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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22,655 matching releases

Breakdowns per road: EIR release

For each of the financial years 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, and 2018/19 (April to March), please provide the number of breakdowns per road, broken down by road section (i.e. junction-to-junction). Please could you also provide the number of breakdowns for each of the above years, broken down by month and day o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-31
Reference
FOI/19/01229
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Attainment of secondary school leavers in South Ayrshire: FOI release

You asked for statistics on the attainment of secondary school leavers from publically funded schools in South Ayrshire by total qualifications achieved and Additional Support Need, from 2011/12 to 2017/18.

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/201900001482
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Court cases deserted simpliciter each year by level and type: FOI release

1. How many cases both over summary and solemn procedure in Scotland have been deserted simpliciter each year, for the last five years, and how many at each level, please? 2. Can this be separated in to the nature of crimes i.e assault, possession of a weapon, drugs? 3. Also, what is currently the youngest accused pers...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/201900001326
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessments, correspondence with Professor Sue Ellis: FOI review

Further to my letter of 30 April 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for any correspondence the Scottish Government has (a) sent to or (b) received from Professor Sue Ellis, in relation to Scottish National Standardised Assess...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/201900001392
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

TV Licence evasion - fines and court proceedings: FOI release

You asked for the following information for last year: the number of people receiving a non court disposal for offences under Section 363(2)&(4) of the Communication Act 2003, by local authority & gender the number of people prosecuted in Justice of the Peace courts, where main charge under Section 363(2)&(4) of the C...

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence s.36 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/201900001374
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Precision Medicine Ecosystem (PME): FOI release

A. Q9 This includes a peer review for the Precision Panc project. I just want to confirm that there were no peer reviews conducted for the MS Future project or the investment on 22 January 2016 into the Precision Medicine Ecosystem (PME). If this is easier to phrase as an FOI then my request is please can you send me a...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.14(2) s.17(1)
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01247
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Wind Farm or single Wind generator appeals - Malcolm Mahoney: EIR release

I am looking for all decisions made by Malcolm Mahoney regarding Wind Farm or single Wind generator appeals, since he became a reporter until present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01249
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Marine Scotland Aquaculture staff declared interests in Salmon Farming Industry: FOI review

Concerning Marine Scotland Aquaculture staff declared interests in relation to the Salmon Farming industry in Scotland:- "Interests" in this case shall be determined as business and pecuniary interests of the individual, which may arise directly from themselves, but also an immediate family member, such as spouse, par...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.21(4) s.1
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01207 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Basic Payment Scheme new entrant assessments in 2018 : FOI Release

The number of new entrants applicants who had their entitlement value assessed and rectified in 2018, broken down by parliamentary region.

FOI unclear 50 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01034
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Valuation and cost of the CPO/Landowner compensation for AWPR & A90 projects: EIR release

1. Please can you please provide the most up to date valuation for the total of CPO and landowner compensation for AWPR & A90 Dualling Balmedie to Tipperty Projects? 2. Please can you confirm if the publicised £745 million fixed price cost for AWPR & A90 Dualling Balmedie to Tipperty Projects is inclusive of the above...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01171
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the home leave of Robbie McIntosh: FOI release

Details of any correspondence sent to the Scottish Government and its ministers in relation to the home leave of Robbie McIntosh, who attacked Linda McDonald in August 2016. In particular, you requested: Details of the number of complaints received by the Scottish Government, the justice department, ministers or the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
foi-201900001272
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Actions taken to support Childcare Providers: FOI release

The actions taken by each local authority to support childcare providers, including information on the hourly rates being offered, as requested by the Scottish Government at the end of the 2018-19 financial year. I would request that the information include: 1. The actions taken by each local authority to support chil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01197
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information on a potential new Cost Benefit Analysis of the A96 Dualling project: EIR release

In your request, you noted that:- “Cost estimates for the A96 Dualling project are now publicly stated (£3 billion) to be more than double those used in the Business Case (£1.496 billion) calculations (published under FOI-18-01932)" You asked:- “Have Transport Scotland, or their appointed consultants, carried out new ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01185
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road maintenance spend through each of the three operating companies: EIR release

Could you please provide the spending made on road maintenance made through each of the three operating companies working under the 4th Generation Term Contract for Management and Maintenance of the Scottish Trunk Road Network. Bear Scotland – for the NW and NE of Scotland Scotland Transerv – for the SW Scotland Amey ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01174
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence sent to Nicola Sturgeon regarding Fracking: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Nicola Sturgeon on the Scottish Government’s position on fracking between (a) 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018 (b) 1 January 2019 and 31 March 2019. We interpreted your request to mean correspondence from outside of the Scottish Government i.e. from external...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 38 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01018
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Paul Wheelhouse regarding Fracking: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Paul Wheelhouse on the Scottish Government’s position on fracking between (a) 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018 (b) 1 January 2019 and 31 March 2019. We interpreted your request to mean correspondence from outside of the Scottish Government i.e. from external...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 22 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01019
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL): EIR release

- A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Government and Heathrow Airport, as referenced here https://news.gov.scot/news/support-for-heathrow-expansion - Any assessment the Scottish Government has undertaken of its ability to enforce the commitments made in that MOU. - Any assessments the Scottis...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01055
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

New housing in councils: FOI release

From the monies allocated for new housing by the Scottish Government to councils for 2018-19, how many houses have each council built? Has any funding been drawn back unspent? If so please show by Council.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.27(1)
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01191
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Judicial Review against the Scottish Government by former First Minister: FOI release

1. List and details of meetings and phone calls between Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government and senior civil servant James Hynd between 1 October 2017 and 31 December 2017. 2. Itemised list of meetings, phone calls, emails, letters and notes between Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary to the Sco...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.35(1) s.17(1) s.10 s.12 s.65 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01156
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Contractors daily rates, time in post, time remaining in post: FOI release

How many contractors are engaged on a day rate of more than £1000 excluding VAT, how long they have been with the directorate and how long they will be retained. How many contractors are engaged on a day rate of between £800 and £1000 excluding VAT, how long they have been with the directorate and how long they will be...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1)
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/00952
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documents regarding ministerial engagements in November 2018: FOI release

You asked for any minutes or other official documents in relation to the following nine ministerial engagements in November 2018 which I have added below in the table: Minister Date Organisation/Individual met with / Subject Nicola Sturgeon 14/11/2018 Meeting Adrian O'Neill - Ambassador of Ireland to the United Kingdo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01123
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Islands Housing Fund projects: FOI release

Information on the Islands Housing Fund: Details of each approved project (whether completed or not) Details of any pending projects yet to be approved Details of unsuccessful applications to the fund

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01150
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Islands Housing Fund targets: FOI release

Details of any targets or expectations regarding the Islands Housing Fund, particularly regarding any benchmarks for successful builds (for example, this may include an overall target for the number of houses to be built with the fund and/or interim targets throughout the lifespan of the fund). Any documents evaluatin...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01151
Directorate
Topic