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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4,931 matching releases

Independent school inspection reports: FOI release

1. I am looking for both inspection and other reports/information written by the Registrar of Independent Schools, within the aforementioned timeframe (21 January 2015 - 21 January 2018). 2. I would also like any and all inspection and other/reports information (pertaining to improvement measures) written by Education...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.66 s.38(1) s.39(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ferries procurement review stakeholder engagement: FOI release

Only 2 locations, Stornoway and Benbecula are CHFS specific. TS would appear to assume, that meetings in Oban and Glasgow would cover the rest of the CHFS network…Please forward a copy of, (alt link to) the minutes of these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings with leader of Glasgow City Council: FOI release

A list of meetings, the attendance and minutes of any meetings between the leader of Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and/or the First Minister of Scotland between May 2017 and the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with Scottish Council for Independent Schools: FOI release

Copies of any communication between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools from January 2015 – present and excluding materials related to Scottish Government working groups unless those groups relate specifically to the operations of private schools (so, for example, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 20 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics: FOI release

Any correspondence between any minister or staff member of Culture, Tourism and Major Events Directorate and Creative Scotland regarding Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics (FREIGHT DESIGN (SCOTLAND) LIMITED of 49 Virginia Street, Glasgow, G1 1TS) between July, 2010 and September 2017'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

Any analysis or advice (internal or external) provided to the Scottish Government regarding the reliability/statistical robustness of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) Any analysis or advice (internal or external) provided to the Scottish Government regarding the reliability/statistical robustness ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Discussions around charitable status of private schools: FOI release

All material held regarding any discussions around the charitable status of private schools in Scotland (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any other relevant documents) from January 2016 – present All material held regarding any di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Land Value Tax: FOI release

Email correspondence between Scottish Ministers on the possible introduction of land value tax Documentation outlining evidence and assessments of the feasibility of land value tax

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Future farm payment model post Brexit: FOI release

Email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the announcement by Michael Gove at the Oxford Farming Conference 2018 relating to the future of farm payments; email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to a plan outlining a future farm p...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

NHS in Scotland 2017 Audit Scotland report: FOI release

All draft copies of the Audit Scotland report NHS in Scotland 2017 sent to the Scottish Government and correspondence relating to those drafts (FoI/17/02497) and all correspondence between the Scottish Ministers, civil servants and special advisers and Audit Scotland about the report NHS in Scotland 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Non-invasive Prenatal Testing: FOI release

You asked for documentation relating to NIPT assessment, including, but not limited to: Initial project stages: Strategic Case Economic Case (1st draft) SWOT Analysis PRINCE2 Project Initiation Document

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with NHS Borders: FOI release

Please provide a copy of any correspondence between the Scottish Government and NHS Borders in July 2017. Did any representative from the Scottish Government have a meeting with NHS Borders staff in that month, and if so what was discussed?

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25 18 attachments
Published
2018-01-29
Reference
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Costs associated with the Edinburgh Tram Enquiry: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could tell me how much the Scottish Government has spent to date on the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry. I would like to have the figure broken down into costs associated with: The Chairman Counsel – for the Inquiry and other parties to the Inquiry Solicitors – for the Inquiry and other parties to th...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence special advisers spending s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2018-01-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

STEM Teacher Recruitment Campaign objectives and strategy: FOI release

Any costings, policy plans and other documents around the 'Teaching Making People' campaign. Any modelling that has been done on the projected or supposed take up of teacher places as a direct result of this campaign.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.38(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-01-26
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy: FOI release

You asked for all documents related to, or referencing, the Scottish Survey of Numeracy and Literacy Performance Management Board; and any and all material regarding the use and availability of SSLN assessment resources following the introduction of national standardised testing from September 2014 – present.

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Justice Directorate and Ministerial Portfolio expenses over £500: FOI release

You asked for more details (emails, notes, correspondence, invoices, receipts) and an explanatory narrative for two electronic Purchasing Card (ePC) transactions over £500 for the month of October 2017: Directorate for Justice, Funeral Services Limited for £1188.00 and Ministerial Portfolios, www.johnlewis.com for £679...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1)
Published
2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessment system: FOI release

When the Scottish Government tendered for the new Scottish National Standardised Assessment system part of the requirement was for the government to be able to receive a full data set from the assessments. 1. Please confirm specifically which information either has been, or will be, provided to the Scottish Government...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

EU rules regarding university fee funding for students: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence and details of meetings, minutes, briefing and/or agendas dated between the 1st January 2009 to the 11th December 2017 between the Scottish Government and any EU bodies regarding EU rules about university fee funding and the obligation to fund tuition fees for students from member states.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with state government of California: FOI release

Correspondence between any minister, staff member, or arms length organisation of the Scottish Government and any member of the state government of California regarding the Under 2 Coalition along with any minutes of meetings regarding this topic.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.32(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-16
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, International, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence with Police Scotland regarding Vulnerable Persons Database: FOI release

All information contained within correspondence between Scottish Government and Police Scotland and/or legacy forces with regard to the interim Vulnerable Persons Database/Vulnerable Persons Database.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.27(2) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with Irish Government regarding European Union: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Irish Government since June 2016 regarding the European Union. All minutes of meetings between the Scottish Government and the Irish Government since June 2016 regarding the European Union. You indicated you were content to limit the search within the Director...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communication with Hometown Foundation: FOI release

1. Communication between ScotGov and the Hometown Foundation (from 23/12/16 to present) 2. Communication between ScotGov and the Schools' Education Trust 3. Communication between ScotGov and either of Bill Nicol or Robert Durward (that are not covered by parts 1 and 2 of this request) (January 2014 – Present) 4. Con...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.15 s.17 s.14(2) s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-01-11
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fiona Hyslop's MSP visit to Brussels and Malta: FOI release

Any physical or digital correspondence along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning Fiona Hyslop or occurring during her visit to Brussels and Malta in October 2016

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Brussels in June 2016: FOI release

Any physical or digital correspondence along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning Nicola Sturgeon during her visit to Brussels in June 2016

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector