Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,866releases indexed
39,490attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,114partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,114 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4932 s.20 4281 s.34(1) 3591 s.39(2) 3482 s.30 2879 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1988 s.11(2) 1572 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-07 2 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 924 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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Communications with Hometown Foundation: FOI appeal

Details of communication such as mtgs e-mails and phone calls between SG and Hometown Foundation. Also provide the minutes of mtgs between SG and representatives of Hometown Foundation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Police Scotland and Scottish Fire Service VAT: FOI release

A list of dates and attendees of all meetings held between the UK Government and the Scottish Government when the issue of the Police Service of Scotland paying VAT was discussed. A list of dates and attendees of all meetings held between the UK Government and the Scottish Government when the issue of the Scottish Fire...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection defect summary report, A737 Bypass Road, Beith: EIR release

We would be obliged if you would provide us with the following informationon in relation to the A737 Bypass Road, Beith, at a point just past the BP garage. Has the roadway been adopted for maintenance by the Transport Scotland/Scotland Transerv and was it so adopted on 15th November 2015? Have steps been taken to com...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 8 attachments
Published
2017-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister meeting Ben Thomson from Creative Scotland: FOI release

'All minutes and documents relating to a meeting that the First Minister had with Mr Ben Thomson from Creative Scotland on the first of February, earlier this year.' 'The minutes and documents in relation to this with any ministers or representatives of the Catholic Church or Catholic Education service, or any meetings...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of procurement cards including issue dates: FOI release

A list of all Ministers and Officials issued with Government Procurement Cards and the date on which the card was issued.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All costs relating to Edinburgh trams since 2014: FOI release

A full breakdown of all costs relating to the trams inquiry since it was set up. Please break this down by category and financial year, as follows: Staff costs Accommodation costs Legal fees IT costs Other Please also provide details of all costs relating to the Chair of the inquiry, Lord Hardie, to date, and please ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-09-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Independent Advisor on Poverty and Inequality: FOI release

You asked in relation to the Independent Advisor on Poverty and Inequality, Naomi Eisenstadt; "Why did Naomi Eisenstadt quit her job as Poverty Advisor?" "What contract to work with the Scottish government was she given when she took this position, and what was her salary and pension rights?".

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Risk assessment for litter clearing on road network: FOI release

I wish to receive a copy of the Risk Assessment applied by Transport Scotland to contractors for litter clearing activities on the National Road Network. If no specific Risk Assessment is applied by TS then I would wish to receive (by electronic means) a copy of the equivalent Risk Assessments applied by the roads oper...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers contracts s.11(2)
Published
2017-09-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Discretionary welfare benefits paid before state pension age: FOI appeal

Details of any investigation or analysis completed by the Scottish Government, including requests and dialogue with the UK government, in respect of the Scottish Government's legal ability to make discretionary new welfare benefits (under Section 28 or the 2016 Scotland Act) where these are paid to individuals before s...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers s.28 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-13
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Home Office discussions regarding Undercover Policing: FOI release

Undercover Policing Public (Pitchford) Inquiry to cover Scotland 1. Copies of the letters sent by the Home Office on 11 January 2016, 9 March 2016 and 25 July 2016, and any responses (email, written or notes of verbal conversation) provided by the Scottish Government in return. 2. The statement released by the Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Risks to road workers clearing litter on road network:EIR release

I have observed signs on trunk roads and motorways indicating that 'Clearing litter risks the lives of road workers'. I want to know, how many lives have been lost and how many serious and notifiable injuries have occurred to road workers while litter picking over the past 5 years on the national road network managed b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

European Protected Species licensing: EIR release

I have assumed from your references to Scottish legislation and your location that you are interested in how European Protected Species (EPS) licensing works in Scotland or in Scottish waters. My answers should be read in the context of matters for which the Scottish Ministers have devolved responsibility. You asked f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.44(2) s.15 s.39 s.43 s.49 s.9 s.46 s.42 s.41
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of Brexit on Health and Social Care: FOI release

1. Any written assessment of the effects of leaving (a) European Union (b) the European Medicines Agency (c) Euratom on (i) the Scottish NHS (ii) the Scottish NHS workforce (iii) Scottish patient access to medicines and treatments; 2. Written records of any communications within the last six months between Health and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17 s.28(1) s.30 s.28 16 attachments
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Average time taken to release FOI request: FOI release

You asked for the following: 1 - All papers that Mr Fitzpatrick has based his claim of "Scotland is one of the worlds most transparent countries and governments in the world." 2 - The average time taken to release FOI request answers in each of the last 5 years 3 - The number of FOI rejected each of the last 5 years...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.2
Published
2017-09-11
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

All correspondence between FM and US Presidents 2014-2016: FOI release

All correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the President of the United States of America Donald Trump since November 2016. All correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the President of the United States Barack Obama between November 2014 and November 2016. Any minutes of meetings bet...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister meeting John McFarlane, Barclays' Chairman, 2016: FOI release

Information relating to the First Minister's meeting with John McFarlane, Chairman of Barclays, on December 1, 2016. To include all briefing papers prepared for the meeting. All communications (emails, letters etc.) regarding the organisation of the meeting and after the meeting. Any notes, minutes or action points tak...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Alcohol spend across Scottish Government: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on alcohol in each of the past three financial years? What is the most expensive single item of alcohol that the Scottish Government regularly serves at Scottish Government events? If possible, a list of the most expensive events held by the government in terms of spend on foo...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deletion of cartoon from learning resource: FOI release

Full details surrounding the deletion of an alleged racist cartoon from the Israel-Palestine Learning & Teaching Resource in particular: Who within Education Scotland and /or Scottish Government took the decision to order its deletion? At whose behest was this done? Was it a consequence of the meeting that day with th...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial decision to publish FOI requests: FOI release

All correspondence between the relevant ministers and Scottish Government officials about the decision, last month, to publish all FOI requests on the Scottish Government's website as soon as they are issued to the requester.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Glasgow Clyde Board of Management, task group recommendations: FOI release

Any and all recorded information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the "lessons learnt' into the commissioning of solicitors DLA Piper LLP, who were commissioned by the then SFC CEO to report into the governance and procedures of Glasgow Clyde College ("the College") following the suspension of its Princip...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister meeting Chinese Ambassador to the UK: FOI release

(1) All briefing papers prepared for the First Minister's meeting with Mr Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Ambassador to the UK, on 2 December, 2016. (2) All communications (emails, letters etc.) regarding the organisation of the meeting and after the meeting. (3) Any notes, minutes or action points taken following the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Details and salaries of Special Advisers: FOI release

You have requested information on the number of Special Advisers, who they are and how much they are paid.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Briefings for Fiona Hyslop's meetings in Japan: FOI release

All briefings prepared for Fiona Hyslop for meetings in Japan between February 11, 2017 and February 18, 2017. All minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Transport Scotland consultation on cycling proposals: EIR release

Noting that Transport Scotland undertook consultation on cycling proposals with local authorities and various cycling groups you have asked for the following: A. Exactly what Transport Scotland consulted these groups on, especially with regard to the particular area of concern? B. What responses were made by the cons...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on non-Government email accounts: FOI release

Are non-government or Parliamentary email accounts used by (a) Ministers or (b) Special Advisers to communicate regarding government business? If so, please list the email addresses used.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector