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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Staff numbers and diversity characteristics: FOI release

1. The distribution of all Scottish Government staff across pay scales and by cross-reference to some of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010; and 2. National level data, from at least 2010 to the present, on homelessness applications received from people who identify as disabled, BME, LGB an...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.1
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Plans to impose parking charges at Sumburgh Airport: FOI release

All information held on plans to impose parking charges at Sumburgh Airport including all correspondence with Highlands and Islands Airports Limited including the proposal to impose car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport. You also requested details of any complaints, correspondence with stakeholders (including the Sum...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cybersecurity analysts in the Scottish Government 2015-2018: FOI release

The number of cybersecurity analysts in our department during different time periods between 2015 and 2018. How many cybersecurity analysts who have left and joined the department (please specify both how many left and how many joined).over the period of 1st Jan 2015 and 1st Jan 2018, For the purpose of clarity, you ...

FOI released 70 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

E-counting contract and associated correspondence with Aberdeen Council: FOI release

1. The draft contract supplied in autumn 2016 by the Scottish Government to Aberdeen City Council or to the returning officer appointed by Aberdeen City Council per RPA 1983 s41(1), with any accompanying documentation and covering letter, for the supply of electronic counting services by CGI Group and their contractors...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.10 s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Average daily traffic at A90 Persley Bridge, Aberdeen: FOI release

The total average daily traffic vehicle movements in each direction, for each month in each of the last three years, at the A90 Persley Bridge in Aberdeen (the bridge itself, or nearest point on A90 The Parkway that is monitored).

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total cost of running the Saltire Prize: FOI release

the total cost incurred by the Scottish Government of running the Saltire Prize since it was announced by former First Minister Alex Salmond in April 2008; and if possible, a breakdown of costs relating to the prize. If this is not possible within the FoI time or costs limit, please provide only the total figure.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Offences under section 363(2)&(4) of Communication Act 2003: FOI release

'Could you give me the number of: people receiving a non court disposal for offences under Section 363(2)&(4) of the Communication Act 2003, by local authority & gender people prosecuted in Justice of the Peace courts, where main charge under Section 363(2)&(4) of the Communication Act 2003, by local authority Finall...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.36 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

M8 Junction 16 and 17: Inspection Defect Report: EIR release

Information relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the M8 heading west bound between junctions 16 and 17. 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.2 s.3 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Annual spend on support for Gaelic since 1999: FOI release

A) Details of the Scottish Government's annual spend on support for Gaelic each year since 1999, along with a breakdown of what the money was spent on, and B) Details of the Scottish Government's annual spend on support for Scots each year since 1999, along with a breakdown of what the money was spent on.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Royal Bank of Scotland - branch closures: FOI release

Details of any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between Keith Brown and representatives of RBS on the topic of branch closures in the last year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.27 s.27(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Paid-for social media campaigns and audience targeting information: FOI release

A list of individual, paid-for social media campaigns and audience targeting information used by the Scottish Government in each of the last five years. To include campaign name, department/individual, audience targeting information in full, and the platform (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister meeting Charlotte Liddell: FOI release

The number of times the First Minister has met Charlotte Liddell, including the date, length and location of each meeting and whether the media was invited or present, or if the meetings were private. You also asked for details of any other contact between the First Minister and Charlotte, such as phone calls or letter...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The 2018 to 2019 Spending Review: FOI release

1. When was the 2018/19 Spending Review carried out? 1b. Where can the 2018/19 Spending Review be accessed? 1c. If the above is not yet available then why is this delayed? 1d. And when will these figures be available for i) public viewing and for ii) GHA (and other associations)? 2. How much is the SHIP allocatio...

FOI released 75 score correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence with NHS Tayside in 2018: FOI release

'Copies of all communications (written and electronic) between the office of the health secretary (i.e. the HS and her staff) and members of NHS Tayside since the start of 2018 with regards to; The mis-accounting of £5.3m of eHealth funding provided by NHS National Services Scotland as 'deferred expenditure' by NHS Ta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Health Secretary's letters to Chairman of NHS Tayside: FOI release

Copies of letter(s) sent by Shona Robison, health secretary, to John Connell (chairman) and Lesley McLay (chief executive) of NHS Tayside, asking that they consider/step down from their positions, following claims of financial mismanagement – as reported in several news outlets today. Copies of any responses received b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial engagements of Minister for Transport: FOI release

Ministerial engagements of the Minister for Transport And the Islands, Mr Humza Yousaf from October through to December 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding given to community radio stations: FOI release

1. Funding given to Community Radio Stations via Government Advertising from 2011 to 2017 as stated by Fiona Hyslop MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs) in a recent Debating Chamber exchange with Iain Gray MSP. 2. The amounts paid and to whom over this period. In addition, you have reques...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-05-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Potential train station Auchenback Barrhead South Glasgow: EIR release

You asked for all material held regarding any discussions around the potential building of a new train station at the Auchenback/Barrhead South site and any new train stations in Barrhead (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any othe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deputy First Minister visit to India 2017: FOI release

Can you please tell me how many people took part in the trip below from the Scottish Government, who they were, what their job title was, where they stayed (names of hotels), and what was the overall cost? What was the cost of air travel and any other transport costs? Please break down the costs (ie accommodation/ tran...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Fare evasion - Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverley: FOI release

A copy of the last report which measure the level of ticketless travel and fare evasion on the Passenger Services along with a plan insofar as it relates to ticketless travel and fare evasion on the route from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverley.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Drink driving offences in Scotland 2012 to 2017: FOI release

You asked for the number of drink-driving offences in Scotland that resulted in defendants: a) proceeded against, b) found guilty, and c) sentenced, at magistrates' courts, for the most recent five calendar years?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Men employed in Childcare : FOI release

Annual Funding amounts paid to Men In Childcare from the Scottish Government and/or Edinburgh Council since funding began. Annual Numbers of men who have undertaken courses through Men In Childcare since the programme began and a breakdown of course types. Annual Numbers of men who have completed courses through Men In...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.67 s.17(1)
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Local government election costs 2012 and 2017: FOI release

Is there a report anywhere summarising the cost of e-counting in the 2012 local elections, including the Scottish Government costs and the costs to the councils? Is there or will there be equivalent information collated for last year's elections?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector