Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Budget for the Nordic Baltic project: FOI release

1. What the budget is for the Nordic Baltic project? 2. What funding has been provided to "Nordic Horizons" in each of the years since 2012? 3. What lessons you have learned from the Finnish pilot scheme of a "universal basic income"?

FOI released 75 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister's visit to China: FOI release

For the First Minister's recent visit to China: 1. What was the First Minister's detailed Itinerary? 24/7 2. What was the schedule of meetings? 3. What was the subject or purpose of the meetings? 4. Who attended the meetings? 5. What agreements or commitments were made on behalf of the Scottish electorate?

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Pay Policy 2018 to 2019 : FOI release

Scottish Government briefings and internal correspondence on the Scottish Government's 2018-19 public sector pay policy; for external and internal correspondence including with Patrick Harvie on the pay deal after 14 December 2017; for internal correspondence and briefings on the UK Government's pay deal and for all co...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.12 10 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funded PhD in biomedical research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: FOI release

1. "Reviewers are asked to score and provide comments against set criteria and are not renumerated for their participation. We identify potential reviewers based on their publication record in the area in question…" Given the above statement, can you please provide the publication record of the identified potential re...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Berlin, Brussels or Paris trade hubs: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving Keith Brown or his staff on the topic of the Berlin, Brussels or Paris trade hubs from September 2017 to February 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Autism Network Scotland (ANS): FOI release

Information requested related to the Scottish Government-funded organisation Autism Network Scotland (ANS), under the provisions of The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. 1. What action has the Scottish Government taken in response to the criticisms detailed in the independent review published in 2016? 2. Ho...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Highlands and Islands Airports' remote operations proposal: FOI release

The Feasibility Study, Risk Assessment, Financial Predictions and Technical Assessment which Highlands and Islands Airports Limited have used to justify their proposed remote air traffic operation of the airports at Sumburgh, Dundee, Inverness, Wick John O'Groats, Kirkwall, Stornoway and Benbecula.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications between FOI officers and Special Advisers: FOI release

1. In a response to a request for information dated 6 March 2018 you noted that it would be too costly to check the FoI tracker system for all cases which were sent to the 'FoI SpAds' mailbox. I would now like to request information relating to how many emails in the 'FoI SpAds' mailbox originated from the Freedom of I...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Minimum provision of banking services: FOI release

All correspondence between (a) the Scottish and UK governments and (b) the Scottish Government and banks operating in Scotland, relating to the Scottish Government's call for a 'minimum provision of banking services' articulated by Paul Wheelhouse in December 2017. This should include emails, physical letters, notes of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

First Minister's temporary accommodation during Bute House works: FOI release

1. Details of how long the first minister spent in a hotel before moving into temporary accommodation after Bute House was found to have faults that needed to be repaired. How many days did the first minister stay in a hotel, which days were these. 2. Details of the cost of the first minister's hotel accommodation fo...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Businesses in Scotland that are EU-owned: FOI release

a) UK/Scottish companies that have been taken over by mainland EU companies b) The number of roles in our companies now filled by EU people born outside Scotland

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government's purchasing system: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Government's purchasing system (your specific questions are answered separately below).

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-11
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of Ministerial resignations from government since 1999: FOI release

A list of all Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers who have resigned from their posts in government, from 1999-present, and what reasons they gave for having done so.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-10
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

The 2018 to 2019 Spending Review: FOI release

1. When was the 2018/19 Spending Review carried out? 1b. Where can the 2018/19 Spending Review be accessed? 1c. If the above is not yet available then why is this delayed? 1d. And when will these figures be available for i) public viewing and for ii) GHA (and other associations)? 2. How much is the SHIP allocatio...

FOI released 75 score correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Joint Ministerial Committee, Plenary and EU Negotiations forums: FOI release

The briefings provided to Scottish Government Ministers for meetings of the Joint Ministerial Committee of the UK Government and the three Devolved Administrations from 12 July 2017. I would also like to submit the same FOI for meetings between Nicola Sturgeon and Theresa May within the same timeframe. You further cla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.3(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funding allocated to local authorities for social care: FOI release

Information regarding a number of cash funds from the Scottish Government: Social Welfare Fund announced by Nicola Sturgeon in 2012 Islands Housing Fund running till 2021 Rare Medicines Fund in 2013-2015 NHS performance Fund, announced by John Swinney to cut NHS waiting times Employability Fund announced by Angela Con...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2018-04-30
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs of International Council of Education Advisers (ICEA): FOI release

1. What is the cost to the taxpayer of the International Education panel from inception through Jan 31st 2018? Including fees travel entertainment? 2. How many civil servants are assigned to support this initiative and the cost over the same period? 3. What reports have been published and have any recommendations bee...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Headteacher survey results in 2016 and 2017: FOI release

You asked for the full set of results of the two headteacher surveys conducted in Autumn 2016 and Autumn 2017.

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Evaluation of the Attainment Scotland Fund: FOI release

A copy of all the data collected for the evaluation of the Attainment Scotland Fund.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.7 s.25(1) s.4 s.38(1) s.6 38 attachments
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fife Council's application for Scotland City Region Deal: FOI Review

Communication between Fife Council and the Scottish Government relating to Fife Council's application for the Edinburgh & SE Scotland City Region Deal and the Tay Cities Deal.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.33 s.25(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-04-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the handling of an FOI: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information: All correspondence regarding FOI/18/00444 within the Scottish Government. Information should include: correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Public Sector Pay Policy 2018 to 2019: FOI release

The correspondence between the Scottish Government and trade unions on the public sector pay policy 2018-19.

FOI released 100 score correspondence briefings spending s.25(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Loans and grants provided to Scottish Enterprise board: FOI release

Details of any loans, grants or investments provided by the Scottish Government or Scottish Enterprise in the last 12 months to members of Scottish Enterprise board, either directly to the individual, or indirectly through a business in which they are a director or principal shareholder.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Annual costs of Scottish Government websites: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI for an up to date figure for the annual running costs of the two Scottish Government websites and for the expected date at which the current Scottish Government website will close and the beta Scottish Government website will become the only updated website. If it is different from the clo...

FOI transferred 55 score correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-17
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Meetings with RSL officials: FOI release

Requested information on the dates and times that Scottish Government Ministers, Junior Scottish Ministers, their advisers and civil servants/public servants met with RSLs, their advisers, agents and umbrella groups representing their interests to discuss the designation of RSLs and their subsidiaries under FoISA, and/...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector