Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,801releases indexed
40,764attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,454partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-26newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,454 unclear 7,434 not held 3,269 released 1,596 already published 710 cost limit 630 clarification 375 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5188 s.20 4459 s.34(1) 3755 s.39(2) 3619 s.30 3020 s.17(1) 2964 s.25(1) 2543 s.10(4) 2077 s.11(2) 1627 s.2 1240 s.29(1) 1237 s.3 973

Timeline

2026-10 154 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 1,329 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 987 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 738 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 709 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 669 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 662 releases · 25.5 avg days
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22,801 matching releases

A77: incident reports and inspection criteria reviewed: EIR release

In paragraph two of the above referenced letter, you state that "The A77 is maintained by Scotland TranServ and, under the terms of the contract with the Scottish Ministers…" 1. In relation to this statement, I have two requests: (i) TranServ's website http://www.scotlandtranserv.co.uk/ states "Scotland TranServ mana...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

ChargePlace Scotland infrastructure network: FOI release

1. What is the total cost of investment into the Scottish charging network since its creation? 2. How much of this was on actual infrastructure (chargers/cabiling etc)? 3. What is the breakdown on investment from year one until 2018 i.e. how much has been invested into the network each year to expand it. 4. How much...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Jeane Freeman's appearance on question Time 2/November 2017: FOI release

Scottish Government internal correspondence and briefings on Jeane Freeman's appearance on question Time on 2 November 2017. I would specifically also ask for correspondence on her use of the ministerial car for that event.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland:application versions for Finance, HR, Payroll, CRM: FOI release

What Applications are you running for: 1. Finance? 2. HR? 3. Payroll? 4. Project? 5. CRM? 6. Manufacturing? 7. Sourcing? 8. Invoice Scanning Tool? 9. Are you using Config Snapshot? 10. What BI Tool are you using? 11. What versions of the above Applications are you running? 12. When was your last Application...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.17 s.28 s.29 s.30 s.32 s.33 s.34
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reverse speed discrimination traffic signals in Springholm: EIR release

'Please could you provide me with a breakdown of the cost of installing and operating the reverse speed discrimination traffic signals in Springholm in Dumfries and Galloway. In particular, I would like to know: The cost of purchasing and installing the equipment at the end of 2017 The cost of any maintenance/repair...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Provision of buffet meals to combat obesity: FOI release

Information regarding proposals that you feel may affect the provision of buffet meals in our attempts to combat the issue of obesity.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Dates when IT systems accessed website: http://misssymartin.blogspot.com/:FOI release

'In the following FOI response, the Scottish Government confirms that its IT systems accessed the website http://misssymartin.blogspot.com on 28 occasions in June 2018: /publications/foi-18-01874/ Could you please confirm on which specific dates in June 2018 each of these 28 occasions occurred?

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.28 s.29 s.30
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of changing from gov.uk to gov.scot domain: FOI release

A breakdown of the costs to the Scottish Government in changing all the Scottish Government websites and pages from a gov.uk domain to the gov.scot domain name.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ministerial preferences for briefings, speeches and correspondence: FOI release

All documentation regarding Ministerial preferences detailing how the current Scottish Ministers prefer their briefings, speeches and correspondence to be prepared and handled.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

M73: winter maintenance plan with gritting priority programme: EIR release

The following documents are requested covering the period 28th February 2018 to 28th March 2018 in terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002: A copy of the winter maintenance plan showing the general gritting priority programme; The gritting records in respect of the location referred to above Records of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

European Regional Development Fund: project application forms: FOI release

The following project application forms. East Scotland 2000-2006 West ERDF 2000-2006 West ESF 2000-2006 Highlands & Island ERDF 2007-2013 Highlands & Islands ESF 2007-2013 LUPS ERDF 2007-2013 LUPS ESF 2007-2013 Scotland ERDF 2014-2020 Scotland ESF 2014-2020

FOI released 95 score correspondence 30 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Executive's policy for job sharing: FOI release

Details of the Scottish Government job share policy including the reasons for and against a job share.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Potential improvements to the Energy Performance Certificate System: FOI release

As it has been admitted that numbers of home owners have suffered disadvantage related to the EPC system, what measures are in place to allow redress or removal of those disadvantages? If neither redress nor improvement to the system is envisaged, what are the reasons for refusal? As the Scottish system differs from th...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

New tracker system for responding to FOI requests: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government's new tracker system for monitoring and responding to FOI requests.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Travel expenditure:first class rail, business and premium economy air:FOI release

1. A list of first class rail travel expenditure, first, business and premium economy air travel expenditure and spending on taxis by Scottish Government Ministers in 2010, 2014 and 2017. 2. I would also request this same information for Scottish Government civil servants. 3. I would also request this information for...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial diary: Humza Yousaf's trip to the Netherlands: FOI release

The ministerial diary for Humza Yousaf for when he was in the Netherlands from 11 to 13 February including engagements and who he met with; I would also like to ask for his personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied him; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staff ...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers spending 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

International Council of Education Advisers Report 2016-2018: FOI release

1. The date the Scottish Government received the International Council of Education Advisers Report 2016-2018. 2. Any emails or other internal correspondence, or correspondence with the Council of Advisers, in relation to the publication of this report. 3. The first draft of the report.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial diary: Maree Todd's trip to Ireland 9/March: FOI release

The ministerial diary for Maree Todd for when she was in Ireland from 9 March including engagements and who she met with; I would also like to ask for her personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied her; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staff that accompanied h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Isle of Ulva estate: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the North West Mull Community Woodland Company regarding the proposed purchase of the Isle of Ulva Estate. On the 10 May 2018 I sought clarification of the request and you advised that you would like all correspondence from October 2 2017, until the present date. ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 30 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Taxis for Ministerial travel: FOI release

Internal Scottish Government correspondence from 1 January 2018 to date on the use of taxis for Ministerial travel.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial diary: Jeane Freeman's trip to Ireland: FOI release

The ministerial diary for Jeane Freeman for when she was in Ireland from 28 January to 29 January including engagements and who she met with; I would also like to ask for her personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied her; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staf...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.39(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Draft planning delivery advice on housing and infrastructure: EIR release

'Having had time to review some of the data I am trying to seek some clarity on the xls spreadsheet. 1. PDA Content Breakdown sheet; I assume that row 1 columns B to CP (total 93) represent the participants (93). Do you have a breakdown of which body the I.D number relates to i.e. Planning AuthoritiesHouse builders/L...

FOI/EIR not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence with Independent Antislavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyland: FOI release

(a) All communications between the Scottish Government and the Office of the Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyland from 12/09/2017 to today's date (22 June 2018). (b) Agendas and minutes of any meetings between the Scottish Government and the Office of the Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyl...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.35(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2018-07-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Ministerial diary: Mike Russell Belgium trip November 2017: FOI release

The Ministerial diary for Mike Russell when he was in Belgium from 21 to 22 November 2017 including engagements and who he met with; his personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied him; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staff that accompanied him.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Audit Scotland's 2016/17 audit draft reports: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland regarding the drafting and finalising of Audit Scotland's 2016/17 audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts (released 28 September 2017). I would like to request that the information includes: 1. Emails/letters/minutes of meetings or phone ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-07-23
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector