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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Cabinet Secretary for Justice meeting with Call It Out: FOI release

1) All briefing documents created in advance of Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf’s meeting with ‘Call It Out’ on or around 13/03/2019. 2) A list of everyone present at the meeting and its location. 3) Any notes taken at the meeting. 4) Any minutes created of the meeting. 5) Any action points created afte...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00808
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence with colleagues in Northern Ireland Executive: FOI release

You have asked for copies of: “all communications sent from the Scottish Office to your collleagues in the N I Office, Belfast”. Firstly, I would just wish to point for the sake of clarity that your request has been considered on the basis of ‘ all communications sent from the Scottish Government to your colleagues in ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-12
Reference
FOI/19/00707
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to meeting of ICEA and statements from Council member: FOI release

 All a) minutes and b) drafts that led to the statement contained in evidence from the Scottish Government on SNSAs (available here), that “Dr Allison Skerrett (from the University of Texas, Austin) speaking on behalf of the Council said that Scotland had carefully designed the assessments, their modes of delivery and...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/19/00661
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Teaching in a Diverse Scotland Report publication: FOI appeal

1) Copies of all correspondence and communication between the Scottish Government (including the Working Group and members of the Working Group) tasked with drafting this report) and the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, including minutes or notes of meetings/discussions, records of phone conversations, evidenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/18/03373 Appeal
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security Programme Delivery Manager, membership of boards/governance groups: FOI release

You asked for details of all boards or governance groups that the social security programme delivery manager has been a member of or participated during the following periods: June - December 2017 January - December 2018 January 2019 to date. You also asked for a copy of the full membership of each of these boards or g...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/19/00446
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details of IR35 tax status of social security programme contractors: FOI release

Details of the IR35 status of social security programme delivery manager provided by the supplier 2i Testing. Copies of any correspondence between Scottish Government staff regarding the status of or queries around the IR35 assessment of the social security programme delivery manager role. Copies of any IR35 assessme...

FOI clarification 80 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/19/00447
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Job description for the Social Security programme delivery manager: FOI release

You asked for: a copy of the role remit or job description for the social security programme delivery manager and how long this role has been established for; details of who the social security programme delivery manager reports to and who approves the invoices for payment in respect of the role; details of the civi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/19/00448
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers and Special Advisers roles responding to FOI requests: FOI review

Please provide the following: (A) any and all procedures, guidance, emails that set out the current role of Ministers and Special Advisers in responding to FOI requests and requests for internal review. (B) a risk assessment that sets out the data protection compliance considerations associated with (A).

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.1(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-09
Reference
FOI/19/00669 Review
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Appointment of the Chair of the State Hospital, correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information: All correspondence, memos or notes including meetings and phone calls relating to the appointment of Kenny MacAskill as Chair of the State Hospital whether from by or to officials, special advisers and Ministers; All notes or diary entries for meetings between officials, specia...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-09
Reference
FOI/19/00649
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland and ScotRail correspondence - adjustments of performance benchmarks: FOI appeal

A copy of all correspondence between Transport Scotland and ScotRail, TS officials and SG regarding adjustments to the performance benchmarks set out in the ScotRail franchise; and other documentation TS hold regarding the decision.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-08
Reference
FOI/18/02719
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Presumption against short prison sentences – First Minister, Cabinet Secretary correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. copies of any letters/emails sent by members of the public to the First Minister on the subject of the Scottish Government’s plan to introduce a presumption against prison sentences of up to 12 months. This should be limited to 1 September 2017 to present. 2. copies of any letters/emails sent by membe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-08
Reference
FOI/201900000791
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Recruitment details for Education Scotland vacancy IRC66603IOE HM Inspector: FOI release

You requested the following for vacancy IRC66603IOE HM Inspector. 1. Number of applications 2. Number of internal applicants (already working for Education Scotland) 3. Number of interview stages 4. Number of people interviewed at each stage 5. Number of people interviewed under "double tick" scheme 6. Number of ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-04-08
Reference
FOI/19/00924
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon First Minister - correspondence on performance of ScotRail: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters,emails or otherwise) in November and December 2018 addressed to Nicola Sturgeon on the performance of ScotRail.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00490 & FOI/19/00759
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Michael Matheson - correspondence on the performance of ScotRail: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) in November and December 2018 addressed to Michael Matheson on the performance of ScotRail.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00493 & FOI/19/00822
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings or communications regarding currency: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (letters, emails, minutes, call logs or otherwise) to/from Derek Mackay, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance that contain the terms: ‘new currency’; ‘Scottish pound’; ‘euro’; ‘currency union’, over a period from September 2018 to present. 2. Any correspondence (letters, emails, minutes, call logs o...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00752
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister’s correspondence regarding Sustainable Growth Commission: FOI release

Any correspondence received or sent by the First Minister regarding the SNP’s ‘Sustainable Growth Commission’ since May 2018.

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00753
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Staff for First Minister trips to United States and France: FOI release

Please can you provide me with the names of those who accompanied First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on her trip to the United States of America and Canada last month (February 2019)? Additionally, the names of those who accompanied First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on her trip to France a week later (also February 2019)...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1)
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00774
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Non-religious bodies - requests prescribed under Marriage (Scotland) Act correspondence: FOI release

You asked for copies of all correspondence since 22 January 2018 between bodies other than religious bodies and civil servants, relating to requests to become prescribed under the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977, as amended by the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/201900000708
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary, Michael Russell, Correspondence on second EU membership referendum: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence received or sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations and former Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe, Michael Russell MSP, regarding a second referendum on EU membership since September 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00740
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Dean Lockhart MSP, Transport Scotland - Correspondence on A84 Blairdrummond road: EIR release

“All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, notes, minutes) between Dean Lockhart MSP (including the office of Dean Lockhart MSP) and Transport Scotland. I would like to request that the information relates to the A84 Blairdrummond road.” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as May 2016 to 4 March 201...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00614
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Habitats Regulation Appraisal/Appropriate Assessment for former Cockenzie Power Station: FOI release

You have asked for sight of the whole report of which Annex F forms part in relation to the Habitats Regulation Appraisal/Appropriate Assessment undertaken by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the planning application for the former Cockenzie Power Station Site, Prestonpans, East Lothian.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/19/00747
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government and Saltire Prize Challenge Committee: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of all the correspondence that the Scottish Government has had with the Saltire Prize Challenge Committee since 1 January 2014. 2. On what dates have ministers or officials had meetings with the Saltire Prize Challenge Committee since 1 January 2014? Please provide a copy of the minutes of thes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/19/00422
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stakeholder gathering on minimum age of criminal responsibility December 2018: FOI release

• A copy of the finalised agenda. • A copy of any minutes from the gathering. • A copy of any information provided to attendees. • A copy of any additional notes taken by government officials. • A full list of attendees and the organisations they represented. • A copy of any communications between government offic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/201900000615
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

First Minister’s Chief Of Staff, meetings, overseas visits and expenses: FOI release

1. A copy of the business diary of Elizabeth Lloyd, the First Minister’s Chief of Staff, for November 2017. 2. A copy of the expense claims for October and November 2018 of Elizabeth Lloyd, the First Minister’s Chief of Staff, including travel expenses. 3. An itemised list of all meetings arranged in the First Minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/201900000556
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector