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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Community Right to Buy applications CB00219 & CB00221: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence between Scottish Ministers (the Community Land Team) and the Community Body, in relation to Community Right to Buy applications (case refences CB00219 & CB00221). Under regulation 5(2)(a) of the EIRs, our response to your request was due on 30 October 2017. Unfortunately, it t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.5(2) s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence on rate rises following draft budget communication: FOI release

1) internal correspondence and briefings between Ministers and civil servants on the announcement of the rate relief measures by Derek Mackay here:Boost for business with rates support 2) for copies of the correspondence or an evaluation of all the correspondence received from business and local government from the da...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Project information for the A9 dualling programme: EIR release

Whether there exists a timetable for the upgrade of the A9 to dual carriageway, and if so, a copy of this, and Any information which gives an overview of the scrutiny and project management processes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deputy First Minister's Diary - 4 July 2016: FOI release

John Swinney's diary and schedule for 4 July 2016, including records of phone calls, meetings and sent emails.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fiona Hyslop's trip to France, May 2017: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meeting concerning or occurring during Fiona Hyslop MSP's May, 2017 trip to France.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry conference call details: FOI release

You asked for details of who was involved in the SCIA Conference call listed in John Swinney's call logs for 4 July 2016.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1)
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Ministerial briefings on the Inquiries Act 2005: FOI release

You asked for details of any briefings delivered to John Swinney or any Scottish Government ministers on the inquiries act 2005 from January to July 2016. Information should include any documents, dates and who they were sent to.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

John Swinney's meeting with Lady Smith: FOI release

You asked for details including correspondence (emails, notes, letters, phone calls or other documents including minutes of meetings) regarding John Swinney's meeting with Lady Smith on 15 November 2016.

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.37(1) s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contract subsidy level and payments to Argyll Ferries: FOI release

Can Transport Scotland provide all the relevant information/explanation which explains and details the difference, on a contract year basis, between the initial contract subsidy level adding the value of contract variations and the actual subsidy payments to Argyll Ferries.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1)
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Jamie Hepburn's MSP diary and engagements: FOI release

Details of Jamie Hepburn's engagements, diary and call log on 6 July 2016 including any emails he received.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Maintenance Allowance campaign: FOI release

You asked for details of the scope of an awareness campaign aimed at promoting education maintenance allowance (EMA) which took place in the autumn of 2016. Including: 1. The budget allocated this campaign was allocated, how much of the budget was spent, and the dates it ran. 2. A list of activities carried out as pa...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers spending s.3 6 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial car journeys that carried only documents: FOI release

Details of any Scottish Government Ministerial car journeys that carried only documents, no ministers or officials in 2016 – 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tablet devices and iPads: FOI release

Details of the number of tablet computers e.g. iPads supplied to: Scottish Government ministers; Scottish Government communications department staff; and Scottish Government special advisers; Information should include the years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17.

FOI released 75 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial car hire code of conduct: FOI release

(A) Details of the process by which Scottish Government ministerial cars are ordered including any best practices and the code of conduct. (B) Information should include how many times any best practice/code of conduct was broken.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

UN climate change conference in Bonn, attendance list: FOI release

The number of people attending from the Scottish Government and agencies, including politicians, civil servants, assistants, security staff, drivers, etc.; and The estimated cost of this exercise including travel, meals, hotels, car hire, security, conference fees, and all relevant costs.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-12-07
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contact with Scottish Enterprise regarding new investment bank: FOI release

Any correspondence (meetings, minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs, notes or otherwise) between Scottish Enterprise officials and Scottish Government ministers, ministers' staff or special advisers on the topic of a new investment bank in 2016 or 2017.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings 6 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

St. Mary's Music School funding: FOI release

Information regarding funding from the Scottish Government to the St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh. Additionally, you requested information regarding any additional past or future funding provided to the school by the Scottish Government and details of correspondence between Government Ministers.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.25(1) s.20
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Education, Public sector

First Minister's diary engagements on 26 April 2017: FOI release

You asked for: 1. First Minister's diary engagements on 26 April 2017 The full details of the First Minister's diary, including all engagements, for the 26 April 2017. Please state the location and times of the meetings with Tommy Whitelaw of the Dementia Alliance and Murray Foote of the Daily Record. Please note t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mobile phone models: FOI release

Details of the models of phones used by: Scottish Government ministers; Scottish Government communications department staff; Scottish Government special advisers; Scottish Government senior civil servants; and Scottish Government junior civil servants. Information should be up to date of October 2017 and include the ma...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Removal of Glasgow Clyde College Board: FOI release

'I refer to the email from Michael Cross to ReDacted, where on behalf of the Scottish Government he stated that the SFC had conducted a review under section 7C(7) of 'The Act' and recommended that the Ministers use their powers under section 24 of 'The Act' and consider the [the expensive DLA Ppier] review and it was f...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.7C s.24 s.25(1)
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Further details on Consolidated Accounts 2016-17: FOI release

further details on the nature of the cases of loss outlined in the loss statement of p44 of the 16/17 consolidated accounts and whether any of them resulting in disciplinary action or were the result of decisions made by Scottish Government Ministers. and also any internal correspondence of the losses statement. for fu...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sixth meeting of Council of Economic Advisers: FOI release

1. Correspondence between civil servants and Ministers on a sixth meeting of the Council of Economic Advisers; for any briefing that has been published on a sixth meeting, including proposals for a date and an agenda; 2. Correspondence between the Council members and the Scottish Government since the 27 January 2017; ...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Minister for Employability & Training diary and engagements: FOI release

1. The full details of the Minister for Employability and Training's diary, including all engagements, for the 17 May 2017? Please state the location and times of the meeting with Glasgow City Council. Please state the purpose, nature and details of the engagement at Shettleston station. 2. Correspondence relating to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Work and skills

Tuition fee policy for rest of UK students: FOI release

You asked for any briefings from civil servants to Scottish Ministers relating to the effect of providing rUK students with free tuition in Scotland in the event of independence, in 2013 and 2014.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector