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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Shareholder agreements - Scottish Government and private sector companies: FOI release

Please provide a copy of all shareholder agreements entered into by the Scottish Government with private sector companies during the period 1 January 2016 to 15 January 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00207
Directorate
Topic

Emma Harper and Humza Yousaf, correspondence on improving A75/A77: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Emma Harper and Humza Yousaf on improving (a) A75 (b) A77.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00562
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister's speeches in US and France: FOI release

Regarding speeches made by the FM in Stanford University, Georgetown University, France Assembly and others on recent trips. My question is: Were the meetings arrange on an unsolicited or solicited basis?? If on a solicited basis was the approach made by the S.N.P or The Scottish Assembly? Copies of any correspondence ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00538
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meetings with representatives of Persimmon Homes: FOI release

You asked for details of all meetings between representatives of Persimmon Homes and the Scottish Government between the 18th May 2016 until the 1st of January 2019, including: 1. The dates and venue of any meetings between the two parties 2. The proposed agendas for any meetings 3. The recorded minutes of any meetings...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00330
Directorate
Topic
Housing, 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

Potential funding and location of satellite launch site in Sutherland: FOI release

You originally requested the following: “Copies of all correspondence and communications from the last two years in which the potential funding and location of a satellite-launching station in Scotland is discussed, including sites in Sutherland and Shetland.” Following a short telephone discussion with myself on 07 F...

FOI already published 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.33 s.30 s.29 s.18 s.29(1) s.52 s.25 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-19
Reference
FOI/19/00338
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

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

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

Data relating to the handling of FOI/18/02237 and associated questions: FOI release

1. Please provide all the data the Scottish Government has relating to the handling of FOI/18/02237, including all internal correspondence, phone calls, handwritten notes or other such documentation). Please also include all data relating to the involvement of ministers and special advisers. 2. Using the same paramete...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00293
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

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

Introductory briefings provided to Ivan McKee on assuming new role: FOI review

Details, including any documents, of any introductory briefings provided to Ivan McKee when he assumed his new role in the Scottish Government recently.

FOI cost limit 70 score 57 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.21(4) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-27
Reference
FOI/18/03272 Review
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Establishment, work and material from P1 practitioner forum: FOI release

You asked for : 1. All communications regarding the decision establish the P1 Practitioner Forum (including attachments) 2. All communications regarding the decision to appoint Prof Ellis as chair of this forum (including attachments) 3. Any other communication regarding the work of the forum (including attachments) ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00268
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector