Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Scottish Child Payment marketing costs: FOI release

The total spend by the Scottish Government on marketing the Scottish Child Payment, and; How much of this was spent on outdoor advertising? How much of this was spent on Radio advertising? How much of this was spent on Print advertising?

FOI not held 40 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-11-16
Reference
FOI/202100246894
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Engagement with Republic of Media: FOI release

I would like to submit a Freedom of Information Request on the government’s engagement with Republic of Media. I would like a record of all government spending on contracts with Republic of Media up to the present as well as a breakdown of these costs and which projects they were spent on. I would also like a full list...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100230217
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Engagement between Accounts Commission for Scotland and Ministers from 2014: FOI release

The total costs incurred by the Accounts Commission for Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily commissioner fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. I would also like a record of all engagement between commissioners and Scottish Government min...

FOI not held 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100242144
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Short term let consultation costs: FOI release

The existing and projected costs of the Scottish Government's consultations on proposed short-term letting restrictions, specifically, those launched in April 2019, September 2020, and June 2021, as well as the actual and projected costs of the parliamentary processes following the 2020 and 2021 consultation.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.4
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100243834
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: EIR release

1. Details of the time delays now operating at the Springholm A75 eastbound and westbound entering and exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding approaching vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If this delay varies according to signal approach location, t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.14(1) s.10(4) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100242248
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total cost Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission incurred: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) from 2014 to the present day, including all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs; and 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Governmen...

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100244832
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Money spent on UNCRC and local government bill Supreme Court case: FOI release

1) The amount of money spent by the Scottish Government on the UNCRC and local government bill Supreme Court case. 1a) A breakdown of this by external and internal costs.

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100245325
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Responsibilities and roles of MSPs and Scottish National Party (SNP) MPs: FOI release

“The responsibilities of MSPs and SNP MPs in relation to responding to constituents emails. Are they duty bound to respond to constituents correspondence or is this something that they can totally ignore if, example, they don't like the questions being asked? What course of action can a constituent take if several emai...

FOI not held 40 score 10 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100245973
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A720 Edinburgh City Bypass accidents: EIR release

1) How many crashes have been reported from 01/01/2015 to 29/01/21 on the west-bound side of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass from Baberton Junction to Calerwood Junction? 2) How many near misses have been reported from 01/01/2015 to 29/01/21 on the west-bound side of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass from Baberton Junction...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.3 s.6 s.7 s.9 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100225194
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to A9 and A99: EIR release

I am requesting the following information regarding the A9 road stretching from Wick (Caithness) to Inverness. I would like this information to date back to 2015, if this is possible. 1. How many accidents has there been? Including serious/fatal. 2. How many road users (if possible) use this stretch of road? If there ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100241229
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A92 routine inspection report from October 2020 – October 2021: EIR release

Can you please forward the weekly traffic island reports carried out by BEAR, last island in Broughty Ferry Road as it joins Greendykes Road and the first island in Greendykes Road, Dundee. You clarified the dates for this search as 1 October 2020 – 4 October 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244769
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) information: EIR release

“I am told that there are 63 outstanding applications to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland in relation to the AWPR which are sisted pending further negotiations. 1a. I am trying to find out what the quantum of the claims in relation to these 63 outstanding applications is. 1b. I am also trying to find out how many of the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1A s.1B s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100231022
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The James Hutton Institute report on the impact of sewage sludge: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100219910 My request relates to a report on the human health and environmental impacts of the use of sewage sludge on agricultural land. I understand that the report was commissioned by the Scottish Government in 2016/2017 following the 2016 Sludge Review. I understand that the report was w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.27(1) s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100243526 review of 202100219910
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to Alternative Certification Model (ACM): FOI release

1. How many teachers were (a) due to receive the £400 payment to support the delivery of the Alternative Certification Model (b) have still to receive the payment to date, and (c) received less than £400. 2. Please provide a copy of all the feedback received by the Scottish Government from teachers regarding the policy...

FOI not held 70 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100229612
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding Caledonian MacBrayne ferry crossings: FOI release

1. The number of Caledonian MacBrayne ferry crossings that have been delayed in each of the last 5 years, with a breakdown by year, and if possible by route and reason for delay. 2. The number of Caledonian MacBrayne ferry crossings that have been cancelled in each of the last 5 years, with a breakdown by year, and if ...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100245416
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Official meeting with Alex Hynes on 17 November and 15 December 2020: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Mathieson and Alex Hynes on 17th November 2020 and 15 Dec 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI not held 70 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.30 s.38 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100232184
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Vessel procurement processes: FOI release

Further to earlier correspondence regarding Cal Mac Ferries I request to know whether these tenders were still subject to the Public Procurement Act requirements and provide a copy of the Pre-qualification panels scoring for all yards.

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100245666
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to Let's Stop the Spike media campaign: FOI release

1. A full account of costs relating to the "Let's Stop the Spike" media campaign ran by the Scottish Government, specifically the two videos published on the Scottish Government's YouTube channel titled: "Take Two Tests Every Week" "Stop the Spike" 2. Copies of the contracts or tenders in which any media companies se...

FOI not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.7 s.33 s.33(1)
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100237582
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

NHS Scotland Health board Covid-19 deaths: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100234838 On the statutory requirements, for each of the 14 NHS regional boards: 1a) How many infections affecting workers were reported to HSE? b) What was the date of the infections ? c) What was the date of reporting? 2a) How many deaths of healthcare workers were reported to HSE? b) What ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100240573 review of 202100234838
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Statistics on cautions for drug offences: FOI release

Data on cautions meted out by Police Scotland by main crime/offence, covering the years 2003-2020, specifically looking for cautions for drugs offences.

FOI not held 65 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100242856
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Due diligence of Glasgow Prestwick Airport: EIR release

It would be great if we could get the due diligence on the discussions regarding the plans to turn Prestwick from a passenger airport to a cargo airport? Which considered closing down one of the runways and the reasons why it was rejected and Prestwick was to be sold and the financial aspects around all this? And why I...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100230803
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Ferguson's shipyard: FOI release

I would like to request the following information about Ferguson's shipyard, Port Glasgow. 1. The total number of employees in the yard. 2. The number of Directors on the management board. 3. The number of managers employed by the yard. 4. The number of foremen in the yard. 5. The number of tradesmen and women in the ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100243437
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Legal agreement with Ernst & Young: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information request which was allocated reference number 202100227936. You submitted the following request: A copy of the signed legal agreement between the Scottish Government and Ernst & Young regarding due diligence on the Lochaber Guar...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-29
Reference
FOI/202100235635 Review of 202100227936
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Information regarding snow gates: EIR release

I am looking to establish when we might experience weather conditions which disrupt road travel on a particular route. The route can be found here and I’ve pasted an image below too. Its Dundonnell to Glasgow (A832, A835, A9, M9, M80). I’m particularly interested in the route between Dundonnell and Inverness, where I e...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.6(1) s.2 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100225501
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport