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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Inshore Fisheries Pilot for the Inner Sound: EIR release

The application by the Inner Sound Management Group (ISMG) for an Inshore Fisheries Pilot for the Inner Sound of Skye (the Inner Sound Pilot).

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000019057
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former Finance Secretary Resignation: FOI Review

Please provide the times of discussions between Derek Mackay and Nicola Sturgeon or her advisers (making clear which: Ms Sturgeon or advisers) on February 5 or 6 2020, and please provide the time Mr Mackay resigned (verbally or in writing, and please state which).

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000021811 Review
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Numbers of wind turbines in planning process: EIR release

The number of wind farms/single turbines currently in the planning process in each of our 32 planning authorities, ie those in Scoping, Applications and Consented but not yet built.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-27
Reference
FOI/202000028130
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Monies spent on 'decarbonisation' since the Scottish Climate Change Act: FOI release

You asked for the amount of money spent by the Department of Energy & Climate Change on 'decarbonisation' since the Scottish Climate Change Act was passed in 2009, till now. You wanted to know the costs budgeted for and estimated till 2050. You requested that these costs included: 1. investments, subsidies for and pay...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000020383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Farmed salmon ova imports and pathogen testing: EIR release

Several questions relating to farmed salmon ova imports and specific pathogen testing as well as requesting information relating to the testing of farmed salmon for diseases, pathogens and viruses. In addition you have asked for information relating to Marine Scotland Science's commercial testing service conducted on b...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.4 s.2 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000018313
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence or Analysis on EU membership eligibility: FOI Appeal

“I have noted that the language being used by the Scottish Government in relation to the possibility of Scotland being independent after Brexit seems to "an independent European country", not an "independent country in the EU". As such, there are two parts to my query. 1. Details of any guidance given in relation to th...

FOI not held 70 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900001907 Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Correspondence from 5th of February regarding Mr Mackay: FOI release

Could you please provide me with the following under freedom of information legislation? 1) Details of email and text communications between the first minister, deputy first minister, Derek Mackay and government advisors on 05 February 2020 relating to a story in the Scottish Sun about Mr Mackay 2) Any communication ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-09
Reference
FOI/202000015331
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details of any 'inside IR35' contractors at the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. How many open positions you have for "inside IR35" workers/contractors? (ie. how many positions are you advertising but so far have not found suitable people to fill) 2. Scottish Government- How many filled "inside IR35" positions do you have? (ie. how many people are working for you with "inside IR35" conditions) 3...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.3 s.4 s.5
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000017653
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Questions concerning Disclosure Scotland applicant gender: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Please tell me for how long Disclosure Scotland has had in place a policy asking applicants who have changed legal gender (sex) to disclose their previous name and gender when applying for a disclosure. 2. Does Disclosure Scotland require sight of the applicant's Gender Recognition Certificate? 3. ...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.12 s.65(2) s.33(1) s.50(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000015421
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Improving Scotlands bus infrastructure and priorty bus lane introduction: EIR release

The first Minister announced in the Programme for Government in September 2019 that £500m would be spent on improving bus infrastructure in the roads around our cities i.e. a key part of which would be priority bus lanes. This could include other high occupancy vehicles too. Please can you send me the current draft pl...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000013511
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Feasibility of the integration of British Transport Police (BTP) into Police Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the costs incurred in the consultation into the feasibility of the integration of British Transport Police (BTP) into Police Scotland. You are looking for the costs incurred as closely as possible, based on: the time spent on the consultation the number of police / government staff involved in the consu...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.99 s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000014387
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Various questions concerning potholes in Scotland: EIR release

You asked for: 1. How many claims did Transport Scotland receive for compensation for pothole damage in the last three years that figures are available? 2. How many of these claims did you pay? 3. What was the cost to you for claims in the last three years that figures are available? 4. What is the average pay out for...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.14
Published
2020-02-21
Reference
FOI/202000013765
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Citizens’ Assembly & Citizens’ Assembly co-convener correspondence: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between former Citizens’ Assembly co-convener David Martin and the Citizens’ Assembly/Scottish Government in 2019 and 2020.

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-19
Reference
FOI/202000012832
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Student Support Review implementation costs, organisations and committees: FOI release

You asked for: the total spend on the Student Support implementation stage meetings as part of the overall student support review, the number of meetings/conferences that have been held for the implementation stage of the student support review, a summary/list of the Initial recommendations that have been agreed at th...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-02-18
Reference
FOI/202000012383
Directorate
Topic

Learning Estate Investment Programme criteria and applications: FOI release

a) When will applications open to local authorities for phase 2 of the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme? b) When will the criteria for phase 2 of the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme be made available? (If the criteria has been published, please enclose a copy of it.)

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-02-14
Reference
FOI/202000012761
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Number of properties factored in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the number of properties factored in Scotland broken down as follows: An overall number By city location

FOI not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.3(6) s.3(9) s.3 s.7(7) s.7(3)
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000014788
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Communities and third sector, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

Renewable developments on Scotland’s national forests and lands: EIR release

You asked for: a) the number of trees felled for all onshore wind farm development in Scotland to date. b) the area of felled trees, in hectares, for all onshore wind farm development in Scotland to date. With the dates clarified to be 1 January 1995 and 31 December 2019.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/19/02646
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fox hunts - information and statistics: EIR review

1) How many registered hunts are there in Scotland? If possible, I'd like this broken down by location. 2) Since 2002 to date, how many foxes have been killed by hunts? I'd like this broken down into cause of death. 3) Since 2002 to date, how many pups (baby foxes) have been killed by hunts? I'd like this broken down...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/201900010192
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Various questions concerning the Citizens’ Assembly: FOI review

1. A copy of any / all documentation required to be signed by the citizens. 2. All instructions and guidance provided to Mark Diffley or his company regarding the selection of citizens. 3. All information held setting out how selection bias was to be identified and overcome in the selection of citizens. 4. All infor...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-12-30
Reference
FOI/201900007669
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Whitesands Proposal and Public Enquiry: EIR release

You asked for the information below covering the period October 2018 to 2 December 2019 relating to the Whitesands Proposal and Public Inquiry: 1. Copies of all communications between any officer in the Managing Flood Risk Team with any officer in Dumfries and Galloway Council. This should include any notes of meetings...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2019-12-23
Reference
FOI/201900008515
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Several questions regarding traffic signals on A75 in Springholm: FOI release

13 questions in relation to traffic lights in Springholm and clarified your request on 18 November: "Details of the time delays now operating at the eastbound and westbound exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.5 s.7 s.36(1) s.13 s.30
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02489
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Media illicitly receiving confidential papers investigation regarding former First Minister: FOI release

You asked: "Has the Scottish Parliament Policing Unit or other branches of Police Scotland investigated the media illicitly receiving confidential papers relating to the alleged sexual misconduct of Alex Salmond. The news desk of The Daily Record received these papers and published 24 AUG 2018. https://www.dailyreco...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900008244
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Formal flood protection schemes constructed in Scotland: EIR release

You are researching flood prevention schemes constructed in Scotland in the last five years. You asked for a list of Government and local authority funded flood prevention schemes with an approximate value.

FOI/EIR not held 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-12
Reference
FOI/201900007948
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Borders Railway reinstatement and reduction questions: EIR release

You asked for Borders Railway – Original Construction A. Project Approval of Reinstatement. Please indicate: The date upon which the reinstatement was approved The body which approved the reinstatement The cost upon which approval was granted, and the basis of its preparation and by whom, including reference (i.e. d...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02391
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Various questions concerning the Citizens’ Assembly: FOI release

Provide the following information (all information provided in this section must be pre-existing at the date of this request): 1. A copy of any / all documentation required to be signed by the citizens. 2. All instructions and guidance provided to Mark Diffley or his company regarding the selection of citizens. 3. All ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.4 s.1 s.17(1) s.6 s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/201900005919
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector