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

Persons aged under 18 on sex offenders register: FOI release

The number of persons aged under 18 currently on the sex offenders register by breakdown or snapshot for 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013; How many people are currently on the sex offenders register who are adults but were put on as under 18s; A breakdown or snapshot of how many new under 18s were put on the register fo...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Berlin August 2016 : FOI release

You asked for any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning Nicola Sturgeon's August 2016 visit to Berlin and her engagement with Germany's Minister of State for Europe, Michael Roth.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff absence due to stress: FOI release

You made the following request for information: Details of the number of Scottish Government staff who have gone on stress leave, broken down by each of the last five years.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between Michael Russell and Sir Julian King: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Sir Julian King on 13 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Michael Russell meetings with the European Commission: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications between the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe and the European Commission since September 2016; All correspondence between the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe and the European Commission since September 2016; All minutes and notes tak...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Staff absence beyond one month: FOI release

You made the following request for information: How many Scottish Government workers were off work for longer than a month but less than six months in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Also, how many Scottish Government workers who were off work for longer than a month returned to work in either month six or month seven in ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Senior Civil Servants' mobile devices and apps: FOI release

You asked for: How many mobile devices have been issued to Scottish Government ministers and senior civil servants, at Senior Civil Service (SCS) Grade 2 and above and are currently in regular use? Please provide a list of all the apps installed on these Scottish Government issued mobile phones identified above, along...

FOI released 75 score correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial engagements of the Deputy First Minister: FOI review

Can you please send me the relevant spread sheet of Ministerial engagements for the Deputy First Minister for the months of May and August 2017?

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.27(1)
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments of compensation for miscarriages of justice: FOI release

You asked for: Since January 1, 2000, how much compensation has been awarded to individuals who have been wrongly convicted in Scotland? Please also include the amount of money allocated in a budget to be given to such wrongly convicted individuals. For each individual awarded compensation, what was the amount given t...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Roseanna Cunningham meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Roseanna Cunningham, then Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, relating to 'tail docking/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 12 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Information regarding matrix road warning sign in Tarbet: EIR release

1) All reports, memoranda and other written communications which relate to the installation of the matrix warning sign in Tarbet and which confirm the date of installation; 2) All reports, memoranda and other written communications which confirm the data displayed to motorists on any matrix sign present in Tarbet on 2...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scotland Act: Borrowing: FOI release

1. for internal communication and briefings from civil servants and Scottish Government Ministers on the borrowing limit as set out in the Scotland Act 2016; 2. whether there have been any discussions on what will happen when the Scottish Government reaches this limit; and 3. whether any modelling has been done on th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Economy, Public sector

Custom House's status in relation to Enterprise Area: FOI release

a statement as to the reasoning behind Custom House's exclusion from the enterprise zone contact details of the person in charge of deciding the boundaries of the zone

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Staff suspended or dismissed 2015-17: FOI release

The number of Scottish Government staff suspended during the years 2015, 2016 and up to September 1 2017, broken down by year, month, directorate and reason for suspension. The number of Scottish Government staff dismissed during the years 2015, 2016 and up to September 1 2017, broken down by year, month, directorate a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Weather conditions during accident on A83 Cairndow/Arrochar Road: EIR release

Accident Date: 26 March 2015 at approximately 14:05 Accident Locus: A83 Cairndow/Arrochar Road at Loch Restil Cairndow/Argyll approximately 400 Metres north of its junction with B878 Gleann Mor Road We write with reference to the above. We have been advised by Police Scotland that you have a weather station nearby t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Consolidated Accounts 2016-17 disclosures: FOI release

Further detail about various disclosures in the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts 2016-17.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.11
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

South of Scotland Enterprise Agency information: FOI release

Any analysis considered by the Scottish Government of the possible costs of implementing the proposal to 'arrange a south of Scotland enterprise agency' mentioned in the Programme for Government. The information should include – but not be limited to - briefings, data, discussion with experts and costings documents. I ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.29 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Marchmont and Sciennes Development Trust application: EIR release

A copy of NHS Lothian's comments on our last application.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Written communications regarding A83 Loch Restil: EIR release

All reports, memoranda, policies and other written communication valid at 26 March 2015 that relates to action plans that were in place for conditions of high wind on the A83 near Loch Restil. All reports, memoranda, policies and other written communications prepared within the last 10 years that relate to the procedur...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Chinese Government regarding Edinburgh Zoo pandas: FOI release

In relation to the recent response to a Freedom of Information request on the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo, a copy of the request and a copy of the response to the request, including the information which was disclosed.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Effective Prescribing Programme and Board: FOI release

For information that the Scottish Government holds on the Effective Prescribing Programme (EPP) and the Effective Prescribing Programme Board (EPPB).

FOI not held 70 score correspondence meetings s.36(1) 20 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Insects-Aphids data: EIR release

The use of the Data base (Insects-Aphids) of The SASA Research Institute and provided details to clarify your request on 31 October 2017.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Maternity related policy and standards: FOI release

You asked 'I was hoping you could give me all Scottish Government policy that is maternity related and standards that local NHS authorities must adhere too for expectant mothers and especially those that are already in labour'. Then when asked for clarification around which Scottish government policy you were most int...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Making Eurasian beavers a European Protected Species: EIR release

Sight of whom legal advice was sought as to the necessity and desirability of making Eurasian beavers a European Protected Species within the meaning of the Habitats Regulations, what this advice was, and the minutes of the meetings in which the current and potential legal status of beavers was discussed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Portfolios losses in 2015/16 and 2016/17 Consolidated Accounts: FOI release

You asked about : Page 44 of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2017, and details the losses statements of the various Government portfolios for 2016/17 and 2015/16. You asked why some portfolios were unable to produce a loss statement for the consolidated accounts; if losses will...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector