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

Replacement cost of the entire road system in Scotland: FOI release

Would you please give me the replacement cost at current prices, including the cost of land purchase, of the entire road system in Scotland?

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.3(2)
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00768
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Farms in Ayrshire - numbers, types and income: FOI release

You asked for the total number of farms in Ayrshire and a breakdown of the farm types. ie- beef/ dairy/ sheep/arable etc. And the total income from farming in Ayrshire.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00667
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic

Scottish Government payments on iPhones in last three years: FOI release

Details of any Scottish Government payments on iPhones in the last three years, including a full breakdown of the costs, quantity and date purchased.

FOI cost limit 45 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00693
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Christine Grahame & Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport: FOI release

You asked for the following: • All correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport. • How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? • The minutes of all meetings ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00393
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Emma Harper and Humza Yousaf, correspondence on improving A75/A77: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Emma Harper and Humza Yousaf on improving (a) A75 (b) A77.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00562
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A75 maintenance contract and Unacceptable Actions Policy: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “1) We wish to know the performance standards specified in the A75 maintenance contract currently in force with Scotland TranServ in so far as these specify a minimum carriageway surface maintenance standard, frequency of surface defect monitoring, timescale for rectification o...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.2 s.3
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00533
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan: EIR release

Request to release [Redacted] representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00830
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Alterations to road markings approaching A68 at junction to Oxton: EIR release

We should be grateful if you would confirm any alteration in the road markings and signage particularly in the southbound carriageway on the approach to the Oxton Junction on the A68 from the date of 21 December 2014 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00564
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deaths during Children and Young People Act: FOI release

I would like the information on Number of Deaths recorded since recording began following the introduction of the Children and Young People Act Reasons for deaths across Scotland Break down of deaths by local authority Ages of those who have died

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.66 s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000228
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Auschwitz in October 2018: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the First Minister's visit to Auschwitz in October 2018.

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000339
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Local authority, council department, school - fines/funds: FOI release

You asked for any information (including emails, letters, minutes of meetings) of a local authority, council department or individual school being fined, worrying about being fined, having funds from the Scottish Government withheld, or any warnings that funds from the Scottish Government may not be provided for any of...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000346
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Regional Improvement Collaboratives - budget, staff, time spent: FOI release

You asked for the following information: What budget was given to each of the Regional Improvement Collaboratives for Financial Years 2017/18. 2018/19 and 2019/20 (as per the Scottish Government's draft budget)? How many staff are employed directly by Regional Improvement Collaboratives, broekn down by each? How many ...

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000411
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deaths of care leavers under Children and Young People Act: FOI release

The total number of deaths of care leavers in Scotland reported by local authorities under part 10, section 66 (Aftercare) of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 since the Act’s duties took effect in April 2015 A breakdown of that total number by year and local authority since 2015 You requested that the...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.66 s.29(10) s.66(2) s.26A s.67 s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000482
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Current and future resources allocated to Regional Improvement Collaboratives: FOI release

All information on the current and future resources and budgets allocated to the Regional Improvement Collaboratives, including funds that have been made available to the RICs and the source of these funds, which is held by Scottish Government and Education Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000536
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Prosecutions for use of a drone to commit an offence: FOI release

How many prosecutions took place in 2018 for the use of a drone to commit a criminal offence? These are crimes that would typically be prosecuted using the Air Navigation Order legislation.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.94
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000605
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Companies and subcontractors involved in contract for distributing baby boxes: FOI release

Please advise which company has been awarded the contract for distributing baby boxes. Please detail all subcontractors involved in the contract and what their remit is.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000646
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

British citizens and TransUnion: FOI release

You asked for us to provide a response to a series of questions related to one of your suppliers TransUnion. Specifically you asked: 1. Why is it necessary for the identity of British Citizens to be processed and verified by an American organisation and not a more domestically based Agency? 2. Why, when this American...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FoI/19/00544
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A737 Dalry Bypass - risk assessments, traffic management plan: EIR release

I am looking for the risk assessments, traffic management plan and daily toolbox talk for the 6th of February.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00553
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M74 noise levels and Scottish Government guidelines: EIR release

I am aware of work undertaken last year regarding M74 noise levels and there was no difficulty in having the tests carried out and written up. I find it most odd indeed that it will take until May 2019 to have this work completed. Is there any explanation for this? Also can I have a copy of the results when available. ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00567
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government tier 2 and 5 sponsorship visas - non EU employees: FOI release

Information regarding whether or not the Scottish Government does tier 2 / tier 5 sponsorship visas for non EU employees. If so what does this cost the Scottish Government yearly and how many and what sort of jobs are filled.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00532
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers meetings related to Short Term Accommodation Association: FOI release

Can you please provide the following info: Please could you confirm how many times officials or government ministers have met with representatives from the following groups: Inline Policy Lifealike Ltd AIRSORTED Or held meetings relating to the Short Term Accommodation Association. In each instance, please provide t...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00513
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government switch from Ryde's Scale to quantum meruit basis: EIR release

We have been advised that Transport Scotland issued an instruction to the District Valuer’s Office to the effect that agents negotiating fees for any compensation claim relating to the AWPR received prior to 1 May 2014 were to be treated on the basis of Ryde’s Scale +25%. Any claims received after that date would be tr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00483
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Inspection reports - Redburn School, North Lanarkshire: FOI release

You have requested that those reports about Redburn school be made available under the freedom of information act 2000, you are also asking for another urgent inspection or this matter can be raised legally.

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00634
Directorate
Topic