Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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320 matching releases

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project documentation relating to Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation: EIR release

1. A copy of the report issued to MS-LOT (and SNH) by DRAGADOS/AHB, as specified in Sub-section 4.2 (Page 3) of the report headed Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation - Marine Mammals: Document AHEP-DRA-EMP-0003; 2. Copies of data/data summaries/evaluations of vibration monitoring as specified in Section 4.2 ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2)

Published: 2019-03-12
Reference: FOI/18/03699
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bodies prescribed to solemnise marriages, Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act: FOI release

1. a. The number and name of all religious or belief bodies that are currently prescribed under the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014, or otherwise authorised by Scottish Government Ministers to provide ministers, clergy, pastors, priests or other celebrants who are able to conduct legal weddings. b F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.25(1) s.20 s.8(1) s.7 s.38(1) s.18 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-08
Reference: FOI/19/00421
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of First Minister's trip to the U.S. & Canada: FOI release

1. The total cost and a breakdown of the First Minister's trip to the U.S. and Canada including the cost of the flight for the First Minister and all staff brought along with her. Details of any other incidentals, including bar tabs and a breakdown of all costs on the trip. 2. What class did the First Minister and her...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.39(1)

Published: 2019-03-05
Reference: FOI/19/00362
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group recommendations in relation to curriculum: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the recommendations of the LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group. Full request for information added at request of the requestor: "I understand that it is the current Scottish Government's intention to implement an LGBT inclusive education curriculum in all Scottish state schools...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3

Published: 2019-02-14
Reference: FOI/19/00190
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Criteria of a course's eligibility for Students Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) funding: FOI release

FOI not held 15 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.3

Published: 2018-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

The basis of valuation for land acquired from the Crown Estate in connection with the Queensferry Crossing: FOI release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2018-11-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

How and when carriageway inspections are undertaken: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2018-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Trust Deed Administrators and Insolvency Practitioners with Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) : FOI release

FOI unclear 25 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.3

Published: 2018-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Working group to establish a legal definition of sectarianism: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36 s.3 s.4 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-11-20
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information relating to the introducing of RET to Northern Isles ferry routes: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.4 s.29(1) s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-11-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Council of Economic Advisers: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-11-02
Reference
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland: the process of planning and preparing for Brexit: FOI release

FOI not held 15 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.17(1)

Published: 2018-10-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland: Brexit implications: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-10-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Development of consultation on reform of Gender Recognition Act 2004: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.12 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-16
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Small Business Bonus analysis or briefings by civil servants: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.3 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Review of GP out of hours services at Vale of Leven Hospital: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.26 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-25
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

User Agreement for City of Edinburgh Council: FOI release

FOI not held 40 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.5 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-09-25
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Works at junctions 5 & 6 of the M74: FOI release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.3 s.6 6 attachments

Published: 2018-09-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77: road incidents and inspections: EIR release

FOI/EIR clarification 50 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77: incident reports and inspection criteria reviewed: EIR release

In paragraph two of the above referenced letter, you state that "The A77 is maintained by Scotland TranServ and, under the terms of the contract with the Scottish Ministers…" 1. In relation to this statement, I have two requests: (i) TranServ's website http://www.scotlandtranserv.co.uk/ states "Scotland TranServ mana...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2018-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Travel expenditure:first class rail, business and premium economy air:FOI release

1. A list of first class rail travel expenditure, first, business and premium economy air travel expenditure and spending on taxis by Scottish Government Ministers in 2010, 2014 and 2017. 2. I would also request this same information for Scottish Government civil servants. 3. I would also request this information for...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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

A737: safety inspections and defect reports: EIR release

'Under the general requirements of the Freedom of Information, I would be grateful if you would provide the following information in relation to the A737 and in particular the section on approach to Clerksbridge roundabout from Beith. I would like this information to consider Scotland Transerv's safety inspections and ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.8 s.5 s.10 s.2 s.3 s.7 8 attachments

Published: 2018-07-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Adoption and promotion of Yogyakarta Principles (original Plus 10):FOI release

Data on the Scottish Government's "adoption and promotion of the Yogyakarta Principles (original Plus 10)", described in the Scottish Government's consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) as embodying best practice. You asked that this include: full details on the person and directorat...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.4

Published: 2018-07-10
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector