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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Correspondence with Ineos: FOI release

'Email correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ineos between 1 September 2017 and 24 October 2017.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

John Swinney's meeting with Andi Lavery and INCAS: FOI release

1. Minutes and any correspondence surrounding John Swinney's meeting with Andi Lavery and INCAS on 30 August 2016. 2. Also, minutes and any correspondence surrounding John Swinney's meeting with'historic child sex abuse survivors' on 7 Juliy 2016, as mentioned in his ministerial engagements.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Angela Constance meeting survivors of historical child abuse: FOI release

Any correspondence and documents (minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs or otherwise) surrounding Angela Constance's meeting with survivors of historical child abuse on March 21, 2016. Any correspondence and documents (minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs or otherwise) surroundi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence, briefing papers and meetings with Amazon: FOI release

You asked: Please provide a copy of all (a) correspondence and (b) minutes of meetings and discussions, from during the last 2 years, between the Scottish Government and Amazon. Please provide a copy of any internal Scottish Government documents (a) that were prepared to support ministers, or (b) by ministers, in rela...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Communications between Education Scotland/Dumfries and Galloway Council: FOI release

All information contained in communications between Education Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Council since January 1 2017. You indicated that we could exclude from this list anything to do with individual school inspections outwith the jurisdiction of the Schools (Consultation) Act 2010.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.25 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Notes associated with FOI 2016/0022964: FOI release

You asked for: "I have previously referred to item 2016/0022964 (with area manager for the A86). I would like to see the notes associated with that reference".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish National Parks funding: EIR release

You asked for: How much funding have Scottish National Parks received in the last financial year from the European Commission, its programmes and agencies? How much funding have Scottish national parks received in the past five financial years from the European Commission, its programmes and agencies?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Mike Russell's trips to Germany and Brussels: FOI release

All correspondence physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Michael Russell's November 2016 trips to Germany and Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.32 s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Mike Russell's trip to Brussels: FOI release

All correspondence physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during the Ministers June 2017 trip to Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.32 s.17(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Primary Radar Mitigation Scheme(s): EIR release

You asked for: Copies of all Primary Radar Mitigation Scheme(s) under Condition 6 of the Kype Muir wind farm consent submitted to the Scottish Ministers and approved by them, or confirmation that no such scheme has been lodged and/or approved; Copies of any amendments to any Primary Radar Mitigation Scheme so submitte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence and meetings involving Mr Benny Higgins: FOI release

You asked for copies of all information contained in correspondence including (but not exclusive to) e-mails, letters, memos, minutes or other electronic or hand written notes of conversations or telephone calls: a. Between Scottish Ministers, special advisors, civil servants or officials and Mr Benny Higgins and the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

A90 defect and post-accident highway inspection reports: EIR release

I am instructed on behalf of British Telecommunications plc in connection with a personal injury claim being brought by the above named Claimant for personal injuries sustained following an alleged accident on 26 April 2016 near to the Esso Petrol Station at 565 North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen AB16 7GD. I have been info...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 16 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Suspended Officials: FOI release

In your request, you asked for the following information: How many Scottish Government officials were suspended broken down for 2015, 2016 and 2017. Including any information on reasons for suspension and the cost to the Scottish Government of suspending those officials.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Potential for immigration to be devolved: FOI release

'Any analysis of the potential for immigration to be devolved conducted by Scottish Government ministers and officials in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Any correspondence conducted during 2016 and 2017 (meetings, minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs, notes or otherwise) involving Nicola Sturgeon surroundin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.27(1) s.29(1)A 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Correspondence from Fiona Hyslop's trip to Austria: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Fiona Hyslop MSP's June, 2017 trip to Austria.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank correspondence and briefing papers: FOI release

You asked for briefings produced by civil servants to Scottish Government Ministers on a Scottish National Investment Bank; for any internal correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and civil servants on a Scottish National Investment Bank; for any correspondence between the Scottish Government and other po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Ulva community buyout owners views: EIR release

'I would like to see the owner's views on the initial application that was withdrawn and his views on the second application, which was subject to the Scottish Ministers decision, as well please.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.6(1) 16 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Values and grip test for A9 road northbound: EIR release

I would like to request information on the following: SCRIM (Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine) Values and Grip Test numbers for a section of the A9 Trunk Road Northbound carriageway between Dowally and Guay farm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings between John Swinney and Susan O'Brien: FOI release

Minutes of the meetings between John Swinney and Susan O'Brien QC on 22 and 28 June 2016. Include a list of all officials present. Also, any correspondence between John Swinney and any other members of the Scottish Government on this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Advice on unconventional oil and gas extraction: FOI release

Information about all scientific advice sought and received by the government, from its scientific advisers, regarding its decision over whether to ban or allow unconventional oil and gas extraction, including correspondence between the Scottish Government and Sheila Rowan, the chief scientific adviser, any other scien...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Disciplinary cases brought against staff: FOI release

The following information: Please provide me with details of all disciplinary cases brought against Scottish Government staff from 1 April 2016 to the present day. For each case, I would be grateful if you could supply: The Directorate or Agency of the staff member The nature of the case, for example (but not exclus...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs of Cyber Security Operations Centre: FOI release

The following information: A detailed and itemised breakdown of the costs of building and operating the Scottish Government Cyber Security Operations Centre in Saughton House, Edinburgh This should be for FY 2015/16, 2016/17 and both current and projected spend in 2017/18. Please include the cost of all building work...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.30
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Community Right to Buy application CB00215: EIR release

A copy of the landowner's full response in order that we can explore next steps. Which is in relation to the Community Right to Buy application to register an interest in land at Kinlochard (case reg CB00215).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Meeting between First Minister and Professor Joseph Stiglitz: FOI release

All communications in the request for a meeting, organisation of the meeting and communications between Prof Joseph Stiglitz and the First Minister and April 3, 2017. Any notes or minutes taken during the meeting. All briefing documents made for the First Minister in advance of the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector