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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Freedom of Information requests 2013 to 2017: FOI release

1. Total number of FOI requests to ScotGov in each of 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 2. Total number of requests in each of these years in which Special Advisers were involved (ie by commenting on draft responses) 3. Total number of requests in each of these years which were deemed to require ministerial input/sign-off

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.25(1) s.12
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any presentation materials including but not limited to presentation slides, handouts, briefings, meeting notes used for the following meetings regarding the Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill: National Implementation Support Group - 11/10/2017 Police Scotland – 17/10/2017 Interfaith Scotl...

FOI released 100 score correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Shared services provision across public sector: FOI release

a) How the Scottish Government offer a 'shared service' offering to public bodies eg procurement support/training etc - why do you think this is not displacement of the private market? b) How much money do SG make from this service? c) Why is the service not delivered by private sector who can deliver this and frankl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.36(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Handling of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

1. Any policies, guidelines or guidance related to the handling of Freedom of Information requests by Special Advisers; 2. Details of correspondence relating to Freedom of Information requests which have been sent to the Scottish Government email account or email list "FoI SpAdS PO" – a list with the subject lines and...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Joint Programme Board to integrate British Transport Police: FOI release

Minutes and agendas for every meeting of the Joint Programme Board (JPB) to integrate the British Transport Police (BTP) in Scotland into Police Scotland. Any estimation made by the Scottish Government and/or the JPB of the costs of setting up a segregated pension fund(s) for current British Transport Police officers a...

FOI transferred 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's diary from February to April 2015: FOI release

Please provide the official diary of events and places First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited/attended between February 14, 2015 and April 2, 2015. Please can you include weekend appointments if she had any.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with representatives from Oil and Gas UK: FOI release

(a) 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 representati...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Implementation Plan for Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

1. The declared interests of Benny Higgins and the members of the advisory group (along with their names) who will be developing the Implementation Plan for the Scottish National Investment Bank. 2. Correspondence and records of meetings or other communications between Benny Higgins (or representatives of Benny Higgin...

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.21(4) s.14 s.25 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.12 s.17(1) s.14(2) s.14O s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meetings with representatives from Shell: FOI release

(a) 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 representati...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Funding Council scheme approval by European Commission: FOI release

The full standard operating process/procedure for allocation and funding applications for ESF funding for the following: 1. Colleges to SFC 2. SFC to Scottish Government For example please advise when applications for funding are received v funding actually drawdown, for both colleges and SFC.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Education qualifications of employees: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates the following: The number of jobs (part-time and full-time) that are available for those who have a degree in psychology. The number of student placements in hospitals available for those who are studying in university and college. How many jobs (fu...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Independent school inspection reports: FOI release

1. I am looking for both inspection and other reports/information written by the Registrar of Independent Schools, within the aforementioned timeframe (21 January 2015 - 21 January 2018). 2. I would also like any and all inspection and other/reports information (pertaining to improvement measures) written by Education...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.66 s.38(1) s.39(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Total costs of projects with PFI model funding: FOI release

How much interest and charges the Scottish tax payers will pay and have paid thus far, in total where projects have been delivered, or are being delivered currently through private finance initiatives. In short: A list of government deliveries where PFI was the preferred funding model, be it schools, hospitals, bridge...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Explanation of rejected applications for additional borrowing consents: FOI release

1. The details of all local councils in Scotland who applied to the Scottish Government for 'additional borrowing consents' to help meet the backpay costs of their outstanding equal pay claims. 2. A breakdown of all applications approved by the Scottish Government, the sums of money involved for each council and an ex...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1)
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of flags purchased: FOI release

In the past five years, how many flags has the SG purchased, and what was the total cost? Could this be broken down by i) the nation of flag and ii) year.

FOI already published 55 score correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

ICT Spend for Government bodies: FOI release

ICT Spend for each Governmental body: the sum total of money spent on IT hardware; communications and networking; software licensing; outsourced IT services; internet connectivity; ongoing support and maintenance; consultancy and salaries of staff in the IT department; Total spend for each body: Total spend being any a...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Innovation and Investment Hubs scope and focus: FOI release

Your request: for the business case and criteria that the Scottish Government uses when choosing to locate a new SDI business and investment hub for documentation showing how each of the five currently proposed or active hub locations (London, Dublin, Berlin, Brussels and Paris) performed against this criteria for any...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.25(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessment system: FOI release

When the Scottish Government tendered for the new Scottish National Standardised Assessment system part of the requirement was for the government to be able to receive a full data set from the assessments. 1. Please confirm specifically which information either has been, or will be, provided to the Scottish Government...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with the charity Children in Scotland: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity 'Children in Scotland' since September 2017. All minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the Scottish Government and the charity 'Children in Scotland' since September 2017. Your request related...

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence with Police Scotland regarding Vulnerable Persons Database: FOI release

All information contained within correspondence between Scottish Government and Police Scotland and/or legacy forces with regard to the interim Vulnerable Persons Database/Vulnerable Persons Database.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.27(2) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Registered and graduating teachers qualified to teach Gaelic: FOI release

1) Numbers of registered teachers in Scotland qualified to teach Gaelic at a) primary and b) secondary (including which subjects they are qualified to teach). 2) Numbers of teachers in Scotland graduating qualified to teach Gaelic at a) primary and b) secondary (including which subjects they are qualified to teach) in...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank and Scottish Energy Company: FOI release

You asked for an update on the Scottish National Investment Bank and the Scottish Energy Company. Following a request for clarification this request was narrowed to: The assignment of resources to either project The assignment of staff to either project A list of stakeholders engaged during policy development.

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence contracts s.25(1)
Published
2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Temporary and interim staff frameworks: FOI release

I would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of Information Act, details in respect of the following framework agreement(s)/contract(s) – Temporary and Interim Frameworks as detailed in separate attachment: Question a) Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract below and were...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sheriff and Justice of Peace courts' fines : FOI release

What are average fines (in Sheriff Court, Justice of the Peace, Fiscal fines and Anti-social behaviour fine)? Cross-tabulation of crimes/offences and fines Fines for reconvictions

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector