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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Scottish Council of Deans on routes into teaching: FOI release

Information on both the proposals from the Scottish Council of Deans of Education on new routes into teaching and the final agreed routes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inspection and maintenance of the A83 trunk road: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A83 on the Rest and be Thankful. Please can you send me: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please sen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Tuition fee policy for rest of UK students: FOI release

You asked for any briefings from civil servants to Scottish Ministers relating to the effect of providing rUK students with free tuition in Scotland in the event of independence, in 2013 and 2014.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Tuition Fees for EU Nationals post Brexit: FOI release

You asked for any briefings from civil servants to Scottish Ministers in relation to charging EU nationals tuition fees after the point of Brexit and the revenue this fee income may generate from 23 June 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.29 s.28(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, International, Public sector

Correspondence mentioning George Chaponda, foreign minister of Malawi: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence including but not limited to emails, notes of telephone calls and other communications by Scottish government employees that mentions George Chaponda, former foreign minister of Malawi, between 01 November 2015 and 01 November 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

VMS and sightings fishing data: EIR release

"I was wondering if I can request the following VMS and sightings fishing data: ICES Rectangles 43F0, 42F0 and 42F1 for 2014 to 2016 ICES Rectangles 43F0, 43F1, 42F0 and 42F1 for 2017 (only if possible) If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed We unders...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 85 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-05
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between Mr Russell and Scottish Green Party: FOI release

Any correspondence between Mr Russell and his staff and any members and staff of the Scottish Green Party's Scottish Parliamentary group along with any minutes taken at meetings between the two parties between 1st July and 20th September 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Transport Scotland cameras: EIR release

1. Would it be possible to get a full list of your cameras and not just the "live" ones? 2. Also was wondering what legislation regulates the operation of the cameras? 3. I am aware of the Statutory Instrument "The Road Traffic Offenders (Prescribed Devices) Order 1992. This allows for unattended traffic cameras to b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Canadian Government regarding Keith Brown's visit: FOI release

"Correspondence between any minister or staff member of the Scottish Government and its arm's-length organisations and any minister or staff member of the Canadian Government and its arm's-length organisations concerning the forthcoming visit to North America of the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs, and Fair Work, K...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.32(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Alasdair Allan's Austria, Germany, and Czech Republic trip: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Alasdair Allan's November, 2016 trip to Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. You clarified your request on 30 October 2017, that you are happy to receive information on the Austrian and Czech trips,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Alasdair Allan's trip to Norway: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Alasdair Allan's February, 2017 trip to Norway.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Forth Road Bridge maintenance: EIR release

Information regarding the following: 1. Why is the FRB restricted to public transport vehicles and cycles? 2.1 Was consideration ever given to allowing HGV's to use the FRB? 2.2 If not, why not? 2.3 If it was, why are they not to be allowed to use it? 2.4 If the reason relates to weaknesses in the FRB does this me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.4
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A77 cycleway Ayr: EIR release

'Cycleway, A77(T) Ayr I would be grateful if you could provide the following information - 1. When did the cycleway come into being? 2. Did a footway exist originally and was this simply redetermined as a cycleway? 3. Was a safety audit undertaken when the cycleway was provided? If so what procedure was followed? ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.2 s.5
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Speed cameras: EIR release

How many average speed cameras are on the A9? How many average speed cameras are on theA9 between Perth and Inverness? Of these cameras, on average, how many of them are switched off? Please provide an annual break down forevery year since the cameras were installed, including 2017 so far. Why are speed cameras switche...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4) s.6
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 road safety campaign finance: FOI release

'Please tell me how much money Transport Scotland has spent on the A90 road safety campaign: http://a90road.info/ Please tell me when this campaign started, and how much has been spent in total per month.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Prematurely retired in the interest of efficiency: FOI release

1. The numbers recorded as having prematurely retired in the interest of efficiency of the service by Health Board, including Special Health Boards from 2010 - 2016. 2. Information to be categorised by broad salary bands, or whatever is most appropriate to minimise disclosure. 3. Average length of service.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Behavioural analysis on income tax banding: FOI release

Information covering: Any documents, data, briefs or otherwise detailing behavioural analysis undertaken or examined by the Scottish Government from 1 June 2016 to 1 October 2017. Information should include any behavioural analysis on income tax at each banding (particularly higher and additional rates) and any behavi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.17(1) 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry sponsorship team: FOI release

Details of the Scottish Government's sponsorship team to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. Information should include who comprises the team, when they were appointed, their position at the Scottish Government, and who they report to. Information should also include previous members of the sponsorship team from January...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Jamie Hepburn's trip to Brussels: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Jamie Hepburn's January, 2017 trip to Brussels

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Lady Smith's appointment to the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

The date and correspondence of when John Swinney, Nicola Sturgeon, or the relevant Scottish Minister if it is another, contacted the Lord President of the Court of Session to consult them regarding the appointment of Lady Smith to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Development of Rental Income Guarantee Scheme (RIGS): FOI release

All feasibility reports, meeting papers, emails, correspondence, presentations, budget projections and consultation input from stakeholders relating to the development of the Rental Income Guarantee Scheme (RIGS).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.33 s.33(2) s.27(1) 14 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

A83 road signs between Drishaig and Dunderave: EIR release

The following information regarding "caution slippery surface" signs on the A83, 1.5 miles from the Oyster Bar: "I would also request under the freedom of information act the dates that these signs were put up and/or put up again after falling down." To which you clarified that the required date of your request as 11...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister statement on the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

Any information (documents, meetings, correspondence, minutes of meetings, emails, briefs, notes or otherwise) regarding Nicola Sturgeon statement on 30 June in the Scottish parliament that 'To answer Iain Gray directly, we have instructed officials to begin planning for the appointment of a new panel member, with that...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Richard Lochhead meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Richard Lochhead, then Cabinet Secretary of Rural Affairs, relating 'tail docking/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017' to hel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 20 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Business Development Bank correspondence and information: FOI release

You asked for the briefings, policy papers and correspondence between ministers and civil servants on a Scottish National Investment Bank; the total amount of loans and grants given out by the Scottish Investment Bank in each year since its creation and for the briefings, policy papers and correspondence between minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.14(2) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector