Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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631 matching releases

Payments to appear In Stonewall lists: FOI release

All information on membership payments, donations & grants provided to Stonewall

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200315562
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Statistics of costs incurred by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The overtime working costs incurred by your organisation in each financial year since 2019-20. Please provide figures for the current financial year to date. 2. Any legal costs incurred by your organisation related to the release of information as a result of freedom of information request for every financial year s...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-09-22
Reference: FOI/202200315401
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

The number of incidents of bullying within the Government in the last five years: FOI release

For the number of incidents of bullying within the Scottish Government (SG) for the last 5 years, split between directorates. You also stated that you would be content for the information to be provided using any local survey run by the Scottish Government each year.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-29
Reference: FOI/202200308354
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government application to Stonewall Diversity scheme: FOI release

1. Confirmation of whether Scottish Government applied to be part of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index in A) 2018 (for 2019), B) 2019 (for 2020) or C) 2021 (for 2022) (NB the index was suspended in 2020/21 because of Covid). 2. Give details of the total amount of money Scottish Government paid to Stonewall in 202...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-24
Reference: FOI/202200313410
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Staff attending a workplace ‘trans 101’ course: FOI release

Following the revelation of the "trans 101" workplace training in The Telegraph, could you please state: 1. if any of the clerks for the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee took part in the training course? 2. if any MSPs took part in the training course and who these were of so.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-24
Reference: FOI/202200309149
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

The process of filling the position of Deputy Director of Human Rights & Mainstreaming: FOI release

Please provide detail on the process of filling the position of Deputy Director of Human Rights & Mainstreaming, including: 1. Whether it was publicly advertised and for how long 2. Any external communications related to the job description and potential candidates 3. Salary for this position 4. Process for assessm...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200313235
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Equalities data on members of the boards of public bodies: FOI release

You asked “can you let me know do you hold equalities data on members of the boards of public bodies in Scotland and, if so, can you tell me how many trans people, and specifically trans women, there are in total on the boards of Scotland's public bodies?”

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200311161
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Errors of processing and errors relating to erroneous procedures: FOI release

For us to distinguish between errors of processing’ and ‘errors relating to erroneous procedures.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200304002
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to the former Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans: FOI release

For information relating to Leslie Evans, the former Scottish Government Permanent Secretary: 1. What was the total sum paid to Ms Evans in a one-off lump sum? 2. What is the value of her annual pension award? 3. Please provide details of any other payment made to Ms Evans on termination of her contract.

FOI withheld 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200303395
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Inquiries, commissions and reviews since 2007: FOI release

How many public inquiries, commissions and reviews have been commissioned in Scotland since 2007; and, Which have been completed and have published reports, and which are still gathering evidence or have yet to report.

FOI cost limit 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200304156
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Non-disclosure agreements, agency staff and complaints procedures: FOI release

Details of total spend by the Scottish Government broken down for the following since 2007: a) Non-disclosure agreements b) Agency staff (Temporary interim workers) c) Complaints procedures (The internal grievance process)

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-05
Reference: FOI/202200304405
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Employee pay review/settlement: FOI release

Has the 2022 employee pay review/settlement has now been finalised and implemented? If so, please find enclosed a Freedom of Information request regarding this matter. If it has yet to be concluded do you happen to know when would be best to submit the request again?

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-05
Reference: FOI/202200305820
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Staff Diversity Networks: FOI release

You asked for the following information for each of 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22: 1. What have been the funds provided to the network? 2. How many staff within the Scottish Government provide their time for administrative support to the group (and what is the cost estimate of their time)? 3. What funds have been pro...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-08-03
Reference: FOI/202200309061
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Statistics on Government staff that have been dismissed, demoted or disciplinary action taken against them: FOI release

You have asked for the following information: How many Accountable Officers in the Scottish Government have been (a) demoted (b) sacked (c) had formal action taken against them in the period since 2010. How many Senior Officers in the Scottish Government have been (a) demoted (b) sacked (c) had formal action taken...

FOI unclear 50 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200303050
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Former Permanent Secretary's pre-retirement leave: FOI release

Please provide details of the start and end dates of the former Permanent Secretary's (Leslie Evans) pre-retirement leave and documentation showing when and by whom it was authorised.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-29
Reference: FOI/202200287678
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Appointment of Members of the Board of Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS): FOI release

What was the field, in respect of the Board member of the Architecture and Design Scotland appointment round advertised from 9 February 2022 with a closing date for applications of 9 March 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200294400
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Pay grades within Scottish Government: FOI release

The Scottish Government pay scales for grades AA - G6 to include min and max points and any spinal points in between.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200295836
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Application process for NHS Orkney board position advertised on 03/12/21: FOI release

What was the field (at different stages of the process) in respect of the Board member of the NHS Orkney Board appointment round advertised from 3 December 2021 with a closing date for applications of 10 January 2022?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-05
Reference: FOI/202200289409
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Staffing structure of Scottish Civil Service: FOI release

Details of the following information regarding the Scottish Government civil service: 1. The number of (FTE) civil servants within each directorate, together grouped by responsible Director-General. 2. A list of all teams within each directorate and the number of FTE employees in each team. 3. Any diagrammatic maps the...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-04
Reference: FOI/202200278953
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Recruitment process for Chief Pharmaceutical Officer post: FOI release

The following information in relation to the recruitment of the Scottish Government Chief Pharmaceutical Officer: 1) The number of applicants for the post. 2) The number of people shortlisted for the post. 3) The number of people who attended interview for the post. 4) The job titles of those on the interview panel for...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-03-24
Reference: FOI/202200285611
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Employee Survey 2021: FOI release

"I would like to have sight of a copy of the Scottish Government Employee Survey for 2021. Please arrange to send pdf copy to me."

FOI unclear 75 score 2 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200277761
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Civil Service employee mental health related sick leave statistics: FOI release

In each of the past ten years, how many Scottish Civil Service employees have been absent from work due to mental health related conditions? Please also indicate what proportion of the total workforce this constituted in each year. Of those absent from work, how many were on long-term sick leave in each year and what w...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1)

Published: 2022-02-23
Reference: FOI/202200273589
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Chief Nursing Officer post: FOI release

1. To ask the Scottish Government how many times on the podium appeared together to deliver messages to the Public and answer questions from Journalists. The First Minister and Chief Constable The First Minister and Mr J Leitch The First Minister and Chief Nursing Officer 2. To ask how many Chief Nursing Officer post...

FOI withheld 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200274376
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Additional staff support payments for enforced home working: FOI release

As you will be aware public bodies are not allowing staff to return to their designated office or place of work. This results in the running costs for individual households being considerably increased whilst public organisations work spaces are generating savings associated with day to day running costs. Please provid...

FOI not held 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-20
Reference: FOI/202100254081
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Working from home policy: FOI release

The number of employees in your organisation and, of these, the number able to perform their work remotely (i.e., not those who are front-line workers) and the number who have started returning to in person work. Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, what has your organisation policy to employees working from ...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.84

Published: 2022-01-20
Reference: FOI/202100258939
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills