Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 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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7,200 matching releases

Under 24s prosecuted in Scottish Sherriff Courts: FOI release

Data on the number of under 24s prosecuted in Glasgow/Scotland as well the outcomes of these prosecutions.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Court proceedings and outcomes for animal cruelty offences: FOI release

Statistics on court proceedings and outcomes for animal cruelty offences under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 for the five years since 2011-12 to 2015-16.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Extension request for Common Agricultural Policy payment deadline: FOI release

A copy of the letter sent by the Scottish Government to the European Commission on either Tuesday, June 20 2017 or Wednesday June 21, 2017 requesting an extension to the Common Agricultural Policy payment deadline.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Meeting with Association of Palestinian Communities in Scotland: FOI review

Meeting 16 June 2015 At this meeting, commitments were made by Dr Allan on behalf of the Scottish Government. There is no mention of Dr Allan promising that the Palestinian story would be told or that he instructed Education Scotland to give support. A review is requested to ensure an accurate record of the meeting. ...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Tendering bids for National Standardised Assessment: FOI appeal

Please provide the following information, preferably in electronic format: The names of each individual or organisation to bid for the Scottish Government's Tender 276420 - National Improvement Framework Standardised Assessments The bid documents from the chosen supplier The evaluation of the top three bids The expect...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Total cost of Consultation on Draft Referendum Bill: FOI release

The total cost incurred by the Scottish Government in preparing, running and analysing the consultation (on a draft referendum bill), broken down into distinct areas.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Pontoon's condition in Easdale: EIR release

I request under Freedom of Information that you supply me with a copies of all correspondence related to this matter including the complainant's original correspondence with Marine Scotland. Relates to complaint about a pontoon's condition in Easdale.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) 14 attachments
Published
2017-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Changing to Deliver launched 2003: FOI release

'Changing to Deliver' document (corporate culture change programme launched by the Scottish Executive in 2003) any associated evaluations of the above programme; one such evaluation was published in 2005 (http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2005/06/10105027/50295), but I would like to receive the 2004 evaluation mentioned...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Tesco's proposal to transfer jobs to Dundee: FOI release

Confirmation on whether the Scottish Government has given Tesco financial aid to keep the call centre in Dundee open, as opposed to Cardiff being chosen.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

School nurse support workers: FOI release

Information about the future role and skills of School Nurse Support Workers.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Health and social care, +2 more … Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary meeting Sir Angus Grossart Minutes: FOI release

A copy of all minutes from the meeting held between Derek Mackay MSP and Sir Angus Grossart on 2 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funding support under Transformational Low Carbon Demonstrator Call: FOI release

Of the 13 successful applications for funding support under the Transformational Low Carbon Demonstrator Call in the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme, how many were based in each local authority area? Of the 28 unsuccessful applications for funding support under the Transformational Low Carbon Demonstrato...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of consultations from 2006 to 2017: FOI release

the number of consultations opened by the Scottish Government in each year from 2006 to 2017 so far the average length of time taken from the closure of a consultation to the publication of responses and the publication of a report by the Scottish Government in each year the longest time taken for the publication of re...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Peter Murrell's public engagements carried out with FM: FOI release

A full breakdown of all occasions when Peter Murrell has represented the Scottish Government since November 2014. Details of all accommodation provided to Peter Murrell on trips made with the First Minister since November 2014. This include date, purpose of trip, accommodation name, cost. Details of all costs met by th...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary farewell meeting with Sir Angus Grossart: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the farewell meeting with Sir Angus Grossart held on 2nd March 2017 and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Total amount paid annually through Debt Arrangement Scheme: FOI release

The amount (in value) distributed to creditors annually via the Debt Arrangement Scheme from 2013, to the most recent quarter of 2017; and when the next tender process will open for parties to participate in submitting a tender response to become a payment distributor.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.20
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Information on Q15 of SG Educational Governance Review: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to question 15 of the Scottish Government's Educational Governance Review consultation: How many of the 1,154 submissions to the Scottish Government's consultation, stated or agreed, that there should be further controls over funding at a school level? How many of th...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence briefings s.25(1)
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Mobile telephony services for SG and its agencies: FOI release

Detailed information on the organisation's mobile phone contracts. Our response to your request is set out in Annex A and includes information on the mobile telephony services provided by the central IT Division for the core Scottish Government and the following bodies: Accountancy in Bankruptcy; Food Standards Scotla...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recent conviction of MSP Humza Yousaf: FOI release

'Did the recent conviction of MSP Humza Yousaf, Minister for Transport, result in any form of fact find investigation or discipline by the Scottish Government or professional standards department.'

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary introductory meeting with Graeme Roy: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the introductory meeting with Graeme Roy held on 6th March 2017 and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister meeting with Boots UK: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Local Government and Housing with Boots UK Management/Directors in relation to regeneration on 29 March 2017. Also a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Alcoholic beverages purchased by Scottish Government 2012-2017: FOI release

Information detailing the amount of money that has been spent on purchasing wine, sparkling wine, champagne, spirits or beer by the Scottish Government catering and retail service each of the last 5 years. Statistics of the amount between January 2012 and January 2017 broken down by year. The name of the beverage, its ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Current assessment of Japanese Knotweed in Benderloch: FOI release

'I understand Transport Scotland is not required to treat Japanese knotweed growing on the verges of trunk roads but does include relevant terms in its contract arrangements with trunk road operating companies. As part of their contractual duties, the operating companies are required to record all evidence of Japanese ...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence contracts 8 attachments
Published
2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport