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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Various Telecommunication questions: FOI release

1. All safety testing information on all wireless, mobile phone, telecommunications towers, smart metres, 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G. 2. Any requests or plans by telecommunication companies as to 5G antennas and their future placement within Scotland. 3. All data on LED street lights. 4. The companies contracted for all of ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.3 6 attachments
Published
2019-10-08
Reference
FOI/19/02078
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FOI requests during 2018 and organisations: FOI release

You asked for "I would like to establish the volume of FOI Requests during 2018 and the source company, individual (if public record) or organisation of each request. Could this be provided in an Excel format? Related to this, I would like the Scottish Government to advise of the estimated cost of the resources to han...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-08
Reference
FOI/201900004261
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Data retention policy - emails and records: FOI release

You asked for information on: What exactly is the Scottish Government’s data retention policy for emails? Would you be able to provide a copy of that policy? What is the Scottish Government’s data retention policy for other types of data? Again, would you be able to provide a copy of that policy? Does the Scottish Gov...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2019-10-08
Reference
FOI/19/02225
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Social Security Scotland meetings with Dundee City Council: FOI release

You asked for: a) How many times have Social Security Scotland met with Dundee City Council in the last year. b) A breakdown of the dates in which they met. c) Details of whom represented Social Security Scotland at these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38
Published
2019-10-08
Reference
FOI/19/02169
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Edinburgh tram inquiry staff costs: FOI release

“I would like to request details on all staffing costs related to the Edinburgh tram inquiry since it was set up, broken down by financial year. Could you also please confirm all payments made to the inquiry chairman since the inquiry was set up, broken down by financial year. Please also confirm the total cost of th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-10-08
Reference
FOI/19/02139
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Crofting Agricultural Grants areas and awards: FOI release

Please provide details by postcodes or by geographical areas of Crofting Agricultural Grants awarded in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-10-08
Reference
FoI/19/02273
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Trust Deeds and Debt Arrangement Scheme statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 0. The total number of Trust Deeds granted per Trustee/Company/Practice from 01/01/2019 to 31/08/2019 1. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the AiB in 2018 and 2019, and which Company (Insolvency Practitioner/practice) registered the forms 2. The number of Trust...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.27(1) s.17 s.3
Published
2019-10-08
Reference
FoI/19/02109
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Regulation of Independent Clinics and Cosmetic Interventions meetings: FOI release

You requested all correspondence, emails and minutes relating to the "Scottish Cosmetics lnterspecialty Expert Group" and the "Cosmetic Interventions" group from January 1st 2019 to the present day (12/09/19). Including all correspondence with references to the "regulation" of private cosmetic surgery. And including ...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence meetings 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FOl/19/02142
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland - current staff vacancy rate: FOI release

You asked for the current staff vacancy rate at Social Security Scotland (both numerically and percentage where possible). Where possible, can this vacancy rate be established against, both: a) what staff levels the agency will need when fully operational b) what staff levels the agency currently needs to be at full ...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FOI/19/02123
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Catch returns for the River Don District for 2018: EIR release

You asked for salmon fishery statistics for the Don Salmon Fishery District all methods for the 2018 Season.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FOI/19/02135
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation of policy outlines on fox hunting and the protection of wild mammals: EIR release

Documentation containing outlines on Scottish Government policy on fox hunting and the protection of wild mammals in (a) 2018 and (b) 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FoI/19/01915
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Prison Service (SPS) regarding death of remanded prisoner: FOI release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence and notes from telephone or other conversations between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and/or his officials and the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and/or their representative/s, persons acting on behalf of the SPS regarding the case of Allan Marshall, who died on 28th March ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.29(1) s.29 s.27 s.36(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FOI/201900003887
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Royal Sick Children’s Hospital of Edinburgh: FOI release

You asked for copies of any correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman MSP, and Tim Davison, the Chief Executive of NHS Lothian, regarding the Royal Sick Children’s Hospital of Edinburgh. You also asked for copies of any correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and S...

FOI not held 65 score 11 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FOI/19/02167
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Gateway Review Agency Health check documents: FOI review

Provide the Gateway Review Agency Health-check, as referenced in the Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body April 2019 agenda.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FOI/19/01371
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Detailed workforce plans completed by Integration Authorities: FOI release

“Further to discussions with Chief Officers of Integration Joint Boards on the development of Action 15 of the Mental Health Strategy, as referred to in this letter: https://www.parliament.scot/S5_HealthandSportCommittee/Inquiries/20190225_Ltr_IN_from_MinisterPHSW.pdf how many boards have completed detailed workforce p...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1)
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FOI/19/01916
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A90/A96 Haudagain Improvement Scheme questions: EIR release

"(i) confirmation of who the principal contract of the site was; and (ii) documentation showing that Environtec Ltd attended the property on 26 September 2017 (you have previously told us that Environtec Ltd attended on this date)" Following issue of our acknowledgment email sent to you on 18 September, you clarified...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-04
Reference
FOI/19/02115
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

SAC Consulting Solutions and Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all records, e-mails, letters, notes of phone calls and notes and minutes of meetings between SAC Consulting and RPID on any matters arising in regard to these two common grazings CAGS claims between the dates of 18th September 2017 to the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-04
Reference
FOI/19/02146
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal communication channels of specific SG directorates: FOI release

You asked for: “Details of all internal communication channels used within the following government directorates / bodies. Please provide the name of the platform and the time for which it has been in use: Constitution and Cabinet Directorate Communications, Ministerial Support and Facilities Directorate Marine Scotl...

FOI not held 40 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp
Published
2019-10-04
Reference
FOI/19/02075
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Questions about double red lines on the Trunk Road Network: EIR release

1. How many miles of road under your jurisdiction currently have double red lines/are classified as red routes? 2. How many miles of road under your jurisdiction had double red lines/been classified as red routes in September 2018, September 2017, September 2016, and September 2015? 3. Do you currently have any plans...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4)
Published
2019-10-04
Reference
FOI/19/02126
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Pending and current Marketing and Communications campaigns 2019-2020: FOI release

“With the publication of Scotland's Future programme 2019-2020. I am looking to request the marketing plan for this same period. I am looking at all pending and current Marketing and Communications campaigns that will happen or are proposed to happen during this period. I do not need to know allocated budgets but overv...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2019-10-04
Reference
FOI/19/02116
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Coastal Communities Fund - correspondence to Roseanna Cunningham MSP: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence to Roseanna Cunningham in 2019 regarding the Coastal Communities Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-04
Reference
FOI/19/02067
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information concerning local TV operator That's TV/That's Media: FOI release

“the following information please, which concerns local TV operator That’s TV / That’s Media. This company controls five local TV stations in Scotland – the stations that STV used to operate. 1. ‘the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Fiona Hyslop MSP wrote to Ofcom concerning the local licences and received a reassurance ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-10-04
Reference
FOI/19/02079
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Sweden visit by Ash Denham, Minister for Community Safety FOI release

Ash Denham, Minister for Community Safety visited Sweden on the 23rd of August this year. The purpose of the trip was to learn more about Sweden's approach to inform conversations on how vulnerable women in prostitution can be best supported in Scotland. Please can I have the following information - 1) Details of who a...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.27(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-10-03
Reference
FOI/201900003746
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Ferry Procurement Quarterly and Drawdown reports: FOI release

You asked for the Quarterly and Drawdown reports produced by Luke Van Beek CBE and held by the Scottish Government whilst Luke Van Beek was investigating the Ferguson Marine Ferry Procurement.

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 16 attachments
Published
2019-10-03
Reference
FOI/201900003779
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

SG lost or broken electrical equipment and overpayments: FOI release

You asked for the following information: How much has been overpaid (Overpayments made to staff who had left Scottish Government employment where it was decided that it would not be cost effective to continue recovery action) in financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19 to date and how many cases did this involve/ I would l...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-10-03
Reference
FOI/19/02147
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector