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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FOI/18/02990, copy of case log, correspondence and notes of meetings: FOI release

In relation to Freedom of Information request: FOI/18/02990 Please provide: (1) A copy of the FOI case log. (2) A copy of all correspondence (excluding any to myself) and notes of meetings. Please include attachments to any correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-27
Reference
FOI/19/00300
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) claims not paid in full: FOI release

Questions relating to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) answered below.

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-02-26
Reference
FOI/19/00295
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Weather-proofing cables on Queensferry crossing, pre and post construction: EIR release

Information on: work carried out to weather-proof cables on the Queensferry crossing prior to construction, and the cost of this work any remedial work done to weather-proof cables on the crossing any retrospective work done to weather proof cables on the crossing the cost of any remedial or retrospective work.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.5
Published
2019-02-26
Reference
FOI/19/00359
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Inspection reports and reported defects M8 Eastbound between junctions 31/30: EIR release

“Could you oblige and please send me all recorded information in connection with an inspection report dated 10 November 2018 in relation to the M8 motorway Eastbound between junctions 31 and 30. I am also interested in any reported defects at the same location but in both directions between the 1st September 2018 and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-26
Reference
FOI/19/00423
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Former DWP staff working in social security programme claiming excess fares: FOI release

FoI/19/00216 The total number of former DWP staff working in the social security programme, agency and chief digital officer areas who have home based working contracts. The total number of former DWP staff working in the social security programme, agency and chief digital officer areas who still reside outside of Sc...

FOI not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-26
Reference
FOI/19/00217
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rates and total spending on Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG): FOI release

I’m conducting some research into BSOG rates and total BSOG Government spending. I’m trying to find the figure for 2010 through to 2018 (year by year ideally). If you have or know where I can find these figures, I would appreciate very much appreciate the help.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-02-26
Reference
FOI/19/00427
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Frequency/clear up rate for most frequently committed domestic abuse crimes: FOI release

You asked for a table showing the frequency and clear up rate (%) for the five most frequently committed crimes and offences during a domestic abuse incident. This should be provided for 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. Should the five most commonly committed crimes/offences vary from year to year, please use the five mos...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/201900000074
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon, P1 testing/assessment correspondence from parents: FOI release

You asked for the following information: for any letters or emails from parents to John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon on P1 testing/assessment from 1 September 2018 to 23 January 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00269
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon, P1 testing/assessment correspondence from academics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: for any letters or emails from academics/professors/lecturers to John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon on P1 testing/assessment from 1 September 2018 to 23 January 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00270
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon, P1 testing/assessment correspondence from teachers: FOI release

You asked for the following information: for any letters or emails from teachers and/or teaching assistants to John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon on P1 testing/assessment from 1 September 2018 to 23 January 2019.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00271
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

FOIs from media and political sources and cost of responding: FOI release

1. How many FOI requests were made to you, and responded to, by you, in each the last ten years, from: a) TV News broadcasters based in Scotland b) Radio News broadcasters based in Scotland c) Newspapers based in Scotland d) Political blogs on Scottish politics e) Political Parties, other than the SNP, with MSPs i...

FOI not held 65 score 14 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00357
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road works undertaken Junction 18 to Junction 2, M8 2015-17; EIR release

“I was just wondering if it would be possible to obtain all the road works undertaken from the year 2015 – 2017 along the M8” To which we clarified with you that the location of the road works were from Junction 18 to Junction 2 and the information was in relation to road works and not traffic management information.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00014
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

All discussions or communications relating to Westfield Mill West Lothian: FOI release

You asked for all information in the form of emails, notes of telephone calls, meeting notes, memoranda and other documents, in whatever format, showing the extent, nature and content of any internal discussions or communications between the Scottish Government and any other party in relation to The former Westfield M...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.33(1)
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00151
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Establishment, work and material from P1 practitioner forum: FOI release

You asked for : 1. All communications regarding the decision establish the P1 Practitioner Forum (including attachments) 2. All communications regarding the decision to appoint Prof Ellis as chair of this forum (including attachments) 3. Any other communication regarding the work of the forum (including attachments) ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00268
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Questions about the road layout at Shawhead flyover: EIR release

M8 M73 M74 Improvement Project Works Your request 1. The number of accidents & injuries reported at the Shawhead flyover in the two years prior to the new road layout being implemented. 2. The number of accidents & injuries reported since the changes to the junction. 3. A copy of the plan which shows if there was a c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00318
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project: EIR release

You requested: “…all associated information regarding the AOWFL project, from 29th May 2018 to the 22nd December 2018.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10 s.11(1) s.11(2)
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/18/03786
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Information on the Scottish Government's external network of offices: FOI release

You asked for the following information: All Scottish Government offices/buildings based outside the UK which are open and their locations. All planned Scottish Government offices/buildings outside the UK which are planned and their locations. The number of staff and total salary bill for each of these offices/build...

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/19/00296
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications between SG and Moray Council regarding budgets: FOI release

Any written or recorded communication between the Scottish Government and The Moray Council (whether councillors, the chief executive or other officers) in the months of December 2018 and January 2019 relating to the Scottish Government’s draft budget for 2019-20 or Moray Council’s own budget or where these issues were...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/19/00249
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Facility to convert FMEL and BiFab loans to equity: FOI appeal

“(1) Please confirm whether the following loan / loan facilities carry the option to convert the loan into equity: (A) Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited - £15 million loan facility (granted September 2017) (B) Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited - £30 million loan facility (granted June 2018) (C) Burntisland Fabrica...

FOI unclear 50 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/18/02803
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Questions about 5G, smart roads strategy and LED street lighting: FOI release

You requested details relating to the development of a 5G Strategy, a Strategy for Autonomous Vehicles, information relating to the rollout of smart streetlights and roads technology and details regarding the deployment of 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G in Scotland.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.1 s.4
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/19/00273
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

Information on available resource and capital budgets for 2018-19: FOI release

Could you provide me with the Scottish Government annual budget(s), revenue and capital available to the Scottish Parliament for year 2018-19 and any additional money made available to the Scottish Government by the Chancellor of the Exchequer during 2018-19

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/19/00389
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Resignations from Teacher Panel in 2018 and reasons for resigning: FOI release

You asked for: “Who resigned from the Teacher Panel in 2018? If names cannot be provided, please state the person’s organisation and/or role." “What were their reasons for resigning from the Teacher Panel? Please provide any letters or documents explaining their reasons for resignation.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/19/00260
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Director of Social Security, Social Security Scotland Advisory Board communications: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide all the reports and formal communications provided to the Director of Social Security by the Social Security Scotland Advisory Board since the Social Security Scotland agency was set up in 2018.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-02-21
Reference
FOI/19/00369
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector