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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Minuted meetings and the publication of ministerial engagements: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government become aware of the number of meetings that have not been accompanied by minutes, and if so what action has been taken to adhere to the rules on minuted meetings?

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Educational provision for modern foreign languages and Gaelic: FOI response

The number of secondary school pupils studying one modern foreign language beyond Broad General Education. The number of secondary school pupils studying two or more modern foreign languages beyond Broad General Education. The number of secondary schools offering Gaelic as a subject. The amount of money spent by the Sc...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence
Published
2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Conditions applied to Croft House Grant contract: FOI release

1. A complete and detailed copy of all conditions that are applied to the Croft House Grant contract, in the exact legal terms as would be read on that contract. 2. A complete and detailed legal definition of all terms that have been defined by the Scottish Government or guidance that your organisation has received, v...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-20
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Agency correspondence with Glasgow City Council: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council regarding the establishment, location, recruitment for or funding for the new social security agency.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-20
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Golf Tourism Week 2017 correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: a) The contents of all Scottish Government correspondence with PSP Media, Scottish Enterprise and VisitScotland with regard to Scottish Golf Tourism Week 2017. b) All information held regarding promotional materials for the event - including the wording of press releases - and the role of the Cabinet S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Funding Council report on Glasgow Clyde College: FOI release

Please provide me with dates of contacts and copies of any letters, emails, notes of meetings and or phone calls between the officers of Scottish Government (probably Ms Aileen McKechnie) and the Scottish Funding Council (probably its then chief executive Mr Laurence Howells) between 19th February and 31st October 2015...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.7(7)C s.38(1) s.17(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tram Inquiry staff and costs: FOI release

'Can you confirm whether Lord Hardie receives extra payment? Also can you confirm how many staff the tram inquiry employs and are Lord Hardie's earnings accounted for within the staffing cost section in the FoI response?'

FOI released 70 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the First Minister and Barack Obama: FOI release

"Correspondence both hard and digital between the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon and her staff and the former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama and any of his staff both during and after President Obamas term of office".

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Contract with Warmworks Scotland LLP: FOI release

Can I have all the contract paperwork for the Warmworks contract.

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Public sector pay cap since 2015: FOI release

All forms of communication between the Scottish Government and UK Government regarding the public sector pay cap from 2015 to current date.

FOI already published 75 score correspondence ministers 6 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Stewart Stevenson meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Stewart Stevenson, then Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, relating to 'tail docking/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications with universities regarding Teach First: FOI release

Copies of any communications between the Scottish Government and any Scottish universities regarding the Teach First organisation or in which the Teach First organisation was discussed; Details (including any associated documents) of any meetings between Scottish Government officials and representatives of any Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Student Awards Agency service standards: FOI release

'A copy of your service standards (including response turnaround times for answering questions etc).

FOI not held 45 score correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security Agency correspondence with Dundee City Council: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence between the Scottish Government and Dundee City Council regarding the establishment, location, recruitment for or funding for the new social security agency.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Students receiving Postgraduate tuition fee loans: FOI release

'In FoI-17-01928, 4345 students were eligible to receive loans for study commencing this current academic year. 1 - Of the 4345 students eligible to receive the Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan, how many have UK nationality? 2 - Of the 4345 students eligible to receive the Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan, how many are nat...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Lord Advocate's visit to Brussels in May 2017: FOI release

The costs associated with the Lord Advocate's visit to Brussels on 29 May 2017, including a breakdown of the costs for travel, the class of travel, costs of hotel and costs of food and drink. You also asked for receipts associated with the trip.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 6 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Mortality data at fish farms in 2016/17: EIR release

Summary information on the numbers, weight and causes of salmon mortalities at all fish farms in Scotland in 2016 and 2017.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Computer, laptop and other IT related costs: FOI release

Spending on computers and laptops by your department, per calendar year since 1st January 2013 (separated by year); Number of computers and laptops purchased by your department, per calendar year since 1st January 2013 (separated by year); Number of computers and laptops disposed by your department, per calendar year s...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.12
Published
2017-10-18
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contracts and/or meetings with Make Yourself Heard: FOI release

Information relating to any Scottish Government contracts with the company Make Yourself Heard, and also for information on any meetings between Ministers and representatives of Make Yourself Heard.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-18
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contract for financial auditing service; Farm Accounts Survey: FOI release

The following details of a Scottish Government contract for financial auditing services (the "Farm Accounts Survey"): Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract below and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages. Contract values of each framework/contract (& any sub lots), year to d...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2017-10-18
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Government of Catalonia: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the First Minister and the Government of Catalonia since November 2014. All minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the First Minister and the Government of Catalonia since November 2014. A breakdown of all communications and correspon...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Universal basic income and correspondence with Scottish Greens: FOI release

Information on 'any policy work undertaken by the Scottish Government into universal basic income and any correspondence with the Scottish Greens and the Common Weal on this.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

The Glasgow Clyde College (Scotland) Order 2015: FOI release

1. Please supply a copy of the 'Policy Note' prepared by the "Colleges and Young Workforce and SFC Sponsorship Directorate of the Scottish Government, which was circulated to the MSP's and other parties as a background to The Glasgow Clyde College (Removal and Appointment of Board Members) (Scotland) Order 2015 which l...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited: EIR release

'AOWFL, as per your own statement, state that they have been in discussions with local fishermen. You don't get any more local than me, Donald Trump and others who I am in contact with. Under the FOI, please provide evidence of such discussions.' 'On 26 March 2013, Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited (AOWFL) received c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2017-10-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fergus Ewing meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary of Rural Economy, relating to 'tail docking'/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited procedures on protected animals (exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 held between...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-17
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector