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

Withdrawal of draft planning delivery advice: EIR review

Information about the Chief Planner's withdrawal of Draft Planning Delivery Advice on Housing and Infrastructure, specifically the: Number of Local Authorities who found the advice note problematic. Number of Local Authorities who saw the advice note as a positive way forward. Number of Developers who found the advice...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.10(4) s.9(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Baby Boxes: correspondence with Finnish welfare agency Kela: FOI release

1. All correspondence to and from the Scottish government and the Finnish welfare agency Kela, or any other branch of the government of Finland, concerning Scotland's introduction of baby boxes dating from the point when work on the scheme, or consideration of the scheme, began by the Scottish government. 2. All memos...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information sharing bill and named person policy: FOI release

'All correspondence between senior civil servants and the Deputy First Minister with regards to the Information Sharing Bill and Named Person Service since August 2017 to present. This should include all emails, minutes, records of phone calls and dates of meetings. I would like all information via the means previousl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: meeting notes: EIR release

'May I request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act of 2002, details of any meetings or correspondence between Transport Scotland and Mr Andrew Jackson/Mr Phil Kolon, between 01 January 2017 and 18 January 2018. May I also request whether Transport Scotland holds records of any management meetings with exte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

East Lothian Council/Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm: EIR release

Correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers/officials and East Lothian Council regarding the Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm Development and associated Onshore development in East Lothian over the past 12 months. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Maintenance policy/repair history for A702: FOI release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to the A702 (Wandel Area). Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Programmes/reports on increasing girls participation in STEM Subjects: FOI release

1. What steps the Government is taking to increase the number of girls participating in core STEM subjects after the age of 16. 2. Reports to the Minister relating to the performance of programmes to increase the number of girls participating in core STEM subjects after the age of 16.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-05
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Sums paid for guidance on alcohol minimum pricing: FOI release

Details of the sums paid or due to be paid by the Scottish Government to the Scottish Wholesale Association and the Scottish Grocers Federation (or their advisers) for the preparation of guidance in relation to the implementation of a minimum unit price for the sale of alcohol.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-06-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Angela Constance and Barclay McCrindle,Clyde College: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence, between the then Cabinet Minister Angela Constance for Education & Life Long learning or any Scottish Government officials, acting on her behalf and Barclay McCrindle the student representative from Clyde College from the date he took up this role until the date of this request. T...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Online blue badge application form: FOI release

A hardcopy of the online blue badge application form on Transport Scotland website.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A83 wind, crash barrier and risk assessment data: EIR release

All wind related data from the nearest weather station to the A83 near Loch Restil between 2 December 2017 and 10 December 2017. Also require sight of the following documentation: All reports, memoranda and other written communications in respect to the installation, maintenance and removal of any roadside crash barr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

New standardised testing system introduced in Scottish schools: FOI review

The following information regarding the new standardised testing system introduced in Scottish schools: 1. What data will the Scottish Government receive from the test provider and when will this information be received? (NB: In July 2016 a Scottish Government official confirmed to me that: The Scottish Government wil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Field inspection at Burnside of Dipple, Fochabers: EIR release

All correspondence at Local Area and Headquarters Office level relating to a field inspection at Burnside of Dipple, Fochabers.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documents relating to parliamentary question (S5W-14673): EIR release

Copies of the following reports mentioned in a response to a parliamentary question by Alasdair Allan (S5W-14673). Since 2005 the Scottish Government has received 6 reports related to financial propriety in relation to projects funded from our International Development Fund. Copies of all documents and correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Funding and correspondence in relation to Oxfam projects: FOI release

Details of all funding provided by the Scottish Government to Oxfam (including Oxfam Scotland, Oxfam UK and Oxfam worldwide). Details should include the amount and the purpose it was given. Details of correspondence (including letters, emails and records of any phone calls) between Scottish Government Ministers and off...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 38 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency's energy management system: EIR release

Information regarding the Scottish Public Pension Agency'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 pro...

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
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic

AECS Inspection and Re-mapping at Kirkhill Farm, Elgin: EIR response

All correspondence or e-mails held on file relating to an AECS Inspection and Re-mapping at Kirkhill Farm, Elgin, and in particular the way in which the solar panel array was dealt with in this latter case.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Visit of Malawian President Peter Mutharika to Scotland: FOI release

The content of all documents associated with the recent visit of Malawian premier Peter Mutharika to Scotland, including schedules of all meetings, minutes from those meetings, and background briefings prepared before them. Also a breakdown of expenses associated with the trip including flights, hotels, restaurants and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) s.32 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Briefings to Ministers: Scottish Growth Scheme, grants/loans: FOI release

Briefings by Scottish Government Civil Servants to Ministers on the Scottish Growth Scheme on or before 6 September 2016; for a list of all grants and loans made through the Scottish Growth Scheme since its creation to date and if the expected payments through the Growth Scheme are still anticipated to be worth £500 mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.38 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details Safety Inspections A85, 2 years to 28/4/18: FOI release

In relation to the A85 between Connel and Bridge of Awe, specifically in the area around Taynuilt: A. Dates of safety inspections undertaken in this area in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. B. Details of carriageway defects identified during safety inspections in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. C. D...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence/contracts from 11 named companies:FOI release

Any correspondence or contracts between the Scottish Government and {eleven companies}, from 2011 or the earliest possible date to the present. Subsequently clarified the name of one of those companies and also that if correspondence would exceed the cost limit then provide the details of any contracts entered into by...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.12
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Grant awarded to Hazelwood Vision 2015/2016:FOI release

Details regarding a grant awarded to Hazelwood Vision (SC 039972) of £90,326 during 2015-16, its intended purpose and whether any checks were made on how the money was spent.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings spending
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Reports regarding historic conduct for Aid organisations overseas: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence and reports sent and received by the Scottish Government relating to historic conduct issues which have been notified by organisations which deliver aid abroad this year.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Road closure figures A83 Inveraray to Tarbet 2017: FOI release

The A82 road closure figures for 2017,section between Inveraray and Tarbet. This was later clarified to the A83. As the information requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with the request under those Regula...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport