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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Timing of Scotland’s budget process correspondence with Cabinet Secretary for Finance: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Derek Mackay, and Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid between July 2019 and 1 November 2019. Any correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Derek Mackay, and civil servants relating to the timing of Scotland’s budget process, betwe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900005878
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Orders under Section 30(2) of the Scotland Act 1998: FOI release

You asked how many times an Order under the procedure established in Section 30(2) of the Scotland Act 1998 has been used, and asked for information on the date orders were requested, requested by whom (Holyrood or Westminster), the date agreed or rejected, and subject matter of request.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30(2) s.30
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900005928
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M8, M73, M74 noise assessments: EIR release

[redacted] has been provided with the attached M73 M74 Upgrade Noise Assessments and the data is of interest to him, and he presumes yourselves. [redacted] would be grateful if you could furnish him with a comparative Noise Surveying data from the same time frame. Following receipt of the clarification received on 30...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.19 s.10(4)
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02379
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Roadworks on the A725: EIR release

You asked: 'We are currently investigating a collision on A275 North, Whittlebury Junction. We have been advised by Transerv that you will have records of the Traffic Management involved. We require a list of jobs completed on this section of road 48 hours prior to the incident dated above.’ You clarified on 4 Novembe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02308
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ferry link to the Northern Isle bidders: FOI release

“the Scottish Government has awarded a lengthy contract to run this vital ferry link to the Northern Isles to SERCO. As I understand it this company has failed on many previous occasions to deliver good service . Was there not another company tendering which might offer a better service ?”

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02513
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Skills Development Scotland diversity parameters: FOI release

You asked for: “What was the field? (including its division across various diversity parameters)” in respect of the Skills Development Scotland board members round.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-28
Reference
FOI/19/02549
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to the former First Minister investigation and communications concerning the Permanent Secretary: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Further to the existing replies to my earlier requests please list the Scottish Government meetings with external legal advisers relating to the investigation concerning Alex Salmond in July and August 2018 and the civil servants, government ministers, special advisers and any others at these meeting...

FOI withheld 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.2 s.30 s.38(1)
Published
2019-11-27
Reference
FOI/19/02429
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence concerning various Education Scotland topics: FOI release

Details of any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, documents or otherwise) between Education Scotland's Senior Regional Advisor for the Forth Valley and West Lothian to their staff (C3 and C2 level including those on probation) on the following topic areas: Pupil Equity Fund; Deli...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/19/02454
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Various questions concerning the Citizens’ Assembly: FOI release

Provide the following information (all information provided in this section must be pre-existing at the date of this request): 1. A copy of any / all documentation required to be signed by the citizens. 2. All instructions and guidance provided to Mark Diffley or his company regarding the selection of citizens. 3. All ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.4 s.1 s.17(1) s.6 s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/201900005919
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Carbon management and reduction targets: EIR release

Please can you provide the following data for each of the past 3 years. What targets have Transport Scotland set for itself in terms of carbon reduction in its use of transport, broken down by mode of transport. Have these targets been met, broken down by mode of transport. What are your future targets. What plans hav...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/19/02409
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

8 questions regarding M9, specifically between Junctions 2 and 5: EIR release

"Accident - 27/07/2019, //Request for Information Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with information pertaining to the M9 motorway, particularly between junctions 2 and 5. Please provide us with the following information: Confirmation of wha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/19/02404
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Surveillance data for 2017, 2018 for all UK authorities: EIR release

I am requesting surveillance data for fishing vessels for the last two years (2017,2018). The data collected comes from aircraft as well as fisheries protection squadron vessels, and MMO chartered patrol vessels. This data will be used to assess the levels of fishing activity around windfarm developments. Please note w...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/19/02496
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marketing cost for Independence and Brexit: FOI release

How much money was spent by the Scottish government on adverts and marketing related to Scottish independence over the last 5 years? Can I have this broken down year by year please? Could this data be broken down into the following: a) Facebook ads b) Twitter ads c) Total social media spend d) Billboards/posters e) TV ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/201900005611
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Money and tax, Public sector

Boardings and inspections 2018/19: FOI release

You asked for data for total boardings and inspections broken down into UK, EU and third country vessels.

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-25
Reference
FOI/19/02468
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland: I.T. failures: type, severity, affected processing times: FOI release

1. Any information about IT failures or IT issues at Disclosure Scotland in the last six months. Please include the type of failure/issue, the severity, how many people were affected, and how they were affected. 2. Any information about IT failures affecting the processing/waiting times of any type of disclosure (basic...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-25
Reference
FOI/19/02419
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland: Risks to sensitive data: FOI release

Details of any risks identified in the last six months to the safeguarding system or the PVG scheme or any risks to sensitive data or the data of the list of individuals barred from working with children. Please include any increased security risk identified in 2019 to do with basic disclosure, standard disclosure, enh...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 17 working days correspondence briefings
Published
2019-11-25
Reference
FOI/19/02420
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland: Downgrades and service outages of IT systems: FOI release

Any information on downgrading or service outages of IT systems in the last six months at Disclosure Scotland. Following clarifications: 1. By downgrades, I mean systems operating at a different level of functionality than originally intended. 2. By service outages, I mean unplanned outages, so if this is covered by an...

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-25
Reference
FOI/19/02422
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National qualifications results day meeting - briefings, minutes, correspondence: FOI release

In your request you asked for:- Please release the following material in relation to the meeting on 1 /8/19 referred to in the attached screenshot (which has come from a Scottish Government FOi response). Briefings provided to staff in advance of the meeting Minutes (if no minutes have been taken please make this cle...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-22
Reference
FOI/201900004090
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) attainment results meeting - briefings, minutes, correspondence: FOI release

In your request you asked for:- Please release the following material in relation to the meeting on 1/8/19 referred to in the attached screenshot (which has come from a Scottish Government FOI response). Briefings provided to staff in advance of the meeting Minutes (if no minutes have been taken please make this clear...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-22
Reference
FOI/201900004091
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Wind turbine technology development and wind generated electricity spend: FOI release

You asked for how much money has the Scottish Government spent to support and subsidise the development of wind turbine technology and wind generated electricity within Scotland since 2009.

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-11-22
Reference
FOI/201900005397
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

SQA and the First Minister: FOI release

“The contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) from parents or teachers in 2019 on the topic of: the 2019 SQA results and/or subject choice and/or the attainment gap and/or multi-level classes.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-22
Reference
FOI/201900005374
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Sleat Transport forum, CMAL, CMassets and MOT MacDonald communication: FOI release

I would like to receive copies of all the conversations between:- * all the members of the Sleat Transport forum (, which is run by the Sleat Community Council. http://www.sleatcommunitycouncil.org.uk/sleattransportforum.asp) * and the companies CMAL, CMassets and MOT MacDonald Which involve or mention Rubha Phoil.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.27(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-22
Reference
FOI/19/02412
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

St Margaret of Scotland Primary School, Record of Inspection Findings (RIF): FOI release

You asked for the following information: A copy of the Record of Inspection Findings (RIF) for St Margaret of Scotland Primary School, Cumbernauld who were inspected in November 2013 and the report came out on 14 January 2014.

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02486
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scotland and Highlands litter offence prosecutions: EIR release

You asked 'how many prosecutions for littering took place between 2015 and the present' and clarified you require totals for Scotland and Highland local authority area.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.87(1)
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/201900005620
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector