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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M8, Junction 15 maintenance by Scotland Transerv: EIR release

You asked: “ 1. From what date specifically have Scotland TranServe been acting on Transport Scotlands' behalf with regards to the safety checks & 'making safe' the M8? 2. How frequently are Scotland TranServ required to undertake safety regulations of the M8? 3. How many times have they failed to meet their obligat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/19/02492
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Guidelines for staff use of '@gov.scot' email domain: FOI release

You asked for: Are there any guidelines and/or or agreements for staff use of the '@gov.scot' email domain? If so, please send copies of the relevant documents.

FOI released 95 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/201900008145
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government funding of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE): FOI release

You have requested that we provide information “as to exactly how much funding the Scottish Government has provided to HIE” in relation to the Space Hub Sutherland development and details on “how the funds are being accounted for”. You also requested information on “exactly where we are with the planning application”.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/201900008011
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland employees: FOI release

You asked for information on Telephony and Communications, specifically: Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place? When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? Who maintains your telephony system(s)? Please confirm value of the initial project and value of ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/19/02589
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in Scotland: FOI release

You requested the following – for ERDF funds in Scotland please provide for the accounting period, 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 (as in the report): - the total value of ERDF recoveries across the programme - information on the largest 5 recoveries (reason, amount, recipient) - the three main reasons for recoveries.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-10
Reference
FOI/201900006947
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the future of Notre Dame High School in Glasgow: FOI release

You asked for: A copy of all emails sent and received between Education Scotland and employees and councillors of Glasgow City Council regarding the future of Notre Dame High School in 2018 and 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-10
Reference
FOI/19/02495
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security Programme Gateway 0 reviews and health check: FOI appeal

“Under FOISA, please provide copies of the three Social Security Programme Gateway 0 (Strategic Assessment) reviews (dated September 2015, March 2016, and November 2017) and the Agency Gateway Review Health check (dated May 2018).”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.28(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-12-10
Reference
FoI/19/00065
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to behavioural analysis on income tax: FOI release

You asked for any civil servant briefings or documents that include behavioral analysis on income tax in 2019.

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2)
Published
2019-12-09
Reference
FOI/19/02488
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Various methods the Scottish Government has taken to combat obesity: FOI release

You asked for: 1. How many adults were referred for weight loss surgery in Scotland i) broken down by gender ii) stats broken down by 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 – if available iii) stats broken down by health board iiii) broken down by age range, if available 2. How many adult underwent weight loss surgery in...

FOI transferred 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-09
Reference
FOI/19/02518
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Environmental Protection Act: FOI release

You asked for: The title of the relevant legislation regarding the provision of sites by Scottish local authorities for the free disposal of household refuse.

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.45
Published
2019-12-09
Reference
201900008531
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit for adolescents in Scotland: FOI release

“1. There are no secure in-patient units in Scotland separate from adults for adolescents suffering from mental health problems. When was this first identified as a problem in Scotland? 2. A new national Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit for adolescents is being built in Scotland. a) How many places will be available fo...

FOI transferred 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/19/02476
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agendas - August meeting: FOI release

You asked: Under FOISA, please provide all drafts and copies of Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agendas relating to the 20 August 2019 meeting. This should include versions of the minutes and agendas not published at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/minutes-meetings-and-agen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/19/02436
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Delivery Board - Delivery Confidence Reports: FOI review

Thank you for your request, dated 17 October 2019, for a review of the response FOI/19/02124 provided under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). That request was for: “Under FOISA, please provided the Delivery Confidence Reports provided/presented to the Social Security Delivery Board on 7 May 2019...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/19/02124
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fairness at Work process characteristics breakdown: FOI review

Data on relationships between the age, gender, disability, qualifications held and length of service of both the complaints(s) and/ or respondents(s) and the outcome of the fairness at work complaint.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/19/02137
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence concerning what question should be used in a future independence referendum: FOI release

You asked for: A copy of all evidence and internal Scottish Government and Ministerial communications relating to the research and evidence that has been used to support the Cabinet Secretary's claim that the majority of people agree the same question should be used in a future independence referendum.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/201900006184
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government cancer research funding: FOI release

You asked; is it possible to advise the funding invested in any cancer research by the Scottish Government over the last 5 years?

FOI not held 40 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/19/02578
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

M74 off slip junction 9, route-based weather forecasts: EIR review

1) "All weather forecast data held for the period 0000 hours on 23 January to 1200 hours on 25 January for the above location (M74 off slip, junction 9). This should include (if available), but not limited to, textural information for each day and indications of whether they are route-based forecasts for the road conce...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.3
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/19/02282
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice relating to the Police: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Copies of any letters/emails sent by current or retired police officers not serving in the Police Scotland Executive Team on the topic of equipment or vehicles or kit to Humza Yousaf or Nicola Sturgeon during 2019. 2. Copies of any letters/emails sent by current or retired police officers not servin...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2019-12-05
Reference
FOI/201900006131
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector, Work and skills

Marine Scotland's enforcement in suspected illegal fishing activity: EIR release

You asked for: “1. …..any data held as to products or installations fitted on board a fishing vessel, used for enforcement purposes by Marine Scotland in respect of suspected illegal fishing activity that show all of the following: Exact position of vessel; and Direction of vessel; and Speed of vessel; and That the f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.9 s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2019-12-05
Reference
FOI/19/02531
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Boundaries of the common grazing in Aultbea, Wester Ross: EIR release

You asked for: Information about historical boundary of the common grazing in Aultbea, Wester Ross, IV22. I am hoping that through Basic Payment Scheme applications, you may have information regarding the actual boundaries of the grazing between 1978 and the current day?

FOI/EIR released 95 score 7 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-05
Reference
FOI/201900007728
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Transformation project correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all meetings and correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) in 2019 involving John Swinney, or another Cabinet Secretary, and any of the following: the Chief Executive of Disclosure Scotland, Transformation Director of Disclosure ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-04
Reference
FOI/19/02416
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

People waiting longer than 14, 28, 60 days for various types of disclosure: FOI release

You asked for the number of people waiting longer than 14, 28, 60 days for each type of disclosure (basic, standard, enhanced, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)Scheme) in each of the last six months.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-04
Reference
FOI/19/02421
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - IT problems/issues correspondence: FOI release

You asked for any briefings provided to Scottish Government ministers or correspondence between Disclosure Scotland and Scottish Government ministers (particularly Maree Todd and John Swinney) or special advisers regarding IT problems/issues at Disclosure Scotland in the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-04
Reference
FOI/19/02423
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information concerning the Mainshill coal site in South Lanarkshire: EIR release

The question you asked: Can you supply me with all information you hold regarding Mainshill opencast coal site in South Lanarkshire?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.10(3) s.11(1) s.38 12 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02462
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Various questions relating to free Early Years provision and expansion: FOI release

You asked : 1. What is the Scottish Government’s current projected annual spend for the expansion of free Early Years provision to 1140 hours over the 3 years from August 2020 (include the year up to August 2020 if appropriate) for: a. Public Sector Provision b. Voluntary Sector provision c. Private Sector provision ...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/201900005917
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector