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

Additional staff working on Common Agricultural Policy payments: FOI release

The number of additional staff employed by the Scottish Government to work on Common Agricultural Policy payments in a) 2016 and b)2017. If you could please also provide the total number of staff working on this, that would be helpful. The cost of hiring additional staff to work on Common Agricultural Policy payments i...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Audit Scotland report Common Agricultural Policy Futures programme: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland relating to the Audit Scotland report entitled Common Agricultural Policy Futures programme: Further update between the first draft and the final document released in June 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.28(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications between Scottish and Chinese Governments since 2016: FOI release

1) A breakdown of all communications between the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 2) All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 3) All minutes and notes taken of telep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications between FM and Chinese Government since 2016: FOI release

1) A breakdown of all communications between the First Minister and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 2) All correspondence between the First Minister and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 3) All minutes and notes taken of telephone communications between the First Minister and the Chinese Government sinc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Information with regards Justice Department's statutory obligations: FOI release

All information with regards the Justice Department's statutory obligations; The Justice Department's annual report and accounts for 2015-2016 All information with regards the Justice Department's statutory obligation to the SCCRC, in particular with regards the Department's role in the fair running of the SCCRC; Wheth...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Audit Scotland report 'Managing New Financial Powers' correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland relating to the Audit Scotland report entitled Managing New Financial Powers: an update between the firsts draft and the final document released in March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Invitation to Tender by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd: FOI release

Electronic copies of all technical and commercial bids received in relation to the Invitation to Tender, which was run by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited in November 2016. Reference to the tender which was available on https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ was CMAL0155 – Marine Evacuation Systems MV Hebrides ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.17 s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to clean-up of Broxden roundabout 10-06-2017: EIR release

All information and reports relating to the clean-up of Broxden roundabout on 10 June 2017 be supplied. Please note that it our belief that this incident happened as a result of negligence and will be looking to recover the losses from the negligent party as a result.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Inspection logs for A75 Annan Road towards Dumfries: EIR release

Inspection, maintenance and repair logs/notes and any other relevant documentation for the A75 Annan Road towards Dumfries, specifically the slip road to turn into Shell Collin Service, for the period covering 31 January 2015 to 31 January 2017; and details of the system used to identify and subsequently repair road de...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of distance marker locations for junctions: EIR release

Details of the distance marker locations for junctions, service areas and toll plazas on roads where such signs have been installed (or a list detailing the distances of such on motorways and major dual carriageways).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road defects categories and response times: EIR release

I refer to the letter referenced NW/A82/17/1208, dated 22.06.17. I need several statements made in the above letter clarified. I would like a definition of what exactly is a "CAT 1" as there is no description given in the letter. Please provide me with a list of "CATs" and a description of each. In the letter it stat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A breakdown of spending on taxis 2014-2017: FOI release

A breakdown of the Scottish Government's spending on taxis for the past three financial years, including which companies were used.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Audit Scotland report 'Scotland's Colleges 2017' - correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland relating to the Audit Scotland report entitled Scotland's Colleges 2017 between the first draft and the final document released on 22nd June.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Economy minister Keith Brown's meetings in Germany: FOI release

All briefings prepared for economy minister Keith Brown's meetings in Germany between March 5, 2017 and March 8, 2017; and 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) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Personal details withheld from Register of Insolvencies: FOI release

How many people (and details on their insolvency, who applied to sequestrate them, etc) have been removed from the register of insolvencies in the past three years to the date of this foi request because of fear of violence or abuse, or have used other means to have their name removed from the register of insolvencies.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting of Medical Undergraduate Group 15 May 2017: FOI release

The details of the discussions held by the Medical Undergraduate Group regarding medical undergraduate numbers at its meeting held on 15 May 2017 and the minutes taken at the meeting of the Medical Undergraduate Group on 15 May 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Health and social care, Public sector

M8 (Baillieston-to-Newhouse) full details of the compensation sums: FOI release

Full details of the compensation sums agreed by (or on behalf of) The Scottish Ministers with all claimants affected by the above mentioned Compulsory Purchase Order.

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

SG's spend on Uber fares and taxis 2014-2017: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on Uber fares in each of the last three financial years How much has the Scottish Government spent on taxis in total in each of the last three financial years

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on the Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA): FOI release

The following information on the standardised assessments: a. What data will be captured? b. What format will the data be published in? and when? c. Who will the data from school be shared with? d. When will parents and teachers have access to this data?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

List of all primary, secondary schools, colleges, academies: FOI release

A list of all primary, secondary schools, colleges, academies, Free schools, special schools and Independent Schools in Scotland. Information to include Establishment Number, URN, LA (name), DCSF School Number, Establishment Name, Type Of Establishment (name), Statutory Low Age, Statutory High Age, Gender (name), Addr...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17 s.25(1)
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Clackmannanshire Bridge high wind closures in January 2015: EIR release

The following information: The Policy and Guidelines regarding the monitoring, control and closure of the Clackmannanshire Bridge in high winds in place during January 2015. The orders issued regarding the closure of the Clackmannanshire Bridge during January 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.67
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish funds for Innovation and Investment Hubs: FOI release

The budget that was allocated to the development of Innovation and Investment Hubs in Brussels and Berlin and from which area within the Scottish budget the funds would be derived.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Planning application for stadium development at West Kingfords: FOI review

I am aware that you are consultee for the proposed stadium development at West Kingfords on the A944 outside Aberdeen and close to Westhill. I understand that no response has yet been submitted by Transport Scotland. Please indicate if you will be responding to the planning application. If you are to respond please p...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport