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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Electronic devices issued to Scottish Government employees reported lost or stolen: FOI release

You asked: “In each of the past five years, how many electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc) issued to staff have been lost or stolen? How much money was spent on replacing these devices?”

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/202000011612
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Renewable developments on Scotland’s national forests and lands: EIR release

You asked for: a) the number of trees felled for all onshore wind farm development in Scotland to date. b) the area of felled trees, in hectares, for all onshore wind farm development in Scotland to date. With the dates clarified to be 1 January 1995 and 31 December 2019.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/19/02646
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Inspection reports for the A830 between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan: EIR release

You asked for: “Detailed Inspection reports in terms of the Transport Scotland Trunk Road Inspection Manual from 1 January 2017 to date for road section A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan known as 17208/15 : Dubh Lighe Bridge to Glenfinnan Sign.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/20/00016
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland - Christmas decorations: FOI release

Can you please advise - 1. How much Social Security spent on Christmas trees/decorations in 2019 2. If the services of a professional "Santa Claus" or similar entertainment was procured using public funds 3. If public money was used to subside any staff Christmas parties (I.e. free bar, meals etc)

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/20/00044
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project planned SUDS ponds: EIR release

There were a number of SUDS ponds planned as part of the above project. I require information about these ponds. Specifically I would like information on. 1. How many of the SUDS ponds which were proposed have either been cancelled, relocated, scaled down, scaled up, or had any other significant change made to them. Th...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/19/02411
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The Scottish Government Complaints Handling Procedure: FOI release

You asked for: (i) I respectfully wondered as FOI query please if there was perhaps a record of any of you good and heavily overloaded people, endlessly and knowingly being placed in an impossible position, being excused, even just once, from the overall requirement to note and to file only all complaints received fro...

FOI not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/201900005427
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions on child deaths at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and child abuse in Scottish Football: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government, any Scottish Government Ministers, any Scottish Government Department, individual, or group send any e mails to any News & Media outlets on the 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd of December 2019 regarding any stories about any hospitals or NHS Departments, and in particular, about the deaths of an...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.8 s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/201900010585
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Cromarty Community Development Trust funding withdrawal correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: Copies of all correspondence relating to a recent decision by VisitScotland to withdraw £200,000 that had been awarded from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) to Cromarty Community Development Trust (CCDT). This should include all communications leading to the decision to withdraw the money, i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/19/02279
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Money and tax, Public sector

Diversity of staff working in Education Scotland: FOI release

I would like to enquire about the diversity of staff who work in Education Scotland. Previous FOI publications have stated that the current number of staff. I would like to request information on the number or percentage of staff who fall within the following protected characteristics: Race Disability (just if they h...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/20/00021
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

The Association of British Credit Unions correspondence with Ministers: FOI release

Your request of 13 December 2019 You asked: “Can I please request all correspondence and meeting minutes between Jamie Hepburn and ABCUL(Association of British Credit Union) in the last 12 months?” Your request of 6 January 2020 You asked: “Can I please request the last 18 months communications including minutes of me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/19/02698
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Sea lice level related questions of fish farm site Burwick: EIR release

You requested some specific information with respect to the subject area of ‘sea lice levels’ in relation to the fish farm site West of Burwick (FS0937) operated by Grieg Seafood Shetland Ltd (FB0440) with respect to 2019. Specifically you are seeking information and answers to the following questions regarding operati...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/19/02667
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A77 Kennedy's Pass between Lendalfoot and Ardwell: EIR release

“We would be obliged to receive the following information in respect the A77 at Kennedy's Pass, located between Lendalfoot and Ardwell, South Ayrshire. Copies of inspection records from June 2017 until present. Details of any works carried out on the road at this location from June 2017 until present. Details of any c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-01-17
Reference
FOI/19/02679
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 45F0, 45F1, 47F1, 41F2, 42F2 for 2019: EIR release

I was wondering if I can request the following VMS fishing data: ICES Rectangles 45F0 and 45F1 for 2019. ICES Rectangle 47F1 for 2019. ICES Rectangle 41F2 and 42F2 for 2019. If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 95 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/20/00046
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

Transport Scotland Cyber Security various questions: FOI release

a) Do you have Cyber Essentials certification? b) Have you ever been unsuccessful in applying for Cyber Essentials certification? c) Do you have Cyber Essentials Plus certification? d) Have you ever been unsuccessful in applying for Cyber Essentials Plus certification? e) How many penetration tests has your organisatio...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/19/02681
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of Scottish seed potato growers subject to post burndown tuber testing: EIR release

How many Scottish seed potato growers have been subjected to SASA -tuber testing - during the months of August 2019 and also September 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/201900009833
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Database of motorway traffic monitoring camera locations: EIR release

“I would like a database of motorway traffic monitoring camera locations with the road name, GPS, junction and unique identification data in excel format. I would also like a database, in the same format, of all other cameras and their purpose.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/20/00005
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fox hunts - information and statistics: EIR review

1) How many registered hunts are there in Scotland? If possible, I'd like this broken down by location. 2) Since 2002 to date, how many foxes have been killed by hunts? I'd like this broken down into cause of death. 3) Since 2002 to date, how many pups (baby foxes) have been killed by hunts? I'd like this broken down...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/201900010192
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Procurement of Scottish Air Quality Website and Database: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the procurement of the Scottish Air Quality Website and Database: information on market analysis, engagement and consultation which may have been undertaken when developing the procurement strategy. information which relates to the procurement outcome and contains...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/19/02592
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meeting involving the Scottish Government (including Deputy First Minister), Education Scotland and ADES: FOI release

Please release the following information under FOISA regarding the 23 October 2019 meeting involving the Scottish Government (including Deputy First Minister), Education Scotland and ADES All communications regarding the meeting All materials prepared in advance of the meeting All notes from the meeting, including any...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
201900009848
Directorate
Topic

Felling permission and restocking at the Lundiemuir Plantation: EIR release

You asked for the following information on Lundiemuir Plantation: A copy of the wildlife survey that was submitted with the application. A copy of the licence granted. Details of the replanting scheme including timescale.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/20/00026
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Analysis of the enviornmental impact of a third runway at Heathrow Airport: EIR release

You asked for: A copy of the analysis carried out by the Scottish Government of the environmental impact of the proposed third runway at Heathrow.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02661
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Correspondence relating to the Island of Rockall: EIR release

You asked for: All communications between Marine Scotland and the Department of Agriculture in Ireland on the subject of the island of Rockall in July 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02656
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and net zero emissions correspondence: EIR release

You asked for: Any briefings or background materials provided to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Fergus Ewing by special advisers or civil servants in 2019 on the topic of leaving the CFP by December 2020. Any briefings or background materials provided to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Roseanna Cunningham by special advisers or civil ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02637
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector