Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,673releases indexed
40,554attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,405partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,405 unclear 7,405 not held 3,245 released 1,585 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5158 s.20 4436 s.34(1) 3735 s.39(2) 3597 s.30 3004 s.17(1) 2932 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 26 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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A9 traffic survey: research into traffic patterns: FOI release

'Please confirm what research was taken into traffic patterns and disclose any internal correspondence, documentation, plans and diagrams used in preparing the census that took place on the A9 20th June 2018.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

International comparison of disability benefits paper: FOI release

You asked for provision of the International Comparison of Disability Benefits paper as referenced at: /publications/ill-health-and-disability-benefits-stakeholder-reference-group-october-2017/

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to FOI/18/00780: FOI release

All Scottish Government correspondence both internal and external on FOI/18/00780.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-06
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Queensferry Crossing: speed limit and lane restrictions: FOI release

1. How many times have lane restrictions been put in place due to construction works since the Queensferry Crossing opened on 30 August 2017. 2. How many times have there been speed limit restrictions to protect the workforce that have not resulted in lane restrictions since the Queensferry Crossing opened on 30 Augus...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Missed medical appointments: FOI release

How many people missed medical appointments in the last 5 years, broken down by health board? How many people missed medical appointments in the last 5 years, broken down by category of health appointment? What action has NHS Scotland taken to ensure that a higher level of medical appointment attendance is reached? Wha...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence spending s.25
Published
2018-07-05
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Figures, gender split and level of direct employees: FOI release

Regarding people directly by the Scottish Government, please provide: 1. the number of female employees, as a percentage of the total number of employed 2. the average annual wage of all the female employees 3. the average annual wage of all the male employees 4. the number of female employees who hold senior posit...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence meetings spending s.12 s.16
Published
2018-07-05
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Traffic light sequence report for A96 Aberdeen: EIR release

Traffic Light Sequence Report or similar document which provides the following information: i. the sequence of lightsii. the time interval settings for each phase in the sequence of the lightsiii. any variation or alternatives to the above settings, e.g. at different times of the day; controlling the junction of Nort...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Financial accounting software used by Education Scotland: FOI release

Information concerning the types of accounting software and applications that may be in use by your organisation. If it is not possible to provide the information requested, please provide advice and assistance, as to how I can refine my request to be included in the scope of the Act. 1. What financial accounting sof...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2018-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS): members' appointment: FOI release

1. Details of who appoints members of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland. For the avoidance of doubt, the exact Scottish Minister(s) who appoint members to JABS; 2. A "true-copy" of a specimen 'letter of appointment' for members of JABS and the terms and conditions of their appointment; 3. A "true-copy" of ...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers contracts 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

NHS Grampian projects to support reduced waiting times: FOI release

Information in relations to the answer to Parliamentary Question S5W-13227. The additional information requested was: A full list of the projects which NHS Grampian have in place to support reductions in waiting times that are directly related to the £4.9m funding Shona Robison refers to in the PQ answer. I would req...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.25 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications relating to Newlands Junior College £345,000 funding: FOI review

All communications, including the content of attachments in emails, in relation to the £345,000 funding for Newlands Junior College The dates and locations of all meetings with NJC/their representatives in relation to this funding, as well as the minutes of those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 24 attachments
Published
2018-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Innovation and Investment Hubs: staffing, costs and generated value:FOI release

The number of staff i) permanently and ii) temporarily employed at each innovation and investment hub operated by the Scottish Government. The annual cost to run and maintain each innovation and investment hub. The number and value of business and trade deals generated by each innovation and investment hub.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-07-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Savills report on Westfield housing site, West Lothian: FOI release

A copy of the report prepared for the Scottish Government by Savills Residential concerning a housing site in the village of Westfield, West Lothian.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Information on salmon ova imports in 2017: EIR release

Information on salmon ova imports since 1 January 2017, including: details of egg import licence documents, any tests for disease, health certificates, emails and any other information related to salmon ova imports since 1 January 2017. information on the Norwegian Government's decision to ban the import of salmon egg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 22 attachments
Published
2018-07-03
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Conditions of payments to NUS and subsidiary organisations: FOI release

I refer you to your FOI disclosure at /publications/foi-18-00128/ Payments to NUS and subsidiary organisations. Under FOISA, please supply the conditions attached to each funding award?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inpatient and day case NHS waiting time reductions: FOI release

The specific detail for the actual statistical numbers used by the First Minister for the decade apart comparison that arrived at stated 30% and 43% reductions [in in-patient and day-case waiting times]. Please provide direct links to the same official statistics and specific tables used that contain these referenced ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Funding committed to the Air Quality Fund: EIR release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Air Quality Fund referenced on page 57 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 fo...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score correspondence spending s.20
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

List of meetings with ANM directors 2013-2018: EIR release

A list of the meetings between some Government officials and some ANM directors from 2013 to date, the government officials of interest are, either, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Local Government and Housing or DPEA officials and reporters and the specific ANM directors, are, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Wellboats chemical licensing and related database information: EIR release

'Information on well boat licences issued by MS-LOT to fish farm operators to permit the discharge of chemotherapeutants. Please provide copies of all well boat licences and copies of well boat licence returns detailing chemical use. Finally, please clarify whether the use of chemical via well boats is included in the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Jim Ratcliffe (INEOS): EIR release

1. Any information held on the First Minister's meeting with Jim Ratcliffe regarding future unconventional oil and gas (UOG) policy; 2. Any meetings which Ministers and civil servants had ahead of and after that meeting to discuss UOG development in Scotland; 3. Any analyses which the Scottish Government carried out,...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 s.15 s.16 s.11 10 attachments
Published
2018-07-01
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Inspection/maintenance/complaints/accident records for A77 Kilmarnock/Fenwick: EIR release

1. Records of inspection for the relevant stretch of road; 2. Maintenance Records relating to the relevant stretch of road, including records of independent contractors working on the relevant stretch of road; 3. All correspondence to independent contractors relating to work carried out by them in the relevant area; ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance/inspection/repair A77, Girvan to Dipple: EIR release

Information relating to a road Scotland TranServ is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, relating to the A77 on the section between Girvan and Dipple. Please can you provide: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport