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 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

Judicial Review against the Scottish Government by former First Minister: FOI release

1. List and details of meetings and phone calls between Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government and senior civil servant James Hynd between 1 October 2017 and 31 December 2017. 2. Itemised list of meetings, phone calls, emails, letters and notes between Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary to the Sco...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.35(1) s.17(1) s.10 s.12 s.65 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01156
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
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

Review into allegations of bullying and harassment in NHS Highland: FOI release

Questions relating to allegations of bullying in NHS Highland, John Sturrock’s review of cultural issues in the board, and his subsequent report.

FOI clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-05-28
Reference
FOI/19/01181
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Investor dinner Cannes March 2019, costs and representatives attending: FOI release

You asked for the information below in relation to an Investor dinner held on the evening of Tuesday 12 March 2019 at the Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion in Cannes, specifically: 1. The total cost of the event, who paid for it and copies of the receipts or invoices itemising any expenditure. 2. The names of the publi...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/19/01118
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

Service charge disputes between NHS Health Boards/General Practitioner contractors: FOI release

Copies of any decisions by the Scottish Ministers relating to service charge disputes between NHS Health Boards and general practitioner contractors.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/201900001176
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group review - briefing notes: FOI release

You asked for ‘all briefing notes provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People pertaining to the Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group review, including before the review began and once the report had been drafted.’

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/19/00944
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish students failure to obtain undergraduate degree place: FOI release

Details of any correspondence (phone calls, letters, emails, etc) sent to either John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon from parents, pupils, MSPs or organisations on the topic of Scottish students failing to obtain an undergraduate university placement for all reasons other than grades, with a timeframe of between 1 Septembe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01052
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Universal Basic Income, correspondence and policy papers: FOI release

a) All correspondence to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People (Shirley Anne-Somerville) concerning Universal Basic Income. b) Any policy papers produced by the Social Security Directorate on Universal Basic Income. c) Any correspondence between the Social Security Directorate and the offi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/00585
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Wrongly convicted awarded compensation payments: FOI release

1. Since January 1st 2000, how much compensation has been awarded to individuals who have been wrongly convicted in Scotland? Please also include the amount of money allocated in a budget to be given to such wrongly convicted individuals 2. I would also like a breakdown by financial year detailing how many individuals ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/201900000824
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Public correspondence on Sheriff’s decision in Christopher Daniel case: FOI release

1. Copies of any letters/emails sent by members of the public to the First Minister on the subject of or relating to the decision in PF v Christopher Daniel. 2. Copies of any letters/emails sent by members of the public to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on the subject of or relating to the decision in PF v Christoph...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-14
Reference
FOI/201900000777
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Grants and funding Equality Network/STA: FOI release

Information of all Scottish Government grants made to the Equality Network/STA for work relating to intersex people from 2007/8 onward. You also asked us to provide copies of all correspondence between Equality Network/STA relating to this funding, and any advice provided to Ministers in relation to this funding.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/19/00819
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Department of Trade and Industry communications re: Saudi Arabia: FOI release

1 - Provide details of any correspondence - including emails/minutes of meetings etc - between the Scottish Government and the UK's Department of Trade and Industry regarding Saudi Arabia since 2nd October 2018 please? 2 - Provide details of any correspondence between Scottish Development International and the UK Gover...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/19/01010
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

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

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Queen Elizabeth University Hospital correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between health secretary Jeane Freeman and the Chief Executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and/or any other board members in the last four months (between 5 December 2018, and 5 April 2019) pertaining to issues around the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. In particular, I would...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/01008
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, 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

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

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