Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,694releases indexed
40,568attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,413partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,413 unclear 7,410 not held 3,249 released 1,586 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5159 s.20 4437 s.34(1) 3736 s.39(2) 3598 s.30 3005 s.17(1) 2942 s.25(1) 2527 s.10(4) 2064 s.11(2) 1623 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1230 s.3 962

Timeline

2026-10 47 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,321 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 979 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 964 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 704 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 667 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Carillion's apprenticeships on major infrastructure projects: FOI release

A breakdown and explanation as to how Carillion's apprenticeships along Scotland's major infrastructure projects will be maintained despite the Carillion's insolvency? Could you also inform me whether any of these apprenticeships will be cut?

FOI transferred 55 score correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding proposals for autism one stop shops: FOI release

Can you confirm this information is correct or have i been misinformed? I would like to request to view all information held on the funding proposals for autism one stop shops beyond March 2018.

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence ministers s.30
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

National Guidance for Licensing Boards and Local Authorities: FOI release

Copies of the minutes of the meetings of the working group developing the new National Guidance for Licensing Boards and Local Authorities.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings 6 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Protocols for Royal Banner, Saltire and Union Flags: FOI release

All emails by and to staff and senior officials of the "Protocol and Honours Team" from November and December 2017, and January 2018 up to the end of Friday 26th of January which relates to the following: Flag flying protocols. The Saltire Flag. The Union Flag. The Royal Banner (Lion Rampant). This should include eve...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38 20 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's diary from February to April 2015: FOI release

Please provide the official diary of events and places First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited/attended between February 14, 2015 and April 2, 2015. Please can you include weekend appointments if she had any.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cladding at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow: FOI release

For the cladding at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, due to the re-cladding at the hospital (£6 million), this contradicts previous accounts and explanations and a full explanation is requested.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Health and social care, Public sector

Statistics for criminal offences with not proven verdict: FOI release

Statistics as to the type of criminal offences in which a not proven verdict was returned in solemn trials in the last 5 years' and 'also similar statistics for not proven verdicts returned in summary cases by a Sheriff sitting alone'.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Fixed telephony services: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Procurement Fixed Telephony Services framework as below: The Scottish Ministers acting through Scottish Procurement - United Kingdom-Edinburgh: Telecommunications services. 27/06/2014 – 26/06/2018 The details we require are: Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract an...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers contracts s.27 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams: EIR release

List of scores awarded to applications for Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams. Further to my letter of 26 January 2018, the scores of your application have already been provided to you. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Inform...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Consultation on changes to flag flying policy: FOI release

1. Who did the First Minister consult in 2010 over the changes to the policy that covers "Days for hoisting flags on buildings of the Scottish Government?" 2. What was the details of the consultation? 3. Why was the practice changed in 2010 but the policy wasn't updated until 2017?

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

General Teaching Council for Scotland: FOI release

Any advice or other material (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or proposed replacement of the GTCS Any communication (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCSand/or the proposed replacement of the GTCS Details - including all supporting documents - of any meetings at ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documents relating to Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006: FOI release

I wrote to you on 26 January 2018 seeking clarification of your request. You replied on 29 January 2018 providing clarification.In your clarification you indicated that you would like documents relating to the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with Ineos: EIR release

1. Copies of correspondence - including letters; emails; notes from phone calls - between the following Scottish Government directorates: Energy & Climate Change Environment & Forestry And Ineos; Ineos Shale and/or any lawyers/consultants representing the interests of Ineos and/or Ineos Shale between September 1 and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings with representatives from Oil and Gas UK: 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.27(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Implementation Plan for Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

1. The declared interests of Benny Higgins and the members of the advisory group (along with their names) who will be developing the Implementation Plan for the Scottish National Investment Bank. 2. Correspondence and records of meetings or other communications between Benny Higgins (or representatives of Benny Higgin...

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.21(4) s.14 s.25 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.12 s.17(1) s.14(2) s.14O s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Non domestic rates on sporting rights: FOI release

For the dates 1 January 2016 to 20 February 2018: Correspondence between SNH and the Scottish Government regarding non-domestic rates on sporting rights Correspondence between Forestry Commission and the Scottish Government regarding non-domestic rates on sporting rights

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with representatives from Chevron: 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 contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Energy, Public sector

Meeting with representatives from ExxonMobil: 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 partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence and any records of that correspondence (including minutes, records of phone calls, agendas, meetings, emails, letters, handwritten notes etc.) between (i) Kenneth Hogg and (ii) Paul Johnston or anyone in Michael Matheson's private office (including the minister himself) on the subject of the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

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

A9 Dualling project, safety incidents report: EIR release

Information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) relating to the A9 Dualling project. Specifically, you asked for: How many safety incidents have taken place on the project since work began in September 2015, to the present day. While I do not expect the names of the people involved to be relea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Belief bodies prescribed under Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977: FOI release

Information relating to requests from belief bodies to become prescribed under the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977, as amended by the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014. Specifically you asked for all correspondence between belief bodies and civil servants relating to requests to become prescribed as above...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, 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

Creation and maintenance cost of the budget.scot website: FOI review

The total cost of the creation and maintenance of the website: https://www.budget.scot/ 1. The cost (initial and annual) of the domain name. 2. The cost of the design and creation of the website (including components such as Graphical User Interface, items on the page, background etc., as well as the creator and thei...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.27(1) s.17(1)
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Funding Council scheme approval by European Commission: FOI release

The full standard operating process/procedure for allocation and funding applications for ESF funding for the following: 1. Colleges to SFC 2. SFC to Scottish Government For example please advise when applications for funding are received v funding actually drawdown, for both colleges and SFC.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector