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

Contractors working on Logie Place, Aberdeen: FOI release

We require you to confirm the name of all contractors working on the property at which our client sustained injuries, together with the dates they were working at the property or group of properties. Please also confirm the purpose and nature of the work each was undertaking.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01056
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS letter Hypothyroidism Prescribing medication response: FOI release

“I am looking for a copy of a letter dated 13 February 2019 that the above Minister sent to NHS Board Directors of Pharmacy, NHS Board ADTC Chairs, NHS Board Medical Directors and others, regarding the prescribing of Liothyronine, also known as T3, for hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) for an article I am writing. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00776
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Spillage on slip road junction to Milnathort: EIR release

Location – Perth to Edinburgh Road M90. About 500m north of J7 and its slip road junction to Milnathort. Accident Date - 25 December 2015. As part of our investigation, we require to know if a spillage was reported to you at the location and date above. If so, please can you confirm who reported the spillage to you, t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00983
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Survey reports by Transerve of the A77 and A75: EIR release

“Is it possible to get copies of the weekly survey reports undertaken by Transerve of the A77 and A75?” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as; “for the whole of March and any of April”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01180
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding for Offshore Wind Grant Expenditure: FOI release

Details of what the taxpayer has gained from the expenditure of grant funding described on this page https://news.gov.scot/news/funding-for-offshore-wind, including: how the use of these funds have been supervised or governed and who has determined how this money is spent and how the money has been used, for example t...

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01026
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scotland's Trunk Road Network expenditure - resurfacing and street lights: EIR release

I would like to know how much money has been spent on resurfacing Scotlands Trunk Road Network since January 2018. I would like to know how much money has been spent on replacing/ upgrading street lights on Scotlands Trunk Road Network since January 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00980
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings of Fergus Ewing and National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS): FOI release

You asked for “Details of any dates, times and minutes relating to meetings between Fergus Ewing and NFUS in (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38(2A) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00950
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

The Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services - Interim Professional - National [Ref: SP-13-022] & [Ref: SP-13-023] [a] to [e] for staff provided under the expired Framework Agreement (April 2015) [a] Framework Public Bodies Contracts Manager’s or Hiring Manager’s name; [b] Job Role; [c] Start Date; [d] En...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01036 FOI/19/01037
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Imports of salmon eggs (ova) involving Marine Harvest/Mowi: EIR release

You asked for information on imports of salmon eggs (ova) involving Marine Harvest/Mowi since 1 January 2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00976
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Natural Heritage correspondence: FOI review

In addition to internal Scottish Government records, you asked specifically for any correspondence in this connection between the SG and: 1. the UK Government, 2. Scottish Natural Heritage, and/or 3. any other persons or organisations external to the SG irrespective of whether such parties may or may not have sought to...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.16(3) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00577 REVIEW
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Locations of staff, business miles covered and energy purchases: FOI release

1) Information in regard to the number of business miles that all staff employed by the Scottish Government travelled in 2017/18 using private cars, and the amount of reimbursement paid to the staff for that travel (£s total). 2) How many staff are employed and locality and; 3) How much electricity and gas was purchase...

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-03
Reference
FOI/19/00159
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Records of communications/operational assistance with Moray Council regarding education: FOI release

You asked for the following information from the previous 12 months: 1. Any records of communication between Education Scotland and Moray Council relating to primary and secondary education. 2. Any records of communication between Education Scotland and the Scottish Ministers or the Scottish Government more widely rela...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-03
Reference
FOI/19/00992
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Any Cabinet Secretary communications with First Minister on child poverty: FOI release

All papers, minutes, emails or correspondence from any Cabinet Secretary to and from the First Minister on child poverty during the period 2016/17 and 2017/18.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-03
Reference
FOI-19-00995 & 00996
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Review of the National Accommodation Strategy for Sex Offenders: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government Practitioners’ Review of the National Accommodation Strategy for Sex Offenders in June 2018. This is a request for information on the review: How many housing associations submitted comments in the NASSO Practitioners’ Review? How many of the housing assoc...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00923
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Infrastructure Commission associated setting up and running costs: FOI release

You asked for: All costs associated with (a) setting up and (b) running the Scottish Government’s infrastructure commission.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00993
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Development in Renewables industry, sum awarded by contract and category: FOI release

You asked for the total sum awarded to (a) Scottish (b) other UK and (c) other EU firms, by the Scottish Government, for development in the renewable industry, broken down by the number of contracts in each respective category, in each of the past 10 years. Additionally, you have clarified the following: Regarding the...

FOI cost limit 45 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.4 s.3
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00639
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Consultation on Disability Assistance - drafting plan and timeline: FOI release

You asked for: The drafting plan and timeline used to devise Consultation on Disability Assistance.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00779
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

EDF energy awarded Electricity to Public Bodies in Scotland contract: FOI release

A copy of the quality score and price score marking for the recently awarded Electricity contract to Public Bodies in Scotland; as awarded to EDF energy starting on the 1st April 2019.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/01099
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Meetings of Fergus Ewing and Scottish Environment LINK: FOI release

Details of any dates, times and minutes relating to meetings between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Environment LINK in (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00949
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

IFF Research’s tender response Telephone Survey contract: FOI release

A copy of IFF Research’s tender response for the Fair Start Scotland Evaluation Phase 2 Participant Telephone Survey contract. For the avoidance of doubt: that is, IFF Research’s response to the quality sections of the tender numbered as follows on the scoring summary: Q1.2.1 Q1.2.2 Q1.2.3 Q1.2.4 Q1.3.1 Q1.3.2 Q1.4.1 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00925
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

INEOS Planning appeal: FOI release

A copy of any written briefings, e-mails or minutes of meetings provided to the Minister by Scottish Government Civil Servants and/or advisors from the date of the report (20 November 2018) and the Minister’s decision letter (22 March 2019) in connection with the planning appeal (PPA-240-2051) at Ineos, Bo’ness Road, G...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.11 s.20 s.10(3) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00967
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector