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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Correspondence regarding 'Early Learning and Childcare' report: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers, civil servants and special advisors with Audit Scotland regarding the 'Early Learning and Childcare' report published 15 February 2018. This should include any internal communications, external communications, meetings arranged, requested changes and any other r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Works required for completion of M8/M73/M74: EIR release

The following information: List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the M8/M73/M74 improvement works, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works. The timeframe planned for the completion of 'sn...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Works required for the completion of A9: EIR release

The following information: 1. List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works, 2. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works, 3. The timeframe planned for the completion ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Commissioner for Fair Access discussion paper: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government officials or external parties regarding the 'Commissioner for Fair Access discussion paper: retention, outcomes and destinations' published 23 January 2018. This should include any internal communications, external communications, meetings arranged, requested changes and a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Saltire Prize: FOI release

All correspondence between Ministers and Offices regarding the Saltire Prize in each of the last three years. All correspondence between Ministers/Offices and the Saltire Prize Bid Committee regarding in each of the last three years.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

Request for any correspondence between June 2017 and January 2018 involving Scottish Government Ministers, senior civil servants, special advisers on the topic of differences between the SNIB, SIB and BDB.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Maintenance policy for A1 southbound near Bankton: 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 A1 Southbound approximately 0.5 mile from Bankton. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that ...

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

A1 near Haddington junction - Incident report: EIR release

The incident that occurred on the A1 near the Haddington junction. It is alleged that there was an oil spillage on the road which caused the claimant's vehicle to skid into the central reservation. To help with our enquiries, please confirm if any spillage was reported to you. If so, please confirm when it was reporte...

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

Correspondence with Mandy Rhodes: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) from 1 September 2017 to 1 February 2018 between Mandy Rhodes and Scottish Government Ministers, special advisers or communications staff.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

International Gill Health Initiative meeting in Bergen: EIR release

Details on the "international group called the gill health initiative" which meets annually (as testified by Rob Raynard on 6 February), in particular a copy of the last report and any other documents, emails and other information relating to the last meeting including details of "how the science has moved on, what is ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspection reports, A83 north of Kilkenzie: EIR release

Any recorded defects held by Transport Scotland. I have read your online asset managment plan and would like any recorded information by your road inspectors on their 7 day inspections,phone in system and website. The stretch of road I am wanting information on for the last 2 years from 20/2/16 to 20/2/18 is the A83T ...

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

New Scottish Enterprise Chief Executive correspondence: FOI release

You asked for Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving Scottish Government ministers, senior civil servants or special advisers on the topic of a new Scottish Enterprise chief executive from 1 September 2017 to 8 February 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 24 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Bear Scotland and Transport Scotland road repair information: EIR release

All contact information with Bear Scotland and Transport Scotland regarding the pothole just south of the Fort Augustus straight mile from 1.11.17 to present. Please include call logs, emails, letters and all contact from the public, Police Scotland, Transport Scotland, emails between Bear employees and anything or an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sale of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

Request regarding Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Can the Scottish government provide details of any correspondence between Prestwick Airport and the government relating to potential bidders looking to buy the airport since 2011? If you cannot provide the correspondence due to commercial sensitivity can you provide dates w...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.33(1)
Published
2018-03-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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