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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Evaluation Attainment Scotland Fund Head Teacher Survey 2019: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) involving Scottish Government ministers and/or senior civil servants and/or special advisers regarding the following publication prior to its release date, including the original draft of the publi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-17
Reference
FOI/201900002236
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Minutes and annual reports of the Building Standards Advisory Committee (BSAC): FOI review

All minutes and reports of the Building Standards Advisory Committee (BSAC) since 2004. I have now completed my review of our response to your request and I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications.

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-16
Reference
FOI/19/01335
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transvaginal mesh issues in Scotland - Accountable Officers Group minutes: FOI release

You asked to be supplied with all the minutes of the Accountable Officers Group appointed to examine Transvaginal mesh issues in Scotland, including all correspondence, email and remit of the group.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01435
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Guardhouse Studios correspondence with Scottish Government regarding film studio complex: FOI release

You asked that: “Scottish Government disclose all documentation it holds - including but not limited to minutes, memos, emails, letters, and other correspondence - relating to its discussions with Guardhouse Studios (as well as its associated corporate entities Guardhouse Productions, and Guardhouse Studios Scotland),...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01465
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Brexit: unheard voices publication, correspondence between ministers and officials: FOI release

Any correspondence between ministers and officials of the Scottish Government sent since January 2018 regarding the production of ‘Brexit: unheard voices - views from stakeholders across Scotland on leaving the EU’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01480
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Miguel Angel Vecino and Consulate of Spain Correspondence: FOI release

Please may you provide me with all correspondence that has been received by (even if Scot Gov is just copied in) and sent by the Scottish Government relating to Miguel Angel Vecino and the Consulate of Spain in Edinburgh. (Specifically, may you provide me with correspondence from 1st May 2019 to the most recent

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.32(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01469
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence with Police Scotland - workplace parking levy: FOI review

Further to my e-mail of 12 June 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for the supply of information between Scottish Government and Police Scotland/Scottish Police Federation on the proposed workplace parking levy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-09
Reference
FOI/19/01272
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence of Health Secretary and Chief Medical Officer - transvaginal mesh implants: FOI release

All correspondence, emails, and letters, between Health Secretary Shona Robison and Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood in which there is any mention of transvaginal mesh implants.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-09
Reference
FOI/19/01439
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ernst & Young LLP reports and guidance to Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to provide the following: ‘a copy of all advice including any reports provided by Ernst & Young LLP (also known as EY) in late 2016 and early 2017 to the Scottish government in relation to the extension by the Scottish government of a financial guarantee to companies that are part of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-08
Reference
FOI/19/01414
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Document “Draft Guidance on Funeral Costs”: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s internal record of response to the questions which were posed in an email sent by the Alice Barker Trust on 11 February 2019 regarding our document, “Draft Guidance on Funeral Costs” and the questions in the Trust’s further email of 20 February 2019.

FOI withheld 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-08
Reference
FOI/19/01379
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Programme Financial Review Board agendas: FOI review

Further to my letter of 24 June 2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for ‘Under FOISA please provide the agendas of the Social Security Programme Financial Review Board for the past 12 months’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FOI/19/01352
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Programme Delivery Board agendas: FOI review

Further to my letter of 24 June 2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for ‘Under FOISA please provide the agendas of the Social Security Programme Delivery Board for the past 12 months’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FOI/19/01355
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Material relating to FOI Appeal on request FOI/201900000117: FOI release

You asked for; all correspondence, information contained in discussions and all material supplied by Scottish Government to the Scottish Information Commissioner in relation to his relating to request “Independent Scrutiny of Inter Agency Decision Ref 092/2019.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.47(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-04
Reference
FOI/201900001987
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland: Highlands and Islands Airport Limited Air Traffic Control Industrial Action: FOI release

All correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates of meetings (internal and external), minutes of meetings (internal and external), since 1 January 2019 between Scottish Government Minister(s), civil servants or special advisors, and Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (HIAL) officials in relation t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-04
Reference
FOI/19/01300 & FOI/19/1301
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Gender Recognition Act (GRA) communications in last 12 months: FOI release

(a) all correspondence received by Nicola Sturgeon regarding the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) in the last 12 months; and (b) all correspondence sent by Nicola Sturgeon regarding the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) in the last 12 months. Your request advises that this should include (but not be limited to) all emails, lett...

FOI not held 70 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.5 s.7 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-04
Reference
FOI/201900001577
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Education Scotland - C3 grade vacancies/recruitment: FOI release

You requested information – C3 Vacancies January-May 2019. For any vacancies at the above grade on the civil service pay scale I wish to know for each one: 1. Number of applications 2. Number of internal applicants (already working for Education Scotland) 3. Number of people interviewed under "double tick" scheme 4. ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-07-03
Reference
FOI/19/01475
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence of devolved benefits and cold weather payments: FOI release

You asked for :- Any correspondence in the past 12 months detailing discussions on case transfers for devolved benefits between the DWP and the Scottish Government, the Social Security Directorate and the Housing and Social Justice Directorate”. Any correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Loc...

FOI not held 70 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-06-28
Reference
FOI/19/00750
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) organisations existing/live contracts: FOI release

The contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: Contract Reference Contract Title Procurement Category Supplier Name Spend (Total or Annual) Contract Duration Contract Extensions Contract Starting Date Expiration Da...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-28
Reference
FOI/19/01381
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency’s ICT documents: FOI release

I wish to obtain the following documents: ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans; highlights their current and future objectives. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that present the structure of the IT department. If possible, please include name and job titles. If this can’t be sent, please consider ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-06-27
Reference
FOI/19/01330
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gateway Review Agency Health check documents: FOI release

You asked to be provided with the Gateway Review Agency Health check, as referenced at the below the line papers in the Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body April 2019 agenda.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-27
Reference
FOI/19/01371
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of specific meetings with EDF Energy: FOI release

You asked for copies of any notes taken, minutes, briefings or any other papers prepared or exchanged with regards to the below meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of EDF Energy: Ivan McKee was lobbied by David Cameron of EDF Energy at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry An...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Temporary Staff positions under the expired Framework Agreement: FOI release

You requested information listed at [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement named at [f] [a] Framework Public Bodies Contracts Manager’s or Hiring Manager’s name; [b] Job Role; [c] Start Date; [d] End Date; [e] Pay Rate. [f] Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services - Interim Profess...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1)
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01443
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence of meeting with Gordon Dewar of Edinburgh Airport and Derek Mackay: FOI release

You asked for 'any minutes, correspondence, briefing, notes, agendas or any other communications or documents relating to the meeting between Gordon Dewar of Edinburgh Airport and Derek Mackay on the 23 April 2019.' You also asked to see a list of attendees at the meeting.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-21
Reference
FOI/19/01258
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector