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

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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

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Review of FOI-201900000203 EU Exit Civil Contingencies Portfolio: FOI review

Electronic copies of all weekly “EU Exit Civil Contingencies Portfolio” sitreps between 26 November 2018 and 7 February 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/201900000654
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Work on laybys on A96 through Moray, cost comparisons: EIR release

“I would like to ask 2 Freedom of Information questions, in regards to work on laybys on the A96 through Moray. How much did it cost to carry out the recent work on the A96 layby on the north side of the A96 just east of Terie Crossroads? The second FOI questionis, how much did it cost to carry out similar work on th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-10
Reference
FOI/19/00908
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd Provision of Temporary Staff: FOI release

The quality submission for the 1st ranked supplier [Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd] under the following Framework Agreement; [1] Provision of Temporary Administrative, Catering & Manual Staff Services – South Region [Awarded 29.03.19].

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-10
Reference
FOI/19/01032
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Climate Change Correspondence with Lauren Fabius: FOI release

1. (a) A copy of any correspondence from Laurent Fabius to the Scottish Government sent in June 2018. 2. (b) A copy of any correspondence from the Scottish Government to Laurent Fabius sent between April and June 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/01024
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland A77 surveys various locations: EIR release

Copy of the data from the fresh survey work on the A77 road between Whitletts, Holmston and Bankfield? Or would I have to submit a Freedom of Information Request for this?” and Can you please provide a copy of the original speed survey which was carried out on the A77 road between Bogend Toll and Ardwell Bay in Ayrshi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/00932
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ushenish, South Uist marine fish farm development: EIR release

Copies of all papers / responses to external enquiries / internal correspondence from Marine Scotland Science relating to the development of a marine fish farm at Ushenish, South Uist at or around National Grid Reference NGR:NF86023620, specifically in respect of the potential implications that such a development would...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/00730
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland planned maintenance schedule M8 junction 31 to 19: EIR release

1. What the planned maintenance schedule is for this section of the M8 from Junction 31 to Junction 19 regarding the inspection clearance of waste and larger items from central reservations. 2. What the planned maintenance schedule is for this section of the M8 from Junction 31 to Junction 19 relating to the inspectio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/00838
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland IT Internal Plans and Strategy: FOI release

Some of the organisation’s information around the internal plans and strategy documents for ICT. The ICT documents from 2019 onwards and the following documents: 1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy – The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart – A visual document that prese...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/01083
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed at [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement named Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services – Interim IT – National [Ref: SP-13-022] and [Ref: SP-13-023] awarded 28 April 2015. [a] Framewo...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/01003 FOI/19/01009
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

We formally request the information listed at [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired we formally request the information listed at [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement named at [f] [a] Framework Public Bodies Contracts Manager’s or Hiring Manager’s name; [b] Job Role; [c] Star...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FO/19/01040 FOI/19/01042
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland A737 Dalry by-pass and The Den realignment: EIR release

Regarding the A737, I would request under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act: The supplier of the concrete used in the A737 Dalry by-pass The origin of the concrete used in the A737 Dalry by-pass The supplier used in the A737 The Den realignment The origin of the concrete used in the A737 The Den realignment ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/00910
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland security incidents and breaches: FOI release

1. The number and nature of IT security incidents (computers going offline, system crashes or otherwise) in regards to the new benefits system since September 2018. 2. Full details (and any relevant documents) on the number and nature of personal data/GDPR breaches at Social Security since September 2018, broken down ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00764
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Agricultural subsidies Citizens Jury: FOI release

I understand that the Scottish Government recently held a Citizens Jury in relation to agricultural subsidies. Please can you confirm if that is correct and provide full details of the process, questions put to the citizens and outcomes.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence contracts s.27(1)
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01112
Directorate
Topic

Need for an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety: FOI release

All the information related to Paul Wheelhouse’s discussions with the Oil and Gas Authority on whether there is a need for an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety. This should include any correspondence both written and electronic, as well as minutes from any meetings. All information related to Michael Matheson’s ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01007
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Spillage on slip road junction to Milnathort: EIR release

Location – Perth to Edinburgh Road M90. About 500m north of J7 and its slip road junction to Milnathort. Accident Date - 25 December 2015. As part of our investigation, we require to know if a spillage was reported to you at the location and date above. If so, please can you confirm who reported the spillage to you, t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00983
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Survey reports by Transerve of the A77 and A75: EIR release

“Is it possible to get copies of the weekly survey reports undertaken by Transerve of the A77 and A75?” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as; “for the whole of March and any of April”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01180
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings of Fergus Ewing and National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS): FOI release

You asked for “Details of any dates, times and minutes relating to meetings between Fergus Ewing and NFUS in (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38(2A) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00950
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

The Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services - Interim Professional - National [Ref: SP-13-022] & [Ref: SP-13-023] [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement (April 2015) [a] Framework Public Bodies Contracts Manager’s or Hiring Manager’s name; [b] Job Role; [c] Start Date; [d] En...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01036 FOI/19/01037
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Imports of salmon eggs (ova) involving Marine Harvest/Mowi: EIR release

You asked for information on imports of salmon eggs (ova) involving Marine Harvest/Mowi since 1 January 2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00976
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Any Cabinet Secretary communications with First Minister on child poverty: FOI release

All papers, minutes, emails or correspondence from any Cabinet Secretary to and from the First Minister on child poverty during the period 2016/17 and 2017/18.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-03
Reference
FOI-19-00995 & 00996
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Consultation on Disability Assistance - drafting plan and timeline: FOI release

You asked for: The drafting plan and timeline used to devise Consultation on Disability Assistance.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00779
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings of Fergus Ewing and Scottish Environment LINK: FOI release

Details of any dates, times and minutes relating to meetings between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Environment LINK in (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00949
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

IFF Research’s tender response Telephone Survey contract: FOI release

A copy of IFF Research’s tender response for the Fair Start Scotland Evaluation Phase 2 Participant Telephone Survey contract. For the avoidance of doubt: that is, IFF Research’s response to the quality sections of the tender numbered as follows on the scoring summary: Q1.2.1 Q1.2.2 Q1.2.3 Q1.2.4 Q1.3.1 Q1.3.2 Q1.4.1 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00925
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector