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

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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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8,123 matching releases

Correspondence with Ineos: EIR release

1. Copies of correspondence - including letters; emails; notes from phone calls - between the following Scottish Government directorates: Energy & Climate Change Environment & Forestry And Ineos; Ineos Shale and/or any lawyers/consultants representing the interests of Ineos and/or Ineos Shale between September 1 and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Non domestic rates on sporting rights: FOI release

For the dates 1 January 2016 to 20 February 2018: Correspondence between SNH and the Scottish Government regarding non-domestic rates on sporting rights Correspondence between Forestry Commission and the Scottish Government regarding non-domestic rates on sporting rights

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting with representatives from ExxonMobil: FOI release

(a) A copy of any pre-meeting briefing; confirmation of all people in attendance at all meetings; agendas for all meetings; notes or minutes taken and/or action points decided during all meetings; and any post meeting briefings in relation to all meetings between any Scottish Government Minister(s) and any representati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence and any records of that correspondence (including minutes, records of phone calls, agendas, meetings, emails, letters, handwritten notes etc.) between (i) Kenneth Hogg and (ii) Paul Johnston or anyone in Michael Matheson's private office (including the minister himself) on the subject of the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A9 Dualling project, safety incidents report: EIR release

Information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) relating to the A9 Dualling project. Specifically, you asked for: How many safety incidents have taken place on the project since work began in September 2015, to the present day. While I do not expect the names of the people involved to be relea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Belief bodies prescribed under Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977: FOI release

Information relating to requests from belief bodies to become prescribed under the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977, as amended by the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014. Specifically you asked for all correspondence between belief bodies and civil servants relating to requests to become prescribed as above...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

The number and detailed list of unfinished works along the M74 (such as speed camera and information boards to be installed).

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

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty Project: EIR release

For the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: 1. What provisions have been made for tourist signage: What content will be displayed on these signs? Will tourists routes be signed? Will nearby national parks, National Trust properties and Historic Scotland properties be signed? 2. How many matrix broads/variable message...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.4
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, River Don bridge: EIR release

Can you please tell me the latest estimated opening date of the AWPR. Please send me a copy of the highest level project plan with major milestones, including the completion of the River Don bridge. Will it be opened in sections?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning permission appeals made to DPEA: FOI release

How many planning permission appeals were made to the Scottish Government Planning and Environmental Division from Property Developers from January 2017 until December 2017? (The term 'Property Developers' refers to a person/company that make money by building houses). How many of the above planning permission appeals...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ferries procurement review stakeholder engagement: FOI release

Only 2 locations, Stornoway and Benbecula are CHFS specific. TS would appear to assume, that meetings in Oban and Glasgow would cover the rest of the CHFS network…Please forward a copy of, (alt link to) the minutes of these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data: EIR release

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data, specifically species counts from semi-quantitative/single pass surveys or the first pass of a quantitative survey – if available. For the most recent 10 years – or near enough. In your intial request you asked that the data include should include; species, abundance, date, location;...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Part-time lights operating on Raigmore Interchange, Inverness: EIR release

"Please note that one of our Policyholders was involved in an incident on the Raigmore Interchange, Inverness on 4/8/17. We believe the time of incident to be just before 4pm. We have been advised that the traffic lights do not become operational until 4pm in this area. I have attached some images from the accident ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LED lighting spend and High Mast Lighting replacement: EIR release

Information on an FOI basis on Scotland Transerv and how they are procuring their Street Lighting LED Lanterns as I believe they are not getting best value and not carrying out an open tender process whilst spending Public Money given to them by Transport Scotland. Question – 1. Please provide details on all Scotland...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.5 s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Expressions of interest for a district heating loan: FOI release

How many expressions of interest have been made for a district heating loan under the District Heating Loan Fund between 2011 and 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Marine Scotland's use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

A series of 21 questions about Marine Scotland's past and current policies and practices regarding fish farms, including the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices ("ADDs").

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 Dualling project apprenticeships: EIR release

a) The number of apprenticeships delivered along the A9 Dualling project and b) the number of apprenticeships promised by contractors along the various stretches of the A9 Dualling.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Changes to greening rules by EU: EIR release

Email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and civil servants regarding changes to greening rules by the EU, between dates 1/1/16-25/2/18.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Meetings with leader of Glasgow City Council: FOI release

A list of meetings, the attendance and minutes of any meetings between the leader of Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and/or the First Minister of Scotland between May 2017 and the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Traffic lights operating on Myrekirk roundabout in Dundee: EIR release

Reported faults in respect of the traffic lights operating on the Myrekirk roundabout in Dundee affecting said lights on 18 July 2017 Details of maintenance carried out on the traffic lights at the above location between 18/07/17 and 25/07/17

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

SuDS ponds serving M8 junction 6 at Newhouse: EIR release

I am writing to request design documentation associated with the recently constructed SuDS ponds currently serving the M8 junction 6 at Newhouse, as detailed in the attached document which I obtained from your website.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 14 attachments
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Invitations to Tender for ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper: FOI release

1. i. any or all correspondence between Transport Scotland and Serco Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (SCSL) relating to the withdrawal of the shared sleeper cabin option for single travellers; ii. any or all correspondence held in Transport Scotland relating to this change including but not limited to the initial request, int...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications with Scottish Council for Independent Schools: FOI release

Copies of any communication between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools from January 2015 – present and excluding materials related to Scottish Government working groups unless those groups relate specifically to the operations of private schools (so, for example, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 20 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics: FOI release

Any correspondence between any minister or staff member of Culture, Tourism and Major Events Directorate and Creative Scotland regarding Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics (FREIGHT DESIGN (SCOTLAND) LIMITED of 49 Virginia Street, Glasgow, G1 1TS) between July, 2010 and September 2017'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector