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 mentioning George Chaponda, foreign minister of Malawi: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence including but not limited to emails, notes of telephone calls and other communications by Scottish government employees that mentions George Chaponda, former foreign minister of Malawi, between 01 November 2015 and 01 November 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Funding Council report sent to Angela Constance: FOI release

"In addition to my previous request for an internal review, please include the following: You stated: The Scottish Government does not have the information The Scottish Government does not have the information you have asked for because we do not hold any records on whether the Scottish Funding Councils report relied ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.7C s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Staff suspended between 2010 and 2017: FOI release

For the years 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 please provide: Each staff suspension during the period with the start date, end date (unless ongoing), the allegation/reason that led to the suspension (please provide as much detail as possible within cost limits), the outcome of the suspension, a...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Canadian Government regarding Keith Brown's visit: FOI release

"Correspondence between any minister or staff member of the Scottish Government and its arm's-length organisations and any minister or staff member of the Canadian Government and its arm's-length organisations concerning the forthcoming visit to North America of the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs, and Fair Work, K...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.32(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Alasdair Allan's Austria, Germany, and Czech Republic trip: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Alasdair Allan's November, 2016 trip to Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. You clarified your request on 30 October 2017, that you are happy to receive information on the Austrian and Czech trips,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Alasdair Allan's trip to Norway: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Alasdair Allan's February, 2017 trip to Norway.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Prematurely retired in the interest of efficiency: FOI release

1. The numbers recorded as having prematurely retired in the interest of efficiency of the service by Health Board, including Special Health Boards from 2010 - 2016. 2. Information to be categorised by broad salary bands, or whatever is most appropriate to minimise disclosure. 3. Average length of service.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Migration Advisory Committee: FOI release

'Scottish Government correspondence with the Migration Advisory Committee from September 2014.' We received clarification from you on 1 November that you have asked for correspondence from September 2014 until the present date.

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.28(1) 18 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry sponsorship team: FOI release

Details of the Scottish Government's sponsorship team to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. Information should include who comprises the team, when they were appointed, their position at the Scottish Government, and who they report to. Information should also include previous members of the sponsorship team from January...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Jamie Hepburn's trip to Brussels: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Jamie Hepburn's January, 2017 trip to Brussels

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

Any correspondence (meetings, minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs, notes or otherwise) between Paul Johnston and Scottish Government ministers on the topic of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry between 1 January 2016 and 1 August 2016. Any correspondence (meetings, minutes of meetings, emails, lett...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Lady Smith's appointment to the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

The date and correspondence of when John Swinney, Nicola Sturgeon, or the relevant Scottish Minister if it is another, contacted the Lord President of the Court of Session to consult them regarding the appointment of Lady Smith to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

John Swinney's meeting with Andi Lavery and INCAS: FOI release

1. Minutes and any correspondence surrounding John Swinney's meeting with Andi Lavery and INCAS on 30 August 2016. 2. Also, minutes and any correspondence surrounding John Swinney's meeting with'historic child sex abuse survivors' on 7 Juliy 2016, as mentioned in his ministerial engagements.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Angela Constance meeting survivors of historical child abuse: FOI release

Any correspondence and documents (minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs or otherwise) surrounding Angela Constance's meeting with survivors of historical child abuse on March 21, 2016. Any correspondence and documents (minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs or otherwise) surroundi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence, briefing papers and meetings with Amazon: FOI release

You asked: Please provide a copy of all (a) correspondence and (b) minutes of meetings and discussions, from during the last 2 years, between the Scottish Government and Amazon. Please provide a copy of any internal Scottish Government documents (a) that were prepared to support ministers, or (b) by ministers, in rela...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Communications between Education Scotland/Dumfries and Galloway Council: FOI release

All information contained in communications between Education Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Council since January 1 2017. You indicated that we could exclude from this list anything to do with individual school inspections outwith the jurisdiction of the Schools (Consultation) Act 2010.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.25 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Notes associated with FOI 2016/0022964: FOI release

You asked for: "I have previously referred to item 2016/0022964 (with area manager for the A86). I would like to see the notes associated with that reference".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Suspended Officials: FOI release

In your request, you asked for the following information: How many Scottish Government officials were suspended broken down for 2015, 2016 and 2017. Including any information on reasons for suspension and the cost to the Scottish Government of suspending those officials.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence from Fiona Hyslop's trip to Austria: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Fiona Hyslop MSP's June, 2017 trip to Austria.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Alasdair Allan's trip to Poland: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Alasdair Allan MSP's March, 2017 trip to Poland.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meetings between John Swinney and Susan O'Brien: FOI release

Minutes of the meetings between John Swinney and Susan O'Brien QC on 22 and 28 June 2016. Include a list of all officials present. Also, any correspondence between John Swinney and any other members of the Scottish Government on this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Lost or misplaced IT equipment: FOI release

Details of any Scottish Government computers or other kinds of IT equipment that were lost or misplaced for an extended period of time in 2016-17. Information should include the cost, the specific computer or IT equipment lost, which department or official it belonged to, if it was replaced, and the cost of any replace...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disciplinary cases brought against staff: FOI release

The following information: Please provide me with details of all disciplinary cases brought against Scottish Government staff from 1 April 2016 to the present day. For each case, I would be grateful if you could supply: The Directorate or Agency of the staff member The nature of the case, for example (but not exclus...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector