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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20th National Economic Forum: FOI release

'Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002), in relation to a speech by Nicola Sturgeon at the National Economic Forum in Dumfries, I wish to acquire the following information: A briefing for the event provided by Scottish Government officials Email correspondence between her officials and Fergus Ewing and his offici...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Citizens' Basic Income Pilot Fund: FOI release

'The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Citizens' Basic Income Pilot Fund referenced on page 103 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund to date; for (if it does not break the cost limits) a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund ...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

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

Correspondence with Scottish Police Authority: FOI release

1. Any correspondence between the government and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) regarding the appointment of Gleniffer Solutions Limited to the SPA and Police Scotland. 2. i) Any correspondence between the government and the SPA regarding payments to John Foley relating to his retirement including the £43,000 ear...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tackling Child Poverty Fund finance/payees to date: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the 'Tackling Child Poverty Fund' referenced on page 103 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund to date; for (if it does not break the cost limits) a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund and f...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Housing, Public sector

Education Scotland's Head of Digital Services: FOI release

This is a freedom of information request relating to Education Scotland (ES) Head of Digital Services between January 2015 until the present day. Please provide information by email in Excel format. 1. Please provide the names of any ES Head of Digital Services and the timeframe they were in that position. 2. Please ...

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence contracts s.38(1)
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Citizen's basic income pilots: FOI release

Correspondence between councils and the Scottish Government on the citizen's basic income pilots from 1 March 2018 including the Fund and the proposed pilots; for the business cases submitted by the councils on the pilots; for briefings prepared by civil servants for Scottish Government Ministers on the citizen's basic...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.33(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

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

Minutes/notes:MSP Cunningham and Duke of Rothesay: FOI Release

All minutes and notes relating to the meeting between Roseanna Cunningham MSP and HRH Duke of Rothesay which took place on 23 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 s.30 s.41 s.38 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Parent feedback on Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

Please release any information regarding feedback, questions, concerns etc raised by parents or parents groups about the Scottish National Standardised Assessments Please release any information regarding parents opting out of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments The date range for this request is March 2017 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Feedback on introduction of Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI Release

All communication held by the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scottish National Standardised Assessments in schools. Any documents prepared by or for the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic

First Minister meeting Skuli Mogensen (WOW Air): FOI release

All minutes and notes relating to the meeting between the First Minister and Skuli Mogensen (WOW Air) which took place on 13th October 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.36(2) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Oxfam projects: email communication relating to FoI/18/00490: FOI release

Information on 'who dealt with your request (FoI/18/00490), where was it passed to, any email communication relating to what information should or should not be released, and any email communication with the external body referenced in my request, namely Oxfam.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

The Scotland Malawi Partnership 2015 to 2018: FOI release

1. The salary, pension, and benefits awarded to the Chief Executive of the Scotland Malawi Partnership in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. 2. Copies of receipts for expenses claimed by the Chief Executive of the Scotland Malawi Partnership between 2 March 2017 and 2 march 2018. 3. In addition, please provide a list of all ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2018-06-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Meeting between SG and SPA 4 October 2017:FOI Release

All minutes and notes relating to the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Matheson MSP and Nicola Marchant and Malcolm Burr from the Scottish Police Authority which took place on the 4 October 2017. This should include minutes, notes taken of the meeting, agenda or any other papers pertaining to t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

First Minister's trip to China: FOI release

1. All documents associated with the First Minister's recent trip to China, including schedules of all meetings, minutes from those meetings and background briefings prepared before them. 2. A breakdown of expenses for the First Minister and accompanying officials, including flights, hotels, restaurants and other purc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 18 attachments
Published
2018-06-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Invoices Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire/East Lothian Officers e-counting reimbursement: FOI release

On 3 February 2017 and on 29 May 2017 the Strategy and Constitution Directorate of the Scottish Government wrote to the Returning Officers responsible for the 2017 local government elections inviting them to submit claims/invoices for the costs of e-counting. I would like to see copies of the invoices/claims submitted...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Norway decides to ban import of salmon eggs: EIR release

Information concerning the decision to ban Scottish imports of salmon ova to Norway. In particular; All information/ correspondence between Scottish Government and Norwegian Government institutions on the Norwegian decision, in addition to information on a meeting with Per Sandberg ( including Norwegian documentation,...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.29 s.33(1) s.32 s.25 s.32(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Finland's decision not to expand basic income trail: FOI release

Briefings from civil servants to Scottish Ministers on the decision by Finland not to expand its basic income trial.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Meetings with Women's Spaces in Scotland (Edinburgh): FOI release

A copy of the notes that were taken at the meeting held between Scottish Government representatives and members of Women's Spaces in Scotland (Edinburgh) at Saughton House on 22 February 2018; Any documents or correspondence pertaining to that meeting; and Any other mention of Women's Spaces in Scotland currently held ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Accounts Commission and Audit Scotland correspondence: FOI release

copies of all correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and Officials with the Accounts Commission and Audit Scotland regarding all drafts, including initial drafts, of the Local Government in Scotland: Challenges and Performance 2018 report which is due to be published on 5 April 2018; and the details of al...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total number of Baby Boxes issued: FOI release

1. The total number of baby boxes issued from the roll-out of the scheme Scotland-wide up to the date of this request, or up to the most recent date available. If that date is longer than one month before the date of this request, please set out why more up to date information is not available. 2. The cost of each bab...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector