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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8,113 matching releases

Parent feedback on Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

Please release any information regarding feedback, questions, concerns etc raised by parents or parents groups about the Scottish National Standardised Assessments Please release any information regarding parents opting out of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments The date range for this request is March 2017 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Feedback on introduction of Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI Release

All communication held by the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scottish National Standardised Assessments in schools. Any documents prepared by or for the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic

Information on the Thermolicer and Optilicer: EIR release

Information on the Thermolicer and Optilicer since 7 April 2017, including: information on any deaths, injuries and welfare concerns relating to the Thermolicer and Hydrolicer any complaints regarding the operation of the Thermolicer and Hydrolicer any scientific research, dialogue with Norwegian agencies and authorit...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister meeting Skuli Mogensen (WOW Air): FOI release

All minutes and notes relating to the meeting between the First Minister and Skuli Mogensen (WOW Air) which took place on 13th October 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.36(2) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scientific trial of electrofishing for razor clams: EIR release

How much data has been collected since the beginning of the scientific trial of electrofishing for razor clams?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Effects of electrofishery on the marine environment: EIR release

The data collected since the beginning of the scientific trial of electrofishing for razor clams on: a) the short-term effects of electrofishery on the marine environment? b) the long-term effects of electrofishery on the marine environment.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Deductions made (under s5.9 PSC) with Argyll Ferries: FOI release

'For the period January 2017 to June 2017, information held by Transport Scotland relating to deductions made under s5.9 of the PSC with Argyll Ferries.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Photographs of diseased farmed salmon: EIR release

Photographs of diseased farmed salmon relating to all FHI visits since 1 January 2017, and in addition all FHI visits to Marine Harvest sites since 1 January 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Argyll Ferries contract variation: vessel switch: FOI release

'For the period August 2013 to November 2013, information held by Transport Scotland relating to the contract variation signed 18th November 2013 re the vessel switch.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Oxfam projects: email communication relating to FoI/18/00490: FOI release

Information on 'who dealt with your request (FoI/18/00490), where was it passed to, any email communication relating to what information should or should not be released, and any email communication with the external body referenced in my request, namely Oxfam.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting between SG and SPA 4 October 2017:FOI Release

All minutes and notes relating to the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Matheson MSP and Nicola Marchant and Malcolm Burr from the Scottish Police Authority which took place on the 4 October 2017. This should include minutes, notes taken of the meeting, agenda or any other papers pertaining to t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm Development and Onshore Development: EIR release

'Can you please provide all correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers/officials and the Red Rock Limited regarding the Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm Development and associated Onshore development in East Lothian? In email dated 01st May 2018 you requested information "over the past 12 months.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 46 attachments
Published
2018-06-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister's trip to China: FOI release

1. All documents associated with the First Minister's recent trip to China, including schedules of all meetings, minutes from those meetings and background briefings prepared before them. 2. A breakdown of expenses for the First Minister and accompanying officials, including flights, hotels, restaurants and other purc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 18 attachments
Published
2018-06-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Average speeds on sections of M90/A90/A9/A96/M8: EIR release

Average speeds on the following stretches of road between 0800-1000hrs and 1600-1800hrs: M90/A90 J1A M9 to J1 M90 Eastbound and Westbound (from when Queensferry Crossing opened til May 2018) J1 to J1A on M90/A90 Northbound and Southbound (from when Queensferry Crossing opened til May 2018) J 1 A to J 1 B on M90 North...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Common Grazing Committees granted Business Reference Numbers: EIR release

1. Total number of Common Grazing Committees which have been granted Business Reference Numbers (BRN). 2. The total number of Common Grazing Committees which have had IACS applications validated as approved in the years 2016, 2017 and as at today's date for 2018. 3. The total combined value of payments made under the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited project: EIR release

'The Cable Laying Strategy Revision 8 and Approval Letter is not available on your website. I also note there has been no comment regarding the Popper & Hawkins report.' 'Please advise if Marine Scotland are going to await such a document before issuing other consents? Under the Environmental Information Act and the F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.11(2) 34 attachments
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with SEPA regarding sewage treatment at Gairloch: EIR response

Details of all meetings, conversations and other communications between staff, officials and/or members of the Scottish Government, and the staff or other representatives of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in connection with proposals for modification of Scottish Water's sewage treatment and/or efflue...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Regulatory Impact Assessment of Proposals for Flood Risk: EIR release

The 'Regulatory Impact Assessment of Proposals for Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Bill' published on 3 September 2008 advises at Section 3, 3.4 and 3.5 that a consultation document was released in 2007 and had a response from 145 organisations. I have been unable to locate these on your website and I would therefore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 28 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pothole repair on M77 northbound: EIR release

I note that the Inspection Defect Summary Report (Annex A) shows that no defects were recorded. However, I note that the Defect Report (Annex B) records several defects including a defect dated 15/02/18, "2 large potholes in outside lane at MP 13/7 & 13/7+50, carry out repairs with back up of to IPV vehicles. Could you...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence concerning planned A77 Improvement scheme Drummuckloch/Innermessan: EIR release

Information on the review in 2012/13 which established that the Drummuckloch to Innermessan, Ardwell to Stockenray (sic), and Burnside Improvement schemes offered poor value for money and so would not be taken forward.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Scottish Water regarding Gairloch sewage treatment: EIR release

Supply the details of all meetings, conversations and other communications between staff, officials and/or members of the Scottish Government and the staff or other representatives of Scottish Water in connection with Scottish Water's various proposals for modification of its sewage treatment and/or effluent discharge ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Invoices Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire/East Lothian Officers e-counting reimbursement: FOI release

On 3 February 2017 and on 29 May 2017 the Strategy and Constitution Directorate of the Scottish Government wrote to the Returning Officers responsible for the 2017 local government elections inviting them to submit claims/invoices for the costs of e-counting. I would like to see copies of the invoices/claims submitted...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Finland's decision not to expand basic income trail: FOI release

Briefings from civil servants to Scottish Ministers on the decision by Finland not to expand its basic income trial.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Meetings with Women's Spaces in Scotland (Edinburgh): FOI release

A copy of the notes that were taken at the meeting held between Scottish Government representatives and members of Women's Spaces in Scotland (Edinburgh) at Saughton House on 22 February 2018; Any documents or correspondence pertaining to that meeting; and Any other mention of Women's Spaces in Scotland currently held ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector