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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All internal SGRIPD correspondence pertaining to Auchencheyne Ltd:FOI release

1. All internal SGRIPD correspondence pertaining to Auchencheyne Ltd, Auchencheyne, Moniaive, Dumfries DG3 4EW, their representatives or their directors. 2. Any correspondence between SGRID and BCMS relating to Auchencheyne Ltd, Auchencheyne, Moniaive, Dumfries DG3 4EW their representatives or their directors. 3. All...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.29(1) s.38(1) 32 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Michael Russell's trip to Ireland in November 2017: FOI release

The ministerial diary for Mike Russell for when he was in Ireland from 24 to 25 November including engagements and who he met with; I would also like to ask for his personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied him; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staff that acc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.17(1) s.30 10 attachments
Published
2018-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Maintenance/inspection/repair A77, Girvan to Dipple: EIR release

Information relating to a road Scotland TranServ is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, relating to the A77 on the section between Girvan and Dipple. Please can you provide: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Precision Medicine Ecosystem Investment £4m 2015/2016: FOI release

The following information in relation to Precision Medicine Ecosystem Investment £4m 2015/2016: 1. When was the first meeting regarding this proposal and who attended? 2. List any subsequent meetings that were held with attendees. 3. When did you receive the first written proposal? 4. How, who and when was it revie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-28
Reference
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Regulatory Impact Assessment of Proposals for Flood Risk: EIR release

The 'Regulatory Impact Assessment of Proposals for Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Bill' published on 3 September 2008 advises at Section 3, 3.4 and 3.5 that a consultation document was released in 2007 and had a response from 145 organisations. I have been unable to locate these on your website and I would therefore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 28 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Maintenance policy/repair history for A702: FOI release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to the A702 (Wandel Area). Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being ...

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

Future of Flood Risk Management in Scotland: EIR release

The 'Regulatory Impact Assessment of Proposals for Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Bill' published on 3 September 2008 advises at Section 3, 3.4 and 3.5 that a consultation document was released in 2007 and had a response from 145 organisations. I have been unable to locate these on your website and I would therefore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 28 attachments
Published
2018-05-24
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, 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

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

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

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

Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship Programme: FOI release

Relating to the Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship Programme: The most recent programme document as submitted to the Scottish Government for funding, and any documentation relating to this submission produced by the Scottish Government. Funding information: does this programme fall under your International Development ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Works required for the completion of A9: EIR release

The following information: 1. List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works, 2. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works, 3. The timeframe planned for the completion ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

Confirmation of the total number of application forms to join the electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland Confirmation of the total number of applicants accepted to the trial Confirmation of the total number of applicants not accepted to the trial Of those applicants who have been accepted to the trial, confi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams: EIR release

List of scores awarded to applications for Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams. Further to my letter of 26 January 2018, the scores of your application have already been provided to you. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Inform...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty Project: EIR release

For the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: 1. What provisions have been made for tourist signage: What content will be displayed on these signs? Will tourists routes be signed? Will nearby national parks, National Trust properties and Historic Scotland properties be signed? 2. How many matrix broads/variable message...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.4
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Membership of Scottish Advisory Panel for Offender Rehabilitation: FOI release

1. Current Membership of the Scottish Advisory Panel for Offender Rehabilitation (the Panel). 2. All Annual Reports since the inception of the Panel. 3. Description of the role of the Panel, including the enabling legislation if established on a statutory basis. 4. All rehabilitative programmes accredited by the pan...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.4 s.3 s.35 s.17
Published
2018-01-29
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

ScotRail financial data and passenger journey information: FOI release

Please provide, the total annual net income, expenditure and profit for Scotrail in each of the financial years 2015/16 and 2016/17 any and all information, data or analysis that has been carried estimating the total annual net income, expenditure and profit for Scotrail for the financial year 2017/18 the total passen...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.33 s.33(1) s.16(2)
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Involvement in the Arctic Circle Forum: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI into the cost of hosting the Arctic Circle Forum entitled 'Scotland and the new North'; the names of representatives of foreign governments that are expected to be in attendance; for the cost of Sturgeon and other Scottish delegates attending the Arctic Circle Assembly in 2016 and 2017 and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.25(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland contract details: FOI release

Your request: 1. Please can you provide me with a complete cost breakdown of how much funding each successful contractor will receive for their involvement in FSS? This breakdown should include the amount that each individual bidder will receive, per local authority, rather than the lump sum given to each local autho...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.4 s.5 s.7 s.47 s.3 s.20
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Inspection and maintenance of the A83 trunk 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 A83 on the Rest and be Thankful. Please can you send me: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please sen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A77 cycleway Ayr: EIR release

'Cycleway, A77(T) Ayr I would be grateful if you could provide the following information - 1. When did the cycleway come into being? 2. Did a footway exist originally and was this simply redetermined as a cycleway? 3. Was a safety audit undertaken when the cycleway was provided? If so what procedure was followed? ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.2 s.5
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Speed cameras: EIR release

How many average speed cameras are on the A9? How many average speed cameras are on theA9 between Perth and Inverness? Of these cameras, on average, how many of them are switched off? Please provide an annual break down forevery year since the cameras were installed, including 2017 so far. Why are speed cameras switche...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4) s.6
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport