Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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First Minister’s Chief Of Staff, meetings, overseas visits and expenses: FOI release

1. A copy of the business diary of Elizabeth Lloyd, the First Minister’s Chief of Staff, for November 2017. 2. A copy of the expense claims for October and November 2018 of Elizabeth Lloyd, the First Minister’s Chief of Staff, including travel expenses. 3. An itemised list of all meetings arranged in the First Minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/201900000556
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A75 maintenance contract and Unacceptable Actions Policy: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “1) We wish to know the performance standards specified in the A75 maintenance contract currently in force with Scotland TranServ in so far as these specify a minimum carriageway surface maintenance standard, frequency of surface defect monitoring, timescale for rectification o...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.2 s.3
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00533
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on current sex offender programme Moving Forward: Making Changes: FOI release

Your requests asked for the following information in regards to the Moving Forward: Making Changes (MF: MC) Treatment Programme for sex offenders: 1. Are MF: MC Group sessions recorded and if so, why. 2. What is the ethos of MF: MC. 3. What qualifications do MF: MC facilitators have. 4. Can OLR prisoners do groups ...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.5 s.8 s.9 s.3 s.4 s.6 s.10
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00597
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, inspections, maintenance and repairs: EIR release

1. Details of all works, planned or otherwise, on the footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, between Whitemoss Roundabout and the entrance to Avondale Avenue, in the period from 28/10/2017 to 28/11/2018. 2. Details of Transport Scotland’s Code of Practice for maintaining the road and pathways next to the road. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00566
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road: EIR release

1 · A copy of the Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road (South bound) carriageway towards Glasgow/Renfrew from 1st February 2018 to 5th February 2019 2 · Details and dates of all carriageway defects identified during safety inspections during these dates. 3 · The time period adopted between iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00500
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister US/Canada visit, participants, schedule, costs and outcomes: FOI release

Regarding the First Minister’s Visit to the US and Canada, you asked for: 1. Participants 2. Schedule and meetings including participants on both sides. 3. Any real actual signed agreements or memorandums of understanding. 4. Breakdown of cost to the taxpayer including hotel & airline costs and class of service

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00465
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Fish farms; mortalities, enforcement notices, civil sanctions, and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked for: 1. In the last five years, how many on-farm farmed fish mortalities have been recorded in Scotland due to treatment losses (mortalities caused by, or believed to be caused by, or contributed to by bath-type treatments, hydrogen peroxide treatments, mechanical treatments such as freshwater, thermo- or hy...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00412
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project documentation relating to Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation: EIR release

1. A copy of the report issued to MS-LOT (and SNH) by DRAGADOS/AHB, as specified in Sub-section 4.2 (Page 3) of the report headed Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation - Marine Mammals: Document AHEP-DRA-EMP-0003; 2. Copies of data/data summaries/evaluations of vibration monitoring as specified in Section 4.2 ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2)
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/18/03699
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bodies prescribed to solemnise marriages, Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act: FOI release

1. a. The number and name of all religious or belief bodies that are currently prescribed under the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014, or otherwise authorised by Scottish Government Ministers to provide ministers, clergy, pastors, priests or other celebrants who are able to conduct legal weddings. b F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.25(1) s.20 s.8(1) s.7 s.38(1) s.18 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00421
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of First Minister's trip to the U.S. & Canada: FOI release

1. The total cost and a breakdown of the First Minister's trip to the U.S. and Canada including the cost of the flight for the First Minister and all staff brought along with her. Details of any other incidentals, including bar tabs and a breakdown of all costs on the trip. 2. What class did the First Minister and her...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.39(1)
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00362
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Whistleblowing champions, information from Paul Gray Director General Health/Social Care: FOI release

You asked for information from Paul Gray, Director General Health and Social Care, and Chief Executive of NHS Scotland about whistleblowing champions as you had trouble finding the relevant email address for FOIs to NHS Scotland.

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/19/00388
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation from Attendance Allowance experience panel research: FOI release

“all documentation shared with, and received from, experience panel members at user research and experience panel events have taken place throughout Scotland during October 2018, including the copies of raw notes, i.e. handwritten notes, surveys, or post-it notes”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/19/00395
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

River Don Crossing for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

Could I please request the following information regarding the River Don Crossing for the AWPR at Dyce, Aberdeen. 1. The length of the bridge ie from embankment to embankment. 2. The width of the bridge at its widest point. 3. The original estimated cost for the bridge. 4. The final cost once all repairs are comple...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.10(4)
Published
2019-02-21
Reference
FOI/19/00455
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group recommendations in relation to curriculum: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the recommendations of the LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group. Full request for information added at request of the requestor: "I understand that it is the current Scottish Government's intention to implement an LGBT inclusive education curriculum in all Scottish state schools...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3
Published
2019-02-14
Reference
FOI/19/00190
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Details of Transport models and costs: FOI release

1. Who is the contact point within the Highways and Transportation team for transport modelling? 2. Please provide high level details of your existing strategic transport model/s. 3. When was your transport model/s last updated? 4. Which organisation (e.g. Consultancy firm) developed your existing transport model/s?...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.5
Published
2019-02-08
Reference
FOI/19/00225
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport