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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Minister meeting with Boots UK: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Local Government and Housing with Boots UK Management/Directors in relation to regeneration on 29 March 2017. Also a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Refurbishment of Glenavon Road flats: FOI release

Any information held by the Scottish Government regarding a refurbishment of Glenavon Road flats in Maryhill which are owned by Maryhill Housing Association. You are particularly interested in the specification of the cladding used and fire safety checks carried out.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Work carried out relating to an independence referendum: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI to ask if any policy work was being carried out by Scottish Government civil servants on an independent Scotland or on work related to an independence referendum from: 1 October 2014 to 5 May 2016 5 May 2016 to 23 June 2016 24 June 2016 to 12 March 2017 13 March 2017 to 27 June 2017 From ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to same sex marriage: FOI release

All correspondence between Marco Biagi MSP and Arlene Foster MLA in relation to changing civil partnerships registered outside of Scotland to marriage in Scotland. You also asked for any correspondence between any officials/civil servants in the Scottish Government and the Northern Irish government in relation to same ...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers s.8 s.9 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

First Minister on same sex marriage: FOI release

You asked for briefing notes given to the First Minister on same sex marriage for British Irish Councils over the last three years.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers briefings 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister trip to USA for Tartan Week: FOI release

Details for FM and entourage ie.cost to the taxpayer - First Ministers trip to USA for Tartan week.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Land Value Tax: FOI release

You asked a number of questions relating to a possible Land Value Tax. Specifically: if the Scottish Government will apply this [land value] tax in Scotland? is this Tax the responsibility of the Scottish Government? in the event of a Labour government will this tax be applied in Scotland even although Scotland has de...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector