Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Information relating to nuclear energy and power in Scotland: EIR release

All briefing notes prepared for ministers, correspondence sent and received by ministers, including internal ones, about nuclear energy and power in Scotland between July 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? A list of all meetings held by the Scottish Energy Advisory Board, including attendees and minutes/notes from them, ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-05
Reference
FOI/202300382897
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Rules regarding EU fishery landings in UK: EIR release

“Under the freedom of information could you please tell me the rules about EU FISH LANDINGS IN UK ,,if a EU boat lands in a UK port , unloads fish onto a EU lorry on the quay side ,who does the checks to make sure all is above board,,,,, I presume in UK its the MMO AND in Scotland its MS is this correct”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
FOI/202400395816
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Climate emergency clothing and accessories: FOI release

1. The number of climate emergency scarves, masks, and any other relevant clothing and accessories bought, produced or commissioned by the Scottish Government in the last five years, divided by the calendar year of acquisition and the type of clothing or accessory acquired. 2. The cost of these materials.

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
FOI/202300389887
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Trips between Brussels and Edinburgh: EIR release

1. How many return trips were made by Scottish Government delegates between Edinburgh and Brussels in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2023? 2. How many return trips were made by delegates from Belgium for the purpose of attending / visiting Scottish Government affairs (meetings, briefings, conferences, events) in 201...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
EIR/202400391602
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cyber Security measures used to protect critical infrastructure: FOI release

Information about your (Scottish Government) department’s operation of the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (“NIS Regs”) under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. For each of the last three calendar years (i.e. 2023, 2022 & 2021) you asked for: a. The total number of network and information systems in...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
FOI/202400396282
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Vessels breaching Razor Trial Terms and Conditions: EIR release

4 vessels breached the Terms and Conditions of the Razor Trial between 23 August 2023 and 15 December, please state each of the individual breaches that occurred?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
EIR/202400393213
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding A96 in the Moray local authority area: EIR release

“Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I wish to request the following information: In the last five financial years and in the year to date, how much money have the Scottish Government invested on the sections of the A96 located within the Moray local authority area? How much investment is planned in ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
EIR/202300386602
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme: EIR release

1. The number of Home Energy Scotland grant applications the financial years 2021-22; 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 (to date)? 2. The number of successful Home Energy Scotland grant applications the financial years 2021-22; 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 (to date)? 3. The number of Home Energy Scotland loan applications the finan...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
FOI/202300388438
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism meeting with Norwegian Government in relation to Aquaculture: EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to then Minister Fergus Ewing prior to his meeting on the 25th November 2019 with the Norwegian Government entitled 'Exchange of policies and expertise in relation to the sustainability of the Aquaculture Sector', and any note or minute for this meeting and the list of all attendees an...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
FOI/202300383318
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Beavers in the Spey catchment: EIR release

Copies of all relevant correspondence between the organisation and landowners and/or other public bodies that relates to the introduction of beavers into the Spey River catchment area. I am interested in all records held that were generated within the last 12 months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
FOI/202300383746
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Energy and Environment briefing notes for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Gillian Martin, Minister and the Environment, before she appeared before Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 1 November 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
FOI/202300383426
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A83 emergency diversion route at the Rest and Be Thankful pass: EIR release

“Please may i request a list of suppliers, subcontractors and subcontractors involved with the upgrade the emergency diversion route for the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful pass. The parallel Old Military Road will be widened from largely single track to mainly two-way, apart from at hairpin bends at the north end. Wo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-02-29
Reference
EIR/202400393237
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Razor Clam Trial: EIR release

1. "During the Razor Clam Trial from 23th August 2023 to 15th December 2023 how many Vessels have breached the terms and Conditions of the Trial?" 2. "What Action was taken against vessels found to be in breach of these Terms?"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300390037
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scallop dredging, fishing intensity and inshore fishing: EIR release

Additional fisheries data to help better inform our understanding of the baseline fishing effort We would be especially interested in anonymised VMS data showing recent levels of fishing intensity for the various gear types, but of particular importance to us would be data on scallop dredging intensity. Is there a for...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
202300342207
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to a meeting with the DPEA, the Chief Planner and others: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence between the DPEA and (i) the Chief Planner, and (ii) the Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Division of the Scottish Government, in connection with the meeting of 12 April 2023. A copy of the agenda and list of attendees for the meeting of 12 April 2023. A copy of any papers, notes or ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.20 6 attachments
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
202300363845
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Information Governance job descriptions: FOI release

Job descriptions for the following positions in Information Governance: Data Protection Officer Information Governance Manager Information Governance Officer Information Assistant Audit and Assurance Manager (SG does not have an equivalent Job Description) Information Assurance Manager/Officer

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 18 attachments
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
202200289012
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to Highlands and Islands Climate Change Hub: EIR release

Information on how much funding the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub receive annually All progress reports An economic assessment of their effectiveness to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
FOI/202300382205
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Damage made to Crown property by vehicles: EIR release

"The following information for trunk roads managed by Transport Scotland:- "Identified and Insured Third Party Vehicle Damage Incidents. Total number of incidents split by years 2020, 2021 & 2022. Total Cost to Transport Scotland in affecting repairs only, split by years 2020, 2021 & 2022. 2 – Untraced and Uninsured ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
EIR/202300388108
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Digital waste tracking: EIR release

“How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into mandatory digital waste tracking over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on”? “How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on mandatory digital waste tra...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2024-02-26
Reference
EIR/202300387195
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Orkney independence and Zero emission vessels: EIR release

All briefings prepared for ministers about Orkney considering independence from Scotland and the UK between June 15 2023 and the date of this FOI. All correspondence, including internal emails, sent and received by the Scottish Government regarding Orkney considering independence from Scotland, between June 15 2023 and...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-26
Reference
FOI/202300376397
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Covid-19 vaccination exemptions: FOI release

Information on whether all MSPs were exempt from taking the Covid-19 vaccine.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20
Published
2024-02-23
Reference
FOI/202300391067
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Education and Skills Freedom of Information statistics: FOI release

In your email, you requested the following information: 1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Education and Skills from 1 to 31 December 2023. By Education, I am referring to any subject that may fall under the remit of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, the Minister for hig...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2024-02-23
Reference
FOI/202400392468
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Wild Fish Monitoring Data: EIR release

“The wild fish monitoring data collected and posted by Fisheries Management Scotland but commissioned by the Marine Directorate is displayed as a pdf by FMS. (https://fms.scot/fish-farming/publications-anddata/). Please could you supply the data for 2016 to 2019 as excel spreadsheets.” We sought clarification from you ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2024-02-22
Reference
FOI/202300374267
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bilingual road signs and use of Gaelic on ScotRail services and property: EIR release

“(a) The areas and/or trunk roads where Gaelic is either used solely or bilingually with English, (b) What plans, if any, the Scottish Government has to expand this to more areas and/or trunk roads, (c) Detail of use of Gaelic on ScotRail services, stations and other property, and (d) What plans, if any, the Scottis...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-02-22
Reference
EIR/202400391858
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Letting agent registration information for Homes Scotland Lettings Ltd: FoI release

1. All of the information held by the Scottish Ministers relating to the application by Homes Scotland Lettings Ltd for letting agent registration. 2. In particular, please send me the following: 2.1 All of the information held by the Scottish Ministers which was used to make its decision to enter Homes Scotland Lettin...

FOI clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.39 s.38(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.5 s.20 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-02-22
Reference
FOI/202300373779
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector