Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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5,151 matching releases

Defence and Security Equipment International Conference documentation: FOI release

You asked for copies of documents held by the Scottish Government which refer to the Defence and Security Equipment International [conference] dated from April 2019 to the present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-06
Reference
FOI/19/02288
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Medicinal use of cannabis-based products barriers on NHS prescriptions: FOI review

You asked for a copy of all recorded communications to and from the Scottish government regarding NHS England's review and report on "Barriers to accessing cannabis-based products for medicinal use on NHS prescriptions", including attachments to any emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-04
Reference
FOI/19/01933/review
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Marine Scotland (MS) rights under Fisheries Act documentation: FOI release

all information and documentation pertaining to your [Marine Scotland’s] rights under the Fisheries Act (this refers to the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003); a copy of all correspondence between you [Marine Scotland] and the Cabinet Secretary relating to access at Gualin; and details...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-01
Reference
FOI/19/02312
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings with representatives of Japanese refrigeration company Mayekawa: FOI release

Any meetings recorded between Scottish Government officials and representatives of Japanese refrigeration company Mayekawa. Details are also requested for any assistance provided, financial or otherwise between The Scottish Government and this company.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02351
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (Scotland): FOI release

Copies of all correspondence, including in electronic format, between the Scottish Government and Mr Billy McAllister, Mr Paul McLaughlin, Mr Colin Grant and Mr Gregor Smith, relating to Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (Scotland), in the period 1 April 2019 to date.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.25 s.38(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/201900004799
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Public Sector staffing frameworks: FOI release

Please may I request a copy of the winning tenders in response to: Tender Ref: Sp-18-012 – Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services – North Region Tender Ref: Sp-18-013 – Framework for The Provision of Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services – South Region

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02278
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Various questions surrounding Scottish Government antisemitism policy: FOI release

Q1. Definition of antisemitism Q1a. Has the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition of Antisemitism (‘IHRA Definition’) been adopted by the Scottish Government? See antisemitism.uk/definition for more information about the IHRA Definition. Q1b. If the IHRA Definition has been adopted, please provide the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/201900004948
Directorate
Topic

Communication relating to a national default 20mph speed limit: FOI release

Any communications between the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, his department and officials and private businesses and private sector representative bodies in relation to a national default 20 mph speed limit in Scotland from 2017 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-30
Reference
FOI/19/02272
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts - losses, special payments and gifts disclosures: FOI release

You asked for details regarding the 2018-19 losses, special payments and gifts disclosures on pages 57 and 58 of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2019.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.4 s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2019-10-28
Reference
FOI/19/02231
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Interactions with CJC Media: FOI release

You asked for the following information: any contracts entered into between the Scottish Government and three named entities any communications between the Scottish Government and three named entities any payments made by the Scottish Government to three named entities, between October 2013 and 17 September 2019 (the...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.33(1) 28 attachments
Published
2019-10-25
Reference
FOI/19/02130
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to FOI request FoI/18/03666: FOI review

All correspondence relating to FOI request FoI/18/03666, and its subsequent request for review.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-25
Reference
FOI/19/01622
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Delays to introduction of Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: FOI Review

a) all legal advice and/or guidance on whether Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) can be introduced in Scotland with conditions of residence attached instead of waiting for further legislation in the UK Parliament; and b) all information contained in documents and correspondence with regard to the delay in the intr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-24
Reference
FOI/201900004674
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Operators of the Mossmorran plant in Fife correspondence: FOI release

You asked for “all emails, minutes, notes of telephone conversations and other documents pertaining to any meeting between representatives of ExxonMobil and/or Shell, the operators of the Mossmorran plant in Fife and representatives of the Scottish Government, whether officers or ministers, since July 2017.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.33(1B) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-23
Reference
FOI/19/02181
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

National Strategic Group for Sport and Physical Activity meeting notes: FOI release

You asked for agendas, minutes, reports and any other publications distributed relating to the National Strategic Group for Sport and Physical Activity from January 2018 until 24/09/2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-23
Reference
FOI/19/02193
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Changing the law on abortion since legislation was devolved and improving access correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: All correspondence, minutes and emails in relation to changing the law on abortion since legislation was devolved on 23 May 2016. All correspondence, minutes and emails in relation to improving access to abortion services for adolescents and young women since 23 May 2016. On 16 September, you clarified...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02106
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Executive Advisory Body - item papers to support the agenda items: FOI release

You asked: Under FOISA please provide the item papers that were provided to support the agenda items for the 9 July 2019 meeting of the Executive Advisory Body.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02144
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Diocese approved roles in Roman Catholic Schools: FOI release

In 2016 it was reported that the EHRC had called for a review of the current situation whereby applicants to roles in Roman Catholic schools must be approved by the relevant diocese. (https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/equalities-experts-call-for-review-of-catholic-schools-right-to-vet-applicants-for-religious-suita...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21 s.38(1) s.28 s.3 s.21(2A) 6 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/201900004423
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Dumfries Learning Town Project: FOI release

All correspondence between Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Government regarding phase two of the Dumfries Learning Town project and Learning Estate Investment Programme, including any bids or requests for funding.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/201900004491
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fair Work Convention - correspondence, briefings, notes: FOI release

You asked for: 1. "Any correspondence between Derek Mackay, Ivan McKee and/or Kate Forbes and civil servants regarding a visit to the Fair Work Convention on 19/09/2019." 2. "Any briefings/memos or other material prepared in advance of Derek Mackay's visit to the Fair Work Convention on 19/09/2019." 3. "Any notes ta...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/201900004351
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meta data for FOI requests 19/00076,77,78,00118 and 00682: FOI release

Regarding all of my FOISA requests tabled since January 1 2019 and up to and including the date of request, please provide all examples of clearance, including emails and the content of attachments in emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/201900004219
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Edinburgh Tool Library (ETL) funding and grants: FOI release

You asked for the total amount received by the Edinburgh Tool Library (ETL) - Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation with charity number SC045162. Providing a breakdown of all grants, if any, that were made to ETL, showing the names of grants/funds and total amount given broken down into years 2015, 2016, 2017, ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2019-10-14
Reference
FOI/19/02171
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fairness at Work process characteristics breakdown: FOI release

Your request followed an earlier request about the Scottish Government’s Fairness at Work process (FOI/19/01911). In your request, you asked for information about ‘the age, gender, disability, grade, qualification held length of service of both the complainant(s) and the respondent(s) and of course the outcome’.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2019-10-10
Reference
FOI/19/02137
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scotland's School Estate stats 2019 - publication correspondence: FOI release

You asked for "All materials (including communications, briefings and other documents) regarding publication of Scotland's School Estate stats 2019 (https://www.gov.scot/news/school-estatesstatistics/). This includes - but is not limited to - materials related to media and social media planning."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2019-10-09
Reference
FOI/201900004040
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Medicinal use of cannabis-based products barriers on NHS prescriptions: FOI release

You asked for a copy of all recorded communications to and from the Scottish government regarding NHS England's review and report on "Barriers to accessing cannabis-based products for medicinal use on NHS prescriptions", including attachments to any emails

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-09
Reference
FOI/19/01933
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector