Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Questions regarding work on "Building a New Scotland" document: FOI release

1. How many civil servants worked on these documents and for how long and what the total cost of this was? 2. How many special advisers worked on these papers and what exactly their role was. I would also like to know if any of the special advisers have authority over civil servants. 3. Has the advice of the Permanen...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200306418
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on the £60m play park renewal fund: FOI release

1. How much of the £60m play park renewal fund has been spent? 2. Breakdown of where the money went, including dates and what council area and what projects it was used for? 3. How many play parks have been renewed so far using the fund? 4. How much of the fund is estimated to be used and how much have you estimated...

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

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200305397
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Various reports files sizes: FOI release

"Please could you provide me with the exact number of pages and their respective file sizes, when sent as attachments, of the following documentation that is held by the Scottish Government: The Investigating Officer's (Judith Mackinnon) Report of February 2018. The Investigating Officer's (Judith Mackinnon) Report of...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.36(1)

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200304533
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

20 MPH Task Force Group: FOI release

1. The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 2. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 3. The membership composition of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 4. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.7 s.17(1) s.4 s.17

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200281482
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Referendum Budget: FOI release

The following information: (1) A breakdown of how that £20 million was calculated - including all documents which shows how the figure was calculated and all details of how the money would be predicted to be spent. In other words, all documents which show the rationale of the final figure. (2) All correspondence betw...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200303499
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information regarding the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry: FOI release

For the following information in respect of Edinburgh Tram Inquiry office space at SG's Victoria Quay building : a) what has been the annual cost of providing this accommodation for each year since the Tram Inquiry started using space at Victoria Quay? b) is this cost part of the recently announced £500k provided to ...

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

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200305263
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

FOI reviews: FOI release

For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government are reviewed. For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI reviews to the Scottish Government are partially or fully upheld.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-22
Reference: FOI/202200306902
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications regarding sex work/commercial sexual exploitations with particular organisations: FOI release

A copy of all communications regarding sex work / commercial sexual exploitation between the Scottish Government and the following organisations: 1. all universities in Scotland; 2. the University of Leicester; 3. the Sex Work Research Hub and its members Teela Saunders, Gaynor Trueman and Nic Mai; 4. any collective b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-21
Reference: FOI/202200278078
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Policy meetings regarding potential Independence Referendum: FOI release

I am looking for a list of meetings that the First Minister has attended with civil servants and external stakeholders regarding a) a potential Independence Referendum and b) policy issues relating to the case for Independence between August 2021 and the present day. Can you please provide a list of dates, the attendee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-20
Reference: FOI/202200306028
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Sex Work/Prostitution Legislation: FOI release

The following information regarding new legislation concerning sex work/prostitution in Scotland: Membership of all working groups currently involved in preparing new legislation concerning sex work/prostitution and minutes from their meetings from June 2021 to date. Membership of the ‘reference group’ for this legis...

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

Published: 2022-07-20
Reference: FOI/202200303582
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications regarding crown consent provisions in Scottish legislation discussions: FOI Review

1) Copies of any internal Scottish government memos, briefing papers or emails concerning the question of changing the handling of crown consent in legislation and/or the way the crown consent provisions are communicated to MSPs, including but not exclusively to and from the Scottish government ministers and their spec...

FOI already published 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-20
Reference: FOI/202200278004 Review of 202200270508
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland: FOI release

Request 1: All correspondence (including emails and text messages) between Education Scotland and office of the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland on the issue of child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland, between 01/01/2020 and the date of this request. Request 2: All correspondence (includi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-20
Reference: FOI/202200287758
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

The National Health Service (NHS) Scotland Covid Status app: FOI release

Why is the app so bad and continues to be? Why did the Scottish Government not get money back for so called teething problems? How many complaints have you had on this app?

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.20 s.12

Published: 2022-07-19
Reference: FOI/202200304868
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Independence in the Modern World costs: FOI release

1. How much did the independence in the modern world papers cost? 2. Breakdown of these costs? 3. How many civil servants worked on it and what is their salary?

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

Published: 2022-07-18
Reference: FOI/202200305738
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the "Independence in the Modern World: Wealthier, Happier, Fairer: Why Not Scotland?" document: FOI release

The cost of producing the following document: “Independence in the Modern World: Wealthier, Happier, Fairer: Why Not Scotland?”. Please can you provide me with the total cost of producing this document. Please provide a breakdown and include the following information The number of FTE staff working on the report The c...

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

Published: 2022-07-18
Reference: FOI/202200305663
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOI late responses: FOI release

For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government receive a late response (based on timescales set out on FOISA). For each month of the last 5 years, the number of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government that receive a late response.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-18
Reference: FOI/202200306899
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independence in the Modern World white paper: FOI release

Independence in the Modern World White paper I note the above White Paper has this week been published. Earlier this year, I recall reading that a team of 11 civil servants were working on the independence blueprint. I presume this document is the first result of their work. Can you tell me please (a) the current size ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-07-18
Reference: FOI/202200306420
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

£50 Million A&E Package: FOI release

A breakdown of how the £50 million the Health Secretary announced to reduce A&E waiting times will be distributed between all the Health Boards of Scotland. Please include the amount, or estimated amount, each health board will receive from this budget. A breakdown of how each health board will be expected to spend the...

FOI not held 70 score 150 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-15
Reference: FOI/202200303879
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Legal considerations regarding Dalzell Steelworks: FOI release

“1. Please provide a copy of the information the Scottish Government holds on how disputes about state aid rules are resolved post-Brexit. Does the Scottish Government have any documentation which states that the Court of Session and Supreme Court now have responsibility for interpreting and ruling on any dispute relat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-07-14
Reference: FOI/202200272825
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Interim IT Staff Framework: FOI release

Provide an excel spreadsheet with agency spend by organisation across the Interim IT Staff Framework between 1st April 21 – 31st March 22. Spend for between 1st April 21 – 31st March 22 Spend from the Interim IT Staff Framework – not the Interim Professional Staff Services Framework Could you breakdown the spend withi...

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

Published: 2022-07-06
Reference: FOI/202200299782
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Education Scotland plans and strategy documents around ICT: FOI release

1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy - The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart - A visual document that presents the structure of the IT department, please include name and job titles. If this cannot be sent, please work towards a structure with job titles. 3. ICT Annual...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-06-30
Reference: FOI/202200281548
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Spending on paper shredders: FOI release

1. The number of shredders purchased by the Scottish Government in each of the last five years. 2. The amount of money spent on new shredders in each of the last five years. 3. The model(s) of new shredders purchased by the Scottish Government in the past year. 4. The number of shredders currently recorded as being own...

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-06-23
Reference: FOI/202200298898
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget, Topics

Budget figure for computers for pupils: FOI release

Information on the whole budget figure for the equipped for learning (computers for pupils), including: 1. Whole budget figure. 2. The date it is/was due to be distributed to each council. 3. The original plan of scheduled payments, by month, by council that was drawn up. 4. How much has been distributed so far and wh...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200301112
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Free bus pass scheme for young people: FOI release

1) Were there target figures set by the Government and what were these figures? I’m particularly interested in when the Government expected to achieve total rollout, or was that never an expectation? 2) Given that the majority of applicants would have been school children, why didn’t the Government put in place a proce...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.4

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200301695
Directorate
Topic

Ministers and the Law Officers salary: FOI release

Information relating to Ministerial pay.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200276229
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget