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

Foreign travel undertaken by the First Minister: FOI release

"Since the Brexit vote in 2016, Nicola Sturgeon seems to have made many visits abroad to various European countries including, most recently, Iceland. I would like to know, under Freedom Of Information, the following details: A list of the various trips abroad she has made since 23 June 2016; The number of staff acco...

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A83 road signs between Drishaig and Dunderave: EIR release

I have been advised to ask you guys for information regarding a portion of Road just past the oyster bar heading towards Inveraray on the A83, about 1.5 miles past the Oyster Bar. You currently have two signs on each side of the road that I have been informed have been there for a good while which are caution slippery...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

SAAS approved learning providers for SCQF7/SVQ3: FOI release

'A list of all Scottish training providers which are designated by SAAS as 'approved learning providers' for the SCQF 7 (SVQ 3) in Social Services and Healthcare and for the L&D9DI (Assess workplace competence using direct and indirect methods) SVQ Assessor's award.'

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Impact of dualling A9 on rail freight movements: EIR release

Unpublished assessments, reports, studies, memos or correspondence in 2016 or 2017 relating to the forecast impact of dualling the A9 on existing and potential rail freight movements on the the main highland line between Perth and Inverness.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Summary of Manifesto commitments and pre-election monitoring documents: FOI release

You asked for material related to a previous release under FoI/17/02104 Publications FOI 02104, specifically: The SNP, Liberal Democrat and Green sections of the document "Scottish Election 2016 - Summary of Manifesto Commitments"; The sections for those parties from the monitoring document which listed the policy ann...

FOI released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Permanent Secretary correspondence to Scottish political party leaders: FOI release

You asked "for the minutes of meeting and correspondence held between Leslie Evans and the leaders of the political parties in The Scottish Parliament from 25 November 2015 to the 10 May 2016".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 22 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documents for three Oxfam Scotland Projects: EIR release

Copies of full the project documents for the following three Oxfam Scotland Projects: Women farmers access value-chains and adapt to climate change; Social and Economic Empowerment of 19,200 Smallholder Producers in Rural Malawi; and Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods for Vulnerable Groups in the Chiradzulu District'. Y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 22 attachments
Published
2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Police Gazetteer system: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence/emails and minutes from any meetings since April 2012 between the Scottish Government and HMICS or Police Scotland relating to the Police Scotland gazetteer system.

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Road Safety Operational Partnership Group papers: FOI release

A copy of the paper on speed thresholds presented by Andy Edmonston of Police Scotland at the meeting of the Road Safety Operational Partnership Group on 27 July 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.35(1) s.30 s.35 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Clair Fyvie regarding Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

Details of any correspondence between any members of the Scottish Government and Clair Fyvie between February 2016 and March 2017 which you clarified was in relation to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Inspection summary and complaints record A92 in Glenrothes: EIR release

We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to 15 April 2017 being: Records of inspection for the A92 in the area of the Tullis Russell roundabout in Glenrothes. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working in the area of the Tullis Russell roundabout on the A92 in Glenrothes....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Teach First: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Teach First from 1 April 2017 to 4 October 2017. Details (and associated documents) of any meetings (whether face to face or via alternative means such as telephone) between the Scottish Government and Teach First from 1 April 2017 to 4 October 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 18 attachments
Published
2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fines paid to the EU and UK Government: FOI release

Fines paid by the Scottish Government to the EU and the UK Government in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 to date.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Internal complaint system: FOI release

The following information: Details of any complaint system about fellow staff members that exists within the Scottish Government, including complaints of verbal and sexual harassment. Information should include details of how employees are able to report harassment, and any figures broken down for the last five years ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Air Departure Tax/Air Passenger Duty: FOI release

Details of any correspondence (phone calls, emails, notes, minutes of meetings, etc) between the Scottish Government, particularly Derek Mackay, and the UK Government or Her Majesty's Treasury on Air Departure Tax/Air Passenger Duty between January 1, 2017 and October 5, 2017. Also, details of any requested meetings w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Number of homes sold with help to buy: FOI release

1. Please confirm the total number of homes sold through help to buy, broken down by year,since the scheme was launched. 2. Please provide a breakdown showing how many people benefited from the scheme in each of the following salary bands: Under £20,000 £20,001-£29,999 £30,000-£39,999 £40,000-£49,999 £50,000-£59,999 ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Meetings between John Swinney and Angela Constance: FOI release

Details of any meetings involving John Swinney and Angela Constance between 1 May 2016 and 20 May 2016. Information should include minutes, briefings and typed/handwritten notes.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Education, Public sector

Fuel surcharges for hire cars: FOI release

The number of times that Transport Scotland, Education Scotland, Visit Scotland, Historic Scotland, Skills Development Scotland, Audit Scotland, SEPA, the Scottish Prison Service, Creative Scotland, Scottish Development International and Scottish Enterprise paid fuel surcharges for hire cars not being returned with ful...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Payments to Craig Mackay Design or Saltire Graphics: FOI release

Details of any Scottish Government payments to Craig Mackay Design or Saltire Graphics in 2015, 2016 or 2017.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Fraser of Allander Institute: FOI release

Details of any correspondence exchanged between the Scottish Government - including ministers, ministers' staff, civil servants and special advisers – and anyone at the Fraser of Allander Institute regarding the September 2017 Economic Commentary or Scotland's Budget 2017 documents prior to publication of those documen...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: FOI release

A list of who worked for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry on 5 May 2016. Information should include but not be limited to, Scottish Government employees who were seconded and which department they were seconded from, and on whose authorisation.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.4(1)
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Number of instances computers accessed political websites: FOI release

Number of instances SG PCs accessed following websites in 2016 (or latest available full month if this would go over cost limit). Wings over Scotland – https://wingsoverscotland.com Bella Caledonia - http://bellacaledonia.org.uk/ SNP - https://www.snp.org/ Scottish Conservatives - http://www.scottishconservatives.com/...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Welsh Government regarding EU (Withdrawal) Bill: FOI release

Any correspondence, digital or physical, between any Minister, member of staff, or arms-length organisation of the Scottish Government and any Minister, member of staff, or arms-length organisation of the Welsh Government concerning the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill along with any record of or minutes from any meeti...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.12 s.22
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Trunk road defects within 12 months of surfacing: EIR release

Details of all incidences of failure (being excessive wear and tear requiring remedial, repair or replacement works) within 12 months of laying, in the period 2000 to 2017, on all public roads and highways including trunk road networks in Scotland, of thin surfacing systems comprising stone mastic asphalt modified with...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications from Alan Baird Chief Executive Advisor: FOI release

All communication including notes, agendas, transcripts, minutes of meetings, letters, emails, memos etc. between Alan Baird, Chief Executive Advisor to Scottish Government and the: SSSC Learning Network West and other institutions which run the practice learning qualification social services at SCQF level 10 (PLQSS) ...

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector