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

Ministerial meeting with East Coast Oil and Gas: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with East Coast Oil and Gas (EC-OG) in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 31st 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.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

First Minister on same sex marriage: FOI release

You asked for briefing notes given to the First Minister on same sex marriage for British Irish Councils over the last three years.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers briefings 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Corporate software: FOI release

Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution (ERP) -this is the organisation's main ERP system and may include service support, maintenance and upgrades. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution-this is the organisation's main CRM system and may include service support, maintenance and upgrades. Example of CRM...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister meeting with Deloitte UK: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the meeting held between Nicola Sturgeon MSP and David Sproule on 20 March 2017 and all correspondence relating to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Convictions for cybercrime in Scottish courts: FOI release

Convictions in Scottish courts (last 12 mths) for offences with a cyber element: economic(fraud/piracy) online market-illegal items malicious and offensive communications/cyber bulling hacking Disruption of computer functionality

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.12 s.1
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Systems running on unsupported technologies: FOI release

The number of servers supporting IT systems that are running on unsupported technologies, specifically Windows 2003 or earlier. The name of any systems running on unsupported servers. What steps (if any) are being taken to ensure that data held on these servers is secure and the timescale for any remedial work to be un...

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers meeting DWP to close job centre offices: FOI release

All communications and minutes of meetings between the ministers of the Scottish Government and ministers of the Department of Work and Pensions concerning the closure of job centres in Scotland (from April 1st 2016 to date).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) 18 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Joe Fitzpatrick's speech at Open Government Partnership summit: FOI release

A copy of Joe Fitzpatrick's speech at the OGP Summit 'Leave no Trace' workshop, which is reported on the following web page (https://www.opengovpartnership.org/stories/leave-no-trace-how-combat-record-government)

FOI released 70 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister visits USA: FOI release

FM in US A full list of engagements involving the First Minister during her trip to the US, includeing a list of people and organisations present at each meeting, the purpose, a summary of what was discussed and any outcome or agreement made, and full minutes of the FM's meetings with representatives of BlackRock and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Construction of measures for A75 Springholm and Crocketford: FOI release

Information concerning the installation timetable, nature and extend of any poposed Crocketford and Springholm village A75 management measures now in active preparation following upon: The public meetings convened by TS/STS in Springholm Memorial Hall in 2016/17 Meeting held at Crocketford on 21 March 2017 chaired by ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial correspondence in relation to same sex marriage: FOI release

All correspondence during 2015 from Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster to the Scottish Government related to same sex marriage; and any correspondence amongst Scottish Government officials in relation to any request from Ms Foster.

FOI already published 75 score correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Changes to Land Registration and Public Services Acts: FOI release

"copies of all correspondence you or your office have made in respect of our concerns and complaint. Or please advise who to contact to make a Freedom of Information application to you".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Civil Service Code guidelines regarding personal relationships: FOI release

What is your policy when a staff member is in a relationship/living with a contractor that is working in the government? The contractor is based within a Scottish Government building. The contractor and staff member are in the same team.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister trip to USA for Tartan Week: FOI release

Details for FM and entourage ie.cost to the taxpayer - First Ministers trip to USA for Tartan week.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ministerial meeting with Standard Life chief executive: FOI release

All background notes, briefing/s provided to the First Minister/Ministers/officials in relation to the meeting with Keith Skeoch, Standard Life on 29 March 17 alongside a copy of any minutes and notes taken during or subsequent to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Economy, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence related to Brexit vote implications: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government, Northern Ireland Executive, Arlene Foster or Michelle O'Neill regarding the JMC, in particualar, correspondence from 24 June 2016, concerning anything related to the Brexit vote and its implications. The Ministers in question would be the Firs...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 14 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between First Minister's Office and Arlene Foster: FOI release

Correspondence between the First Minister's Office and Arlene Foster from 11 January 2016, including any minutes of meeting.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Applicants for basic disclosure under age 18: FOI release

How many applications were processed each year beginning Jan 2012 where the applicant was aged under 18 at the time of application? How many of these checks revealed unspent cautions of convictions? How many of these checks revealed a conviction where the applicant received a custodial sentence of more than 4 years?

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence spending s.12
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Religious aggravated offending in Scotland 2016/17: FOI release

Information in relation to your report on 'Religious Aggravated Offending in Scotland 2016/17' of the 293 charges where the victim was a police officer do you have the breakdown of the nature of the aggravation, i.e. Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity (General).

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary visiting Grangemouth Petrochemical Plant: 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 tour of the Grangemouth Petrochemical Plant on 30th March 2017. A copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this visit. As the information you have requested is 'environ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister meeting CEO of Petrochina International PetroIneos Trading: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and briefings provided to Ministers and officials in relation to the meeting with Yozhou Luo (Petrochina International Petroineos Trading) on 22 March 2017. A copy of any minute/note taken during/after the meeting. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government breaking purdah rules: FOI release

" … the instances in which complaints have been made about the Scottish Government breaking purdah rules for the 2017 General Election, 2017 Local Elections, 2016 Scottish Parliament Election, 2014 Independence Referendum, 2014 European Elections, 2012 Local Elections, 2011 Scottish Parliament Elections and 2009 Europe...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Letters submitted by the Bolnabodach: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all the letters that were submitted to SCRIPID by the Bolnabodach Township regarding the boundaries and croft registrations in 2015 up to the end of July 2015, also any draft copies of maps which were prepared before the final map was presented to the Township.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Information on Merck and chemicals in salmon farming: EIR release

Information on Merck - the owners of SLICE (Emamectin benzoate) - in relation to the use of chemicals in salmon farming since 1 January 2013. Details of any discussions, correspondence, internal briefings, emails and any other information relating to Merck and the use and impact of SLICE (Emamectin benzoate) via the PA...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector