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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416 matching releases

Contracts awarded to supported businesses by HM Fire Service Inspectorate: FOI release

1. The number of contracts you have awarded to supported businesses in each of the last five financial years (i.e.. 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24). 2. The cumulative value of your spend on these contracts in each of these years. 3. For each of these years, the number of contracts awarded to supported...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.2

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400423661
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Film and television production revenue for Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA): FOI release

For the tax years 2014/15 to 2022/23 inclusive, please would you please fully disclose the following details, breaking the figures by year: 1. How much revenue has been received by your organisation for services rendered to film and television productions? This could include location rental, permits and all other serv...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400419844
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Policy on deletion of WhatsApp messages: FOI release

1. A copy of Scottish Government policy as at 2007, when Mr Salmond became First Minister, and which explained the process and procedure to be followed around transferring salient points of messages relating to government business from such as WhatsApp messages [and including any other similar apps] on mobile phones us...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.2 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400400901
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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

NHS Scotland Partnership Information Network (PIN) policy compliance: FOI release

Can you confirm by FoI that NHSGGC trust have ensured to the Scottish Government comply with the minimum standards that are set out in the Scottish Government Redeployment: NHSScotland PIN policy Published on 15 December 2014. In particular does the Trust has ensured that all the points below are complied with, 2.2 P...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-18
Reference: FOI/202300386463
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Witness transportation to and from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

1. Did you provide transportation for witnesses to and from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry? 2. How much did you spend on transportation for witnesses getting to and from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Edinburgh? a. Which ministers/officials did you provide transportation for? b. For each of these, if possible, please provide s...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400400672
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Medical student funding and statistics: FOI release

1. Total funding by year from 2010 to present provided by the Scottish Government to Universities directly connected to funding medical students. 2. Total number of medical students in Scotland. 3. Total number of medical graduates in Scotland annually from 2010 to present. 4. Proportion of medical graduates, by gra...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400409872
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Filming: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act, for the tax years 2014/15 to 2022/23 inclusive, please would you please fully disclose the following details, breaking the figures by year: 1. How much revenue has been received by your organisation for services rendered to film and television productions? This could include locat...

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-07-02
Reference: FOI/202400420214
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Decoration and art purchases by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Total expense, since 13 May 2021, by the Scottish Government on purchasing artwork for Scottish Government buildings. 2. Total expense, since 13 May 2021, by the Scottish Government on purchasing artwork for any other purpose, and a description of what these purposes have been. 3. Total expense, since 13 May 2021,...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.4

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400402930
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Recorded Violence at Work: FOI release

For the time period 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 (or your nearest 12-month period), please provide the following: 1. total number of violent incidents on your staff broken down by job title/category of worker 2. a breakdown of the nature of the violent incident e.g., verbal, physical, threatening behaviour 3. how...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400410293
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

SPPA Revenue - Film and Television Productions: FOI release

1. How much revenue has been received by your organisation for services rendered to film and television productions? This could include location rental, permits and all other services related to film productions using your personnel or resources. 2. Please outline the type of work or service rendered, in each case and...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-04-30
Reference: FOI/202400409088
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland services rendered to film and television productions: FOI release

The following information from Education Scotland. Under the Freedom of Information Act, for the tax years 2014/15 to 2022/23 inclusive, please would you please fully disclose the following details, breaking the figures by year: 1. How much revenue has been received by your organisation for services rendered to film ...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: FOI/202400408735
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Services rendered to film and television productions: FOI release

The following details, breaking the figures by year for the tax years 2014/15 to 2022/23 inclusive. 1. How much revenue has been received by your organisation for services rendered to film and television productions? This could include location rental, permits and all other services related to film productions using y...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: FOI/202400408708
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Revenue received for services to film, Television productions: FOI release

The tax years 2014/15 to 2022/23 inclusive, please would you please fully disclose the following details, breaking the figures by year: 1. How much revenue has been received by your organisation for services rendered to film and television productions? This could include location rental, permits and all other service...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: FOI/202400408762
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Percentage of Basic Disclosure certificates with convictions 2021-2023: FOI release

The percentage of basic disclosures with convictions for the last three years.

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.3 s.2

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: FOI/202400407055
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency Reprographics/print arrangements for Contracts: FOI release

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency to provide details of the current contract covering reprographics/print arrangements under the Freedom of Information Act 2002 as follows: Number of MFDs (Multi-functional devices) & photocopiers at Scottish Public Pensions Agency: Name of incumbent. Start/end date of contract (if e...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.10

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: FOI/202400406503
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

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

NHS Annual Benefit Statements and Deferred Members: FOI release

1. How many deferred members are currently unable to access annual benefits statements? 2. I have been informed when enquiring about this previously that a project is underway to make this annual benefits statements available for deferred members. What is the current estimated delivery date? 3. Is there a way for defer...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202400400123
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meets Member of the Scottish Parliament: FOI release

1. Who requested/asked for the meeting between Deputy First Minister Shona Robison and Colin Smyth MSP on Wednesday 21 February? 2. What was discussed at this meeting?

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2

Published: 2024-04-15
Reference: FOI/202400402333
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Serving officers impacted by the McCloud ruling: FOI release

1. The total number of serving officers impacted by the McCloud ruling and require remediation.? 2. The total number of already retired officer impacted by the McCloud ruling and require remediation.? 3. The total number of officers who retired through ill health and are impacted by the McCloud ruling and require rem...

FOI unclear 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.6 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-15
Reference: FOI/202400401776
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Damage to Low Emission Zone signage in Scotland: FOI release

1) On how many occasions has Transport Scotland been made aware of damage to Low Emission Zone signage, road markings and fixed enforcement infrastructure around/in Glasgow since June 1st 2023? If you could please break this information down on a monthly basis. 2) On how many occasions has Transport Scotland been made...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400398058
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Asbestos Register for Marine Laboratory Campus buildings: EIR release

The following information in relation to all buildings on the Scottish Government’s, Marine Laboratory Campus, Victoria Road, Aberdeen for the period 21-Nov-2002 to 13-Dec-2023: 1. The entire Asbestos Register and confirmation if there are any gaps during this period. 2. A record of all testing for Asbestos that was ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300389342
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Police Pension Remedy Scheme: FOI release

1. How many staff are currently employed working on the Police Pension Remedy scheme? 2. How many work hours per week are being used towards implementing the Police Pension Remedy scheme?

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400400023
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Police Pension Scheme and Remedy: FOI release

1. What measures have SPPA introduced since Oct 2023 to deal with concerns raised? 2. How long on average does it take to process and calculate an individual immediate detriment claim? 3. How many immediate detriment pensions have been paid to retired officers since Oct 2023? 4. Can the SPPA provide a guarantee that...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400394579
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Annual pay increments for COPFS and other Scottish Government departments: FOI release

Information related to funding of annual pay increments for COPFS and other Scottish Government departments, specifically for: When does the Scottish Government pay/ provide Scottish Government departments monies to pay/provide for the annual increment due to staff (who are due an incremental pay rise) in those Scotti...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.4

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: FOI/202300387018
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills