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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Cancellation of contract with Pink Lotus Ltd: FOI release

Answers to the following questions: On what date did Sara Budge agree to the cancellation of the contract for services supplied by Pink Lotus Ltd. by way of the Framework Agreement between the Scottish Ministers and Parity Professionals Ltd. From whom and on what date did she receive the request for her agreement to c...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A9 and A96 closures due to adverse weather: EIR release

'I was wondering if you could provide any data on road closures on the A9 and on the A96 due to adverse weather in the last 10 years? How many times, how long was it closed etc.?'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information and correspondence on Baby box standard compliance: FOI release

You asked for: In respect of the statement (15 September response) that 'the Baby Box meets all aspects of the standard applicable to it [BS EN 1130-1:1997 Furniture. Cribs and cradles for domestic use]', please confirm which elements of the BS it conforms to. Please reference your response to the relevant sections or...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding changes to BBC online articles: FOI release

You asked how many times Scottish Government communications staff and special advisers contacted (by phone or email) the BBC regarding changes to online articles for each month in 2017 and for the information broken down to include a link to the story, how many times the BBC were contacted regarding each story, and any...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence special advisers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reporting of four specific data security incidents 2016/17: FOI release

Details of the four significant data security incidents in 2016-2017 Reason why only three of the incidents were reported to the information commissioner's office. Reason why only three of these data security incidents were reported in FOI 17/01932

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.2
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial visits to Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland: FOI release

Please provide me with the following information broken down in a case-by-case basis for the last full 24 calendar months: How many visits have been made to anywhere in the Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray or Highland council areas by the First Minister, Deputy First Minister or other Scottish Minister? Where was each v...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence ministers spending s.12
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pregnancy related safety risk assessments: FOI release

You asked for: 1. The total number of pregnancy related health and safety risk assessments undertaken by the Scottish Government in the past two years. 2. How many of the risk assessments referred to in question 1 were for individuals on a contract for services. 3. How many individuals on a contract for services in ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-31
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications and Ministerial visits to Glasgow Prestwick Airport: FOI release

Please list all: All ministerial visits by Scottish Government ministers to Glasgow Prestwick Airport since 1 January 2015, by name of minster, date of visit, purpose of visit and names of primary attendees. Please release agendas and minutes for each of the above. All meetings between Scottish Government ministers ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Studies carried out by Transport Scotland for M80: EIR release

A summary and costs of all studies carried out by Transport Scotland for the M80 in the last ten years. This request was clarified to be limited to studies undertaken after the works have been completed, for example the study which led to the decision to extend the Old Inns junction and any other studies thereafter.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2017-10-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act convictions: FOI release

The latest data concerning convictions, etc. held by the Scottish Government regarding the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act. Information on sentences applied would also be welcome if available.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-31
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Secondments: FOI release

Details of secondments within the Scottish Government, such as those mentioned on p.41 here: http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0052/00525249.pdf Information should include: how many people were seconded; their permanent department and if possible, job title; which department they were seconded to and for what function.

FOI cost limit 65 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-30
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency IT Department: FOI release

Information relating to the organisations internal plans and strategies around the following departments: Information Technology A. IM&T, IS, ICT Strategy 2016 (Not Clinical Strategy) B. IM&T, IS, ICT Business/Departmental Plan 2017/18- Update/Version C. IM&T, IS, ICT Department Org Chart For the documents I have ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Initial report by International Council of Education Advisers: FOI release

Any correspondence with members or representatives of the international council of education advisers regarding the publication of its initial report, published July 2017. This should include any feedback on draft documents/findings, any requested changes, discussion of public release, etc. You also asked to provide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2017-10-30
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Assessment of Clydeplan prior to approval: EIR review

The paperwork/scrutiny which shows how the plan (Clydeplan) was assessed by the Scottish Government prior to modifications and approval being given.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Wellboat licence applications: EIR release

Full information, including correspondence and application documents, concerning the following two applications, as advertised on your public register, in the weekly report of 4th September: applications 06524 and 06525.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 12 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Subsidies paid to estates engaged in deer management: FOI release

National and estate-specific financial data relating to payments made to estates in Scotland over the last 5 years. You clarified your request in your email of 4 September 2017 setting out that in 'that I wish to identify the amount of public subsidies paid to estates engaged in deer management and grouse moor manageme...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Growth Team: FOI release

The business case for the Scottish Growth Scheme (SGS); The number of applications for funding that have been made to the SGS to date; The text of these applications where possible, and the funding allocated; Whether any applicants have received funding from the SGS; and Whether any bids for funding have been made to t...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Reasons for stopping Literacy and Numeracy survey: FOI release

Papers and correspondence from and between SG officials, Scottish Government Ministers and Special Advisors on the reasons and justifications for stopping the Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Rural Development Programme, parliamentary questions and correspondence: FOI release

You asked for correspondence between the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division (SGRPID) and Fergus Ewing MSP regarding changes to the budget allocations within the Scottish Rural Development Programme for 2017 and correspondence between the SGRPID and Fergus Ewing MSP in relation to answers to the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Community Choices fund 2016/17 and 2017/18 application information: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the Community Choices Fund in 2016/17 and 2017/18 and the answers to your six questions are as follows: (1a) The total number of applications to the 2016/17 fund? (1b) The total number of applications to the 2016/17 fund which were made by Community Councils? (1c) The total numb...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

National Implementation Support Group communications regarding data protection: FOI release

Please can you provide me with the following information for the time period 1st August 2016 to date: Minutes and/or notes of all meetings of GIRFEC management boards and groups, including the Programme Board, Implementation Support Group, Data Sharing Technology Board, Information Sharing Board and any allied or succ...

FOI cost limit 70 score meetings spending s.12 8 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Paid advertising on social media: FOI release

(1). The costs incurred by the Scottish Government in paid advertising on social media, including: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn over the last two years, broken down by quarter and social media platform. (2). A copy of the digital file or a link to each social media asset used in paid campaigns by the Scotti...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.1(1) 16 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Police Scotland staff and pensions: FOI release

"Could you please provide me with the following information How many police and support staff did Scotland have in 2000 and 2017? In each of the years mentioned above, what proportion of total policing costs in Scotland was the Service contribution to the cost of police pensions? How many former policemen are in recei...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence meetings spending
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Meetings between Head of Digital Services and Oxido: FOI review

Details of supplier meetings between the Head of Digital Services and Mr Andrew (Andy) Syme (formerly of Exception UK Limited) and now of the company called Oxido including: All meetings held between the above parties including dates, venues, duration. Names of all meeting participants and minutes or notes, including ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector