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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Information regarding Cross border bus services, routes and concessions: FOI release

1. A list of all bus routes in Scotland that cross the border in to England (including the route number and where it goes to and from and the bus operator who runs it). 2. For each route please advise if it is a commercial service or if it is a council contract (and if so please advise which council(s) funds it). 3. ...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00521
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding contracts for server licenses, maintenance and support: FOI release

You asked for various pieces of information with regard to the organisation’s contracts for Server Hardware Maintenance, Server Virtualisation Licenses and Maintenance and Storage Area Network (SAN) Maintenance/Support.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00589
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government budget supplying the scholarship funding donation to Pakistan: FOI release

Regarding the £400,000 donation made to Pakistan by the Scottish Government. Since foreign aid is an area reserved to the UK government, I assume this donation must have come from one of the Scottish Government's devolved budgets. I would be grateful if you could tell me which budget this donation has come from.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00775
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Correspondence and reports regarding MV Clipper Ranger: FOI release

“To provide information of all correspondence relating to the MV Clipper Ranger from 25th September 2018 until 18th February 2019 including meetings, emails, letters and reports between Scottish Ministers, Transport Scotland, CMAL, CalMac Ferries Ltd, Serco Northlink Ferries Ltd and Seatruck Ferries Ltd. Given the exte...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00491
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route safety and condition of cycle path: EIR release

Query 1: Has the new cycle path been audited against Transport Scotland’s document ‘Cycling by Design’? The road safety report commissioned by Transport Scotland (SPA Ref No: 4021) concerning the new South Kingswells roundabout and associated roads Aberdeen makes no reference to Transport Scotland’s document ‘Cycling b...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00637
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Numbers of staff in Social Security Scotland, salaries and secondments: FOI release

How many Scottish Government staff are employed working on social security issues? What is the combined cost of these staff members' salaries. How many Scottish Government staff are employed in the Scottish Government's Social Security Directorate? How many of these staff have been seconded to Social Security Scotla...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00617
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Allocation of the £85 million announced for Borderlands Deal: FOI release

You asked for information on what proportion of the £85 million announced for the Borderlands Deal is allocated to the South of Scotland Economic Partnership, and what proportion of the £85 million announced for Borderlands Deal is allocated to the creation of the South of Scotland Enterprise Agency.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00728
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic

Costs of the 'Welcome to Scotland' event at Edinburgh Castle: FOI release

“I am writing to ascertain costs of the event hosted by the Scottish Government's External Affairs Team. It was on 26 February 2019, the event was titled 'Welcome to Scotland' and Edinburgh Castle was the venue. Please include details of the buying or hiring costs for the event. This includes, but is not limited to, t...

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00581
Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

Footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, inspections, maintenance and repairs: EIR release

1. Details of all works, planned or otherwise, on the footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, between Whitemoss Roundabout and the entrance to Avondale Avenue, in the period from 28/10/2017 to 28/11/2018. 2. Details of Transport Scotland’s Code of Practice for maintaining the road and pathways next to the road. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00566
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Amount of money paid to Our Power and for what purpose: FOI release

Can you please tell me how much money was paid to the firm "Our Power" by the Scottish Government and for what purpose (eg loans, equity investment, other transactions)?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00531
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Budget Limit from HM Treasury: FOI release

You asked for: In 2017-18 the total budget limit from HM Treasury was £31.6 billion. In contrast, approximately £60.0 billion in tax revenue is estimated to have been raised in Scotland from a combination of reserved and devolved taxes. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/539499/response/1290029/attach/html/4/FOI%...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00586
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

M8/M74 motorway closures when Glasgow Rangers playing at Ibrox: EIR release

Can you please advise on the motorway lane closures and full closures which have been put in place from the Helen street junction of the M8 along to Glasgow Fort junction of M8, and also the M74 between tradeston and Hamilton junctions when Glasgow Rangers have been playing at Ibrox Stadium from January 2017 until this...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00179
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings with representatives of Persimmon Homes: FOI release

You asked for details of all meetings between representatives of Persimmon Homes and the Scottish Government between the 18th May 2016 until the 1st of January 2019, including: 1. The dates and venue of any meetings between the two parties 2. The proposed agendas for any meetings 3. The recorded minutes of any meetings...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00330
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Data breach notifications submitted to the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for security breach notifications submitted to the Scottish Government for the past two years, which after clarification, resulted in requesting information relating to data breaches notifications over the last 2 year as a whole figure.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00619
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence to Fergus Ewing - future rural policy after Brexit: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) in 2018 from farmers, crofters and land managers to Fergus Ewing on any of the following topics: future rural policy and support in Scotland after the UK leaves the European Union; the Common Agricultural Policy; the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38(2A) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00122
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Deputy First Minister to Children’s Commissioner on No Safe Place report

You asked for a copy of the Deputy First Minister’s response to the Children’s Commissioner on the report No Safe Place: Restraint and Seclusion in Scotland’s Schools.

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00474
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Utilisation and costs of Scotland House, London: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Please provide the following information in the time allotted under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request relates to the facility named 'Scotland House' at 58 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DS only. This request relates to the facility in its entirety...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.8 s.14 s.16
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00486
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Drawn down balance commercial loan to Fergus Marine Engineering Limited: FOI release

In relation to the commercial loan facility Scottish Ministers provided to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited in June 2018 you asked “how much of the balance of £13m has been drawn down as of 4th March 2019 and has any further direct funding of any method been made available to the Company as of the same date.”

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00606
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Compensation claims incurred on A82 with Transport Scotland: EIR release

1. How many compensation claims have been lodged with Transport Scotland for vehicular damage incurred on the A82 trunk road each year for the past 5 years? 2. How much money has been paid out in compensation for damages (incurred on the A82) each year for the past 5 years? To which you clarified the location on 25 F...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00548
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road: EIR release

1 · A copy of the Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road (South bound) carriageway towards Glasgow/Renfrew from 1st February 2018 to 5th February 2019 2 · Details and dates of all carriageway defects identified during safety inspections during these dates. 3 · The time period adopted between iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00500
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Public Interest Test used in Freedom of Information requests: FOI review

For the last 500 responses (see note 1) to Freedom of Information requests issued by the Scottish Government please: (A) State the total number of times the Public Interest Test was used. (B) Summarise in a table the total number of times the Public Interest Test was used by FOISA qualified exemption category (an exe...

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1) s.15 s.15(1)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00558 Review
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland branding: FOI release

You asked for the following information: a) what the "broader brand and visual identity work" referred to encompasses, b) how much it cost to produce c) How much was paid to Edinburgh-based firm The Gate to produce the "broader brand and visual identity work" and d) were any other companies involved in to the producti...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00569
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, questions regarding rail and ferries: FOI release

All correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport. How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? The minutes of all meetings between Christine Grahame MSP and representative...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00476
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aluminium Composite Material cladding in Edinburgh: FOI release

You asked: 1. How many cases of ACM cladding have been found to have been used after the Grenfell Tower disaster on 14th June 2017, in Edinburgh? 2. In found cases, how many properties were commercial and how many residential? 3. How many outstanding issues regarding ACM cladding being used in Edinburgh buildings, a...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.4
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00499
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector