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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Breakdown of Disclosure Scotland complaints: FOI release

You asked for The number of complaints Disclosure Scotland received from applicants in 2019. Information should be broken down for each year and if possible, for each type of disclosure form (basic, standard, enhanced, PVG Scheme). Confirmation received from FOI/19/02417 that information should be broken down for eac...

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02418
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister media appearances: FOI release

You asked for The total sums of media appearance fees paid to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for media appearances (i.e. television and radio) since she took up her office in 2014. Please brake down by years.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900006007
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Records Management Plan: FOI release

You asked whether Scottish Government has changed the following Records Management Policy at any stage in the last 10 years: https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2017/11/scottish-government-records-management-plan/documents/00528239-pdf/00528239-pdf/govscot%3Adocument/0052...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900006378
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Various questions relating to Clyde and Hebrides ferry services: FOI release

For each of the last 20 years (i.e. 1999/2000 through to 2018/19) can you please detail: a) Central government spending on new vessels for the Hebridean and Clyde services. b) Central government spending on piers and harbours used by Clyde and Hebrides ferries services c) Total annual operating subsidy paid to Caledon...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.70 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02430
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority funding: FOI release

You asked for records of any instances where the Scottish Government has not provided the agreed monies to the HIE and /or the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority within the last 6 years.

FOI cost limit 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.15(1) s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900006485
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch statistics for catch return figures: EIR release

You asked for the catch return figures for the last 10 years for the following SEERAD codes; 94/61 (Rod fishings – Lower Water Beats 1 and , Brae Water Beats 2, 3, 4, 5 (G Castle)) 94/100 (Lower Water Beats 2 (part) and 2 (Speymouth AA)),

FOI/EIR released 100 score 9 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02523
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

South Esk rod catch statistics for salmon and grilse: EIR release

I enclose a copy of some of the information you requested. While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Scottish Government does not have some of the information you have requested. Therefore we are refusing your request under the exception at regulation 10(4)(a) of the EIRs. The re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02515
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various questions relating to the Government Car Service (Scotland): FOI release

You asked for specific information relating to the Government Car Service (Scotland) fleet: 1. The size of the current Government Car Service (Scotland) fleet. 2. A breakdown of the vehicle models. 3. When each vehicle was delivered to the Government Car Service (Scotland). 4. The cost to maintain the fleet in the pas...

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.5
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900006129
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government vehicle purchases: FOI release

You asked us to tell you how much the ministers department has spent on new vehicles since the start of April 2018 and which cars, make and model and how much on each.

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900006210
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Executive non-departmental public body pay deal agreements: FOI release

You asked for the date that each executive non-departmental public body reached a pay deal agreement with its staff body/trade union(s) for each financial year since 2015/16, and that ‘executive non-departmental public body’ be taken to mean the list of public bodies published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/n...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02498
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Timing of Scotland’s budget process correspondence with Cabinet Secretary for Finance: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Derek Mackay, and Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid between July 2019 and 1 November 2019. Any correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Derek Mackay, and civil servants relating to the timing of Scotland’s budget process, betwe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900005878
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Orders under Section 30(2) of the Scotland Act 1998: FOI release

You asked how many times an Order under the procedure established in Section 30(2) of the Scotland Act 1998 has been used, and asked for information on the date orders were requested, requested by whom (Holyrood or Westminster), the date agreed or rejected, and subject matter of request.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30(2) s.30
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900005928
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M8, M73, M74 noise assessments: EIR release

[redacted] has been provided with the attached M73 M74 Upgrade Noise Assessments and the data is of interest to him, and he presumes yourselves. [redacted] would be grateful if you could furnish him with a comparative Noise Surveying data from the same time frame. Following receipt of the clarification received on 30...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.19 s.10(4)
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02379
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Roadworks on the A725: EIR release

You asked: 'We are currently investigating a collision on A275 North, Whittlebury Junction. We have been advised by Transerv that you will have records of the Traffic Management involved. We require a list of jobs completed on this section of road 48 hours prior to the incident dated above.’ You clarified on 4 Novembe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02308
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ferry link to the Northern Isle bidders: FOI release

“the Scottish Government has awarded a lengthy contract to run this vital ferry link to the Northern Isles to SERCO. As I understand it this company has failed on many previous occasions to deliver good service . Was there not another company tendering which might offer a better service ?”

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02513
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Skills Development Scotland diversity parameters: FOI release

You asked for: “What was the field? (including its division across various diversity parameters)” in respect of the Skills Development Scotland board members round.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-28
Reference
FOI/19/02549
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to the former First Minister investigation and communications concerning the Permanent Secretary: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Further to the existing replies to my earlier requests please list the Scottish Government meetings with external legal advisers relating to the investigation concerning Alex Salmond in July and August 2018 and the civil servants, government ministers, special advisers and any others at these meeting...

FOI withheld 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.2 s.30 s.38(1)
Published
2019-11-27
Reference
FOI/19/02429
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence concerning various Education Scotland topics: FOI release

Details of any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, documents or otherwise) between Education Scotland's Senior Regional Advisor for the Forth Valley and West Lothian to their staff (C3 and C2 level including those on probation) on the following topic areas: Pupil Equity Fund; Deli...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/19/02454
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Various questions concerning the Citizens’ Assembly: FOI release

Provide the following information (all information provided in this section must be pre-existing at the date of this request): 1. A copy of any / all documentation required to be signed by the citizens. 2. All instructions and guidance provided to Mark Diffley or his company regarding the selection of citizens. 3. All ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.4 s.1 s.17(1) s.6 s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/201900005919
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Carbon management and reduction targets: EIR release

Please can you provide the following data for each of the past 3 years. What targets have Transport Scotland set for itself in terms of carbon reduction in its use of transport, broken down by mode of transport. Have these targets been met, broken down by mode of transport. What are your future targets. What plans hav...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/19/02409
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

8 questions regarding M9, specifically between Junctions 2 and 5: EIR release

"Accident - 27/07/2019, //Request for Information Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with information pertaining to the M9 motorway, particularly between junctions 2 and 5. Please provide us with the following information: Confirmation of wha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/19/02404
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Surveillance data for 2017, 2018 for all UK authorities: EIR release

I am requesting surveillance data for fishing vessels for the last two years (2017,2018). The data collected comes from aircraft as well as fisheries protection squadron vessels, and MMO chartered patrol vessels. This data will be used to assess the levels of fishing activity around windfarm developments. Please note w...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/19/02496
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marketing cost for Independence and Brexit: FOI release

How much money was spent by the Scottish government on adverts and marketing related to Scottish independence over the last 5 years? Can I have this broken down year by year please? Could this data be broken down into the following: a) Facebook ads b) Twitter ads c) Total social media spend d) Billboards/posters e) TV ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/201900005611
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Money and tax, Public sector

Boardings and inspections 2018/19: FOI release

You asked for data for total boardings and inspections broken down into UK, EU and third country vessels.

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-25
Reference
FOI/19/02468
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector