Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,831releases indexed
40,818attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,472partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-27newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,472 unclear 7,440 not held 3,272 released 1,596 already published 711 cost limit 631 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5202 s.20 4464 s.34(1) 3766 s.39(2) 3623 s.30 3027 s.17(1) 2968 s.25(1) 2547 s.10(4) 2079 s.11(2) 1630 s.29(1) 1240 s.2 1240 s.3 974

Timeline

2026-10 184 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 1,333 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 989 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 740 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 670 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 662 releases · 25.5 avg days
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22,831 matching releases

Inpatient and day case NHS waiting time reductions: FOI release

The specific detail for the actual statistical numbers used by the First Minister for the decade apart comparison that arrived at stated 30% and 43% reductions [in in-patient and day-case waiting times]. Please provide direct links to the same official statistics and specific tables used that contain these referenced ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Funding committed to the Air Quality Fund: EIR release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Air Quality Fund referenced on page 57 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund has paid out to date; for (if it does not break the cost limits) a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund and fo...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score correspondence spending s.20
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

List of meetings with ANM directors 2013-2018: EIR release

A list of the meetings between some Government officials and some ANM directors from 2013 to date, the government officials of interest are, either, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Local Government and Housing or DPEA officials and reporters and the specific ANM directors, are, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Wellboats chemical licensing and related database information: EIR release

'Information on well boat licences issued by MS-LOT to fish farm operators to permit the discharge of chemotherapeutants. Please provide copies of all well boat licences and copies of well boat licence returns detailing chemical use. Finally, please clarify whether the use of chemical via well boats is included in the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Jim Ratcliffe (INEOS): EIR release

1. Any information held on the First Minister's meeting with Jim Ratcliffe regarding future unconventional oil and gas (UOG) policy; 2. Any meetings which Ministers and civil servants had ahead of and after that meeting to discuss UOG development in Scotland; 3. Any analyses which the Scottish Government carried out,...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 s.15 s.16 s.11 10 attachments
Published
2018-07-01
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Inspection/maintenance/complaints/accident records for A77 Kilmarnock/Fenwick: EIR release

1. Records of inspection for the relevant stretch of road; 2. Maintenance Records relating to the relevant stretch of road, including records of independent contractors working on the relevant stretch of road; 3. All correspondence to independent contractors relating to work carried out by them in the relevant area; ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance/inspection/repair A77, Girvan to Dipple: EIR release

Information relating to a road Scotland TranServ is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, relating to the A77 on the section between Girvan and Dipple. Please can you provide: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Royal Bank of Canada meeting Cabinet Secretary (EJFW): FOI release

Details relating to a meeting between Keith Brown MSP and the Royal Bank of Canada, Wealth Management on 17th October 2017, including minutes, notes taken of the meeting, agenda or any other papers pertaining to the meeting including handwritten notes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.38(2) s.1(1) s.38 s.36(2) s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Flexible Workforce Development Fund: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Flexible Workforce Development Fund referenced on page 54 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund has paid out to date; for (if it does not break the cost limits) a list of payees that have received funding f...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Kilbride Farm forestry grant inspection data: FOI release

1. The dates of any site inspections carried out by you in relation to this scheme from the date of planting down to April 2017; 2. The results of any such site inspections; 3. The degree to which you were satisfied that this scheme was a compliant scheme under the SRDP contract.

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence contracts s.38(1)
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Dilation and curettage procedures in NHS Boards: FOI release

All correspondence, memos and reports sent to/from the CMO's office in relation to D&C procedures since October 2 2017.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to FOI/18/00965: FOI release

'Any and all correspondence preceding the date the information is released to me which discusses my request, such as the discussion between special advisers or government officials about the handling of this request.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence special advisers s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accident statistics for A82 Dumbarton Road, Milton: EIR release

Statistics on accident levels within Milton, Dumbarton. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We are applying the exemption at section ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

ELC expansion plans submitted by local authorities: FOI release

The Initial expansion plans that Local Authorities submitted in September 2017 as part of the ELC expansion The subsequent expansion plans Local Authorities submitted in March 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) 24 attachments
Published
2018-06-28
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Precision Medicine Ecosystem Investment £4m 2015/2016: FOI release

The following information in relation to Precision Medicine Ecosystem Investment £4m 2015/2016: 1. When was the first meeting regarding this proposal and who attended? 2. List any subsequent meetings that were held with attendees. 3. When did you receive the first written proposal? 4. How, who and when was it revie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-28
Reference
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Public holidays in the Scottish Government: FOI release

How many public holiday days are given each year? Please indicate which dates they are and the reason they are a public holiday. Why do Scottish Government employees have extra public holidays, other than bank holidays? For example, May 25, 2018 has been given as a public holiday as well as the bank holiday of May 28, ...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A726 in East Kilbride: EIR release

1. Inspection records, including the inspection route and manner in which inspections are carried out for the carriageway on Queensway Road, East Kilbride from 1 January 2017 until 20 March 2018; 2. Details of any complaints or defects reported in any form in relation to Queensway Road, East Kilbride from 1 January 20...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.10(4) 14 attachments
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding for Edinburgh Festival: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the 'fund to provide £1 million in each of the next five years for Edinburgh's Festivals to maintain its status as the world's foremost festival city.' referenced on page 119 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fu...

FOI cost limit 40 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Funding/payments to union organisations including Police: FOI release

The total amount of funding/payments made to all union organisations including but not limited to STUC, UNISON, UNITE, Scottish Police federation and any other staff association/federation/union for Police Scotland by the Scottish Government from 2014/15 until present date. Please break this down year on year, by Union...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence spending s.89 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Communications with Sarantium Solutions/Sir Stephen House services 2015/2016: FOI release

In calendar years 2015 and 2016, all communications with Sarantium Solutions/Sir Stephen House on the company's services and opportunities for the firm and the Scottish Government to work together.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

RIDDOR reports/details of injuries relating to AWPR: EIR release

The number of RIDDOR reports in relation to the AWPR project since its commencement broken down by the following financial years a) 2015/16 b) 2016/17 c) 2017/18. Please provide the details of each injury that was caused and provide the detailed description of how the injury was caused. The number of accidents recorded...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number lost time incidents and injuries on AWPR: EIR release

The number of Lost Time Incidents on the site of the AWPR project since commencement broken down by the following financial years a) 2015/16 b) 2016/17 c) 2017/18. Please provide the details of each injury that was caused and provide the detailed description of how the injury was caused." As the information you have r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport