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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Wild Salmon Strategy - all related correspondence: EIR Review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for “… any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a proj...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) 14 attachments
Published
2020-04-23
Reference
FOI/202000021937 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Kelp harvesting working group correspondence and minutes: EIR release

Correspondence Marine Scotland have had with Marine Biopolymers with regarding kelp cutting around Scotland, Correspondence with any other companies Marine Scotland have corresponded with regarding kelp harvesting around Scotland. Correspondence and documents relating to environmental impact assessments on kelp harvest...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-23
Reference
FOI/202000015597
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

2019 Landings information: EIR release

I am interested in better understanding the implementation of the landing obligation and would therefore like to request some information. Can I please request the following, A summary of the amount of below MCRS fish landed in 2019, broken down by month and port of landing. A summary of the amount of fish discarded i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-23
Reference
FOI/202000026350
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland business continuity arrangement: FOI release

Given the clear guidance from both the UK and Scottish Government , the fact that the majority of CSG’s are now working from home , therefore unable to sign forms ( including HR in the NHS) for PVG applications and currently the law does not require employers to insist upon PVG membership, can you confirm: 1. The curre...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-23
Reference
FOI/202000023008
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Petition PE01803: Right to Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions: FOI release

Items referred to in the petition PE01803: Right to Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, under the heading ‘Previous action taken to resolve this issue’, the statement from petitioner Dr Eurig Scandrett, to provide a copy of this reply along with any other exchanges on this specific subject since December 19, 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-22
Reference
FOI/202000022584
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Former Finance Secretary salary: FOI release

Is the Scottish Taxpayer still paying the salary of disgraced MSP Derek Mackay, is he still on the payroll?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2020-04-21
Reference
FOI/202000026753
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Proposal for a bridge linking Northern Ireland and Scotland: EIR release

All records relating to any proposal for a bridge linking Northern Ireland and Scotland between 1 January 2019 and 26 February 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-21
Reference
FOI/202000018055
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Local Area Network (LAN) environment: FOI release

The organisation’s Local Area Network (LAN) contract, which may include the following: Support and Maintenance- e.g. switches, router, software etc Managed- If this includes services than just LAN.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.3 s.5 s.9
Published
2020-04-21
Reference
FOI/202000023391
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prestwick Airport car park flooding: EIR release

What maintenance had been carried out regarding the series of flooding’s of car park 3 since 2007? What additional information have you been provided linking to the series of flooding’s of the car park since 2007 and Pow Burn? When has any risk management been put in place for Car park 3 since 2007? What risk managemen...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-20
Reference
FOI/202000020508
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Coronavirus - private facilities for use as a temporary hospital: FOI release

Can you please advise whether the Scottish Government has any plans to to requisition any private facilities within Glasgow for use as a temporary hospital, amid the current coronavirus crisis. If so, can you please name said facility.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2020-04-20
Reference
FOI/202000023040
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former Finance Secretary resignation correspondence: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence between Scottish Government special advisers and Scottish Government communications staff in relation to allegations about Derek Mackay and his subsequent resignation from government between 5-12 February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-20
Reference
FOI/202000028279
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Beef efficiency scheme funding: FOI release

1. The total funding for the beef efficiency scheme. 2. The total amount out of that funding which has been paid and is planned to be paid to the farmers. 3. The average amount per calf paid/still to be paid to the farmers.

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3
Published
2020-04-20
Reference
FOI/202000020570
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project: EIR review

“… any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust and Fisheries Management Scotland. Addi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 10 attachments
Published
2020-04-20
Reference
FOI-202000020067 Review
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Procedures and advertisements for low level tenders: FOI release

1. Please provide a list of websites you use to advertise for low amount tenders and RFQs which are below OJEU level. 2. What framework lists do you use for direct award contracts? 3. What procedures do you have in place to avoid collusion in the award of low level tenders and RFQs?

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.1
Published
2020-04-17
Reference
FOI/202000023198
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Vacated Hartwood Home Farm acquisition – FOI release

"We understand that there are two public bodies are interested in acquiring land at the Hartwood Farm. We would wish to make a formal Freedom of Information request that we be informed who these parties are."

FOI transferred 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-04-14
Reference
FOI/202000020828
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) consultant report correspondence: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government, and Fife health and care partnership, regarding to the turnaround consultant report for Fife HSCP that was given to the health partnership senior leadership team in November 2018. 2. A copy of the report in question, if it is held by the Scottish Government. 3. Copies ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-14
Reference
FOI/202000018542
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Grouse Moor Management Group full cost of Werritty review: FOI release

A breakdown of the FULL financial cost of the recent Werritty review on grouse moor management. You've previously provided me with information about Prof Werritty's hourly rate and the number of work days he was paid for. However, I would also like details of ALL expense claims paid to Professor Werritty and any of his...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-04-09
Reference
FOI/202000021424
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

NHS Boards appraisal process: FOI release

the document setting out the formal appraisal process for NHS board chairs; a blank appraisal form used for conducting the appraisal process of NHS board chairs; the number of formal face to face appraisals conducted with the chairs of territorial health boards (excluding special boards) by members of the Scottish gove...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-09
Reference
FOI/202000020354
Directorate
People, Appointments and Governance
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Affordable Homes Supply Programme delivery of homes: FOI release

"Since the beginning of the Affordable Homes Supply Programme in 2016, how many homes have been delivered specifically for: a) disabled people b) older people Broken down by financial years (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20) and by whether the home is a refurbishment, new build and/or otherwise."

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2020-04-09
Reference
FOI/202000020753
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Monies spent on 'decarbonisation' since the Scottish Climate Change Act: FOI release

You asked for the amount of money spent by the Department of Energy & Climate Change on 'decarbonisation' since the Scottish Climate Change Act was passed in 2009, till now. You wanted to know the costs budgeted for and estimated till 2050. You requested that these costs included: 1. investments, subsidies for and pay...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000020383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry vehicles - makes and models: EIR release

The number of vehicles owned, leased or otherwise controlled by your organisation in the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years . In relation to above, the make and model of each of these vehicles. In relation to above, the mileage of each of these vehicles in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial ye...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000020084
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Mr Mackay and subsequent resignation: FOI review

1) Any record of the meeting in which Derek Mackay ‘resigned verbally’ from Government on 5/6th February 2020 (according to Scottish Government quote here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18225904.shock-fms-office-admits-no-mackayresignationletter/). This might take the form of emails, attachments, typed or handwr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000020475
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Planning policy in local development plans: EIR release

All of the information held in relation to the production of the Adoption of Scottish planning policy in local development plans: research report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000022609
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Bridge closures and duration: EIR release

1) The number of times the Forth Road Bridge has been closed in the last 5 years (per calendar year) the duration of each closure and the reason for each closure. 2) The number of times the Queensferry Crossing has been closed in the last 5 years (per calendar year) the duration of each closure and the reason for each ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000020847
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport