Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Fixed telephony services: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Procurement Fixed Telephony Services framework as below: The Scottish Ministers acting through Scottish Procurement - United Kingdom-Edinburgh: Telecommunications services. 27/06/2014 – 26/06/2018 The details we require are: Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract an...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers contracts s.27 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Consultation on changes to flag flying policy: FOI release

1. Who did the First Minister consult in 2010 over the changes to the policy that covers "Days for hoisting flags on buildings of the Scottish Government?" 2. What was the details of the consultation? 3. Why was the practice changed in 2010 but the policy wasn't updated until 2017?

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

VMS data for ICES Rectangles 44E4,45E3 and 45E4: EIR release

The VMS and sightings fishing data for the following ICES Rectangles for years 2014 to the most recent data available e.g. (if possible) December 2017: 44E4 45E3 45E4 The following fields would be very useful if available: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-21
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Isle of Man Government changes Scallop fishing rules: EIR release

Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between Scottish Ministers and the Isle of Man Government regarding the scallop fishing rules change by the Isle of Man Government Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between the Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon regarding the scallop...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence ministers s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine licence applications in Millport Bay area: EIR release

Marine licence applications submitted in the past 3 years in the Millport Bay area (including surrounding area of the Cumbraes and out to Hunterston).

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 22 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessels caught illegally fishing: EIR release

How many vessels have been caught illegally fishing, in the 17 inshore Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and 25 Inshore Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), for the years, a) 2007, b) 2008, c) 2009, d) 2010, e) 2011, f) 2012, g) 2013, h) 2014, i) 2015, j) 2016, and k) 2017? You further clarified that ...

FOI/EIR released 70 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS and sightings and fishing data: EIR release

The VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangles 41F2 and 42F2 for the whole of 2017. The following fields would be very useful if available: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed Thanks very much for all your help.

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between President of COSLA and Derek MacKay: FOI release

Correspondence between the President of COSLA and Derek MacKay between June 2017 and the announcement of the draft budget In the Scottish Parliament in December 2017.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings between First Minister and Cllr Susan Aitken: FOI release

Documentation and minutes of the discussions between Nicola Sturgeon and Cllr Susan Aitken - Leader, Glasgow City Council from their meeting on the 23 August 2017.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence with North Ayrshire Council about Millport Pier: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence in 2017 which were sent by Scottish Government ministers and officials to North Ayrshire Council and also elected officials such as MPs, MSPs and Councilors regarding Millport Pier.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Payments made to National Union of Students: FOI release

You asked for any information held about payments made to the National Union of Students (NUS), its members and organisations, and any subsidiary organisations, specifically: National Union of Students (United Kingdom) NUS Holdings Ltd NUS Services Ltd NUS Media Ltd Epona Ltd NUS Students' Union Charitable Services NU...

FOI released 95 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Registered property factors operating in Argyll and Bute: FOI release

The following information: First request - Property Factors Act 2011. Section 23(2). Ref. HOHP/PF/16/0079 Decision - The Tribunal determined that the factor has not complied with the Property Factor Enforcement Order dated 17th March 2017. Question - Was the above decision served on the Scottish Ministers in accordan...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers s.23(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Marine Licence Application for Moorings at Loch Etive: EIR release

Full details, including application forms, any correspondence with the applicant or any other party, and any supporting information for the following applications that appear on the MS-LOT Public Register. Information related to File Reference: 06599

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 20 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

GP surgery fees for travel consultation: FOI release

You asked whether your husband's GP surgery has a right to charge him a fee for a travel consultation.

FOI released 75 score correspondence contracts spending s.57 s.15 s.24(3) s.24(4) s.26(1) s.26(1E)(4)
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

VMS/sightings fishing data for ICES rectangles 47F1/48F1: EIR release

VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES rectangles 47F1 and 48F1 for the entirety of 2017? If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear Type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

New build development Oudenarde Bridge Of Earn: EIR release

You asked for the PAD assessment that led to the Oudenarde call-in direction (ref CIN-PAK-001).

FOI/EIR released 75 score correspondence ministers s.75
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Payments to the Scottish Police Federation: FOI release

I would like to make a Freedom of Information request to find out how much money the Scottish Government pays to the Scottish Police Federation in 2015- 2016 2016-2017 2017- date of this FOI request Any communications, discussions, meetings & documents between the Scottish Government & Scottish Police Federation in r...

FOI released 95 score correspondence meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Vessel lists: FOI release

Vessel lists for all the creeks in the Aberdeen, Anstruther, Eyemouth, Fraserburgh and Peterhead districts.

FOI released 70 score correspondence
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Craigendoran Sewer Rising Main replacement project: EIR release

"….environmental information held by Marine Scotland relative to the foreshore area of the town and its environs is provided to us in electronic format." The information requested relates to "…the project I have in mind was the new pipework that connects the Scottish Water foul water pumping network along the foreshore...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Notifications to Marine Scotland or Fish Health Inspectorate: EIR release

full details of any notification made to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectorate by any farms exceeding the trigger levels of 3 or 8 respectively, covering the period 19th October 2017 to today's date; copies of all site specific escalation action plans submitted to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectora...

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS/sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangle 38E6: EIR release

The following request is associated with this response: I was wondering if I could please make a request for the VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangle 38E6 for years 2014 to 2017. The following is treated as a separate EIR request – see email referencing FoI/18/00107: I have also made a previous request (...

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transfer from Area Tourist Board to Scottish Network: FOI release

You asked for minutes of meetings, contemporaneous notes and correspondence which refer to the Tourist Information Centres (TICs)/Visitor Information Centres (VICs) taken over by VisitScotland in 2005/2006 from Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and the Trossachs Tourist Board (AILLSTB). In particular any corresp...

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.33(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

VMS and sightings fishing data, ICES Rectangle 38E6: EIR release

Further email with be issued for this request: I was wondering if I could please make a request for the VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangle 38E6 for years 2014 to 2017. The following has been treated as a new EIR request: I have also made a previous request (FoI/17/02868) and was wondering if I could p...

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector