Scottish Government FOI Index

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

Clear

22,655 matching releases

Marine Scotland Coastal Netting Compensation Scheme: FOI release

FOI unclear 20 score correspondence

Published: 2019-04-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A82-STSV75508 at Dumbuckhill Quarry, accidents reported, inspections and repairs: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Animal by-products specifically roadkill used to create biofuel: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2019-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Resilience Committee Meetings: FOI release

FOI unclear 25 score correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2019-04-25
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Care experienced young people First Minister has listened to: FOI release

FOI not held 10 score correspondence ministers

Published: 2019-04-25
Reference
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Information of changes to Polmont and Linlithgow trainlines: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Appeals to Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) by developers: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Weak bridges status and maintenance: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Train cancellations and delays between Stepps and Glasgow Queen Street: FOI release

FOI not held 15 score correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Transport

Personal Rapid Transit System correspondence - Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

INEOS correspondence with First Minister: FOI release

FOI released 45 score correspondence ministers spending s.38(1)

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Loans to Our Power Community Benefit Society Ltd update: FOI release

FOI unclear 20 score correspondence spending

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

FOI unclear 20 score correspondence contracts

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Marine licence 06819 at Lunan Bay information: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

“Supporting transgender young people, guidance for schools in Scotland” document: FOI release

FOI unclear 20 score correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Rural Payments for Uist & Barra and Lewis & Harris: FOI release

FOI unclear 45 score correspondence spending 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

IT Datacentres: FOI release

FOI unclear 25 score correspondence spending s.2 s.5 s.7 s.8

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Livestock Associated MRSA cases detected in livestock in Scotland: FOI release

FOI unclear 20 score correspondence

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Support to Trans Pride Scotland: FOI release

FOI unclear 20 score correspondence

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Historical statutory sampling from fish farms for certain pathogens: EIR release

FOI/EIR clarification 50 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland - Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government - communications and public relations staff numbers and costs: FOI release

1. In each year since 2003 (inclusive): How many staff have been employed by the Scottish Executive/Scottish Government in communications and public relations roles? 2. What has been the cost of employing these staff in each of those years?

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17

Published: 2019-04-23
Reference: FOI/19/00799
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staff information - Provision of Temporary and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government - cyber security and social media: FOI release

FOI cost limit 15 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.16 s.30 s.12

Published: 2019-04-23
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A90 Northwaterbridge/Glenbervie, accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport