Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,878releases indexed
39,518attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,124partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,124 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 4284 s.34(1) 3600 s.39(2) 3485 s.30 2885 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2383 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 14 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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Selection process for 2017 Robert Owen award: FOI release

1. Details of the selection process for the 2017 Robert Owen award. 2. Confirmation of when the decision to give the award to Lindsey Watt was made. 3. Confirmation of when Lindsey Watt was informed that she would receive the 2017 Robert Owen award. 4. Copies of any Scottish Government correspondence related to the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fiona Hyslop's statement on Catalonia: FOI release

Internal correspondence on Fiona Hyslop's Statement on Catalonia from 16 September 2017 and whether any notification was given to the Foreign Office before issuing this statement.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.32(1)
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications between First Minister and Catalonian regional government: FOI release

1. All communications between the office of the First Minister and the Catalonian regional government from 1st January 2016 to date. 2. All communications between ministers of the Scottish Cabinet and the Catalonian regional government from 1st January 2016 to date. On 18 October 2017 we contacted you to seek clarifi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

International Council of Education Advisers report, stakeholder involvement: FOI release

You asked for anything circulated to stakeholders meaning all of those involved in the process of preparing and publishing the report in question, particularly including ICEA members, Scottish government staff, Education Scotland staff and Scottish Ministers. You also asked for comments from all of these individuals.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

A9 and A96 closures due to adverse weather: EIR release

'I was wondering if you could provide any data on road closures on the A9 and on the A96 due to adverse weather in the last 10 years? How many times, how long was it closed etc.?'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information and correspondence on Baby box standard compliance: FOI release

You asked for: In respect of the statement (15 September response) that 'the Baby Box meets all aspects of the standard applicable to it [BS EN 1130-1:1997 Furniture. Cribs and cradles for domestic use]', please confirm which elements of the BS it conforms to. Please reference your response to the relevant sections or...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Communications and Ministerial visits to Glasgow Prestwick Airport: FOI release

Please list all: All ministerial visits by Scottish Government ministers to Glasgow Prestwick Airport since 1 January 2015, by name of minster, date of visit, purpose of visit and names of primary attendees. Please release agendas and minutes for each of the above. All meetings between Scottish Government ministers ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Studies carried out by Transport Scotland for M80: EIR release

A summary and costs of all studies carried out by Transport Scotland for the M80 in the last ten years. This request was clarified to be limited to studies undertaken after the works have been completed, for example the study which led to the decision to extend the Old Inns junction and any other studies thereafter.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency IT Department: FOI release

Information relating to the organisations internal plans and strategies around the following departments: Information Technology A. IM&T, IS, ICT Strategy 2016 (Not Clinical Strategy) B. IM&T, IS, ICT Business/Departmental Plan 2017/18- Update/Version C. IM&T, IS, ICT Department Org Chart For the documents I have ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Initial report by International Council of Education Advisers: FOI release

Any correspondence with members or representatives of the international council of education advisers regarding the publication of its initial report, published July 2017. This should include any feedback on draft documents/findings, any requested changes, discussion of public release, etc. You also asked to provide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2017-10-30
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Wellboat licence applications: EIR release

Full information, including correspondence and application documents, concerning the following two applications, as advertised on your public register, in the weekly report of 4th September: applications 06524 and 06525.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 12 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reasons for stopping Literacy and Numeracy survey: FOI release

Papers and correspondence from and between SG officials, Scottish Government Ministers and Special Advisors on the reasons and justifications for stopping the Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Rural Development Programme, parliamentary questions and correspondence: FOI release

You asked for correspondence between the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division (SGRPID) and Fergus Ewing MSP regarding changes to the budget allocations within the Scottish Rural Development Programme for 2017 and correspondence between the SGRPID and Fergus Ewing MSP in relation to answers to the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Endrick Water SAC fishing categorisation and map: EIR release

Please provide me with full details of the full calculations that determined the Endrick SAC as a Category 3 for season 2018, this is not limited to but should include calculation of total wetted area including a map of such areas for the Endrick and the total catch return numbers not only from the LLAIA but all the ot...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 12 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications with Glasgow Council on fire safety: EIR release

You asked for all internal and external correspondence and communications held between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council which refers to (a) the Ministerial Working Group on building and fire safety, (b) aluminium composite material (ACM), (c) combustible cladding of the same type as used on Grenfell, (d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FOI/EIRs responses which did not release information: FOI release

You asked for details of how many freedom of information and EIR requests the Scottish Government did not publish on their website at the following link, broken down by September, August and July 2017: SG Publications. You would like to receive any information, if it exists, on why these particular FOIs and EIRs were n...

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-10-25
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Joint statement with International Council of Education Advisers: FOI release

You asked for: Name and/or job title of any Scottish Government staff or ministers to have been involved in drafting, reviewing, commenting on, clearing or otherwise forming the joint statement from ICEA members of 21/9/17 School Reform Progress Confirmation of the role played by anyone involved in answer to part 1 of...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-24
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Contractor event to mark completion of Queensferry crossing: EIR release

You asked for information regarding the following: Could you please provide me with the following information regarding the celebration night/nights out for workers and chiefs/bosses celebrating the completion of Queensferry Crossing. Breakdown of the costs involved in the night(s) out i.e bar costs, venue rental, en...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10
Published
2017-10-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Learning disability strategy and Scottish criminal justice agencies: FOI release

You asked for: The information within the 2013 strategy document "The Keys to Life: Improving quality of life for people with learning disabilities". Information to evidence compliance of all Scottish criminal justice agencies including in particular (i) the Scottish Prison Service; (ii) the Risk Management Authority;...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Faults and repairs on Queensferry Crossing: EIR release

You asked for information regarding the following: Could you please provide me with the following information regarding the newly opened Queensferry Crossing from 30 August 2017 until the current date. The number of faults detected on the Queensferry Crossing and details of what the faults were. Cost of repairing the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Golf Tourism Week 2017 correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: a) The contents of all Scottish Government correspondence with PSP Media, Scottish Enterprise and VisitScotland with regard to Scottish Golf Tourism Week 2017. b) All information held regarding promotional materials for the event - including the wording of press releases - and the role of the Cabinet S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Stewart Stevenson meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Stewart Stevenson, then Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, relating to 'tail docking/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications with universities regarding Teach First: FOI release

Copies of any communications between the Scottish Government and any Scottish universities regarding the Teach First organisation or in which the Teach First organisation was discussed; Details (including any associated documents) of any meetings between Scottish Government officials and representatives of any Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Universal basic income and correspondence with Scottish Greens: FOI release

Information on 'any policy work undertaken by the Scottish Government into universal basic income and any correspondence with the Scottish Greens and the Common Weal on this.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

The Glasgow Clyde College (Scotland) Order 2015: FOI release

1. Please supply a copy of the 'Policy Note' prepared by the "Colleges and Young Workforce and SFC Sponsorship Directorate of the Scottish Government, which was circulated to the MSP's and other parties as a background to The Glasgow Clyde College (Removal and Appointment of Board Members) (Scotland) Order 2015 which l...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector