Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,668releases indexed
40,540attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,402partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,402 unclear 7,405 not held 3,244 released 1,584 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5156 s.20 4435 s.34(1) 3733 s.39(2) 3596 s.30 3003 s.17(1) 2931 s.25(1) 2525 s.10(4) 2062 s.11(2) 1621 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1229 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 21 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 979 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 963 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 703 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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22,668 matching releases

Various questions surrounding private landlords: FOI release

What power does the Scottish Government have to bring unregistered landlords into line? Would the Scottish Government consider changing the Registration Scheme to a national one so that a landlord need only register once? How many private landlords there are in Scotland? How many private landlords are registered with t...

FOI not held 40 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02260
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Wild wrasse fishery - introduction of voluntary control measures correspondence: EIR release

You asked for all correspondence between the Scottish Government, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency and both the SSPO and salmon farming companies relating to the wild wrasse fishery since the introduction of voluntary control measures for that fishery.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FoI/19/02176
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Head of Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) complaints received: FOI release

AS FURTHER FOI QUERY IS THERE PERHAPS A RECORD OF HOW MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING A HEAD (WHETHER PERMANENT OR INTERIM) OF NICS HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN FORMALLY RECEIVED BY THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WITH A RECORD BEING KEPT OF SUCH RECEIPT? IN THE EVENT THAT THERE ARE ANY AT ALL, EVEN JUST ONE, ON A MINOR MATTER OF LITTLE IMPOR...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02275
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Executive Advisory Body - item papers to support the agenda items: FOI release

You asked: Under FOISA please provide the item papers that were provided to support the agenda items for the 9 July 2019 meeting of the Executive Advisory Body.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02144
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

EU Exit preparation - receipt and allocation of funding: FOI release

You requested detail regarding the receipt and allocation of funding associated with EU Exit preparation.

FOI transferred 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/201900004712
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Diocese approved roles in Roman Catholic Schools: FOI release

In 2016 it was reported that the EHRC had called for a review of the current situation whereby applicants to roles in Roman Catholic schools must be approved by the relevant diocese. (https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/equalities-experts-call-for-review-of-catholic-schools-right-to-vet-applicants-for-religious-suita...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21 s.38(1) s.28 s.3 s.21(2A) 6 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/201900004423
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Further information requested on photos of farmed salmon: EIR release

You asked for ‘information since 1 June 2018 in relation to photos of farmed salmon - over and above photos already disclosed via FOI’ to include photos obtained via FHI inspections, unannounced site visits, email correspondence with salmon farming companies, whistleblowers & vets and other sources correspondence, ema...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02133
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Social Security Programme Director Progress Report papers: FOI review

Thank you for your request, dated 24 May 2019, for a review of the response FOI/19/01125 provided under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). That request was for: “Under FOISA please provide the Programme Director Progress Report papers submitted to the Social Security Programme Board since November ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/01125 Review
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government and Amazon expenditure: FOI release

You asked for:- 1. How much money has the Scottish Government provided to Amazon in each of the following years 2010 - 2019. 2. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on Amazon Web Services in each of the following years 2010 - 2019.

FOI released 70 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/201900004744
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dumfries Learning Town Project: FOI release

All correspondence between Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Government regarding phase two of the Dumfries Learning Town project and Learning Estate Investment Programme, including any bids or requests for funding.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/201900004491
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance Iceland trip: FOI release

1. The reasoning behind Derek Mackay’s recent trip to Iceland on September 16th. 2. How many staff accompanied Derek Mackay on the recent trip to Iceland, and what positions they hold. 3. Details of how Derek Mackay and his staff travelled to Iceland. 4. Details of where Derek Mackay and his staff stayed in Iceland, ho...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.5
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02192
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fair Work Convention - correspondence, briefings, notes: FOI release

You asked for: 1. "Any correspondence between Derek Mackay, Ivan McKee and/or Kate Forbes and civil servants regarding a visit to the Fair Work Convention on 19/09/2019." 2. "Any briefings/memos or other material prepared in advance of Derek Mackay's visit to the Fair Work Convention on 19/09/2019." 3. "Any notes ta...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/201900004351
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Senior Officials Travel between Edinburgh and London: FOI release

1) Summary details of costs, frequency and methods of travel for the Scottish Government’s Permanent Secretary and Directors-General between Edinburgh and London since 1 January 2018. 2) Drafts, revisions and final copies of any internal policies, guidelines or advice relating to methods of travel to London for senior ...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence spending 6 attachments
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02145
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Energy Consents Unit cases WAY-350-1 and WAY-350-4 correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence between the Scottish Government/Ministers and Energy Consents Unit in respect of 2 cases, referenced WAY-350-1 and WAY-350-4.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02189
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Social Security Programme Board - 'Success in 12 months' papers: FOI release

You asked for the "success in 12 months" papers submitted to the Social Security Programme Board, where the paper is less than 12 months old.

FOI released 95 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02105
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Delivery Board - Delivery Confidence Reports: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “Under FOISA, please provided the Delivery Confidence Reports provided/presented to the Social Security Delivery Board on 7 May 2019, 21 May 2019, and all other Delivery Confidence Reports provided/presented to meetings of the Delivery Board since 21 May 2019. [previously submi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02124
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Personal injury accidents on slip road from M876 at Junction 7 to M9 Eastbound: EIR release

You asked for “details of road traffic collision and accidents that have occurred on the M876 junction 7 southbound to MP 9 eastbound slip road, Falkirk”. After a clarification request you confirmed the timescale of your request on 19 September 2019 as the last 3 years and that the MP9 should have been the M9. As the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02152
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Forth Road Bridge risk assessments and suicide related questions: EIR release

“1. Details of risk assessments that have been undertaken in regards to suicides and attempted suicides on the Forth Road Bridge from 1999 to date. 2. Details of installations, maintenance repairs and alterations that have been undertaken to the Forth Road Bridge since 1 September 1999 in relation to or in response to...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02080
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Erskine Bridge risk assessments and suicide related questions: EIR release

You asked “We would be grateful if you could provide us with the following information about the Erskine Bridge: 1. Details of risk assessments that have been undertaken in regards to suicides and attempted suicides on the Erskine Bridge from 1999 to date. 2. Details of installations, maintenance repairs and alterati...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.10(4) s.2 s.7
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02081
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Refugees and children in homelessness: FOI release

You asked for: “In the years 2018-2019, how many refugees were allowed into / settled in Scotland, and for the same time period, how many children were classed as being homeless, and if possible, what were the nationalities and / or ethnicities of those children (however, the number of children alone is acceptable).”

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02173
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Public sector

Associated costs of Named Person legislation: FOI release

You asked for "...the costs associated with the above legislation from when the Supreme Court ruled parts of the legislation as being flawed until the SG announced that it was dropping the legislation this week. The costs should include the various groups that were tasked to find a way round the Supreme Court ruling."

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/201900004447
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meta data for FOI requests 19/00076,77,78,00118 and 00682: FOI release

Regarding all of my FOISA requests tabled since January 1 2019 and up to and including the date of request, please provide all examples of clearance, including emails and the content of attachments in emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/201900004219
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prison population and community payback orders: FOI release

You asked for the numbers of people in prison or returning to their community and the number of people on community payback orders from the postcode areas ML1 3, ML2 7, ML3 9 and ML4 1.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2019-10-16
Reference
FOI/201900003848
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector