Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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Review of the governance of higher education in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for answers to the following: 1. What was the result of that consultation regarding the election of chairs of universities – in essence who supported or opposed mandatory elections, and why? 2. Did the Government also consult on the method of election of the chairs? If so, what was the result of that consulta...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.33 s.1 s.3
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/201900005478
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Marine Scotland Compliance Division employees data: FOI release

1. The total number of employees within Marine Scotland Compliance to date. 2. The total number of male fishery officers to date in Marine Scotland Compliance. 3. The total number of female fishery officers to date in Marine Scotland Compliance. 4. The total number of foreign fishery officer/and or other nationality...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1) s.2 s.3 s.4 s.8
Published
2019-11-19
Reference
FOI/19/02084
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's childcare expansion correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) in 2019 from childcare providers/nurseries on the topic of the Scottish Government's childcare expansion.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-19
Reference
FOI/201900005377
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme – various questions: FOI release

You asked for recorded information held by the Scottish Government that relates to the operation of the Help to Buy scheme, specifically: 1. Copies of all meeting notes, agendas, power point presentations or other materials produced / consumed by members of the Help to Buy (Scotland) Working group since August 23 2017....

FOI clarification 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-11-13
Reference
FOI/201900004933
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Reported accidents on the A74 motorway: EIR release

I am looking for the following information relative to the past 5 years: Number of multi-vehicle reported accidents on the A74(M) Motorway; Number of single-vehicle reported accidents on the A74(M) Motorway; Number of reported accidents involving a vehicle or vehicles on the A74(m) southbound in the area of Greenhills...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02330
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Financial questions on First Minister, Scottish Government and oil reserves: FOI Release

You asked for List of expenses claimed by the First Minister of Scotland in the years of 2017 and 2018. How much money was received from the UK Government by the Scottish Government in 2017 and 2018. The current and 2018 deficit of the Scottish Government. The current, as of last estimates, value of Scottish oil reser...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2019-10-24
Reference
FOI/19/02270
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Installation of LED Luminaires: EIR release

You asked for 1. We wish to know a) the specific numerical Kelvin (K) colour temperature and lumens brightness scale value of the LED luminaires installed this week to illuminate the A75 within Springholm and b) the specific numerical lumens brightness scale value of the lights these have just replaced. 2. We wish to...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.4 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-22
Reference
FOI/19/02301
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Diocese approved roles in Roman Catholic Schools: FOI release

In 2016 it was reported that the EHRC had called for a review of the current situation whereby applicants to roles in Roman Catholic schools must be approved by the relevant diocese. (https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/equalities-experts-call-for-review-of-catholic-schools-right-to-vet-applicants-for-religious-suita...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21 s.38(1) s.28 s.3 s.21(2A) 6 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/201900004423
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Forth Road Bridge risk assessments and suicide related questions: EIR release

“1. Details of risk assessments that have been undertaken in regards to suicides and attempted suicides on the Forth Road Bridge from 1999 to date. 2. Details of installations, maintenance repairs and alterations that have been undertaken to the Forth Road Bridge since 1 September 1999 in relation to or in response to...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02080
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Erskine Bridge risk assessments and suicide related questions: EIR release

You asked “We would be grateful if you could provide us with the following information about the Erskine Bridge: 1. Details of risk assessments that have been undertaken in regards to suicides and attempted suicides on the Erskine Bridge from 1999 to date. 2. Details of installations, maintenance repairs and alterati...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.10(4) s.2 s.7
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02081
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Various Telecommunication questions: FOI release

1. All safety testing information on all wireless, mobile phone, telecommunications towers, smart metres, 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G. 2. Any requests or plans by telecommunication companies as to 5G antennas and their future placement within Scotland. 3. All data on LED street lights. 4. The companies contracted for all of ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.3 6 attachments
Published
2019-10-08
Reference
FOI/19/02078
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Trust Deeds and Debt Arrangement Scheme statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 0. The total number of Trust Deeds granted per Trustee/Company/Practice from 01/01/2019 to 31/08/2019 1. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the AiB in 2018 and 2019, and which Company (Insolvency Practitioner/practice) registered the forms 2. The number of Trust...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.27(1) s.17 s.3
Published
2019-10-08
Reference
FoI/19/02109
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

West Loch Lomond Cycle Path between Luss and Inverbeg maintenance: EIR release

You asked for “We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to procedures in place for maintaining and inspecting the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path between Luss and Inverbeg. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication, detailing all accidents which have been reported t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-26
Reference
FOI/19/02038
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Staff, meetings and correspondence concerning response to Judicial Review Petition: FOI release

1. Please state the full membership of the group within the Scottish Government brought together to respond to the Judicial Review Petition of Mr Alex Salmond. Please itemise any and all advisers brought in to assist. 2. There were 17 pre-arranged meetings and conference calls between August 2018 and January 2019 with ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.3 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2019-09-25
Reference
FOI/19/02016
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Public sector

Various questions on case against Former First Minister: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Please specify the job description of Ms Katy Bowman, Special Adviser to the First Minister both at present and in 2014. 2. Please identify the line management responsibilities of Ms Liz Lloyd, First Minister’s chief of staff, to Ms Katy Bowman, Special Adviser to the First Minister. 3. Please iden...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.5 s.6 s.17(1) s.3 s.18(1) s.28 s.12 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1)
Published
2019-09-13
Reference
FOI/19/01942
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Further information requested from FoI/19/01324: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for information regarding enforcement outcomes in MPAs. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications. You originally requested information on: “...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FOI/19/01749 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Firewall, anti-virus and Microsoft Enterprise questions: FOI review

1. Standard Firewall (Network) - Firewall service protects your corporate Network from unauthorised access and other Internet security threats 2. Anti-virus Software Application - Anti-virus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and othe...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.9 s.30 s.33(1) s.2 s.4 s.5 s.3
Published
2019-09-09
Reference
FOI/19/01485
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, payments and expected payments: EIR release

1) Details of the full amount of money paid to date to the Aberdeen Roads Ltd consortium in relation to the contract for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), including dates and values for each payment made in 2019. 2) Details of any payments made to any other bodies in relation to the AWPR contract in 2018 an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-06
Reference
FOI/19/01902
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Trade hubs operated around the world and associated costs: FOI release

A total list of trade hubs operated by the Scottish Government around the world and the associated costs therein. I would like the costs of each trade hub to be broken down by different areas such as staffing, sustenance, etc. How much does Scotland trade with each of the countries in which the trade hubs are based. Wh...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1)
Published
2019-09-05
Reference
FOI/19/01972
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Convictions under Section 34 of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009: FOI release

1 - Numbers of people convicted under section 34 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 during 2017-18 - excluding those charged with other offences at the same time. 2 - Of the individuals in question 1, for how many of those was this their first conviction of a sexual crime. 3 - Of the individuals in question 2, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.34 s.33 s.3
Published
2019-09-04
Reference
FOI/201900003120
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBBS) various questions: FOI release

1) Since the introduction of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) in 2017 until the latest available date, has any NHS spending been allocated towards the palliative or medical care of Stage 2 infected blood victims in Scotland? If so, when was the funding introduced, and how much money has been allocated...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2019-09-04
Reference
FOI/19/01975
Directorate
Topic

Scottish Government Commitment to invest in School Counsellors: FOI release

A number of questions around the Scottish Government’s commitment to invest in school counsellors in Scotland through the wide ranging commitments in the 2018 Programme for Government: 1.By what date does the Scottish Government aim to achieve this goal? 2.How does the Scottish Government plan to monitor progress tow...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-03
Reference
FOI-201900003025
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

Please could you supply me with all and any information, data (including, but not limited to, the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence etc that you have in relation to the specific comparison of environmental constraints and impacts of online dualling of the A96 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 6 attachments
Published
2019-09-03
Reference
FOI/19/01720
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower questions: EIR release

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower. I refer to your letter, dated 8th July, 2019. I have amended my original request and have reduced the area of road that I would like you provide information regarding and as you requested, I have also reduced the date range. I would be grateful if you please provide t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01823
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls questions: FOI release

You asked: 1. What was the process for selecting members of the Advisory Council? 2. How many Circle members are there currently? Can you provide a breakdown by sex, age and ethnicity? 3. How many responses have there been to each of the Monthly Spotlight topics since June 2018? Please provide a number for each topi...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.5
Published
2019-08-13
Reference
FOI/19/01763
Directorate
Topic
Public sector