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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Funding for Epilepsy Scotland: FOI release

Details of all monies given to Epilepsy Scotland (Scottish charity no SC 000067) by the Scottish Government dating back to 2012. This may be one off donations, trusts, grants or anything else. Please could you include details of any applications for funding that were made by Epilepsy Scotland to the Scottish Government...

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Tram Inquiry staff and costs: FOI release

'Can you confirm whether Lord Hardie receives extra payment? Also can you confirm how many staff the tram inquiry employs and are Lord Hardie's earnings accounted for within the staffing cost section in the FoI response?'

FOI released 70 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the First Minister and Barack Obama: FOI release

"Correspondence both hard and digital between the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon and her staff and the former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama and any of his staff both during and after President Obamas term of office".

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications about Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS): FOI release

All communications with third parties (excluding other Scottish Government agencies and private individuals) about the content of the Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland report (GERS) 2015/16 and 2016/17.

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-06
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Supported Induction Route, University of Dundee: FOI release

In relation to the decision to launch a new PGCE (Secondary) with Supported Induction Route with the University of Dundee, I would like to request information regarding the evidence that supported this decision. In particular, can you please provide me with (a) a copy of all the evidence used to support this decision, ...

FOI released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-05
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Annual cost of Scottish Government communications team: FOI release

1. The cost to the public purse was of the Scottish Government communications team in the most recent financial year for which figures are available. 2. The cost was of the communications team in each year since 2007; and what the projected costs are for 2017/18. 3. For each year since 2007 how many people were emplo...

FOI released 70 score correspondence special advisers spending
Published
2017-09-29
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lyme disease cases 2010-2016: FOI release

Number of cases of Lyme disease in 2016 in Scotland (confirmed by laboratory testing). Lyme disease occurrence from 2010-2016, preferably with individual figures for different counties (i.e. Perthshire, Aberdeenshire, etc).

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-29
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

IT Contractor Mr A McKenna: FOI review

Full details of the competitive process used for the interim engagement of Mr A McKenna who was employed as a IT Contractor, working to or for the Head of Digital Services during the 2015/16 and 2016/17 fiscal years. Details of the those who were involvdetails of the those who were involved in the scoring process and d...

FOI released 100 score correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications with Office of Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner: FOI release

All communications between the Scottish Government and the Office of the Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyland. Agendas and minutes of any meetings between the Scottish Government and the Office of the Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyland. From the date of the appointment of the Independent...

FOI released 95 score correspondence meetings 10 attachments
Published
2017-09-28
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's Intranet page: FOI release

A Copy of the information published at this intranet page: intranet/InExec/AboutUs/Ministers/MinisterialPrivateOffices/OfficeOfTheFM

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-27
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Applications for Part-Time Fee Grant, Disabled Student Allowance: FOI release

Copies of all policies, internal guidance, instructions or manuals applied or used in determining applications for Part Time Fee Grant, Disabled Student Allowance, and in the exercise of the Scottish Governments powers under the 2007 Allowance Regulations.

FOI released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

European funding for Gartcosh regeneration project: FOI release

Any information on European funding (or other) accessed and/ or provided to Scottish Enterprise for the construction and access road to Transport Interchange" and "ascertain any specific caveats and/ or restrictions on the use of the funding for the road.

FOI released 95 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Ferry grants, fuel payments, charters and subsidies: FOI release

On a separate contract year basis, year 1 to year 6, the initial contracted subsidy amount, split between grant and fuel payments. On a separate contract year basis, year 1 to year 6, the actual subsidy amount, split between grant and fuel payments. On a separate contract year basis, year 1 to year 6, the cost of the c...

FOI released 95 score correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial decision to publish FOI requests: FOI release

All correspondence between the relevant ministers and Scottish Government officials about the decision, last month, to publish all FOI requests on the Scottish Government's website as soon as they are issued to the requester.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Requests for information from Media or Researchers: FOI release

Information relating to requests received by the Scottish Government from 1 April 2010 onwards from requesters recorded as Media or Researchers, detailed in the attached spreadsheet.

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security engagement plans 2017/18: FOI release

The Scottish Government's detailed Social Security External Stakeholder Engagement Plans for each social security benefit take up campaign either already delivered or planned from February 2017 to 31 March 2018.

FOI released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Audits of NHS Tayside and NHS24 2015/16: FOI release

All correspondence between Audit Scotland and the Scottish Government in relation to the 2015/16 audit of NHS Tayside (published on 6 October 2016) and the 2015/16 audit of NHS 24 (published on 6 October 2016).

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Criminal record checks and reviews 2016-17: FOI release

For the period beginning 1st March 2016 to 1st March 2017 can you please confirm the following: 1. The total number of criminal record checks that were conducted at standard or enhanced level? 2. The number of criminal record checks that were conducted at standard or enhanced level where the individual concerned was ...

FOI released 75 score correspondence s.6 s.7
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Expert Panel (Expert Group) on the Leveson Report: FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications & discussions in relation to the appointments of persons to, and arrangements for the creation, role & function of the Expert Panel (Expert Group) on the Leveson Report in Scotland as announced by former First Minister Alex Salmond in December 2012.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Communications in relation to Expert Panel on Leveson-Report: FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications & discussions between and including Scottish Ministers, the Scottish Government, persons or institutions acting on it's behalf and Peter Black Watson and Levy and Mcrae in relation the Expert Panel (Expert Group) on the Leveson Report in Scotland.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Jeane Freeman MSP and DWP: FOI Release

On April 6 2017 and 22 June Jeane Freeman MSP wrote to the the DWP requesting or noting clarification of the powers available to the Scottish Governmemt, as detailed in this FOI response from the DWP. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/discussion_and_analysis_of_the_r#incoming-1013941 I would request copies of th...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports: FOI release

1. To make available any correspondence or information on meetings and minutes (from 2016 to present) on the subject of a) the introduction of 'drop off' charges for cars at Glasgow Airport and b) charging or otherwise for regular bus access to the Glasgow Airport site. 2. To make available any correspondence or infor...

FOI released 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial correspondence regarding Broadband Universal Service Obligation: FOI release

Details of 1) correspondence and 2) meetings between the Scottish Government and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in the last 12 months regarding the Universal Service Obligation (USO). 1) include a copy of the correspondence. 2) include the date of the meeting and the people present.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Morag Keith and David Anderson: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work with regard to the meeting with held on 30th March 2017. In addition, you requested a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector