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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Social Security Scotland - subsistence and hospitality costs: FOI release

You asked for How much has been spent by Social Security Scotland, or reclaimed by its employees through an expenses scheme, on (a) food and (b) alcohol since the agency opened.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2019-05-20
Reference
FOI/19/01051
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland Workforce Planning Group memberships: FOI release

You asked for Under FOISA, please provide the details of the membership of the SSS Workforce Planning Group. I.e. please provide the number of the membership of the group, the titles of members, and the grades of the membership.

FOI unclear 50 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2019-05-20
Reference
FOI/19/00958
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland - temporary staff: FOI release

You asked for information confirming a) full details of any contractors and/or consultants that have been hired by Social Security Scotland and b) a breakdown of the cost and justification of hiring each of these since July 2016.

FOI released 75 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.33 s.38
Published
2019-05-20
Reference
FOI/19/00758
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Quality Meat Scotland correspondence: FOI release

You asked for Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Roseanna Cunningham and Quality Meat Scotland in May and June 2018. In addition to this you have also asked the same question and within the same time frame of Mr Ewing and senior Civil Servants.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-20
Reference
FOI/19/01131, FOI/19/01132, FOI/19/01134
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges stage 1 assessments: EIR release

You asked for:- 1. What DMRB Stage 1 assessments have been done for routes north east of Inverurie and; 2. What the ‘Do Minimum’ option is for the A96 Aberdeen to East of Huntly section.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-20
Reference
FOI/19/01148
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Questions regarding the Government Reporter, Cala Homes and major developments: EIR release

1. Records of any communications between Mr Stephen Hall, Scottish Government reporter and Cala Homes, Cala Management Ltd or their agent or representative between the period 24 September 2018 and today’s date. 2. Confirmation of the number of planning appeals relating to major developments that Mr Stephen Hall has de...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-17
Reference
FOI/19/01065
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Analysis on including glass in forthcoming deposit return scheme: EIR release

Details and outcomes of analysis conducted on the impact of including glass in the Scottish Government's forthcoming deposit return scheme compared with the current recycling systems. We have interpreted your request as applying to any analysis held by the Scottish Government and conducted by us or Zero Waste Scotland...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-17
Reference
FOI/19/01048
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Environmental statement M8 J6, noise levels and frequency of review: EIR release

I understand that an Environmental Assessment was undertaken before the upgrade works for the M8/A8. In particular I am looking for the noise report covering the junction 6 area and particularly noise levels around the vicinity of Rowntree Cottage at Biggar Road Newhouse at junction 6. Can you advise what the existing ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.12 s.6(1) s.19
Published
2019-05-17
Reference
FOI/19/01078
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Reporter visits to Aberdour to assess PPA-250-2312: EIR release

You requested to be provided with the following details of the visits made by Mr Stephen Hall, Scottish Government Reporter to Aberdour to assess PPA-250-2312 (Planning Permission Appeal). 1. Date of visit 2. Time of visit 3. Weather conditions 4. The total time spent on site. 5. The specific streets of Aberdour visite...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence meetings s.3
Published
2019-05-17
Reference
FOI/19/01243
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

General Accident PLC investments or pensions held by Reporters: FOI release

As politically exposed persons are Government Reporters advised not to hold investments including pensions in General Accident PLC. Please provide details of any investments or pensions held by Mr Stephen Hall, Scottish Government Reporter or his immediate family in General Accident

FOI not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-05-16
Reference
FOI/19/01242
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Convictions under Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 2005: FOI release

Convictions under the Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 2005 for the most recent 5 years available: 1. Number of convictions in each year 2. Number of main disposals imposed in each case 3. Could this be split in relation to the type of emergency worker concerned, eg, ambulance workers, firefighters, etc? 4. Finally, Wh...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/201900000819
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland Traffic Count data B9001 and B9170: EIR release

Provide traffic count data for the B9001 road between Rothienorman and Inverurie from 2008 to 2018 and Provide traffic count data for the B9170 road between Oldmeldrum and Inverurie from 2008 to 2018

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/19/01142 and FOI/19/01144
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Wrongly convicted awarded compensation payments: FOI release

1. Since January 1st 2000, how much compensation has been awarded to individuals who have been wrongly convicted in Scotland? Please also include the amount of money allocated in a budget to be given to such wrongly convicted individuals 2. I would also like a breakdown by financial year detailing how many individuals ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/201900000824
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Government Actuary Department advice and correspondence: FOI release

• Any advice provided by the Government Actuary Department (GAD) to the Scottish Government relating to the Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill. Please disclose any advice provided in the period 1 October 2018 – 19 March 2019. • Any correspondence between the Ministry of Justice and the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/201900000828
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland salt usage on roads, costs and alternatives: EIR release

Salt usage on roads in Scotland. 1. How much salt is used annually? 2. How much does road salt cost? 3. Are supplies secure? 4. Have you looked at any alternatives to rock salt? 5. Do you have any details on the brine study that you conducted and what type of brine did you use?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/19/01147
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Criminal proceedings regarding TV Licence evasion: FOI release

Information relating to criminal proceedings regarding TV Licence evasion

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/201900001045
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Domestic Abuse Bill/Act training provision funding allocation: FOI release

What published research literature, NGO reports, expert panels and other sources of information were used by the Scottish Government to allocate the funding for Scottish Government’s training provision for the Domestic Abuse Bill/Act?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/201900001047
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Domestic Abuse Bill/Act Training Funding: FOI release

Which organisations were provided by the Scottish Government with training funding for the Domestic Abuse Bill/Act with the organisations associated with the female sex, and what was this funding? Which organisations were provided by the Scottish Government with training funding for the Domestic Abuse Bill/Act with the...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/201900001049
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

The Penrose Inquiry, correspondence between Population Health Improvement Directorate/Nicola Sturgeon: FOI review

All correspondence between the Population Health Improvement Directorate and Nicola Sturgeon regarding The Penrose Inquiry during the period 21st March 2015 - 31st December 2015.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/19/00901 Review
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial cars and mileages: FOI release

1. Ministerial cars used within the last year. 2. The mileage that the driver has to travel from their home to the ministers home for all journeys where ministers are being brought into Parliament and St Andrews House and vice versa.

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/19/01233
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fair Rent reviews and decisions: FOI release

Information relating to: G062171, multiple enquiries in relation to Fair Rent decisions on Flat [Redacted], [Redacted]Belmont Street, Glasgow, G12 8EY.

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.27
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/19/01130
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Secondary School Dashboard, underpinning data: FOI release

The Scottish Government Education Analytics Services publishes a Secondary School dashboard online here: https://public.tableau.com/profile/sg.eas.learninganalysis#!/vizhome/SchoolInformationDashboard-Secondary/Introduction It is not possible to access or understand all the data that underpins this dashboard. It is onl...

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/201900001061
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector