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

A77 cycleway Ayr: EIR release

'Cycleway, A77(T) Ayr I would be grateful if you could provide the following information - 1. When did the cycleway come into being? 2. Did a footway exist originally and was this simply redetermined as a cycleway? 3. Was a safety audit undertaken when the cycleway was provided? If so what procedure was followed? ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.2 s.5
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reform of crofting law: FOI release

1. What consultation or other contact there has been between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Law Commission in relation to the reform of crofting law which is currently the subject of public consultation. 2. What consideration has been given during 2016 and 2017 to consulting or involving in any way the Scott...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.3
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

A9 Speed cameras: EIR release

How many average speed cameras are on the A9? How many average speed cameras are on theA9 between Perth and Inverness? Of these cameras, on average, how many of them are switched off? Please provide an annual break down forevery year since the cameras were installed, including 2017 so far. Why are speed cameras switche...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4) s.6
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 road safety campaign finance: FOI release

'Please tell me how much money Transport Scotland has spent on the A90 road safety campaign: http://a90road.info/ Please tell me when this campaign started, and how much has been spent in total per month.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Prematurely retired in the interest of efficiency: FOI release

1. The numbers recorded as having prematurely retired in the interest of efficiency of the service by Health Board, including Special Health Boards from 2010 - 2016. 2. Information to be categorised by broad salary bands, or whatever is most appropriate to minimise disclosure. 3. Average length of service.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Migration Advisory Committee: FOI release

'Scottish Government correspondence with the Migration Advisory Committee from September 2014.' We received clarification from you on 1 November that you have asked for correspondence from September 2014 until the present date.

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.28(1) 18 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ordering repeat prescriptions and booking GP appointments online: FOI release

Progress on what the Scottish Government has done to ensure GP surgeries in Scotland allow for patients to book repeat prescriptions and some appointments online. You asked for data outlining what percentage of GP surgeries allow patients to a) order repeat prescriptions online, b) book some appointments online and c) ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings s.31
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Zero hours contracts for non-permanent staff: FOI release

How many of the 284 non-permanent staff (including agency, temporary, contract staff and inward secondments) mentioned in the consolidated budget have contracts with their minimum hours per week listed as zero, and which department do they work in?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic

Cost of delivering Baby box scheme: FOI release

The latest figure of the cost of delivering the Baby box scheme both: in its first year and; in the full four years of the current contract.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-11-29
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Project lead posts filled using SLA workers: FOI release

[SLA – service level agreement] You asked in your correspondence: "in the last 3 years how many Scottish Government project lead posts have been filled using this closed in house method, circumventing the formal recruitment process".

FOI not held 40 score correspondence
Published
2017-11-29
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of catering provided at Ministerial Events: FOI release

'Scottish Government spending on alcohol; spending on food and spending on non-alcoholic drinks in 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2017 to date. I would also like to submit this for ministerial spending.'

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2017-11-29
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Borrowing powers, amounts, institutions and interest rates: FOI release

Asking if the Scottish Government is able to borrow money and, if so, which institutions can be borrowed from and the interest rate paid currently. I can confirm that the Scotland Act 2012 gave borrowing powers to the Scottish Government, and which were extended by the Scotland Act 2016. Under the Scotland Act 2016 th...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-11-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Weed control near Candybank Farm: FOI release

With respect to FOI/17/02094, you asked for: 1. Why did we ask you to clarify the area concerned? 2. Why were the earlier documents not disclosed initially? 3. Why have the signatures of signatories to the letters from the Government been redacted?

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.11
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Behavioural analysis on income tax banding: FOI release

Information covering: Any documents, data, briefs or otherwise detailing behavioural analysis undertaken or examined by the Scottish Government from 1 June 2016 to 1 October 2017. Information should include any behavioural analysis on income tax at each banding (particularly higher and additional rates) and any behavi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.17(1) 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Rural Inspection Payment Division staff sickness: FOI release

You made the following request for information: What is the latest statistics on the number of sick days taken on average by the agricultural office staff? Can I have this broken down by area office? Do you have the average number of days taken as sick leave over the last few years? Is it possible to ascertain the rea...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry sponsorship team: FOI release

Details of the Scottish Government's sponsorship team to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. Information should include who comprises the team, when they were appointed, their position at the Scottish Government, and who they report to. Information should also include previous members of the sponsorship team from January...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Jamie Hepburn's trip to Brussels: FOI release

Any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Jamie Hepburn's January, 2017 trip to Brussels

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

Any correspondence (meetings, minutes of meetings, emails, letters, phone calls, briefs, notes or otherwise) between Paul Johnston and Scottish Government ministers on the topic of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry between 1 January 2016 and 1 August 2016. Any correspondence (meetings, minutes of meetings, emails, lett...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Lady Smith's appointment to the Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

The date and correspondence of when John Swinney, Nicola Sturgeon, or the relevant Scottish Minister if it is another, contacted the Lord President of the Court of Session to consult them regarding the appointment of Lady Smith to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to salmon mortality: EIR release

1. In the last three years, how many farmed salmon by numbers and total weight, have died as a result of a) amoebic gill disease b) sea lice and c) treatments? 2. Of the farmed salmon that have died, please can you give a breakdown by site, where they have died? 3. How were the carcasses of the dead salmon disposed o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Development of Rental Income Guarantee Scheme (RIGS): FOI release

All feasibility reports, meeting papers, emails, correspondence, presentations, budget projections and consultation input from stakeholders relating to the development of the Rental Income Guarantee Scheme (RIGS).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.33 s.33(2) s.27(1) 14 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector