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

Number of civil servants working on reserved matters: FOI release

The number of Scottish Government civil servants that are currently working on policy areas that are reserved to the UK Government under the devolution settlement. I would also like to ask what broadly specific work civil servants are carrying out on policy in reserved policy areas and what the Scottish Government rule...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A96 Dualling, reasons for Pluscarden rejection: EIR release

The reason(s) Transport Scotland (TS) gave for their rejection of Option 'N' (Pluscarden area). Note that the reply may be used in a report. Could TS also please qualify that a fee is due for using the information for report use?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road warning signs on A82: EIR release

"Our client was involved in a serious accident on 24 February 2017 on the A82, at Luss. We understand that Transport Scotland may be responsible for the maintenance of the section of the A82 at Luss. In the circumstances we would respectfully request that you provide us with the following information: 1. Any informati...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ness Walk stopping-up order public inquiry costs: FOI release

Total public cost/cost to tax payer for holding the public inquiry into the stopping-up order for Ness Walk, Inverness.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.11 s.11(2)
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Moving children via a placing request: FOI release

Information about the procedure for a child to be moved from area to area via a placing request and if priory is given to looked after children (LAC). Is it necessary to have an educational plan in place for such a move or should it just be done as a matter of course. Should it be an educational officer for the LAC tha...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.3
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Higher Education statistics 2013-14: FOI release

Since AY13/14 to date, please advise year on year how many European students were/are are in full time Higher Education in Scotland and had/have their tuition fees paid for by SAAS? Since AY13/14, to date, please advise year on year how many European students were/are in full time Higher Education in Scotland and had/h...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

SG lost or broken electrical equipment: FOI release

How many laptops has the Scottish Government lost, broken or misplaced in each of the last three financial years? What is the total cost in each year? How many smartphones/tablets has the Government lost, broken or misplaced in each of the last three financial years? What is the total cost in each year? What is the mos...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

High Level Group on Planning Performance, Minutes: EIR release

You asked for all minutes taken at all 10 meetings of the High Level Group on Planning Performance and a full list of its members.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Funding for Scottish Airports 2016-17: FOI release

You asked to know how much money the Government has provided Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd, Edinburgh Airport, Aberdeen International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd in individual funding and subsidies over the past financial year, or last available accounts. You clarified that you wanted to know how muc...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Criminal record checks and reviews 2016-17: FOI release

For the period beginning 1st March 2016 to 1st March 2017 can you please confirm the following: 1. The total number of criminal record checks that were conducted at standard or enhanced level? 2. The number of criminal record checks that were conducted at standard or enhanced level where the individual concerned was ...

FOI released 75 score correspondence s.6 s.7
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Educational attainment gap between rich and poor children: FOI release

A list of the dates between May 2007 and November 2014 on which the Scottish Cabinet discussed the educational attainment gap between rich and poor children.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Expert Panel (Expert Group) on the Leveson Report: FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications & discussions in relation to the appointments of persons to, and arrangements for the creation, role & function of the Expert Panel (Expert Group) on the Leveson Report in Scotland as announced by former First Minister Alex Salmond in December 2012.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Information relating to Legal Trainee vacancy, IRC42354: FOI release

Could you please supply the following information for Scottish Government vacancy IRC42354 (Legal Trainee): Number of application received Number of candidates interviewed Number of candidates given offers Number of candidates accepting offers For each candidate given an offer: a. gender / b. year of birth / c. town o...

FOI withheld 55 score correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications in relation to Expert Panel on Leveson-Report: FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications & discussions between and including Scottish Ministers, the Scottish Government, persons or institutions acting on it's behalf and Peter Black Watson and Levy and Mcrae in relation the Expert Panel (Expert Group) on the Leveson Report in Scotland.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pilot scheme to provide sanitary products in Aberdeen: FOI release

You asked for information about a Scottish Government funded pilot scheme to provide access to sanitary products for people from low incomes homes in Aberdeen, specifically: Details on how women and girls will be able to access free sanitary products from the partner organisations involved in delivering the scheme The...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.3
Published
2017-09-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Application for moorings at Loch Etive 3: EIR release

You asked for us to "confirm whether the application for moorings at Etive 3 has yet been advertised. In any event, please could you send through the application and all documents submitted by Dawnfresh, and any correspondence between Dawnfresh and MS in relation to that application. Please may I also receive full info...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence s.11(2)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

FM attendance at the Hunter Charity Foundation event: FOI release

You have requested whether the First Minister or indeed any other members of the ministerial team or Scottish Government staff were in attendance at the Hunter Foundation Charity event? If so, who attended? Furthermore, if they attended as the guests of other attendees, please confirm which people or organisations pro...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Complaint correspondence relating to inspection of Easdale Harbour: EIR release

Copy of MS's letter to the complainant and any further correspondence with the complainant other than his initial letter 2 copy of George's report resulting from his inspection of Easdale Harbour.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.11(1) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Expenses claimed by Head of Digital Services: FOI release

You asked for information on the details of all expenses claimed by and paid to the Head of a Digital Services for the following periods: 2015 2016 2017- to the end of July 2017

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Underground grid connection, Kenly Wind Farm planning appeal: FOI release

PPA-250-2278 Plannning permission appeal: Underground grid connection midpoint, Lathokar, St Andrews, Fife (Kenly Wind Farm). Copies of all correspondence which is not available on the web (letters and emails), notes of meetings, notes of telephone calls, any additional information which has not been published and whic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Ministerial briefing for Mental Health meeting: FOI release

a copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport with regard to the meeting with Calum Campbell of NHS Lanarkshire in relation to the meeting on Mental Health held on 7th March 2017; a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transition Training Fund spend: EIR release

How much of the £12,000,000 Transition Training Fund has been used to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Ministers' authentication of Lawhill Farm wayleave application: FOI release

Information to ascertain what (and when) Scottish Ministers have had carried out by way of background authentication of the application and applicant in regard to the Lawhill Farm necessary wayleave application, and what Scottish Ministers routinely carry out whenever a necessary wayleave application is submitted to Sc...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector