Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,668releases indexed
40,540attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,402partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,402 unclear 7,405 not held 3,244 released 1,584 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5156 s.20 4435 s.34(1) 3733 s.39(2) 3596 s.30 3003 s.17(1) 2931 s.25(1) 2525 s.10(4) 2062 s.11(2) 1621 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1229 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 21 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 1,314 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 979 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 963 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 703 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 666 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Scottish Public Pensions Agency: Annual Average Spend: FOI release

1. Network Provider(s) - Please provide me with the network provider name e.g. EE, Telefonica, Vodafone, Three. 2. Annual Average Spend- Can you please provide me with the average annual spend over the 3 years. If this is a new contract can you please provide the estimated annual spend. 3. Number of Connections- Numb...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection report on M8 at Kingston Bridge: EIR release

1. Copy of inspection report on M8 at Kingston Bridge carried out on 6/2/18 by Scotland Transerv. 2. Details of how inspection was carried out (ie on foot or in moving vehicle). 3. If inspection was carried out from a moving vehicle, which lane and what speed was the vehicle travelling in. 4. The weather condition a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cost of repairing road signs, lamp posts,and GATSO-speed cameras:EIR release

The following information: a) How much has been spent repairing road signs along the trunk road network, per year, for the years 2011-2017? b) How much has been spent replacing worn out road surfaces on the trunk road network, per year, for the years 2011-2017? c) How much has been spent replacing lampposts on the t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

List Dalry Bypass subcontractors, suppliers, consultant's company contacts: FOI release

"I write to request an up to date list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants (Project directory) with their company telephone numbers involved in the construction of an all-purpose single carriageway road with roundabouts at the northern and southern ends of the bypass to provide a connection to the existing A73...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: capital costs and expenditure: EIR release

On 12 December 2014, Transport Scotland issued a press notice (attached) which confirmed that the overall estimated costs of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) were £745m. In that press release, Transport Scotland said in its notes to editors (4) that the £745m sum included "public sector costs such as prepa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.10(4)
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Potholes reported and average repair time: EIR release

1. How many reports of potholes or road surface defects were made to Transport Scotland by members of the public in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017? (Please specify if the data is for potholes only or all road surface defects) 2. How many reports of potholes or road surface defects were made to Transport Scotland by members...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

DPEA document request for appeal CLUD-260-2009: EIR release

You asked for all application documents numbers 1-25 together with the 7 photographs relating to case CLUD-260-2009.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 22 attachments
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Law and order, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme Consultation: packaging material recycling rates: EIR release

Information on how the current packaging material recycling rates are calculated as detailed in the Scottish Government's Consultation – A Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland Consultation. Specifically, the detail of the individual calculations and the data sources used.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Spend and continued support re community purchased land: FOI release

Would you please send me details of all the money spent so far on community purchase of land and the numbers of people in the communities that the money benefited since the SNP government took charge of the policy of community purchase of Scottish land until the present day. Please include current applications for fund...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Settlement agreements with confidentiality or derogatory clause: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Government as an employer: Q1) How many settlement agreements with employees have contained a confidentiality clause in the last five years? Q2) How many settlement agreements with employees have contained a derogatory statement clause in the last five years?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-08-02
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

DPEA complaints procedure and quality plan: FOI release

A copy of DPEA's Quality Plan and written system of working and a copy of DPEA's Complaints Procedure.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2018-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Energy consents unit meeting Scottish Environmental Protection Agency: EIR release

All documentation that you hold relating to the meeting on 30 April 2018 at the offices of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar between Scottish Government's energy consents unit, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Lewis Wind Power, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency and the Scottish Government. Witho...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 24 attachments
Published
2018-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Dates of Cabinet meetings since 2011/Lord Advocate attendance:FOI release

Since the 2011 Holyrood election, please provide the dates of every Cabinet meeting and whether the Lord Advocate was in attendance, as well as the date of the current Lord Advocate's first appearance at Cabinet.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Feedback on Standardised assessments for Primary 1 children: FOI release

A copy of all the feedback that the Scottish Government has received on national standardised assessments for primary one children.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 28 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Diligences by Summary Warrant issued in Dundee authority: FOI release

Diligences executed by Summary Warrant (council tax only) that Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) has issued in the Dundee City local authority for financial years 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Clearance of requests by Ministers or special advisers: FOI release

1. Regarding all of my FOISA requests tabled to the SG since October 1st 2017, please provide all examples of clearance by Ministers/Ministerial offices, including emails and the content of attachments in emails. 2. Regarding all of my FOISA requests tabled to the SG since October 1st 2017, please provide all emails (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Declared receipts of gifts and hospitality by staff: FOI release

For the staff within each Directorate-General area within the Core Scottish Government: Please provide details of all declared receipts of gifts, gratuities and/or hospitality by [Directorate-General] staff for the financial years 2018/19 (up to the present date); 2017/18; 2016/17; 2015/16; 2014/15; 2013/14. This sho...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence s.25(1) s.21(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The size of Biggar Primary School: FOI release

Did South Lanarkshire Council or their Agents make application to the Secretary of State or Scottish Ministers for exemption from the minimum areas of a school site defined with the Schools Premises Regulations 1967 in respect of Biggar Primary School which has a design capacity of 316-450 pupils? Have South Lanarkshir...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.19
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Invoices from SWA and SGF and agreement documentation: FOI release

Copies of the invoices or other documentation submitted to the Scottish Government by the Scottish Grocers' Federation and the Scottish Wholesale Association or their advisers requesting payment of the [above] amounts [£18,000; £3,000] together with any vouchers supporting those invoices or other documentation; and Cop...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

North/South Lanarkshire property price threshold reviews and calculation: FOI release

A copy of all property price threshold reviews carried out under the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme since its inception in 2009 until April 2018 for each of the price thresholds in the North and South Lanarkshire area. You also requested details as to how these thresholds are calculated and what independent adjudica...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Discussions: Law Society Scotland and Faculty of Advocates: FOI release

Information on what was discussed between the Law Society of Scotland and Scottish Justice Ministers at the last 4 meetings between them with reference to the regular access to Ministers given to the Law Society of Scotland. Can you confirm if the Faculty of Advocates are given any form of regular meetings with Justice...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Minutes and communications for GIRFEC meeting 23/11/2012: FOI release

This FOI request relates to minutes of the GIRFEC programme board meeting held on 27 November 2012, in particular to the section under the heading 'Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)', and subsequent action points. See: http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0043/00430746.pdf Please provide the minutes of, and all internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding exceptional payments to Prison Officers:FOI release

Information contained in correspondence, between former Cabinet Minister for Justice Mr Mathieson or any Scottish Government officials, acting on his behalf and Phil Fairlie and or Andy Hogg from The Prison Officers Association (Scotland) relating to all meetings between the above since Jan 2014 in relation to the Scot...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic