Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,655releases indexed
40,520attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,395partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,395 unclear 7,405 not held 3,242 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5153 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3730 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 3001 s.17(1) 2928 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1227 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 8 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,313 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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A9 various major improvements names and opening dates: EIR release

"1) The Names and Opening Dates of Major Improvements to the A9 Between Dunblane Bypass and Greenloaning from 1964 to 1974. 2) The Names and opening dates of Major Improvement Schemes to the A9 between Greenloaning and Blackford Bypass from 1989 to 1995. 3) The Opening Date for the A9 schemes a) Burnside to Broxden b) ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000047831
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Secondary education data: FOI release

The raw data on a government website that will provide me with the current data for all secondary schools showing the percentage of pupils obtaining 5 or more highers and other data so that I can analyse alongside other measures like local simd2020 data.

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000042781
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Primary School inspections: FOI release

1. Of the 604 primary schools that have not been inspected for 10 years or more, can this be broken down by (i) Local authority and (ii) by Council wards. 2. Which local authorities have primary schools who have not been inspected for 16 years, the longest timeframe outlined in FOI/202000035876

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.2 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000041513
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Early prisoner release: FOI release

-How many prisoners are released early in total, including the ones scheduled to be released in the coming days; -age groups (in the increments of 5 years per group) of those released; -types of crimes they were imprisonment for (ie hate crime, theft, driving offences, possession of drugs etc). Should you be unable to ...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2020-06-26
Reference
FOI/202000038530
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

A83 at Lochgair road repairs: EIR release

"details of all road repairs carried out on the A83 for the section 3 miles sought of Lochgair to 3 miles north of Lochgair from the period 1 January 2017 to date together with details of all inspections of the road carried out during that period, any complaints received regarding that section of the road and details o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000037327
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Blackford to Auchterarder major improvements: EIR release

"1) Major Improvements and opening dates to the A9 Between Blackford and Auchterarder. 2) Opening dates for listed road schemes (a) A9 Blackford Bypass (b) A9 Burnside to Broxden (c) A9 Helmsdale Bridge (d) A9 Dunbeath Bridge (e) A835 Gorstan to Garve (f) A835 Gorston to Silverbridge (g) A835 Contin River Bridge" Follo...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000040276
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A92/A94 Stonehaven bypass orders: EIR release

Copies of Orders in relation to the Stonehaven Bypass

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000044219
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) statistics: FOI release

1. How many individual claims have made in each year? 2. How many hoggs have been claimed in each year? 3. What has been the payment rate per hogg in each year? 4. What is the total amount paid out in each year? 5. Following inspections how many hoggs have been disqualified in each year? 6. How much has been the amount...

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000042277
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Owners and managers of fisheries: FOI release

Who owns / manages the body of water [connected to the fishery]; and Their contact email / phone or postal address

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000040034
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Prisoners released early due to COVID-19: FOI release

(1) How many prisoners were released early due to Covid19. (2) How long did the sentences have to run. (3) What was their crimes they were sentenced for. (4) Do all, or how many, have to be tagged.

FOI released 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000036416
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

“I would be grateful if you could confirm which flood/hydrological models, datasets and analyses are being used in the DMRB Stage 2 Assessment for the A96 Dualling Project, specifically the River Don crossing east of Kintore on the violet route option of the East of Huntly to Aberdeen section. In addition, please confi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000037915
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding for National Arts bodies: FOI release

What funding has been given to the RSNO, Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet & National Theatre of Scotland by the Sottish Government since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. The amount of funding given to each body since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. The reasoning behind any funding given to these bodies since the Covid-...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000040909
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Public Sector staff on furlough: FOI release

The number of public sector staff on furlough due to Covid-19 restrictions.

FOI unclear 50 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000029910
Directorate
Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) Software contracts: FOI release

The following contract information relating to the following corporate software/enterprise applications: A. Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution (ERP) -this is the organisation’s main ERP system and may include service support, maintenance and upgrades. B. Primary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Soluti...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-24
Reference
FOI/202000040960
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reports of sexual impropriety : FOI release

1) How many reports have been made to the Scottish Government about sexual impropriety - be it sexual harassment, assault or rape - by one member of staff about another in the past 10 years? I would like this broken down by year, type of offence and the current employment status of the complainer and accused. 2) If an ...

FOI already published 55 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2020-06-24
Reference
FOI/202000019799
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with Clyde Bowers Ltd from March 2014 to December 2015: FOI release

“All correspondence, emails, letters etc you have between Jim McColl (the Clyde Bowers man) with these people – nicola sturgeon, alex salmond, derek mackay. The time is from 1 March 2014 to the end of December 2015”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-24
Reference
FOI/202000026826
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning letter to Local Authorities Chief Executives: FOI release

Would you be able to share a copy of the letter which Mr Stewart sent to the Public bodies?”, in reference to a letter sent by the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, to Chief Executives of Local Authorities on 20 April 2020.

FOI released 95 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-24
Reference
FOI/202000031792
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

St Mary’s Kenmure secure unit: FOI release

"All information communicated to the Scottish Government on action taken following allegations of bullying or inappropriate behaviour from members of staff at St Mary's Kenmure secure unit in Glasgow in April 2020. This should include details of the consequential changes to management personnel notified to you, though ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-24
Reference
FOI/202000035576
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Former First Minister complaints: FOI release

1. Dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff. 2. At whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish...

FOI withheld 55 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.5 s.6 s.7 s.25(1) s.26 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-06-19
Reference
FOI/202000022790
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Civil Servants working alone with Ministers advice: FOI release

1. The number of occasions, since January 2010, that civil servants have been advised to not work alone with any Government Minister. 2. On any occasion in which this advice was given, can you provide the full circulation list of individuals that were notified about this advice being given.

FOI unclear 55 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-06-19
Reference
FOI/202000020921
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pesticide and insecticide usage: EIR release

Insecticide usage on total arable, grassland and fodder crops from early 1990s until current usage, and the use of sheep dips and pour-on products used by sheep farmers

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-19
Reference
FOI/202000031981
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Chief Dental Officer job description and vacancy: FOI release

1) I would like to know the job description for the Chief Dental Officer. 2) What scientific/technical/dental committees or groups supply advice or guidance to the Chief Dental Officer?

FOI released 95 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-18
Reference
FOI/202000035522
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 46E5, 47E5, 46E6 and 47E6: EIR release

Data request Data type: Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing sightings data. Area of interest: ICES rectangles 46E5, 47E5, 46E6 and 47E6 Period of interest: 2015 – 2018 Please provide Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for ICES rectangles 46E6 and 47E6 over the entirety of 2015 and 2018, including the following ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-17
Reference
FOI/202000041277
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Smart meters data and energy usage assessments or analysis: FOI release

Any energy efficiency assessments or analysis that the Scottish government carries out, or is carried out on behalf of the Scottish Government, or that the Scottish Government is aware of, that makes use of energy usage metered data from electricity & gas smart meters.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2020-06-17
Reference
FOI/202000043734
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Hotels and guest houses advice for non-essential business premises during Covid-19: FOI release

1) Have hotels and guest houses been given different advice since Nicola Sturgeon announced they had to close? 2) What advice has been given to Police Scotland who are aware of this but fail to take any enforcement action? 3) Since travel and overnight stays are not permitted under the Emergency Regulations, has any ac...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4(5)
Published
2020-06-17
Reference
FOI/202000041255
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector