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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8,387 matching releases

Home Office discussions regarding Undercover Policing: FOI release

Undercover Policing Public (Pitchford) Inquiry to cover Scotland 1. Copies of the letters sent by the Home Office on 11 January 2016, 9 March 2016 and 25 July 2016, and any responses (email, written or notes of verbal conversation) provided by the Scottish Government in return. 2. The statement released by the Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Land at Park of Keir, Dunblane: EIR release

All and any correspondence and documents between all and any parties in relation to the erection Of 3 Agricultural Buildings And Workshop/Office/Staff Accommodation Building And Land Engineering (In Part Retrospect) Land 200 Metres South East Of A M Howie Yard, Yettes Road, Dunning for the duration of the case.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Risks to road workers clearing litter on road network:EIR release

I have observed signs on trunk roads and motorways indicating that 'Clearing litter risks the lives of road workers'. I want to know, how many lives have been lost and how many serious and notifiable injuries have occurred to road workers while litter picking over the past 5 years on the national road network managed b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan: EIR Response

LDP-340-1 Perth and Kinross Development Plan Examination. You requested the following information relevant to the examination of the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan, specifically in respect to Issue 21 : Perth Strategic Development Plan Area – West/North West Perth : The submission sent by The Muir Group (07...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Flooding on M8 Eastbound at Junction 28: EIR release

Flooding Lane 3 M8 Eastbound at Junction 28. With reference to the above named subject. Please can you investigate the reason there is still flooding at this location. Even though I have reported this on several occasions. Also under the freedom of information can you please supply the number of times flooding at thi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

European Protected Species licensing: EIR release

I have assumed from your references to Scottish legislation and your location that you are interested in how European Protected Species (EPS) licensing works in Scotland or in Scottish waters. My answers should be read in the context of matters for which the Scottish Ministers have devolved responsibility. You asked f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.44(2) s.15 s.39 s.43 s.49 s.9 s.46 s.42 s.41
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of Brexit on Health and Social Care: FOI release

1. Any written assessment of the effects of leaving (a) European Union (b) the European Medicines Agency (c) Euratom on (i) the Scottish NHS (ii) the Scottish NHS workforce (iii) Scottish patient access to medicines and treatments; 2. Written records of any communications within the last six months between Health and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17 s.28(1) s.30 s.28 16 attachments
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Outstanding Common Agricultural Policy payments: EIR release

You have asked for information on outstanding Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments, and in particular a breakdown of the 971 outstanding payments as at 4 August 2017, and also a breakdown of the outstanding payments as at 21 August 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.57
Published
2017-09-11
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Noise contours for Edinburgh Airport: EIR release

You asked for copies of the noise contours for Edinburgh airport.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2017-09-11
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Variations to CHFS PSO contract with CalMac: FOI release

A list as well as the business cases for the variations to the CHFS PSO contract with CalMac.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.33(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister meeting John McFarlane, Barclays' Chairman, 2016: FOI release

Information relating to the First Minister's meeting with John McFarlane, Chairman of Barclays, on December 1, 2016. To include all briefing papers prepared for the meeting. All communications (emails, letters etc.) regarding the organisation of the meeting and after the meeting. Any notes, minutes or action points tak...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

First Minister meeting Chinese Ambassador to the UK: FOI release

(1) All briefing papers prepared for the First Minister's meeting with Mr Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Ambassador to the UK, on 2 December, 2016. (2) All communications (emails, letters etc.) regarding the organisation of the meeting and after the meeting. (3) Any notes, minutes or action points taken following the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Details and salaries of Special Advisers: FOI release

You have requested information on the number of Special Advisers, who they are and how much they are paid.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Briefings for Fiona Hyslop's meetings in Japan: FOI release

All briefings prepared for Fiona Hyslop for meetings in Japan between February 11, 2017 and February 18, 2017. All minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Dan Mulhall, Irish Ambassador: FOI release

All briefings prepared for the First Minister's meeting with Dan Mulhall, Irish Ambassador on December 2, 2016; and all communications, minutes, action points or notes taken following the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Information on Clune Park Estate in Port Glasgow: EIR release

You asked for all information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Clune Park Estate in Port Glasgow over the last 3 years. You also asked for the dates of all meetings with Inverclyde Council or other bodies in relation to Clune Park Estate in Glasgow and all documents and emails pertaining to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

A96 Dualling Hardmuir to Fochabers assessment criteria: EIR release

In regard to the A96 dualling proposal (Hardmuir to Fochabers) I was advised at the recent Public Consultation that the routes now identified are the remaining viable options, from which a Preferred Option would be identified late 2018. There were previously several more options which I was advised have now been disco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling, reasons for Pluscarden rejection: EIR release

The reason(s) Transport Scotland (TS) gave for their rejection of Option 'N' (Pluscarden area). Note that the reply may be used in a report. Could TS also please qualify that a fee is due for using the information for report use?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

High Level Group on Planning Performance, Minutes: EIR release

You asked for all minutes taken at all 10 meetings of the High Level Group on Planning Performance and a full list of its members.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

FM attendance at the Hunter Charity Foundation event: FOI release

You have requested whether the First Minister or indeed any other members of the ministerial team or Scottish Government staff were in attendance at the Hunter Foundation Charity event? If so, who attended? Furthermore, if they attended as the guests of other attendees, please confirm which people or organisations pro...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Underground grid connection, Kenly Wind Farm planning appeal: FOI release

PPA-250-2278 Plannning permission appeal: Underground grid connection midpoint, Lathokar, St Andrews, Fife (Kenly Wind Farm). Copies of all correspondence which is not available on the web (letters and emails), notes of meetings, notes of telephone calls, any additional information which has not been published and whic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Ministerial briefing for Mental Health meeting: FOI release

a copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport with regard to the meeting with Calum Campbell of NHS Lanarkshire in relation to the meeting on Mental Health held on 7th March 2017; a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transition Training Fund spend: EIR release

How much of the £12,000,000 Transition Training Fund has been used to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with the management of Highland Spring: FOI release

I would like to know more about the nature of the contact between the Scottish Government and the management of Highland Spring following the publicised comments by Les Montgomery of that company in respect to the potential threat of an independence referendum affecting business confidence. Specifically, who made the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Conversation between FM and EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier:FOI release

The text of the conversation between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP and the European Union's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier during their meeting in Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector