Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,726releases indexed
40,610attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,423partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,423 unclear 7,419 not held 3,257 released 1,591 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5165 s.20 4445 s.34(1) 3740 s.39(2) 3605 s.30 3008 s.17(1) 2948 s.25(1) 2532 s.10(4) 2067 s.11(2) 1624 s.2 1232 s.29(1) 1230 s.3 967

Timeline

2026-10 79 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 1,323 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 983 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 967 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 705 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 667 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 658 releases · 25.6 avg days
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22,726 matching releases

Costs of offices in Glasgow and Dundee for Social Security: FOI release

You asked for estimated, non-recurring costs (leasehold, buildout, furnishings and I.T. equipment) of establishing large new offices in Glasgow and Dundee to accommodate the organisation. You also asked what the key milestones in the roll out schedule are and what is the overall timeline.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1)
Published
2019-03-29
Reference
FOI/00/00736
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702: EIR release

Under the freedom of information act, can you please send us a copy of the results of the speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702, for the period of the past 5 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-29
Reference
FOI/19/00615
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Documents and applications for grants pertaining to Newvalley township: FOI release

I am writing to you under the aforementioned F.O.I. Act, as a shareholder in the township of Newvalley for access to all and every document pertaining to the above township, that have been submitted by our committee, clerk and subsequently.. I can confirm that I require all information pertaining to our township but,...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1)
Published
2019-03-29
Reference
FOI/19/00788
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Latest pay awards for Scottish Government: FOI release

Please provide information on latest pay awards by completing this table. I used the example of managers and unionised staff as most organisations will split their pay negotiations in this way. For you this may be different so provide the employee groups as grouped at your organisation with the relevant pay reviews. O...

FOI unclear 50 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI/19/00145
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Methods for tackling trouble at Scottish football matches: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence “from the Justice Secretary and the Scottish FA, Scottish Premiership and any Scottish Premiership club in the last year concerning trouble at Scottish football matches.”

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI/19/00699
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prisoners on remand in Scotland that lived in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for: “1. The total number of prisoners who were held on remand across prisons in Scotland that lived in a Scottish local authority prior to entering prison. 2. Can you provide this information for the following periods: 2018 3. How many prisoners who were held on remand in 2018 were registered with no fixed ...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI/201900000132
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Emma Harper and Fergus Ewing: Foi release

You asked for "any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Emma Harper and Fergus Ewing on (a) a proposed Protection of Livestock (Scotland) Bill (b) livestock worrying (c) the campaign to promote helmet safety in rural communities."

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI/201900000582
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding of Reserved Benefits Policy: FOI release

How much money has been spent funding the Reserved Benefits Policy section of the Scottish Government's Social Security and Reserved Benefits Division in (a) 2019, (b) since 2010 and (c) since 2016?

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI-19-00618
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Enterprise & Skills Strategic Board questions: FOI release

Ms Sturgeon had a Skills commission charged with developing plans and recommendations for Industry etc in Scotland Is the commission still in force? What recommendations were made? What reports were issued? What recommendations were implemented? What benefits resulted?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI/19/00708
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Use of 'university' - restrictions and law: FOI release

1. Whether the restrictions in Scotland on the use of the term 'university' in the name of a body are implemented by legislation 2. If so, what legislation. I am aware of sections 44-49 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992, which enable the Privy Council to consent to changes in names. I am looking ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.44 s.49(5) s.49 s.55 s.20
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00570
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Emma Harper and Michael Matheson - A75, A77: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Emma Harper and Michael Matheson on improving (a) A75 (b) A77.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00563
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence to Paul Wheelhouse - Islay ferry services impact on businesses: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Paul Wheelhouse regarding the impact of ferry services on businesses on Islay.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00555
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Resilience Partnership sub-group for EU-exit contingency planning meeting agendas: FOI release

Regarding the Scottish Resilience Partnership sub-group for EU-exit contingency planning, please provide me with: electronic copies of all agendas and meeting minutes of the groups meetings between 1 November 2018 and 7 February 2019; electronic copies of all drafts of the group’s Scottish Strategic Threat and Risk As...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/201900000204
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Child Poverty Income Supplement paper provided to Social Security: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide the Child Poverty Income Supplement paper provided to the Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body discussed on the meeting of 23 January 2019

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00700
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers and Special Advisers roles responding to FOI requests: FOI release

Please provide the following: (A) any and all procedures, guidance, emails that set out the current role of Ministers and Special Advisers in responding to FOI requests and requests for internal review. (B) a risk assessment that sets out the data protection compliance considerations associated with (A).

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.8(1) s.1(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00669
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence to Michael Matheson - Islay ferry services impact on businesses: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Michael Matheson regarding the impact of ferry services on businesses on Islay.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00554
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Record of Inspection Findings for Dalbeattie High School: FOI release

Your requested further information in respect of Dalbeattie High School as follows: Is the SIF available for this inspection? ... you are interested in knowing the details behind the evaluative statements (meeting needs - very good) ... in particular.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00703
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Shareholder agreements - Scottish Government and private sector companies: FOI release

Please provide a copy of all shareholder agreements entered into by the Scottish Government with private sector companies during the period 1 January 2016 to 15 January 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00207
Directorate
Topic

Term “justifiable assault” in Scottish courts cases: FOI release

A. How many times the legal defence of “justifiable assault” has been used in Scottish courts each year, over the past ten years? B. How many times a plea of “justifiable assault” was accepted in Scottish Courts each year, over the past ten years? C. How many times a plea of “justifiable assault” was rejected in Scot...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI-201900000606
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study: EIR release

You asked for the total cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study draft report and final report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00679
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Replacement cost of the entire road system in Scotland: FOI release

Would you please give me the replacement cost at current prices, including the cost of land purchase, of the entire road system in Scotland?

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.3(2)
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00768
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Farms in Ayrshire - numbers, types and income: FOI release

You asked for the total number of farms in Ayrshire and a breakdown of the farm types. ie- beef/ dairy/ sheep/arable etc. And the total income from farming in Ayrshire.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00667
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic

Scottish Government payments on iPhones in last three years: FOI release

Details of any Scottish Government payments on iPhones in the last three years, including a full breakdown of the costs, quantity and date purchased.

FOI cost limit 45 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00693
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector