Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Local authority Local Housing Strategy: FOI release

You asked when did each local authority last submit their Local Housing Strategy to the Scottish Government.

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2019-10-16
Reference
FOI/201900004414
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish salmon fishery statistics: EIR release

You asked for Scottish salmon fishery statistics

FOI/EIR released 95 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-15
Reference
FOI/19/02298
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Annual Financial Reports, produced by Licensing Boards, by area: FOI release

You asked for all of the Annual Financial Reports, produced by Licensing Boards, that the Scottish Government Licensing Team has on file.

FOI released 95 score 1 working days correspondence 58 attachments
Published
2019-10-10
Reference
FOI/19/02154
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Regulation of Independent Clinics and Cosmetic Interventions meetings: FOI release

You requested all correspondence, emails and minutes relating to the "Scottish Cosmetics lnterspecialty Expert Group" and the "Cosmetic Interventions" group from January 1st 2019 to the present day (12/09/19). Including all correspondence with references to the "regulation" of private cosmetic surgery. And including ...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence meetings 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FOl/19/02142
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Catch returns for the River Don District for 2018: EIR release

You asked for salmon fishery statistics for the Don Salmon Fishery District all methods for the 2018 Season.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FOI/19/02135
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Minimal Asset Process (MAP) debt case breakdown: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. The level of debts owed by individuals accessing MAP in 2018 e.g. a. under 5000, b. 5000-10000 c. 10000-15000, d. over 15000. 2. The breakdown for 2018 of the nature of debts owed by debtors on a MAP, indicating the different categories of creditor and amount owed. 3. The ...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-26
Reference
FOI/19/02050
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon fishery statistics: EIR release

You asked for salmon fishery statistics, particularly for the North West, Moray Firth, North East and East regions.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-26
Reference
FOI/19/02136
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of meetings or communications with Dr Lorene Amet: FOI release

- Details of any meetings between Scottish Government (officials and/or ministers) and Dr Lorene Amet (or her staff/representatives) - Copies of any communications between Scottish Governments (officials and/or ministers) and (or her staff/representatives) from 24/07/2013 to date.

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-09-25
Reference
FOI/201900003657
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documents provided to ministers on topic of second independence referendum: FOI appeal

Details of any briefings by civil servants or documents provided to ministers in 2017 or 2018 on the topic of a second independence referendum.

FOI released 95 score 215 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-25
Reference
FOI/18/02260 Appeal
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Single Application Form (SAF) payments on specified businesses: FOI release

1. Full details (preferably copies - either electronic or hardcopy - of all original paperwork) of agri-environment subsidies paid by SGRPID as detailed in the 2018 All CAP payments spreadsheet to: 'Culfargie Estate, Balbeggie, Perth, PH1 6HL'. 2. Full details (preferably copies - either electronic or hardcopy - of al...

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence spending 10 attachments
Published
2019-09-24
Reference
FOI/19/02015
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Marine Scotland statutory enforcement action : FOI release

“…details of all statutory enforcement actions undertaken by Marine Scotland in the last three years. This should include dates, locations and descriptions of all actions, including, but not limited to, written warnings, fixed penalty notices, and verbal warnings. Where Fixed Penalty Notices have been issued, please in...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.31 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-24
Reference
FOI/19/01985
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

'Dear Haters Campaign' implementation: FOI release

You asked for: ‘I am looking for information regarding the Dear Haters Campaign, and have already come accross the FOI request FOI/18/03556. This request does not however tell me how this campaign came about. I would be grateful to find out who decides that a campaign like this should be released, and is it voted on i...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.6
Published
2019-09-23
Reference
FOI/19/02031
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch returns within the Forth District: EIR release

You asked for salmon and sea trout catch returns (returned & retained) for a number of beats within the Forth District for years 2016 – 2018.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-20
Reference
FOI/19/02010
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Cabinet Secretaries or Ministers response within the 20 day target: FOI release

You asked for the following information, "Over the past 6 months, what percentage of correspondence from MSPs and Scottish MPs to Scottish Cabinet Secretaries or Ministers are responded to within the 20 day target, broken down by Cabinet Secretary or Minister. Over the past 6 months, what is the average length of time ...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-20
Reference
FOI/201900003486
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offences reported to Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services: FOI release

1. Of the offences reported to the COPFS under s90(1)(A) of the Police and Fire Reform Act 2012, a) how manyhad a plea of not guilty accepted? b) How many of the charges were deserted? c) How many of the charges were found not guilty? d) How many of the charges were found proved? e) How many of the charges were pleas o...

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/201900003478
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Higher computing science grades achieved at Trinity Academy: FOI release

You asked for the number/ proportion of pupils achieving each grade at Higher Computing Science achieved at Trinity Academy in the academic years 2014/15 to 2018/19.

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/201900003667
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Development of the 'Educational Attainment' indicator correspondence: FOI release

You asked for information about the development of the "Educational Attainment" indicator listed here: https://nationalperformance.gov.scot/index.php/measuring-progress/national-indicator-performance.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 12 attachments
Published
2019-09-12
Reference
FOI/201900003196
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Further information requested from FoI/19/01324: EIR release

“…enforcement outcomes (8 in total) between 16th August 2015 and 25th May 2019 - please see FOI doc attached - FoI/19/01234. 1 - I wish to request the names of boats and their owners in these cases. 2 - Can you tell me where each of these incidents took place? 3 - I also request copies of any letters sent to the abo...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FoI/19/01749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotland’s Baby Boxes rollout: FOI release

You asked for: 1 - The total number of baby boxes issued by the Scottish Government from the roll-out of the nation-wide scheme up to the date of this request, or the most recent date available. 2 - The total cost of how much the government pays to the couriers who facilitate the physical deliveries of Baby Boxes to ...

FOI released 75 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-09-10
Reference
FOI/201900003288
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Longitudinal Educational Outcomes data set: FOI release

You asked for; “I have recently read the publication 'Longitudinal Educational Outcomes (LEO) from Universities: 2016/17: Scotland’ on the link: https://www.gov.scot/publications/longitudinal-educational-outcomes-leo-univerisities-2016-17-scotland/pages/12/ I am just wondering if I am able to request access to this d...

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2019-09-09
Reference
FOI/19/02026
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Council of Economic Adviser meeting minutes: FOI release

You asked for PDF copies of the minutes from the Council of Economic Adviser meetings which took place in November 2014, March 2015 and October 2015.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-09
Reference
FOI/19/01992
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Peel application for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening: EIR release

You asked for the following information:- “On the Marine Scotland New website there are 2 attachments relating to the Peel application for an EIA screening. I am interested in all other documentation regarding this additional information which has been provided since the original EIA screening. I would like any other ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/19/01802
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

West Shetland Shelf Marine Protected Area (MPA) communication: EIR release

You asked for all communication between Marine Scotland, Scottish Ministers, Scottish Ministerial Offices and the JNCC regarding the West Shetland Shelf MPA, relating to the site’s ability to achieve its conservation objectives or activities which may have an impact on the site (regardless of whether this concluded imp...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.12 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/19/01880
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector