Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Definition, incorporation and measurement of 'Inclusive Growth': FOI release

You asked for: The Scottish Government's definition of 'inclusive growth'. When the term 'inclusive growth' was adopted. What indicators are used to measure 'inclusive growth'. What progress has been made in delivering 'inclusive growth' since its adoption.

FOI already published 55 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.25
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Sixth meeting of Council of Economic Advisers: FOI release

1. Correspondence between civil servants and Ministers on a sixth meeting of the Council of Economic Advisers; for any briefing that has been published on a sixth meeting, including proposals for a date and an agenda; 2. Correspondence between the Council members and the Scottish Government since the 27 January 2017; ...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Alasdair Allan's trip to Poland: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Alasdair Allan MSP's March, 2017 trip to Poland.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Construction noise monitoring data for Queensferry crossing: EIR release

You asked for information regarding the following: Noise monitoring equipment at Dundas Home Farm, near the southern access roads to the Queensferry crossing. I would like to see the records that Transport Scotland has collected from the noise monitors near my property from the period before construction work started...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Ventilation systems in new-build dwellings: FOI release

All tender submissions for the research project 'Ability of decentralised mechanical ventilation to act as 'whole-house' ventilation systems in new-build dwellings'

FOI already published 80 score correspondence briefings contracts s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

First Minister visit to Tata Steel: FOI release

You requested the following: Minutes and correspondence (emails, phone calls, notes, letters and otherwise) surrounding Nicola Sturgeon's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta - Liberty Steel on 24 August 2016. Minutes and correspondence (emails, phone calls, notes, letters and otherwise) surrounding Nicola Sturgeon's meeting on...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.33 s.36 s.36(1) s.36(2) s.25 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Assessment of Clydeplan prior to approval: EIR review

The paperwork/scrutiny which shows how the plan (Clydeplan) was assessed by the Scottish Government prior to modifications and approval being given.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Public sector pay cap since 2015: FOI release

All forms of communication between the Scottish Government and UK Government regarding the public sector pay cap from 2015 to current date.

FOI already published 75 score correspondence ministers 6 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Science Festival Grants: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Government and University of Highlands and Islands in relation to administration of Science Festival grants over the last 2 years Copies of reports from Scottish Government funded Science Festivals from 2016 and 2017 Copies of the minutes of meetings including with Ministers and decision...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inverclyde Royal Hospital: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence between Scottish Government ministers, officials or special advisers and Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board regarding Inverclyde Royal Hospital since August 2015.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.25 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-28
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Frequency of school inspections: FOI review

How many schools have not been subject to an inspection for over a decade? Please name the schools which have not been subject to an inspection for over a decade and state the date of each schools last inspection. Please group them into primaries, secondaries and special schools. Which Scottish school has been without ...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Consultations on Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act: FOI release

In relation to the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014, please provide me with details of the following: 1. Consultations the Scottish Government - or its appointed proxies and representatives - may have held. This might refer to, but is not limited to, public bodies, third sector groups, and faith grou...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-13
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government's proposals for council tax reform: FOI release

All internal communications between 1 December 2015 and 2 March 2016 within the Local Government and Communities directorate regarding the Scottish Government's proposals for council tax reform; All internal communications between 1 December 2015 and 2 March 2016 between the Local Government and Communities directorate...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers s.25 s.1(1) s.29 s.30 s.36 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1)
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Responses to Consultation on Draft Referendum Bill: FOI release

The estimated cost of carrying out and analysing the responses to the Consultation on a Draft Referendum Bill. If the Scottish Government would have to have a another bill consultation if it decided to hold a referendum in the future and for how long it considers the responses to the consultation to remain valid/useful...

FOI already published 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence in relation to same sex marriage: FOI release

All correspondence during 2015 from Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster to the Scottish Government related to same sex marriage; and any correspondence amongst Scottish Government officials in relation to any request from Ms Foster.

FOI already published 75 score correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector