justice Directorate organisation chart covering all divisions and teams identifying heads for each section by name. I also request summaries of responsibilities at each level. I also require the link to the Scottish Government website that identifies all staff.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Yammer: correspondence with Education Secretary John Swinney: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Education Secretary John Swinney and Education Scotland in relation to Yammer. 2. Separately and packaged on its own, all correspondence by Mr Swinney in relation to privacy or security concerns over Yammer.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.35(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

FOI requests from 2016: communications with Royal Household: FOI release

You asked for all communication between the Scottish Government and the Royal Household (including their representatives) discussing FOI requests received by the Scottish Government related to the Royal household / Royal family. The timeframe for this request is 01/01/2016 - present. You clarified on 7 June 2018 that ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.41 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

FOI requests from 2015: communications with Royal Household: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and the Royal Household (including their representatives) discussing FOI requests received by the Scottish Government related to the Royal household/Royal family. The timeframe for this request is 01/01/2015 - 31/12/2015. You clarified on 7 June 2018 that you were spec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.41 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

£1.5m Grant to Montrose Port Authority 2018: FOI release

Internal correspondence and briefings on the following press release from 29 May 2018: https://news.gov.scot/news/port-of-montrose-grant-cuts-thousands-of-lorry-journeys

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings contracts spending s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-07-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

NHS Grampian projects to support reduced waiting times: FOI release

Information in relations to the answer to Parliamentary Question S5W-13227. The additional information requested was: A full list of the projects which NHS Grampian have in place to support reductions in waiting times that are directly related to the £4.9m funding Shona Robison refers to in the PQ answer. I would req...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.25 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications relating to Newlands Junior College £345,000 funding: FOI review

All communications, including the content of attachments in emails, in relation to the £345,000 funding for Newlands Junior College The dates and locations of all meetings with NJC/their representatives in relation to this funding, as well as the minutes of those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 24 attachments
Published
2018-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Royal Bank of Canada meeting Cabinet Secretary (EJFW): FOI release

Details relating to a meeting between Keith Brown MSP and the Royal Bank of Canada, Wealth Management on 17th October 2017, including minutes, notes taken of the meeting, agenda or any other papers pertaining to the meeting including handwritten notes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.38(2) s.1(1) s.38 s.36(2) s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to FOI/18/00965: FOI release

'Any and all correspondence preceding the date the information is released to me which discusses my request, such as the discussion between special advisers or government officials about the handling of this request.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence special advisers s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Precision Medicine Ecosystem Investment £4m 2015/2016: FOI release

The following information in relation to Precision Medicine Ecosystem Investment £4m 2015/2016: 1. When was the first meeting regarding this proposal and who attended? 2. List any subsequent meetings that were held with attendees. 3. When did you receive the first written proposal? 4. How, who and when was it revie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-28
Reference
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications with Sarantium Solutions/Sir Stephen House services 2015/2016: FOI release

In calendar years 2015 and 2016, all communications with Sarantium Solutions/Sir Stephen House on the company's services and opportunities for the firm and the Scottish Government to work together.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Alternative accommodation costs during Bute House work: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the £19,220.93 of costs associated with providing the First Minister with alternative accommodation during works at Bute House in 2017 and 2018. The costs are broken down in the final table of this document: http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0053/00534205.pdf [Web...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.39(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic

Correspondence/report on evaluation of Hate Crime Campaign: FOI release

All correspondence relating to the evaluation of the 'Hate has no home in Scotland campaign', both before and after the duration of the campaign A copy of the evaluation report

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.25(1) s.33(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Number of complaints made under Civil Service Code: FOI release

Information about official/formal complaints and investigations around breaches of the Civil Service Code over the past five years. To include: The date of each complaint A brief description of the nature of the complaint General information about who made the complaint (i.e. member of the public, politician, another...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.38(1)
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Humza Yousaf meeting Orkney & Shetland Council Leaders: FOI release

All minutes and notes related to the meeting between Minister for Transport and the Islands Humza Yousaf MSP and Orkney & Shetland Council Leaders which took place on 26.10.2017. This should include minutes, notes taken of the meeting, agenda or any other papers pertaining to the meeting including handwritten notes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

John Swinney's (MSP) sent email folder: FOI release

'Any emails that appear in John Swinney's sent items folder in November 2017, December 2017 and January 2018 when the term "FOI" is searched.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding for Newlands Junior College: FOI release

All communications, including the content of attachments in emails, in relation to the £345,000 funding for Newlands Junior College; the dates and locations of all meetings with NJC/their representatives in relation to this funding, as well as the minutes of those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 18 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector