Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,670releases indexed
40,548attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,404partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,404 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) 5157 s.20 4436 s.34(1) 3735 s.39(2) 3597 s.30 3003 s.17(1) 2931 s.25(1) 2525 s.10(4) 2063 s.11(2) 1622 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1230 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 23 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 1,315 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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Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group: FOI release

"Any papers provided from the Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group to Scottish Government Ministers or officials. This means that any e-mails, notes, initial or formative advice and communications to Scottish Government Ministers or officials, which have therefore immediately become Scottish Government ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.29 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2018-07-16
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Wild Salmon and Aquaculture Interactions Working Group: EIR review

"Information on the 'Interactions Group' and the 'independently chaired working group to look at how we can move forward the dialogue on the interaction between wild and farmed salmon' (as referred to in the Scottish Parliament on 9 May 2018 by the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy & Connectivity)."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-07-16
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Special Adviser salary, costs and expenses 2014/15, 2017/18: FOI release

The current combined annual salary costs for Scottish Government special advisers; for the combined annual salary cost in November 2014 and for the total expenses bill associated with special advisers in 2014/15 and 2017/18

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.25(1)
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Associations receiving Crofting Agricultural Grant from 2009: FOI release

How many groups or associations of crofters that are not Common Grazing Committees have received assistance from the Rural Development: Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme (CAGS) in Scotland from 2009 to the present, What is their geographical distribution, What activities have been supported, and Contact information fo...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

FOI and EIR requests: guidance on clearance processes: FOI release

In the Scottish Information Commissioner's Intervention Report into the Scottish Government (published 13/6/18) it is made clear that "Journalists, together with MSPs and political researchers, are expressly made subject to a different process for clearance than other requester groups." 1. On which date was the above ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Non-fuel subsidy and fuel payment anticipated: FOI release

"Provide the following in relation to the contract extension to the Gourock to Dunoon PSC, July 2017 to March 2018. 1. The initial non-fuel subsidy payment anticipated when the extension was signed and the outrun figure as at 31st March 2018. 2. Information held by Transport Scotland explaining any difference between...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Non-fuel subsidy and fuel payment anticipated: FOI review

Information held by TS in respect of s5.9 of the PSC during the contract extension period 1 July 2017 to 31 March 2018. Information held by TS in respect of Part 7 of the PSC during the contract extension period 1 July 2017 to 31 March 2018.

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Humanitarian Emergency Fund: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Humanitarian Emergency Fund; for the amount of money paid out through the Fund to date; a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund and for the business case for the Fund.

FOI released 75 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

M8 in Glasgow between A803 and J16: EIR release

How many repairs did they carry out on the stretch of road during the period of time (despite not finding any issues with it themselves)? How many reports of road defects did they receive from the public during the period of time above? How many times did they pay compensation to motorists for damage caused by road d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Production Growth Fund: FOI release

Amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Production Growth Fund referenced on page 48 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund has paid out to date; for (if it does not break the cost limits) a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund and ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Empowering Communities Fund: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government's Empowering Communities Fund (ECF). Specifically you asked: for the amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Empowering Communities Fund referenced on page 109 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund has p...

FOI cost limit 65 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Dyspraxia: diagnosis, impact, related policies and training: FOI release

Details of people in Scotland who have dyspraxia; how many have been diagnosed, why there is a lack of understanding/recognition in regards to this specific condition, how it impacts on people mentally as well as physically, why are girls/women less likely to get a diagnosis, what policies are already in place to help ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Steel and composite bridges constructed in 2016/2017: EIR release

The span of each of the steel and steel/concrete composite bridges constructed in 2016 and 2017 in Scotland. In the case of bridges with multiple spans, please indicate the length of each span.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Information Commissioner on Intervention Report: FOI release

Correspondence between the Information Commissioner and the Scottish Government on the former's intervention report into Scottish Government compliance with Freedom of Information legislation. Any briefings given to Ministers from Scottish Government civil servants on the report. Internal correspondence in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.43(3) 10 attachments
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Justice Directorate: organisation chart: FOI release

A copy of the Justice Directorate organisation chart covering all divisions and teams identifying heads for each section by name. I also request summaries of responsibilities at each level. I also require the link to the Scottish Government website that identifies all staff.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Exemptions related to school sprinkler installation 2010-2018: FOI release

"A list of any exemptions granted to local authorities not to install school sprinklers either in new school builds or in existing schools with new extensions. Please could you provide this information per year from 2010 to 2018 and for each specific exemption with the reason given for the exemption."

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Domestic abuse cases 2014-17: FOI release

Number of domestic abuse cases were heard at the sheriff courts in Aberdeen, Elgin, Fort William, Inverness, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Lochmaddy, Oban, Peterhead, Stornoway, Tain and Wick in each of 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014? Number of domestic abuse convictions were made at the sheriff courts in Aberdeen, Elgin, Fort William...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Innovation Fund: low carbon energy infrastructure projects: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Innovation Fund referenced on page 10 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that has been paid out through the Fund to date; for a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund and for the business case for the Fund.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.2
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Costs of installation of attitude lights in Springholm: EIR release

All costs involved in the installation of attitude lights in Springholm, including all consultation, external contracting, and remedial and repair costs. An indication of all future costs for the attitude lights in Springholm. All costs attributed to all traffic monitoring and traffic calming methods in Springholm sinc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Student Loans Company: changes to student support: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government(including officials) with the Student Loans Company regarding changes to student support outlined in the ministerial statement on 12/6/18.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Digital Growth Fund: FOI release

The amount committed by SG to the Digital Growth Fund for the amount of money that has been paid out through the Fund to date; list of payees and business case for Fund.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bankruptcy Restriction Undertaking offered by Accountant in Bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Please can you confirm how many debtors, who have been served with a Bankruptcy Restriction Order (BRO) since April 2008, were offered a Bankruptcy Restriction Undertaking (BRU), and how many have accepted a BRU from the AiB? I understand there have been approximately 230 BRO's issued by the AiB since its inception ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.56G s.2
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cultural Youth Experience Fund: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Cultural Youth Experience Fund referenced in the Programme for Government; the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund to date; for a list of payees that have received funding and for the business case for the Fund.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Meetings with Lord President's Private Office from 2016: FOI release

On how many occasions has the Scottish government justice department had meetings with the Lord President's Private Office since the 1st of October 2016 in which the Association of Commercial Attorneys revised scheme has been discussed.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector