Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,681releases indexed
40,568attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,409partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,409 unclear 7,407 not held 3,246 released 1,586 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5159 s.20 4437 s.34(1) 3736 s.39(2) 3598 s.30 3004 s.17(1) 2932 s.25(1) 2526 s.10(4) 2064 s.11(2) 1623 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1230 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 34 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 1,316 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 979 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 964 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 667 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Discussion of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited’s (HIAL) budget and funding: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence in 2019 to date between officials and Ministers at Transport Scotland and officials at Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) which contain any discussion of HIAL’s revenue budget and funding.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01244
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Bus and toilet facilities at Jarlshof site in Shetland: FOI release

Please provide a copy of all (a) correspondence and (b) minutes of meetings and discussions, since January 2016, between the Scottish Government and Historic Environment Scotland regarding bus and toilet facilities at the Jarlshof site in Shetland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.33 s.38 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01221
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Amount spent on changes made to incorporate Gaelic translations: FOI release

Can you please tell me how much money has been spent by the Scottish Government re-painting all signposts, ambulances, police cars and indeed every change made to incorporate the Gaelic translation.

FOI not held 40 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01319
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Data Hosting: FOI release

1. Type of hosting – Dedicated, Co-Location, Cloud Hosting, Other? 2. Who is the supplier of the contract? If possible can you also provide me with the name of vendor, if applicable? 3. What is the annual contract value for each contract? 4. What type of cloud environment? Private Cloud- a distinct and secure cloud...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01189
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) scheme complaints from Doctors: FOI release

The rate of complaints from Doctors, employed by Health Boards, in the SPPA scheme on an annual basis from 2014. What is the rate of the SPPA adhering to the statutory legal requirement of issuing Pensions Savings Statements for Doctors in the SPPA scheme for 2016-17 and 2017-18.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01013
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Joe FitzPatrick meeting information with David Thomson and Cat Hay: FOI release

You asked for information relating to a meeting which took place on the 7th of November 2018 between Joe FitzPatrick and both David Thomson and Cat Hay at the Scottish Parliament. Specifically, the information you requested was: 1. The minutes of the meeting; 2. Any preparatory documents prepared by the department; 3....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01016
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland - financial reviews: FOI release

You asked for: a) Full details (any reports and/or briefings and/or correspondence and/or otherwise) of any and all financial reviews that have been underlaken to analyse the cost of the delivery/implementation of the devolved benefits by Social Security Scotland and b) details of when these reviews took place.

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-06-04
Reference
FOI/19/01184
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inverclyde Council's final grant claim: FOI release

You asked for the following: Documentation to support Inverclyde Council's final grant claim for 2016/17 and date. What was the deadline for submitting 2016/17 final grant claim (notified by the Scottish Government). 1st Version of 2017/18 forecast expenditure submitted by Inverclyde Council. Further versions of 20...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 8 attachments
Published
2019-06-04
Reference
FOI/19/01223
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessment (SNSA) Practitioners Forum Chair, payments and contracts: FOI release

Details of each payment that has been made by the Scottish Government to Sue Ellis, including details of the role and remit each payment was made for in relation to, and when each payment was made. A copy of any contract that has been signed between Sue Ellis and the Scottish Government

FOI released 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2019-06-04
Reference
FOI/19/01241
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

National provision of interim IT/Professional Staff Services – framework agreements: FOI release

The quality submission for the 1st ranked supplier [ASA Recruitment] under the following Framework Agreements; [1] Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services – National [Awarded 29.03.19]. [2] Framework for the Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services - National [Awarded 29.03.19].

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-06-04
Reference
FOI/19/01186
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV)/Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI): EIR release

You asked for information on Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) since 1 January 2018, to include: Data on sampling and testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) in farmed salmon, seawater and processing plant effluent (and any other sampling ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-04
Reference
FOI/19/00882
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to request FOI/19/00022: FOI release

In relation to Freedom of Information request FOI/19/00022, please provide: A copy of all correspondence (excluding any to myself) during the period 23 January 2019 to 23 February 2019 (inclusive of both dates).

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-04
Reference
FOI/19/01202
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Parking spaces and modes of transport for Saughton House staff: FOI release

How many parking spaces you provide for your staff at your Saughton House offices. I would like to know how many staff operate out of your Saughton House offices. I would also like any statistics on the mode of transport those staff operating out of Saughton House offices take to or from their work.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01360
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Restricted Roads (20mph) bill - potential cost: FOI release

You asked for copies of any calculations, briefings or reports made by Transport Scotland on the potential cost of Mark Ruskell MSPs Restricted Roads (20mph) bill on Transport Scotland's trunk road network.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01178
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Delay to capital investment plan for Scotland's NHS: FOI release

1. Provide the content of all documents including emails, minutes and reports regarding the announcement last month by Jean Freeman that the new capital investment plan for Scotland's NHS has been delayed. 2. Include any information that relates this decision to financial pressures within the Scottish Budget.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01066
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Evidence that investment decisions meet the required outcomes: FOI release

1. A copy of the guidance provided by the Scottish Government to the project managers for these projects which sets out the methodology used for the monitoring and evaluation of the inclusive growth outcomes delivered by these projects; 2. The suite of specific inclusive growth outcomes and KPIs that will be delivered...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.17(1) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01177
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Social Security Scotland - DWP case transfer strategy correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: Any documents relating to plans for recruiting Social Security Scotland staff to carry out face-to-face assessments on the agency's behalf. Any documents relating to the training program for these in-house staff. Any documents outlining the strategy for the local delivery of Social Security Scotland's...

FOI already published 80 score 77 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/00456
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Non-British Sign Language professionals supply: FOI release

You asked: 1). Does a particular agency hold a contract with the Scottish Government as to supply of communication professionals for non BSL users (ie, Lipspeakers, Electronic Notetakers) at Scottish Government events, meetings, etc? 2). If so, what agency is it? 3). What qualification and registration requirements ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01344
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) payments processed within/outwith 21 days of receipt: FOI release

The number of DSA payments processed within 21 days of receipt of application for academic years 2010-2011 to 2018-2019. The number of DSA payments processed outwith 21 days of receipt of application for academic years 2010-2011 to 2018-2019.

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.30
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01172
Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Operators of Essential Services; importance to Road Transport and Health care: FOI release

How many Operators of Essential Services the Scottish Ministers (Scotland) identified, who they are and what the importance of each is to the following sub-sectors: Road Transport, and Health care settings?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.2
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01236
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Transport

ChargePlace Scotland Network maintenance: FOI release

i) the total number of ChargePlace Scotland electric vehicle charge points ii) the number of ChargePlace Scotland electric vehicle charge points which are currently broken awaiting repair iii) the number of ChargePlace Scotland electric vehicle charge points currently awaiting repair which have been broken for three ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12
Published
2019-05-31
Reference
FOI/19/01114
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Nigg Bay marine licence 05965/16/0: EIR Review

You asked for: 1. “Copies of any and all revisions to Marine Licence - Construction 05965/16/0 issued on 4 November 2016 including any revisions issued after 15 August 2018 by Marine Scotland (MS-LOT) in relation to blasting and/or drilling issued to Aberdeen Harbour Board for the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-31
Reference
FOI/19/01004 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector