Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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Preparations for a second independence referendum: FOI release

Please may you provide me with: The name of the unit within the Scottish Government working on preparations for a second independence referendum. The budget allocated to the unit for the rest of the parliamentary term, and if possible, could this be broken down by year. The date on which the unit was established. How ...

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

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202200275282
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 first cases of Omicron transmission in Scotland: FOI release

"The first six cases of Omicron in Scotland were linked to one single event according to the First Minister. Despite this she has failed to or is reluctant to identify what the event was and where it was. Other events where there was Omicron transmission and community transmission have been identified. Please provide m...

FOI not held 45 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100260902
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Costs associated with the Distance Aware campaign: FOI release

All costs associated with the Distance Aware campaign launched by the Scottish Government including any Scottish Government staff working on the campaign. Please provide the costs for the financial years of 2021-22, 2022-23 and any additional years for which spending on this campaign is forecast. For reference, I am re...

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

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202200275669
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Preparatory work on referendum on Scottish independence: FOI release

During a television interview yesterday, the First Minister said (of a referendum on Scottish independence) “The preparatory work for that is underway right now. We haven’t decided on the date that we would seek to introduce the Bill. We’ll decide that in the coming weeks." "But my intention is to take the steps that w...

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

Published: 2022-02-24
Reference: FOI/202200275025
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Covid-19 vaccine roll out for children: FOI release

A Your representation in the consultation about and the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, specifically to children i) Please send a copy of your job description as well as details of all your responsibilities to the Scottish Government and to the people of Scotland in your role as Chief Medical Officer ii) Ple...

FOI unclear 55 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-23
Reference: FOI/202100267265
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Requisitioned beds from private hospitals: FOI release

A. How many hospital beds were requisitioned by the Scottish Government from private hospitals during the period 1st April 2020 to 15th December 2021 for use by NHS patients? B. What was the total cost of the requisitioned beds from private hospitals for the period 1st April 2020 to 15th December 2021? C. What was the ...

FOI not held 45 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-23
Reference: FOI/202100265351
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Free school meals statistics for Edinburgh primary schools: FOI release

A breakdown of increase in school meals for primary schools (by each school) across Edinburgh since they became free for P4s and P5s.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202200277793
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Information relating to Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) act 2021: FOI release

Information on and advice in relation to the characteristic of religion in the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100246930
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Communication with Trade Right International: FOI release

1. Any and all communications between Scottish Government ministers and officials and Trade Right International. 2. Documents relating to the decision to award the contract to Trade Right International. 3. Documents or details agreeing what standards the service/product must meet. We required clarification in order to ...

FOI clarification 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100261257
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Funding provided to Barnardo’s Springboard: FOI release

1. How much funding do Barnardo’s Springboard receive from each Councils in Scotland, to provide CEYP [[care experienced young people)] with the TCAC [(throughcare and aftercare)] service they’re entitled to access? 2. How many CEYP access TCAC in each Council area?

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

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100265836
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

COVID 19 cases linked to nightclubs, football matches & questions on vaccine passports: FOI release

1. When including nightclubs as a location which would benefit from vaccine passports – please detail the number of cases which were forecasted to originate as a result of nightclubs? Please provide this for a specific time period – 12 months. 2. Scottish nightclubs were closed during the pandemic, reopening on 9 Augus...

FOI not held 45 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.2 s.16 s.17 s.18 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.3 s.24 s.20

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100240334
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

IT devices and technical support for school pupils: FOI release

How many devices did the government calculate were required to meet this commitment? What is the total projected cost of meeting this commitment? How many devices and internet connections have already been provided, as per this commitment, since May 2021? How will the ‘full technical support’ be provided to users? When...

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

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202200275191
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Total advertising and marketing spend on Teacher Recruitment campaign: FOI release

The total spend on the marketing and advertising of teacher vacancies for the years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200277104
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

SME Liquidity Fund loan agreement for Kapital Residential Ltd: FOI release

The original loan to Kapital Residential Ltd was £850,00 secured against both Greenfield House and the Lundin Links Hotel. Both properties had lain in an essentially derelict state for a considerable time without construction work taking place. The actual market value of Greenfield House in 2021 was £200,000. The loan ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200271139
Directorate
Topic: Housing, 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

Care experience young people in Highland: FOI release

1. How many Care Experienced Young People in Highland have committed suicide since 2005? 2. How many CEYP [(care experienced young people)] in Highland have died since 2005? 3. How many girls in Highland’s care homes became pregnant since 2005? 4. What percentage of Highland’s care experienced children remain in school...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100265864
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Vaccination for unpaid carers: FOI release

1. The amount of people who became eligible for covid vaccine and subsequent boosters because of their status as unpaid carers. 2. To this date, the amount of people, who under that title of unpaid carers, have been vaccinated.

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200273245
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Air cleaning devices used in Schools: FOI release

A. How many air cleaning devices (such as HEPA filters) are currently in use in Scottish schools? B. Has the Scottish Government or its agencies purchased any air cleaning devices (such as HEPA filters) for use in non-school locations (such as departmental offices) since 01/01/2019? If so, how many were purchased, what...

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

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200269315
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Costs relating to MV Argyll Flyer: FOI review

1. How much was the initial cost to purchase MV Argyll Flyer? 2. How much (each year) have the annual overhaul costs been for this vessel? 3. How many times has the vessel being re-engined?” 4. How much did the overhaul and re-engining project cost in 2021 when the vessel was out of service for several months?

FOI already published 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200271547 review of 202100262447
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Consultant posts in Trauma and Orthopaedics: FOI release

1. Total number of staffed Consultant posts in Trauma and Orthopaedics over last 5 years 2. The annual increase in number of posts in same period 3. The number of vacant posts 4. The numbers Consultants in each decade of life 5. The average age of retiral over the last 5 years 6. The numbers in each SPPA pension contra...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100268616
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Recruitment of ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

Regarding the recruitment of Mrs Joanne Maguire as ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer 1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this. 2. How many candidates were considered for this position. 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to minis...

FOI not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100266556
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding ScotRail Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

I wish to make an FOI request. Scotrail has announced a new chief operating officer for when the train operator becomes a public body. The appointment was made for this public body which is controlled by the Scottish Government. I have a number of questions below which were not answered in the past week. ScotRail annou...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.60 s.8 s.3 s.17(1) s.5 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100267154
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Various questions relating to Covid-19: FOI release

1. The number of people who have died (as a result of Covid-19) in Scotland in each of the following age groups: a) 0 - 9 up to the day before the 10th birthday b) 10 - 19 up to the day before the 20th birthday c) 20 - 29 up to the day before the 30th birthday d) 30 - 39 up to the day before the 40th birthday e) 40 - 4...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100268254
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Restrictions to large events: FOI release

I am contacting you to ask for a freedom of information request to provide evidence as to why large events have been targeted in latest restrictions. I would like to know why football is constantly being targeted by government restrictions, when it is played outside in a safe environment, and an environment where covid...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100268070
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to IVF treatment for unvaccinated patients: FOI release

NHS called to cancel all IVF appointments for people who are unvaccinated. They also said is government who decided to do this. There's nothing about this online or in media. Can you provide information when this was decided and introduced and is this under Scottish law? Also, is there any indication that process like ...

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100267779
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector