Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,677releases indexed
40,560attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,405partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,405 unclear 7,407 not held 3,246 released 1,586 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5158 s.20 4437 s.34(1) 3735 s.39(2) 3598 s.30 3004 s.17(1) 2932 s.25(1) 2526 s.10(4) 2064 s.11(2) 1622 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1230 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 30 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 964 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
Clear
22,677 matching releases

Alternative accommodation costs during Bute House work: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the £19,220.93 of costs associated with providing the First Minister with alternative accommodation during works at Bute House in 2017 and 2018. The costs are broken down in the final table of this document: http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0053/00534205.pdf [Web...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.39(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic

Correspondence regarding Scadabay inspections/2016 escape: EIR release

All correspondence, emails, and other communications concerning the two Scadabay inspections, or the 2016 Scadabay escape, since the request that made to us for these reports on 5 April 2018. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotlan...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

UK Government's scientists/stakeholders advice re microwave radiation: EIR release

Formal advice the Scottish Government's Health Directorate has received from UK Government's scientists and stakeholders relating to the public health implications of microwave radiation. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) R...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Health and social care, Public sector

20th National Economic Forum: FOI release

'Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002), in relation to a speech by Nicola Sturgeon at the National Economic Forum in Dumfries, I wish to acquire the following information: A briefing for the event provided by Scottish Government officials Email correspondence between her officials and Fergus Ewing and his offici...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Citizens' Basic Income Pilot Fund: FOI release

'The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Citizens' Basic Income Pilot Fund referenced on page 103 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund to date; for (if it does not break the cost limits) a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund ...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence/report on evaluation of Hate Crime Campaign: FOI release

All correspondence relating to the evaluation of the 'Hate has no home in Scotland campaign', both before and after the duration of the campaign A copy of the evaluation report

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.25(1) s.33(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Total cost of English/Gaelic road/rail station signage: EIR release

The total cost to the Scottish Government or local authorities of dual signs in English or Gaelic. This would include road signs and signs in railway stations.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence/Paperwork: Transport assessment for Highland Council application: FOI release

Re: FOI request about Transport Assessment for Highland Council Application 17/05667/FUL A copy of all correspondence by letter, e mail (or copied into e mails), minutes of meetings, and transcriptions of phone calls, in connection with the above planning application and associated Transport Assessment by ARUP. This ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Complaints about potholes by cyclists: EIR release

1. How many individual potholes (if known) or reports of potholes have you had reported by members of the public or highways officers, broken down by month, for the following years: 2015201620172018 to date 2. How many complaints or incident reports have you received about potholes either by cyclists or relating to c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Legal firm/costs for accommodation during Bute House repairs: FOI release

Regarding the First Minister's alternative accommodation during the works/repairs to Bute House: 1. Please give details of the legal firm used for the rental, and a breakdown of the legal fees for rental amounting to £3,873. 2. Please give details of the company employed to carry out the property search and valuation...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2018-06-25
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Escapes from Marine Fish Farms:FOI release

Copies of the initial and final notifications as submitted in relation to escapes from marine fish farms, together with all correspondence and information held relating to any such escapes, covering in 2016 and 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Accidents, safety concerns /works/alterations A74(M) south Junction 14: EIR release

Regarding the A74 motorway, Glasgow to Carlisle road approximately 6 miles south of the junction 14, near to Tinny bank, Crawford. We have been advised that this may be an accident hotspot and are seeking information in relation to the locus. We are looking for information in the period 18/11/11 to present. In terms of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-25
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Internal correspondence regarding Scotland-specific economic shock: FOI release

Internal Scottish Government correspondence using the phrase 'Scotland-specific economic shock' from the Fiscal Framework of the Scotland Act 2016 since January 2016 and for any briefing given to ministers containing the phrase 'Scotland-specific economic shock' since January 2016

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Legislative consequences of EU Withdrawal Project: workforce costs: FOI release

Details of the total number of civil servants and their corresponding total working hours spent on the Legislative Consequences of EU Withdrawal Project.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Legislative consequences of EU Withdrawal Project: working costs: FOI release

Details of the amount of money spent under the auspices of the Legislative Consequences of EU Withdrawal Project, including staff, overtime or transport costs and any other relevant working costs.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Number of complaints made under Civil Service Code: FOI release

Information about official/formal complaints and investigations around breaches of the Civil Service Code over the past five years. To include: The date of each complaint A brief description of the nature of the complaint General information about who made the complaint (i.e. member of the public, politician, another...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.38(1)
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

John Swinney meeting Pat Watters, Fire and Rescue Board:FOI release

'All minutes and notes relating to the meeting between John Swinney MSP and Pat Watters, Chair of the Fire and Rescue Board which took place on 24th October 2017. This should include minutes, notes taken of the meeting, agenda or any other papers pertaining to the meeting including handwritten notes.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Humza Yousaf meeting Orkney & Shetland Council Leaders: FOI release

All minutes and notes related to the meeting between Minister for Transport and the Islands Humza Yousaf MSP and Orkney & Shetland Council Leaders which took place on 26.10.2017. This should include minutes, notes taken of the meeting, agenda or any other papers pertaining to the meeting including handwritten notes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Scottish Police Authority: FOI release

1. Any correspondence between the government and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) regarding the appointment of Gleniffer Solutions Limited to the SPA and Police Scotland. 2. i) Any correspondence between the government and the SPA regarding payments to John Foley relating to his retirement including the £43,000 ear...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Place/date of meeting agreeing ACA/Simple Procedure involvement: FOI release

The place and date of the meeting where it was allegedly agreed with the Scottish Government that the Association of Commercial Attorneys would restrict the revised Scheme to address Simple Procedure only as claimed by Denise Swanson.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Full list Main M8 Contractors/Consultants/Civil Engineers/Sub-contractors: EIR release

A full list of Main Contractors, Consultants/Civil Engineers, Sub-contractors and suppliers involved with your new build and roads maintenance works from your M8 DBFO (indicated on your Asset Management Map https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/35770/oc-map.jpg over the past 12 months to present. I have been advised th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Applicable flags flown by protocol versions 22/23: FOI release

Were the flags flown over the years at SAH 100% in accordance with each applicable version of the protocol for that year i.e. were the flags flown in the year of version 22 different to those flown in the year of version 23?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tackling Child Poverty Fund finance/payees to date: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the 'Tackling Child Poverty Fund' referenced on page 103 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund to date; for (if it does not break the cost limits) a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund and f...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Housing, Public sector

Flags at official opening of the Queensferry crossing: FOI release

1. The name and location of the manufacturer of the small saltires and other flags handed out to school children and other guests at the official opening of the Queensferry crossing. 2. Any other information relating to the procurement, manufacturing, supply, or delivery of the flags referred to under point 1), includ...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Transport