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

500 Miles Carole Smillie CPR advertising campaign: FOI release

Information on the total cost of the 500 Miles Carole Smillie CPR advertising campaign. Including all fees, prior consultancy, media slot costs, royalty payments etc etc.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES-Rectangles 49E5/49E6: EIR release

'The following VMS and sightings fishing data: ICES Rectangles 49E5 and 49E6 from 2013 until the latest year available? If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed We understand that some of the information may need to be redacted.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 85 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Hospitality provided at Bute House 2015 to 2018: FOI release

'Any recorded cost, estimated or actual, of refreshments /entertainment / hospitality provided at Bute House for members of the Scottish Government or guests – in the last three financial years.'

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Monthly performance reports for APS providing Baby Boxes: FOI release

Schedule 4, section 2. of the contract with APS to provide Baby Boxes notes the supplier must provide a Monthly Performance Report. A copy of the monthly performance report for each month since the full contract started in August 2017.

FOI released 100 score correspondence contracts s.2 10 attachments
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Production costs of 'any veg goes frittata': FOI release

'You asked for information on a short 45 second video produced by Whitespace Edinburgh for publication on social media and hosted on http://www.greenerscotland.org called 'any veg goes frittata'. You asked to be provided with costs associated with the production of this video and associated creative development and an...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Administration Budget 2018 to 2019: FOI release

Is it now permissible to increase the SG DRC budget by transferring financial provision from budgets for programme expenditure? If so, to what extent has the SG DRC budget for 2018-19 been increased in this way?.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Safety inspections and defect summaries for M77 Northbound: EIR release

Copies of the following: Reports of the inspection history, Safety inspections, Safety patrols, Defects, Repairs to the M77 northbound between Jct 5 and Jct 4 Time frame: 15/01/2018 until 16/02/2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of FOI requests received in March 2018: FOI release

1. The total number of FOI requests received. 2. The total number of FOI requests which were deemed to require ministerial sign off or approval. 3. The total number of FOI requests in which one or more special advisers were in any way involved in the response. The time period for this information: requests received ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Businesses in Scotland that are EU-owned: FOI release

a) UK/Scottish companies that have been taken over by mainland EU companies b) The number of roles in our companies now filled by EU people born outside Scotland

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Burncrooks water treatment works, East Dunbartonshire: EIR release

East Dunbartonshire - Burncrooks water treatment works. Copy of correspondence between agencies, national bodies and SG regarding assessment of this case. Copies of "all correspondence that was generated between agencies that will include national bodies and Scottish Government when carrying out a proper assessment of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recruitment at the Scottish Social Security Agency: FOI release

The business cases/documents explaining the reasons for the recruitment of temporary staff to the Scottish Social Security Agency, in particular, those listed here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315502 https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.30
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's purchasing system: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Government's purchasing system (your specific questions are answered separately below).

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-11
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff employed in communications 2015 to 2017: FOI release

1. The number of full time press office/news desk/media relations staff employed by the Scottish Government during the years 2015, 2016 and 2017. 2. The total wage bill of the above staff, broken down by year. 3. The number of contracts awarded to external public relations/marketing companies/individuals by the Scott...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.12
Published
2018-05-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of Ministerial resignations from government since 1999: FOI release

A list of all Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers who have resigned from their posts in government, from 1999-present, and what reasons they gave for having done so.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-10
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Grant for Bo'ness and Area Community Bus Association: FOI release

Information regarding the Bo'ness and Area Community Bus Association SCIO. 1. How much money in grant funding, service level payments or agreements from January 2015 to the present day has been paid to this organisation, 2. Has Transport Scotland supplied any vehicle on loan or gifted to this organisation from Januar...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.33
Published
2018-05-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total expenditure on stationary in 2017 to 2018: FOI release

What expenditure the Scottish Government as a whole spent on stationery in a year. I am content with FY 16/17 if data is unavailable for this last financial period.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-10
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Train services from Rutherglen and Cambuslang stations: FOI release

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

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Staff numbers and diversity characteristics: FOI release

1. The distribution of all Scottish Government staff across pay scales and by cross-reference to some of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010; and 2. National level data, from at least 2010 to the present, on homelessness applications received from people who identify as disabled, BME, LGB an...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.1
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Plans to impose parking charges at Sumburgh Airport: FOI release

All information held on plans to impose parking charges at Sumburgh Airport including all correspondence with Highlands and Islands Airports Limited including the proposal to impose car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport. You also requested details of any complaints, correspondence with stakeholders (including the Sum...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cybersecurity analysts in the Scottish Government 2015-2018: FOI release

The number of cybersecurity analysts in our department during different time periods between 2015 and 2018. How many cybersecurity analysts who have left and joined the department (please specify both how many left and how many joined).over the period of 1st Jan 2015 and 1st Jan 2018, For the purpose of clarity, you ...

FOI released 70 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

E-counting contract and associated correspondence with Aberdeen Council: FOI release

1. The draft contract supplied in autumn 2016 by the Scottish Government to Aberdeen City Council or to the returning officer appointed by Aberdeen City Council per RPA 1983 s41(1), with any accompanying documentation and covering letter, for the supply of electronic counting services by CGI Group and their contractors...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.10 s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Average daily traffic at A90 Persley Bridge, Aberdeen: FOI release

The total average daily traffic vehicle movements in each direction, for each month in each of the last three years, at the A90 Persley Bridge in Aberdeen (the bridge itself, or nearest point on A90 The Parkway that is monitored).

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total cost of running the Saltire Prize: FOI release

the total cost incurred by the Scottish Government of running the Saltire Prize since it was announced by former First Minister Alex Salmond in April 2008; and if possible, a breakdown of costs relating to the prize. If this is not possible within the FoI time or costs limit, please provide only the total figure.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Offences under section 363(2)&(4) of Communication Act 2003: FOI release

'Could you give me the number of: people receiving a non court disposal for offences under Section 363(2)&(4) of the Communication Act 2003, by local authority & gender people prosecuted in Justice of the Peace courts, where main charge under Section 363(2)&(4) of the Communication Act 2003, by local authority Finall...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.36 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector