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

Tender for document scanning contract: FOI release

'Further to my emails with regards to Document Scanning work being sent to Redrock Document Processing Limited Can you advise when/if the content of the Framework i.e. the Document Scanning tender will be put out for tender as the Company awarded the work and indeed the work valued at £625000 in November 2017 was disso...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

10-Journey Flexipass Tickets on Smartcard: FOI release

Information regarding Flexipass tickets for use with the ScotRail's Smartcard. The first point you asked was when did 10 Journey Flexipass Tickets become available for use with Smartcard? What value of travel purchased through Flexipass has subsequently been lost through expiry of Tickets? How many complaints have bee...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government research expenditure: FOI release

1. Scottish Government spending on polling and market research (including quantitative and qualitative research) in each year from 2011 to 2017; 2. For a list of firms that carried out polling and research on behalf of the Scottish Government in 2014-17; 3. For a list of polls or market research projects carried out ...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Average traffic speeds for M8 J26 to J19: EIR release

Do you have 2018 speeds for period November 2017 to Jan 2018 to compare? Can you also annotate these more recent winter months on the graphs? It is the traffic flows over this winter that seem to be particularly slow and traffic jams eastbound at night used to occur sometimes but they seem to be occurring all the time ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8 on Eastbound Carriageway: fatal incident report: EIR release

'I would like a copy of the report into the investigation that Transport Scotland said would be undertaken following a fatal RTA on the M8 in 2009, as stated in this news report: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7844476.stm Could you also clarify if the Health and Safety Executive were involved in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Proposed ban on exporting live animals outwith UK: EIR release

(a.) Advice received by Scottish Ministers which informed their recent decision not to support a UK wide ban on the export of live animals outside of the UK, including advice not only from agricultural departments, but also that from the Scottish Government animal welfare division and any other advice received by Minis...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

XC non-compliances relating to pigs, cattle and sheep: FOI release

*For the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017: The number of XC non-compliances in Scotland relating to SMR 6 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Pigs) SMR 7 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Cattle) and SMR 8 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Sheep/goats ) For each XC non-complia...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Education Scotland employee information 2015 to 2018: FOI release

Information relating to Education Scotland (ES) staff working between January 2015 to the present day. Please provide results by email in an Excel format attachment. 1. How many staff have been suspended? Please provide a breakdown for the length of time each suspension was. Please provide a breakdown for when the sus...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

1. Was a Disability Equality impact assessment undertaken of the footway at the top of the Bogs Brae prior to the commencement of the proposal for the M74/M8/M73 upgrade? 2. What consideration, if any, was made, to widening and improving the footway at the top of the Bogs Brae at the initial design and planning of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Budget for pilot of universal basic income: FOI release

Does the SG budget for pilots of Universal Basic Income include any provision for additional funding to councils over and above £250,000?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Primary and Secondary Education policy: FOI release

Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the Prince of Wales or his representatives regarding education policy and/or educational provision in Scotland relating to primary and secondary education. Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the following organisations: ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Tearfund Scotland incident report: FOI review

Copies of all correspondence including but not limited to, emails, notes of telephone calls, letters, reports and publications concerning allegations of sexual abuse, prostitution or sexual misconduct on Scottish government funded aid or international development projects, or concerning officials, workers or volunteers...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Flag flying policy documents: FOI release

Individual versions of the flag flying policy documents from number one through to 22.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Organisational structure of the Protocol and Honours team: FOI release

1. What is the organisational structure of the Protocol and Honours team? No names necessary just the positions. 2. Who in the Scottish Government/Parliament is the responsible elected and appointed director/manager/officer? I.e. who does the highest officer I the team report to? 3. Who does the team take instruction...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Draft Budget 2018 to 2019: FOI release

You asked for details of any bids made by Scottish Government agencies to Ministers between the 2018-19 Draft Budget and the passing of Stage 3 regarding any changes to their department's budget.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Appointment letters of planning appeal reporters: EIR release

1. "True copies" of the appointment letter of Planning Appeal Reporters, and in particular that of Mr Scott Ferrier. For the avoidance of doubt, I require "true copies" of all letters of appointment for current Planning Appeal Reporters; 2. Confirmation of the Scottish Administration's aspirations on Onshore Wind Turb...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme: Submission by Aberdeenshire Council: EIR release

1. We would therefore be grateful if you would provide us with copies of the documentation submitted to you by Aberdeenshire Council, so that we can ensure that our objections were duly considered by Scottish Ministers as required by the Act. 2. Please provide us with a copy of the methodology/evaluation criteria you ...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Analysis of penalties imposed by the European Commission: FOI release

Any documentation outlining analysis of the risk of penalties charged by the European Commission for not complying with regulations following missed payments in 2016. Any correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government officials discussing analysis of the risk of penalties charged by the European Commission...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic

Correspondence with the Scottish Fiscal Commission: FOI release

Any correspondence in 2017 or 2018 between Scottish Government Ministers, special advisers or senior civil servants and anyone at the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding GDP growth projections, productivity projections or income tax revenue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Annual returns to HM Treasury: FOI release

The annual returns sent to HM Treasury from the Scottish Government about Financial Transactions investments in each of the last five years where applicable.

FOI released 95 score correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-30
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funding allocated to local authorities for social care: FOI release

Information regarding a number of cash funds from the Scottish Government: Social Welfare Fund announced by Nicola Sturgeon in 2012 Islands Housing Fund running till 2021 Rare Medicines Fund in 2013-2015 NHS performance Fund, announced by John Swinney to cut NHS waiting times Employability Fund announced by Angela Con...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2018-04-30
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence dates relating to Professor Muftah Eljamel: FOI release

The dates of all correspondence received by the Scottish Government and its ministers regarding Muftah Salem Eljamel, the former Neurosurgeon who worked for NHS Tayside.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-30
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Annual Procurement Report 2017 to 2018: FOI release

Requested information: (a) when will your organisation publish your annual procurement report for 2017-18; and (b) I would be grateful for a copy of the annual procurement report for 2017-18.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-04-30
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic