Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Rail ticket expenditure data of Government spend over £25,000: FOI release

Publication referenced: Government spend over £25,000: August 2018 FoI/19/01273 You asked for “details in relation to expenditure data published on the 10th of May 2019, Government spend over £25,000: August 2018, specifically entry 233, which details a payment of £402,156.49 to Corporate Travel Management (North) on...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.35 s.4
Published
2019-06-10
Reference
FOI/19/01273
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

LGBT History Month funding: FOI release

You asked us to: 1. Please outline the value of Scottish Government funding provided to any organisation to support LGBT History Month, broken down by funding period, for the past 5 years. 2. Please outline which Directorate has responsibility for funding LGBT History Month activity and the process by which the funds...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-06
Reference
FOI/19/01260
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Operators of Essential Services; importance to Road Transport and Health care: FOI release

How many Operators of Essential Services the Scottish Ministers (Scotland) identified, who they are and what the importance of each is to the following sub-sectors: Road Transport, and Health care settings?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.2
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01236
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Transport

Maintenance, policy, and accidents of A77 road: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A77T Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but thi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-28
Reference
FOI/19/01146
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LED street lights: EIR release

1. I would like to know when Transport Scotland decided to install LED street lights. 2. I would like to know why Transport Scotland decided to install LED street lights.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-23
Reference
FOI/19/01214
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Schemes/progress tackling teacher shortages in priority subjects: FOI release

1. A full list of all subjects regarded as shortage subjects (in terms of teacher numbers) in Scottish secondary schools. 2. Details of current schemes to tackle teacher shortages in each of the identified shortage subjects (or in groups of subjects, such as STEM). 3. Details of any targets for increased teacher number...

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/201900001357
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Deaths and numbers registered under the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS): FOI release

Since 24th September 2018 to the present, how many people registered with the SIBSS have passed away? How many people are now registered with the schemes? How many are in each category? For example, HIV + Hep C, HIV, Hep C.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/19/01127
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland planned maintenance schedule M8 junction 31 to 19: EIR release

1. What the planned maintenance schedule is for this section of the M8 from Junction 31 to Junction 19 regarding the inspection clearance of waste and larger items from central reservations. 2. What the planned maintenance schedule is for this section of the M8 from Junction 31 to Junction 19 relating to the inspectio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/00838
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland IT Internal Plans and Strategy: FOI release

Some of the organisation’s information around the internal plans and strategy documents for ICT. The ICT documents from 2019 onwards and the following documents: 1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy – The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart – A visual document that prese...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/01083
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Data security incidents or breaches in specified years: FOI release

The number of data security incidents or breaches at the Scottish Government in 2018-19 The number of data security incidents or breaches at the Scottish Government in 2017-18 The number of data security incidents or breaches at the Scottish Government in 2016-17 The number of data security incidents or breaches at the...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00934
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Resilience Committee Meetings: FOI release

FOI unclear 25 score correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2019-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

IT Datacentres: FOI release

FOI unclear 25 score correspondence spending s.2 s.5 s.7 s.8
Published
2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Brexit contingency funds, amounts and allocations: FOI release

You asked for information regarding Brexit contingency costs including amounts transferred to the Scottish Government from the UK Government, when this was transferred, which departments received the money and a detailed breakdown of what the money has been spent on.

FOI transferred 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2019-04-12
Reference
FOI/19/00899
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Teaching in a Diverse Scotland Report publication: FOI appeal

1) Copies of all correspondence and communication between the Scottish Government (including the Working Group and members of the Working Group) tasked with drafting this report) and the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, including minutes or notes of meetings/discussions, records of phone conversations, evidenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/18/03373 Appeal
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

A75 maintenance contract and Unacceptable Actions Policy: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “1) We wish to know the performance standards specified in the A75 maintenance contract currently in force with Scotland TranServ in so far as these specify a minimum carriageway surface maintenance standard, frequency of surface defect monitoring, timescale for rectification o...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.2 s.3
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00533
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, inspections, maintenance and repairs: EIR release

1. Details of all works, planned or otherwise, on the footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, between Whitemoss Roundabout and the entrance to Avondale Avenue, in the period from 28/10/2017 to 28/11/2018. 2. Details of Transport Scotland’s Code of Practice for maintaining the road and pathways next to the road. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00566
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road: EIR release

1 · A copy of the Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road (South bound) carriageway towards Glasgow/Renfrew from 1st February 2018 to 5th February 2019 2 · Details and dates of all carriageway defects identified during safety inspections during these dates. 3 · The time period adopted between iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00500
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning documents for Portoncross/Hunterston power and industrial sites: FOI release

1. [All] the planning documents, including photos, drawn sketches and building plans that was submitted to the SOSFS for approval of the Oil Refinery/Ore Terminal/Steelworks at Portencross/Hunterston. I would have written to the successor of Ayr Country Council, that being North Ayrshire council planning department but...

FOI already published 80 score 10 working days correspondence briefings s.17 s.25 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.1 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-19
Reference
FOI/19/00506
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Fish farms; mortalities, enforcement notices, civil sanctions, and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked for: 1. In the last five years, how many on-farm farmed fish mortalities have been recorded in Scotland due to treatment losses (mortalities caused by, or believed to be caused by, or contributed to by bath-type treatments, hydrogen peroxide treatments, mechanical treatments such as freshwater, thermo- or hy...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00412
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Website traffic data for www.parentclub.scot since its creation: FOI release

Website traffic data for https://www.parentclub.scot/ since its creation. I would request that the information includes: 1. The number of ‘hits’ the website has had broken down by each financial year from 2015-16 to 2018-19 up to the 23rd January 2019 (a hit = someone clicking onto the site). 2. The number of differe...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2019-03-13
Reference
FOI/19/00430
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Data relating to the handling of FOI/18/02237 and associated questions: FOI release

1. Please provide all the data the Scottish Government has relating to the handling of FOI/18/02237, including all internal correspondence, phone calls, handwritten notes or other such documentation). Please also include all data relating to the involvement of ministers and special advisers. 2. Using the same paramete...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00293
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

NHS Scotland Whistleblowing Champions following Health Secretary’s speech: FOI release

Information about NHS Scotland Whistleblowing Champions following Health Secretary Jeane Freeman’s speech on 8 October 2018 in which she stated: "But one step I will take is that I will personally appoint each board’s whistleblowing champion. So if any one of these dedicated professionals feels they are not being heard...

FOI released 100 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/19/00205
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

River Don Crossing for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

Could I please request the following information regarding the River Don Crossing for the AWPR at Dyce, Aberdeen. 1. The length of the bridge ie from embankment to embankment. 2. The width of the bridge at its widest point. 3. The original estimated cost for the bridge. 4. The final cost once all repairs are comple...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.10(4)
Published
2019-02-21
Reference
FOI/19/00455
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport