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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Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act 2005: FOI release

1. the number of women in Scotland protected from FGM as a result of work under this strategy and since the Act of 2005. 2. the number of incidents in Scotland where FGM was prevented as a result of work under this strategy and since the Act of 2005. 3. the number of incidents where women in Scotland who have experie...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Sale of Mungosdail Forest, Drimnin, in 2010: FOI release

Request if the SGRPID Oban Office have any documentation pertaining to the sale of Mungosdail Forest, Drimnin in 2010. I understand it was put up for sale by FCS in 2 lots. Lot 1 the forest, and Lot 2 a small field in a Sealed Bid. There was a separate section of access road sold under appropriation order. I further u...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Subsidies given to farms on Isle of Canna: FOI release

A list of all farming subsidies and grants given to farms on the Isle of Canna, between 6 March 2015 and 6 March 2018.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Extension to Glasgow Queen Street Station : EIR release

1. Email correspondence between Transport Scotland and Network Rail relating to the review of the new Queen Street station extension 2. Email correspondence between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers relating to the review of the new Queen Street station extension 3. Documentation outlining reasons for review ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.11 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Implementation of Programme for Government: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed/written notes, letters, calls, briefs or otherwise) where SpAds, Ministers or SCS offered advice on the implementation or political impact of Nicola Sturgeon's five 'PfG' ideas mentioned in Richard Rollisons email of 14/07/17.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30B 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details of the five Programme for Government ideas: FOI release

Details of the five 'PfG' ideas requested by the First Minister, as detailed in Richard Rollison's email of 14 July 2017. Information should include but not be limited to: any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, briefs or otherwise) between Nicola Sturgeon and Rollison mentioning o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.25 s.29(1) s.30B 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of homes built in Scotland from 2007: FOI release

The number of homes built in Scotland from 2007 to date that were built: 1. for affordable rent 2. for affordable home ownership 3. for social rent through Council ownership 4. for social rent through Housing Associations 5. for private rent through commercial Housing Associations 6. to be sold through the privat...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.6 s.75
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Bute House rental and repairs: FOI release

Could you please provide the following information: 1. The current amount paid monthly to NTS for the rental of Bute House. 2. Historic rental figures for Bute House 1999-2018. 3. Details of who is liable for cost of structural repairs to Bute House.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Performance management policy: FOI release

Is there any record, in Scotland, of someone being sacked on the basis of a grossly inappropriate adverse performance appraisal report described as indefensible by its own author,especially a report showing heavy signs of tampering?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Small Farm Grant Scheme: FOI release

Requested details are for activity under the Small Farm Grant Scheme for the period 1st May 2017 to date.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic

DSA and NAS claims to SAAS: FOI release

1. The number of University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Disability Student Award (DSA) Students that had an application for support from a National Autistic Society (NAS) worker made on their claim for support to SAAS for the following years, regardless if they took up the support: 2017-20182016-20172015-20162014-20...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

The following information relating to the Scottish National Investment Bank: 1. Under what authority did the F.M. initiate the project? 2. Under what authority did the F.M. set aside 500 million for the Bank? 3. How was Mr Higgins engaged, by who and what are the costs? Fees, expenses travel and entertainment. 4. W...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Shiant Island Recovery Project: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence pertaining to the Shiant Island Recovery Project

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 52 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Agreement: FOI release

An itemised list, with dates, of all derogations from or changes or amendments to the Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Agreement between The Scottish Ministers and Serco Caledonian Sleepers Ltd. Since May 2014; All published or unpublished documentation or recording of all such derogations, changes or amendments; A link to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-04-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Income tax for business: FOI release

Any letters or emails offering advice against income tax rises from business organisations to Nicola Sturgeon, Derek Mackay or Government Ministers in 2017 or 2018 to date.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Ministerial vehicles - make, model and fuel type: FOI release

How many ministerial vehicles are there? Please provide a breakdown of make and model as well as fuel type.

FOI released 70 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Category 1 defects identified on A82: EIR release

How many of the 44 Category 1 defects (between Drumnadrochit and Inverness) were repaired within the time specified within the BEAR Scotland contract, and the same for the further ten identified following the next inspection which I assume took place on either the 14th or 15th of February.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.40 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Installation and maintenance cost of A9 safety cameras: EIR release

I am writing to request information regarding the introduction of the Average Speed Cameras on the A9. I would like details of the exact cost of installation and maintenance,how much revenue has been made from Speeding fines since installation and what are the Statutory regulations for Average Speed camera signage. Can...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Budget allocated to A77 South of Ayrshire: EIR release

'It is noted that Scotland TranServ are currently proposing to undertaken remedial works on the A77 as a result of the recent weather conditions. We are pleased that works will be undertaken at Kirkoswald; between Girvan and Stranraer; and north of Kirkoswald. It may be the view of some that this level of deterioratio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

May 2016 Scottish Parliament election, Aberdeen Donside accounts: FOI release

A copy of the claim submitted by the Returning Officer for Aberdeen Donside in the 2016 Scottish Parliamentary Election, including forms A through L. I would also like to see all the annexes (A, B,C,D,E,F and G) submitted with Form G, and the invoice copy submitted to support the payment either to Idox or to Aberdeen C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence with BTP merger Joint Programme Board: FOI release

Copies of correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between the BTP merger Joint Programme Board (individual members and as a whole) and the Scottish Government, on the topic of further time being required to deliver BTP integration, from 1 Janua...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Basic disclosure check applications in England and Wales: FOI release

The last three financial years (14/15, 15/16 and 16/17) of checks relating to applicants living in England & Wales, broken down with the following: The number of basic check applications, split between male and female The number of basic checks, split between male and female that disclosed an unspent caution/convicti...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M8 road cleaning and litter collection: EIR release

The amount of littering along the M8 in Glasgow, essentially along its whole length in the city boundaries is shocking. How often is litter cleared from verges and land adjoining the motorway? Do you stipulate a minimum frequency of litter clearing by the companies you employ to maintain the trunk roads? How often are ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Medical Research Council funding for PACE trial: FOI release

Please could you tell me how much the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government Health Directorates donated to the QMUL PACE trial (http://www.wolfson.qmul.ac.uk/current-projects/pace-trial/#overview), a trial set up to research treatment into 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome'?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector