Scottish Government FOI Index

21,805releases indexed

39,316attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,076partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,076 unclear 7,197 not held 3,056 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4907 s.20 4257 s.34(1) 3570 s.39(2) 3459 s.30 2867 s.17(1) 2764 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1973 s.11(2) 1562 s.29(1) 1169 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 352 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 726 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days

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903 matching releases

Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme: Submission by Aberdeenshire Council: EIR release

1. We would therefore be grateful if you would provide us with copies of the documentation submitted to you by Aberdeenshire Council, so that we can ensure that our objections were duly considered by Scottish Ministers as required by the Act. 2. Please provide us with a copy of the methodology/evaluation criteria you ...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Evaluation of the Attainment Scotland Fund: FOI release

A copy of all the data collected for the evaluation of the Attainment Scotland Fund.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.7 s.25(1) s.4 s.38(1) s.6 38 attachments

Published: 2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

A77: Defects inspections and repair programme: EIR release

Can you provide copies of inspections since Christmas, what defects were noted and associated repair programme for these (for both the A77 and the DBFO company). Who oversees the governance of this and ensure the correct action being taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 10 attachments

Published: 2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77 road maintenance at Maybole South Ayrshire: EIR release

I request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A77 just outside the town of Maybole, South Ayrshire as per highlighted section below. Please can you send me the following information: 1. A copy of your...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2018-04-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A76 road between Auchinleck and Mauchline: EIR release

'I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to the A76 road between Auchinleck and Mauchline; A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2018-04-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic

M8 near Tannochside, road report and maintenance: EIR release

A copy of the road report for the M8 near Charing Cross for the date range of 24 to 26 February 2018. A copy of the road maintenance policy which outlines the timeframe of when potholes should be fixed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

English and Welsh disclosures data: FOI release

The volumes of applications in last 3 financial years (14/15, 15/16 and 16/17) in relation to basic, standard and enhanced checks for applicants in England & Wales, broken down by gender and into the following categories: 1. The total number of checks per year. 2. The number of checks that included a caution and/or c...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.3

Published: 2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A85 east of River Orchy bridge: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A85 east of the bridge over the River Orchy/ proximate to Kilchurn Castel car park turn off. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your curren...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information in relation to Business Improvement Districts: FOI release

Information in relation to Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Scotland, specifically: 1. There was a consultation in 2003 which proposed that the BIDs model could be used in Scotland. I would like to see the output from this consultation. 2. Legislation was then passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2006 to allo...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 12 attachments

Published: 2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Contract with TAB HR Ltd: FOI release

Requested information (referring to the previous FOI reference FOI/18/00368): 1. What is the value of the contract between TAB HR Ltd and the Scottish Government? 2. Did the Scottish Government receive recommendations for TAB HR Ltd from NHS England or NHS Improvement? 3. Why did the Scottish Government not look to ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence briefings contracts s.3

Published: 2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship Programme: FOI release

Relating to the Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship Programme: The most recent programme document as submitted to the Scottish Government for funding, and any documentation relating to this submission produced by the Scottish Government. Funding information: does this programme fall under your International Development ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Works required for the completion of A9: EIR release

The following information: 1. List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works, 2. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works, 3. The timeframe planned for the completion ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3

Published: 2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Accidents on M8 eastbound between Whitburn and Bathgate: EIR release

1. How many road traffic accidents have occurred in the last 10 years on the M8 east bound carriage way between junction 4 and 3a between Whitburn and Bathgate. 2. How many times a section of the fence has been rebuilt following a road traffic accident on the same stretch of road in the last 10 years. 3. The cost of ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Careless, inconsiderate or antisocial driving: FOI release

Information 'relative to fines, prosecutions, confiscation of vehicles, etc', in connection with efforts to tackle 'boy racers'. As you will appreciate, the term 'boy racers' is a subjective one, without any precise definition in law or policy. I have understood your request to relate to careless, inconsiderate or anti...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.3 s.34 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Conservation of salmon, assessment for 2018 fishing season: EIR release

Information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endrick Water SAC as category 3 for 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 14 attachments

Published: 2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

Confirmation of the total number of application forms to join the electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland Confirmation of the total number of applicants accepted to the trial Confirmation of the total number of applicants not accepted to the trial Of those applicants who have been accepted to the trial, confi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Applications made under HEEPS Equity Loan: FOI release

Under the HEEPS Equity Loan: How many applications have been made? how many qualified for the equity Loan? How many of these applications have been granted for energy efficiency improvements? How many of these applications have been granted for renewable energy installs? How many of these applications have been grante...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.37 s.3 s.2

Published: 2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams: EIR release

List of scores awarded to applications for Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams. Further to my letter of 26 January 2018, the scores of your application have already been provided to you. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Inform...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Implementation Plan for Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

1. The declared interests of Benny Higgins and the members of the advisory group (along with their names) who will be developing the Implementation Plan for the Scottish National Investment Bank. 2. Correspondence and records of meetings or other communications between Benny Higgins (or representatives of Benny Higgin...

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.21(4) s.14 s.25 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.12 s.17(1) s.14(2) s.14O s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty Project: EIR release

For the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: 1. What provisions have been made for tourist signage: What content will be displayed on these signs? Will tourists routes be signed? Will nearby national parks, National Trust properties and Historic Scotland properties be signed? 2. How many matrix broads/variable message...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.4

Published: 2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Gender, race, disability and equal pay statements: FOI release

You asked for a range of data on staff numbers in specific earnings brackets against a number of protected characteristics. The precise wording of the request has been included at Annex A.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

@ScotPolitik Twitter account: FOI release

1. Which twitter accounts either a. operated by the Scottish administration b. used in any official capacity by the administration c. used in anyway for administration purposes (such as broadcasting weather alerts or traffic alerts or similar information from government ministers) are currently blocking or muting m...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Companies involved in the Beef Efficiency Scheme: FOI release

Your request You asked for a breakdown of the different private companies who are getting paid by the Scottish Government to facilitate the Beef Efficiency Scheme? Specifically asking for: How much Egenes are getting paid for their work on the scheme? How much are Allflex tag manufacturers being paid to provide the t...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2018-01-29
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Membership of Scottish Advisory Panel for Offender Rehabilitation: FOI release

1. Current Membership of the Scottish Advisory Panel for Offender Rehabilitation (the Panel). 2. All Annual Reports since the inception of the Panel. 3. Description of the role of the Panel, including the enabling legislation if established on a statutory basis. 4. All rehabilitative programmes accredited by the pan...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.4 s.3 s.35 s.17

Published: 2018-01-29
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

ScotRail financial data and passenger journey information: FOI release

Please provide, the total annual net income, expenditure and profit for Scotrail in each of the financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17 any and all information, data or analysis that has been carried estimating the total annual net income, expenditure and profit for Scotrail for the financial year 2017/18 the total passen...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.33 s.33(1) s.16(2)

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport