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

Support given to HIAL's Remote Towers proposal: FOI release

Minutes from meetings, or other supporting documentation, that show the reasoning behind the support given to HIAL's Remote Towers proposal. You clarified this by asking for documentation that justifies either the decision to hand over responsibility for the decision for the Remote Towers proposal to HIAL or that appro...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Inverclyde Council applying for Scottish Attainment Challenge funding: FOI release

All correspondence (i.e. emails etc.) that relates to: Inverclyde Council requesting permission to fund a finance post via the allocated Scottish Attainment Challenge funding for all years. Response provided by the Scottish Attainment Challenge (rejecting/accepting the proposal).

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.1 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Minimum provision of banking services: FOI release

All correspondence between (a) the Scottish and UK governments and (b) the Scottish Government and banks operating in Scotland, relating to the Scottish Government's call for a 'minimum provision of banking services' articulated by Paul Wheelhouse in December 2017. This should include emails, physical letters, notes of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Minutes of a compulsory purchase order, Falkirk Council: FOI Release

A copy of the minutes from the pre-inquiry meeting held Thursday 22 September 2016 in the conference room of the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division, Falkirk, conducted by the Reporter, relating to Compulsory Purchase Order 2014: The Falkirk Council (Land South of Main Street Shieldhill).

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Apprenticeship Levy expenditure 2017 to 2018: FOI release

Requested information "Details of how much Apprenticeship Levy funding the Scottish Government has spent in 2017/18 in the following local authority areas"; A. North AyrshireB. East AyrshireC. South Ayrshire

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Media interview regarding the Pentland Hills Eagle disappearance: EIR release

Can you please advise whether or not there was an email or formal written request submitted by Chris Packham or Ruth Tingay to meet with Roseanna Cunningham MSP to request a media interview regarding the Pentland Hills Eagle disappearance and, if so, when was this submission made? If the request was not made using the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic

Health and nutrition inspections in schools: FOI release

Information regarding Health and Nutrition Inspections as follows: For each of the past five years – so 2016-17; 2015-16; 2014-15; 2013-14; 2012-13 - could you please tell me: 1. how many primaries, secondaries and special schools were inspected to see if their school meals complied with nutrient standards and food a...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.2 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister's temporary accommodation during Bute House works: FOI release

1. Details of how long the first minister spent in a hotel before moving into temporary accommodation after Bute House was found to have faults that needed to be repaired. How many days did the first minister stay in a hotel, which days were these. 2. Details of the cost of the first minister's hotel accommodation fo...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

500 Miles Carole Smillie CPR advertising campaign: FOI release

Information on the total cost of the 500 Miles Carole Smillie CPR advertising campaign. Including all fees, prior consultancy, media slot costs, royalty payments etc etc.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES-Rectangles 49E5/49E6: EIR release

'The following VMS and sightings fishing data: ICES Rectangles 49E5 and 49E6 from 2013 until the latest year available? 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 be redacted.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 85 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Hospitality provided at Bute House 2015 to 2018: FOI release

'Any recorded cost, estimated or actual, of refreshments /entertainment / hospitality provided at Bute House for members of the Scottish Government or guests – in the last three financial years.'

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Monthly performance reports for APS providing Baby Boxes: FOI release

Schedule 4, section 2. of the contract with APS to provide Baby Boxes notes the supplier must provide a Monthly Performance Report. A copy of the monthly performance report for each month since the full contract started in August 2017.

FOI released 100 score correspondence contracts s.2 10 attachments
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Production costs of 'any veg goes frittata': FOI release

'You asked for information on a short 45 second video produced by Whitespace Edinburgh for publication on social media and hosted on http://www.greenerscotland.org called 'any veg goes frittata'. You asked to be provided with costs associated with the production of this video and associated creative development and an...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Administration Budget 2018 to 2019: FOI release

Is it now permissible to increase the SG DRC budget by transferring financial provision from budgets for programme expenditure? If so, to what extent has the SG DRC budget for 2018-19 been increased in this way?.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Safety inspections and defect summaries for M77 Northbound: EIR release

Copies of the following: Reports of the inspection history, Safety inspections, Safety patrols, Defects, Repairs to the M77 northbound between Jct 5 and Jct 4 Time frame: 15/01/2018 until 16/02/2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of FOI requests received in March 2018: FOI release

1. The total number of FOI requests received. 2. The total number of FOI requests which were deemed to require ministerial sign off or approval. 3. The total number of FOI requests in which one or more special advisers were in any way involved in the response. The time period for this information: requests received ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Businesses in Scotland that are EU-owned: FOI release

a) UK/Scottish companies that have been taken over by mainland EU companies b) The number of roles in our companies now filled by EU people born outside Scotland

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Burncrooks water treatment works, East Dunbartonshire: EIR release

East Dunbartonshire - Burncrooks water treatment works. Copy of correspondence between agencies, national bodies and SG regarding assessment of this case. Copies of "all correspondence that was generated between agencies that will include national bodies and Scottish Government when carrying out a proper assessment of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recruitment at the Scottish Social Security Agency: FOI release

The business cases/documents explaining the reasons for the recruitment of temporary staff to the Scottish Social Security Agency, in particular, those listed here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315502 https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.30
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's purchasing system: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Government's purchasing system (your specific questions are answered separately below).

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-11
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff employed in communications 2015 to 2017: FOI release

1. The number of full time press office/news desk/media relations staff employed by the Scottish Government during the years 2015, 2016 and 2017. 2. The total wage bill of the above staff, broken down by year. 3. The number of contracts awarded to external public relations/marketing companies/individuals by the Scott...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.12
Published
2018-05-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of Ministerial resignations from government since 1999: FOI release

A list of all Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers who have resigned from their posts in government, from 1999-present, and what reasons they gave for having done so.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-10
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Grant for Bo'ness and Area Community Bus Association: FOI release

Information regarding the Bo'ness and Area Community Bus Association SCIO. 1. How much money in grant funding, service level payments or agreements from January 2015 to the present day has been paid to this organisation, 2. Has Transport Scotland supplied any vehicle on loan or gifted to this organisation from Januar...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.33
Published
2018-05-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total expenditure on stationary in 2017 to 2018: FOI release

What expenditure the Scottish Government as a whole spent on stationery in a year. I am content with FY 16/17 if data is unavailable for this last financial period.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-10
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Train services from Rutherglen and Cambuslang stations: FOI release

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

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport