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

Meeting between Transport Scotland and Bear Scotland: EIR release

"Reference: a) correspondence 2017/0023413 dated 26 July 2017 In his letter (reference a) above) [REDACTED] refers to the meeting between Transport Scotland and Bear Scotland which took place on the 11 April 2017. He describes four matters for discussion (under the heading "Acknowledgement of failings"). which relate ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning permission appeal 865 South Street Glasgow: EIR release

I confirm that we have responded to points one and two of your request on 02 August 2017 as these were matters relevant to the appeal itself. You requested the following at point three: A copy of the recent request from the Scottish Ministers in which they returned the appeal and requested further information from th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Managing Interactions Aquaculture Project (MIAP) steering group: EIR release

Minutes of meetings of the Managing Interactions Aquaculture Project (MIAP) steering group (Marine Scotland Science and Marine Scotland Policy were part of this steering group), from 2011 until it was disbanded. Copies of any guidance documents, briefing papers, overviews or explanations given to Scottish Government Mi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Annual reports submitted by Judicial Complaints Reviewer: FOI release

Information contained in any annual reports or drafts of annual reports submitted by Judicial Complaints Reviewer Gillian Thompson to the Scottish Government since she took office in 2014.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings between Judicial Complaints Reviewer and Scottish Government: FOI release

Information contained in meetings, communications, documents and discussions between Gillian Thompson the Judicial Complaints Reviewer and the Scottish Government in the following terms: The numbers of meetings in Ms Thompson's term with Scottish Government employees or Ministers to the date of this FoI request, which ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Appointment of Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) Commissioner: FOI release

Information about the appointment of a Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) Commissioner by Scottish Ministers, specifically: Please disclose the business case or other documents/correspondence/letters/emails relating to the creation and approval of the appointment in line with FOISA. Is there a plan to merge Northern Ligh...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Team structure within Transport Scotland: FOI release

The number of people employed within Transport Scotland, and a list of job titles within the organisation A summary of the team structure within Transport Scotland, i.e. how many people work on rail, road, ferries etc A breakdown, without providing personal information, of pay grades within the organisation.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total cost of implementation of National Improvement Hub: FOI release

You asked for details of all expenditure on the National Improvement Hub being implemented by the Head of Digital Services. Details of all suppliers costs including vat during 2016 and the costs so far in 2017. Please also provide details of the expected continuing costs of this system after it is finished. A breakdo...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.23(2)
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inspection and defect records relating to A77: EIR release

Information relating to the A77 between Lendalfoot and Girvan. In particular, we require the following information:- 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing inspection records relating to the A77 between Lendalfoot and Girvan from 1st June 2016 to date. 2. Information incl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meeting to discuss FOI handling plan: FOI release

Information on a meeting to discuss an 'FOI handling plan' held at St Andrews House on 12/04/2017 including correspondence ahead of this meeting that were related to it, any invitations by email, correspondence relating to why the meeting was taking place, etc.; a list of who attended, any agenda, minute or record of w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of running Shetland/Orkney lifeline ferries: FOI release

The following information:- Is the PFI with RBS for the ferries for 25 or 30 years? Is there a mid-point review/escape clause built into the agreement? If PFI is for 25/30 years is there any provision for replacing current ferries (30 years is a very long life in modern shipping terms)? Are we correct that at the end ...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.70 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information between SG and Sinofortone/China Railway Group Ltd: FOI release

All information between Scottish Government, Sinofortone, China Railway Group Ltd, China Railway No3 Engineering Group and Roddy Gow since 10 April 2016. All information between special advisors ministers and officials connected to the MOU.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cancellation of deal with China in August 2016: FOI release

You asked for information on the collapse of deal with China: apply for information on the deal signed earlier this year by the SNP and which was cancelled in August 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence between SG and SinoFortone Group: FOI release

All correspondence between representatives of SinoFortone Group, China Railway No 3 Engineering Group and the Scottish Government on 15 August 2016 (which terminated the Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties, signed in March 2016).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Collaborative Content Management and Professional Buying Tools contracts: FOI release

The contract documents and any subsequent amendments/extensions for the Collaborative Content Management and Professional Buying Tools (eSourcing) contracts. Renewal timescales and advertising plans for both contracts.

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.38(1) s.1(1)
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Healthy start food vouchers in NHS GGC: FOI release

"I am interested in understanding the uptake of healthy start food vouchers by eligible pregnant women and children in NHS GGC. I would be grateful for advice on who I could contact to access this data?"

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Notices/orders made under Acquisition of Land (Scotland) Act: EIR release

"We would like to (and hereby do) make an Information Request that we be provided with all information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 and subsequently contained within all Notices/Orders that have been: (1) served, (2) remain...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.1 s.11 s.38 s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road traffic incidents on A980: EIR release

Number of road traffic incidents on the A980 between junction of B977 and Torphins (approx. 5 mile stretch) including type of vehicle Number of fatalities to have occurred during this period Number of reported incidents not resulting in a collision (i.e., a near miss or report of dangerous driving) Number of reported s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Closures/temporary traffic lights due to Land slippage: EIR release

Details of all current closures or temporary traffic lights due to Land slippage on roads which transport Scotland is responsible for maintaining, including: Road number Approximate location Length of time the lights have been in place or the road has been closed Estimated date for the section of road to fully reopen ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Memorandum of Understanding between SG and Improvement Service: FOI release

You asked for, on behalf of Open Rights Group, a record, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) 2002, relating to the Customer First Programme. Specifically the Open Rights Group requests the following: Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Government and the Improvement Service which defines...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Expense account of First Minister 2014-2016: FOI release

The full and detailed expense account of the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon (SNP) for the periods 2014 – 2015 & 2015 - 2016 The full and detailed expense account of the Member for Govanhill, Glasgow, Mrs. Nicola Sturgeon (SNP- MSP) for the periods 2014 – 2015 & 2015 - 2016 The full and detailed expense account of all ...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between FM and EU agricultural commissioner-Phil Hogan: FOI release

Ministerial (Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing) and senior servant correspondence relating to the meeting between the EU agricultural commissioner Phil Hogan and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh on 20th May, with reference to Scottish Government delays to EU farming subsidy payments from between 13th M...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Briefings for Alasdair Allan's meetings in Poland: FOI release

All briefings prepared for Alasdair Allan for meetings in Poland between 19 March 2017 and 21 March 2017 as well as all minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector