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

Database for farm payments: FOI release

1. I would like to know the details/have copies of the tenders received to develop the database for farm payments. 2. I understand the database is to handle 18000 entries/claimants. If so, can you please confirm the total cost to date per claimant of this it system. 3. I would also like to know if there is any possib...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Community payback work placements: FOI release

Information on the time delay between the imposition and start of community payback order work placements for the year 2016-17. You also asked for the number of work placements starting within 2-3/3-4/over 4 months and the longest single delay for 2013-14 to 2016-17 and 2017-18 so far. We are currently able to provide...

FOI unclear 35 score correspondence
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Glasgow Clyde Board of Management, task group recommendations: FOI release

Any and all recorded information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the "lessons learnt' into the commissioning of solicitors DLA Piper LLP, who were commissioned by the then SFC CEO to report into the governance and procedures of Glasgow Clyde College ("the College") following the suspension of its Princip...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Surveillance sightings and VMS position data: FOI release

Surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles 41F1, 41F2, 42F1 and 42F2 for period 2013 to 2016.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Balmedie to Tipperty Project: FOI release

1. How much is a landowner paid per acre to compensate for land purchased by compulsory purchase order and how is that calculated? 2. Is this the same in England and Wales? 3. Also, what (and how many) farm specific constructions will have to be built to accommodate the bypass (e.g. underpasses etc)? Can I get costin...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister meeting Chinese Ambassador to the UK: FOI release

(1) All briefing papers prepared for the First Minister's meeting with Mr Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Ambassador to the UK, on 2 December, 2016. (2) All communications (emails, letters etc.) regarding the organisation of the meeting and after the meeting. (3) Any notes, minutes or action points taken following the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

All herbicide usage data for Renfrewshire: EIR release

All herbicide usage data for Renfrewshire to cover the period 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2017.

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Farming partnership of named farm: EIR review

Any records you may hold which show or tend to show the extent or details of any areas under our client's ownership to which either [named person], the late [named person] or the farming partnership of [named farm] have claimed to have farmed or otherwise been in occupation of over the years.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.20 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate, +1 more … Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Details and salaries of Special Advisers: FOI release

You have requested information on the number of Special Advisers, who they are and how much they are paid.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Requests for information from Media or Researchers: FOI release

Information relating to requests received by the Scottish Government from 1 April 2010 onwards from requesters recorded as Media or Researchers, detailed in the attached spreadsheet.

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

National 5 candidates achieving A or B result: FOI release

In your request you asked:- how many candidates sat Nat 5 exam and how many gained an A or B result this academic year?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security engagement plans 2017/18: FOI release

The Scottish Government's detailed Social Security External Stakeholder Engagement Plans for each social security benefit take up campaign either already delivered or planned from February 2017 to 31 March 2018.

FOI released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Figures from Cross Compliance Livestock Stakeholder meeting 2016: FOI release

An area office breakdown of the figures presented in the 2016 Cross Compliance Livestock Stakeholder Meeting please. Do you have the SMR 8 and SMR 7 reductions broken down by category (i.e. no breach, warning letter, 1%, 3%, 5% etc)?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Briefings for Fiona Hyslop's meetings in Japan: FOI release

All briefings prepared for Fiona Hyslop for meetings in Japan between February 11, 2017 and February 18, 2017. All minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Transport Scotland consultation on cycling proposals: EIR release

Noting that Transport Scotland undertook consultation on cycling proposals with local authorities and various cycling groups you have asked for the following: A. Exactly what Transport Scotland consulted these groups on, especially with regard to the particular area of concern? B. What responses were made by the cons...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on non-Government email accounts: FOI release

Are non-government or Parliamentary email accounts used by (a) Ministers or (b) Special Advisers to communicate regarding government business? If so, please list the email addresses used.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government secondees from private firms: FOI release

How many workers from private firms have been seconded to work for the Scottish Government in each of the last seven years. This should include the name of the organisation where the person came from, which department the person went to work in and details of their role within the department, their start date and the d...

FOI cost limit 65 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister meeting with Dan Mulhall, Irish Ambassador: FOI release

All briefings prepared for the First Minister's meeting with Dan Mulhall, Irish Ambassador on December 2, 2016; and all communications, minutes, action points or notes taken following the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Information on Clune Park Estate in Port Glasgow: EIR release

You asked for all information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Clune Park Estate in Port Glasgow over the last 3 years. You also asked for the dates of all meetings with Inverclyde Council or other bodies in relation to Clune Park Estate in Glasgow and all documents and emails pertaining to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Audits of NHS Tayside and NHS24 2015/16: FOI release

All correspondence between Audit Scotland and the Scottish Government in relation to the 2015/16 audit of NHS Tayside (published on 6 October 2016) and the 2015/16 audit of NHS 24 (published on 6 October 2016).

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications staff and social media spend: FOI release

The total pay bill for Scottish Government press and communications staff in 2007/8, 2011/12 and 2016/17. The number of FTE staff in press and communications roles for the previously mentioned years. Spending on social media advertising for the same years.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy First Minister's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the Deputy First Minister's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta (Liberty House) on December 18, 2016: 1. A list of who was in attendance at the ministerial engagement2. Where the meeting/dinner took place3. The cost of the dinner and who paid for it4. All briefing papers prepared for the m...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Children available for adoption: FOI release

How many children are available in Scotland for adoption from Jan 1st 2017 and how many are available at this present moment in time, if possible can we have the numbers available for each council area separately?

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Sgian Dubh and other knife related offences: FOI release

Q1) Has there been any knife-related offences over that period where the weapon involved was a Sgian Dubh? Q2) The number of incidents per year involving a Sgian Dubh, and specifically, what years. And also, for contextualising the above numbers: Q3) The total number of knife-related offences per year over the same ...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

A96 Dualling Hardmuir to Fochabers assessment criteria: EIR release

In regard to the A96 dualling proposal (Hardmuir to Fochabers) I was advised at the recent Public Consultation that the routes now identified are the remaining viable options, from which a Preferred Option would be identified late 2018. There were previously several more options which I was advised have now been disco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport