Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,726releases indexed
40,610attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,423partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,423 unclear 7,419 not held 3,257 released 1,591 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5165 s.20 4445 s.34(1) 3740 s.39(2) 3605 s.30 3008 s.17(1) 2948 s.25(1) 2532 s.10(4) 2067 s.11(2) 1624 s.2 1232 s.29(1) 1230 s.3 967

Timeline

2026-10 79 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 1,323 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 983 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 967 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 705 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 667 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 658 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Expenditure with Exception UK Limited: FOI review

Details of all expenditure with Exception UK Limited commissioned and approved by the Head of Digital Services during 2015, 2016 and 2017 (up to and including July 2017) and asked for a breakdown for each year as follows: Details of all work commissioned. Details of all work delivered and how much was paid for each st...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Judy Murray OBE: FOI release

You asked for Copies of emails, notes of phone calls and other communications between the Scottish Government and Ministers and Judy Murray or her representatives between 1 January 2017 and 19 September 2017.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Secondments between 2013-2017: FOI release

I'm looking for a list of every secondment between 2013 and 2017. I'd like to know which division they were based in, who they were seconded from, and how much the company from whom they were seconded were paid.

FOI cost limit 65 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Baby Box contract with APS Group (Scotland) Limited: FOI release

Could you please provide a full copy of the contract between the Scottish Government and the APS Group for the provision of the baby box. Could you please also provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the APS Group about the baby box scheme. This should include correspondence both sent and receive...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.12
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

City of Glasgow College new build procurement information: FOI release

The Business Case (Final) in connection to the full financial projections made at the time of the contract signing for costs relating to the procurement of two new build college campuses at City of Glasgow College. Any/all recorded information that the decision to procure the new build(s) by the NPD revenue funded mode...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 s.17(1) 18 attachments
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial Engagements 23 May and 29 August 2016: FOI release

The diary, events schedule, call log and minutes of any meetings John Swinney undertook on the 29 August 2016. Information should include groups/organisations Mr Swinney met and where. The diary, events schedule, call log and minutes of any meetings John Swinney undertook on the 23 May 2016. Information should include ...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Average speed camera devices on the A9: EIR release

Can you advise me of the following information relating to the A9 Average Speed Cameras: Is each monitored segment between adjacent cameras (i.e. Camera 1 to Camera 2, Camera 2 to Camera 3, etc) or are some segments a span of greater length (i.e. Camera 1 to Camera 4 or 5 etc). Communication - clearly each camera stat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

List of companies which manufactured Baby Box items: FOI release

A full list of the names of the companies which manufactured every item in the Baby Box, as well as the country where each item was manufactured and the name of the factory where each item was manufactured.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence between Michael Russell and Lewis MacDonald: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence written and digital between Michael Russell, MSP andhis staff and Lewis MacDonald, MSP and his staff along with any minutes, if taken, of meetings between these parties between 1st July, 2017 and 20th September, 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-03
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Research investigation and public consultation on fracking: EIR release

You asked for full details on all expert opinion (including reference papers, email correspondence, authors etc) called upon by the Scottish government to inform on the question of whether on-shore and off-shore fracking should be permitted in Scotland.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2017-11-03
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Pay ranges for 'Communications Manager' related roles: FOI release

You asked for: Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) please provide me with the list of all pay bands which cover the position of Communications Manager in the Scottish Government, which should also include Scottish non-departmental public bodies and Public Corporations. Please list the organisa...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Non-domestic tax rates on land with sporting rights: FOI release

The following information: The total cost of carrying out the valuation of land with sporting rights to the Scottish Government The anticipated budget for dealing with appeals arising from the valuation of land with sporting rights The anticipated tax revenue to be generated with the introduction of non-domestic rates...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Anti-social behavior mosquito devices across public transport network: FOI release

a) The number of anti-social behavior 'mosquito' devices known by Transport Scotland (across the Scottish public transport network) b) The locations of these devices. c) (The number of anti-social behavior 'mosquito' devices known by Transport Scotland) in regular operation across the Scottish public transportation n...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between FM and President of France: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence, hard or electronic, between the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon and her staff and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron and his staff.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Etive 6 fish farm escape: EIR release

You asked for all information held by Marine Scotland on the escape from the fish farm Etive 6, operated by Dawnfresh, on 18 August 2017, including all correspondence or other communications to or from Dawnfresh.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A737 Dalry Bypass project contractor: FOI release

I am writing to request a project directory which includes a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants & telephone numbers involved in the Pavement surfacing contract for the Dalry Bypass.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding design and funding of Picardy Place: FOI release

Correspondence with the City of Edinburgh Council, Scottish Futures Trust and/or people acting on behalf of the St James Quarter developers, where the design and funding of Picardy Place, in Edinburgh was discussed; and All meeting papers, Scottish Government briefing notes, power point presentations or other materials...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence between Michael Russell and Tavish Scott: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence hard or digital between Michael Russell, MSP and his staff and Tavish Scott, MSP and his staff along with any minutes of meetings between the two parties, if taken between 1st July, 2017 and 20th September, 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Private Finance Initiative contracts and repayments: FOI release

The cost of PFI repayments across the whole of the public sector in Scotland for each from 2006/7; Instances of when the Scottish Government has made early payments to end a PFI contract early or take it into public ownership; When the last PFI repayment will occur in Scotland provided no new contracts are signed; Whet...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Housing proposal at Tower Farm, Back O'Hill Road: EIR release

A copy of all e-mails, reports, records of calls or meetings or other correspondence held by Scottish Government between the dates of 29 March 2017 and 31 May 2017 in connection with the DPEA Report (In relation to a recalled planning application appeal for a housing proposal at Tower Farm, Back O'Hill Road, Torrance).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Selection process for 2017 Robert Owen award: FOI release

1. Details of the selection process for the 2017 Robert Owen award. 2. Confirmation of when the decision to give the award to Lindsey Watt was made. 3. Confirmation of when Lindsey Watt was informed that she would receive the 2017 Robert Owen award. 4. Copies of any Scottish Government correspondence related to the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fiona Hyslop's statement on Catalonia: FOI release

Internal correspondence on Fiona Hyslop's Statement on Catalonia from 16 September 2017 and whether any notification was given to the Foreign Office before issuing this statement.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.32(1)
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications between First Minister and Catalonian regional government: FOI release

1. All communications between the office of the First Minister and the Catalonian regional government from 1st January 2016 to date. 2. All communications between ministers of the Scottish Cabinet and the Catalonian regional government from 1st January 2016 to date. On 18 October 2017 we contacted you to seek clarifi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

International Council of Education Advisers report, stakeholder involvement: FOI release

You asked for anything circulated to stakeholders meaning all of those involved in the process of preparing and publishing the report in question, particularly including ICEA members, Scottish government staff, Education Scotland staff and Scottish Ministers. You also asked for comments from all of these individuals.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Learning Festival dinner: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Learning Festival dinner held on the evening of 20 September 2017 at House for an Art Lover, Glasgow. You requested: 1. A full guest list of who was in attendance.2. The full cost of the dinner including venue hire, staff costs etc. Please provide a breakdown if possible.3. Which agency/org...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector