Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 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 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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2,981 matching releases

Road Traffic Act prosecutions under Section 94: FOI release

The number of driving licence holders who have been prosecuted for contravention of section 94 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Of those driving licence holders who were prosecuted for contravention of section 94 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, the number who were convicted. The number of Group 2 driving licence holders who...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.94 s.93 s.94(3A) s.94A s.17(1)

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with the charity Children in Scotland: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity 'Children in Scotland' since September 2017. All minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the Scottish Government and the charity 'Children in Scotland' since September 2017. Your request related...

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence with the charity Aberlour Child Care Trust: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity 'Aberlour Child Care Trust' since September 2017 and all minutes and notes taken of any telephone communications between the Scottish Government and the charity 'Aberlour Child Care Trust' since September 2017. Your re...

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

DMG Media Advertising Spend 2012–2017: FOI release

How much the Scottish Government has paid DMG Media for advertising in the Daily Mail, MailOnline, the Mail on Sunday and Metro since 2007 - broken down by year if possible. How much the Scottish Government has paid - or is estimated to have paid - for buying copies of The Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and Metro since 20...

FOI released 75 score correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bypassing of Inverurie A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness: EIR release

1. Any email correspondence from 1 March 2017 to 30 November 2017 between Transport Scotland and a) Humza Yousaf and b) Keith Brown regarding future finishing works on the Queensferry Crossing between the opening of the bridge and September 2018? 2. Any email correspondence from 1 March 2017 to 30 November 2017 betwee...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17(1) s.33(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Registered and graduating teachers qualified to teach Gaelic: FOI release

1) Numbers of registered teachers in Scotland qualified to teach Gaelic at a) primary and b) secondary (including which subjects they are qualified to teach). 2) Numbers of teachers in Scotland graduating qualified to teach Gaelic at a) primary and b) secondary (including which subjects they are qualified to teach) in...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Social security IT system: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI for other options being considered for the Scottish social security IT system aside from designing our own system from the ground up which would cost £190 million. Specifically, I would like to ask what impact reusing assets from previous projects (and the assets and projects being conside...

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

Published: 2018-01-11
Reference
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Barclays review advisory group: FOI release

You requested, in respect of the advisory group referenced in the implementation plan in response to the Barclay review of non-domestic rates: The names, titles and roles of members of the advisory group The documents, correspondence and reports considered in order to reach this conclusion on not extending rates relie...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2018-01-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Economy, Public sector

A&E admissions at Royal Alexandra Hospital: FOI release

The number of A&E Admissions at Royal Alexandra Hospital, specifically on a Friday. The number of A&E Admissions at Royal Alexandra Hospital on a Friday compared with Monday to Thursday. The death rates at Royal Alexandra Hospital from 2015 to Nov 2017, broken down by month, for the periods Monday to Thursday and from ...

FOI released 75 score correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board: FOI release

The estimated running costs of the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board; how often it envisions that it will meet in a year; for Scottish Government correspondence on the membership of the Board; whether anyone refused a position on the Board and the details of this refusal; for how much board members will be paid; fo...

FOI withheld 80 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.1(4) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Work and skills

Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030: FOI release

Copies of the final versions of all documents presented in connection with any consultations that took place between Scottish Government and the industry in connection with the development of the term aquaculture Innovation Sites in the context of the "Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030", together with copes of...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.3 s.11(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Full costs incurred by Defence Policy Unit: FOI release

A summary of the full costs incurred by the Scottish Government to run the Defence Policy Unit (DPU), including salaries, other personnel costs and proportion of management and estates costs.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Involvement in the Arctic Circle Forum: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI into the cost of hosting the Arctic Circle Forum entitled 'Scotland and the new North'; the names of representatives of foreign governments that are expected to be in attendance; for the cost of Sturgeon and other Scottish delegates attending the Arctic Circle Assembly in 2016 and 2017 and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.25(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Volume and processing of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

You asked for: The number of Freedom of Information requests replied to within 20 working days The percentage of Freedom of Information requests replied to within 20 working days The number of Freedom of Information requests replied to within the statutory deadline The percentage of Freedom of Information requests rep...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOI requests submitted by BBC Scotland each year: FOI release

How many Freedom of Information Requests BBC Scotland submit to the Scottish Government &/or Parliament each year, for as many years as records are available & the overall or average cost associated with handling these requests.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Jamie Hepburn trip to John Clark Motor Group: FOI release

(A) Any guidance issued or investigations began on the use of ministerial cars following the recent claims of misuse during the General Election. (B) I would also like to ask for any correspondence, including any evidence that the car was being used for Scottish Government business, the application for the car to be u...

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

Published: 2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding pandas at Edinburgh Zoo: FOI release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates starting July 26th 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

School Inspection retention of inspection dates: FOI release

1. Relating to a previous FOI response where you were informed "In April 2008 inspection information prior to this change has been deleted." You have requested any information related to the decision to delete inspection information prior to April 2008. You have requested to know what the rationale behind the decision...

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

Published: 2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Independent Review of Transvaginal Mesh: FOI release

Please disclose all correspondence relating to The Scottish Independent Review of the Use, Safety and Efficacy of Transvaginal Mesh Implants in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women between Ministers of the Scottish Government, civil servants, members of the review group includ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.3(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing post completion information: FOI release

1. (a & b) While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, your request for this information is refused under Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) Section 33(1) (b). This exemption applies because disclosure of this information would (or would be likely to) prejudice substantially and have a de...

FOI not held 55 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33(1) s.17(1) s.33 s.6 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy First Minister's briefing for James Wolffe meeting: FOI release

Details including correspondence (emails, notes, letters, phone calls or other documents including minutes) of John Swinney's meeting with James Wolffe QC on 3 March 2016.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between SG and Russia Today: FOI release

You asked for: "Correspondence between the First Minister's Office and Alex Salmond from 21 November 2014" "From Russia Today and the First Minister's Office from the same date" "Correspondence between Alex Salmond and the Scottish Government … from the same date." "Correspondence between … Russia Today and the Scotti...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister correspondence: FOI release

How many correspondences (letters & emails) have been sent to the First Minister since she become First Minister? How many have been responded to? The average time people have to wait for a response? How many correspondences (letters & emails) have been sent to the First Minister since she become First Minister?

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2017-12-18
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland Conference November 2017: FOI release

Notes retained by the Scottish Government relating to the Confederation of Passenger Transport Scotland Conference at Trump Turnberry in November 2017, including speaking notes and briefing notes for the Minister for Transport and the Islands. A list of meetings attended by the Minister for Transport and the Islands du...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Work hours required to answer an FOI request: FOI release

You asked for work hours required to answer FOI/17/02710 and whether the document 'The contribution of EEA citizens to Scotland: the Scottish Government's response to the Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on the role of EEA workers in the UK labour market' existed before the request or was drafted for the ...

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

Published: 2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector