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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Bodies prescribed to solemnise marriages, Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act: FOI release

1. a. The number and name of all religious or belief bodies that are currently prescribed under the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014, or otherwise authorised by Scottish Government Ministers to provide ministers, clergy, pastors, priests or other celebrants who are able to conduct legal weddings. b F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.25(1) s.20 s.8(1) s.7 s.38(1) s.18 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00421
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Boundaries on location maps associated with Rural Payments and Services: FOI release

Request that I am provided with or given access to all maps you may have in your possession or control which show the field boundaries between crofts 4 and 5 Flodabay, Isle of Harris 444/0228 and 444/0227.

FOI not held 65 score 6 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00611
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

New York investor lunch, briefings, attendance list, costs and correspondence: FOI release

1. Briefing notes provided for the First Minister, or other key Scottish Government officials, in advance of the meeting. 2. An attendance list showing the names and organisations of those at the meeting. 3. A breakdown of costs incurred by the Scottish Government in connection with this meeting. 4. Any subsequent c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00380
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Shared equity housing schemes, properties available, building companies involved: FOI release

1. Information on properties in Scotland available under Help to Buy Scheme, if this is too broad, please send Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh only. I would like to know how many properties are available under that scheme, where they are located and what’s the name of the company who builds them. 2. Information on pro...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00383
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System data, ICES Rectangles 49F1 and 50F1: EIR release

I was wondering if I can request the following VMS fishing data:  ICES Rectangles 49F1 and 50F1 for 2016 to 2018.  ICES Rectangle 49F1 for 2015. If available, the following fields would be useful:  Gear type  Nationality  Length  Tonnage  Activity  Speed We understand that some of the information may need to b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 85 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00600
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

SAAS tuition fees paid split by undergraduate and postgraduate fees: FOI released

Tuition fees paid by SAAS to Scotland’s 19 Higher Education Institutions for each financial year from 2010-2011 to present, split by undergraduate and postgraduate fees.

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00403
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Proposed redress scheme for victims of child abuse: FOI release

In relation to compensation for victims of child abuse or the proposed redress scheme, please provide details of what meetings Scottish Government officials have held with providers of care relating to this. For each meeting please outline when it occurred, who it involved, where it occured and supply the minutes of wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00435
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Communications in relation to accident at Strone point: EIR release

1. Details of any correspondence, communications or requests sent from Police Scotland to BEAR Scotland in connection with the accident locus at the A83 at Strone Point, approximately 3 km north east of Inveraray on 13/07/2018 and; 2. Details of any works, including sweeping of the carriageway, completed or organised ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00484
Directorate
Topic

Information related to mental health law in Scotland: FOI review

Information on mental health policy and legislation.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care

Roseanna Cunningham’s MSP 2017 visit to Montrose: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes, minutes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the meeting between Roseanna Cunningham, the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Angus Council, The Montrose Golf ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/18/02657 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon farming production, inspections, surveillance/testing of ova and smolts: EIR release

You asked for information on inspections, surveillance and testing of ova and smolts for diseases, pathogens and viruses since 1 January 2017, in relation to both imported and domestically produced ova and smolts. You also asked: are smolts tested for diseases, pathogens and viruses prior to entry to the sea-water ph...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00420
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning applications for major developments for years 2014-2018: EIR release

1. Within each region how many planning applications for Major Developments were submitted for years 2014 - 2018? 2. Within each region how many planning applications for Major Developments went to the reporter 2014 - 2018? 3. Within each region how many Major Developments did the reporter overturn the council’s deci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00540
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Government Expenditure Revenue Scotland (GERS) data, revenue for Scotland: FOI release

According to the GERS data, total revenue for Scotland in 2017-18 was £58bn+. Simple query - of that amount how much goes to the London Treasury and how much direct to Scottish fund?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00462
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

First Ministers tour of North America, delegation details and costs: FOI release

1. A breakdown of the First Minister’s own accommodation costs, flight costs, vehicle hire costs and other costs related to the trip. Please also state the name of the accommodation provider and the type of vehicle hired. 2. The full cost of the entire Scottish Government delegation, including a breakdown showing cost...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00363
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Independent scrutiny of inter-agency discussions: FOI release

1. Please advise the legislation that informs the duty of the police and social workers who when presented with evidence that either the other parent, social worker, Police Officer or civilian has been mis-truthful (perverted the course of justice) when a court case was current, but more importantly now the individual ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.48(5)
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/201900000117
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Community payback order placements taking more than 2 months start: FOI release

A breakdown of the time delay between the imposition and start of community payback order work placements for the year 2017-18 and also the longest single delay in starting a work placement.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/19/00340
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) Practice Development Panel: FOI release

In relation to the Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) Practice Development Panel: A. The overall cost of the panel’s work. B. Payment given to the chair of the panel and each individual member. C. Any additional expenditure incurred by the panel since its formation. Please also inform me: D. Whether the Governme...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/201900000319
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

2018 communications relating to The New School, Butterstone: FOI release

You requested the following:  all communications between government ministers/ officials and the care inspectorate between the dates January 2018 to January 2019 regarding the New School Butterstone.  all communications between government ministers/officials and Perth and Kinross council between the dates January 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/19/00294
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

FoI/19/00065 handling report including drafts originally circulated before response letter: FOI release

The handling report for FOI referenced FoI/19/00065, including but not limited to, a breakdown of the handling of the request, the drafting of the response, and who handled the response. You also asked for the drafts of the response originally circulated before this final response letter was sent.

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.25(1)
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/19/00350
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector