Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,807releases indexed
39,328attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,077partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,077 unclear 7,197 not held 3,057 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4908 s.20 4258 s.34(1) 3570 s.39(2) 3460 s.30 2868 s.17(1) 2765 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1974 s.11(2) 1562 s.29(1) 1170 s.2 1152 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 354 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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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

Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030: FOI release

Copies of the final versions of all documents presented in connection with any consultations that took place between Scottish Government and the industry in connection with the development of the term aquaculture Innovation Sites in the context of the "Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030", together with copes of...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.3 s.11(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Involvement in the Arctic Circle Forum: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI into the cost of hosting the Arctic Circle Forum entitled 'Scotland and the new North'; the names of representatives of foreign governments that are expected to be in attendance; for the cost of Sturgeon and other Scottish delegates attending the Arctic Circle Assembly in 2016 and 2017 and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.25(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Traffic accident A87 Invergarry to Skye road: EIR release

Road Traffic Accident: A87, Invergarry to Skye road We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with the following: All reports and documents prepared by the roads maintenance team, including those held by contractors, in respect of the clean up operation following our client's accident All re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Work First Scotland contract information and outcomes: FOI release

1. Please can you provide me with a complete cost breakdown of how much funding each successful contractor will receive for their involvement in each support service. 1a. Please can you also break this down by contract area. 2. Please can you provide me, in detail, the responsibilities of each contractor in each cont...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.3 s.5B s.12 s.33 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Funds awarded to Save A Life Scotland project: FOI release

1. Details of all funds awarded to the Save A Life Scotland project, administered by the Queen's Medical Research Institute (E2.55), The University of Edinburgh, 47 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh. Or by the Resuscitation Research Group Edinburgh (same address) or by another body (same address). To include dates, p...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.31 s.12 s.22 s.02 s.27 s.20 s.13 6 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland contract details: FOI release

Your request: 1. Please can you provide me with a complete cost breakdown of how much funding each successful contractor will receive for their involvement in FSS? This breakdown should include the amount that each individual bidder will receive, per local authority, rather than the lump sum given to each local autho...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.4 s.5 s.7 s.47 s.3 s.20
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Review of Disabled Students Allowance: FOI release

FOI (1) - To provide details of the date of the Equality Impact Assessment regarding the Review of DSA, and the date of the Review itself. FOI (2) - Statistics regarding age of DSA recipients FOI (3) - Exceptions Policy/Process FOI (4) - Details of how flexibility within the rules was/is made known to relevant peopl...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.20 24 attachments
Published
2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings between Justice Secretary and Scottish Mountain Rescue: FOI release

1. Details of any meetings between the Justice Secretary and/or representatives of him with Scottish Mountain Rescue or its representatives since 1st January 2015 to include minutes of said meetings. 2. Details of any meetings between the Justice Secretary and/or representatives of him with Independent Scottish Mounta...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Education Maintenance Allowance campaign: FOI release

You asked for details of the scope of an awareness campaign aimed at promoting education maintenance allowance (EMA) which took place in the autumn of 2016. Including: 1. The budget allocated this campaign was allocated, how much of the budget was spent, and the dates it ran. 2. A list of activities carried out as pa...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers spending s.3 6 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Calmac Ferries contract subsidies: FOI release

'In respect to the CHFS PSO can you provide the following information under FOI legislation: 1. The detailed explanation and the associated financial impact thereof which therefore illustrates the increase in subsidy level from £868m to £975m. 2. The breakdown of the £975m subsidy payments by contract year, split bet...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Inspection and maintenance of the A83 trunk road: 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 A83 on the Rest and be Thankful. Please can you send me: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please sen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A77 cycleway Ayr: EIR release

'Cycleway, A77(T) Ayr I would be grateful if you could provide the following information - 1. When did the cycleway come into being? 2. Did a footway exist originally and was this simply redetermined as a cycleway? 3. Was a safety audit undertaken when the cycleway was provided? If so what procedure was followed? ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.2 s.5
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reform of crofting law: FOI release

1. What consultation or other contact there has been between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Law Commission in relation to the reform of crofting law which is currently the subject of public consultation. 2. What consideration has been given during 2016 and 2017 to consulting or involving in any way the Scott...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.3
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

A9 Speed cameras: EIR release

How many average speed cameras are on the A9? How many average speed cameras are on theA9 between Perth and Inverness? Of these cameras, on average, how many of them are switched off? Please provide an annual break down forevery year since the cameras were installed, including 2017 so far. Why are speed cameras switche...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4) s.6
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of incidents on the A90: EIR release

I have read the information about the cameras for the A90, along with claims that the use of cameras on the A9 and A77 have seen reductions in accident rates, but nothing to suggest any considerations has been put into the differences in the roads involved. I believe that according to Scottish Govt figures, exceeding ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.3 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cloud adoption strategy: FOI release

Have you got a Cloud adoption strategy? If yes does that strategy cover On-Premises, Private Cloud, Public Cloud or a Hybrid mix? What are the issues you are concerned about with regards to Public Cloud? Are you currently using any Public Cloud resources at the moment? If 'No' are you looking to add Public Cloud into y...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.3 s.5 s.7
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dementia support group St John's Hospital Livingston: FOI release

Information in relation to the current position with the continuing support group at Templar, St John's Hospital Livingstone, West Lothian including: 1. Are you aware that this service is being withdrawn? 2. If so is it a government instruction and for what reason? 3. If not a government instruction, who has decided...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers s.3 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Pregnancy related safety risk assessments: FOI release

You asked for: 1. The total number of pregnancy related health and safety risk assessments undertaken by the Scottish Government in the past two years. 2. How many of the risk assessments referred to in question 1 were for individuals on a contract for services. 3. How many individuals on a contract for services in ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-31
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Clyde road bridge in Wandel: EIR release

Information relating to Clyde Road Bridge in Wandel. In particular, we require the following information: 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing maintenance and inspection records. 2. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the rem...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2 s.3 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 20 attachments
Published
2017-10-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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

Moving children via a placing request: FOI release

Information about the procedure for a child to be moved from area to area via a placing request and if priory is given to looked after children (LAC). Is it necessary to have an educational plan in place for such a move or should it just be done as a matter of course. Should it be an educational officer for the LAC tha...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.3
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Pilot scheme to provide sanitary products in Aberdeen: FOI release

You asked for information about a Scottish Government funded pilot scheme to provide access to sanitary products for people from low incomes homes in Aberdeen, specifically: Details on how women and girls will be able to access free sanitary products from the partner organisations involved in delivering the scheme The...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.3
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information and data regarding the new SG website: FOI release

1. The total cost of developing the new Scottish Government website? 2. The upkeep cost for both the old and the new website in 2015/16 and 2016/17 if available? 3. The number of staff that worked on the development of the new website and the number of staff required to maintain the new website? 4. When the Scottish...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.3 s.8 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector