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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Police Scotland Youth Volunteers funding: FOI release

You asked: 1. Can you tell me if over the period each full financial year in the period 2014/15 to the present time (December 2019) government funds have been made available to the Police Service of Scotland, either directly or indirectly, to fund the development of the Police Scotland Youth Volunteers. 2. If so, for...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-31
Reference
FOI/202000010772
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

(Trans)forming single gender services and communal accommodations article: FOI release

All information held in the Scottish Government's records regarding the article (Trans)forming single gender services and communal accommodations (2017), published in Social and Legal Studies 26(5), which is cited on p174 of the consultation paper on the Gender Recognition reform (Scotland) Bill, issued on 17 December ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-01-31
Reference
FOI/202000011201
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Flights affected by industrial action at Sumburgh Airport: FOI release

You asked for: How many flights in total were affected at Sumburgh Airport as a result of the recent work to rule industrial action from Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd’s air traffic controllers? What was the financial impact of industrial action - both work to rule and strikes - at Sumburgh Airport during the durat...

FOI released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-31
Reference
FOI/20/00057
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Northern Isles Ferry Services cancelled sailings: FOI release

How many How many Northern Isles Ferry Services sailings were cancelled in 2019, broken down (a) route, (b) cause of cancellation and (c) vessel.

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-31
Reference
FOI/20/00013
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Home Office consultation on proposals to tackle unauthorised encampments: FOI release

The home office consultation on expanding police powers regarding treatment of travellers (https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/I1EI5/). 1. Whether this expansion of police powers would apply in Scotland? 2. Whether the Scottish government supports this expansion of powers? 3. Given the Scottish government...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2020-01-31
Reference
FOI/202000013834
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

The Government Car Service (Scotland) 2019: FOI release

How many chauffeur cars the Scottish Government has used in 2019 and how many were in Diesel cars.

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-31
Reference
FOI/202000011158
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The breakdown of total payments for Best Start Grant (BSG): FOI release

Can you explain the breakdown of total payments for best start grant? From the article posted here (https://www.gov.scot/news/best-start-grant-pays-out-nearly-gbp-13-million) there are 42,000 payments to families in Scotland, in 9 months, totalling £12.9 million. Why are there 42000 payments (in 9 months) made since th...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-01-30
Reference
FOI/20/00039
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Chair of the Grouse Moor Management Review Group finances: FOI release

You asked for: “the full financial details of commissioning Professor Werritty to Chair the Grouse Moor Management Review Group, from conception in 2017 to the delivery of the group's report in Dec 2019.”

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-30
Reference
FOI/202000010774
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2013 and other publications: FOI release

You asked for the following: The Scottish Government publication "Scotland's Right to Choose", The First Minister's Section 30 request to the United Kingdom Government and The “Section 30” legislation and guidance on its application and subsequent process to be followed for Scottish Referendums.

FOI released 100 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-29
Reference
FOI/202000010912
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Documents relating to case against former First Minister: FOI release

You asked for "any and all information held by the Scottish Government on its investigation into former First Minister Alex Salmond over claims of sexual impropriety. The documents I would like to request should include, but not be limited to, minutes of meetings, emails and official reports."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.35(1) s.35(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-29
Reference
FOI/202000010911
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Manufacturing roundtable attendance including the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “Who attended a meeting at Gretna with Jamie Hepburn MSP, along with 30 or so others on the 13th January 2020.”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1)
Published
2020-01-29
Reference
FOI/202000013021
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Financial Support paid to Scottish fish farming industry: EIR release

Details of financial support by way of (i) grants and (ii) loans, paid to the Scottish fish farming industry by the Scottish Government or its agencies for 2018 and 2019, broken down by operator.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-01-29
Reference
FOI/20/00017
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Questions on pension schemes for civil and public services staff: FOI release

Please answer each of the questions below in relation to each of the following six pension schemes: NHS; Teachers; Local Government; Firefighters; Police; Scottish Parliament 1. How many members opted out of the pension scheme in each of the following timeframes: 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, H1 2019/2...

FOI not held 45 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-28
Reference
FOI/19/02621
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Tretton review correspondence: FOI release

We seek all correspondence (electronic or otherwise), meeting notes, and notes of telephone calls between you and William Gillies, Roy Christie, Frank Finlayson, Alastair Kirkwood, and David Tretton between 2018 and 2019 insofar as they relate to the small scale hydro-electricity generation in the ongoing "Tretton revi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.38
Published
2020-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000011513
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Energy, Public sector

Local authority provision of waste disposal: FOI release

My previous request related to the present legislation governing the provision of sites by Scottish Local Authorities for the FREE Disposal of Household Waste. Your answer directed me to section 45 of The Environmental Protection Act, a section which deals with the Collection of Controlled Waste. For clarification lets...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.45 s.51 s.1B s.8 s.53 s.45(3) s.4 s.19
Published
2020-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000011654
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

1994 A77 Route Action Plan between Ayr and Stranraer: FOI release

1. I request the full content, in electronic format, of the 1994 A77 Route Action Plan between Ayr and Stranraer. 2. If the full RAP cannot be provided, then at minimum I request specifically: a) what improvement measures were recommended b) what improvement measures were progressed, and for each of these: the date...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-28
Reference
FOI/20/00012
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Request to find out who has claimed land: EIR release

I am requesting as to whom has claimed the land on their IACS (ref 2 fields), from 1991 each year to present, in what way the land has been claimed, seasonal access / secure tenancy and timings of any changes. Any past and present environmental schemes and any other information which may be of interest. Any information...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000011578
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

A720 Sheriffhall Junction Improvement questions: EIR release

You asked for:- “1) How much would to be spent on the flyover at the Sheriffhall roundabout? I'd like this information broken down as much as possible. 2) How much was spent on the glossy brochures from transport scotland titled 'A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout Environmental statement December 2019'? 3) What long term e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6(1)
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/19/02690
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Government Expenditure & Revenue Scotland (GERS) Social protection: FOI release

You claim UK Government spent £18 billion on Social protection in Scotland GERS - 2018-19 table 3.8 https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/statistics/2019/08/governmentexpenditure-revenue-scotland-gers/documents/main-charts-tables/main-chartstables/govscot%3Adocument/main-charts-tables.xl...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000013219
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme traffic questions: EIR release

You asked for: “Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and I request that you supply me with results of the recent traffic monitoring in and around Inverurie to update the traffic model used to predict the flow of traffic expected...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/20/00003
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A Culture Fit for the Future: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: a) How is the Scottish Government/ NHS Scotland monitoring the response of NHSH against each item within the Sturrock report where he made specific suggestions or recommendations? What recor...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000011317
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Various questions relating to Forth Crossing: EIR release

How many owners to date have applied for compensation for land as described in the book of reference item 612 referring to plot 606 on the plan, 790 square metres or thereby of land lying to the north west of Newmains House, Kirkliston and south west lodge Queensferry Have further noise tests for road traffic been carr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/20/00019
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Gender recognition consultations - information collection: FOI release

You asked for: "Evidence of consultation with any other professionals experienced in working with gender dysphoric children and young people. Evidence of all research studies on gender dysphoric children and adolescents that were considered. Evidence of consultation with professionals in the area of child developmen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/201900010673
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Government Expenditure and Revenue in Scotland (GERS) in relation to oil & gas revenue: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Who appoints the Scottish Government statisticians that produce the GERS figures? Are they chosen by the Scottish Parliament, or by the UK Parliament? 2. Is the Scottish First Minister given full access to the UK's oil and gas revenue accounts, or are you told Scotland's oil and gas revenue figures ...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-01-24
Reference
FOI/20/00010
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Energy, Public sector

Restocking tree felling at Newmains Farm Steading, Dirleton: EIR release

You asked for the following information regarding tree felling at Newmains farm steading, Dirleton: Whether an appeal has been lodged against the restocking direction.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-24
Reference
FOI/20/00052
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector