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

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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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8,113 matching releases

Social Security Delivery Board 23 on 16 October 2018 papers: FOI release

You asked for all items of information in Paper 23.11 and Paper 23.12, as presented and discussed at Social Security Delivery Board 23 on 16 October 2018, plus all minutes, actions and roadmaps related to this item presented to Social Security Delivery Board 24 on 30 October 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-21
Reference
FOI/19/01771
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland - service design of Healthcare Professional Assessment Function: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide the agreed contract for the Service Design of the Social Security Scotland Desk Based and Face to Face Healthcare Professional Assessment Function.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.33 s.38 s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-19
Reference
FOI/19/01697
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to a registered farm holding available to the public: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for 1. Can you tell me what, if any, information relating to a registered farm holding is available to the public? 2. Any information as to the exact use of specific land and it's chronology.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-08-19
Reference
FoI/19/01586
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Street lighting policy: EIR release

“I would like to know what your street lighting policy is.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-08-16
Reference
FOI/19/01762
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen cost per section and supplier: EIR release

In relation to the A96 Dualling Inverness to Aberdeen how much money has been spent on the project whilst it has been live, for each of the sections and the supplier(s) who own that section upgrade. For the following suppliers:-  AAJV  Mott MacDonald/Sweco,  Jacobs/Fairhurst

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-08-16
Reference
FOI/19/01710
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Safer drug consumption room correspondence with UK Home Office: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence (including letters and emails) from the past two years between Scottish Government ministers / officials and the UK Home Office on the subject of a safer consumption facility/drug consumption room) in Glasgow.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-16
Reference
FOI/19/01755
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Server and Infrastructure Maintenance Framework Tender: FOI release

The following responses from the winning bidder for the Server and Infrastructure Maintenance Framework tender. Questions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2 and 2.3

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.4 s.8 s.17 s.21 s.32 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-16
Reference
FOI/19/01750
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) correspondence and future structure: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) Documentation outlining plans for the future structure and funding of the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme Timeframe: since September 2018...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01661
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) minutes: FOI release

You asked for: Minutes of meetings where the LFASS scheme was discussed by Scottish Government officials.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01662
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Future plans and farm payment model - post Brexit: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to a plan outlining a future farm payment model post-Brexit Documentation outlining plans for a future farm payment model post Brexit Timeframe: since September 2018. FOI/19-01664: Documentation outlining ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01663
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower questions: EIR release

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower. I refer to your letter, dated 8th July, 2019. I have amended my original request and have reduced the area of road that I would like you provide information regarding and as you requested, I have also reduced the date range. I would be grateful if you please provide t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01823
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Trunk roads repair details in Angus: EIR release

You asked for: How much has been spent on repairing trunk roads in each local authority area in each of the past three years. How many repair works have been carried out on trunk roads in each local authority area in each of the past three years? What was the average length of time taken to complete repair work acro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01721
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Edinburgh Airport correspondence with Scottish Government: FOI release

Please provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Edinburgh Airport in May and June 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-14
Reference
FOI/19/01712
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

South West Scotland Strategic Transport Review 2019: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Aecom LTD, in relation to the South West Scotland Strategic Transport Review in 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.5 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-14
Reference
FOI/19/01459
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Loan to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited: FOI appeal

All information held regarding the loan of £30 million made by the Scottish Government in June 2018 to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited, including but not limited to: 1. All minutes and notes of meetings held between FME Limited and the Scottish Government. 2. The loan agreement including interest terms and basis ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 129 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.25(1) 36 attachments
Published
2019-08-13
Reference
FOI/18/01835
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Prison Service coresspondence regarding in-cell phones: FOI release

You asked for any and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Prison Service, over the last 18 months (since January 2018), regarding in-cell phones for inmates.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-13
Reference
FOI/201900002719
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Environmental performance of Scottish agriculture correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) sent to (a) Fergus Ewing and (b) Roseanna Cunningham relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-12
Reference
FOI/19/01684
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Improving environmental performance of Scottish agriculture - Roseanna Cunningham correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Roseanna Cunningham and Scottish Government Officials relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture and documentation outlining plans for improving the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-12
Reference
FOI/19/01685
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Improving environmental performance of Scottish agriculture - Fergus Ewing correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture and documentation outlining plans for improving the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-12
Reference
FOI/19/01686
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen objectives and assessment: EIR release

You asked for:- 1) Details of the criteria used to assess each route option – specifically what are the “scheme objectives” 2) The assessment of the on-line dualling of the A96 against no 1 above 3) Same assessment undertaken on the two remaining options 4) “Like for like” assessment for all 3 routes that justify t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01508
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling at Inverurie – Dualling Feasibility and Appraisal report questions: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Online at Inverurie – Dualling Feasibility and Appraisal report:- ...all and any information, data (including, but not limited to, the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated corres...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01647
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling - Reports, environmental surveys, landowner consultation: EIR release

You asked for:- The reports associated with the 'detailed appraisal' of the route options which were selected and deselected prior to the October 2018 public exhibition to determine the 'better performing' options A record of all environmental surveys undertaken on the ground between the October 2018 and the deselecti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01578
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling - material for de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option: EIR release

You asked for:- …the briefing pack/material provided to the “decision maker”, leading to the de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option. ….the minutes of relevant meetings/briefings where the de-selection decision was made.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01616
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Final Business Case for the Edinburgh Glasgow Rail Improvement project: EIR appeal

Further to you application to the Scottish Information Commissioner in relation to your request reference number FOI/19/541 for: a) available on the Transport Scotland website is a version of the Final Business Case for the Edinburgh Glasgow Rail Improvement project, (EGIP). The version available there is dated Octobe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/00541
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings details of proposed publicly owned energy company: EIR release

You asked for: Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Ministers Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Government Special Advisor Documentation outlining Scottish Government plans f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-08
Reference
FOI/19/01673
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector