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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8,113 matching releases

Carbon balance of wind farms on Scottish peatland: EIR release

I would like to request information about the carbon balance of wind farms on Scottish peatland. This should include the central database that has been compiled from the carbon calculator tool, which "compares the carbon costs of wind farm developments with the carbon savings attributable to the wind farm". I would arg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.36 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial Correspondence relating to Queensferry Crossing: FOI release

I write under Freedom of Information legislation to request a copy of all correspondence including background notes, briefings, letters, minutes and agendas of meetings or other forms of communication provided to the Minister for Transport and the Islands relating to the Queensferry Crossing between 1st June 2017 and 3...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1)
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding pandas at Edinburgh Zoo: FOI release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates starting July 26th 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Global Citizenship, Scotland's International Development Strategy: EIR release

How much money has been spent on Gaelic signage in Scotland since the SNP Government came into office How much money has been spent on Ministerial transport costs in the last five years How much money does Scottish Government give to overseas aid, please give a breakdown of projects.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total costs of Independent Review of Student Support: FOI release

On the matter of the Independent Review of Student Support, you asked for: The total costs associated with the review, including itemised breakdowns Any drafts circulated either to external stakeholders or the Scottish Government (staff, ministers etc) Confirmation of the total number of Scottish Government staff allo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.27(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

GCRB and SFC roles and remuneration 2016-2017: FOI release

[GCRB – Glasgow Colleges' Regional Board] [SFC – Scottish Funding Council] Please provide me with the following in electronic format: All email/letter including but not limited to telephone conferencing exchanges (Tripartite) between the GCRB/SFC/Scottish Government relating to the review of staff roles and remunera...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's visit to Ireland, November 2016: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence, physical or digital, along with any record or minutes of meetings concerning or occurring during Nicola Sturgeon's November, 2016 trips to Ireland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence in relation to Coul Links golf development: EIR release

Any and all correspondence (written and / or electronic) between Scottish Government ministers / officials and any of Mike Keiser, Kemper Sports, Todd Warnock, Edward Abel Smith or the Embo Trust on the issue of the Coul Links golf development.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Moore Stephens' audit of SG purchase ledger invoices: FOI release

In regards to Moore Stephens' promotional literature showing the Scottish Government as a client for "Spend Analysis and Recovery Services", you asked: In total how many purchase ledger invoices (volumes) including transactions with all other government bodies, the Scottish Government processes annually (approximately...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.5 s.33(1)
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland contract details: FOI release

Your request: 1. Please can you provide me with a complete cost breakdown of how much funding each successful contractor will receive for their involvement in FSS? This breakdown should include the amount that each individual bidder will receive, per local authority, rather than the lump sum given to each local autho...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.4 s.5 s.7 s.47 s.3 s.20
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Guidance on construction of cycleways: EIR release

Government guidance on the construction of cycleways, including the legal position on allowing cyclists to cycle on a footway not covered by a redetermination order to access a cycle track.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.12 s.6(1)
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm: EIR release

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm Carstairs Junction. Information sought: The relevant period is from 10 September 2017 to 22 November 2017 The correspondence to include all emails, letters, fax transmissions, notes, photographs, meeting notes, telephone calls and minutes of meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 'blood suckers' or witchcraft in Malawi: FOI release

You asked for 'Copies of all correspondence including but not limited to, emails, notes of telephone calls, letters, and publications concerning 'blood suckers' or witchcraft in Malawi between 30 August 2017 and 14 November 2017'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Corrections made to Gaelic signage: FOI release

'Could you please provide me with the following information dating from 2007 until the current date under the Freedom of Information Act Scotland. 1) Number of corrections made to Gaelic signage which had been misspelled across the country, broken down into each region/area and the costs incurred as a result. 2) Deta...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.10(4)
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Salmon mortalities associated with hydrogen peroxide treatment: EIR release

Salmon mortalities reported to the Scottish Government which have been associated with hydrogen peroxide treatment since the reporting criteria were included in the industry Code of Good Practice for Finfish Aquaculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Low Income Benefits Agile Service Design contract award: FOI release

Information relating to the Contract Award for the Low Income Benefits Agile Service Design at: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300984. Please provide the documentation associated with the award, the contract including its format and terms, details of the staffing provisi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.36(2) s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Removal of Glasgow Clyde Board - correspondence: FOI review

Under FOISA please supply in electronic format, copies of all correspondence, appertaining to the series of meetings that took place between May and September 2015, which involved Scottish Government officials, the funding council, the Glasgow Colleges Regional Board and Angela Constance, in relation to the order laid ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.29(1) 10 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial cars: FOI review

Correspondence relating to the use of a Scottish Government car or driver by the First Minister in the period March-June 2017, inclusive. Your request asked 'Please include any discussion of the potential use of cars as well as correspondence relating to eventual usage. Please include correspondence with all branches o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-18
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Teach First letter regarding Scottish fast track course: FOI release

The letter submitted by Teach First to the Scottish Government advising that they will not be bidding for the Scottish Government's proposed new route into teaching, as reported here: The Herald 14 November 2017 and confirmed by the Scottish Government spokesperson. If a response has been issued by the time of replying...

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-18
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Instances of Pasteurella skyensis or gill pathology: EIR release

Instances of Pasteurella skyensis or gill health pathology which has been recorded or identified by fish health inspectorate diagnostic investigations for the years 2007-2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-12-18
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to report into income tax 2016-2017: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the National Audit Office about the report into income tax that was given to press on 13 November 2017, and due to be published on 14 November 2017? Could you also release all internal Scottish Government correspondence about the report?

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to report into income tax 2016-2017: FOI release

"All Scottish Government correspondence with or about the National Audit Office in November 2017. All Scottish Government correspondence with or about the NAO's publication of 'The administration of the Scottish rate of Income Tax 2016-17' in November 2017."

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland Conference November 2017: FOI release

Notes retained by the Scottish Government relating to the Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland Conference at Trump Turnberry in November 2017, including speaking notes and briefing notes for the Minister for Transport and the Islands. A list of meetings attended by the Minister for Transport and the Islands du...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Police Scotland and BTP Officer training: FOI release

[BTP-British Transport Police] You asked for: Any internal briefing prepared for Government ministers on officer training related to the merger of the BTP in Scotland into Police Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-14
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Withdrawal of standard solo sleeper fare: FOI release

i. any or all correspondence between Transport Scotland and Serco Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (SCSL) relating to the withdrawal of the standard solo sleeper fare: and ii. any and all internal correspondence held in Transport Scotland relating to this change including but not limited to the initial request, internal decisio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport