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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Criminal legislation created by Scottish Parliament and Prosecutions: FOI release

1. A list of the new criminal offences/crimes created by legislation of the Scottish Parliament since its creation in 1999: 2. Details of how many prosecutions have been taken by the Crown in the Scottish criminal courts in respect of each of the offences in that list: 3. Details of how many of these prosecutions hav...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence special advisers spending s.25(1) s.17 s.51A s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-14
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Freedom of Information requests 2013 to 2017: FOI release

1. Total number of FOI requests to ScotGov in each of 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 2. Total number of requests in each of these years in which Special Advisers were involved (ie by commenting on draft responses) 3. Total number of requests in each of these years which were deemed to require ministerial input/sign-off

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.25(1) s.12
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Salmon farming in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information on the storage and transport of dead salmon since 1 January 2015. 2. Correspondence with the "three main salmon producers in Shetland" including proposals to set up a waste handling facility. 3. Information on how "each farming area will establish a macerating and ensiling point where fish waste can be...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Western peripheral route: EIR release

A request for a project directory which includes a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants & telephone numbers involved in the bypass and fast link route and will be known as the Aberdeen Western Peripheral route. Includes a strategic link to Stonehaven linking existing major roads and key locations. The Ston...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen International Airport (between Craibstone and Dyce): EIR release

"Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002) the request is to acquire the following information: In light of the recent article in the Aberdeen Evening Express (https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/dont-know-can-stick-spring-deadline-awpr-says-minister/). The request is: Email correspondence between Keith ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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

Salmon farming industry, fish infected by Pasturella skyensis: EIR release

Information on Pasturella skyensis since 1 January 2015, specifically – details of any scientific studies and research conducted by the Scottish Government any emails and correspondence to the salmon farming industry any correspondence with scientists, Government officials or any other persons results of testing, moni...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

New Year Message from Keith Brown MSP: FOI release

Email correspondence between Keith Brown and Scottish Government officials relating to the announcement 'AWPR - New Year message from Keith Brown' between 1 August 2017 and 31 December 2017. Minutes from meetings with Keith Brown, Scottish Government, Transport Scotland and AWPR contractors, between 1 January 2017 and ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

St. James Quarter Edinburgh Growth Accelerator agreement: FOI release

The St James Quarter Edinburgh Growth Accelerator agreement and seeking access to the agreements made by the Scottish Government as part of the above Growth Accelerator, including any associated Scottish Government Grant Offers, the Growth Accelerator Agreement, and any associated agreements entered into by or on behal...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.17(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Roadworks undertaken on A83 and A85: EIR release

Following several constituent enquiries regarding the condition of the A83 and A85 Michael would be grateful if you can please supply the following information: 1. The figures regarding compensation claims for damage on the A83 and A85 in Argyll & Bute over the past five years. 2. A record of the work carried out on ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.12
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Education qualifications of employees: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates the following: The number of jobs (part-time and full-time) that are available for those who have a degree in psychology. The number of student placements in hospitals available for those who are studying in university and college. How many jobs (fu...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Traffic accident data for A92 trunk road: EIR release

"I have recently requested data from you but I would like to expand the time frame that I am researching and therefore require additional data. I would be very grateful if you could provide me with the following information for the A92 trunk road: Road traffic accident data Including locations, severity, no. of vehic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Costs of Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board meeting: FOI release

The costs of the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board meeting on the 13 December, minutes and the agenda of the meeting and the agenda and date of the next meeting of the board.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence meetings spending
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Number of Freedom of Information requests received: FOI release

In 2017: What was the number of Freedom of Information requests received by the Scottish Government? What was the number of Freedom of Information requests refused by the Scottish Government? What was the average response time by answering a Freedom of Information request? The amount of received requests answered w...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.16 s.12(1) s.17(1) s.18 s.10 s.14 s.19
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accidents and road closures on A9: EIR release

Information on how many accidents / road closures there was on the A9 for December 2017? To which you clarified the location of your request on 15 January; From Inverness to Perth.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accident on M8 in December 2017: FOI release

Any information you can provide regarding an accident involving an HGV on the M8 between J2 and J3 which happenned on 8th December 2017 roughly at 3.45p.m. I would be grateful if you could kindly provide me the following information as soon as possible: 1. All reports and documents prepared by the roads maintenance t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

ICT Spend for Government bodies: FOI release

ICT Spend for each Governmental body: the sum total of money spent on IT hardware; communications and networking; software licensing; outsourced IT services; internet connectivity; ongoing support and maintenance; consultancy and salaries of staff in the IT department; Total spend for each body: Total spend being any a...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost and duration of major IT projects: FOI release

The name, cost and duration of any major IT projects (total project value of over £100,000) undertaken by the Scottish Government or any of its arms-length organisations, NHS Scotland or its individual Boards, the Scottish Prison Service, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service that began after 2011.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A77 from Whittlets roundabout to Stranraer: EIR release

The following information with regard to Transerve Scotland:- 1. For past five years i.e. from 20/12/2012 to date a detailed breakdown of the annual Revenue budget for the A77 from Whittlets roundabout to Stranraer for: a. Repair of the road b. Maintenance of the road 2. For the same period and place [as in 1 above...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4) s.12
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Budget, Payments and Inspections Admin section: FOI release

In relation to page 154 of the 'Scottish Budget: Draft Budget 2018-19', the line that reads 'Payments and Inspections Admin', I would like to acquire a regional breakdown for the figures quoted from the: a) 2016-17 Budgetb) 2017-18 Budgetc) 2018-19 Draft Budget I would also like to acquire a detailed breakdown of the...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Farming and rural, Public sector

Tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): EIR release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): Written report and policy recommendations Electronically navigable user guide and technical references Electronically navigable final report Research summary -giving a wider look at what the fi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortality within fish being transported for 2017 harvest: EIR release

Information on 'mortality within fish being transported for harvest during 2017'. Your request made specific reference to 'other correspondence' with Marine Harvest and other companies/parties concerning this subject area and followed on from a reply issued to you on 13 December 2017 in response to a previous request -...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Contingency planning regarding Carillion: FOI release

Information on those plans [to manage or eliminate risks associated with Carillion's difficulties] including the reasons and analysis which prompted the Scottish government to specifically target Carillion.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Upgraded section of road at Dundreggan on A887: EIR release

I refer to the recently upgraded section of the road at Dundreggan on the A887 and would appreciate the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000: 1. When were the works carried out? 2. Who carried out the works? 3. To what specification was the contractor requested to finish the road in terms ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport