Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,664releases indexed
40,532attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,399partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,399 unclear 7,405 not held 3,243 released 1,584 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5155 s.20 4432 s.34(1) 3732 s.39(2) 3594 s.30 3002 s.17(1) 2931 s.25(1) 2525 s.10(4) 2061 s.11(2) 1620 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1228 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 17 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 1,314 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 666 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Database of motorway traffic monitoring camera locations: EIR release

“I would like a database of motorway traffic monitoring camera locations with the road name, GPS, junction and unique identification data in excel format. I would also like a database, in the same format, of all other cameras and their purpose.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/20/00005
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fox hunts - information and statistics: EIR review

1) How many registered hunts are there in Scotland? If possible, I'd like this broken down by location. 2) Since 2002 to date, how many foxes have been killed by hunts? I'd like this broken down into cause of death. 3) Since 2002 to date, how many pups (baby foxes) have been killed by hunts? I'd like this broken down...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/201900010192
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Procurement of Scottish Air Quality Website and Database: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the procurement of the Scottish Air Quality Website and Database: information on market analysis, engagement and consultation which may have been undertaken when developing the procurement strategy. information which relates to the procurement outcome and contains...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/19/02592
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meeting involving the Scottish Government (including Deputy First Minister), Education Scotland and ADES: FOI release

Please release the following information under FOISA regarding the 23 October 2019 meeting involving the Scottish Government (including Deputy First Minister), Education Scotland and ADES All communications regarding the meeting All materials prepared in advance of the meeting All notes from the meeting, including any...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
201900009848
Directorate
Topic

Felling permission and restocking at the Lundiemuir Plantation: EIR release

You asked for the following information on Lundiemuir Plantation: A copy of the wildlife survey that was submitted with the application. A copy of the licence granted. Details of the replanting scheme including timescale.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/20/00026
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Analysis of the enviornmental impact of a third runway at Heathrow Airport: EIR release

You asked for: A copy of the analysis carried out by the Scottish Government of the environmental impact of the proposed third runway at Heathrow.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02661
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Correspondence relating to the Island of Rockall: EIR release

You asked for: All communications between Marine Scotland and the Department of Agriculture in Ireland on the subject of the island of Rockall in July 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02656
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and net zero emissions correspondence: EIR release

You asked for: Any briefings or background materials provided to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Fergus Ewing by special advisers or civil servants in 2019 on the topic of leaving the CFP by December 2020. Any briefings or background materials provided to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Roseanna Cunningham by special advisers or civil ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02637
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Accident statistics for sections of the A9, A82 & A90: EIR release

You asked – “I would be grateful if you could provide me, if necessary under FOI, the number of fatalities on the A9, between the Keir Roundabout and Inverness, in 2018. If you have any figures for the number of fatalities so far this year, 2019, that would also be helpful. Likewise, I would be grateful for the 2018 f...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/19/02534
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

NHS Boards expenditure on private sector: FOI release

1. The total value of contracts in place currently assigned to private healthcare providers by the Scottish National Health Service (SNHS). This will preferably include all NHS Boards within Scotland. This will comprise newly awarded contracts in 2019 and the value of contracts already in existence from prior years tha...

FOI not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/201900009078
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Office discussions regarding financial support for UK infected blood schemes: FOI release

You asked in relation to infected blood support "Since Friday 13th December how many engagements have you had from the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury regarding the “urgent” “priority” to “unite and level up the UK” with regards to the request to address financial disparity?"

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/202000011558
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Land Parcel Identifier (LPID) database information: EIR release

You asked for: A database containing the following 2018 data for each LPIS PRCL_ID that we previously supplied, extracted for each of Permanent Land and Seasonal Land: Total land parcel area R1 Total land parcel area R2 Total land parcel area R3 Verified exclusions Land activity Land use code Land use code area LFASS...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/201900009488
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Current hearing loss or hearing impairment staff within Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked Firstly, how many current employees of the Scottish government at the present time ‘who have self-reported as having a disability that they identified as hearing impairment’ actually wear a hearing aid in at least one ear? Secondly, What number of the current employees of the Scottish government at the prese...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/201900008195
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Records of rod caught salmon for 2017 and 2018: EIR release

You asked for “records of rod caught salmon for 2018, and 2017 … similar sea trout figures too … net caught figures that would be of interest too, … Catch and catch/release if broken down”.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/19/02645
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise correspondence regarding Bookdonors: FOI release

You asked for all documents and correspondence between Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Government in relation to Bookdonors since March 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/201900009442
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Children and young people at work guidance and correspondence: FOI review

'is there perhaps a record of any of you ever at any time so far having discussed the problem of making government offices safe neutral mother woman and child friendly spaces especially at Christmas time? In future?’

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/19/02500 Review
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Gallowgate Street - inspection and works records: EIR release

We would be obliged to receive the following information in respect of the Gallowgate Street in Largs. We enclose a google map and image of the area showing the particular part of Gallowgate Street we are investigating. Copies of inspection records from July 2018 until present. Details of any works carried out on the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/19/02641
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Galloway Council correspondence regarding Private Finance Initiative (PFI) waste: FOI release

You asked: I would like to request under FOI a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding the waste PFI since the start of 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/201900009236
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) funding correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all internal Scottish Government correspondence on the subject of or relating to the announcement in the following news release: https://news.gov.scot/news/gbp-60m-for-michelin-scotland-innovation-parc This should include but not be limited to ministers, officials, special advisers and press/comms staff.

FOI released 95 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/19/02599
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions concerning countdown markers on the M8 Junction 15 (A803 Springburn): EIR release

You asked: “This request relates to the M8 Motorway travelling eastbound on its approach to Junction 15 (A803 Springburn). I note there are no ‘countdown’ markers (blue signs with diagonal white stripes) at the usual 300 yards, 200 yards and 100 yards in advance of the junction. Please let me know: Are such countdown...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-01-10
Reference
FOI/19/02662
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Ministerial pension related questions: FOI release

Your request: 1. Has the First Minister been subject to an annual allowance pension charge in any of the following time periods (please specify): 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19? 2. If yes, please state how much that charge was/charges were? 3. Did the First Minister pay employee pension contributions at 6% or 11...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-01-10
Reference
FOI/19/02654
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Debt advice levy funding allocation: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of funding allocated via debt advice levy funding by organisation and amount awarded, and an outline of what the allocated funding was used for (eg to provide advice service, to provide helpline etc.) in 2019/20.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-01-09
Reference
FOI/19/02528
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Telephony and communication systems used by Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS): FOI release

1) Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2) When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? 3) Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 4) Please confirm value of the initial project and value of annual support/maintenance services (in £). 5) When is your co...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-01-09
Reference
FOI/19/02594
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Incident at Kirkwall airport on 5 April 2019 correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: Copies of all the information Transport Scotland holds – including all correspondence (from 5 April 2019 until now) the transport minister/Transport Scotland staff have had with Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd (HIAL) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) – on an incident that happened at Kirkwall air...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-09
Reference
FOI/19/02557
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport