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

Various questions regarding Circular Economy Investment Fund: EIR release

You asked for information related to the funding of the Circular Economy Investment Fund: 1. How much money has been allocated by the Scottish Government to the Circular Economy Investment Fund broken down by financial year since its inception. 2. How many applications has the fund received, including applicant organis...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-12-19
Reference
FOI/201900009291
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Council proposal to grant planning permission at Westfield Road: FOI release

A copy of the conditions that the Council proposes to attach to the Planning permission if permitted to grant and also a copy of any reasons given by the Committee for its decisions to grant permission contrary to the recommendations of its own officers.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11 s.11(2) s.20 s.10(3) s.11(1) s.38 s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-18
Reference
FOI/19/02563
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Telephony and communication systems used by Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB): FOI release

Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place? When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? Who maintains your telephony system(s)? Please confirm value of the initial project and value of annual support/maintenance services (in £)? When is your contract renewal ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.11 s.13
Published
2019-12-18
Reference
FOI/19/02598
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Breakdown of costs in Named Person judical review and case of former First Minister: FOI release

You asked us to provide a breakdown of costs incurred in applying and/or defending the judicial reviews in the case of: The Named Person judicial review in the court of session to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in 2014-2016. Defending the case of Alex Salmond V Scottish Government judicial review earlier in 2...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2019-12-18
Reference
FOI/19/02547
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Arboriculturist report on Lundiemuir Plantation: EIR release

You asked for a copy of the Arboriculturist report on Lundiemuir Plantation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-18
Reference
FOI/19/02616
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Gender Reform Act Consultation and non-binary people legal recognition: FOI release

You asked "why the consideration of the legal recognition of Non-Binary people has been excluded from the Gender Reform Act Consultation. I would request a more detailed statement than the current one given, that this issue has been excluded in order to “set up a working group on Non-Binary people”. This issue is extre...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-12-18
Reference
FOI/201900009146
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Expenses claimed by Scottish Ministers against the Trump Organisation: FOI release

1. Details of the expenses claimed by the Scottish Ministers against the Trump Organisation (“the Organisation”) in any Account(s) of Expenses prepared by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers in relation to the expenses awarded in the Ministers’ favour in the Organisation’s Petition for Judicial Review and, separatel...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-18
Reference
FOI/19/02631
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to the roadworks at Junction 4 on the M8: EIR release

You asked: ‘I wish to complain about the roadworks at Junction 4 on the M8, In order for me to make a proper and formal complaint I will need the following information. 1. A copy of the report as to why the work needs to be done, a copy of the original report from the person or complaint who carried it out would be b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02408
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Disclosure Scotland - recruitment methods: FOI release

You asked for: a) Please confirm whether you use recruitment agencies to support in the recruitment of temporary and permanent staff? b) If yes to the above question, please can you confirm the agency spend on recruitment for the last 12 months? Please could this be split out between temporary and permanent recruitme...

FOI released 75 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02554
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Rural GPs and rural communities in the Highlands and Islands: FOI appeal

Copies of all electronic correspondence involving ministers and/or officials, and other stakeholders, from the last six months in which there is discussion about the impact of the GP contract on rural GPs and rural communities in the Highlands and Islands.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/01413
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Workplace parking levy or car park tax correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) in 2019 from members of the public to Nicola Sturgeon on the topic of the workplace parking levy or car park tax.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02502
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Several questions regarding traffic signals on A75 in Springholm: FOI release

13 questions in relation to traffic lights in Springholm and clarified your request on 18 November: "Details of the time delays now operating at the eastbound and westbound exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.5 s.7 s.36(1) s.13 s.30
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02489
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government consultation and policy-making guidance: FOI release

You asked for copies of any current written rules or guidance on how interested parties should be involved in policy development, whether in general or relating specifically to schools, or to children and young people. This should include current guidance on conducting formal consultations, but also any relevant rules ...

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/201900009119
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

West Lothian Council fund from Scottish Government on local services: FOI release

You asked requested all information regarding the budget for public services improvements in 2014 and all information for the improvements of the Bo'ness bus station regarding the use for disabled people.

FOI withheld 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02638
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of non-salary rewards: FOI release

You asked for: How much have you spent, in total, on non-salary rewards in each of the last 5 years - 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, and 2019/20 to date. Please provide a breakdown of the five highest individual awards, the value, the type, (eg cash payment, vouchers, goods, etc), reason for the award, the date,...

FOI transferred 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1)
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900007480
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

M80 slip road safey concern: EIR release

You asked ‘On my commute home this evening there was yet another collision on the overhead part of the Hornshill Junction of the M80. There have been a large number of accidents at the same part of this overhead roundabout which have included fatalities. Given test these are happening between the M80 off ramp and the r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/19/02437
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government audited income and expenditure accounts: FOI release

Please supply me with Scottish Government Audited Income and Expenditure Accounts for the under-noted tax years, in spreadsheet format, urgently: 2016 - 2017 2017 - 2018 2018 - 2019 Please include detailed breakdowns of exactly where all the money came from, including any brought forward from previous tax years; and ...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900008329
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Media illicitly receiving confidential papers investigation regarding former First Minister: FOI release

You asked: "Has the Scottish Parliament Policing Unit or other branches of Police Scotland investigated the media illicitly receiving confidential papers relating to the alleged sexual misconduct of Alex Salmond. The news desk of The Daily Record received these papers and published 24 AUG 2018. https://www.dailyreco...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900008244
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) ex-gratia payments and budget: FOI release

You asked: "Are the ex-gratia payments received through the SIBSS (Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme) protected legally for life? What is the current annual budget for SIBSS? In the last financial budget, how much reserves were carried over into the next year?"

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.28
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900007767
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information on salmon ova imports in 2017: EIR appeal

Information on salmon ova imports since 1 January 2017, including: details of egg import licence documents, any tests for disease, health certificates, emails and any other information related to salmon ova imports since 1 January 2017. information on the Norwegian Government's decision to ban the import of salmon egg...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 400 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/18/01553
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bed bugs at schools - First Minister correspondence: FOI review

For the contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) in 2019 on the topic of bed bugs at schools.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900006881
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to grouse moor reform in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for: All drafts of the Werritty report into grouse moor management communicated between Prof Alan Werritty (or his team) and Scottish Government Ministers. All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and the author(or his team), from the time of submission, and receipt of the first draft by Scot...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900007008
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Accidents caused by wildlife on the M9: EIR release

You asked “Please provide copies of data/information documenting the number of near misses or accidents caused by or attributed to the presence of deer or other wildlife on the M9 between the Stirling Motorway Services and its junction with the M876, providing details of the date, time and location of each reported in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/19/02536
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport