Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,839releases indexed
40,826attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,475partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-27newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,475 unclear 7,443 not held 3,274 released 1,596 already published 711 cost limit 631 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5203 s.20 4465 s.34(1) 3766 s.39(2) 3624 s.30 3027 s.17(1) 2968 s.25(1) 2549 s.10(4) 2080 s.11(2) 1630 s.29(1) 1241 s.2 1240 s.3 974

Timeline

2026-10 192 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 672 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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22,839 matching releases

Discussions Chief Planning Officer-withdrawal of draft planning advice: EIR release

Information about the decision to withdraw the Draft Planning Delivery Advice on Housing and Infrastructure specifically, discussions between the Chief Planning Officer, the Housing Minister, the Strategic Development Planning authorities third party development groups before any decision was made.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Details concerning types of accounting software/applications used: FOI release

Information on the types of accounting software and other applications used by Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB). 1. What financial accounting software do you use? 2. Who supplies your financial accounting software (name of vendor or supplier)? 3. What was the original date of purchase or contact start date for your ac...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Economic impact of Scotland House: FOI release

Information relating to Scotland House in London: A. Details and a breakdown of how many businesses have signed up to be associate and/or enterprise members of Scotland House.B. Details of how much investment into Scotland has been generated by Scotland House.C. Details of how many jobs in Scotland that Scotland House...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

ScotGEM bursary: FOI release

Details of the decisions and creation of the ScotGEM bursary.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.29
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Funding for Newlands Junior College: FOI release

All communications, including the content of attachments in emails, in relation to the £345,000 funding for Newlands Junior College; the dates and locations of all meetings with NJC/their representatives in relation to this funding, as well as the minutes of those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 18 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Minutes/notes:MSP Cunningham and Duke of Rothesay: FOI Release

All minutes and notes relating to the meeting between Roseanna Cunningham MSP and HRH Duke of Rothesay which took place on 23 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 s.30 s.41 s.38 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on the organisation's energy management system: EIR release

Details of the organisation's contract relating to their energy management system. Not all organisations have energy management system and if the organisation does not have one please ignore the contractual part of my request (1-6) and concentrate on questions 7-12. 1. The supplier who provides the software to the org...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Energy, Public sector

Applications for contact made to the family court: FOI release

A time series of Scotland statistics from 2011 to 2016 on: The number of applications for contact made to the family court The number of children that were involved in those applications for contact The number of applications made for residence The number of children that were involved in those applications for reside...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland's annual energy spend: electricity and water: FOI release

1. The supplier who provides the software to the organisation? 2. The cost associated with the software. Please provide me with the annual spend. 3. What is the brand of the software? 4. What is the duration of the contract? 5. When does this contract expire? 6. When does the organisation plan to review this contr...

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.10
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Skip-stopping at Rutherglen and Cambuslang: FOI release

The number of train services that were scheduled to stop at Rutherglen train station from January 2017 through to March 2018 (or close to then as your records go up to) bud did not, which then completed their journey (skip-stopping). And the number of train services scheduled to stop at Cambuslang train station from J...

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Disposals of domestic abuse offences by area and gender:FOI release

Information on disposals for offences with a domestic aggravator recorded broken down by age, gender and location for 2016-17.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Parent feedback on Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

Please release any information regarding feedback, questions, concerns etc raised by parents or parents groups about the Scottish National Standardised Assessments Please release any information regarding parents opting out of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments The date range for this request is March 2017 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Financial Operations IT systems: FOI release

1) What financial accounting software do you use? 2) Who supplies your financial accounting software (name of vendor or supplier)? 3) What was the original date of purchase or contact start date for your accounting software? 4) When is the contact renewal or expiry date for your accounting software? 5) If relevant,...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.7
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Feedback on introduction of Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI Release

All communication held by the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scottish National Standardised Assessments in schools. Any documents prepared by or for the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic

Information on the Thermolicer and Optilicer: EIR release

Information on the Thermolicer and Optilicer since 7 April 2017, including: information on any deaths, injuries and welfare concerns relating to the Thermolicer and Hydrolicer any complaints regarding the operation of the Thermolicer and Hydrolicer any scientific research, dialogue with Norwegian agencies and authorit...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tourist tax policy 2016-2018: FOI release

'Please provide me with copies of all correspondence between Edinburgh City Council officials and councillors with Scottish Government officials and ministers, regarding a tourist tax policy, in the last 3 years. Please also provide me with the details of any meetings between Edinburgh City Council officials and counc...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister meeting Skuli Mogensen (WOW Air): FOI release

All minutes and notes relating to the meeting between the First Minister and Skuli Mogensen (WOW Air) which took place on 13th October 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.36(2) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Bridges built in 2016/17 and material used: EIR release

'Can you please provide me with the most up-to-date information you hold on the following: 1. Total number of bridges constructed in Scotland in 2016 and 2017 and the material of construction used for each bridge (e.g. steel, concrete, masonry, etc.). In the case of steel bridges, please indicate the structural form (...

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scientific trial of electrofishing for razor clams: EIR release

How much data has been collected since the beginning of the scientific trial of electrofishing for razor clams?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Effects of electrofishery on the marine environment: EIR release

The data collected since the beginning of the scientific trial of electrofishing for razor clams on: a) the short-term effects of electrofishery on the marine environment? b) the long-term effects of electrofishery on the marine environment.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Deductions made (under s5.9 PSC) with Argyll Ferries: FOI release

'For the period January 2017 to June 2017, information held by Transport Scotland relating to deductions made under s5.9 of the PSC with Argyll Ferries.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Denominational schools in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many "faith schools" there are in Scotland ? 2. How many of these are fully funded by the Scottish Government or UK State? 3. How many are part funded by Scottish Government or UK State? 4. How many are within 3 miles of other non-faith schools ? 5. Clarification on why we the Government funds these ?

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence s.17 s.17(1)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Photographs of diseased farmed salmon: EIR release

Photographs of diseased farmed salmon relating to all FHI visits since 1 January 2017, and in addition all FHI visits to Marine Harvest sites since 1 January 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Argyll Ferries contract variation: vessel switch: FOI release

'For the period August 2013 to November 2013, information held by Transport Scotland relating to the contract variation signed 18th November 2013 re the vessel switch.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Oxfam projects: email communication relating to FoI/18/00490: FOI release

Information on 'who dealt with your request (FoI/18/00490), where was it passed to, any email communication relating to what information should or should not be released, and any email communication with the external body referenced in my request, namely Oxfam.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector