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

Communications between FM and Chinese Government since 2016: FOI release

1) A breakdown of all communications between the First Minister and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 2) All correspondence between the First Minister and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 3) All minutes and notes taken of telephone communications between the First Minister and the Chinese Government sinc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Audit Scotland report 'Managing New Financial Powers' correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland relating to the Audit Scotland report entitled Managing New Financial Powers: an update between the firsts draft and the final document released in March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to clean-up of Broxden roundabout 10-06-2017: EIR release

All information and reports relating to the clean-up of Broxden roundabout on 10 June 2017 be supplied. Please note that it our belief that this incident happened as a result of negligence and will be looking to recover the losses from the negligent party as a result.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Inspection logs for A75 Annan Road towards Dumfries: EIR release

Inspection, maintenance and repair logs/notes and any other relevant documentation for the A75 Annan Road towards Dumfries, specifically the slip road to turn into Shell Collin Service, for the period covering 31 January 2015 to 31 January 2017; and details of the system used to identify and subsequently repair road de...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of distance marker locations for junctions: EIR release

Details of the distance marker locations for junctions, service areas and toll plazas on roads where such signs have been installed (or a list detailing the distances of such on motorways and major dual carriageways).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road defects categories and response times: EIR release

I refer to the letter referenced NW/A82/17/1208, dated 22.06.17. I need several statements made in the above letter clarified. I would like a definition of what exactly is a "CAT 1" as there is no description given in the letter. Please provide me with a list of "CATs" and a description of each. In the letter it stat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Audit Scotland report 'Scotland's Colleges 2017' - correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland relating to the Audit Scotland report entitled Scotland's Colleges 2017 between the first draft and the final document released on 22nd June.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Economy minister Keith Brown's meetings in Germany: FOI release

All briefings prepared for economy minister Keith Brown's meetings in Germany between March 5, 2017 and March 8, 2017; and all minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting of Medical Undergraduate Group 15 May 2017: FOI release

The details of the discussions held by the Medical Undergraduate Group regarding medical undergraduate numbers at its meeting held on 15 May 2017 and the minutes taken at the meeting of the Medical Undergraduate Group on 15 May 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Health and social care, Public sector

M8 (Baillieston-to-Newhouse) full details of the compensation sums: FOI release

Full details of the compensation sums agreed by (or on behalf of) The Scottish Ministers with all claimants affected by the above mentioned Compulsory Purchase Order.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Clackmannanshire Bridge high wind closures in January 2015: EIR release

The following information: The Policy and Guidelines regarding the monitoring, control and closure of the Clackmannanshire Bridge in high winds in place during January 2015. The orders issued regarding the closure of the Clackmannanshire Bridge during January 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.67
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on safety inspections of A82 in 2017: FOI release

Information on safety inspections (how and when) of the A82 from the 4th January 2017 – 4th of July 2017 Information on when maintenance was last done on the following stretch of road and reports of potholes/areas of road surface missing: A82 from Inveruglas going north for five miles to ensure I have the information I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minutes of meetings around High Hedges Scotland Act: FOI release

Any legal advice offered by Scottish Government lawyers on the High Hedges Scotland Act that impacts on how the Act is applied in relation to "hedges" and the minutes of meetings around the Act both before and after coming into law. On 13 July 2017, you asked to limit the FOI request to 'what the Minister knows and th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cat's eye road markings on M8 Motorway: FOI release

"I was driving recently on the M8 Motorway on the section to the east of the newly constructed section when I was concerned that the cat's eyes do not appear to be working properly. Please let me know: Do the cat's eye road markings on this stretch of road comply with all relevant regulations? Frequency of inspection...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Roadworks on southbound carriageway of M74, February 2016: FOI release

"I write to request information on the layout of the roadworks on the southbound carriageway of the M74 on 4th February 2016 from Junction 5 to Junction 7 southbound. Please forward any maps, site plans or other information held. Please advise of any speed restrictions in place there. I also request information held s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8, M73 and M74 Motorway Improvements Project: FOI release

1. Was lighting along the entire stretch of M74 which was previously lit included in the original improvement plan? 2. If lighting was not planned why was this the case? 3. If the length of carriageway to be lit after the improvements was reduced from that originally planned A why was this decision taken, B when was ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.6 s.9
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Camera footage of M74 on 4 February 2017: FOI release

"I write to request information on the layout of the road works on the southbound carriageway of the M74 on the 4th February 2016. Please forward any maps, site plans or other information held. I understand average speed cameras along the section of the M74 north of junction 7 on the southbound carriageway. I therefor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road repairs on M73 towards M74 February 2017: FOI release

"I would like to request Freedom of Information for the dates of 02/02/0217 to 23/02/2017 involving the section of motorway after junction 2 south on the M73 towards the M74 of all road repairs to that section of motorway. I would also like to request all complaint that have been made on or about this section of motorw...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

European Agricultural Accounts Audit 2016: FOI release

A full, unabridged copy of the most recent European Agricultural Accounts Audit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding for kinship care projects and services 2013-2017: FOI release

A list of all recipients of funding from the Department of Children and Young People for the provision of projects or services relating to kinship care between 1st April 2013 and the present date, including the recipient, the amount funded, and the remit of the project. This should include but not be limited to: CHILDR...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence in relation to 2020Vision Advisory Board: FOI appeal

The written comments and feedback of Charles Hammond on productivity initiatives within NHS Scotland which he wrote in 2014. And all correspondence to and from him with regard to the Cabinet Secretary's 2020 Vision Advisory Board.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers meetings 14 attachments
Published
2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Atos Healthcare: FOI release

Correspondence the Social Security Directorate (including ministers and/or officials) has received from 'Atos Healthcare' since 27 March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence related to Child abuse inquiry: FOI release

Information contained in correspondence, meetings, communications and discussions in relation to and including information which has been communicated with core participants and those with leave to appear between organisations and their legal representatives and the Scottish Government in relation to the Child abuse in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector