Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,339releases indexed
40,100attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,292partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,292 unclear 7,326 not held 3,160 released 1,571 already published 681 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5063 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3674 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2942 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2460 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1200 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 475 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 1,298 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 945 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 700 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 647 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Official meeting with Scottish business leaders 20 June 2017: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting. Scottish Government Minister, Keith Brown, meeting Scottish Business leaders on 20 June 2017. Details being sought include 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Any agenda 3. List of attendees 4. Any minutes or notes from meeting 5. Any post meeting action points 6. A c...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100190472
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Probationers each council has employed under Single Outcome Agreement: FOI release

For the last 7 years or as long as your records allow the number of probationers each council has to take in Scotland under the Single Outcome Agreement with the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100192308
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency data protection breaches under GDPR: FOI release

1) A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 2) A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 3) For ...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100204073
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sir David Murray takeover proposal of Tata Steel plant: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information request for documents relating to discussions between Sir David Murray and Scottish ministers in 2015 regarding Murray's proposal to take over the Tata Steel plants Cambuslang and Motherwell in 2015.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100194570
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Government call-off contracts: FOI release

Further details concerning a list of SG call-off contracts which you provided with a request for the title of the framework which they relate to and a TED or Contracts finder url whereby they may be located.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100196702
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Bute House refurbishment costs: FOI release

"Given recent media coverage on Downing Street spending, over last 14 years how much has been spent by SNP Government on refurbishments of Bute House? What were sources of that financing and was that in excess of the annual public budget? If so where did that funding come from?"

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100197363
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister Bute House maintenance allowance: FOI release

Does the First Minister of Scotland receive an allowance for costs associated with maintaining and furnishing her official residence – Bute House? If yes: How much is that allowance? And is it an annual payment? Please can I receive a breakdown of what has been spent from that budget, from November 20th 2014 to the pr...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100198297
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Phytopththora Ramorum infection at Mount Stuart, Bute: EIR release

"There have been restrictions affecting access to certain parts of the policies at Mount Stuar for over 2 years now so I am contacting you to ask for an update on whether this fungal infection in the woodland in the area between Kerrycroy and the Mausoleum has been brought under control. Is there any timetable for when...

FOI/EIR transferred 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100197825
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details of the Reaching 100% (R100) broadband programme: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) Programme, specifically: 1. How will the R100 programme deliver its commitment to provide superfast broadband to premises on the island of Westray in Orkney? 2. Will Fibre-to-the-Premises be delivered to all Westray households and businesses currently...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100199954
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Official meeting with Springfield Properties 17 July 2018: EIR review

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek Mackay Meeting with Sandy Adam of Springfield Properties on 17th July 2018 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100189879
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Forestry investigation into possible illegal tree felling: EIR release

All available material in relation to the above investigation including reports submitted outlining result of investigations conducted, all reports concerning the designation of the land, all emails held by you pertaining to the investigation, all officer’s notes pertaining to the investigation and all photographs take...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100191068
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat & Benchmark since October 2020: EIR release

Please provide any information on Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark since 26 October 2020 (i.e. since a FOI filed on that date: https://donstaniford.typepad.com/files/foiimidacloprid-26-oct-2020.pdf). Please include emails, reports, risk assessments, modelling results, surveys, photos, letters, Exc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100195003
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road repair history of M8 Westbound at the Kingston Bridge and J20: EIR release

In relation to the M8 Westbound at the Kingston Bridge and J20: "1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100197945
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fish Health Inspectorate report from Hellisay fish farm: EIR release

You asked for the FHI (Fish Health Inspectorate) report from the Hellisay fish farm in relation to a recent escape event at the farm. We clarified with you, on 8 April 2021, that your request related to escape events relevant to 2018, 2019 and 2021 and should include both FHI reports issued to the operating company as ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100195490
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications between Special Advisors and civil servants relating to independence: FOI release

From 1 March 2021 to present. Copies of all correspondence (emails, attachments, memos, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise relevant) between Special Adviser and civil servants regarding the draft independence referendum bill that was published 22 March.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100186120
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 public health controls in the hospitality sector: FOI review

The release of personal information/data relating to the subject case reference ( FOI - 202100146009).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100197735 review of 202100146009
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affair referendum correspondence: FOI release

From 8 March 2021 to present: Copies of correspondence (emails, whatsapp messages, texts, letters, handwritten notes, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings and/or otherwise) to and/or from Mike Russell with any reference to the draft independence referendum bill published 22 March.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100186146
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Planning permission details regarding alterations to waste recycling facility: EIR release

Regarding the appeal case PPA-260-2055, 865 South Street, Glasgow, the release of the following information relating to the proposal for the period between 20/01/17 and 24/03/21: (a) all internal communications between Scottish Government officials (b) all communications between officials and Scottish Ministers; (c) al...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100189524
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work business engagement September 2019: FOI release

Derek Mackay attending a Scottish Government business engagement dinner on 11 September 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at the meeting Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points A copy of any speech/ pre-prepared words delivered to attendees Venue, cost o...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100190445
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government communications with LGB Alliance: FOI release

Communications between the Scottish Government and a group titled LGB Alliance (directors: Malcolm Clark, Katharine Harris, Beverley Jackson and Ann Sinnott) from October 2019 to the date of this request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100190232
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding provided to Dawnfresh: EIR release

1. Full details of any applications made by, and grants or funding provided to, Dawnfresh from the Seafood Producers Resilience Fund. 2. Full details of any other funding from Scottish Government sources provided to Dawnfresh over the last year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100184872
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency ICT information: FOI release

1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that presents the structure of the IT department, please include name and job titles. If this cannot be sent, please work towards a structure with job titles. 3. ICT Annual o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100190394
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills