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

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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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8,113 matching releases

Copies of specific correspondence following the Social Security Scotland Advisory Body meeting in October 2018: FOI release

Referring to the October 2018 minutes of the Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body meeting, please provide the correspondence subsequently received relating to:  Feedback on Terms of Reference to be given via correspondence (item 3 decision)  All Body Members to agree upon standing agenda items via corres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00371
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Land Tribunals applied for regarding the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

With specific reference to whole Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and all of the land affected by this whole project. (1) I wish to know how many of the landowners of all of the land affected by the above project have applied for a Land Tribunal to date? (2) How many of these cases have been sisted so far?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00275
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Compulsory Purchase Orders and compensation payments: EIR release

“With specific reference to whole Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and all of the land affected by this whole project, I am aware from a previous FOI request (Your ref: - FoI/19/00275) that, to date, Transport Scotland have received 98 land owner applications to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland under the Land Compensat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00454
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cost of First Minister's trip to the U.S. & Canada: FOI release

1. The total cost and a breakdown of the First Minister's trip to the U.S. and Canada including the cost of the flight for the First Minister and all staff brought along with her. Details of any other incidentals, including bar tabs and a breakdown of all costs on the trip. 2. What class did the First Minister and her...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.39(1)
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00362
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Internal correspondence pertaining to response to Parliamentary question S5W-20557: FOI release

You asked for all internal correspondence and briefing, including draft responses, pertaining to the response to Parliamentary question S5W-20557, and a breakdown of the handling of the question and the response, detail who handled it and how many times.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-04
Reference
FOI/19/00050
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Culvert on A82 Fourth Avenue Dumbarton, access and safety: EIR release

All email dialogue between Transport Scotland (including Scotland Transerv) and West Dunbartonshire Council that relates to a culvert, its access and its safety. The location of this culvert structure is close to a retaining wall on the A82 (opposite Fourth Avenue, Dumbarton G82 2PY) and is the entry point for the Hun...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-04
Reference
FOI/19/00488
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Stakeholders correspondence regarding the IMPACT Centre project: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between or involving Scottish Ministers and/or employees of the Scottish Government with stakeholders regarding the IMPACT Centre project from 1 January 2017 to the date of request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-04
Reference
FOI/19/00003
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Building, planning and design, Economy, +1 more … Public sector

Sea lice count data in relation to Scottish Sea Lice Policy: EIR release

You asked for any and all sea lice count data held within Marine Scotland, submitted by salmon farming companies or disclosed during FHI investigations or inspections, in relation to the Scottish Sea Lice Policy for January 2019. You further asked that this be supplied in the form of the spreadsheet maintained by the F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/19/00413
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation from Attendance Allowance experience panel research: FOI release

“all documentation shared with, and received from, experience panel members at user research and experience panel events have taken place throughout Scotland during October 2018, including the copies of raw notes, i.e. handwritten notes, surveys, or post-it notes”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/19/00395
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Potential impact of Brexit upon school-level education in Scotland: FOI review

Any material held by the Scottish Government relating to the potential impact of Brexit upon school-level education in Scotland (NB this would also include indirect impacts upon schools such as the possible effect on recruitment to Initial Teacher Education programmes).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 10 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/18/03575 Review
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Education, Public sector

FOI/18/02869, copy of the FOI case log and all correspondence: FOI review

In relation to Freedom of Information request: FOI/18/02869 Request & internal review Please provide: (1) A copy of the FOI case log. (2) A copy of all correspondence (excluding any to myself) and notes of meetings. Consent is not granted for the publication of my personal details on the Scottish Government's FOI discl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-28
Reference
FOI/18/03782 Review
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Potential impact of Brexit upon school-level education in Scotland: FOI release

Any material held by the Scottish Government relating to the potential impact of Brexit upon school-level education in Scotland (NB this would also include indirect impacts upon schools such as the possible effect on recruitment to Initial Teacher Education programmes).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-28
Reference
FOI/18/03575
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Education, Public sector

FOI/18/02623, copy of case log, correspondence and notes of meetings: FOI release

In relation to FOI/18/02623, you asked for: 1) A copy of the FOI case log. 2) A copy of all correspondence (excluding any to myself) and notes of meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-27
Reference
FOI/19/00291
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road Safety Audit at the A944: EIR release

Can you please provide a copy of the ‘Road Safety Audit’ referenced in your reply to Ross Thompson MP? Some photos in the email trail below may help explain why it requires further scrutiny.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-02-27
Reference
FOI/19/00387
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

European Commission penalties for missed Common Agricultural Policy payment deadlines: FOI release

Any documentation outlining analysis of the risk of penalties charged by the European Commission for not complying with regulations following missed common agricultural policy payments in 2017 and 2018. Any correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government officials discussing analysis of the risk of penaltie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-27
Reference
FOI/19/00315
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, International, Public sector

FOI/18/02990, copy of case log, correspondence and notes of meetings: FOI release

In relation to Freedom of Information request: FOI/18/02990 Please provide: (1) A copy of the FOI case log. (2) A copy of all correspondence (excluding any to myself) and notes of meetings. Please include attachments to any correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-27
Reference
FOI/19/00300
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection reports and reported defects M8 Eastbound between junctions 31/30: EIR release

“Could you oblige and please send me all recorded information in connection with an inspection report dated 10 November 2018 in relation to the M8 motorway Eastbound between junctions 31 and 30. I am also interested in any reported defects at the same location but in both directions between the 1st September 2018 and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-26
Reference
FOI/19/00423
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon, P1 testing/assessment correspondence from parents: FOI release

You asked for the following information: for any letters or emails from parents to John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon on P1 testing/assessment from 1 September 2018 to 23 January 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00269
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon, P1 testing/assessment correspondence from academics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: for any letters or emails from academics/professors/lecturers to John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon on P1 testing/assessment from 1 September 2018 to 23 January 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00270
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

All discussions or communications relating to Westfield Mill West Lothian: FOI release

You asked for all information in the form of emails, notes of telephone calls, meeting notes, memoranda and other documents, in whatever format, showing the extent, nature and content of any internal discussions or communications between the Scottish Government and any other party in relation to The former Westfield M...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.33(1)
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00151
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Establishment, work and material from P1 practitioner forum: FOI release

You asked for : 1. All communications regarding the decision establish the P1 Practitioner Forum (including attachments) 2. All communications regarding the decision to appoint Prof Ellis as chair of this forum (including attachments) 3. Any other communication regarding the work of the forum (including attachments) ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00268
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project: EIR release

You requested: “…all associated information regarding the AOWFL project, from 29th May 2018 to the 22nd December 2018.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10 s.11(1) s.11(2)
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/18/03786
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Communications between SG and Moray Council regarding budgets: FOI release

Any written or recorded communication between the Scottish Government and The Moray Council (whether councillors, the chief executive or other officers) in the months of December 2018 and January 2019 relating to the Scottish Government’s draft budget for 2019-20 or Moray Council’s own budget or where these issues were...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/19/00249
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget