Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,805releases indexed
39,316attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,076partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,076 unclear 7,197 not held 3,056 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4907 s.20 4257 s.34(1) 3570 s.39(2) 3459 s.30 2867 s.17(1) 2764 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1973 s.11(2) 1562 s.29(1) 1169 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 352 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 726 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days
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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

Appointment of Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) Commissioner: FOI release

Information about the appointment of a Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) Commissioner by Scottish Ministers, specifically: Please disclose the business case or other documents/correspondence/letters/emails relating to the creation and approval of the appointment in line with FOISA. Is there a plan to merge Northern Ligh...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information with regards Justice Department's statutory obligations: FOI release

All information with regards the Justice Department's statutory obligations; The Justice Department's annual report and accounts for 2015-2016 All information with regards the Justice Department's statutory obligation to the SCCRC, in particular with regards the Department's role in the fair running of the SCCRC; Wheth...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Number of FOI requests made by BBC: FOI release

The number of FOI requests made by the BBC each year since the SNP first came to power.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Sir Angus Grossart Minutes: FOI release

A copy of all minutes from the meeting held between Derek Mackay MSP and Sir Angus Grossart on 2 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Number of consultations from 2006 to 2017: FOI release

the number of consultations opened by the Scottish Government in each year from 2006 to 2017 so far the average length of time taken from the closure of a consultation to the publication of responses and the publication of a report by the Scottish Government in each year the longest time taken for the publication of re...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary farewell meeting with Sir Angus Grossart: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the farewell meeting with Sir Angus Grossart held on 2nd March 2017 and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary introductory meeting with Graeme Roy: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the introductory meeting with Graeme Roy held on 6th March 2017 and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Alcoholic beverages purchased by Scottish Government 2012-2017: FOI release

Information detailing the amount of money that has been spent on purchasing wine, sparkling wine, champagne, spirits or beer by the Scottish Government catering and retail service each of the last 5 years. Statistics of the amount between January 2012 and January 2017 broken down by year. The name of the beverage, its ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Refurbishment of Glenavon Road flats: FOI release

Any information held by the Scottish Government regarding a refurbishment of Glenavon Road flats in Maryhill which are owned by Maryhill Housing Association. You are particularly interested in the specification of the cladding used and fire safety checks carried out.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Contracts advertised through Public Contracts Scotland: FOI response

In the publication "How Scotland will achieve efficiencies from improved procurement in 2011-12 and beyond", (http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2010/11/17094015/0) it is stated that: 30 day payment terms to sub-contractors are already a part of the Scottish Government's standard terms and conditions. 74 per cent of the...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.74 s.25(1) s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotrail service from Hillfoot to Glasgow Central: FOI release

Please can you provide punctuality figures for the 07:42 Scotrail service from Hillfoot (HLF) to Glasgow Central (GLC) for working days in the past 12 months. This train is a crucial commuter service, and is regularly cancelled or severley disrupted.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport