Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,340releases indexed
40,102attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,293partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,293 unclear 7,326 not held 3,160 released 1,571 already published 681 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5064 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3675 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2943 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2461 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1201 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,298 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 945 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 700 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 647 releases · 25.7 avg days
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22,340 matching releases

Police Scotland operation codenamed "Operation Cerrar" correspondence: FOI release

whether the Scottish Government has on file any correspondence relating to a Police Scotland operation codenamed Operation Cerrar. This was an operation into child sexual exploitation in and around Glasgow. If so, I would like to request copies of said correspondence.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-16
Reference
FOI/202000016603
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Students receiving financial support from SAAS at Glasgow kelvin College: FOI release

You asked for: The number of students in receipt of financial support from SAAS, for academic years 2015-2016 to present, whose institution of study is or was the institution known as West George College/Kelvingrove College.

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-16
Reference
FOI/202000020920
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Housing for the Elderly Disabled: FOI release

How many bungalows were allocated to the elderly disabled for the following years 2018 & 2019? And how many flats were allocated? Please itemise for each year. What number of these were new builds? And how many were old stock? How many of these were purposely built with disabled people in mind i.e.; adapted specificall...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.12
Published
2020-03-13
Reference
FOI/202000016447
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Housing, Public sector

The A96 between Nairn and Inverness inspection reports: EIR release

You asked for: Weekly reports for the A96 between Nairn and Inverness. You clarified on 17 February that the information you required was - In relation to the condition of the A96 between Nairn to Inverness. 1. I request information on weekly reports on the condition of A96 from December 2019 till w/c 13/2/2020. 2...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.1 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-13
Reference
FOI/202000016205
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

QI Consulting contract with Scottish Government for independent operational expert advice: FOI release

Your request is noted below: “To ask Scottish Ministers to provide the contract that was drawn up and agreed between both parties that enabled Commodore van Beek to commence his review. In addition, Mr van Beek states in his letter above that the review would be carried out with a colleague, Bert Niven, a director of ...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38 s.33 s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000017467
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Wild Salmon Strategy - all related correspondence: EIR release

"…any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "Wild Salmon Strategy" over the period 01 Jan 2019 to date. Additionally please provide all correspondence (as previously define...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000019140
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy - flights taken by staff: EIR request

"Please can you provide the following data for each of the past 5 years. The number of (a) domestic and (b) international flights taken by staff in each of the last 5 years. Please provide all information held relating to the above request, including but not exclusively all information held in the following formats: em...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.12 s.13 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000015262
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Further correspondence from 5th to 12th of February regarding Mr Mackay: FOI release

1) Please provide all correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish Government special advisers, her Chief of Staff and private office in relation to allegations about the conduct Derek Mackay and subsequently his resignation from government between noon on 5 February and 12 February 2020. 2) Please provide all ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.39(1) s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000015900
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NoTosh and involvement with Education Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. How much money has been paid to No Tosh and Think Different Events since April 2019? 2. If any other private company has been paid as part of the CfE refresh rollout, who are they and how much have they been paid?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000017393
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Pine ‘N’ Oak Snack bar payment: EIR release

Details regarding meetings, personnel or any breakdowns relating to how the final payment for the Pine ‘N’ Oak snack bar was reached

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI-202000017504
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government overseas network budgets and staff: FOI release

You asked for “the costs to date of setting up these offices up {the Scottish Government overseas network}, the staff numbers and the amount of visitors who have visited the offices.” “what the cost was to the Scottish taxpayer when the Scottish government set up it’s own facility at the 2014 Olympic games and how man...

FOI not held 45 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000018725
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Work and skills

Statistical reports concerning accidents on the A82/A85 between Tyndrum and Lix Toll: EIR release

You asked: In relation to the A82/A85 Tyndrum to Lix Toll for - Statistics on the accidents and severity from January 2014 to date on this stretch of road Copy of the "Latest analysis of driver behaviour" mentioned above, and any other reports you have for the period 2014 to 2016 for example traffic surveys

FOI/EIR released 100 score 15 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000016756
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Criminal Justice Act 1988 payments: FOI release

How many applications under section 133 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 have satisfied each of the four categorisations set out by the Supreme Court's judgment in McCartney and others v. the Secretary of State for Justice in May 2011; and where applications have been successful under section 133, how many payments hav...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.13 s.17
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000017201
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016: FOI release

the numbers of reported cases and outcomes for Disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress under section 33 of Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 for the year 2019 where the victim is 18 or over. You would also like this to include threats to share, as well as: Cases of the crimes an...

FOI released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.33 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000018319
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Languages Strategic Implementation Group meeting papers: FOI release

You asked for: Papers from the September 2019 and January 2020 meetings of the Languages Strategic Implementation Group.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000016117
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transportation Noise Action Plan pilot at Renton documents: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the noise barrier pilot as part of the Transportation Noise Action Plan (TNAP) 2019-2023 pilot at Renton. 1. Could you please make available to me the findings of your modelled noise levels findings as they pertain to both Carman Road and Upper Carman Road. 2. I ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000017159
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Complaints regarding Midlothian and Edinburgh primary schools: FOI release

complaints about Scottish primary schools and it's staff (inc. head teachers, assistant head teachers, teachers and teaching assistants). What is their pay? Any bonuses? Any misconduct? In your clarification email you asked for any complaints regarding Loanhead Primary School, Midlothian and also any details of complai...

FOI unclear 80 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000018280
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Help to Buy housing Statistics: FOI release

'Since the introduction of the Help To Buy scheme: Q1. How many property owners have purchased additional equity in their property? Q2. What is the average additional equity stake purchased e.g. is it 5%, 10% etc.? Q3.What is the average value of additional equity stake purchased?' A clarification question was issued i...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000016697
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Various questions pertaining to Caledonian Sleeper: FOI release

1. To ask for comparative data and / or a summary by appropriate person or persons which directly addresses the pre-order performance and the actual performance / expectations of the newly procured CAF Mk5 carriages. This comparison must address, or at least, provide brief answers in regards to the following points; T...

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000015879
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

"West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" correspondence: EIR release

You asked for: Any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust and Fisheries Management S...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000019153
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Water Bailiff appointments and warrants issued: FOI release

You asked for: i. - How many warrants have been issued to people to be empowered as Water Bailiffs appointment by Scottish Ministers between 2018-2019? ii. - What arrangements are in place such as for Special Constables if the Water Bailiff is injured or worse during the course of his duty? iii. - Please supply the ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000016049
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Conditions of all Funding to Woman's Aid: FOI release

“(1) Please also supply me with the total amount of funding supplied to Woman's Aid from 1st April 2014 until present date? Please break this down year on year? (2) Please supply me with the conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Womans Aid appertaining to each payment from the ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000016737
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector