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

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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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Finland's decision not to expand basic income trail: FOI release

Briefings from civil servants to Scottish Ministers on the decision by Finland not to expand its basic income trial.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Statistics for 6 Improvement projects: EIR release

The following statistics for each of the following projects Forth Replacement Crossing, M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements, Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, A9 Dualling Kincraig to Dalraddy; Planned Completion Date of each Project Issuance of Permit to Use for each of the Projects (where applicable) The contractual da...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.3 s.10(4) s.7 s.8 s.4 s.5 s.33 s.6
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Policies regarding the Investigation of Reported Serious Fraud: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government any Policies regarding the Investigation of Reported Serious Fraud? If so can we please have copies of such Policies? Is there for instance a requirement that such Investigations begin within a reasonable period, say twenty-five years, or prior to the passing of all witnesses? Finally do suc...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Women's Spaces in Scotland (Edinburgh): FOI release

A copy of the notes that were taken at the meeting held between Scottish Government representatives and members of Women's Spaces in Scotland (Edinburgh) at Saughton House on 22 February 2018; Any documents or correspondence pertaining to that meeting; and Any other mention of Women's Spaces in Scotland currently held ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Accounts Commission and Audit Scotland correspondence: FOI release

copies of all correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and Officials with the Accounts Commission and Audit Scotland regarding all drafts, including initial drafts, of the Local Government in Scotland: Challenges and Performance 2018 report which is due to be published on 5 April 2018; and the details of al...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social security charter research plan February 2018: FOI release

A copy of the social security charter research plan as referenced at: /publications/disability-and-carers-benefits-expert-advisory-group-minutes-february-2018/

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

DPEA Environmental Consent Appeal, appeal reference ENVC-170-1: EIR release

All information and material held in relation to the DPEA Environmental Consent Appeal, appeal reference ENVC-170-1.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)E 26 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Total number of Baby Boxes issued: FOI release

1. The total number of baby boxes issued from the roll-out of the scheme Scotland-wide up to the date of this request, or up to the most recent date available. If that date is longer than one month before the date of this request, please set out why more up to date information is not available. 2. The cost of each bab...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information about safety issues relating to Baby Boxes: FOI release

1. All information (eg correspondence, memos) received by the government about baby boxes and safety issues relating to the boxes, from January 2018 to the date of responding to this request. Please also provide any responses from the government to any correspondence received.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Lists of organisations requesting FOI information: FOI release

Does the Scottish Government keeps lists of the organisation that email accounts that send FOI requests belong to; for the headings of these lists; for correspondence on the membership of these lists since 1 January 2018 if they exist; for if ministers have suggested edits to these lists in the same timeframe (1 Januar...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Baby Boxes: correspondence with Finnish welfare agency Kela: FOI release

1. All correspondence to and from the Scottish government and the Finnish welfare agency Kela, or any other branch of the government of Finland, concerning Scotland's introduction of baby boxes dating from the point when work on the scheme, or consideration of the scheme, began by the Scottish government. 2. All memos...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information sharing bill and named person policy: FOI release

'All correspondence between senior civil servants and the Deputy First Minister with regards to the Information Sharing Bill and Named Person Service since August 2017 to present. This should include all emails, minutes, records of phone calls and dates of meetings. I would like all information via the means previousl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: meeting notes: EIR release

'May I request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act of 2002, details of any meetings or correspondence between Transport Scotland and Mr Andrew Jackson/Mr Phil Kolon, between 01 January 2017 and 18 January 2018. May I also request whether Transport Scotland holds records of any management meetings with exte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

East Lothian Council/Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm: EIR release

Correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers/officials and East Lothian Council regarding the Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm Development and associated Onshore development in East Lothian over the past 12 months. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Programmes/reports on increasing girls participation in STEM Subjects: FOI release

1. What steps the Government is taking to increase the number of girls participating in core STEM subjects after the age of 16. 2. Reports to the Minister relating to the performance of programmes to increase the number of girls participating in core STEM subjects after the age of 16.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-05
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence between Angela Constance and Barclay McCrindle,Clyde College: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence, between the then Cabinet Minister Angela Constance for Education & Life Long learning or any Scottish Government officials, acting on her behalf and Barclay McCrindle the student representative from Clyde College from the date he took up this role until the date of this request. T...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documents relating to parliamentary question (S5W-14673): EIR release

Copies of the following reports mentioned in a response to a parliamentary question by Alasdair Allan (S5W-14673). Since 2005 the Scottish Government has received 6 reports related to financial propriety in relation to projects funded from our International Development Fund. Copies of all documents and correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Funding and correspondence in relation to Oxfam projects: FOI release

Details of all funding provided by the Scottish Government to Oxfam (including Oxfam Scotland, Oxfam UK and Oxfam worldwide). Details should include the amount and the purpose it was given. Details of correspondence (including letters, emails and records of any phone calls) between Scottish Government Ministers and off...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 38 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Visit of Malawian President Peter Mutharika to Scotland: FOI release

The content of all documents associated with the recent visit of Malawian premier Peter Mutharika to Scotland, including schedules of all meetings, minutes from those meetings, and background briefings prepared before them. Also a breakdown of expenses associated with the trip including flights, hotels, restaurants and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) s.32 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Briefings to Ministers: Scottish Growth Scheme, grants/loans: FOI release

Briefings by Scottish Government Civil Servants to Ministers on the Scottish Growth Scheme on or before 6 September 2016; for a list of all grants and loans made through the Scottish Growth Scheme since its creation to date and if the expected payments through the Growth Scheme are still anticipated to be worth £500 mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.38 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Minute of meeting with Fiona Hyslop MSP: FOI release

A copy of the minute of your meeting with Fiona Hyslop on 19 April.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Criteria for establishment of a new public body: FOI release

1. The rationale behind the presumption against creating new public bodies. 2. Criteria for assessing whether to create a new public body. 3. Guidance given to/received from the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body in relation to the appointment of new commissioners/new public bodies.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Report: A77 Trunk road speed limit Revocation Order:FOI release

A copy of the Report on which the Minister based his decision regarding the A77 Trunk Road (Bogend to Dutchhouse)(50MPH Speed Limit) Revocation Order 2011.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Named Person Bill evidence: FOI release

1. Confirmation of contact between the Scottish Government and organisations or individuals providing evidence to the parliament's Education and Skills Committee regarding the proposed Named Person scheme (nb. a list of those noted in the official records as having provided evidence is included at the bottom of this em...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

2017/18 Correspondence: HIE on Scottish National Investment Bank:FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Enterprise, Highland and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Government on the Scottish National Investment Bank in the past year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector