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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Shared services provision across public sector: FOI release

a) How the Scottish Government offer a 'shared service' offering to public bodies eg procurement support/training etc - why do you think this is not displacement of the private market? b) How much money do SG make from this service? c) Why is the service not delivered by private sector who can deliver this and frankl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.36(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Maintenance records for the M73 southbound: EIR release

We request copy of the maintenance records for the M73 southbound, just beyond junction 2. We also request copy of any reports/complaints. Please also confirm how often the condition of the road is/should be checked. Records should be for the period 6 months prior to the 06/02/2017 and the period of 1 month after.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Careless, inconsiderate or antisocial driving: FOI release

Information 'relative to fines, prosecutions, confiscation of vehicles, etc', in connection with efforts to tackle 'boy racers'. As you will appreciate, the term 'boy racers' is a subjective one, without any precise definition in law or policy. I have understood your request to relate to careless, inconsiderate or anti...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.3 s.34 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Handling of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

1. Any policies, guidelines or guidance related to the handling of Freedom of Information requests by Special Advisers; 2. Details of correspondence relating to Freedom of Information requests which have been sent to the Scottish Government email account or email list "FoI SpAdS PO" – a list with the subject lines and...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Delays in starting community payback order work placements: FOI release

A breakdown of the time delay between the imposition and start of community payback order work placements for the year 2016-17 and also the longest single delay in starting a work placement.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Communications with special advisors regarding Mark McDonald MSP: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving Scottish Government special advisers discussing Mark McDonald in October and November 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence special advisers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Procurement Hosting Services Framework: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Procurement Hosting Services Framework; 1. Value of procurements awarded on the framework since inception, 2. Number & value of procurements responded to by (all suppliers), 3. Number and value of procurements won by (all suppliers), 4. Maximum and minimum bid value of each procuremen...

FOI released 100 score correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bus companies receiving Bus Services Operators Grant: FOI release

A list of bus companies in Scotland that are recipients of the Bus Services Operators Grant (BSOG) and for the total amounts received by each claimant for the last 3 years.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence spending s.22 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Salmon farming in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information on the storage and transport of dead salmon since 1 January 2015. 2. Correspondence with the "three main salmon producers in Shetland" including proposals to set up a waste handling facility. 3. Information on how "each farming area will establish a macerating and ensiling point where fish waste can be...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fast-track route into teaching for high-quality graduates: FOI release

The number of bids the Scottish Government received for its tender for a new fast-track route into teaching for high-quality graduates, who the bids came from, and copies of each of the proposals (including all documents related to the winning bid).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Handling of a Freedom of Information response: FOI release

You asked for all internal communications and information prepared relating to the freedom of information request: FOI/18/00091.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Congestion levels on M8 motorway: EIR release

Ascertain why the levels of congestion on the M8 have been so bad eastbound in the evening this winter. Also any reports or evaluation carried out on congestion on the M8 in the last 3 years and the causes, including the design of the M8 M74 junction would also be of interest. To which you clarified the location of yo...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A77 Inspection Report: EIR release

With respect to the November A77 2017 inspection, can you please advise if the inspection has now been completed and if so can the report be made available please. I have also noted in your response that you undertook to investigate the existence of Stage 3 and Stage 4 audit information with Amey. Could you update me o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A85 road defects by Glen Ogle farm: EIR release

The defect on Glen Ogle which has had numerous repairs. I would request how much time and money has been spent in the last 12 months on this defect. Could you also tell me why just south of Glen Ogle farm, uneven road signs have appeared at a section of road that has been breaking up for the two months. Surely the road...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

UK university applications rates report published by UCAS: FOI release

Any communications relating to Scottish Government response to UK applications rates by the January deadline published by UCAS, including discussion and drafting of the specific press release published on the Scottish Government website on 5 February 2018, and any other wider communication plan, messaging documents, co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Human Rights Defender Fellowship in Autumn 2018: FOI release

All information (to be sent to you by email) pertaining to the source breakdown for the financial outlay involved in the Scottish Human Rights Defender Fellowship in Autumn 2018. Following a request for clarification of the information you sought, you stated that you would like a financial breakdown of the source of al...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Labour Market Information for ADHD, ASD, ASN: FOI release

1. Do you collect data on the number of individuals with a diagnosis of ADHD: a. in full-time employment b. in full-time employment, by sector c. out of work/unemployed d. receiving out-of-work benefits e. in further education. 2. If so, can we see this data, in a comparison with those without a diagnosis of ADHD...

FOI released 75 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

South West Scotland Transport Study 2018: FOI release

Information concerning the South West Scotland Transport Study to be undertaken in 2018, will it have a particular focus upon the trunk road connectivity to the port of Cairnryan, the terms of reference of the study, whether the study consultants will be required to drive along the A75 and the reporting timetable for t...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents on B9006 by severity and surface condition: FOI release

Information relating to road accidents on the B9006. Please advise how many road accidents have been recorded on the B9006 in the last 10 years and the severity of those accidents. If you record causes of accidents, please advise how many road accidents recorded there were caused by black ice, snow or water on the ro...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Location of Wrasse catches: FOI release

Information held by Marine Scotland or the Scottish Government showing the location of wrasse catches in Scottish waters after 2015.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Illegal disposal of waste (fly-tipping) in Scotland: EIR release

'Information on how many prosecutions and convictions have been made for the illegal disposal of waste (fly-tipping) in Scotland in the past 15 years? My understanding is that this offence falls under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. For each conviction, can you say what punishment/disposal was given? I am parti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust: FOI release

If any Scottish Government ministers or other official representatives of the Scottish Government met with trustees or other members of the East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust to discuss the latter's intention to lodge a formal application under the community right to buy legislation in respect of the 100,000 acre...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funding delivered by the Scottish Growth Scheme: FOI release

The precise amount of funding delivered by the Scottish Growth Scheme under its original remit as a provider of loans and guarantees. Please note: this is not a request for the amount of equity funding provided by the Scottish Growth Scheme.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector