Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,163releases indexed
39,886attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,237partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-23newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,237 unclear 7,266 not held 3,128 released 1,558 already published 676 cost limit 617 clarification 358 withheld 245 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5026 s.20 4341 s.34(1) 3647 s.39(2) 3531 s.30 2927 s.17(1) 2826 s.25(1) 2431 s.10(4) 2017 s.11(2) 1593 s.29(1) 1193 s.2 1181 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 299 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,289 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 650 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,163 matching releases

Electrofishing trial catch weight and diver statistics: EIR release

During and since the start of the electrofishing trial in 2018, how many vessels has had the catch weighed on their return to port using official Marine Scotland calibrated Scales? During and since the start of the electrofishing trial in 2018 how many divers are on the approved Marine Scotland diver list?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300339938
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Retained and released salmon and grilse catch data: EIR release

The catch data (salmon and grilse, retained and released) for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Arnisdale, Lochhourn, Barrisdale, Guiserein, Inverie, Glenmore, Glenn Beag, Carnach, Finiskaig.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200324004
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Investigation into the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices in fish farms: EIR release

You asked a number of technical questions relating to the analysis of data derived from hydrophone surveys of a number of fish farms. Marine Scotland Science wrote a detailed paper on their analysis of this data which answers some of your questions. 1. What ‘detailed analysis’ did MSS undertake of hard drive data evide...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200314585
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

HM Chief Inspectorate salaries: FOI release

Details of the salaries of the following posts for the following financial years - 2018-19, 2019-20,2020-21, 2021-22: HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary HM Chief Inspector of Prisons HM Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue services

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300341735
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Cost of the Moy to Tomatin section of the A9: EIR release

Following Transport Secretary Jenny Gilruth's statement confirming the A9 will not be dualled by 2025, could I request the following information under Freedom of Information: 1. On what date was the decision made by Scottish Ministers that the cost of the Moy to Tomatin section was too high to represent value for money...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300342817
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Imports, disease and biosecurity in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming: EIR release

Information relating to the subject area of ‘imports, disease and biosecurity’ in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming. The questions posed and information requested covered a number of areas including, import notifications, refusals to allow imports, authorisations associated with Aquaculture Production Busi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.3 s.34(1) s.6(1)
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200279510
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Delays to A9 dualling: EIR release

The Transport Secretary told MSPs in the Scottish Parliament that the dualling of this road was unachievable by 2025 and said the delay was due to the Pandemic, Brexit and the Ukraine situation. To that end I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following information: 1. Scottish Government to provide evi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300342986
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 dualling information: EIR release

Following Transport Secretary Jenny Gilruth's statement confirming the A9 will not be dualled by 2025, could I request the following information under Freedom of Information: 1. When did Transport Scotland know finally that the A9 dualling programme could not be completed by 2025? 2. When was this that the A9 dualling ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300342847
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of bankruptcy cases referred to court by HMRC post covid: FOI release

Information for each year, post Covid, of the number of cases referred to Scottish Courts by HMRC asking for bankruptcy of an individual and liquidation of a Limited Company from 6 April 2019 to 5 February 2023.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300343807
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of LED lighting upgrade at Victoria Quay and Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture: EIR release

Following on from a previous FOI response (reference number 202200333777), could you provide me with a breakdown of the £4,574,404 cost for LED lighting upgrade at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh and for the £1,454,870 cost for LED lighting upgrade at SASA, Edinburgh.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300342255
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with Chief Statistician and First Minister on renewable electricity: FOI release

Correspondence (including any briefing documents) between the Scottish Government’s Chief Statistician and the First Minister’s Office relating to statements made by Scottish Government Ministers on renewable electricity mentioned in Sir Robert Chote’s letter to Stephen Kerr MSP on 2 November 2022.

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200334333
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Reverse vending machine installation in Scottish Government buildings (Deposit Return Scheme): EIR release

How many reverse vending machines will be installed in Scottish Government buildings, and when, as part of the Deposit Return Scheme rollout? How many alternatives to reverse vending machines will be installed in Scottish Government buildings, and when, as part of the Deposit Return Scheme rollout? What are the costs o...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300344814
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Breakdown of active travel funding for financial year 2021/2022: FOI release

"Can you please provide the following information as part of a Freedom of Information request: The sum of money given to each local authority in Scotland for active travel in the financial year 2021/2022? If it is not possible to provide this information, can you please instead provide a breakdown of how the budget lin...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300342381
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Sustainability projects within the Scottish Government: EIR release

How many sustainability projects exist to improve environmental performance within the Scottish Government? The types of activities that each Scottish Government sustainability project covers. How many staff members work within sustainability projects within the Scottish Government? How much funding is allocated to sus...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300342209
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Vessels within Razor Clam Trial facilitated with an observer: EIR release

During and since the start of the scientific Razor Clam Trial, How Many Vessels within the trial has Facilitated an Observer onboard the vessel during fishing for Razor Clams?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300342954
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scotland's population programme: FOI release

You asked for information about the work that has gone into the population programme, specifically: How many civil servants have been working on this project in 2022? How many man-hours of work went into this project throughout 2022? Whether the number of civil servants working on this was altered after the announceme...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300342672
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland emails regarding publication date of Audit Scotland report: FOI Review

"This is a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. It should be treated as a single request and not aggregated with others. On 11 May 2022, the Scottish Government publised a five-page PDF document on its website titled Ferguson Marine - response to submission to Ministers requesting approval of C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 132 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-13
Reference
FOI/202200312123 Review of 202200299814
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Priority Marine Features and Highly Protected Marine Areas information: EIR release

The following information updates and confirmation regarding; PMF management measures: 1. Whether you have received advice (location, extent and condition of the 11 species of PMF's being considered as part of the PMF management measures) from NatureScot and if so please can you supply copies of that advice. 2. What pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-13
Reference
FOI/202200274123
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of £50 million from Health Secretary to reduce A&E waiting times: FOI Review

1. A breakdown of how the £50 million the Health Secretary announced to reduce A&E waiting times will be distributed between all the Health Boards of Scotland. Please include the amount, or estimated amount, each health board will receive from this budget. 2. A breakdown of how each health board will be expected to spe...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1)
Published
2023-03-13
Reference
FOI/202200312816 Review of 202200303879
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications between Scottish Government and Tata Steel: FOI Review

A copy of all communications sent or received, and minutes of Scottish Government discussions with (a) Tata Steel UK and (b) Liberty Steel or the GFG Alliance over the last 12 months in regards to the 2016 purchase/sale agreement of the Dalzell steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.21(4) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-13
Reference
FOI/202200321085 Review of 202200313269
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

National Marine Plan interactive data: EIR release

“Marine Scotland is coordinating the funding from European Maritime and Fisheries Fund for the SEaCoR (Scottish East Coast Review) project. What we are requesting is: 1. The information (no row data but), for project officers to produce figures in a consistent style. Preferably to the lowest scale possible and with the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(1) s.20 s.10(4)
Published
2023-03-13
Reference
FOI/202200317124
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Dr Pete Cheema: EIR release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting with Dr Pete Cheema OBE and others on 12 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagement...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-10
Reference
FOI/202300339740
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy First Minister meetings with the Scottish Government Unicorn Steering Group: FOI release

1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) John Swinney's meetings with the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.17 s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-10
Reference
FOI/202300338413
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of residential mobile homes: Information released

Would it be appropriate to state there are over 3,000 mobile homes in Scotland or is there a more appropriate figure?

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200328575
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon correspondence with New York Times regarding COP 27: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, texts, whatsapp) between Nicola Sturgeon, her advisers, the Scottish Government and the New York Times in regards to her appearing at their “On the Verge of Progress: Where Will COP27 Take Us” panel at Cop27.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200328934
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector