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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Minutes and annual reports of the Building Standards Advisory Committee (BSAC): FOI review

All minutes and reports of the Building Standards Advisory Committee (BSAC) since 2004. I have now completed my review of our response to your request and I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications.

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-16
Reference
FOI/19/01335
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Entries into SQA qualifications per S6 pupil at secondary school: FOI release

You asked for the average number of entries into SQA qualifications per S6 pupil at each secondary school in Scotland. You asked for the information in an Excel table and for the information to be broken down by school for each of the last 10 school years i.e. 2017/18, 2016/17, 2015/16, and so on.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-16
Reference
FOI/201900002231
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Entries into SQA qualifications per S5 pupil at secondary school: FOI release

You asked for the average number of entries into SQA qualifications per S5 pupil at each secondary school in Scotland. You asked for the information in an Excel table and for the information to be broken down by school for each of the last 10 school years i.e. 2017/18, 2016/17, 2015/16, and so on.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-16
Reference
FOI/201900002230
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Amendments to the Climate Change Bill - correspondence: EIR review

Further to my letter of 12 June 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for any information, briefings, advice, emails or analysis in relation to the amendments to the Climate Change Bill to set a legally binding target ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-16
Reference
FOI/19/01346
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

"Prerogative Powers" bestowed upon Scottish Ministers: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: What "Prerogative Powers" are bestowed upon Scottish Ministers? What "Prerogative Powers" have been used by Scottish Ministers in the previous ten fiscal periods? The exact date when the last "Prerogative Powers" were used by Scottish Ministers, and in what context was it ...

FOI transferred 75 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-16
Reference
FOI/19/01567
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tobacco Control Team staff information: FOI review

Further to my emails of 28 June 2019 and 15 July 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for the following information: To request how many staff work in the Scottish Government on the:- Tobacco Control Team in 2019? Tobacco con...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.31S
Published
2019-07-16
Reference
FOI/19/01458
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Primary school meals, spending and menu options: FOI response

Your request asked us to provide information in relation to the following four points: 1.In relation to each primary school in Scotland, how much is spent per pupil, per day on the school meals supplied to primary 1 to primary 3 pupils and those eligible for free school meals? 2.How much has been spent per year for t...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/201900002191
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Transvaginal mesh issues in Scotland - Accountable Officers Group minutes: FOI release

You asked to be supplied with all the minutes of the Accountable Officers Group appointed to examine Transvaginal mesh issues in Scotland, including all correspondence, email and remit of the group.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01435
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing, levels of traffic, congestion and operational lanes: EIR release

Average levels of traffic using the Queensferry Crossing outwith peak times. Average levels of traffic using the Queensferry Crossing at peak times. Number of occasions in 2019 where motorists have been caught up in tailbacks approaching the Queensferry crossing. The number of weeks/days in 2019 that the Queensferry...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.6(1) s.6 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01384
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Guardhouse Studios correspondence with Scottish Government regarding film studio complex: FOI release

You asked that: “Scottish Government disclose all documentation it holds - including but not limited to minutes, memos, emails, letters, and other correspondence - relating to its discussions with Guardhouse Studios (as well as its associated corporate entities Guardhouse Productions, and Guardhouse Studios Scotland),...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01465
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Snaring-related offences and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1) How many snaring-related offences have been recorded in Scotland in the last ten years? 2) How many prosecutions have there been in Scotland regarding snaring-related offences in the last ten years?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01598
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Law and order, Public sector

Brexit: unheard voices publication, correspondence between ministers and officials: FOI release

Any correspondence between ministers and officials of the Scottish Government sent since January 2018 regarding the production of ‘Brexit: unheard voices - views from stakeholders across Scotland on leaving the EU’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01480
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Independent Care Review led by Fiona Duncan, original budget/spend to date: FOI release

You asked for "information about the cost of the Independent Care Review commissioned by the First Minister and led by Fiona Duncan." You are "interested in knowing what the original budget was and the likelihood of that budget being exceeded, based on spend to date."

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/201900002117
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Carers Supplement Payments paid out and administration costs: FOI release

The number of carers supplement payments paid out in each period since its inception. The current administration costs of carers supplement since its implementation.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01490
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland, overtime, pay and productivity targets: FOI release

1. Confirm the number of hours and cost for overtime during the period April 2018-March 2019, split by core SG staff and Contract workers 2. Confirm the productivity rate and volumes delivered during the overtime periods versus normal working hours split by SG staff and contract workers 3. Confirm the cost of paid br...

FOI transferred 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.12 s.20
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01348
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland gritting operations details on M8 motorway: EIR release

Details of gritting operations on the M8 motorway for a distance of one mile on either side of junction 30 together with details of gritting operations on the slip road off the M8 at junction 30 giving access to the M898 and covering the period 1st February 2019 – 7th February 2019. Details of weather information reli...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01478
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Miguel Angel Vecino and Consulate of Spain Correspondence: FOI release

Please may you provide me with all correspondence that has been received by (even if Scot Gov is just copied in) and sent by the Scottish Government relating to Miguel Angel Vecino and the Consulate of Spain in Edinburgh. (Specifically, may you provide me with correspondence from 1st May 2019 to the most recent

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.32(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01469
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Police investigation, criminal proceedings or conviction facing Natalie McGarry: FOI release

1. All internal Scottish Government correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) on the subject of the police investigation, criminal proceedings or conviction fa...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/201900002218
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Planning (Scotland) Bill overtime hours and pay: FOI release

A) how much overtime was done by civil servants to do work on the Planning (Scotland) Bill? B) how much money was paid to civil servants as a result of overtime spent on the Planning (Scotland) Bill?

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01531
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Longannet power station closure Fife Council regeneration awards: FOI release

Information on the terms that £2.3m was given to Fife Council to help in the regeneration after the closure of Longannet power station I believe it was awarded in 2017/2018. Also the further £300k of funding given to Fife Council for regeneration of Kincardine.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01426
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Universities Research and Reactor Centre monetary awards: FOI release

Records of communications between Scottish Government (Scottish Office) and Glasgow University, Professor Murdoch Baxter and the Scottish Universities Research and Reactor Centre between 25 April 1986 and 31 January 1993. Additionally asked for public statements and press releases, records of internal Scottish Governme...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01566
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Wilton Hill Hawick, road maintenance, complaints and accidents: EIR release

We are making a request under the above act for information relating to Wilton Hill, Hawick, TD9 8BA. In particular, we require the following information, including sight of any written or electronic communications, detailing:- 1. All maintenance and full service reports regarding the carriageway/footway at the above...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/19/01328
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Costs incurred for establishment/running of Public Health Reform programme: FOI release

Full costs incurred to date in relation to the establishment and running of Public Health Reform, the Public Health Oversight Board, Public Health Scotland and associated commissions. Full details of any training and team-bonding events held by those involved in these bodies and associated groups in the last year. Full...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/19/01430
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

FMEL contingency options update: information held prior to 30 April 2018: FOI appeal

You asked: “With reference to information contained within FOI/18/01835 - specifically the email dated 30 April 2018 with subject: "FMEL - Contingency Options Update" please provide all information held prior to 30 April 2018 relating to the stated "Contingency Options" including the matter giving rise to the continge...

FOI unclear 75 score 111 working days over deadline correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/18/02868 Appeal
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence with Police Scotland - workplace parking levy: FOI review

Further to my e-mail of 12 June 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for the supply of information between Scottish Government and Police Scotland/Scottish Police Federation on the proposed workplace parking levy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-09
Reference
FOI/19/01272
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport