Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,920releases indexed
40,950attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-03newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,459 not held 3,292 released 1,598 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3788 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1638 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 46 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

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 972 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 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 666 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Further questions on FOI/19/01512: EIR release

1. I am not able to read the information on the photographs including the dates on Annex B Additional Photos. Could a further copy be sent which is clearer? 2. On Annex A - I can't see any details of the temporary repair carried out for defect NW34474665-236531691. Are there details and records of the temporary repair...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.2 4 attachments
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/02004
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Various questions on case against Former First Minister: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Please specify the job description of Ms Katy Bowman, Special Adviser to the First Minister both at present and in 2014. 2. Please identify the line management responsibilities of Ms Liz Lloyd, First Minister’s chief of staff, to Ms Katy Bowman, Special Adviser to the First Minister. 3. Please iden...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.5 s.6 s.17(1) s.3 s.18(1) s.28 s.12 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1)
Published
2019-09-13
Reference
FOI/19/01942
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Growth Scheme various questions: FOI release

1. Any briefings and/or memos to cabinet ministers regarding the Scottish Growth Scheme and its current status and future. I would like anything produced within the last 12 months. 2. Any briefings/memos or other correspondence that pertains to the future of the Scottish Growth Scheme when it’s initial three year perio...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-12
Reference
FOI/19/01921
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Further information requested from FoI/19/01324: EIR release

“…enforcement outcomes (8 in total) between 16th August 2015 and 25th May 2019 - please see FOI doc attached - FoI/19/01234. 1 - I wish to request the names of boats and their owners in these cases. 2 - Can you tell me where each of these incidents took place? 3 - I also request copies of any letters sent to the abo...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FoI/19/01749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Further information requested from FoI/19/01324: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for information regarding enforcement outcomes in MPAs. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications. You originally requested information on: “...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FOI/19/01749 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Child abuse in Scottish football correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Copies of any letters/emails sent by members of the public or stakeholders to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or the First Minister on the subject of child abuse in Scottish football or the convictions of persons for child abuse in Scottish football. Please limit to the time period 1 October 2018 t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-10
Reference
FOI/19/01898
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agendas: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide all drafts and copies of Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agendas relating to the Tuesday 28 May 2019 meeting. This should include versions of the minutes and agendas not published at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/minutes-meetings-and-agendas, and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-09-04
Reference
FOI/19/01867
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Best Start Grant Early Learning Payments - lessons learned papers: FOI release

You asked for the lessons learned papers relating to the delivery of the Best Start Grant Early Learning Payments.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-03
Reference
FOI/19/01871
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

Please could you supply me with all and any information, data (including, but not limited to, the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence etc that you have in relation to the specific comparison of environmental constraints and impacts of online dualling of the A96 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 6 attachments
Published
2019-09-03
Reference
FOI/19/01720
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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

Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) related commissioning: FOI release

You asked for the following: 1. Please can you provide information relating to the tendering process (including invitation to tender documentation, number of bid submitted and a copy of the successful bid) and details of the decision-making process preceding the award of a contract to analyse consultation responses, a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/201900003004
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Peel application for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening: EIR release

You asked for the following information:- “On the Marine Scotland New website there are 2 attachments relating to the Peel application for an EIA screening. I am interested in all other documentation regarding this additional information which has been provided since the original EIA screening. I would like any other ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/19/01802
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

West Shetland Shelf Marine Protected Area (MPA) communication: EIR release

You asked for all communication between Marine Scotland, Scottish Ministers, Scottish Ministerial Offices and the JNCC regarding the West Shetland Shelf MPA, relating to the site’s ability to achieve its conservation objectives or activities which may have an impact on the site (regardless of whether this concluded imp...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.12 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/19/01880
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rural Finance (Scotland) Bill and 'No Deal' correspondence regarding agriculture: FOI release

You asked for: i) All correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates of meetings (internal and external), minutes of meetings (internal and external), briefings since 1 January 2018 between the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Scottish Government officials in specific relation to the Rural ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/19/01577
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

Recruitment exercise for Legislation and Propriety Manager post: FOI release

About a recent internal recruitment exercise for a Scottish Government Legislation and Propriety Manager post. 1/ On what dates was the above post interviews undertaken? 2/ Who sat on the interview panel? 3/ Did anyone on the interview panel declare any interests regarding relationships and/or friendships etc. with an...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.5 s.6 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/19/01989
Directorate
Topic

Abernyte Primary School closure correspondence: FOI release

You asked for copies of all responses sent to the Scottish Government by interested parties in relation to Perth and Kinross Council's decision to close Abernyte Primary School, which was subsequently 'called-in' by Scottish Ministers. You should note that the responses you have requested are considered to be represent...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.15(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/201900003103
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland - complaints of roads in Inverclyde: EIR release

You asked for “In each of the last five years, how many complaints has Transport Scotland received about roads in Inverclyde it is responsible for, for example the A8 and the A78; what was the nature of the complaints, ie potholes, traffic light issues etc; and what action was taken, if any, to remedy the complaints? C...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-08-23
Reference
FOI/19/01609
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Interim Report of Mental Health Services in Tayside and correspondence: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: 1. All draft versions of the Interim Report published by the Independent Inquiry into Mental Health Services in Tayside which had sent to the Scottish Government before publication...

FOI not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-23
Reference
FOI/19/01946
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Changes to State Pension age for women and WASPI Campaign correspondence: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence from the past year between the First Minister, Scottish Government officials, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People concerning changes to State Pension age for women and WASPI Campaign.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 91 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-21
Reference
FOI/19/00929
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland hotel bookings for AWPR purposes: EIR release

Please provide me with information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 relating to expenses during construction of the AWPR – including and between 1 June 2014 and 28 February 2019. Please tell me how many time Transport Scotland staff claimed back expenses from hotel stays in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshir...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-21
Reference
FOI/19/01595
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland - service design of Healthcare Professional Assessment Function: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide the agreed contract for the Service Design of the Social Security Scotland Desk Based and Face to Face Healthcare Professional Assessment Function.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.33 s.38 s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-19
Reference
FOI/19/01697
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Safer drug consumption room correspondence with UK Home Office: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence (including letters and emails) from the past two years between Scottish Government ministers / officials and the UK Home Office on the subject of a safer consumption facility/drug consumption room) in Glasgow.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-16
Reference
FOI/19/01755
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) correspondence and future structure: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) Documentation outlining plans for the future structure and funding of the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme Timeframe: since September 2018...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01661
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) minutes: FOI release

You asked for: Minutes of meetings where the LFASS scheme was discussed by Scottish Government officials.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01662
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Future plans and farm payment model - post Brexit: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to a plan outlining a future farm payment model post-Brexit Documentation outlining plans for a future farm payment model post Brexit Timeframe: since September 2018. FOI/19-01664: Documentation outlining ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01663
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector