Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,710releases indexed
40,592attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,417partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,417 unclear 7,415 not held 3,254 released 1,588 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5161 s.20 4440 s.34(1) 3737 s.39(2) 3601 s.30 3007 s.17(1) 2945 s.25(1) 2530 s.10(4) 2065 s.11(2) 1623 s.2 1231 s.29(1) 1230 s.3 965

Timeline

2026-10 63 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 980 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 966 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 705 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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22,710 matching releases

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty Project: EIR release

For the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: 1. What provisions have been made for tourist signage: What content will be displayed on these signs? Will tourists routes be signed? Will nearby national parks, National Trust properties and Historic Scotland properties be signed? 2. How many matrix broads/variable message...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.4
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, River Don bridge: EIR release

Can you please tell me the latest estimated opening date of the AWPR. Please send me a copy of the highest level project plan with major milestones, including the completion of the River Don bridge. Will it be opened in sections?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Isle of Man Government changes Scallop fishing rules: EIR release

Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between Scottish Ministers and the Isle of Man Government regarding the scallop fishing rules change by the Isle of Man Government Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between the Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon regarding the scallop...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence ministers s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of Burns Supper in Brussels: FOI release

The costs of the Scottish Government Burns Supper in Brussels on 22 January 2018, where the dinner was held and the costs of travel and accommodation for Fiona Hyslop and any other Scottish Government representatives that attended the dinner. I would also like to ask for the full list of attendees to the dinner.

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Planning permission appeals made to DPEA: FOI release

How many planning permission appeals were made to the Scottish Government Planning and Environmental Division from Property Developers from January 2017 until December 2017? (The term 'Property Developers' refers to a person/company that make money by building houses). How many of the above planning permission appeals...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ferries procurement review stakeholder engagement: FOI release

Only 2 locations, Stornoway and Benbecula are CHFS specific. TS would appear to assume, that meetings in Oban and Glasgow would cover the rest of the CHFS network…Please forward a copy of, (alt link to) the minutes of these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data: EIR release

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data, specifically species counts from semi-quantitative/single pass surveys or the first pass of a quantitative survey – if available. For the most recent 10 years – or near enough. In your intial request you asked that the data include should include; species, abundance, date, location;...

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

Part-time lights operating on Raigmore Interchange, Inverness: EIR release

"Please note that one of our Policyholders was involved in an incident on the Raigmore Interchange, Inverness on 4/8/17. We believe the time of incident to be just before 4pm. We have been advised that the traffic lights do not become operational until 4pm in this area. I have attached some images from the accident ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Traffic accident data for A92 trunk road: EIR release

"I have recently requested data from you but I would like to expand the time frame that I am researching and therefore require additional data. I would be very grateful if you could provide me with the following information for the A92 trunk road: Road traffic accident data Including locations, severity, no. of vehic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LED lighting spend and High Mast Lighting replacement: EIR release

Information on an FOI basis on Scotland Transerv and how they are procuring their Street Lighting LED Lanterns as I believe they are not getting best value and not carrying out an open tender process whilst spending Public Money given to them by Transport Scotland. Question – 1. Please provide details on all Scotland...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.5 s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine licence applications in Millport Bay area: EIR release

Marine licence applications submitted in the past 3 years in the Millport Bay area (including surrounding area of the Cumbraes and out to Hunterston).

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 22 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Grants paid to members of Scottish Environment Link: FOI release

The following information: 1. Can you please provide information regarding all monies, including grants, paid by Scottish Government to members of Scottish Environment Link between the beginning of 2005 to the end of 2017? These should include amounts paid, the organisation's name and the reason for the funding being ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Expressions of interest for a district heating loan: FOI release

How many expressions of interest have been made for a district heating loan under the District Heating Loan Fund between 2011 and 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Marine Scotland's use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

A series of 21 questions about Marine Scotland's past and current policies and practices regarding fish farms, including the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices ("ADDs").

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 Dualling project apprenticeships: EIR release

a) The number of apprenticeships delivered along the A9 Dualling project and b) the number of apprenticeships promised by contractors along the various stretches of the A9 Dualling.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Costs of Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board meeting: FOI release

The costs of the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board meeting on the 13 December, minutes and the agenda of the meeting and the agenda and date of the next meeting of the board.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence meetings spending
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Changes to greening rules by EU: EIR release

Email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and civil servants regarding changes to greening rules by the EU, between dates 1/1/16-25/2/18.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Meetings with leader of Glasgow City Council: FOI release

A list of meetings, the attendance and minutes of any meetings between the leader of Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and/or the First Minister of Scotland between May 2017 and the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Traffic lights operating on Myrekirk roundabout in Dundee: EIR release

Reported faults in respect of the traffic lights operating on the Myrekirk roundabout in Dundee affecting said lights on 18 July 2017 Details of maintenance carried out on the traffic lights at the above location between 18/07/17 and 25/07/17

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Sub-contractors working on the Baby Box scheme: FOI review

1. Details of all audits which have been carried out to ensure that sub-contractors working on the Baby Box scheme are adhering to the ethical standards stipulated in the contract with the APS Group. In each case, please outline what measures were carried out to check on standards, which company was involved, and what ...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector