Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,681releases indexed
40,568attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,409partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,409 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 34 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 1,316 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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22,681 matching releases

Correspondence between Angela Constance and Barclay McCrindle,Clyde College: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence, between the then Cabinet Minister Angela Constance for Education & Life Long learning or any Scottish Government officials, acting on her behalf and Barclay McCrindle the student representative from Clyde College from the date he took up this role until the date of this request. T...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Online blue badge application form: FOI release

A hardcopy of the online blue badge application form on Transport Scotland website.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A83 wind, crash barrier and risk assessment data: EIR release

All wind related data from the nearest weather station to the A83 near Loch Restil between 2 December 2017 and 10 December 2017. Also require sight of the following documentation: All reports, memoranda and other written communications in respect to the installation, maintenance and removal of any roadside crash barr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

New standardised testing system introduced in Scottish schools: FOI review

The following information regarding the new standardised testing system introduced in Scottish schools: 1. What data will the Scottish Government receive from the test provider and when will this information be received? (NB: In July 2016 a Scottish Government official confirmed to me that: The Scottish Government wil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Field inspection at Burnside of Dipple, Fochabers: EIR release

All correspondence at Local Area and Headquarters Office level relating to a field inspection at Burnside of Dipple, Fochabers.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documents relating to parliamentary question (S5W-14673): EIR release

Copies of the following reports mentioned in a response to a parliamentary question by Alasdair Allan (S5W-14673). Since 2005 the Scottish Government has received 6 reports related to financial propriety in relation to projects funded from our International Development Fund. Copies of all documents and correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Funding and correspondence in relation to Oxfam projects: FOI release

Details of all funding provided by the Scottish Government to Oxfam (including Oxfam Scotland, Oxfam UK and Oxfam worldwide). Details should include the amount and the purpose it was given. Details of correspondence (including letters, emails and records of any phone calls) between Scottish Government Ministers and off...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 38 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency's energy management system: EIR release

Information regarding the Scottish Public Pension Agency's contract relating to their energy management system. Not all organisations have energy management system and if the organisation does not have one please ignore the contractual part of my request (1-6) and concentrate on questions 7-12. 1. The supplier who pro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic

AECS Inspection and Re-mapping at Kirkhill Farm, Elgin: EIR response

All correspondence or e-mails held on file relating to an AECS Inspection and Re-mapping at Kirkhill Farm, Elgin, and in particular the way in which the solar panel array was dealt with in this latter case.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Visit of Malawian President Peter Mutharika to Scotland: FOI release

The content of all documents associated with the recent visit of Malawian premier Peter Mutharika to Scotland, including schedules of all meetings, minutes from those meetings, and background briefings prepared before them. Also a breakdown of expenses associated with the trip including flights, hotels, restaurants and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) s.32 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Briefings to Ministers: Scottish Growth Scheme, grants/loans: FOI release

Briefings by Scottish Government Civil Servants to Ministers on the Scottish Growth Scheme on or before 6 September 2016; for a list of all grants and loans made through the Scottish Growth Scheme since its creation to date and if the expected payments through the Growth Scheme are still anticipated to be worth £500 mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.38 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details Safety Inspections A85, 2 years to 28/4/18: FOI release

In relation to the A85 between Connel and Bridge of Awe, specifically in the area around Taynuilt: A. Dates of safety inspections undertaken in this area in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. B. Details of carriageway defects identified during safety inspections in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. C. D...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence/contracts from 11 named companies:FOI release

Any correspondence or contracts between the Scottish Government and {eleven companies}, from 2011 or the earliest possible date to the present. Subsequently clarified the name of one of those companies and also that if correspondence would exceed the cost limit then provide the details of any contracts entered into by...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.12
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Grant awarded to Hazelwood Vision 2015/2016:FOI release

Details regarding a grant awarded to Hazelwood Vision (SC 039972) of £90,326 during 2015-16, its intended purpose and whether any checks were made on how the money was spent.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings spending
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Reports regarding historic conduct for Aid organisations overseas: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence and reports sent and received by the Scottish Government relating to historic conduct issues which have been notified by organisations which deliver aid abroad this year.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Road closure figures A83 Inveraray to Tarbet 2017: FOI release

The A82 road closure figures for 2017,section between Inveraray and Tarbet. This was later clarified to the A83. As the information requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with the request under those Regula...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Landlord registrations/applications, licenses issued/rejected and prosecutions: FOI release

1. In Scotland how many landlords were successfully registered in the following periods on the Landlord Registration central online system in 2017 and 2018, you also asked us to confirm if these are new registrations or existing registrations carried over from a previous year. 2. How many applications were rejected in...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Civil Service Terms of Employment: FOI release

A "true copy" of the terms and conditions of Employment for a Civil Servant. A "true copy" of the document signed by Civil Servants which binds them to the Official Secrets Act and the terms thereof.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minute of meeting with Fiona Hyslop MSP: FOI release

A copy of the minute of your meeting with Fiona Hyslop on 19 April.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pricing of medicines: FOI release

Correspondence between the health board (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde) and the Scottish Government discussing the implications of significant price increases for specific medicines.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Revenue projections tax changes 2018-19 Budget/Green Budget deal: FOI release

Revenue projections undertaken by Scottish Government civil servants of the tax changes included in the 2018-19 Draft Budget and subsequent revision after the Green budget deal and before the publication of the SFCs forecasts.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Criteria for establishment of a new public body: FOI release

1. The rationale behind the presumption against creating new public bodies. 2. Criteria for assessing whether to create a new public body. 3. Guidance given to/received from the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body in relation to the appointment of new commissioners/new public bodies.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Trustee in bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Can you confirm the process that a trustee in bankruptcy (TIB) must follow if they wish to place a private investigator onto a debtor during his/her bankruptcy? 2. Can you confirm the overall remit a TIB can grant to a private investigator? For example, can it include covert surveillance such as phone tapping and e...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector