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

Values and grip test for A9 road northbound: EIR release

I would like to request information on the following: SCRIM (Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine) Values and Grip Test numbers for a section of the A9 Trunk Road Northbound carriageway between Dowally and Guay farm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cloud adoption strategy: FOI release

Have you got a Cloud adoption strategy? If yes does that strategy cover On-Premises, Private Cloud, Public Cloud or a Hybrid mix? What are the issues you are concerned about with regards to Public Cloud? Are you currently using any Public Cloud resources at the moment? If 'No' are you looking to add Public Cloud into y...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.3 s.5 s.7
Published
2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings between John Swinney and Susan O'Brien: FOI release

Minutes of the meetings between John Swinney and Susan O'Brien QC on 22 and 28 June 2016. Include a list of all officials present. Also, any correspondence between John Swinney and any other members of the Scottish Government on this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland's contract extension with Argyll Ferries Limited: FOI release

All information held by the Transport Scotland in relation to the contract extension with Argyll Ferries Limited post June 2017. This should include, but not exclusively, any correspondence relating to the finances, details of the contract extension or any new contract and any variations, updates or amendments to the n...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.33(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Farms exceeding the reporting or intervention levels: EIR release

full details of any notification made to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectorate by any farms exceeding the reporting or intervention levels of 3 or 8 respectively, covering the period 4th September 2017 to today's date; copies of all site specific escalation action plans submitted to Marine Scotland or the Fis...

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Advice on unconventional oil and gas extraction: FOI release

Information about all scientific advice sought and received by the government, from its scientific advisers, regarding its decision over whether to ban or allow unconventional oil and gas extraction, including correspondence between the Scottish Government and Sheila Rowan, the chief scientific adviser, any other scien...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Distribution and sale of armaments: FOI release

1. Detail all contacts with persons, organisations or companies involved in the design, promotion, distribution and sale of armaments in each of the last five years. 2. Detail all monies or in kind assistance provided to persons, organisations or companies involved in the design, promotion, distribution and sale of ar...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.2 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lost or misplaced IT equipment: FOI release

Details of any Scottish Government computers or other kinds of IT equipment that were lost or misplaced for an extended period of time in 2016-17. Information should include the cost, the specific computer or IT equipment lost, which department or official it belonged to, if it was replaced, and the cost of any replace...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

School trips to farms: FOI release

The following information on school's taking trips onto farms to learn about agriculture: How many Schools conducted trips out to farms to learn about agriculture last year? And how this has change over the last ten years? Also could I have the information broken down by council area. Also can I have it broken down in...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Farming and rural, Public sector

Non-domestic Rating Account 2014-2017: FOI Release

You asked for any information on the balance of the non-domestic rate 'pool' in 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17. Information should include the balance of the pool, the deficit for each year, the cumulative net deficit, any documents that explain why the pool is in deficit, any documents explaining the forecasts for non-d...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.25(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of contractors at Red Tree Magenta site: FOI release

An up to date list of all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that have or will be involved with the development of the buildings at Magenta @ Clyde Gateway.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Security and transport for Scottish Ministers: FOI release

How much it costs the tax payer in: (1) security and protection for the (a) First Minster and (b) other ministers (2) cost of car transport for the most recent years.

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers spending s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Audit of CAMHS rejected referrals: FOI release

'Action 18 of the Scottish Government 10 Year Mental Health Strategy (2017-2027) commits the Scottish Government to 'Commission an audit of CAMHS rejected referrals, and act upon its findings'. In relation to this, can you please tell me the following: What date the audit will commence and by what date the audit will ...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Disciplinary cases brought against staff: FOI release

The following information: Please provide me with details of all disciplinary cases brought against Scottish Government staff from 1 April 2016 to the present day. For each case, I would be grateful if you could supply: The Directorate or Agency of the staff member The nature of the case, for example (but not exclus...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dementia support group St John's Hospital Livingston: FOI release

Information in relation to the current position with the continuing support group at Templar, St John's Hospital Livingstone, West Lothian including: 1. Are you aware that this service is being withdrawn? 2. If so is it a government instruction and for what reason? 3. If not a government instruction, who has decided...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers s.3 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Costs of Cyber Security Operations Centre: FOI release

The following information: A detailed and itemised breakdown of the costs of building and operating the Scottish Government Cyber Security Operations Centre in Saughton House, Edinburgh This should be for FY 2015/16, 2016/17 and both current and projected spend in 2017/18. Please include the cost of all building work...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.30
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Community Right to Buy application CB00215: EIR release

A copy of the landowner's full response in order that we can explore next steps. Which is in relation to the Community Right to Buy application to register an interest in land at Kinlochard (case reg CB00215).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Therapy and medical care for chronic fatigue syndrome: FOI review

Information from the Scottish Chief Scientist Office under the Freedom of Information Act regarding 'Comparison of adaptive pacing therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, graded exercise therapy, and specialist medical care for chronic fatigue syndrome (PACE): a randomised trial', GRC reference G0200434. Available here: ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.2 s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Construction noise monitoring data for Queensferry crossing: EIR release

You asked for information regarding the following: Noise monitoring equipment at Dundas Home Farm, near the southern access roads to the Queensferry crossing. I would like to see the records that Transport Scotland has collected from the noise monitors near my property from the period before construction work started...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Communications between Deputy First Minister and COSLA: FOI release

[COSLA - Convention of Scottish Local Authorities] You asked for: A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the Deputy First Minister and COSLA since November 2016. All minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the Deputy First Minister and COSLA since November 2016.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Employee health and wellbeing strategy: FOI release

I would like to know if your organisation or Department has any strategy in place to promote the health and wellbeing of your employees?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forth Replacement Crossing Working Group minutes and strategy: FOI release

Copies of the minutes of the five most recent meetings of the Public Transport Working Group, which is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Forth Replacement Crossing Public Transport Strategy? Could you also confirm whether the 2012 update of the strategy is the most recent version thereof?

FOI released 95 score correspondence meetings 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meeting between First Minister and Professor Joseph Stiglitz: FOI release

All communications in the request for a meeting, organisation of the meeting and communications between Prof Joseph Stiglitz and the First Minister and April 3, 2017. Any notes or minutes taken during the meeting. All briefing documents made for the First Minister in advance of the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Ventilation systems in new-build dwellings: FOI release

All tender submissions for the research project 'Ability of decentralised mechanical ventilation to act as 'whole-house' ventilation systems in new-build dwellings'

FOI already published 80 score correspondence briefings contracts s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Consultations and information on planned expansion of childcare: FOI release

You asked for any policy work undertaken by the Scottish Government into the planned expansion of free childcare provision from 600 to 1140 hours per year and any consultation taken on the planned expansion of childcare not included in the 15 October 2016 consultation paper.

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence spending s.12
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector, Work and skills