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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Scottish National Standardised Assessment system: FOI release

When the Scottish Government tendered for the new Scottish National Standardised Assessment system part of the requirement was for the government to be able to receive a full data set from the assessments. 1. Please confirm specifically which information either has been, or will be, provided to the Scottish Government...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Phonecalls by First Minister's Council of Economic Advisers: FOI release

Information in relation to calls with members of the First Ministers' Council of Economic Advisers in June, August and November this year, which were referred to in the third footnote of the Scottish Government paper entitled 'Potential impact of an increase in the Additional Rate of Income Tax from 45p to 50p'. The re...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.27(1) s.12
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Strategic Framework for Fish Health Working Group: FOI release

Information relating to meetings, draft framework, timetable and any other details relating to the Strategic Framework for Fish Health Working Group. Correspondence with the SSPO, Marine Harvest and other salmon farming companies and lobby groups as well as internal Scottish Government discussions and correspondence w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Structural changes to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: EIR release

Part 1 Information relating to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) (relating to any discussed future structural changes to the service) including:- i) A record of any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last six months;ii) Minutes from any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 16 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Social Security ICT implementation lessons learned exercise: FOI release

The reports or documents produced as part of the "lessons learned" exercise, as referred to at /publications/social-security-ict-implementation/

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-16
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with state government of California: FOI release

Correspondence between any minister, staff member, or arms length organisation of the Scottish Government and any member of the state government of California regarding the Under 2 Coalition along with any minutes of meetings regarding this topic.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.32(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-16
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, International, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence with Police Scotland regarding Vulnerable Persons Database: FOI release

All information contained within correspondence between Scottish Government and Police Scotland and/or legacy forces with regard to the interim Vulnerable Persons Database/Vulnerable Persons Database.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.27(2) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Bypassing of Inverurie A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness: EIR release

1. Any email correspondence from 1 March 2017 to 30 November 2017 between Transport Scotland and a) Humza Yousaf and b) Keith Brown regarding future finishing works on the Queensferry Crossing between the opening of the bridge and September 2018? 2. Any email correspondence from 1 March 2017 to 30 November 2017 betwee...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17(1) s.33(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister's statement on refugees: FOI release

Has the First Minister taken in any refugees as she promised too much personal publicity she would????

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Irish Government regarding European Union: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Irish Government since June 2016 regarding the European Union. All minutes of meetings between the Scottish Government and the Irish Government since June 2016 regarding the European Union. You indicated you were content to limit the search within the Director...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Proposed golf development at Coul Links, Sutherland: EIR release

Copies of any correspondence in 2016 and 2017 relating to the proposed golf development at Coul Links, near Embo in Sutherland, between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity and other Scottish Government Departments, Highland Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Environment ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communication with Hometown Foundation: FOI release

1. Communication between ScotGov and the Hometown Foundation (from 23/12/16 to present) 2. Communication between ScotGov and the Schools' Education Trust 3. Communication between ScotGov and either of Bill Nicol or Robert Durward (that are not covered by parts 1 and 2 of this request) (January 2014 – Present) 4. Con...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.15 s.17 s.14(2) s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-01-11
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland UK applications processing: FOI release

1. For how long has Disclosure Scotland been processing applications from the rest of the UK? (Due to a new headquarters for England being set up.) 2. When will Disclosure Scotland stop dealing with applications for the rest of the UK? 3. How much has the UK Treasury paid Disclosure Scotland for taking over the Engli...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2018-01-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Acquisition of Rio Tinto Estate by Liberty Aluminium: FOI release

You asked the following questions in relation to the contractual agreement between Scottish Ministers and Liberty Aluminium related to the Lochaber Smelter: How much public money has the Scottish Government contributed toward the aquisition of the 'Rio Tinto Estate' in partnership with Liberty Aluminum? What does 75% ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2
Published
2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dualling of single-line railway between Montrose and Arbroath: EIR release

Email correspondence between Humza Yousaf and a) Network Rail, b) Transport Scotland regarding the dualling of the single line railway between Montrose and Arbroath, between the period 01 January 2016 to 07 December 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning appeal cases recalled by Scottish Ministers: EIR release

Over the past 10 years, how many planning appeals the Minister has called in A breakdown of appeals called in by the Minister e.g. Appeals approved against a Reporter's recommendation. Appeals dismissed against a Reporter's recommendation The broad categories that these appeals fall into e.g. National Importance, Housi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-09
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Brussels in June 2016: FOI release

Any physical or digital correspondence along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning Nicola Sturgeon during her visit to Brussels in June 2016

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board: FOI release

The estimated running costs of the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board; how often it envisions that it will meet in a year; for Scottish Government correspondence on the membership of the Board; whether anyone refused a position on the Board and the details of this refusal; for how much board members will be paid; fo...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.1(4) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Work and skills

Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030: FOI release

Copies of the final versions of all documents presented in connection with any consultations that took place between Scottish Government and the industry in connection with the development of the term aquaculture Innovation Sites in the context of the "Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030", together with copes of...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.3 s.11(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Total cost of Christmas cards by John Byrne: FOI release

The total cost, including printing, of the Christmas cards by John Byrne that were commissioned by Nicola Sturgeon.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independent National Whistleblowing Officer for the NHS: FOI release

Following the Scottish Government's announcement about the establishment of an Independent National Whistleblowing Officer in Scotland, you have asked specifically for the following information. For ease, we have provided a response to each question as they arise. 1. You say that this appointment is a 'UK first', yet ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1)
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Capture and death of beavers in Beauly area: EIR release

'Copies of all correspondence including but not limited to, emails, invoices, bills, notes of telephone calls, letters, and publications concerning the capture and death of beavers captured in the Beauly area between 30 May 2017 and 22 November 2017.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 14 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Secondment of Policy Director Jonnie Hall: FOI release

You asked for any and all information related to the secondment of Jonnie Hall, Policy Director of the NFUS, to the Scottish Government to advise on agricultural matters related to Brexit negotiations and to post-Brexit agricultural policies.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 14 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Full costs incurred by Defence Policy Unit: FOI release

A summary of the full costs incurred by the Scottish Government to run the Defence Policy Unit (DPU), including salaries, other personnel costs and proportion of management and estates costs.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1)
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Involvement in the Arctic Circle Forum: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI into the cost of hosting the Arctic Circle Forum entitled 'Scotland and the new North'; the names of representatives of foreign governments that are expected to be in attendance; for the cost of Sturgeon and other Scottish delegates attending the Arctic Circle Assembly in 2016 and 2017 and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.25(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector