Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,875releases indexed
39,508attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,122partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,122 unclear 7,200 not held 3,070 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4940 s.20 4282 s.34(1) 3598 s.39(2) 3483 s.30 2885 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2383 s.10(4) 1989 s.11(2) 1573 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-07 11 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 924 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Funding and correspondence in relation to Oxfam projects: FOI release

Details of all funding provided by the Scottish Government to Oxfam (including Oxfam Scotland, Oxfam UK and Oxfam worldwide). Details should include the amount and the purpose it was given. Details of correspondence (including letters, emails and records of any phone calls) between Scottish Government Ministers and off...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 38 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency's energy management system: EIR release

Information regarding the Scottish Public Pension Agency's contract relating to their energy management system. Not all organisations have energy management system and if the organisation does not have one please ignore the contractual part of my request (1-6) and concentrate on questions 7-12. 1. The supplier who pro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Visit of Malawian President Peter Mutharika to Scotland: FOI release

The content of all documents associated with the recent visit of Malawian premier Peter Mutharika to Scotland, including schedules of all meetings, minutes from those meetings, and background briefings prepared before them. Also a breakdown of expenses associated with the trip including flights, hotels, restaurants and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) s.32 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Briefings to Ministers: Scottish Growth Scheme, grants/loans: FOI release

Briefings by Scottish Government Civil Servants to Ministers on the Scottish Growth Scheme on or before 6 September 2016; for a list of all grants and loans made through the Scottish Growth Scheme since its creation to date and if the expected payments through the Growth Scheme are still anticipated to be worth £500 mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.38 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Road closure figures A83 Inveraray to Tarbet 2017: FOI release

The A82 road closure figures for 2017,section between Inveraray and Tarbet. This was later clarified to the A83. As the information requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with the request under those Regula...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minute of meeting with Fiona Hyslop MSP: FOI release

A copy of the minute of your meeting with Fiona Hyslop on 19 April.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Report: A77 Trunk road speed limit Revocation Order:FOI release

A copy of the Report on which the Minister based his decision regarding the A77 Trunk Road (Bogend to Dutchhouse)(50MPH Speed Limit) Revocation Order 2011.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

SASA's objection/agreement and related application/correspondence re Garden District: EIR release

a. A copy of SASA's original objection to the planning application for a "Garden District" next to SASA's land b. A copy of subsequent correspondence with the applicant and their agents in relation to the application c. A copy of the documents forming the "agreement" with the applicant that led to SASA's withdrawal o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 26 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

2017/18 Correspondence: HIE on Scottish National Investment Bank:FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Enterprise, Highland and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Government on the Scottish National Investment Bank in the past year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Location of Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all records held by the Scottish Government which reference North Ayrshire in relation to the location decision for the new Social Security Scotland locations.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Representation of the People Act 1918: centenary funding: FOI review

'When the idea of the fund announced by the First Minister was first floated within government and copies of a paper trail [including emails, memos, minutes, and position papers] setting out the key points of development from the original idea to the day the announcement was made; If not in the above, copies notes, ema...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.21(4) s.29(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-05-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Plan of temporary junction between A1 and A1087: EIR release

Plan of temporary junction between A1 and A1087 on 15th June 2017, the date from which it was to take effect and the time at which it was put in place, any other relevant information such as start and completion dates of works.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Future of Flood Risk Management in Scotland: EIR release

The 'Regulatory Impact Assessment of Proposals for Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Bill' published on 3 September 2008 advises at Section 3, 3.4 and 3.5 that a consultation document was released in 2007 and had a response from 145 organisations. I have been unable to locate these on your website and I would therefore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 28 attachments
Published
2018-05-24
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of pupils under 18 excluded from schools: FOI release

How many under 18s were permanently excluded from state funded schools during the 2016/17, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014 and 2012/2013 periods. How many under 18s were excluded for a fixed period from state funded schools during the 2016/17, 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2013/2014 and 2012/2013 periods.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2018-05-23
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Employment contract for a Salaried Reporter: FOI release

'As you have raised the question regarding the Employment contract for a Salaried Reporter, and for the avoidance of doubt, it would perhaps be pertinent that this document is also supplied.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-23
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Craibstone and Dyce junctions: payments through Non-Profit Distributing: EIR release

The full payment schedule for the AWPR/B-T project, in terms of the Scottish Government payments through its Non Profit Distributing model to the individuals or organisations undertaking the project/programme. I would like the information to contain: 1. The payment period (in years) for the whole project and what pay...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-05-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Management of the M77 and A77: EIR release

Records of monitoring inspections (and findings) in connection with term contracts for the management and maintenance of the roadway of M77 motorway and A77 (Fenwick to Kilmarnock (bellfield interchange) ) since 1/12/2017 ito present in connection with the aforesaid roads maintained by balfour beatty connect M77 GSO co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Split payments of Universal Credit: FOI release

The papers regarding split payments provided to stakeholders at, in advance of, and after meetings held on 1 September 2017, 2 October 2017, 30 October 2017, 15 December 2017 and since January 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings spending s.29(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Catch statistics held for Loch Lomond/River Leven system: EIR release

All catch statistics held for all areas of the Loch Lomond/ River Leven system. Particularly: River Leven River Endrick River Fruin Clyde Estuary

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of the FinTech Scotland business plan : FOI release

Details of the FinTech Scotland business plan established between the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and the University of Edinburgh.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.30 20 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Strategy for Autism engagement excercise: FOI release

Those responses [to the Scottish Strategy for Autism's engagement exercise] that included any reference to ASD in the criminal justice system.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish medical school's teaching of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME): FOI release

1A. You state that the "CSO will seek external independent peer review of received applications…" and that "any successful application will have therefore had its experimental plan reviewed by independent experts…" As set-out in my initial email, given the current teaching in Scottish medical schools of Myalgic Encepha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care

MPA fisheries management rules: EIR release

Number of incidents reported to Marine Scotland of suspected or actual infringements of MPA fisheries management rules (hereafter 'incidents') since 22 May 2017 until present day. The number of reported incidents which were subsequently investigated by Marine Scotland. The number of individual vessels these incidents r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence on golf course proposal Coul Links Sutherland: EIR release

You asked for all information in our possession showing or tending the entire communications between the Department of Food, Rural Affairs and Agriculture (DEFRA) and the Scottish Government and/or Scottish Natural Heritage showing or tending to show the extent to which DEFRA has communicated any request, information o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Social Security once for Scotland approach: FOI release

I refer to the "once-for-Scotland" approach referred to by the Minister for Social Security in the Daily Record on 24 January 2018. Please provide any internal correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and its staff ahead of, and following the meeting, relating to the approach that the Minister spoke of. P...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 14 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector