Scottish Government FOI Index

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

Aberdeen, Anstruther and Eyemouth port vessel lists: FOI release

Vessel lists for a number of ports in the Aberdeen, Anstruther and Eyemouth districts. Following our telephone conversation on 16 January 2018 you also asked for the same covering the Peterhead and Fraserburgh districts.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Role of Peter Murrell in the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked: Does Mr Peter Murrell hold any official position in the Scottish Government? Does Mr Peter Murrell undertake any official duties on behalf of the Scottish Government or has he undertaken any such duties in the past? Does Mr Peter Murrell receive ANY FORM of financial payment, including expenses, from the Sc...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel lists: FOI release

Vessel lists for all the creeks in the Aberdeen, Anstruther, Eyemouth, Fraserburgh and Peterhead districts.

FOI released 70 score correspondence

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Craigendoran Sewer Rising Main replacement project: EIR release

"….environmental information held by Marine Scotland relative to the foreshore area of the town and its environs is provided to us in electronic format." The information requested relates to "…the project I have in mind was the new pipework that connects the Scottish Water foul water pumping network along the foreshore...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bankruptcy Restriction Order investigation: FOI release

You asked for details of any investigations carried out by the Accountant in Bankruptcy (the Accountant) in relation to a breach of a Bankruptcy Restriction Order (BRO) by Malcolm Scott.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.56A

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate's aquatic animal health surveillance inspection: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish relating to diseases and mortalities since 1 January 2017, to include correspondence, letters, photos and other data on mortalities and diseases in cleaner fish during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Water fountains on Scottish Government estate: EIR release

The street address - or if not possible, as precise a location as is possible - for all fountains (whether those are drinking fountains, ornamental or otherwise, and whether they are working or non-working) owned, managed, maintained or operated by the yourselves.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Notifications to Marine Scotland or Fish Health Inspectorate: EIR release

full details of any notification made to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectorate by any farms exceeding the trigger levels of 3 or 8 respectively, covering the period 19th October 2017 to today's date; copies of all site specific escalation action plans submitted to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectora...

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy: FOI release

You asked for all documents related to, or referencing, the Scottish Survey of Numeracy and Literacy Performance Management Board; and any and all material regarding the use and availability of SSLN assessment resources following the introduction of national standardised testing from September 2014 – present.

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information regarding Perth and Kinross Council Site MU70: EIR release

You asked for the following information: Copies of all correspondence, emails, notes of meetings and discussions that have taken place between Transport Scotland and Perth and Kinross Council as regards Site MU70 and the proposed new road junction off the A9. Copies of all correspondence, emails, notes of meetings and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Flooding reports for M8 between J8 and J20: EIR release

Please confirm: the number (and date) of flooding reports lodged on the M8 between j8 and j20 in the last three years. the location of these flooding issues and any remedial measures undertaken. the date and time of all central reserve gully cleaning operations undertaken in the last three years. the deductions withhe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77 cycleway road safety audits and inspection reports: EIR release

Follow up to previous FOI/17/02299 available here Point 3 – can you please provide a copy of the Stage 2 Road Safety Audit, clarify when this was undertaken, and advise what actions were taken to address any recommendations therein. Can you advise if subsequent Stage 3 and Stage 4 audits, as described in DMRB, were un...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Salmon Company fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by the Scottish Salmon Company during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS/sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangle 38E6: EIR release

The following request is associated with this response: I was wondering if I could please make a request for the VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangle 38E6 for years 2014 to 2017. The following is treated as a separate EIR request – see email referencing FoI/18/00107: I have also made a previous request (...

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning decisions taken by Ministers and their training: EIR release

Information about Planning decisions taking by Ministers and what specific training the Minister has had. On 4 January after receiving original response you indicated that this did not answer your enquiry so you asked for an analysis of the data you created. This is detailed in the format you requested below: Total D...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Sea Farms fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by Scottish Sea Farms during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Independence Referendum Aberdeen Counting Officer appointment: FOI release

To see a copy of the letter from the Chief Counting Officer to Scottish ministers notifying them of the appointment of the Counting Officer for the City of Aberdeen in the Scottish Independence Referendum as required by s6.2 of the Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transfer from Area Tourist Board to Scottish Network: FOI release

You asked for minutes of meetings, contemporaneous notes and correspondence which refer to the Tourist Information Centres (TICs)/Visitor Information Centres (VICs) taken over by VisitScotland in 2005/2006 from Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and the Trossachs Tourist Board (AILLSTB). In particular any corresp...

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.33(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Telephony and Network contracts: FOI release

You asked for information on Telephony and Networks contracts, duration and estimated costs. Current Lines (Analogue, ISDN VOIP, SIP etc) Provider - Please can you provide me with the name of the supplier for the contract? Fixed Line- Contract Renewal Date- please provide day, month and year (month and year is also ac...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.4

Published: 2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Justice Directorate and Ministerial Portfolio expenses over £500: FOI release

You asked for more details (emails, notes, correspondence, invoices, receipts) and an explanatory narrative for two electronic Purchasing Card (ePC) transactions over £500 for the month of October 2017: Directorate for Justice, Funeral Services Limited for £1188.00 and Ministerial Portfolios, www.johnlewis.com for £679...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1)

Published: 2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pay scales for transfers into the public sector: FOI release

What is the current pay scale for an equivalent EO/Civil Service level 2 in Scottish Government departments? What grade will FES/FCS pb5 ops foresters, be transferred into, under the Scottish government? Will those working in the current FES/FCS regain their progression pay in April 2019?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence

Published: 2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A83 road accidents between Inveraray and the B8001: EIR release

Would you be able to provide me with five years-worth of accident data (including contributory factor and vehicle type data) for: A83 between its junctions with the access to Inveraray Castle north of Inveraray and the B8001 at Kennacraig.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish National Standardised Assessment system: FOI release

When the Scottish Government tendered for the new Scottish National Standardised Assessment system part of the requirement was for the government to be able to receive a full data set from the assessments. 1. Please confirm specifically which information either has been, or will be, provided to the Scottish Government...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Funding for 2018 Year of Young People: FOI release

You asked how much money the Scottish Government has been provided to a number of organisations for the 2018 Year of Young People.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Phonecalls by First Minister's Council of Economic Advisers: FOI release

Information in relation to calls with members of the First Ministers' Council of Economic Advisers in June, August and November this year, which were referred to in the third footnote of the Scottish Government paper entitled 'Potential impact of an increase in the Additional Rate of Income Tax from 45p to 50p'. The re...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.27(1) s.12

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector