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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Legal advice sought by Education Scotland: FOI review

Further to our email of 6 December 2017, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). Your request relates to the response for FOI/17/02778 where you have asked us to review the responses to the points three and four. Previous Freedom of ...

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence ministers s.4 s.36(1)
Published
2018-01-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

MS-LOT Public Register applications: 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 Registe applications: 06566, 06567, 06568, 06569 and 06570.

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 24 attachments
Published
2018-01-03
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Callum McCraig's appointment as Special Adviser: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI for correspondence between Ministers and officials and Callum McCaig from 8 June 2017 to 5 August 2017. Specifically I would like any correspondence that concerns Callum McCaig's appointment as a special adviser.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers contracts s.38 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Traffic accident A87 Invergarry to Skye road: EIR release

Road Traffic Accident: A87, Invergarry to Skye road We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with the following: 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 All re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Volume and processing of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

You asked for: The number of Freedom of Information requests replied to within 20 working days The percentage of Freedom of Information requests replied to within 20 working days The number of Freedom of Information requests replied to within the statutory deadline The percentage of Freedom of Information requests rep...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FOI requests submitted by BBC Scotland each year: FOI release

How many Freedom of Information Requests BBC Scotland submit to the Scottish Government &/or Parliament each year, for as many years as records are available & the overall or average cost associated with handling these requests.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contracts awarded to Daniel Sellers by Education Scotland: FOI release

The number and nature of the contracts awarded to Daniel Sellers by Education Scotland while being the Chair of Learning Link Scotland. Mr Sellers' position as Chair of Learning Link Scotland and whether or not this position allows him to bid for tenders relating to the on-going implementation of Education Scotland/Sco...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts s.2
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Number of inspections of private schools per year: FOI release

How often we inspect schools in the private sector. In particular, you would like to know: a) the number of full inspections of independent schools per year since 1999; b) the duration between and the date of the two most recent full inspections for each independent school; and c) which independent schools have unde...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers s.66 6 attachments
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding Marine Scotland licence 03869/12/0-4705: EIR release

You asked for "information re the above licence…" licence "03869/12/0-4705". I enclose a copy of most of the information you requested (Annex A). While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because an exception under r...

FOI/EIR released 85 score correspondence s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

New national standardised assessments: FOI release

Information relating to the role of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in overseeing the new national standardised assessments. In particular you asked for (a) ACER's remit in relation to the new national standardised assessment, (b) the timescale for the delivery of ACER's contract with the Scottis...

FOI released 70 score correspondence contracts
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Work First Scotland contract information and outcomes: FOI release

1. Please can you provide me with a complete cost breakdown of how much funding each successful contractor will receive for their involvement in each support service. 1a. Please can you also break this down by contract area. 2. Please can you provide me, in detail, the responsibilities of each contractor in each cont...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.3 s.5B s.12 s.33 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Jamie Hepburn trip to John Clark Motor Group: FOI release

(A) Any guidance issued or investigations began on the use of ministerial cars following the recent claims of misuse during the General Election. (B) I would also like to ask for any correspondence, including any evidence that the car was being used for Scottish Government business, the application for the car to be u...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Procurement regarding Baby Box spend 2017/18: FOI

A breakdown of the £51,143.50 spent on 'Scottish Government Procurement' regarding Baby Box spend in financial year 2017/18.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Legislation which regulates Disabled Students Allowance in Scotland: FOI release

1. Are the rules about DSA for student in Scotland set in legislation, or are they simply a matter of Scottish Government policy? If they are not set in legislation, please specifically confirm this. 2. If they are set in legislation, which legislation specifically is that? Please provide links to/copies of all legisl...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.20 s.12
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Forfeiture of pensions since 2005: FOI release

Your request: How many notices of possible forfeiture have been sent out each year since 2005? How many of these have resulted in forfeiture? A breakdown of these by gender of offender, to ensure there is no sex discrimination in the way those notices are applied and implemented. A breakdown of questions one and two b...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.40(2) s.40
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Carbon balance of wind farms on Scottish peatland: EIR release

I would like to request information about the carbon balance of wind farms on Scottish peatland. This should include the central database that has been compiled from the carbon calculator tool, which "compares the carbon costs of wind farm developments with the carbon savings attributable to the wind farm". I would arg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.36 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

SAAS funding for Scottish and EU domiciled students: FOI release

How many students studying degree level courses at Scottish universities, had their tuition fees paid by public funding for the 2016/17 and 2017/2018 academic years? This should be broken out by: Students resident in Scotland Students resident elsewhere in the EU On the 15 December 2017 we sought clarification to yo...

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial Correspondence relating to Queensferry Crossing: FOI release

I write under Freedom of Information legislation to request a copy of all correspondence including background notes, briefings, letters, minutes and agendas of meetings or other forms of communication provided to the Minister for Transport and the Islands relating to the Queensferry Crossing between 1st June 2017 and 3...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1)
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Data on disposable and reusable cups: FOI release

In relation to coffee cups could you please disclose: The number of disposable cups that been purchased in the 12 months, broken down by Scottish Government Directorate. The number of reusable cups that been purchased in the 12 months, broken down by Scottish Government Directorate.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence contracts
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Isle of Skye shooting and deer stalking rights: FOI release

The general information we would like is (1) the number of leases that the Scottish Government currently grants for sporting rights – shooting and deer stalking – on its land on the Isle of Skye, (2) the average rent per Hectare paid annually by the sporting tenants and (3) the current terms and conditions of the Scott...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Funds awarded to Save A Life Scotland project: FOI release

1. Details of all funds awarded to the Save A Life Scotland project, administered by the Queen's Medical Research Institute (E2.55), The University of Edinburgh, 47 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh. Or by the Resuscitation Research Group Edinburgh (same address) or by another body (same address). To include dates, p...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.31 s.12 s.22 s.02 s.27 s.20 s.13 6 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding pandas at Edinburgh Zoo: FOI release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates starting July 26th 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Strategy: FOI release

1. What discussions have been held with the University of Edinburgh, Resuscitation Research Group (Edinburgh), the Save A Life for Scotland campaign or the charity Save A Life for Scotland over the bringing of Professor Steven Brooks from Canada to the University of Edinburgh? Minutes of meetings please. 2. What finan...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers meetings spending 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Post-legislative scrutiny of Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act: FOI release

What progress the Scottish Government has made in undertaking post-legislative scrutiny of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) and in setting up an independent inquiry into the Scottish Government's handling of FOI requests following the vote in the Scottish Parliament for it to do so on 21 June 2017...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers meetings 10 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector