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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Funded PhD in biomedical research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: FOI release

1. "Reviewers are asked to score and provide comments against set criteria and are not renumerated for their participation. We identify potential reviewers based on their publication record in the area in question…" Given the above statement, can you please provide the publication record of the identified potential re...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Annual Scottish Government spend on statistical software: FOI release

1. How much money does the Scottish Government spend annually on licenses for statistical software? I believe SAS is the main software in use, but if there are others please give figures for each. 2. Has the Scottish Government given consideration to adopting open source alternatives such as R or Python? If so, what a...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.2
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic

Health and nutrition inspections in schools: FOI release

Information regarding Health and Nutrition Inspections as follows: For each of the past five years – so 2016-17; 2015-16; 2014-15; 2013-14; 2012-13 - could you please tell me: 1. how many primaries, secondaries and special schools were inspected to see if their school meals complied with nutrient standards and food a...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.2 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Monthly performance reports for APS providing Baby Boxes: FOI release

Schedule 4, section 2. of the contract with APS to provide Baby Boxes notes the supplier must provide a Monthly Performance Report. A copy of the monthly performance report for each month since the full contract started in August 2017.

FOI released 100 score correspondence contracts s.2 10 attachments
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

M8 Junction 16 and 17: Inspection Defect Report: EIR release

Information relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the M8 heading west bound between junctions 16 and 17. 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.2 s.3 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The 2018 to 2019 Spending Review: FOI release

1. When was the 2018/19 Spending Review carried out? 1b. Where can the 2018/19 Spending Review be accessed? 1c. If the above is not yet available then why is this delayed? 1d. And when will these figures be available for i) public viewing and for ii) GHA (and other associations)? 2. How much is the SHIP allocatio...

FOI released 75 score correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Fish mortality reporting in aquaculture : EIR release

1. Information relating to the 'agreement' between farmed salmon producers in Scotland the Marine Scotland Science's Fish Health Inspectorate to report mortalities. 2. Copies of the "mortality database" referred to in scientific papers referenced in your request. 3. Copies of the assessment and the "data set containi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Lapsed fishing licence: EIR release

1. All the details and all logged communications that were tried by our officers. 2. All the names of the people who were involved in the decision to "revoke" the licence and rank details. 3. Any information that would be helpful to you to pass on to your legal representation.

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.2 s.3 s.11(1) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Organisational structure of the Protocol and Honours team: FOI release

1. What is the organisational structure of the Protocol and Honours team? No names necessary just the positions. 2. Who in the Scottish Government/Parliament is the responsible elected and appointed director/manager/officer? I.e. who does the highest officer I the team report to? 3. Who does the team take instruction...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme: Submission by Aberdeenshire Council: EIR release

1. We would therefore be grateful if you would provide us with copies of the documentation submitted to you by Aberdeenshire Council, so that we can ensure that our objections were duly considered by Scottish Ministers as required by the Act. 2. Please provide us with a copy of the methodology/evaluation criteria you ...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of public relations, media and press officers: FOI release

1. The number of public relations, media and press officers/staff employed by the Scottish Government. This should only include civil servants, and not special advisers or political spokesmen/women. 2. The amount of money the Scottish Government has spent paying the salary of these staff in the last three years. 2a. ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence special advisers spending s.2A s.2 s.38(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A77: Defects inspections and repair programme: EIR release

Can you provide copies of inspections since Christmas, what defects were noted and associated repair programme for these (for both the A77 and the DBFO company). Who oversees the governance of this and ensure the correct action being taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 10 attachments
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of looked after children: FOI release

1. Number of looked after children by categories of disability status (Yes/No/Not yet assessed/Missing) who were accommodated at some point in the year in statutory residential care home in Scotland. Yearly figures from 2008-2017 requested. 2. Number of looked after children by categories of disability status (Yes/No/...

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.2 10 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Electricity demand in Scotland: FOI release

For clarification and avoidance of doubt, I should be grateful for answers to the following questions: 1. Currently missing is any information on the variations in total electricity demand in Scotland on a daily or weekly basis to include the various generation components (gas, nuclear, hydro, wind etc). Why then, tog...

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence meetings spending s.2
Published
2018-04-20
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

A77 road maintenance at Maybole South Ayrshire: EIR release

I request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A77 just outside the town of Maybole, South Ayrshire as per highlighted section below. Please can you send me the following information: 1. A copy of your...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A76 road between Auchinleck and Mauchline: EIR release

'I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to the A76 road between Auchinleck and Mauchline; A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Concession travel cardholders: FOI release

1. Could you please provide detail of specific instances of engagement or communication Transport Scotland has had with cardholders regarding over-staging, correct journey recording and checking ticket destinations? 2. Perhaps Transport Scotland could give their opinion on this matter and advise if they intend any fut...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings s.2 s.4
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8 near Tannochside, road report and maintenance: EIR release

A copy of the road report for the M8 near Charing Cross for the date range of 24 to 26 February 2018. A copy of the road maintenance policy which outlines the timeframe of when potholes should be fixed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A85 east of River Orchy bridge: 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 A85 east of the bridge over the River Orchy/ proximate to Kilchurn Castel car park turn off. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your curren...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information in relation to Business Improvement Districts: FOI release

Information in relation to Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Scotland, specifically: 1. There was a consultation in 2003 which proposed that the BIDs model could be used in Scotland. I would like to see the output from this consultation. 2. Legislation was then passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2006 to allo...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 12 attachments
Published
2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

A725 Northbound: maintenance policy, repair history, safety inspections: 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 A725 Northbound, 100 metres prior to Westbound slip road on the 30/03/2016 (your reference from previous correspondence TPC/SRP/2015/0095). Pl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance policy for A1 southbound near Bankton: 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 A1 Southbound approximately 0.5 mile from Bankton. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that ...

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

Secondary school inspections using HGIOS4 model: FOI release

Information regarding secondary school inspections using the HGIOS4 model as follows: 1. Please provide data specifying the names of all secondary schools inspected using the HGIOS 4 framework and QIs. 2. Please provide a full breakdown of the QI ratings for the schools inspected over this period of time.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.2 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Conservation of salmon, assessment for 2018 fishing season: EIR release

Information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endrick Water SAC as category 3 for 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 14 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Joint Programme Board to integrate British Transport Police: FOI release

Minutes and agendas for every meeting of the Joint Programme Board (JPB) to integrate the British Transport Police (BTP) in Scotland into Police Scotland. Any estimation made by the Scottish Government and/or the JPB of the costs of setting up a segregated pension fund(s) for current British Transport Police officers a...

FOI transferred 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector