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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Effective Prescribing Programme and Board: FOI release

For information that the Scottish Government holds on the Effective Prescribing Programme (EPP) and the Effective Prescribing Programme Board (EPPB).

FOI not held 70 score correspondence meetings s.36(1) 20 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Insects-Aphids data: EIR release

The use of the Data base (Insects-Aphids) of The SASA Research Institute and provided details to clarify your request on 31 October 2017.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Glasgow Prestwick Spaceport proposal and commercial spaceflight: FOI review

'Please release all recorded information held by your organisation dating from 1 January 2015 concerning the Prestwick spaceport proposal and the broader policy of supporting commercial spaceflight in Scotland which names or is in connection with: Donald Trump Snr, Donald Trump Jnr, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump or Jared K...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.3(2) s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Implications of Foreign Jurisdictions (EU) in Scotland: FOI release

A) does the Scottish Government recognise the declassified documents released under the 30 year rule such as; 'The Kilmuir Letter' in 1960 and; 'FCO 30/1048 in 1971 - 73 as being factual?; B) Since the Maastricht Treaty was given effect in 1992, whereby under Article 8 of that Treaty the subjects of the United Kingd...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence briefings s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Salmon mortality rates at farming sites 1997-2016: EIR release

1. Mortality rates between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2016 at salmon farming sites at East and West Loch Roag, Isle of Lewis, namely: a. Eughlamb. Taranaishc. Vacasayd. Kyles Vuiae. Vuia Morf. Vuia Beag andg. Gousam. 2. Information identifying the constituent cause(s) of fish mortality at the above named sites in...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland special advisers: FOI release

Information on the following: The number of special advisers employed at Transport Scotland The individual salary of each special adviser

FOI not held 40 score correspondence special advisers contracts
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Online availability of school inspection reports: FOI release

Confirmation of who authorised the decision to delete school inspection reports dated prior to April 2008, and when this authorisation was given. Confirmation of who authorised the decision to make school inspection reports more than 5 years old no longer available to the public online, and when this authorisation was ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Israel and Palestine learning resources correspondence: FOI release

Details of any correspondence between Sandra White or Ross Greer and John Swinney on the topic of Israel and Palestine learning resources between 1 April and 19 October 2017.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

SAAS approved learning providers for SCQF7/SVQ3: FOI release

'A list of all Scottish training providers which are designated by SAAS as 'approved learning providers' for the SCQF 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Services and Healthcare and for the L&D9DI (Assess workplace competence using direct and indirect methods) SVQ Assessor's award.'

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inspection summary and complaints record A92 in Glenrothes: EIR release

We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to 15 April 2017 being: Records of inspection for the A92 in the area of the Tullis Russell roundabout in Glenrothes. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working in the area of the Tullis Russell roundabout on the A92 in Glenrothes....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of homes sold with help to buy: FOI release

1. Please confirm the total number of homes sold through help to buy, broken down by year,since the scheme was launched. 2. Please provide a breakdown showing how many people benefited from the scheme in each of the following salary bands: Under £20,000 £20,001-£29,999 £30,000-£39,999 £40,000-£49,999 £50,000-£59,999 ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Fuel surcharges for hire cars: FOI release

The number of times that Transport Scotland, Education Scotland, Visit Scotland, Historic Scotland, Skills Development Scotland, Audit Scotland, SEPA, the Scottish Prison Service, Creative Scotland, Scottish Development International and Scottish Enterprise paid fuel surcharges for hire cars not being returned with ful...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Expenditure with Exception UK Limited: FOI review

Details of all expenditure with Exception UK Limited commissioned and approved by the Head of Digital Services during 2015, 2016 and 2017 (up to and including July 2017) and asked for a breakdown for each year as follows: Details of all work commissioned. Details of all work delivered and how much was paid for each st...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Research investigation and public consultation on fracking: EIR release

You asked for full details on all expert opinion (including reference papers, email correspondence, authors etc) called upon by the Scottish government to inform on the question of whether on-shore and off-shore fracking should be permitted in Scotland.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2017-11-03
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Non-domestic tax rates on land with sporting rights: FOI release

The following information: The total cost of carrying out the valuation of land with sporting rights to the Scottish Government The anticipated budget for dealing with appeals arising from the valuation of land with sporting rights The anticipated tax revenue to be generated with the introduction of non-domestic rates...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

A737 Dalry Bypass project contractor: FOI release

I am writing to request a project directory which includes a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants & telephone numbers involved in the Pavement surfacing contract for the Dalry Bypass.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding changes to BBC online articles: FOI release

You asked how many times Scottish Government communications staff and special advisers contacted (by phone or email) the BBC regarding changes to online articles for each month in 2017 and for the information broken down to include a link to the story, how many times the BBC were contacted regarding each story, and any...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence special advisers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Subsidies paid to estates engaged in deer management: FOI release

National and estate-specific financial data relating to payments made to estates in Scotland over the last 5 years. You clarified your request in your email of 4 September 2017 setting out that in 'that I wish to identify the amount of public subsidies paid to estates engaged in deer management and grouse moor manageme...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Police Scotland staff and pensions: FOI release

"Could you please provide me with the following information How many police and support staff did Scotland have in 2000 and 2017? In each of the years mentioned above, what proportion of total policing costs in Scotland was the Service contribution to the cost of police pensions? How many former policemen are in recei...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence meetings spending
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Meetings between Head of Digital Services and Oxido: FOI review

Details of supplier meetings between the Head of Digital Services and Mr Andrew (Andy) Syme (formerly of Exception UK Limited) and now of the company called Oxido including: All meetings held between the above parties including dates, venues, duration. Names of all meeting participants and minutes or notes, including ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Clyde District catch data including Endrick Water: EIR release

Please provide details of the specific river by river data held by Marine Scotland or its approved partners, agents or subcontractors in particular for the Endrick SAC to determine more accurately than previous years, the wetted area, returning numbers of adult Salmon, types of Salmon, Grilse, Spring, Summer, availabil...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with Spanish Government since November 2014: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the First Minister and the Spanish Government since November 2014. All minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the First Minister and the Spanish Government since November 2014. A breakdown of all communications and correspondence betw...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

River Leven, Loch Lomond and Endrick Water categorisation: EIR release

I refer to your request dated 24 September 2017 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) and the Inspire (Scotland) Regulations 2009 for information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endri...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.4 14 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland data on Endrick Water SAC: EIR release

Please confirm that wetted area used in calculations for season 2018 was the same as that agreed between meeting of Marine Scotland and LLAIA and LLFT Scientist on the 21st September 2016 as previous suggestions for wetted area included water above impassable falls, the R Blane was excluded as no salmon spawn there, pl...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-10-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Minuted meetings and the publication of ministerial engagements: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government become aware of the number of meetings that have not been accompanied by minutes, and if so what action has been taken to adhere to the rules on minuted meetings?

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector