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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775 matching releases

Trauma Informed Practices in Scottish primary schools: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to trauma informed practice in Scottish Primary Schools specifically: 1. How many Primary schools in Scotland have Trauma Informed Practices for Care Experienced Children within their School Improvement Plan, broken down by Local Authority Area? 2. How many Primary sch...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400414023
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government’s travel and subsistence policy information: FOI release

At last week's First Minister's Questions, The First Minister repeatedly said that Mr Matheson had paid back every penny of the expenses claimed (for roaming charges), so there was no cost to the taxpayer. Given this statement I wish to understand the total cost incurred for all investigations, parliamentary time, res...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415817
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social housing provider grants to facilitate housing adaptions: FOI release

In regard to FOI reference FOI/202200317191, could you provide me with the most current information available? For reference, FOI 202200317191, asked for: 1. How much have the Scottish Government invested in grants to social housing providers to facilitate housing adaptions (an adaption can be understood as a ramp, h...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421178
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

National Clinical Director of Healthcare Quality and Strategy and council tax rises: FOI release

1. All minutes from meetings Jason Leitch has held in the last three years (2021-24) where he mentions the words "open and honest" together. 2. All correspondence received (including internal) and sent, including minutes from phone calls and meetings, between councils and the Scottish Government which mentions council...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400396145
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

The Annual Budget allocated to the Scottish Government Minister for independence: FOI release

The Annual Budget allocated to the Scottish Government Minister for independence. The number of civil servants that are accountable to the Scottish Government Minister for independence. A list of all meetings the Scottish Government Minister for independence has held to date with individuals and or organisations extern...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-08-22
Reference: FOI/202300355396
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Conversion Practices helpline funding: FOI release

Information on a 'conversion therapy helpline', which is being funded by the Scottish Government. Specifically, you asked for any information on how much in funding Scottish Government has agreed to pay for this service and over what period, copies of any contracts/agreements with this group about the services and any...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300376802
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002] we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North/South]. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 Jan 2023 – 31 March 2023 and to which ag...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300379802
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of Interim Staff: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government's Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 April 2023 – 30 J...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300379803
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services (April - June 2023): FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North/South]. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 April 2023 – 30 June 2023 and to which ag...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300379807
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Ministers Temporary Framework (Admin, Manual & Catering): FOI release

Can I please request the below information? An excel spreadsheet with agency spend by organisation for the Scottish Ministers Temporary Framework (Admin, Manual & Catering) between 13th April 2023 to 29th September 2023. Could this please be also split by North and South frameworks? Temp administrative, catering and ...

FOI unclear 80 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300380575
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Skills delivery landscape independent review: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the skills delivery landscape independent review, specifically: 1. Was a compliant procurement process carried out to award the review to James Withers? 2. What was the total value paid to James Withers to carry out his review? 3. If a compliant procurement process was carried out...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.5 s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300366150
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Proportion of Scottish Students enrolled at Scottish Universities by level of study: FOI release

In the 5 years previous to, and the years following, the introduction of free tuition for Scottish university students: The % of students who are Scottish and of those, the % who were born in Scotland and % of those who now call Scotland their home.

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

Published: 2024-08-05
Reference: FOI/202400421654
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Gaelic Schools, Scots Language Spend, Angus Robertson's Brussels Trip and Hadja Labib Correspondence: FOI release

1. How many standalone Gaelic schools have been opened in Scotland since 2018? -Could you supply all documentation held relating to this between June 2022 and June 2023? 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on Scots language training courses and breakdown of this spend? 3. Could you supply the full expenses...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.14(2) s.14 s.14O

Published: 2024-07-11
Reference: FOI/202400419496
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, International, Public sector

Official Development Assistance (ODA) and homelessness services funding: FOI release

"How much in taxpayers money has the Scottish Government given to foreign Aid All countries" and also "How much has Scottish government given in taxpayer's money to" and here you list three categories: Homeless people in Scotland Veteran soldiers in Scotland Vaccine damaged in Scotland In response to our request for ...

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-07-09
Reference: FOI/202300383559
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Hate Crime Bill: FOI release

One of my constituents has contacted me in relation to their concerns with the Hate Crime Bill: An SNP MSP on Radio 4 this afternoon assures us that not only have the Scottish Police had 2 hours training, to enable an effective assessment of any allegations, but that they have access to guidance, 24/7, for support. So...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400409724
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Road Traffic Offenders Act (1988) conviction statistics: FOI release

The number of individuals convicted under sections 4, 5, 5A, and 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 since 2019 to 2023.

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.4 s.17(1) s.5 s.5A s.7

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400412516
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Parliamentarian Enquiry Line and General Enquiry Line statistics: FOI release

It was stated in Holyrood committee session that Social Security Scotland has an “MSP hotline”. Based on this information, please provide the following the information: Request for information 1 - The date (day and time) when the MSP hotline was introduced and became active. Request for information 2 - The number of...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400397251
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland social media management: FOI release

Request for information 1: Do you use a social media management platform? Request for information 2: If so, what tools do you use? Request for information 3: What is your annual spend on a Social media management tool? Request for information 4: What dates does your contract with your current supplier end ( month & ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400410280
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) telephony systems and storage providers: FOI release

1. Telephony and UC/ Collaboration a. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place b. When is your contract renewal date? c. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? d. Do you use Unified Communications or Collaboration tools , if so which ones? 2. Microsoft a) What Micros...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.3B s.3D

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400411441
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of Local Authorities and Councils: FOI Review

Original request - 202300390928 The full Name of Local Authorities / Council, Main Website address for each Local Authority / Council, Physical Address of Main Office, Email and Main Contact number(s) for each Local Authority / Council, additionally their contact number and email for their education services. Request...

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400395456 Review of 202300390928
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Translations and consultations costs for the proposed Scots Languages Bill: FOI release

I am requesting the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and any other relevant pieces of legislation: What organisation(s) were used for any translations of the consultation for the proposed Scots Languages Bill. What organisation(s) were used for any translations of the "Buildin...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-30
Reference: FOI/202400406725
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Information on gas and electricity contracts- Education Scotland: FOI release

You asked. I am writing to submit a Freedom of Information (FOI) request regarding information related to the organisation’s gas and electricity contracts, as well as details on the energy management system. Please acknowledge this request within the legally required timeframe. **Gas and Electricity Contracts: ** 1...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.7 s.9 s.10 s.11 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: FOI/202400394902
Directorate
Topic: Education, Energy, Public sector

Civil servants working to develop the proposed independence: FOI release

Can I please request the following information: The number of civil servants currently working to develop the proposed independence prospectus. The pay grade of each staff member.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-23
Reference: FOI/202400406545
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Order for Lifelong Restriction and custodial sentences: FOI release

1. How many offenders have been given an Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) since its first use in 2008? 2. To date, how many offenders have been given a custodial sentence length for the punishment part of four years or less? 3. To date, how many offenders have been given a custodial sentence length for the punish...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202400395707
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Pandemic preparedness: FOI release

Part 1 Total spending on pandemic preparedness, by financial year, from 2017-18 to 2024-25. For the past, utilise data on actual spending, and for the future, use data on planned/projected spending. Part 2 The number of meetings held by the First Minister, from January 1st 2023 to present date, concerning pandemic pre...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202400394402
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector