Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,869releases indexed
39,496attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,116partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,116 unclear 7,200 not held 3,070 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4934 s.20 4282 s.34(1) 3593 s.39(2) 3483 s.30 2879 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1989 s.11(2) 1573 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-07 5 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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7,798 matching releases

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

First Minister meeting with Dan Mulhall, Irish Ambassador: FOI release

All briefings prepared for the First Minister's meeting with Dan Mulhall, Irish Ambassador on December 2, 2016; and all communications, minutes, action points or notes taken following the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Information on Clune Park Estate in Port Glasgow: EIR release

You asked for all information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Clune Park Estate in Port Glasgow over the last 3 years. You also asked for the dates of all meetings with Inverclyde Council or other bodies in relation to Clune Park Estate in Glasgow and all documents and emails pertaining to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Deputy First Minister's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the Deputy First Minister's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta (Liberty House) on December 18, 2016: 1. A list of who was in attendance at the ministerial engagement2. Where the meeting/dinner took place3. The cost of the dinner and who paid for it4. All briefing papers prepared for the m...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of civil servants working on reserved matters: FOI release

The number of Scottish Government civil servants that are currently working on policy areas that are reserved to the UK Government under the devolution settlement. I would also like to ask what broadly specific work civil servants are carrying out on policy in reserved policy areas and what the Scottish Government rule...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Expert Panel (Expert Group) on the Leveson Report: FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications & discussions in relation to the appointments of persons to, and arrangements for the creation, role & function of the Expert Panel (Expert Group) on the Leveson Report in Scotland as announced by former First Minister Alex Salmond in December 2012.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Communications in relation to Expert Panel on Leveson-Report: FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications & discussions between and including Scottish Ministers, the Scottish Government, persons or institutions acting on it's behalf and Peter Black Watson and Levy and Mcrae in relation the Expert Panel (Expert Group) on the Leveson Report in Scotland.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FM attendance at the Hunter Charity Foundation event: FOI release

You have requested whether the First Minister or indeed any other members of the ministerial team or Scottish Government staff were in attendance at the Hunter Foundation Charity event? If so, who attended? Furthermore, if they attended as the guests of other attendees, please confirm which people or organisations pro...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial briefing for Mental Health meeting: FOI release

a copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport with regard to the meeting with Calum Campbell of NHS Lanarkshire in relation to the meeting on Mental Health held on 7th March 2017; a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Ministers' authentication of Lawhill Farm wayleave application: FOI release

Information to ascertain what (and when) Scottish Ministers have had carried out by way of background authentication of the application and applicant in regard to the Lawhill Farm necessary wayleave application, and what Scottish Ministers routinely carry out whenever a necessary wayleave application is submitted to Sc...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Conversation between FM and EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier:FOI release

The text of the conversation between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP and the European Union's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier during their meeting in Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush: FOI release

In relation to the meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush, Global Head of Government Affairs, News Corp, USA, on 30 June 2017, could you please confirm the following: Where did the meeting take place? Can you confirm the names of all the Scottish Government representatives present at the meeting? What was the purpose...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence with Action on Smoking and Health: FOI release

Copies of all emails with attachments to and from the Scottish Government health department and Action on Smoking and Health Scotland since 1st January 2015. Copies of all grant letters, awards and contracts made between the Scottish Government and Action on Smoking and Health Scotland in each of the last five years. C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.38 34 attachments
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Crown Estate : FOI release

You asked for the content of all correspondence between Scottish Government and UK Government, and Scottish Government and Royal Family, relating to the Crown Estate within the last 12 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.41 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Griffith meeting minutes: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Griffith on 30 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Humza Yousaf MSP and Tim O'Toole meeting minutes: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Tim OToole on 28 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Hunter Charity Foundation event costs and attendance: FOI release

In what capacity the First Minister attended the dinner. Were the costs of the First Minister's attendance at the dinner met by the Scottish Government? If so, how much was the cost of the First Minister's attendance? Did the Scottish Government pay the costs of any ministers or officials attendance at the dinner? If s...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1)
Published
2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prestwick Spaceport proposal and commercial spaceflight: FOI release

Please release all recorded information held by your organisation dating from 1 January 2015 concerning the Prestwick spaceport proposal and the broader policy of supporting commercial spaceflight in Scotland which names or is in connection with: 1. Donald Trump Snr, Donald Trump Jnr, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump or Jared...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

Community Right to Buy application, Isle of Ulva: FOI release

You asked for sight of the 'further information' in regards to the landowner responding to Scottish Ministers request for further information. Which is in relation to the Community Right to Buy application to register an interest in land at Isle of Ulva, associated islands and land at Ulva Ferry (Case ref CB00219).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Correspondence between Jeane Freeman MSP and DWP: FOI Release

On April 6 2017 and 22 June Jeane Freeman MSP wrote to the the DWP requesting or noting clarification of the powers available to the Scottish Governmemt, as detailed in this FOI response from the DWP. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/discussion_and_analysis_of_the_r#incoming-1013941 I would request copies of th...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Rural Economy and First Minister communications: FOI release

All communication between the Cabinet Secretary for the rural economy and the First Minister between 15th-22nd June 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports: FOI release

1. To make available any correspondence or information on meetings and minutes (from 2016 to present) on the subject of a) the introduction of 'drop off' charges for cars at Glasgow Airport and b) charging or otherwise for regular bus access to the Glasgow Airport site. 2. To make available any correspondence or infor...

FOI released 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Preparatory work towards Independence Referendum: FOI release

'Please state what preparatory work has been completed by the Scottish government since June 8th 2017 towards the holding of a new referendum on Scottish Independence. This might include any reports completed by the government, or meetings held by ministers on the issue of independence preparations. Please provide a ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence regarding Broadband Universal Service Obligation: FOI release

Details of 1) correspondence and 2) meetings between the Scottish Government and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in the last 12 months regarding the Universal Service Obligation (USO). 1) include a copy of the correspondence. 2) include the date of the meeting and the people present.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector