Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

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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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

Planning documents for Portoncross/Hunterston power and industrial sites: FOI release

1. [All] the planning documents, including photos, drawn sketches and building plans that was submitted to the SOSFS for approval of the Oil Refinery/Ore Terminal/Steelworks at Portencross/Hunterston. I would have written to the successor of Ayr Country Council, that being North Ayrshire council planning department but...

FOI already published 80 score 10 working days correspondence briefings s.17 s.25 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.1 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-19
Reference
FOI/19/00506
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Resignations from the Teacher Panel: FOI release

How many resignations have there been from the Teacher Panel in each of the last three calendar years? Please provide any information regarding the resignations including the reasons for the resignation, any statements or letters providing the reason for resignation, and any comments offered by the person resigning.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-14
Reference
FOI/19/00478
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

FoI/19/00065 handling report including drafts originally circulated before response letter: FOI release

The handling report for FOI referenced FoI/19/00065, including but not limited to, a breakdown of the handling of the request, the drafting of the response, and who handled the response. You also asked for the drafts of the response originally circulated before this final response letter was sent.

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.25(1)
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/19/00350
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
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

John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon, P1 testing/assessment correspondence from teachers: FOI release

You asked for the following information: for any letters or emails from teachers and/or teaching assistants to John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon on P1 testing/assessment from 1 September 2018 to 23 January 2019.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00271
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

User issues evaluation of the student placement management system: FOI release

The “user issues” evaluation of the student placement management system and the findings from the evaluation of the general teacher recruitment campaign.

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-08
Reference
FOI/19/00127
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector