Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 961 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 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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348 matching releases

Senior civil servants who are SNP members: FOI release

Details of how many senior civil servants or Scottish Government agency chiefs or board members are registered members of the SNP. On 22 March you provided clarification of what you meant by "board members": I mean agency board members e.g. board members of Scottish Enterprise, Creative Scotland,etc.

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Farmed Salmon: EIR release

You asked for information on viruses, diseases, bacteria, listeria, salmonella and other disease, viral and bacterial agents in Scottish farmed salmon since 1 January 2017. Upon clarification of your request, I indicated that information relating 2017 has either been supplied in responses to previous requests, or has a...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Electricity demand in Scotland: FOI release

For clarification and avoidance of doubt, I should be grateful for answers to the following questions: 1. Currently missing is any information on the variations in total electricity demand in Scotland on a daily or weekly basis to include the various generation components (gas, nuclear, hydro, wind etc). Why then, tog...

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence meetings spending s.2
Published
2018-04-20
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Breakdown of the handling of an FOI request: FOI release

A breakdown of the handling of FoI/18/00438, including a) who was asked for information, b) who provided information, c) who did not provide information, d) when the FOI was handed to a Special Advisor and how long the Special Advisor held the FOI before returning it, and if they made any requests.

FOI clarification 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2018-04-18
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Special Advisers expenses: FOI release

Number of advisers assigned/engaged by the First Minister. The total cost of the advisers including fees, expenses, travel room and board On 20 February you provided clarification of what you meant by "Advisers": Taxpayer funded political advisers.

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.25(1)
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Companies involved in the defence sector : FOI release

'I would like to request information under the Freedom of Information Act. I would like a copy of all correspondence relating to my previous FoI request sent on 27 November 2017 of the reference FoI/17/02869 and the appeal of the response to this FoI sent on 21 December 2017. The original FoI regarded information relat...

FOI clarification 75 score correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of FOI requests not answered within timescale: FOI release

1. How many FOI requests received by the Scottish Government have the Scottish Government been unable to furnish a full answer to since 1/1/17 to 1/2/18? 2. Can a full list of the information requested for same be provided and a reason/s for the inability to answer each of these FOI requests fully that was given to th...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence spending s.12 s.20 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Flag flying instructions for 2018: FOI release

Flag flying instructions Scotland altered for 2018 re Union Flag In view of the recent press coverage of the above subject, and the apparent difference between 2017 and 2018 instructions, I would like to be advised of the following details: 1. When and where was the decision taken to have a new arrangement for 2018? ...

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.7 s.8
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
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

Number of foxes killed by fox control clubs: EIR release

Information on how many registered hunts there are in Scotland, how many foxes have been killed by hunts (by shooting) as per the 2002 Protection of Wild Mammals Act since 2002 and how many foxes have been killed by hunts (by means other than shooting) as per the 2002 Protection of Wild Mammals Act since 2002. I sough...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contractors for main routes in East Kilbride area: EIR release

'I continually have difficulty having contractors for main routes in the East Kilbride area respond to complaints. To assist me I would ask you for a map of the routes you have contracted out and information on the individual contractors. I would also request that you supply me with a record of the specification for r...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A77 Inspection Defect Summary Report: EIR release

On 01.11.17 on the A77, 500yards inside Turnberry I hit a pothole that had previously been filled in. This resulted in a split wheel and bulge in a brand new tyre. Receipts etc have been submitted to transerve who state they inspect the roads every 7 days so we have no claim. After seeking legal advice we were told due...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish National Investment Bank and Scottish Energy Company: FOI release

You asked for an update on the Scottish National Investment Bank and the Scottish Energy Company. Following a request for clarification this request was narrowed to: The assignment of resources to either project The assignment of staff to either project A list of stakeholders engaged during policy development.

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence contracts s.25(1)
Published
2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland Employability Support Services: FOI release

1. Please provide completed ESPDs (Scotland) documents for Pots 1, 2 and 3 of the Fair Start Scotland Employability Support Services procurement. 2. In relation to Minimum Performance Expectations to provide information on which tenderers would have been removed from the Fair Start Scotland procurement exercise if thi...

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence meetings contracts s.5 s.6 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GIF campaign on Twitter in November 2017: FOI release

1. You asked for all correspondence, including emails, meeting minutes and any other record relating to the videos published on the Scottish Government Twitter page: twitter.com/scotgov/status/926962290959589376 twitter.com/scotgov/status/927128362962731009 twitter.com/scotgov/status/927158582025502701 twitter.com/sco...

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence meetings spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme: FOI release

I am interested in finding out more about the operation of the Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme. In particular I am interested in the following information: 1. For all current registered builders on the scheme, please supply a copy of the registration form and participation agreement that builders m...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.12 14 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence with Migration Advisory Committee: FOI release

'Scottish Government correspondence with the Migration Advisory Committee from September 2014.' We received clarification from you on 1 November that you have asked for correspondence from September 2014 until the present date.

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.28(1) 18 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Contract with Warmworks Scotland LLP: FOI release

Can I have all the contract paperwork for the Warmworks contract.

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection defect summary report, A737 Bypass Road, Beith: EIR release

We would be obliged if you would provide us with the following informationon in relation to the A737 Bypass Road, Beith, at a point just past the BP garage. Has the roadway been adopted for maintenance by the Transport Scotland/Scotland Transerv and was it so adopted on 15th November 2015? Have steps been taken to com...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 8 attachments
Published
2017-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland consultation on cycling proposals: EIR release

Noting that Transport Scotland undertook consultation on cycling proposals with local authorities and various cycling groups you have asked for the following: A. Exactly what Transport Scotland consulted these groups on, especially with regard to the particular area of concern? B. What responses were made by the cons...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Collaborative Content Management and Professional Buying Tools contracts: FOI release

The contract documents and any subsequent amendments/extensions for the Collaborative Content Management and Professional Buying Tools (eSourcing) contracts. Renewal timescales and advertising plans for both contracts.

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.38(1) s.1(1)
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of the rural payments and services website: FOI release

Which company or companies are responsible for developing the Rural Payments and Services website and backend software. How much they claimed the system would cost, how much it has actually so far cost, what the original delivery date was supposed to be, and what the currently scheduled final delivery date is. Which go...

FOI clarification 50 score correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2017-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Travel expenses incurred by Scottish Government employees 2016-17: FOI release

The amount spent by Scottish Government employees in the past year on official travel, broken down by first class and non-first class travel. We sought clarification of your request on 31 May and you confirmed on 1 June that the following information for the financial year 2016-17 was what you required. Air – busines...

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2017-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector