Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 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 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 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 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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22,874 matching releases

Diseases and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

Information on diseases (including sea lice) and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any presentation materials including but not limited to presentation slides, handouts, briefings, meeting notes used for the following meetings regarding the Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill: National Implementation Support Group - 11/10/2017 Police Scotland – 17/10/2017 Interfaith Scotl...

FOI released 100 score correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

HMIe reports carried out on George Watson's College: FOI release

All HMIe reports carried out on George Watson's College since 2013; in particular you are interested in the report carried out at the school after the three day inspection on 4, 5, 6 September 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Union Flag in 2018: FOI release

For any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving any of: Liz Lloyd, Nicola Sturgeon, special advisers, Ministers or communications staff on the subject of the Union Flag/Union Jack in 2018 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38 24 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands' internal ferry service: FOI release

a) All correspondence with Orkney Islands Council and Shetland Islands Council regarding the funding of their respective internal ferry service. b) Minutes of all meetings – including where, when and attendance - between Scottish Ministers/Officials and Orkney Islands Council and Shetland Islands Council regarding the...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

VMS and sightings fishing data ICES Rectangles 50F0,50F1,51F0,51F1: EIR release

The following VMS and sightings fishing data: ICES Rectangles 50F0, 50F1, 51F0 and 51F1 for 2014 to 2017 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
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Freedom of Information Act and Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

You asked for civil servant briefings and correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) on the FOI Act to Scottish Government Ministers and special advisers in December 2017, January 2018 and February 2018 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications with the email address foi@spa.pnn.police.uk: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between the email address 'foi@spa.pnn.police.uk' and any of: special advisers (including the special adviser FOI email account), communications staff, civil servants, Ministers, and/or Scottish Gover...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Criminal proceedings data for cannabis offences: FOI release

Criminal proceedings data for cannabis offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, since 2006-07 to 2016-17, for people under 18 years of age and people over 18 years of age.

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with HM Government of Gibraltar: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) in 2017 or 2018 between Scottish Government Ministers and HM Government of Gibraltar.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board: FOI release

The date of the meeting of the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board in February, for the agenda of the meeting, whether the proposed meeting in December occurred and for the date of the next meeting to occur in April.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

HEEPS Loan scheme for registered social landlords: FOI release

How many applications were received for the HEEPS Loan scheme for registered social landlords? and how many of these applications were granted?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Loan Scheme: FOI release

How many applications have been received for the home energy Scotland loan scheme, how many of those received were granted and how many Cashback grants for the energy efficiency element have been granted.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Advertisement spend for Road Traffic Regulation Orders: FOI release

Information on the annual spend in the local press of Road Traffic Regulation Orders (when there are going to be road closures etc) both the consultation and the Order. A history of annual spends or just your latest years figures would be fantastic.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Curriemuirend Park: EIR release

Electronic copies of any environmental information or surveys, inspections, impact surveys that related to Curriemuirend park undertaken by the government or city of Edinburgh council or by another party for the council/government from 2007-2018.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 22 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Number of FOI requests not answered within timescale: FOI release

1. How many FOI requests received by the Scottish Government have the Scottish Government been unable to furnish a full answer to since 1/1/17 to 1/2/18? 2. Can a full list of the information requested for same be provided and a reason/s for the inability to answer each of these FOI requests fully that was given to th...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence spending s.12 s.20 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

PSHE framework and drugs education: FOI release

Information on who should deliver PSHE lessons on drugs education and what percentage of PSHE delivered in schools must include drugs education.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic

Road between Port Glasgow roundabout and Erskine Bridge: EIR release

How many pot holes have been filled between Port Glasgow round about and the Erskine Bridge since 01/01/2018 and 2 - How much did it cost to organise and stick names on your gritters.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Shared services provision across public sector: FOI release

a) How the Scottish Government offer a 'shared service' offering to public bodies eg procurement support/training etc - why do you think this is not displacement of the private market? b) How much money do SG make from this service? c) Why is the service not delivered by private sector who can deliver this and frankl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.36(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Maintenance records for the M73 southbound: EIR release

We request copy of the maintenance records for the M73 southbound, just beyond junction 2. We also request copy of any reports/complaints. Please also confirm how often the condition of the road is/should be checked. Records should be for the period 6 months prior to the 06/02/2017 and the period of 1 month after.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Careless, inconsiderate or antisocial driving: FOI release

Information 'relative to fines, prosecutions, confiscation of vehicles, etc', in connection with efforts to tackle 'boy racers'. As you will appreciate, the term 'boy racers' is a subjective one, without any precise definition in law or policy. I have understood your request to relate to careless, inconsiderate or anti...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.3 s.34 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Handling of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

1. Any policies, guidelines or guidance related to the handling of Freedom of Information requests by Special Advisers; 2. Details of correspondence relating to Freedom of Information requests which have been sent to the Scottish Government email account or email list "FoI SpAdS PO" – a list with the subject lines and...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Delays in starting community payback order work placements: FOI release

A breakdown of the time delay between the imposition and start of community payback order work placements for the year 2016-17 and also the longest single delay in starting a work placement.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Communications with special advisors regarding Mark McDonald MSP: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving Scottish Government special advisers discussing Mark McDonald in October and November 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence special advisers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Procurement Hosting Services Framework: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Procurement Hosting Services Framework; 1. Value of procurements awarded on the framework since inception, 2. Number & value of procurements responded to by (all suppliers), 3. Number and value of procurements won by (all suppliers), 4. Maximum and minimum bid value of each procuremen...

FOI released 100 score correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector