Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,907releases indexed
40,930attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,504partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,504 unclear 7,454 not held 3,290 released 1,598 already published 714 cost limit 636 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5222 s.20 4480 s.34(1) 3784 s.39(2) 3636 s.30 3037 s.17(1) 2979 s.25(1) 2556 s.10(4) 2087 s.11(2) 1636 s.29(1) 1248 s.2 1245 s.3 979

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 970 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 677 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 665 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Police Scotland hierarchy and accountability details: FOI release

In 2016 who were Police Scotland accountable to? Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? In 2017 and in 2021. Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? Which department oversees the 4,000 complaints about Police Scotland each year?

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.2
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100208327
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Informal requests received from 31 October 2018 onwards: FOI release

FOI202100191813 “Thanks for you work on my behalf. I apologise for my carelessness in this foi. In fact Clegg says that the Record (so not just Clegg) made requests (so not formal foi’s necessarily). Can I ask whether there were any informal requests from 31 October. Maybe you considered this, but if not, can you accep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100191813, 202100194412 and 202100195519
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the Nike conference in February 2020: FOI release

Communications between Scottish Government and others on the subject the Nike conference held in Edinburgh late February 2020. This would include but not only with, Edinburgh City Council, Carlton Hilton Hotel, North Bridge. Also any communications on the subject of the Nike conference from any source

FOI already published 80 score 257 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100134831
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of funding and conditions provided to Sacro: FOI release

1. Total amount of funding supplied to SACRO from 1st April 2014 until present date broken down to year upon financial year; and 2. Conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from SACRO appertaining to each payment from the public purse regarding Police Scotland's 2019 Joint Protocol on ...

FOI unclear 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100198709
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Framework for the Provision of Interim IT and Professional Staff Services: FOI release

"We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between 01 Jan 2021 – 31 Mar 2021 and to which agency (including agencies w...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100201077
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

Information relating to current Chief Inspector of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: FOI release

Information relating to the current Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Robert Scott. The request related to Mr Scott's previous employment by HM Fire Service Inspectorate for Scotland as an Associate Inspector. The specific questions were: Confirm the dates of the employment The terms and ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100201140
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Pay disputes with Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service and the Scottish Government regarding pay disputes. Please limit to between 1 January 2020 and the pres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 124 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202000117780
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance business engagement dinner November 2019: FOI release

Derek Mackay attending a Scottish Government business engagement dinner on 06 November 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at the meeting Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points A copy of any speech/ pre-prepared words delivered to attendees Venue, cost o...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202100190455
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Meeting held with Police Scotland on 15 July 2019: FOI release

As a Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 request please provide the following recorded information relating to the Monday 15 July 2019 meeting between Police Scotland and the Scottish Government where Public Task being the lawful basis for data sharing (including SC and CO data) with 3rd Sector Partners and Advo...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI/202100198712
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland A83 Rest And Be Thankful closure statistics: FOI release

1. From the period of 1990 – present day, how many times has the A83 “Rest And Be Thankful” been closed due to landslips, and how many days did each period of closure last? 2. If the information is not held as far back as 1990, then please can you provide the information for whatever time period this is held for? 3. If...

FOI not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100204550
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of graduates on teacher training course: FOI release

You asked for the following, for academic years 2015/16 – 2020/21: 1. How many Social Subjects Teachers graduated in the academic year? By Social Subjects teachers I mean History, Geography and Modern Studies Teachers. I would be grateful for a breakdown by subject. 2. How many Social Subjects jobs were advertised by a...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100196852
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with the Ferret regarding salmon farms: FOI release

1. Please include any emails and correspondence with the Ferret in relation to seals killed by salmon farms in Scotland since 1 February 2021. 2. Please also provide any information discussing the FOI request and reply via FOI- 2021-00155371. 3. Please also provide any information discussing any reaction to this mornin...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.7 s.20 s.12 s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100197576
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development review: FOI release

All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education (including Officials of his office) with OECD relating to the OECD review of Scottish education. In particular, I would like to see all correspondence and information relating to the contract between the Scottish Government and OECD.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100175114
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Official meeting with Scottish business leaders 20 June 2017: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting. Scottish Government Minister, Keith Brown, meeting Scottish Business leaders on 20 June 2017. Details being sought include 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Any agenda 3. List of attendees 4. Any minutes or notes from meeting 5. Any post meeting action points 6. A c...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100190472
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Details of the Reaching 100% (R100) broadband programme: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) Programme, specifically: 1. How will the R100 programme deliver its commitment to provide superfast broadband to premises on the island of Westray in Orkney? 2. Will Fibre-to-the-Premises be delivered to all Westray households and businesses currently...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100199954
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work business engagement September 2019: FOI release

Derek Mackay attending a Scottish Government business engagement dinner on 11 September 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at the meeting Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points A copy of any speech/ pre-prepared words delivered to attendees Venue, cost o...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100190445
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Official meeting with Build to Rent 16 January 2018: FOI review

Then Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, Derek McKay, Build to Rent Dinner (‘To encourage build to rent’), 16 January 2018. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Copy of any speech delivered 4. List of all attendees 5. Minutes or notes from any meeting 6. Action points fr...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100189869 review of 202100167558
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Heat Networks (Scotland) bill: FOI release

Copies of the correspondence received, the response sent (including any further follow up correspondence) and any discussions surrounding this (including internal discussions) between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Crown regarding Queen's Consent and the Heat Networks Bill. Please also include copie...

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.25 s.41 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100181726
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government’s approach to trans inclusion: FOI review

All copies of information relating to a statement that "transgender women are to be treated as non-transgender women unless to do so would otherwise be prohibited by law” and a further statement that “transgender women are to be treated as non-transgender women unless to do so would otherwise be prohibited by law was n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.17(1) s.9(1) s.9(3) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100187801 Review of 202100163705
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Breakdown of Government Car Service (GCS): FOI release

1. Details of The Government Car Service in Scotland (GCS) from April 2017 to April 2021 showing a breakdown of when this service has been used to transport documents to people/addresses. I am looking for a breakdown showing the date of each GCS car trip, where each document was dropped off to and who the document was ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100184349
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Independent review of Legal Services regulation in Scotland panel members: FOI release

The report details that there were 11 individuals on the review panel who supported the chair and I list these 11 panel members in the same order as they appear in the report – Dr Dame Denise Coia, Professor Lorne Crerar, Laura Dunlop QC, Ray Macfarlane, Jim Martin, Trisha McAuley, Christine McLintock, Nicolas Whyte, A...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100196284
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Annual road vehicle procurement: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government from 2016 onward which shows the number of road vehicles procured annually by the Scottish Government and by NDPBs, or as great a subset of the total as is held centrally, broken down by year, by fuel (petrol, diesel, electric) and where possible by agency or body.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100184977
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Visitor parking charge at Edinburgh BioQuarter: FOI review

1. To ask how long the Scottish Ministers have permitted NHS Lothian to charge people to visit their sick relations, friends, and others in hospital RIE Edinburgh Bioquarter. 2. To ask who set the charges and have they ever increased. 3. To ask what percentage of the money goes back into Health care. 4. To ask if the H...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100187129 review of 202100170147
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security communication infrastructure: FOI release

1. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? 3. When is your contract renewal date? 4. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 5. Please confirm the value of the initial project? 6. Please confirm the total ong...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.18 s.22 s.26 s.32
Published
2021-05-17
Reference
FOI/202100185389
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 UK Four Nations meeting over Christmas period: FOI release

1. What medical advice were the SNP given in November when agreeing to Christmas mixing for all four nations? Did the SNP challenge the Conservative Government in Westminster on this plan? If so, what evidence is there? 2. Has the SNP made any challenge to the Westminster Conservative Government on the international tr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100145803
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector