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

Bus companies receiving Bus Services Operators Grant: FOI release

A list of bus companies in Scotland that are recipients of the Bus Services Operators Grant (BSOG) and for the total amounts received by each claimant for the last 3 years.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence spending s.22 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Salmon farming in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information on the storage and transport of dead salmon since 1 January 2015. 2. Correspondence with the "three main salmon producers in Shetland" including proposals to set up a waste handling facility. 3. Information on how "each farming area will establish a macerating and ensiling point where fish waste can be...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fast-track route into teaching for high-quality graduates: FOI release

The number of bids the Scottish Government received for its tender for a new fast-track route into teaching for high-quality graduates, who the bids came from, and copies of each of the proposals (including all documents related to the winning bid).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Handling of a Freedom of Information response: FOI release

You asked for all internal communications and information prepared relating to the freedom of information request: FOI/18/00091.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Congestion levels on M8 motorway: EIR release

Ascertain why the levels of congestion on the M8 have been so bad eastbound in the evening this winter. Also any reports or evaluation carried out on congestion on the M8 in the last 3 years and the causes, including the design of the M8 M74 junction would also be of interest. To which you clarified the location of yo...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A77 Inspection Report: EIR release

With respect to the November A77 2017 inspection, can you please advise if the inspection has now been completed and if so can the report be made available please. I have also noted in your response that you undertook to investigate the existence of Stage 3 and Stage 4 audit information with Amey. Could you update me o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A85 road defects by Glen Ogle farm: EIR release

The defect on Glen Ogle which has had numerous repairs. I would request how much time and money has been spent in the last 12 months on this defect. Could you also tell me why just south of Glen Ogle farm, uneven road signs have appeared at a section of road that has been breaking up for the two months. Surely the road...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

UK university applications rates report published by UCAS: FOI release

Any communications relating to Scottish Government response to UK applications rates by the January deadline published by UCAS, including discussion and drafting of the specific press release published on the Scottish Government website on 5 February 2018, and any other wider communication plan, messaging documents, co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Human Rights Defender Fellowship in Autumn 2018: FOI release

All information (to be sent to you by email) pertaining to the source breakdown for the financial outlay involved in the Scottish Human Rights Defender Fellowship in Autumn 2018. Following a request for clarification of the information you sought, you stated that you would like a financial breakdown of the source of al...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Labour Market Information for ADHD, ASD, ASN: FOI release

1. Do you collect data on the number of individuals with a diagnosis of ADHD: a. in full-time employment b. in full-time employment, by sector c. out of work/unemployed d. receiving out-of-work benefits e. in further education. 2. If so, can we see this data, in a comparison with those without a diagnosis of ADHD...

FOI released 75 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

South West Scotland Transport Study 2018: FOI release

Information concerning the South West Scotland Transport Study to be undertaken in 2018, will it have a particular focus upon the trunk road connectivity to the port of Cairnryan, the terms of reference of the study, whether the study consultants will be required to drive along the A75 and the reporting timetable for t...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents on B9006 by severity and surface condition: FOI release

Information relating to road accidents on the B9006. Please advise how many road accidents have been recorded on the B9006 in the last 10 years and the severity of those accidents. If you record causes of accidents, please advise how many road accidents recorded there were caused by black ice, snow or water on the ro...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Location of Wrasse catches: FOI release

Information held by Marine Scotland or the Scottish Government showing the location of wrasse catches in Scottish waters after 2015.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Illegal disposal of waste (fly-tipping) in Scotland: EIR release

'Information on how many prosecutions and convictions have been made for the illegal disposal of waste (fly-tipping) in Scotland in the past 15 years? My understanding is that this offence falls under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. For each conviction, can you say what punishment/disposal was given? I am parti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust: FOI release

If any Scottish Government ministers or other official representatives of the Scottish Government met with trustees or other members of the East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust to discuss the latter's intention to lodge a formal application under the community right to buy legislation in respect of the 100,000 acre...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funding delivered by the Scottish Growth Scheme: FOI release

The precise amount of funding delivered by the Scottish Growth Scheme under its original remit as a provider of loans and guarantees. Please note: this is not a request for the amount of equity funding provided by the Scottish Growth Scheme.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communications regarding responses 17/02644, 17/02549, 17/02537, 17/02327, 17/02242: FOI release

0n the topic of my FOI requests subsequently numbered 17/02644, 17/02549, 17/02537, 17/02327, 17/02242, please provide any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving any of: special advisers, communications staff, civil servants, Ministe...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Saltire posts from the Permanent Secretary: FOI release

Saltire posts from the Permanent Secretary and any online responses from staff which may have been posted online since 6 May 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Western peripheral route: EIR release

A request for a project directory which includes a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants & telephone numbers involved in the bypass and fast link route and will be known as the Aberdeen Western Peripheral route. Includes a strategic link to Stonehaven linking existing major roads and key locations. The Ston...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen International Airport (between Craibstone and Dyce): EIR release

"Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002) the request is to acquire the following information: In light of the recent article in the Aberdeen Evening Express (https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/dont-know-can-stick-spring-deadline-awpr-says-minister/). The request is: Email correspondence between Keith ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A737 trunk road, list of subcontractors and suppliers: FOI release

A request for an up to date list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants (Project directory) with their company telephone numbers involved in the c single carriageway road with an approximately length of 3.5KM/4KM, includes roundabouts at north and south extents of the bypass to provide connection to the existing ...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Stress and absenteeism in public sector: FOI release

Are there any statistics available regarding patterns in Civil Service stress and absenteeism levels in Scotland, over the last ten years say? Does the Scottish Government currently endorse the use of lifelong Communication Bans or Note and File Only Orders, or is there any record of it having done so in the past? If s...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Royal Bank of Scotland officials: FOI release

1. A list of meetings between Scottish Government ministers or officials with Royal Bank of Scotland officials or executives between 1 December 2017 and today's date (8 February 2018) 2. Minutes of said meetings 3. Any correspondence between Scottish Government ministers or officials with Royal Bank of Scotland betwe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.13 s.19 s.27(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector