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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Risk assessment for litter clearing on road network: FOI release

I wish to receive a copy of the Risk Assessment applied by Transport Scotland to contractors for litter clearing activities on the National Road Network. If no specific Risk Assessment is applied by TS then I would wish to receive (by electronic means) a copy of the equivalent Risk Assessments applied by the roads oper...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers contracts s.11(2)
Published
2017-09-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Discretionary welfare benefits paid before state pension age: FOI appeal

Details of any investigation or analysis completed by the Scottish Government, including requests and dialogue with the UK government, in respect of the Scottish Government's legal ability to make discretionary new welfare benefits (under Section 28 or the 2016 Scotland Act) where these are paid to individuals before s...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers s.28 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-13
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Average time taken to release FOI request: FOI release

You asked for the following: 1 - All papers that Mr Fitzpatrick has based his claim of "Scotland is one of the worlds most transparent countries and governments in the world." 2 - The average time taken to release FOI request answers in each of the last 5 years 3 - The number of FOI rejected each of the last 5 years...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.2
Published
2017-09-11
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

All correspondence between FM and US Presidents 2014-2016: FOI release

All correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the President of the United States of America Donald Trump since November 2016. All correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the President of the United States Barack Obama between November 2014 and November 2016. Any minutes of meetings bet...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Deletion of cartoon from learning resource: FOI release

Full details surrounding the deletion of an alleged racist cartoon from the Israel-Palestine Learning & Teaching Resource in particular: Who within Education Scotland and /or Scottish Government took the decision to order its deletion? At whose behest was this done? Was it a consequence of the meeting that day with th...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information on non-Government email accounts: FOI release

Are non-government or Parliamentary email accounts used by (a) Ministers or (b) Special Advisers to communicate regarding government business? If so, please list the email addresses used.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of civil servants working on reserved matters: FOI release

The number of Scottish Government civil servants that are currently working on policy areas that are reserved to the UK Government under the devolution settlement. I would also like to ask what broadly specific work civil servants are carrying out on policy in reserved policy areas and what the Scottish Government rule...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Ministers' authentication of Lawhill Farm wayleave application: FOI release

Information to ascertain what (and when) Scottish Ministers have had carried out by way of background authentication of the application and applicant in regard to the Lawhill Farm necessary wayleave application, and what Scottish Ministers routinely carry out whenever a necessary wayleave application is submitted to Sc...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush: FOI release

In relation to the meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush, Global Head of Government Affairs, News Corp, USA, on 30 June 2017, could you please confirm the following: Where did the meeting take place? Can you confirm the names of all the Scottish Government representatives present at the meeting? What was the purpose...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Rural Economy and First Minister communications: FOI release

All communication between the Cabinet Secretary for the rural economy and the First Minister between 15th-22nd June 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Assessments for disability benefits in Scotland: FOI release

The medical qualifications of people making decisions on whether people should not receive disability payments in Scotland when they are sent for review of their benefits.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Permanent Secretary's appointment and salary including any bonuses: FOI release

1. Who appoints the Permanent Secretary 2. Who appointed Leslie Evans 3. Was there a formal application/interview/decision process 4. Who decides if the Permanent Secretary receives a bonus 5. Has Leslie Evans received a bonus since she has been appointed

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.4
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy's information sharing agreements: FOI release

Information contained in memorandums of understanding or information sharing agreements (and the number of MOU's/Information sharing agreements) between the AIB and other organisations including businesses, banks & other institutions.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings between Judicial Complaints Reviewer and Scottish Government: FOI release

Information contained in meetings, communications, documents and discussions between Gillian Thompson the Judicial Complaints Reviewer and the Scottish Government in the following terms: The numbers of meetings in Ms Thompson's term with Scottish Government employees or Ministers to the date of this FoI request, which ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Appointment of Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) Commissioner: FOI release

Information about the appointment of a Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) Commissioner by Scottish Ministers, specifically: Please disclose the business case or other documents/correspondence/letters/emails relating to the creation and approval of the appointment in line with FOISA. Is there a plan to merge Northern Ligh...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information with regards Justice Department's statutory obligations: FOI release

All information with regards the Justice Department's statutory obligations; The Justice Department's annual report and accounts for 2015-2016 All information with regards the Justice Department's statutory obligation to the SCCRC, in particular with regards the Department's role in the fair running of the SCCRC; Wheth...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's trip to USA - further questions: FOI release

Following up FOI-17-01477 relating to the USA trip, requesting the following: Flights – first class/business class? Did FM have no subsistence costs? How many days? Did her husband travel as well?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-08-09
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs of Programme for International Student Assessments: FOI release

The costs spent so far and estimated costs in the future of the Programme for International Student Assessments.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2017-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Growth Scheme - funds allocation: FOI release

The Scottish Growth Scheme was announced in the SNP's Programme for Government last September. The First Minister calling the three-year arrangement "a half-billion-pound vote of confidence in Scottish business, workers and the economy". Where has this sum been allocated to, who will be auditing this sum, and when are ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Rental Income Guarantee Scheme, Build-to-Rent Programme: FOI release

Information about the Scottish Government's Rental Income Guarantee Scheme (RIGS) and in particular the Build-to-Rent Programme that relates to: 1. The origins of this policy intervention2. The basis upon which the £15 million contingent liability figure was chosen3. The role of the Scottish Futures Trust in the Schem...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2017-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Underspend on fuel poverty budget line 2016-2017: FOI release

"The underspend on the fuel poverty budget line for 2016-17. On the 22nd June, in a Ministerial Statement, on the Provisional Outturn 2016-17, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution (Derek Mackay) reported a £191 million underspend, of which £85 million was from the Communities Budget. On questioning fr...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2017-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting with Association of Palestinian Communities in Scotland: FOI review

Meeting 16 June 2015 At this meeting, commitments were made by Dr Allan on behalf of the Scottish Government. There is no mention of Dr Allan promising that the Palestinian story would be told or that he instructed Education Scotland to give support. A review is requested to ensure an accurate record of the meeting. ...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Peter Murrell's public engagements carried out with FM: FOI release

A full breakdown of all occasions when Peter Murrell has represented the Scottish Government since November 2014. Details of all accommodation provided to Peter Murrell on trips made with the First Minister since November 2014. This include date, purpose of trip, accommodation name, cost. Details of all costs met by th...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recent conviction of MSP Humza Yousaf: FOI release

'Did the recent conviction of MSP Humza Yousaf, Minister for Transport, result in any form of fact find investigation or discipline by the Scottish Government or professional standards department.'

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector