Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,718releases indexed
40,602attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,421partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,421 unclear 7,418 not held 3,254 released 1,589 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5163 s.20 4442 s.34(1) 3739 s.39(2) 3603 s.30 3008 s.17(1) 2946 s.25(1) 2530 s.10(4) 2066 s.11(2) 1624 s.2 1231 s.29(1) 1230 s.3 966

Timeline

2026-10 71 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 981 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 967 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 658 releases · 25.6 avg days
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22,718 matching releases

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

Water bailiffs: FOI release

A) The number of warranted bailiffs appointed by Scottish Ministers between 1st January 2013 and 1st January 2018 for Scotland as a whole and for the catchment under the control of RCFMT. B) Alongside this we wish to know the precise number of bailiffs per association or club that have a system relationship with the s...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Average time a trustee is in place: FOI release

The average time a trustee is in place from initial date of award of bankruptcy until the trustee's final discharge from 1 April 2010 until 31 March 2016.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland on-bus surveys: FOI release

Questions about your recent experience with a Transport Scotland representative on-board bus surveyor. 1. What my data is being used for? 2. Is it compulsory to hand over your card for scanning?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

SuDS ponds serving M8 junction 6 at Newhouse: EIR release

I am writing to request design documentation associated with the recently constructed SuDS ponds currently serving the M8 junction 6 at Newhouse, as detailed in the attached document which I obtained from your website.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 14 attachments
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Group reviewing proposed citizens basic income: FOI release

Can you please advise the group who are reviewing the proposed citizens basic income of £11,500 for pensioners, £9,000 per adult with £4,600 to parents with a child discussed in this article? [Daily Mail article of 13 February 2018] Can you also advise when the group are scheduled to meet and present their final recomm...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Invitations to Tender for ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper: FOI release

1. i. any or all correspondence between Transport Scotland and Serco Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (SCSL) relating to the withdrawal of the shared sleeper cabin option for single travellers; ii. any or all correspondence held in Transport Scotland relating to this change including but not limited to the initial request, int...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Bankruptcy restriction orders contested in court: FOI release

1. Please can you confirm the number of bankruptcy restriction orders that been contested in court by the debtor against the AiB since 1st January 2008 until the present day? 2. How many of these contested BRO's made by debtors were successful i.e. the BRO was either not granted against the debtor, certain allegations...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence briefings s.17(1)
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Income payments order for discharged debtors: FOI release

1. Can a discharged debtor be served with an income payments order? I reference Section 32 of The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 for information. 2. If so, what circumstances would warrant such a move by the debtor's ex trustee? 3. What documents, guidelines or codes of practice do trustees in bankruptcy have access ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence briefings spending s.32 s.32A s.90 s.32(2) s.4 s.6 s.15
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Costs associated with a social media campaign: FOI release

Information relating to a Scottish Government social media campaign which features on www.scotland.org. The website has hosted US-based travel/food writers who are prominent on social media. The first was Jo Stougaard, followed by Mark Miller & Ethan Heathcote, then Lindsey Hughes. I am seeking information relating t...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of Freedom of Information requests received: FOI release

In 2017: What was the number of Freedom of Information requests received by the Scottish Government? What was the number of Freedom of Information requests refused by the Scottish Government? What was the average response time by answering a Freedom of Information request? The amount of received requests answered w...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.16 s.12(1) s.17(1) s.18 s.10 s.14 s.19
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Annual rail fare increases: FOI release

Clarity on which body sets the annual fare increases in Scotland Clarity on how the process for calculating the annual rise works

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total costs of projects with PFI model funding: FOI release

How much interest and charges the Scottish tax payers will pay and have paid thus far, in total where projects have been delivered, or are being delivered currently through private finance initiatives. In short: A list of government deliveries where PFI was the preferred funding model, be it schools, hospitals, bridge...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communications with Scottish Council for Independent Schools: FOI release

Copies of any communication between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools from January 2015 – present and excluding materials related to Scottish Government working groups unless those groups relate specifically to the operations of private schools (so, for example, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 20 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Vessels caught illegally fishing: EIR release

How many vessels have been caught illegally fishing, in the 17 inshore Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and 25 Inshore Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), for the years, a) 2007, b) 2008, c) 2009, d) 2010, e) 2011, f) 2012, g) 2013, h) 2014, i) 2015, j) 2016, and k) 2017? You further clarified that ...

FOI/EIR released 70 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Accidents and road closures on A9: EIR release

Information on how many accidents / road closures there was on the A9 for December 2017? To which you clarified the location of your request on 15 January; From Inverness to Perth.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics: FOI release

Any correspondence between any minister or staff member of Culture, Tourism and Major Events Directorate and Creative Scotland regarding Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics (FREIGHT DESIGN (SCOTLAND) LIMITED of 49 Virginia Street, Glasgow, G1 1TS) between July, 2010 and September 2017'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector