Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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1,168 matching releases

Council tax and Cabinet meetings: EIR release

1. How many cabinet meetings have been held this year? And how many have been attended by the following: Dorothy Bain, Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater? 2. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, plus all briefings prepared for ministers regarding the UK Gover...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: EIR/202300385194
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Gender Reform Recognition Bill: FOI release

1. Full costs of the court case about the Gender Reform Recognition Bill, including expenses claims, and a full breakdown of these costs. 2. How many civil servants worked on the court case and what were their roles? 3. Correspondence between the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, and Scottish Tr...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.35 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.37(1) s.28(1) s.5 s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300385351
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care's trip to UAE: FOI release

1. All briefings, notes prepared for ministers, and correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, about the UK Government proposing a ban on smoking for those who are 14 and younger, between October 1 and the date of this FOI. 2. Full cost of Neil Gray's trip to UAE between October...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.12 s.27(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300385956
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Freedom of Information Unit resourcing and staffing numbers: FOI release

(1) The staffing of the central FOI team; (2) The number of civil servants across the Scottish Government responsible for dealing with FOIs? specialist teams or staff devoted to this work? Central records of specialists kept? How many civil servants in Scottish Government have 'FOI' or 'Freedom of Information' or 'EIR...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.14(1) s.12(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300388436
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Independent Scotland: FOI release

1.All meetings held or attended by Jamie Hepburn between July 1 2023 and the date of this FOI, including minutes/notes from them, and a list of attendees. 2. How many social media videos about independence have been created by the Scottish Government so far this year? List of these videos and the costs of creating the...

FOI not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.5T s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300377797
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cycling World Championships spend and benefits to hosting: FOI release

“1. At the cycling world championships in glasgow how many events were attended by Scot Government ministers and a full list of these events and who attended them. 2. How much did the Scottish Government spend on events/parties linked to the World cycling championships in glasgow and breakdown of these costs, includin...

FOI not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.10(1) s.17(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300377420
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Juniper Green Primary School inspection: FOI release

Please can you provide me with the following information in relation to the Education Scotland inspection of Juniper Green Primary School and the Summarised Inspection Findings 29 November 2022, section 2.1 titled ‘Safeguarding’, where it says, “HM Inspectors will liaise with the education authority around a national d...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300378626
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

International bond markets: FOI release

On the 17th of October the First Minister announced that the Scottish Government were in the process of considering the issuance to the international bond markets. 1. I would like to see any analysis or discussion by the Scottish Government with respect to likely interest rates which the bonds would carry and in parti...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300381383
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

South City Way in Glasgow and Connecting Woodside infrastructure projects: FOI release

1. Could you detail the current progress on a number of major new segregation infrastructure projects, and how much they have cost so far, and the original budget and deadlines for them: South City Way in Glasgow Connecting Woodside

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202400422998
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Interim IT Staff Services Framework Spend April 22 - Mar 23: FOI release

Please could you provide an excel spreadsheet with agency spend by organisation for the Interim IT Staff framework between 1st April 22 – 31st March 23? Previous FOI’s had a row for consolidated Scottish Government spend. Please could you break the Scottish Government spend out into the appropriate directorates for wh...

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-05
Reference: FOI/202300355599
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Hydrogen Innovation Scheme costs and Cabinet discussions since 20 May 2021: FOI release

1. The number of times that the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme has been discussed at cabinet since 20 May 2021. 2. The cost to date of the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme.

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-07-29
Reference: FOI/202300359859
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

UK Covid-19 inquiry cost: FOI release

Please provide a full breakdown of all costs relating to current and former Scottish Government ministers and officials preparing and giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry, including any spending on internal or external companies to help prepare witnesses and also internal and external legal advice. For internal ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.15

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400396675
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Israeli air force banned from using Prestwick airport: FOI release

I refer to your correspondence of 19 March 2024 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) requesting the following information: Due the recent press reports of Israeli air force being banned from using Prestwick airport due to "public backlash" I'd like the following information. 1. Any corresponde...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400405189
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Chair of Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. A copy of any meeting minutes, external correspondence, read out of phone calls or any other documentation which relate to the Cabinet Secretary’s discussions with the Board of Ferguson Marine about Mr Tydeman’s performance and position as Chief Executive on 28th February. Please also include any internal correspond...

FOI not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400406714
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Waspi women correspondence, State Pension age and life expectancy: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, analysis, briefings and minutes/notes held about life expectancy in Glasgow, from the last 12 months? 2. What is the current Scottish Government position on the state pensions age, and all analysis undertaken on this? 3. ...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400417753
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Economy, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Cost break down of Eid Celebrations at Edinburgh Castle: FOI release

1. How much money did the Scottish Government pay towards the Eid Mubarak celebration at Edinburgh Castle attended by Humza Yousaf in April, and a full breakdown of costs? 2. Could you supply all correspondence held by the Scottish Government, including all sent/received and internal, briefing notes, minutes/notes fro...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-06-11
Reference: FOI/202400410354
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland contracted employees: FOI release

Request for information 1: How many external contractors were employed to work on Social Security Scotland projects in 2023/2024? Request for information 2: How much of Social Security Scotland's budget was spent on hiring these contractors in 2023/24 (In pounds and percentage, please.) Request for information 3: How...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-06-11
Reference: FOI/202400411023
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Education Scotland Key GDPR requirements: FOI release

Information on key GDPR requirements specifically: Please advise who are Education Scotland’s ‘customers’, ‘stakeholders’ and ‘end users’? Please list individually under each heading – customers or stakeholders – what specific companies, agencies, third parties is being referred to?

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400411242
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Student flats and social homes built for rent in the past three years: FOI release

Can you please advise how many student flats and social homes for rent have been built in the last three years. Not affordable homes, social housing for Rent.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400408218
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding ScotRail ticket prices: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by Transport Scotland, briefings for ministers, and notes and minutes held, about ScotRail ticket fare hike in April, between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. Reasons why Newtonhill station missed out on local rail development funding? 3. All correspondence sent and ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-22
Reference: FOI/202400396485
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Number of Civil Servants and breaches of The Civil Service Code: FOI release

Reporting on an annual basis, over the past 5 years – How many Civil Servants are employed by The Scottish Government? How many disciplinary actions have been taken against Civil Servants for breaches of The Civil Service Code?

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-16
Reference: FOI/202300387554
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Al-Mahdi Foundation grants: FOI release

Documents held by the Scottish Government in relation to the provision of a £200,000 grant that was paid to the Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-05-13
Reference: FOI/202300384586
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Public Bodies in Scotland: FOI release

The Number of Public Bodies (QUANGOs) in Scotland The Number of Public Bodies (QUANGOs) in Scotland in the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 The Total amount of money the Scottish Government has spent on public bodies in the years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 The Budgets allocated by the Scott...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202300390766
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland payments: FOI release

Request for information 1: Could you supply a list of dates when the Cold Weather Payment was paid into accounts in Scotland in the last financial year, with how many people received it then included? Request for information 2: How much money was handed out as part of the Cold Weather Payment in the last financial yea...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.27(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.12

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400405325
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Registered Social Landlord and housing: FOI release

1. Minister of Housing and reporting dept/Secretary from 1999 to date. 2. Explanation of why 600,000+ social properties where Scot Gov & Registered Social Landlord employer-tenants are the financial stakeholders of Scottish Registered Housing Associations is a Junior Ministerial role & does not attend Scottish Cabinet...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400400865
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector