Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,694releases indexed
40,568attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,413partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,413 unclear 7,410 not held 3,249 released 1,586 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5159 s.20 4437 s.34(1) 3736 s.39(2) 3598 s.30 3005 s.17(1) 2942 s.25(1) 2527 s.10(4) 2064 s.11(2) 1623 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1230 s.3 962

Timeline

2026-10 47 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 1,321 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 704 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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Sanitary products in schools, colleges and universities: FOI release

Information on what the Scottish Government expects the cost to be for providing sanitary products in schools, colleges and universities, and for information relating to communications about access to free sanitary products between SG officials and local authority, college and university representatives between August ...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Impact of cleaner fish: EIR release

Information on discussions on cleaner fish (including wrasse and lumpsuckers) and impacts on wild fish since 1 January 2017. Please include information on the licenses issued to fishermen and data on landings. Please include information on discussions on "what needs to be put in place before the fishery starts in Apri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

New Year Message from Keith Brown MSP: FOI release

Email correspondence between Keith Brown and Scottish Government officials relating to the announcement 'AWPR - New Year message from Keith Brown' between 1 August 2017 and 31 December 2017. Minutes from meetings with Keith Brown, Scottish Government, Transport Scotland and AWPR contractors, between 1 January 2017 and ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Gritters deployed on the A82: EIR release

I am officially logging a Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 on the Gritters tracking devices deployed on the A82 on Thursday night 25th January 2018 into Friday morning 26th January 2018. I would like: A breakdown of the exact times the vehicles were deployed? How many times the stretch or road between bells...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Analysis of Scottish Labour tax and spending policy: FOI release

Scottish Government analysis carried out into the Scottish Labour tax and spending policy announced by the party on 30 January 2018.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

Confirmation of the total number of application forms to join the electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland Confirmation of the total number of applicants accepted to the trial Confirmation of the total number of applicants not accepted to the trial Of those applicants who have been accepted to the trial, confi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Joint Programme Board to integrate British Transport Police: FOI release

Minutes and agendas for every meeting of the Joint Programme Board (JPB) to integrate the British Transport Police (BTP) in Scotland into Police Scotland. Any estimation made by the Scottish Government and/or the JPB of the costs of setting up a segregated pension fund(s) for current British Transport Police officers a...

FOI transferred 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Building Standards Review Group: FOI release

Information on the Building Standards Review Group chaired by Paul Stollard. 1. Who is involved in the Review Group actively as well as any other external industry experts/consultees? 2. When are the next scheduled meetings and what is on the agenda? 3. Where can I get records of the group's work, meeting minutes et...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon escape from Grieg Seafood's farm, Loch Snizort: EIR release

Information on any escape incidents on the Isle of Skye during 2018, in particular, details of the alleged escape of 50,000 salmon from Grieg Seafood's farm at Loch Snizort.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

General Teaching Council for Scotland: FOI review

Any advice or other material (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or proposed replacement of the GTCS Any communication (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or the proposed replacement of the GTCS Details - including all supporting documents - of any meetings at...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Applications made under HEEPS Equity Loan: FOI release

Under the HEEPS Equity Loan: How many applications have been made? how many qualified for the equity Loan? How many of these applications have been granted for energy efficiency improvements? How many of these applications have been granted for renewable energy installs? How many of these applications have been grante...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.37 s.3 s.2
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

HEEPS Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme: FOI release

How many applications were received for the HEEPS Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme and how many of these applications were granted?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Flag flying policy: FOI release

I am in possession, via the Scottish Government website, of the two "Days for Hoisting Flags on Building of the Scottish Government" documents, the 2010 version 14 (valid from April 2010) and the 2018 version valid from this month version 23. I would be grateful if you will answer a few queries; Who was responsible f...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic

Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications Act: FOI release

Information in relation to the following report: An evaluation of section 1 of the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012, The University of Stirling, ScotCen Social Research, The University of Glasgow. 1. Who funded the report, and the research on which it was based? 2. H...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.1 s.6
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic

Cost of running Scotland House in London: FOI release

The following information relating to Scotland House in London: A: A full breakdown of the running costs to date. I appreciate that the facility only opened in April 2017 so a projection of annual running costs would be helpful. B: A list of the costs associated with the set-up of Scotland House. C: The most recent ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings spending
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

St. James Quarter Edinburgh Growth Accelerator agreement: FOI release

The St James Quarter Edinburgh Growth Accelerator agreement and seeking access to the agreements made by the Scottish Government as part of the above Growth Accelerator, including any associated Scottish Government Grant Offers, the Growth Accelerator Agreement, and any associated agreements entered into by or on behal...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.17(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Public buildings flag policy: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence with the following bodies about the Scottish Government's policy on hoisting flags on public buildings between January 2016 and 23 January 2018: i. Historic Environment Scotland ii. The British Army

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38 s.17 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Flag flying guidance 2010-2017: FOI release

Any internal communications or guidance sent to Scottish Government buildings and agencies between 2010 and 2017 in relation to flag flying protocols. In particular, has the Scottish Government including any of its ministers or civil servants, ever instructed civil servants working at Scottish Government buildings and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17 18 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Flag flying instructions for 2018: FOI release

Flag flying instructions Scotland altered for 2018 re Union Flag In view of the recent press coverage of the above subject, and the apparent difference between 2017 and 2018 instructions, I would like to be advised of the following details: 1. When and where was the decision taken to have a new arrangement for 2018? ...

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.7 s.8
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with household of HM Queen on flags: FOI release

All correspondence since 2009 between the Scottish Government and the household of HM the Queen on the subject of flags and their display.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ward 15 Royal Alexandra Hospital Paisley: FOI release

What communications were there between the Health Secretary and/or the Scottish Government and local representatives Mhairi Black MP, George Adam MSP and Tom Arthur MSP in relation to ward 15 of Royal Alexandra Hospital Paisley since September 2015? Please provide a copy of all correspondence, and details of what actio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector