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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7,795 matching releases

Meetings with representatives from Shell: FOI release

(a) A copy of any pre-meeting briefing; confirmation of all people in attendance at all meetings; agendas for all meetings; notes or minutes taken and/or action points decided during all meetings; and any post meeting briefings in relation to all meetings between any Scottish Government Minister(s) and any representati...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wind power and CO2 emissions: FOI release

Information from independent sources, the wind industry or their trade organisations, which is currently used by Scottish Government officials, ministers and departments to prove that wind power installations: 1. Save CO2 emissions. 2. Provide benefits outweighing intermittency losses and shortfall coverage.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Roadworks undertaken on A83 and A85: EIR release

Following several constituent enquiries regarding the condition of the A83 and A85 Michael would be grateful if you can please supply the following information: 1. The figures regarding compensation claims for damage on the A83 and A85 in Argyll & Bute over the past five years. 2. A record of the work carried out on ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.12
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, River Don bridge: EIR release

Can you please tell me the latest estimated opening date of the AWPR. Please send me a copy of the highest level project plan with major milestones, including the completion of the River Don bridge. Will it be opened in sections?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Isle of Man Government changes Scallop fishing rules: EIR release

Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between Scottish Ministers and the Isle of Man Government regarding the scallop fishing rules change by the Isle of Man Government Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between the Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon regarding the scallop...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence ministers s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of Burns Supper in Brussels: FOI release

The costs of the Scottish Government Burns Supper in Brussels on 22 January 2018, where the dinner was held and the costs of travel and accommodation for Fiona Hyslop and any other Scottish Government representatives that attended the dinner. I would also like to ask for the full list of attendees to the dinner.

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

LED lighting spend and High Mast Lighting replacement: EIR release

Information on an FOI basis on Scotland Transerv and how they are procuring their Street Lighting LED Lanterns as I believe they are not getting best value and not carrying out an open tender process whilst spending Public Money given to them by Transport Scotland. Question – 1. Please provide details on all Scotland...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.5 s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings with leader of Glasgow City Council: FOI release

A list of meetings, the attendance and minutes of any meetings between the leader of Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and/or the First Minister of Scotland between May 2017 and the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Water bailiffs: FOI release

A) The number of warranted bailiffs appointed by Scottish Ministers between 1st January 2013 and 1st January 2018 for Scotland as a whole and for the catchment under the control of RCFMT. B) Alongside this we wish to know the precise number of bailiffs per association or club that have a system relationship with the s...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland on-bus surveys: FOI release

Questions about your recent experience with a Transport Scotland representative on-board bus surveyor. 1. What my data is being used for? 2. Is it compulsory to hand over your card for scanning?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Group reviewing proposed citizens basic income: FOI release

Can you please advise the group who are reviewing the proposed citizens basic income of £11,500 for pensioners, £9,000 per adult with £4,600 to parents with a child discussed in this article? [Daily Mail article of 13 February 2018] Can you also advise when the group are scheduled to meet and present their final recomm...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Invitations to Tender for ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper: FOI release

1. i. any or all correspondence between Transport Scotland and Serco Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (SCSL) relating to the withdrawal of the shared sleeper cabin option for single travellers; ii. any or all correspondence held in Transport Scotland relating to this change including but not limited to the initial request, int...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics: FOI release

Any correspondence between any minister or staff member of Culture, Tourism and Major Events Directorate and Creative Scotland regarding Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics (FREIGHT DESIGN (SCOTLAND) LIMITED of 49 Virginia Street, Glasgow, G1 1TS) between July, 2010 and September 2017'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister's hotel expenses for foreign travel: FOI release

1. What was the First Minister's expense for foreign travel from December 1st 2016 to December 1st 2017?2. What were the First Minister's hotel expenses for the same period?3. How many official government trips did the First Minister make during the same period?4. How many unofficial trips did the First Minister make d...

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender balance on public boards – Education Scotland: FOI release

You asked for and referred to November 2015 when the First Minister made a commitment to work towards gender balance on all public boards in Scotland and asked Education Scotland to supply you with the following information: 1. At November 12 2015, how many men and how many women were on the board of your organisation...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cladding and fire safety in Glasgow Harbour development: EIR release

Details of (a) meetings between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council, and (b) all communication between the Scottish Government, including ministers, special advisers and officials, and the Leader of Glasgow City Council or the Leader's Office, regarding building regulation, ACM cladding, fire safety, prope...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Scottish Energy Strategy, decarbonising gas network using hydrogen: EIR release

Documentation/Email correspondence detailing research into the feasibility of the potential of decarbonising the gas network using hydrogen, in Scotland, and Documentation/Email correspondence detailing the cost implications of decarbonising the gas network using hydrogen.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between First Minister and Cllr Susan Aitken: FOI release

Documentation and minutes of the discussions between Nicola Sturgeon and Cllr Susan Aitken - Leader, Glasgow City Council from their meeting on the 23 August 2017.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Changes to Dignity at Work policy in 2010: FOI release

The exchange of correspondence between trade union and Scottish government officials relating to changes made to the government's Dignity at Work policy in 2010. This should include minutes of meetings of the Partnership Board conducted in 2009 and 2010.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with North Ayrshire Council about Millport Pier: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence in 2017 which were sent by Scottish Government ministers and officials to North Ayrshire Council and also elected officials such as MPs, MSPs and Councilors regarding Millport Pier.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

A77 from Whittlets roundabout to Stranraer: EIR release

The following information with regard to Transerve Scotland:- 1. For past five years i.e. from 20/12/2012 to date a detailed breakdown of the annual Revenue budget for the A77 from Whittlets roundabout to Stranraer for: a. Repair of the road b. Maintenance of the road 2. For the same period and place [as in 1 above...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4) s.12
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Registered property factors operating in Argyll and Bute: FOI release

The following information: First request - Property Factors Act 2011. Section 23(2). Ref. HOHP/PF/16/0079 Decision - The Tribunal determined that the factor has not complied with the Property Factor Enforcement Order dated 17th March 2017. Question - Was the above decision served on the Scottish Ministers in accordan...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers s.23(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs train stations: EIR release

You asked for 'a breakdown of the meetings that the Minister for Transport and the Islands has had with all stakeholders regarding the potential re-opening of Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs train stations.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Discussions around charitable status of private schools: FOI release

All material held regarding any discussions around the charitable status of private schools in Scotland (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any other relevant documents) from January 2016 – present All material held regarding any di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector