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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22,726 matching releases

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

Communications with Gillian Thompson (Moi Ali case): FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications & discussions between the Scottish Government & others, including Gillian Thompson, in relation to the release of material in response to an FOI request which disclosed comments from Gillian Thompson in relation to Moi Ali and allegations Ms Ali was the sourc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, 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

Data regarding speed camera installation Telford Road Edinbugh: EIR release

1. Can you provide the KSI data, and anything you considered as part of the process for installing a speed camera on Telford Rd, Edinburgh? 2. Can you also explain why you chose the location you did, as the opposite side of the road on the downhill stretch would have seemed the more sensible place to locate it?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Public spending on Ministers' international trips 2013-2017: FOI release

All expenses met by the public purse, from Ministers' trips outside the UK in the last four years. These should show which Minister was on the trip, how many officials accompanied them, the cost of flights, the cost of other travel, the length of trip, the name of the hotel stayed in, and the hotel bill. A line on the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles: FOI release

Surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles 51F0 and 51F1 period 2016; statistical rectangle 43F1 period 2007 to 2010 and statistical rectangle 42F1 and 43F2 period 2007 to 2016.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon meeting Michel Barnier in Brussels: FOI review

Further to the communication of 10th August 2017 I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for a full copy of the minutes of the meeting between the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon MSP and the European Union (EU) Chief Negotia...

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

Assessments for disability benefits in Scotland: FOI release

The medical qualifications of people making decisions on whether people should not receive disability payments in Scotland when they are sent for review of their benefits.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Less Favoured Area and Common Agricultural payments: FOI review

FOI/17/01181: You asked for all correspondence held by the "EU Projects And Rural Development" team (part of the Agriculture and Rural Development Division) pertaining to the delivery of the upcoming 2017 LFASS payments, from 1 September 2016 to 22 May 2017. FOI/17/01182: You asked for all correspondence held by the "R...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.21(4) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding for Let's Talk and Enquire: FOI release

Let's Talk ASN: 1. In each year since 2010: a) How many parents have requested help from 'Let's Talk ASN' in each local authority area? b) How many parents have received help from 'Let's Talk ASN' in each local authority area? c) How much Scottish Government funding has been allocated for 'Let's Talk ASN'? Enquire....

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-29
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

FM meeting Strathclyde University's Advanced Forming Research Centre: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to Scottish Ministers in advance of meetings with repres entatives of Strathclyde University's Advanced Forming Research Centre in the past year. In addition, you have requested a copy of any minutes and notes taken during or subsequent to these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments to Family Advertising Ltd: FOI release

Broken down by financial years 2012/13, 13/14, 14/15, 15/16 and 16/17, please state how much has been paid to Edinburgh-based advertising company Family Advertising Ltd. Please state how much was paid for each project and provide a description of each project.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-08-28
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Morag Keith and David Anderson: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work with regard to the meeting with held on 30th March 2017. In addition, you requested a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sheds funded by Agricultural Grant Schemes: FOI release

Information relating to sheds funded by schemes, in particular the amounts spent and different schemes and types/sizes of sheds broken down by area.

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence meetings spending s.12
Published
2017-08-28
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Government's proposals for council tax reform: FOI release

All internal communications between 1 December 2015 and 2 March 2016 within the Local Government and Communities directorate regarding the Scottish Government's proposals for council tax reform; All internal communications between 1 December 2015 and 2 March 2016 between the Local Government and Communities directorate...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers s.25 s.1(1) s.29 s.30 s.36 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1)
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Permanent Secretary's appointment and salary including any bonuses: FOI release

1. Who appoints the Permanent Secretary 2. Who appointed Leslie Evans 3. Was there a formal application/interview/decision process 4. Who decides if the Permanent Secretary receives a bonus 5. Has Leslie Evans received a bonus since she has been appointed

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.4
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications between First Minister and Russian Government: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications between the First Minster and the Russian Government since June 2016. All correspondence between the First Minister and the Russian Government since June 2016. All minutes and notes taken of telephone communications between the First Minister and the Russian Government since June 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ministerial briefings for Portfolio Question Time: FOI release

With regard to portfolio questions held on Wednesday 28 June 2017, for the Communities, Social Security and Equalities portfolio please provide the briefing material(s) provided to Ministers in advance of that question time, This should include the briefing(s) for each question and all briefing material for supplementa...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between First Minister and Petrochina International: EIR review

A copy of any pre-meeting briefing, all people in attendance, agenda for meeting, note or minute taken and/or action points and any post meeting briefing in relation to the meeting between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Mr Si Bingjun, CEO of Petrochina International, on the 1st September 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Keith Brown visit to Grangemouth Refinery: FOI review

A copy of any pre-meeting briefing, details of the meetings attended during visit, all people in attendance at the visit and meeting(s) that took place, agenda for visit/meetings, note or minutes taken and/or action points decided during visit/meeting and any post meeting briefing in relation to the meeting/visit by ca...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Meeting between First Minister and INEOS: FOI review

A copy of any pre-meeting briefing, all people in attendance, agenda for meeting, note or minute taken and/or action points and any post meeting briefing in relation to the meeting between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Jim Ratcliff (INEOS) that took place on the 19th October 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government's meetings with INEOS: EIR review

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 representative(s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector