Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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Consultations on Mental Health Tribunal Practice and Procedure Rules 2005: FOI release

You requested the following information: ‘I would like to find out more about the Mental Health Tribunal Practice and Procedure Rules 2005, and how they came into being as subordinate legislation. I would like access to: 1. the individual consultation responses which were published, and 2. the government's analysis o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-16
Reference
FOI/19/00814
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Best Start Grant Lessons Learned paper: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide the Social Security Scotland Best Start Grant Lessons Learned paper.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-16
Reference
FOI/19/00697
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FOI redactions process under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): FOI release

Further to this article about the quality of your FOI responses and redaction - https://theferret.scot/sturgeon-nuclear-waste-protestor/ can you please provide the following information: What software/program was used to redact the documents? Have staff been trained with regards to redaction of FOI and information rig...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00783
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Nigg Bay marine licence 05965/16/0: EIR release

You asked for: “Copies of any and all revisions to Marine Licence - Construction 05965/16/0 issued on 4 November 2016 including any revisions issued after 15 August 2018 by Marine Scotland (MS-LOT) in relation to blasting and/or drilling issued to Aberdeen Harbour Board for the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Ni...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/01004
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Treatment of potential oil spillage A84 at Kilmahog: EIR release

“I’m looking to obtain some information on the treatment of a road following a potential oil spillage which took place on the evening of 13th August 2018. A84 at Kilmahog (near Callander) at between approximately 20:30 – 22:30hrs Were Bear Scotland called out with a spreader truck and sand to treat the road? At what t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00893
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Justice meeting with Call It Out: FOI release

1) All briefing documents created in advance of Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf’s meeting with ‘Call It Out’ on or around 13/03/2019. 2) A list of everyone present at the meeting and its location. 3) Any notes taken at the meeting. 4) Any minutes created of the meeting. 5) Any action points created afte...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00808
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Traffic signals at Methven Primary School on the A85: EIR release

A85 Methven Primary We are involving all the authorities in looking at speeding measures and are waiting for response from Police Scotland regarding statistics for speeding motorists. Can you please advise how many times the puffin crossing has been out of action for say the past 12 months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-04-12
Reference
FOI/19/00891
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government correspondence with colleagues in Northern Ireland Executive: FOI release

You have asked for copies of: “all communications sent from the Scottish Office to your collleagues in the N I Office, Belfast”. Firstly, I would just wish to point for the sake of clarity that your request has been considered on the basis of ‘ all communications sent from the Scottish Government to your colleagues in ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-12
Reference
FOI/19/00707
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Teaching in a Diverse Scotland Report publication: FOI appeal

1) Copies of all correspondence and communication between the Scottish Government (including the Working Group and members of the Working Group) tasked with drafting this report) and the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, including minutes or notes of meetings/discussions, records of phone conversations, evidenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/18/03373 Appeal
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland - road studs replaced and total road miles maintained: EIR release

I would very much appreciate information for the number of Road Studs that are replaced Annually in Scotland (the most recent year you have on record would be fine and just one year) could you please specify the year they relate to? Could you also tell me the total miles of roads that you maintain/look after?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/19/00770
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Security Programme Delivery Manager, membership of boards/governance groups: FOI release

You asked for details of all boards or governance groups that the social security programme delivery manager has been a member of or participated during the following periods: June - December 2017 January - December 2018 January 2019 to date. You also asked for a copy of the full membership of each of these boards or g...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/19/00446
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Job description for the Social Security programme delivery manager: FOI release

You asked for: a copy of the role remit or job description for the social security programme delivery manager and how long this role has been established for; details of who the social security programme delivery manager reports to and who approves the invoices for payment in respect of the role; details of the civi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/19/00448
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Appointment of the Chair of the State Hospital, correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information: All correspondence, memos or notes including meetings and phone calls relating to the appointment of Kenny MacAskill as Chair of the State Hospital whether from by or to officials, special advisers and Ministers; All notes or diary entries for meetings between officials, specia...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-09
Reference
FOI/19/00649
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Processing information relating to specified Mortality Event Reports: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to Mortality Event Reports MRT00751, MRT00797, MRT00806, MRT00814: The date Marine Scotland/FHI was notified and/or became aware of each mortality event. The method of communication by which the mortality event came to be known by Marine Scotland/FHI. Please provide ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-04-09
Reference
FOI/19/00692
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland and ScotRail correspondence - adjustments of performance benchmarks: FOI appeal

A copy of all correspondence between Transport Scotland and ScotRail, TS officials and SG regarding adjustments to the performance benchmarks set out in the ScotRail franchise; and other documentation TS hold regarding the decision.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-08
Reference
FOI/18/02719
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Presumption against short prison sentences – First Minister, Cabinet Secretary correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. copies of any letters/emails sent by members of the public to the First Minister on the subject of the Scottish Government’s plan to introduce a presumption against prison sentences of up to 12 months. This should be limited to 1 September 2017 to present. 2. copies of any letters/emails sent by membe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-08
Reference
FOI/201900000791
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Creel Fishermen's Federation meetings information: FOI release

Details of any dates times and minutes relating to meetings between Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation in the years: • 2016 • 2017 • 2018

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-08
Reference
FOI/19/00704
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Recruitment details for Education Scotland vacancy IRC66603IOE HM Inspector: FOI release

You requested the following for vacancy IRC66603IOE HM Inspector. 1. Number of applications 2. Number of internal applicants (already working for Education Scotland) 3. Number of interview stages 4. Number of people interviewed at each stage 5. Number of people interviewed under "double tick" scheme 6. Number of ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-04-08
Reference
FOI/19/00924
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon First Minister - correspondence on performance of ScotRail: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters,emails or otherwise) in November and December 2018 addressed to Nicola Sturgeon on the performance of ScotRail.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00490 & FOI/19/00759
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Michael Matheson - correspondence on the performance of ScotRail: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) in November and December 2018 addressed to Michael Matheson on the performance of ScotRail.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00493 & FOI/19/00822
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Staff for First Minister trips to United States and France: FOI release

Please can you provide me with the names of those who accompanied First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on her trip to the United States of America and Canada last month (February 2019)? Additionally, the names of those who accompanied First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on her trip to France a week later (also February 2019)...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1)
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00774
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Non-religious bodies - requests prescribed under Marriage (Scotland) Act correspondence: FOI release

You asked for copies of all correspondence since 22 January 2018 between bodies other than religious bodies and civil servants, relating to requests to become prescribed under the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977, as amended by the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/201900000708
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary, Michael Russell, Correspondence on second EU membership referendum: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence received or sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations and former Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe, Michael Russell MSP, regarding a second referendum on EU membership since September 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00740
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector