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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Correspondence with NHS Lothian: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence, letters, emails, briefings etc between senior management at NHS Lothian and the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Well-Being in relation to General Practice and primary care provision from October 2016 to the 28th of September 2017. A copy of all correspondence, letters, emails, briefings e...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings 22 attachments
Published
2017-12-05
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications with press regarding changes to articles: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government communications department and special advisers (by phone or email) and the Press Association, Daily Record, Scottish Sun, The Herald, Daily Mail regarding changes to articles in 2017.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-05
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accidents or collisions on A82: EIR release

For all requests, please break the road into appropriate sections e.g. A82 Dumbarton-Loch Lomond - Tyndrum - Fort William - Inverness and A9 Dunblane - Perth- Aviemore - Inverness - Latheron - Thurso. Please note I am happy to use whatever sections you deem most appropriate, this is just a rough idea. How many acciden...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 16 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministers call logs and diaries: FOI release

Call logs and diaries for John Swinney, Jamie Hepburn and Angela Constance on May 6, 7, 8 and 9 of 2016.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Estimated cost of essential works at Bute House: FOI release

The estimated cost of the essential works to be carried out on Bute House announced today; for full details of the damage; whether concerns had ever been raised before concerning the work that is required; the cost of temporary accommodation for the First Minister and the duration of temporary accommodation and for how...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dalry Bypass project directory and subcontractors: FOI release

'I am writing to request a project directory which includes a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants & telephone numbers involved in the All-purpose single carriageway road with roundabouts at the northern and southern ends of the bypass to provide a connection to the existing A373 Trunk Road. Scheme is know...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications with Russia Today and Sputnik in 2016: FOI release

Copies of all communications from Russia Today and Sputnik to the SG Comms team as well as responses in 2016.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications with Russia Today and Sputnik in 2017: FOI release

Copies of all communications from Russia Today and Sputnik to the SG Comms team as well as responses in 2017.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Funding Council report sent to Angela Constance: FOI release

"In addition to my previous request for an internal review, please include the following: You stated: The Scottish Government does not have the information The Scottish Government does not have the information you have asked for because we do not hold any records on whether the Scottish Funding Councils report relied ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.7C s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence between Mr Russell and Scottish Green Party: FOI release

Any correspondence between Mr Russell and his staff and any members and staff of the Scottish Green Party's Scottish Parliamentary group along with any minutes taken at meetings between the two parties between 1st July and 20th September 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Staff suspended between 2010 and 2017: FOI release

For the years 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 please provide: Each staff suspension during the period with the start date, end date (unless ongoing), the allegation/reason that led to the suspension (please provide as much detail as possible within cost limits), the outcome of the suspension, a...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Retention procedures for Ministerial correspondence and FOI: FOI release

Information in relation to how long the Scottish Government retain ministerial correspondence and if all Freedom of Information requests for ministerial correspondence are run past special advisers or the ministers in question.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland cameras: EIR release

1. Would it be possible to get a full list of your cameras and not just the "live" ones? 2. Also was wondering what legislation regulates the operation of the cameras? 3. I am aware of the Statutory Instrument "The Road Traffic Offenders (Prescribed Devices) Order 1992. This allows for unattended traffic cameras to b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme: FOI release

I am interested in finding out more about the operation of the Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme. In particular I am interested in the following information: 1. For all current registered builders on the scheme, please supply a copy of the registration form and participation agreement that builders m...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.12 14 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Legal advice sought by Education Scotland: FOI release

The following recorded information held with regard to the legal advice: 1. The date that the legal advice was sought. 2. The name of the firm of solicitors from whom the advice was sought. 3. A listing of the documentation sent to the solicitors to inform their deliberations. 4. The request itself detailing the qu...

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence ministers s.4 s.36(1)
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Visits to Catalonia in the past 12 months: FOI release

You asked: Whether, and if so, how much public money has been spent by officials of the Scottish Government in visiting Catalonia in the past 12 months.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Current and projected Baby Box related costs: FOI release

You asked for A breakdown of all spending to date related to the baby box project. A breakdown of the total projected costs of the baby box project per year from 2017 until 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Canadian Government regarding Keith Brown's visit: FOI release

"Correspondence between any minister or staff member of the Scottish Government and its arm's-length organisations and any minister or staff member of the Canadian Government and its arm's-length organisations concerning the forthcoming visit to North America of the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs, and Fair Work, K...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.32(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Applications for Non-Prescribed signs received by Transport Scotland: EIR release

Can you please provide a list of all applications received by Transport Scotland for approval of Non-Prescribed signs over the past 5 years? Please indicate the signs/markings applied for, the location and the applying authority. Please indicate which applications were granted and which have been refused. Please con...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland's infrastructure projects over £25m: FOI release

'Considering large public infrastructure projects carried out in the last 10 years (over £25m capital cost) for which Transport Scotland were responsible, can you advise how many of these projects were delivered: a) within the initial budget/price agreed with the principal contractor. b) on time, i.e. within the initi...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Alasdair Allan's Austria, Germany, and Czech Republic trip: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Alasdair Allan's November, 2016 trip to Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. You clarified your request on 30 October 2017, that you are happy to receive information on the Austrian and Czech trips,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Alasdair Allan's trip to Norway: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Alasdair Allan's February, 2017 trip to Norway.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Forth Road Bridge maintenance: EIR release

Information regarding the following: 1. Why is the FRB restricted to public transport vehicles and cycles? 2.1 Was consideration ever given to allowing HGV's to use the FRB? 2.2 If not, why not? 2.3 If it was, why are they not to be allowed to use it? 2.4 If the reason relates to weaknesses in the FRB does this me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.4
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A77 cycleway Ayr: EIR release

'Cycleway, A77(T) Ayr I would be grateful if you could provide the following information - 1. When did the cycleway come into being? 2. Did a footway exist originally and was this simply redetermined as a cycleway? 3. Was a safety audit undertaken when the cycleway was provided? If so what procedure was followed? ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.2 s.5
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reform of crofting law: FOI release

1. What consultation or other contact there has been between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Law Commission in relation to the reform of crofting law which is currently the subject of public consultation. 2. What consideration has been given during 2016 and 2017 to consulting or involving in any way the Scott...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.3
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector