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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Tender for 'Attracting High Quality Graduates into Teaching': FOI release

1. The names of each individual or organisation to bid for the Scottish Government's Tender for "Attracting High Quality Graduates into Teaching" 2. the bid documents from the chosen supplier (n.b. This should be taken to mean all documents submitted) 3. the evaluation of the top three bids 4. the projected total fi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.5 s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Prestwick Airport – CEO and Asset Value: FOI release

a) Provide any relevant information and correspondence related to the departure of Prestwick Airport's CEO b) A calculation of how the Scottish government's investment into Prestwick Airport has increased the value of the airport's asset value?

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Chief Constable's leave of absence, communications with SPA: FOI release

Any information related to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice's dealings with the Scottish Police Authority in relation to the Chief Constable's leave of absence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Chief Constable's leave of absence, communications with SPA: FOI release

Any correspondence, letters, emails, notes of meetings or calls, or any other documents relating to communication between the SPA and the Scot Gov regarding the Chief Constable's leave of absence, since 01/01/17.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Defect summary report and complaints record for A90: EIR release

A pothole on the A90. The pot hole is approx 200 metres before the layby under the Brechin Castle Centre, before the junction with the A935. Please send us a copy of your maintenance/inspection records and complaints made about the road.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Malawi Leaders of Learning Project: FOI release

The request is for the following documentation in relation to the Malawi Leaders of Learning project: Full application including budget and logframe End of year reports and budget Mid term reports Final report

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence 24 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Sand Patch Test: EIR release

With regard to the Sand Patch test results provided by Breedon, answers appreciated to the following questions (which I have numbered consecutively from my previous submission) also under a FOI/ Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) request: 12. As 60% of the Determination of Texture Depth tests...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 75 score correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Online tests for school pupils: FOI release

How many schools have applied for an alternative to the online tests? Please make it clear how many of the schools are primary and how many are secondary. Please name each school and make it clear why each school requested an alternative to the online test. For instance did they lack the technology to deliver the tests...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Appointment to the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland: FOI release

The following information was requested: "how many applicants were there, how many were shortlisted, and what are the diversity statistics related to" the recent Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland appointment round.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

A96 and Nairn Bypass: EIR release

"…Copies of all documents including correspondence which has taken place with landowners who are believed to be the Cawdor Estates (of one of the companies or trusts associated therewith) in relation to the whole matter for the route for the dualled A96 and Nairn Bypass as it relates to the MacKinnon's land"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any documentation sent between the Scottish Government - or representatives of - and the Education and Skills Committee with regards to the Children and Young People (Information Sharing) Bill since September 2017. Full details of any communication between the Scottish Government – or representatives of – and the Educ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Minister FOI e-mail correspondence: FOI release

Emails sent to the FOI SpAds PO email address from Scottish Ministers or their staff or offices in January 2018 Emails sent from the FOI SpAds PO email address to Scottish Ministers or their staff in January 2018

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-14
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Former Chief Constable of Police Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence made or received by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson, and his office in relation to Phil Gormley's case, from July 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) s.36(1) 18 attachments
Published
2018-03-14
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Perth and Kinross Planning Application 16/02156/AMM: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. I would like to request copies of all emails and other correspondence between Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government relating to Pe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland SARF project on aquaculture: EIR release

All information held by Marine Scotland in relation to [the SARF project on aquaculture consenting] including any meetings held, details of tendering for the project, any scoping of the project, terms of reference, details of interim and final delivery and so on. This should also include all correspondence between MS a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2018-03-13
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Central FOI e-mail address: FOI release

In a recent release to me, government documents revealed the existence of a central email address identified as 'FOI SpAds PO' Please confirm The date on which this address was set up On whose instruction the address was set up Who has access to emails sent to this address Please also release Any guidance or other ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.1 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-13
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Future plan for Scottish fisheries post-Brexit: FOI release

Email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government officials regarding a future plan for Scottish fisheries post-Brexit (date range: 1/6/16-5/2/18); Email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government officials on the adaption of the CFP as a consequence of Brexit (date range: 1/6/16-5/2/18...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Diseases and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

Information on diseases (including sea lice) and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

HMIe reports carried out on George Watson's College: FOI release

All HMIe reports carried out on George Watson's College since 2013; in particular you are interested in the report carried out at the school after the three day inspection on 4, 5, 6 September 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Union Flag in 2018: FOI release

For any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving any of: Liz Lloyd, Nicola Sturgeon, special advisers, Ministers or communications staff on the subject of the Union Flag/Union Jack in 2018 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38 24 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

VMS and sightings fishing data ICES Rectangles 50F0,50F1,51F0,51F1: EIR release

The following VMS and sightings fishing data: ICES Rectangles 50F0, 50F1, 51F0 and 51F1 for 2014 to 2017 If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed We understand that some of the information may need to be redacted.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 85 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Freedom of Information Act and Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

You asked for civil servant briefings and correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) on the FOI Act to Scottish Government Ministers and special advisers in December 2017, January 2018 and February 2018 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications with the email address foi@spa.pnn.police.uk: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between the email address 'foi@spa.pnn.police.uk' and any of: special advisers (including the special adviser FOI email account), communications staff, civil servants, Ministers, and/or Scottish Gover...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with HM Government of Gibraltar: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) in 2017 or 2018 between Scottish Government Ministers and HM Government of Gibraltar.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Advertisement spend for Road Traffic Regulation Orders: FOI release

Information on the annual spend in the local press of Road Traffic Regulation Orders (when there are going to be road closures etc) both the consultation and the Order. A history of annual spends or just your latest years figures would be fantastic.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport