Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,726releases indexed
40,610attachments 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 3,257 released 1,591 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5165 s.20 4445 s.34(1) 3740 s.39(2) 3605 s.30 3008 s.17(1) 2948 s.25(1) 2532 s.10(4) 2067 s.11(2) 1624 s.2 1232 s.29(1) 1230 s.3 967

Timeline

2026-10 79 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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22,726 matching releases

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

Gender, race, disability and equal pay statements: FOI release

You asked for a range of data on staff numbers in specific earnings brackets against a number of protected characteristics. The precise wording of the request has been included at Annex A.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Budget, Payments and Inspections Admin section: FOI release

In relation to page 154 of the 'Scottish Budget: Draft Budget 2018-19', the line that reads 'Payments and Inspections Admin', I would like to acquire a regional breakdown for the figures quoted from the: a) 2016-17 Budgetb) 2017-18 Budgetc) 2018-19 Draft Budget I would also like to acquire a detailed breakdown of the...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Farming and rural, Public sector

New build development Oudenarde Bridge Of Earn: EIR release

You asked for the PAD assessment that led to the Oudenarde call-in direction (ref CIN-PAK-001).

FOI/EIR released 75 score correspondence ministers s.75
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): EIR release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): Written report and policy recommendations Electronically navigable user guide and technical references Electronically navigable final report Research summary -giving a wider look at what the fi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Traffic counts in Nairn: FOI release

Could you please advise where in the count the vehicles from the A939 travelling to Sainsbury's or the the Nairn Industrial estate (Tom Semple Road) and then returning to the A939 appears in the count? The A939 is a busy road connecting several housing areas and the southern countryside to the Town as well as being the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding provided to Stonewall Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the amount of funding provided to Stonewall in the financial years ended 31 March 2015 and 31 March 2016 and in the current financial year to date, and for what purpose this funding was provided.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.20
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Teachers funded by the Attainment Scotland Fund (ASF): FOI release

You asked for: 1. The total number of Attainment Scotland Fund (ASF) funded teachers 2. The total number of ASF-funded teachers employed on a. Permanent contractsb. temporary contracts of more than 1 yearc. temporary contracts of 1 year or less 3. The total number of ASF-funded teachers employed on Full Time contra...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts s.1
Published
2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Back to Work Allowance: FOI release

Can I see all correspondence and analysis relating to the Scottish Government's conclusion that it did not have the necessary vires to legislate for the Grant in its current form.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.28 s.29 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS in Scotland 2017 Audit Scotland report: FOI release

All draft copies of the Audit Scotland report NHS in Scotland 2017 sent to the Scottish Government and correspondence relating to those drafts (FoI/17/02497) and all correspondence between the Scottish Ministers, civil servants and special advisers and Audit Scotland about the report NHS in Scotland 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Accident at Dalrymple Road in Girvan: EIR release

An accident occurred at Dalrymple Road in Girvan just outside the Co-operative store. With reference to Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 please provide actual copies of any inspections, complaints and repair documentation held in relation to the accident location from 19 May 2015 to present.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.11(2) 14 attachments
Published
2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Applications to join the PVG Scheme: FOI release

Information in respect of Applications to join the PVG Scheme.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence briefings s.90
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Counting Officer accounts during the Scottish Independence Referendum: FOI release

I assume in the Independence Referendum that some of the Counting Officer claims were audited. Was there a protocol for that audit? Was it just a check that all the claims were plausibly supported or did the audit of a claim involve looking at the accounts used for election spending? Specifically, where a CO claimed an...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.4
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Public sector contracts awarded to Supported Businesses: FOI release

May I enquire how many public sector contracts have been awarded to Supported Businesses in Scotland over the last 24 months, either through competitive tendering or as a direct award, along with a list of these contracts?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Planning Decisions taken by Ministers: EIR release

You asked for information about Planning decisions taking by Ministers and what specific training the Minister has had.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Greener Scotland Advertising campaign: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government the following questions in relation to Greener Scotland marketing delivered by the Scottish Government Marketing team: Please can you confirm when the Greener Scotland Advertising contract was last tendered and how long the maximum contract period was for? If the previous contract per...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers contracts s.2
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Mortality within fish being transported for 2017 harvest: EIR release

Information on 'mortality within fish being transported for harvest during 2017'. Your request made specific reference to 'other correspondence' with Marine Harvest and other companies/parties concerning this subject area and followed on from a reply issued to you on 13 December 2017 in response to a previous request -...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

@ScotPolitik Twitter account: FOI release

1. Which twitter accounts either a. operated by the Scottish administration b. used in any official capacity by the administration c. used in anyway for administration purposes (such as broadcasting weather alerts or traffic alerts or similar information from government ministers) are currently blocking or muting m...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contingency planning regarding Carillion: FOI release

Information on those plans [to manage or eliminate risks associated with Carillion's difficulties] including the reasons and analysis which prompted the Scottish government to specifically target Carillion.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Upgraded section of road at Dundreggan on A887: EIR release

I refer to the recently upgraded section of the road at Dundreggan on the A887 and would appreciate the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000: 1. When were the works carried out? 2. Who carried out the works? 3. To what specification was the contractor requested to finish the road in terms ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Integrated Land Management Plans (ILMP) applications: FOI release

First, you asked for the administrative costs to the Scottish Government for the administration of Integrated Land Management Plans and Specialist Advice. Second, you asked for the number of applications there have been to the ILMP since its introduction and the number of advisory firms who have delivered these.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.33(1)
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Contractors for main routes in East Kilbride area: EIR release

'I continually have difficulty having contractors for main routes in the East Kilbride area respond to complaints. To assist me I would ask you for a map of the routes you have contracted out and information on the individual contractors. I would also request that you supply me with a record of the specification for r...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Non-invasive Prenatal Testing: FOI release

You asked for documentation relating to NIPT assessment, including, but not limited to: Initial project stages: Strategic Case Economic Case (1st draft) SWOT Analysis PRINCE2 Project Initiation Document

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A87 Trunk Road Structural Maintenance Schemes: EIR release

1. All reports and documents prepared by the roads maintenance team, including those held by contractors, in respect of the clean up operation following our client's accident; 2. All reports prepared by the roads maintenance team, including those held by contractors, in respect of oil spills along this stretch of road...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport