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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Correspondence relating to Air Departure Tax/Air Passenger Duty: FOI release

Details of any correspondence (phone calls, emails, notes, minutes of meetings, etc) between the Scottish Government, particularly Derek Mackay, and the UK Government or Her Majesty's Treasury on Air Departure Tax/Air Passenger Duty between January 1, 2017 and October 5, 2017. Also, details of any requested meetings w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Communications between First Minister and Catalonian regional government: FOI release

1. All communications between the office of the First Minister and the Catalonian regional government from 1st January 2016 to date. 2. All communications between ministers of the Scottish Cabinet and the Catalonian regional government from 1st January 2016 to date. On 18 October 2017 we contacted you to seek clarifi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Universal basic income and correspondence with Scottish Greens: FOI release

Information on 'any policy work undertaken by the Scottish Government into universal basic income and any correspondence with the Scottish Greens and the Common Weal on this.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Vale of Leven Hospital out of hours services: FOI release

Copies of all internal and external communications regarding the review of GP out-of-hours services at the Vale of Leven Hospital, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, minutes, notes of telephone calls and briefings etc.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-04
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Standardised testing system for Schools: FOI release

The following information regarding the new standardised testing system introduced in Scottish schools: 1. What data will the Scottish Government receive from the test provider and when will this information be received? (NB: In July 2016 a Scottish Government official confirmed to me that: The Scottish Government wil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-02
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security Bill - drafts, memoranda and briefings: FOI release

All drafts of the social security bill prepared before the final version was lodged, all draft memoranda prepared in advance of the finalised versions being lodged and all briefing materials prepared to accompany the above.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 20 attachments
Published
2017-10-02
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister meeting John McFarlane, Barclays' Chairman, 2016: FOI release

Information relating to the First Minister's meeting with John McFarlane, Chairman of Barclays, on December 1, 2016. To include all briefing papers prepared for the meeting. All communications (emails, letters etc.) regarding the organisation of the meeting and after the meeting. Any notes, minutes or action points tak...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Briefings for Fiona Hyslop's meetings in Japan: FOI release

All briefings prepared for Fiona Hyslop for meetings in Japan between February 11, 2017 and February 18, 2017. All minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Crown Estate : FOI release

You asked for the content of all correspondence between Scottish Government and UK Government, and Scottish Government and Royal Family, relating to the Crown Estate within the last 12 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.41 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

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

Giant Panda Programme at Edinburgh Zoo: FOI release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Chinese government in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for the information for dates starting June 10th 2017 up until today's date (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Audit Scotland report 'Managing New Financial Powers' correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland relating to the Audit Scotland report entitled Managing New Financial Powers: an update between the firsts draft and the final document released in March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of meetings around High Hedges Scotland Act: FOI release

Any legal advice offered by Scottish Government lawyers on the High Hedges Scotland Act that impacts on how the Act is applied in relation to "hedges" and the minutes of meetings around the Act both before and after coming into law. On 13 July 2017, you asked to limit the FOI request to 'what the Minister knows and th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Ministerial briefing for meeting of Joint Ministerial Committee: FOI release

The briefing given to Mike Russell and Nicola Sturgeon ahead of meetings of the Joint Ministerial Council from 23 June 2016.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.38(1)
Published
2017-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting with Royal Scottish Geographical Society: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution for meeting with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society held on 16.03.2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(2) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Tim Alderslade CEO Airlines UK: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution to meeting with Tim Alderslade CEO of Airlines UK on the Air Departure Tax held on 1st March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting ABTA on Air Departure Tax: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution to meeting with ABTA on the Air Departure Tax held on 2nd March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meeting with Scottish Retail Consortium about Apprenticeship Levy: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Employability and Training with regard to the meeting with the Scottish Retail Consortium in relation to the meeting on the Apprenticeship Levy held on 14th March 2017. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you requ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.29
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Minister meeting Oil and Gas ILG: FOI release

You asked for a copy of all background notes and/or briefings provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with Oil and Gas ILG in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 3rd 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.27(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister meeting Sir Ian Wood: 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 Sir Ian Wood of ONE in relation to the meeting on the local economy 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 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, 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

Correspondence between Ms Robison and others: FOI release

You asked for Correspondence between Ms Robison or member of her Department anda) the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburghb) the Royal College of Physicians and surgeons of Glasgowc) the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland and her representatives, relating to the reconfiguration of the cleft surgical service in Scotla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29 s.30 s.38 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

British Transport Police Integration Joint Programme Board papers: FOI release

All agendas, board papers and minutes from the British Transport Police Integration Joint Programme Board(s).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 58 attachments
Published
2017-07-03
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Briefing for roundtable discussion with Scottish Retail Consortium: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and or briefings provided to the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe in relation to the Roundtable Discussion with the Scottish Retail Consortium meeting on 1 March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-06-30
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector