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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Fibre cabinets in Torbothie, Stane and Springhill: FOI review

All documents, emails etc regarding to the design survey report [for the deployment of fibre cabinets in the Torbothie, Stane and Springhill areas of ML7]. The field survey report and the build documents from DSSB and BT, since the start of the superfast fibre roll-out up until the fibre cabinets went live on late 2015...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-28
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tender applications for Public Relations Framework: FOI release

I enclose a copy of the information you requested within the attached documents: Title Attachment File Type Size 3x1 Group Tender Annex A PDF 9.1MB Stripe PR Tender Annex B PDF 9.4MB Smart Communicate Tender Annex C PDF 6.2MB Muckle Media Tender Annex D PDF 3.2MB Pagoda Porter Novelli Tender Annex E PDF 4.4MB Four Com...

FOI partially withheld 50 score correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-28
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings between Head of Digital and Oxido: FOI release

You asked for details of supplier meetings between the Head of Digital Services and Mr Andrew (Andy) Syme (formerly of Exception UK Limited) and now of the company called Oxido including: All meetings held between the above parties including dates, venues, duration. Names of all meeting participants and minutes or not...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

List of procurement cards including issue dates: FOI release

A list of all Ministers and Officials issued with Government Procurement Cards and the date on which the card was issued.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Independence Referendum, Glasgow accounts and invoice: FOI release

A copy of the accounts submitted by the Counting Officer for the City of Glasgow in the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum. Specifically, copies of Forms A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H.I,J,K and L. Additionally, copies of the annexes to Form G. Additionally, a copy of the invoice submitted by Idox to supply the Postal Vote Managed...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-15
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Independent Advisor on Poverty and Inequality: FOI release

You asked in relation to the Independent Advisor on Poverty and Inequality, Naomi Eisenstadt; "Why did Naomi Eisenstadt quit her job as Poverty Advisor?" "What contract to work with the Scottish government was she given when she took this position, and what was her salary and pension rights?".

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Impact of leaving the EU on NHS workforce: FOI release

Please confirm or deny if the Strategy and Constitution Directorate holds written records of any communications within the last six months between the Strategy and Constitution Directorate and (a) the Health and Social Care Directorate (b) any NHS Scotland Board (c) any other Directorate of the Scottish Government (d) ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-13
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Health and social care, Public sector

Public Sector Pay Policy and Scottish Living Wage: FOI release

Any information, letters, guidance, emails, or other correspondence, from 1 January 2014, between the Scottish Government and a) its agencies, b) non-departmental public bodies, c) public corporations, regarding the application of the Scottish Living Wage within the public sector pay policy.

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence spending s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
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

Database for farm payments: FOI release

1. I would like to know the details/have copies of the tenders received to develop the database for farm payments. 2. I understand the database is to handle 18000 entries/claimants. If so, can you please confirm the total cost to date per claimant of this it system. 3. I would also like to know if there is any possib...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, 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

Information relating to Legal Trainee vacancy, IRC42354: FOI release

Could you please supply the following information for Scottish Government vacancy IRC42354 (Legal Trainee): Number of application received Number of candidates interviewed Number of candidates given offers Number of candidates accepting offers For each candidate given an offer: a. gender / b. year of birth / c. town o...

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FM attendance at the Hunter Charity Foundation event: FOI release

You have requested whether the First Minister or indeed any other members of the ministerial team or Scottish Government staff were in attendance at the Hunter Foundation Charity event? If so, who attended? Furthermore, if they attended as the guests of other attendees, please confirm which people or organisations pro...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with the management of Highland Spring: FOI release

I would like to know more about the nature of the contact between the Scottish Government and the management of Highland Spring following the publicised comments by Les Montgomery of that company in respect to the potential threat of an independence referendum affecting business confidence. Specifically, who made the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Conversation between FM and EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier:FOI release

The text of the conversation between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP and the European Union's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier during their meeting in Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Arderseir Waste Water Treament Plant Development: FOI release

Any and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Water/Scottish Water Horrisons and The Highland Council regarding the following: The Arderseir Waste Water Treament Plant Development The "Bund" at Ardersier Community / Resident Issues Landownership considerations in connection with the laying of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
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

Correspondence between SG and Highland Spring CEO: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation, I would like to see records of/copies of communication (phone calls/emails/letters etc) between the Scottish Government and Les Montgomery (Highland Spring chief executive) in July 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with Gillian Thompson (Moi Ali case): FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications & discussions between the Scottish Government & others, including Gillian Thompson, in relation to the release of material in response to an FOI request which disclosed comments from Gillian Thompson in relation to Moi Ali and allegations Ms Ali was the sourc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, 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

Scottish Government's proposals for council tax reform: FOI release

All internal communications between 1 December 2015 and 2 March 2016 within the Local Government and Communities directorate regarding the Scottish Government's proposals for council tax reform; All internal communications between 1 December 2015 and 2 March 2016 between the Local Government and Communities directorate...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers s.25 s.1(1) s.29 s.30 s.36 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1)
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications between First Minister and Russian Government: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications between the First Minster and the Russian Government since June 2016. All correspondence between the First Minister and the Russian Government since June 2016. All minutes and notes taken of telephone communications between the First Minister and the Russian Government since June 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, 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

Information relating to retirement of Sheriff Andrew Lothian: FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications and discussions relating to the retirement of Sheriff Andrew Lothian; any payments made by the Scottish Government, Scottish Court Service or judiciary to Sheriff & retired Sheriff Andrew Lothian upon his retirement; and any correspondence to/from retired She...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings spending s.3(2) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence from Donald Trump since 2007: FOI release

The content of all correspondence from Donald Trump since 2007. I am thinking of correspondence to the First Minister, but if there is other correspondence addressed to the government or another Minister I would also be grateful for this. I am requesting correspondence from him as an individual and businessman, and fro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector