Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,680releases indexed
40,566attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,408partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,408 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) 5159 s.20 4437 s.34(1) 3736 s.39(2) 3598 s.30 3004 s.17(1) 2932 s.25(1) 2526 s.10(4) 2064 s.11(2) 1623 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1230 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 33 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 667 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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22,680 matching releases

Skip-stopping at Rutherglen and Cambuslang: FOI release

The number of train services that were scheduled to stop at Rutherglen train station from January 2017 through to March 2018 (or close to then as your records go up to) bud did not, which then completed their journey (skip-stopping). And the number of train services scheduled to stop at Cambuslang train station from J...

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Disposals of domestic abuse offences by area and gender:FOI release

Information on disposals for offences with a domestic aggravator recorded broken down by age, gender and location for 2016-17.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Parent feedback on Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

Please release any information regarding feedback, questions, concerns etc raised by parents or parents groups about the Scottish National Standardised Assessments Please release any information regarding parents opting out of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments The date range for this request is March 2017 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Financial Operations IT systems: FOI release

1) What financial accounting software do you use? 2) Who supplies your financial accounting software (name of vendor or supplier)? 3) What was the original date of purchase or contact start date for your accounting software? 4) When is the contact renewal or expiry date for your accounting software? 5) If relevant,...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.7
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Feedback on introduction of Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI Release

All communication held by the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scottish National Standardised Assessments in schools. Any documents prepared by or for the Scottish Government regarding feedback from teachers and schools on the introduction and use of Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic

Information on the Thermolicer and Optilicer: EIR release

Information on the Thermolicer and Optilicer since 7 April 2017, including: information on any deaths, injuries and welfare concerns relating to the Thermolicer and Hydrolicer any complaints regarding the operation of the Thermolicer and Hydrolicer any scientific research, dialogue with Norwegian agencies and authorit...

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

Tourist tax policy 2016-2018: FOI release

'Please provide me with copies of all correspondence between Edinburgh City Council officials and councillors with Scottish Government officials and ministers, regarding a tourist tax policy, in the last 3 years. Please also provide me with the details of any meetings between Edinburgh City Council officials and counc...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister meeting Skuli Mogensen (WOW Air): FOI release

All minutes and notes relating to the meeting between the First Minister and Skuli Mogensen (WOW Air) which took place on 13th October 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.36(2) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Bridges built in 2016/17 and material used: EIR release

'Can you please provide me with the most up-to-date information you hold on the following: 1. Total number of bridges constructed in Scotland in 2016 and 2017 and the material of construction used for each bridge (e.g. steel, concrete, masonry, etc.). In the case of steel bridges, please indicate the structural form (...

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scientific trial of electrofishing for razor clams: EIR release

How much data has been collected since the beginning of the scientific trial of electrofishing for razor clams?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Effects of electrofishery on the marine environment: EIR release

The data collected since the beginning of the scientific trial of electrofishing for razor clams on: a) the short-term effects of electrofishery on the marine environment? b) the long-term effects of electrofishery on the marine environment.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Deductions made (under s5.9 PSC) with Argyll Ferries: FOI release

'For the period January 2017 to June 2017, information held by Transport Scotland relating to deductions made under s5.9 of the PSC with Argyll Ferries.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Denominational schools in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many "faith schools" there are in Scotland ? 2. How many of these are fully funded by the Scottish Government or UK State? 3. How many are part funded by Scottish Government or UK State? 4. How many are within 3 miles of other non-faith schools ? 5. Clarification on why we the Government funds these ?

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence s.17 s.17(1)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Photographs of diseased farmed salmon: EIR release

Photographs of diseased farmed salmon relating to all FHI visits since 1 January 2017, and in addition all FHI visits to Marine Harvest sites since 1 January 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Argyll Ferries contract variation: vessel switch: FOI release

'For the period August 2013 to November 2013, information held by Transport Scotland relating to the contract variation signed 18th November 2013 re the vessel switch.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Oxfam projects: email communication relating to FoI/18/00490: FOI release

Information on 'who dealt with your request (FoI/18/00490), where was it passed to, any email communication relating to what information should or should not be released, and any email communication with the external body referenced in my request, namely Oxfam.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

The Scotland Malawi Partnership 2015 to 2018: FOI release

1. The salary, pension, and benefits awarded to the Chief Executive of the Scotland Malawi Partnership in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. 2. Copies of receipts for expenses claimed by the Chief Executive of the Scotland Malawi Partnership between 2 March 2017 and 2 march 2018. 3. In addition, please provide a list of all ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2018-06-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic

HM Inspectors visit to Brechin High School: FOI release

A copy of the Record of Visit (ROV) in relation to the last HM Inspectors visit to Brechin High School in February 2018.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meeting between SG and SPA 4 October 2017:FOI Release

All minutes and notes relating to the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Matheson MSP and Nicola Marchant and Malcolm Burr from the Scottish Police Authority which took place on the 4 October 2017. This should include minutes, notes taken of the meeting, agenda or any other papers pertaining to t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Contractors from Aberdeen Roads Unit in new maintenance: 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 Aberdeen Roads Unit (indicated on your Asset Management Map https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/35770/oc-map.jpg ) over the past 12 months to present. If sub-c...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Equality and Access to Scottish Labour Markets: FOI Review

You initially asked for information relating to equality within Modern Apprenticeships and access to Scottish Labour markets through further and higher education in electronic format: From AY 2017/18, to supply recorded information that shows an increase in the number of Modern Apprenticeships Frameworks that have been...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.17
Published
2018-06-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

IT costs for new Social Security Agency: FOI release

1. The estimated cost to the UK Government of administering the 11 Welfare Powers which will be devolved to the new Scottish Benefits agency in 2019: in total, ie the current total cost for Scotland, ie the estimated cost for doing it on behalf of Scotland any estimates savings to the UK Gov from the admin being devol...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-06-14
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Organisations that submitted applications to Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

A list of all organisations who have submitted applications to Disclosure Scotland, along with a breakdown of the volumes received from these organisations, by month, for the period June 2017 to May 2018.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector