Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Discussion held between Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and Loch Durat Ltd: EIR release

Information relating to all correspondence and communications between the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and Loch Duart Ltd with regard to the Clashnessie Bay salmon farm as may have occurred between March and August 2021. On 6th October 2021, you modified your request to include September 2021 within the timescale det...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-11-19
Reference
FOI/202100244454
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Briefing notes prepared for arrangements and advice around Euro 2020: FOI release

In your request, you asked for: A copy of the briefing notes prepared relating to travel to London and other matters regarding arrangements and advice around EURO 2020 for (a) the First Minister and (b) any other member of the panel ahead of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) update held on (i) 22 June (ii) 18 June (iii) 15 Ju...

FOI clarification 80 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100219988
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Briefing notes pertaining to Euro 2020: FOI release

A copy of the briefing notes prepared relating to travel to London and other matters regarding arrangements and advice around EURO 2020 for: (a) the First Minister and (b) any other member of the panel ahead of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) update heldon (i) 22 June (ii) 18 June (iii) 15 June (iv) 8 June and (v) 4 June. ...

FOI clarification 80 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-06
Reference
FOI/202100219988
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Meall Mhor fish farm: EIR release

Information concerning a disclosure made to Scottish Government relating to a possible offence under the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 at Meall Mhor fish farm. Specifically: 1. Was the disclosure notified to others within Marine Scotland and the Scottish Government? Please set out the positions held o...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-25
Reference
FOI/202100216680
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG): FOI release

With reference to the Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG), you requested: 1. Minutes of SSSWG meetings and correspondence with the group. 2. Clarification of the work underway to foster voluntary engagement at a local level. 3. How we feel that work has progressed in the past 6 months. 4. What specifically th...

FOI clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.8 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100216394
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government Planning and Environmental Appeals Division win-170-2004: EIR release

The Scottish Government Planning and Environmental Appeals Division’s Report to Scottish Ministers case ref WIN-170-2004. All background emails and correspondence (both internally with Scottish Government or with external parties) relating to the letter from Alan Brogan in ECU, to NLEI Limited dated 8th January 2021, r...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.36 s.57(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-04-12
Reference
FOI/202100141024
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Marine fish farm at Carradale North: EIR release

Information relating to the marine fish farm situated at Carradale North, with reference to the recent escape event occurring in August 2020. Specifically, you asked for the following with reference to ‘applications to Marine Scotland’ in relation to the specifications (of the mooring ropes and system) given by the app...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-16
Reference
FOI/202000080506
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen correspondence: EIR release

All and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence, dates of diary appointments, notes of telephone calls etc that you have in relation to all and any comm...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-24
Reference
FOI/202000071133
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Salmon and sea trout catches - Sgitheach and Allt Graad, Evanton: EIR review

Under the section of your response entitled "Information Regarding Fisheries on the Rivers Sgitheach and Allt Graad" I would like clarification on the following points: Paragraph 1. Sentence 1: Do the "7 catch forms" to which you refer relate to individual returns for various reparian owners with fishing rights on the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.4
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000087750
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Exam grade methodology data communications: FOI release

Following several requests, the SQA has confirmed that it will not release full details of the methodology being used to award grades this year until the day on which results are issued. The same is true of the Equality Impact Assessment information. Please answer the following questions: 1) On which date, and by what ...

FOI clarification 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000068096
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

A75 and A77 closures: EIR release

"how many times has the A77 and A75 have been closed with diversions in place over the past five years, and to date this year. With the reason why for the closure and what was the official diversion route given?" Following clarifications you reduced the scope of your request to cover the financial years of 2017/18, 201...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000066548
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Field trials of Imidacloprid (Ectosan/BMK08) by the salmon farming industry: EIR release

1) ‘..details on any proposed, in progress and completed field trials of Imidacloprid (Ectosan/BMK08) by the salmon farming industry in Scotland since 2017.’ You further qualified this part of your request by stipulating that this ‘would involve documentation pertaining to any field trials - however illegal, unsanction...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-01
Reference
FOI/202000038615
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19 testing scientific advice: FOI release

Specific scientific advice regarding COVID-19 testing that the Scottish Government received prior to 1 February 2020. Please disclose the expert health protection and public health advice from the following: The Chief Medical Officer Public Health Scotland The Scottish Health Protection Network NERVTAG The Advisory Co...

FOI clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000045001
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Palestinian Mission to the UK: FOI release

A press release issued by the ‘State of Palestine, Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom’ and dated May 29, 2020, and titled “Head of Palestinian Mission to UK demands apology” stated; “Ambassador Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, has asked for urgent clarification from the Scottish National ...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-20
Reference
FOI/202000054258
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Contract for Hosting Build Support with IBM: FOI release

The Scottish Government's contract for Hosting Build Support with IBM - see here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Print.aspx?ID=JUN322535 Could you please provide me with the original ITT documents, any clarification Q&As, and any responses from all suppliers? If possible, it would be helpful t...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.28(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-07-06
Reference
FOI/202000040630
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Coordination and distribution of the Standard Grocery Pack: FOI release

I require full details of who is responsible for the coordination and distribution of the "Standard Grocery Pack" within the Scottish Dewvolved Administration? For the avoidance of doubt, and to prevent unecessary clarification by Civil Servants, I seek the person's job description and not their personal details. I alr...

FOI clarification 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000030117
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Mortality Event Reports - Scottish Sea Farms correspondence: EIR release

You asked for ‘information on Scottish Sea Farms (Norskott Havbruk) since 1 September 2019’ and specifically to include the following: ‘emails, letters, data, photos, briefings, responses to media inquiries, reactions to Twitter, legal representations and other documentation in relation to Scottish Sea Farms (includin...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-27
Reference
FOI/202000016462
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M80 various questions: EIR release

"1. Confirmation of which organisation is in control of the M80. 2. Any details held pertaining to road traffic accidents that occurred between junctions 7 and 9 from February 2017 to date. 3. Any complaints that are held about the surface water between junctions 7 and 9 from 1 February 2017 to date. 4. Information abo...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-18
Reference
FOI/202000017685
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90/A96 Haudagain Improvement Scheme principal contractor: FOI release

I would ask for your comments on their correspondence, namely: What proof do you have that Environtec Ltd was principal contractors of the site? Why were there two principal contractors? A request for clarification was issued on 6 February 2020 to clarify if question 1 was referring to the site of the whole A92/A96 H...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.13 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-19
Reference
FOI/20/00089
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 Foveran culvert maintenance records, construction drawings and correspondence: EIR release

You asked for “Construction drawings for the replacement culvert and associated works at Foveran (Old A90) which commenced on 2 September 2019. Proposed embankment repairs at the corner of Blairythan Terrace/old A90. Maintenance records for the A90 Foveran culvert between September 2009 and January 2016. Copy of th...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.3 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-02-17
Reference
FOI/20/00062
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Salmon Ova imports data: EIR release

Ova import data since the last import detailed in the information disclosed today via FOI/18/01553 (i.e. data since 8 June 2018) including data on Scottish Sea Farms. Ova import data for 2016 (as previously requested and disclosed except for Scottish Sea Farms via FOI/18/02912). Information in relation to discussions r...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2020-02-17
Reference
FOI/19/02663
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme – various questions: FOI release

You asked for recorded information held by the Scottish Government that relates to the operation of the Help to Buy scheme, specifically: 1. Copies of all meeting notes, agendas, power point presentations or other materials produced / consumed by members of the Help to Buy (Scotland) Working group since August 23 2017....

FOI clarification 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-11-13
Reference
FOI/201900004933
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Sea Lice Policy correspondence, breaches and reporting: EIR release

You requested information in relation to the Scottish Government's Sea Lice Policy (https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0054/00547487.pdf) relating to 2018 only, specifically: How many Warning Letters were issued to finfish farm operators? Please provide copies of each. Please list each of these by operator and by date of ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-11
Reference
FOI/19/02333
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Funding and dispensing of private medical prescriptions: FOI release

You asked for all recorded information from the past 10 years on: The regulation of private medical prescriptions Provision of funding to cover the costs of a private medical prescription from: a. the Scottish Government b. a body listed in Part 4 of Schedule 1 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. You s...

FOI clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-09
Reference
FOI/19/01945
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

The historic and current financing of Equality Network Limited (ENL): FOI review

Information related to to the historic and current financing of Equality Network Limited (ENL) by the Scottish Government and any and all additional funding to organisations and groups related or tied to Trans issues.

FOI clarification 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 32 attachments
Published
2019-09-02
Reference
FOI/19/01084
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector