Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,724releases indexed
40,608attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,423partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,423 unclear 7,419 not held 3,256 released 1,590 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5165 s.20 4444 s.34(1) 3740 s.39(2) 3605 s.30 3008 s.17(1) 2947 s.25(1) 2530 s.10(4) 2067 s.11(2) 1624 s.2 1232 s.29(1) 1230 s.3 967

Timeline

2026-10 77 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 1,323 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 983 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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22,724 matching releases

ICT Spend for Government bodies: FOI release

ICT Spend for each Governmental body: the sum total of money spent on IT hardware; communications and networking; software licensing; outsourced IT services; internet connectivity; ongoing support and maintenance; consultancy and salaries of staff in the IT department; Total spend for each body: Total spend being any a...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost and duration of major IT projects: FOI release

The name, cost and duration of any major IT projects (total project value of over £100,000) undertaken by the Scottish Government or any of its arms-length organisations, NHS Scotland or its individual Boards, the Scottish Prison Service, Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service that began after 2011.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rape trials and convictions: FOI release

Information concerning the number of convictions of rape each year for the past five years or latest five years available. I would also like to request alongside this information for the number of rape trials within the same time period.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Changes to Dignity at Work policy in 2010: FOI release

The exchange of correspondence between trade union and Scottish government officials relating to changes made to the government's Dignity at Work policy in 2010. This should include minutes of meetings of the Partnership Board conducted in 2009 and 2010.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with North Ayrshire Council about Millport Pier: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence in 2017 which were sent by Scottish Government ministers and officials to North Ayrshire Council and also elected officials such as MPs, MSPs and Councilors regarding Millport Pier.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Applications for disclosure received from Serco Limited: FOI release

A monthly breakdown of applications received from Serco Limited, for the period 1st April to 31st December 2017, for (a) basic, (b) standard, (c) enhanced and (d) for PVG levels of disclosure; specifying only if known, whether these related to its Compass contracts for asylum seeker support services in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments made to National Union of Students: FOI release

You asked for any information held about payments made to the National Union of Students (NUS), its members and organisations, and any subsidiary organisations, specifically: National Union of Students (United Kingdom) NUS Holdings Ltd NUS Services Ltd NUS Media Ltd Epona Ltd NUS Students' Union Charitable Services NU...

FOI released 95 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

A77 from Whittlets roundabout to Stranraer: EIR release

The following information with regard to Transerve Scotland:- 1. For past five years i.e. from 20/12/2012 to date a detailed breakdown of the annual Revenue budget for the A77 from Whittlets roundabout to Stranraer for: a. Repair of the road b. Maintenance of the road 2. For the same period and place [as in 1 above...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4) s.12
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Registered property factors operating in Argyll and Bute: FOI release

The following information: First request - Property Factors Act 2011. Section 23(2). Ref. HOHP/PF/16/0079 Decision - The Tribunal determined that the factor has not complied with the Property Factor Enforcement Order dated 17th March 2017. Question - Was the above decision served on the Scottish Ministers in accordan...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers s.23(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Marine Licence Application for Moorings at Loch Etive: EIR release

Full details, including application forms, any correspondence with the applicant or any other party, and any supporting information for the following applications that appear on the MS-LOT Public Register. Information related to File Reference: 06599

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 20 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

GP surgery fees for travel consultation: FOI release

You asked whether your husband's GP surgery has a right to charge him a fee for a travel consultation.

FOI released 75 score correspondence contracts spending s.57 s.15 s.24(3) s.24(4) s.26(1) s.26(1E)(4)
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Gender balance on public boards – SAAS: FOI release

Information regarding gender balance on public boards. 1. At November 12 2015, how many men and and how many women were on the board of your organisation? 2. At November 12 2015, was the Chairperson (or person with an equivalent role) a man or a woman? 3. How many men and how many women are now on the board of your ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.1
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs train stations: EIR release

You asked for 'a breakdown of the meetings that the Minister for Transport and the Islands has had with all stakeholders regarding the potential re-opening of Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs train stations.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Discussions around charitable status of private schools: FOI release

All material held regarding any discussions around the charitable status of private schools in Scotland (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any other relevant documents) from January 2016 – present All material held regarding any di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Gender balance on public boards - Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

You stated that in November 2015 the First Minister made a commitment to work towards gender balance on all public boards in Scotland and asked Disclosure Scotland to supply you with information on the following: 1. At November 12 2015, how many men and how many women were on the board of your organisation? 2. At Nov...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Names of special advisers involved in FOI responses: FOI appeal

1. The name and role (preferably job title + department) of all senior civil servants, special advisers, press/communication officers, ministers and parliamentary liaison officers involved in answering the following FOI requests: FOI/15/01557, FOI/15/01791, FOI/15/01977, FOI/16/01644, FOI/16/02008, FOI/16/02132, FOI/17...

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Discussions between Kevin Stewart MSP and Andrew Kerr: EIR release

You asked for documentation and minutes of the discussions between Kevin Stewart MSP and Andrew Kerr, Chief Executive, and Leader of City of Edinburgh Council from their meeting on 22 August 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ban on use of electric shock dog collars: EIR release

Agendas, minutes, notes, correspondence relating to, and associated papers of meetings held by the Scottish Government where the meeting related to the sale, regulation or possibility of a ban on the use of electric collars (sometimes known as 'e-collars' or 'shock collars') dated between 1 January 2016 and 10 January ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Land Value Tax: FOI release

Email correspondence between Scottish Ministers on the possible introduction of land value tax Documentation outlining evidence and assessments of the feasibility of land value tax

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Reports submitted by approved tenancy deposit schemes: FOI release

Copies of the annual reports and quarterly performance reports submitted to the Scottish Government by each of the three approved tenancy deposit schemes in Scotland since their inception.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.45 s.1 s.2 s.33 18 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Number of staff employed by Education Scotland: FOI release

I am conducting a survey of wider employment trends in the Edinburgh area, and I am interested in confirming the number we have on record of 389 employees at the Education Scotland in Edinburgh, whether there are any plans for expansion or contraction in those numbers in the next year or months and any moves in office ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Complaints about NICS Heads of Service: FOI release

Information about the involvement of the Scottish Government in helping the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), in relation to complaints about the Head of NICS. Your specific question was: "I write to ask please for information about the percentage of complaints about NICS Heads of Service that have, over the yea...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road accidents recorded as serious or fatal: EIR release

1: Can you confirm how many working speed/safety cameras were in place and active on the A90 between Dundee and Stonehaven between September 1st and October 30th 2017. 2: Can you state how many accidents recorded as Serious or Fatal occurred during this time frame. 3: Can you state how many accidents recorded as Seri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

VMS/sightings fishing data for ICES rectangles 47F1/48F1: EIR release

VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES rectangles 47F1 and 48F1 for the entirety of 2017? If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear Type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

Future farm payment model post Brexit: FOI release

Email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the announcement by Michael Gove at the Oxford Farming Conference 2018 relating to the future of farm payments; email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to a plan outlining a future farm p...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector