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

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Timeline

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Scottish National Standardised Assessments, numbers taking one or both parts: FOI release

How many P1 children have taken (a) one of or (b) both parts of the Scottish National Standardised Assessment since (and including) 20 September 2018, broken down by date and local authority.

FOI released 95 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/201900001074
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Review of policing during miners' strike, communications to Cabinet Secretary/Justice: FOI release

All communications (from June 2018) to the Cab Sec for Justice from police officers, retired police officers, Police Scotland and staff associations representing officers, on the review of policing during the miners' strike.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-05-14
Reference
FOI/201900000957
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Locations of staff, business miles covered and energy purchases: FOI release

1) Information in regard to the number of business miles that all staff employed by the Scottish Government travelled in 2017/18 using private cars, and the amount of reimbursement paid to the staff for that travel (£s total). 2) How many staff are employed and locality and; 3) How much electricity and gas was purchase...

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-03
Reference
FOI/19/00159
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy course, status and allocation of funding: FOI release

All the information/correspondence SAAS have concerning the allocation of funding and decisions regarding part-time/full-time status for the UHI DipHe Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy along with all other correspondence SAAS have concerning the course.

FOI released 100 score 6 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-30
Reference
FOI/19/01071
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Tuition fee loans paid to study in England/Wales/Northern Ireland: FOI release

The number of undergraduate students eligible for tuition fees in Scotland who have received tuition fee loans for studying in England, Wales and Northern Ireland over the past ten years, split by year.

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-30
Reference
FOI/19/00991
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Staff travel types and costs for Social Security of Scotland: FOI release

You asked for “a full breakdown by type of travel (taxi, train, first class train, cars or otherwise) and cost that staff and senior staff of Social Security of Scotland have taken that Social Security Scotland have paid for in 2017-18 and 2018-19.”

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-16
Reference
FOI/19/00762
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government expenditure of funds on Brexit preparations: FOI release

You asked for the breakdown of expenditure of funds allocated to Scotland in 2018/19 and 2019/20 to spend on Brexit preparations. This should include amounts spent and where it has been spent.

FOI released 70 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00896
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data request for specified area in 2018: EIR release

I was wondering if I can request the following VMS fishing data: ICES Rectangles 45F0 and 45F1 for 2018 ICES Rectangle 47F1 for 2018 ICES Rectangle 41F2 and 42F2 for 2018 If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-08
Reference
FOI/19/00767
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wave 2 benefit delays - Scottish Government and charitable organisations correspondence: FOI release

You asked for ‘any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and any charitable and/or third sector organisations regarding the wave 2 benefit delays since Shirley-Anne Somerville’s Ministerial Statement on the Devolved Benefits (Deliv...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00797
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Early learning and childcare projections for 2020: FOI release

You asked for Scottish Government early learning and childcare projections for 2020 for East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh, in particular the following: How many council nursery places are available in each local authority? What are the projected figures of 3 year olds, 4 year olds and 2 year olds meeting the crit...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/19/00694
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Housing waiting lists, developments and types for East Dunbartonshire: FOI release

You asked for: 1. How many people are currently on the council house waiting list for housing in the Milngavie and Bearsden area of East Dunbartonshire? 2. Can you please provide a list of all the new housing developments that have been built in East Dunbartonshire over the past 5 years? 3. In addition, could I please ...

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.75 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/19/00685
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between Emma Harper and Fergus Ewing: Foi release

You asked for "any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Emma Harper and Fergus Ewing on (a) a proposed Protection of Livestock (Scotland) Bill (b) livestock worrying (c) the campaign to promote helmet safety in rural communities."

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI/201900000582
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding of Reserved Benefits Policy: FOI release

How much money has been spent funding the Reserved Benefits Policy section of the Scottish Government's Social Security and Reserved Benefits Division in (a) 2019, (b) since 2010 and (c) since 2016?

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI-19-00618
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs of the 'Welcome to Scotland' event at Edinburgh Castle: FOI release

“I am writing to ascertain costs of the event hosted by the Scottish Government's External Affairs Team. It was on 26 February 2019, the event was titled 'Welcome to Scotland' and Edinburgh Castle was the venue. Please include details of the buying or hiring costs for the event. This includes, but is not limited to, t...

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00581
Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

Deputy First Minister to Children’s Commissioner on No Safe Place report

You asked for a copy of the Deputy First Minister’s response to the Children’s Commissioner on the report No Safe Place: Restraint and Seclusion in Scotland’s Schools.

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00474
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence - Christine Grahame MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Finance: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance. How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? The minutes of all meetings between Christine Grahame MSP and repres...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00630
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Previous tenders scores, National Framework for Water and Waste Water: FOI release

You asked for: The scores achieved by all previous tenderer's for the "£320m 2015 National Framework for Water and Waste Water services, procured by the Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Public Sector" against the submission criteria for that contract. I am not seeking any contractual price information.

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence briefings contracts 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-14
Reference
FOI/19/00568
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Commercial scoring for National Framework for Water and Waste Water Services: FOI release

You asked for: ‘the scoring only relating to the commercial evaluation for both lots’ in reference to Scottish Procurement’s 2015 competition for the National Framework for Water and Waste Water Services

FOI released 95 score 0 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-14
Reference
FOI/19/00709
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding doubled-up cells in Scottish prisons: FOI release

You asked for the letter addressed from Humza Yousaf MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice to Daniel Johnson MSP regarding doubled-up cells in Scottish prisons.

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-13
Reference
FOI/201900000566
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Financial support paid to the Scottish fish farming industry: FOI release

Pursuant to FOISA and or the EISRs, please provide details of financial support by way of (i) grants and (ii) loans, paid to the Scottish fish farming industry by Scottish Government or its agencies for each of the last ten years, broken down by operator.

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.20
Published
2019-03-11
Reference
FOI/19/00442
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic