Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,877releases indexed
39,512attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,123partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,123 unclear 7,200 not held 3,071 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4941 s.20 4283 s.34(1) 3599 s.39(2) 3484 s.30 2885 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2383 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1573 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 13 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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Joint Ministerial Committee, Plenary and EU Negotiations forums: FOI release

The briefings provided to Scottish Government Ministers for meetings of the Joint Ministerial Committee of the UK Government and the three Devolved Administrations from 12 July 2017. I would also like to submit the same FOI for meetings between Nicola Sturgeon and Theresa May within the same timeframe. You further cla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.3(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Average traffic speeds for M8 J26 to J19: EIR release

Do you have 2018 speeds for period November 2017 to Jan 2018 to compare? Can you also annotate these more recent winter months on the graphs? It is the traffic flows over this winter that seem to be particularly slow and traffic jams eastbound at night used to occur sometimes but they seem to be occurring all the time ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8 on Eastbound Carriageway: fatal incident report: EIR release

'I would like a copy of the report into the investigation that Transport Scotland said would be undertaken following a fatal RTA on the M8 in 2009, as stated in this news report: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7844476.stm Could you also clarify if the Health and Safety Executive were involved in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Proposed ban on exporting live animals outwith UK: EIR release

(a.) Advice received by Scottish Ministers which informed their recent decision not to support a UK wide ban on the export of live animals outside of the UK, including advice not only from agricultural departments, but also that from the Scottish Government animal welfare division and any other advice received by Minis...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

1. Was a Disability Equality impact assessment undertaken of the footway at the top of the Bogs Brae prior to the commencement of the proposal for the M74/M8/M73 upgrade? 2. What consideration, if any, was made, to widening and improving the footway at the top of the Bogs Brae at the initial design and planning of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Tearfund Scotland incident report: FOI review

Copies of all correspondence including but not limited to, emails, notes of telephone calls, letters, reports and publications concerning allegations of sexual abuse, prostitution or sexual misconduct on Scottish government funded aid or international development projects, or concerning officials, workers or volunteers...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Flag flying policy documents: FOI release

Individual versions of the flag flying policy documents from number one through to 22.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Organisational structure of the Protocol and Honours team: FOI release

1. What is the organisational structure of the Protocol and Honours team? No names necessary just the positions. 2. Who in the Scottish Government/Parliament is the responsible elected and appointed director/manager/officer? I.e. who does the highest officer I the team report to? 3. Who does the team take instruction...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Analysis of penalties imposed by the European Commission: FOI release

Any documentation outlining analysis of the risk of penalties charged by the European Commission for not complying with regulations following missed payments in 2016. Any correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government officials discussing analysis of the risk of penalties charged by the European Commission...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic

Correspondence with the Scottish Fiscal Commission: FOI release

Any correspondence in 2017 or 2018 between Scottish Government Ministers, special advisers or senior civil servants and anyone at the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding GDP growth projections, productivity projections or income tax revenue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Maintenance policy for M77 with inspections reports: EIR release

'I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the M77 GWO DBFO Scheme as stated in your reply, specific location provided below. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maint...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.1 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence on s.124 of Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 :FOI release

I would be grateful for copies of any correspondence and minutes of meetings or telephone calls Transport Scotland has had with: Aberdeen Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Inverness Airport, Sumburgh Airport, Police Scotland, Aberdeen City, City of Edinburgh Council, Renfrewshire ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fife Council's application for Scotland City Region Deal: FOI Review

Communication between Fife Council and the Scottish Government relating to Fife Council's application for the Edinburgh & SE Scotland City Region Deal and the Tay Cities Deal.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.33 s.25(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-04-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

The upkeep and condition of Bute House: FOI release

Details all communication the Scottish Government has had regarding the upkeep and condition of Bute House, the First Minister's official residence, over the past three years. This may include copies of emails and other correspondence with Historic Environment Scotland the National Trust, as well as any building report...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.39(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to the handling of an FOI: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information: All correspondence regarding FOI/18/00444 within the Scottish Government. Information should include: correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

First Minister's accommodation during Bute House essential maintenance: FOI release

(A) Please provide details of the First Minister's accommodation after she moved out of Bute House due to essential maintenance. Please provide all communications (emails, memos etc) discussing the subject and also list (to the date of the FoI response): 1. The accommodation (eg hotel) where she has been accommodated ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.39(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of public relations, media and press officers: FOI release

1. The number of public relations, media and press officers/staff employed by the Scottish Government. This should only include civil servants, and not special advisers or political spokesmen/women. 2. The amount of money the Scottish Government has spent paying the salary of these staff in the last three years. 2a. ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence special advisers spending s.2A s.2 s.38(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Flood Prevention Schemes submitted for approval: EIR release

'Please provide information on how many Flood Prevention Schemes have been submitted to you for approval since the enactment of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, where it is the Local Authorities intention to implement the scheme through private land holdings without consent and there are unresolved object...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A77: Defects inspections and repair programme: EIR release

Can you provide copies of inspections since Christmas, what defects were noted and associated repair programme for these (for both the A77 and the DBFO company). Who oversees the governance of this and ensure the correct action being taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 10 attachments
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of any reports of racism 2015-2018: FOI release

Details of any reports of racism in the Scottish Government for each of the last three years, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 so far.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with Prince of Wales regarding education policy: FOI release

Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the Prince of Wales or his representatives regarding education policy and/or educational provision in Scotland relating to Early Years education, primary and secondary education, Further education or secondary education. Communication between Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo: FOI release

1. All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) in relation to the giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates starting 22/...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Business case for centre for regional inclusive growth: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI for the business case for the centre for regional inclusive growth; for how far the Scottish Government is into the development of the website and for expected costs and spending to date for the project.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-20
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Farm subsidies paid to WR Lawson Ltd: FOI release

All amounts paid in farm subsidies (of whatever kind) over the past ten years to the Firm of William Russell. All amounts paid in farm subsidies (of whatever kind) over the past ten years to WR Lawson.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Applications for the use of sensitive words: FOI release

1. The number of applications received by your organisation to use sensitive words in calendar year 2017; 2. The number of applications received by your organisation to use sensitive words in calendar year 2017 that were subsequently approved; 3. The names of each of the proposed businesses that applied to your organ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38 14 attachments
Published
2018-04-18
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector