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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1,158 matching releases

Development and implementation of long covid services in Scotland: FOI release

1. Gap Analysis of Proposed vs Delivered Services A detailed analysis comparing what was proposed for Long Covid services in the documents referenced in FOI Reference 202400435489 (specifically Documents 15, 16 and Document 20 Annex D) with what has been delivered to date. This should include a breakdown of specific c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441615
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding for the 20mph speed limit roll out: FOI release

1. In your formal response letter dated 02 December 2024 reference 202400439095 when responding to our Q1a you stated in your response thereto that "the Scottish Government has invested £4 million this fiscal year 2024-25 to fund targeted initiatives designed to protect pedestrians and cyclists through the roll out of ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.4

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443851
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial statement on Winter Fuel Payment replacement: FOI release

1. The original draft of Shirley-Anne Somerville's ministerial statement delivered on 28 November 2024 regarding the Scottish Government’s announcement replacing the Winter Fuel Payment and all subsequent drafts of that ministerial statement, including feedback, edits, comments or changes suggested by Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443264
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Broadband connections in Moray: FOI release

1. How many properties in the Moray constituency remain to be connected to superfast broadband? 2. Out of those remaining properties in what year are 100% of properties in Moray expected to be connected to superfast broadband? 3. In the last five financial years, how much money has the Scottish Government invested in...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442401
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

General Practice IT funding: FOI release

1. The total amount budgeted for General Practice IT reprovisioning over the past 3 years. 2. The total amount already spent (whether direct or distributed to Health Boards) on General Practice IT reprovisioning to date. 3. The total amount paid to INPS group in the past 3 years if you have paid directly.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.2

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400445043
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Biffa legal case regarding the Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

1) How much money the Scottish Government has spent contesting the legal case that Biffa has brought against Scottish Ministers following their decision to delay the implementation of its Deposit Return Scheme. Please provide the total cost and any breakdowns available of these costs. 2) Whether the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: EIR/202400440024
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy meetings: FOI release

1. A list of meetings attended by Ms Martin, along with all other attendees of these meetings. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) sent by the office of Ms Martin, or Ms Martin herself relating to meetings attended at COP 29. Infor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.38(1) s.39(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400442834
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction correspondence: EIR release

Information in relation to the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction, specifically:- “1. Compulsory Purchase Process and Statutory Delays: All internal correspondence, legal opinions, and documents (including minutes of meetings) from January 2016 onwards related to the compulsory purchase process and any disputes causing d...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 302 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400434750
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Care Service and National Social Work Agency Summary Target Operating Models: FOI release

1) The latest version of the Summary Target Operating Model and supporting documents. 2) The full TOM for the NCS or, if this has not yet been finalised, an indication of when it is likely to be completed. 3) The latest version of the TOM that is in development for the NSWA.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438934
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government pay deals, pay rises and budget increases: FOI release

1. A full list of public sector pay deals negotiated and agreed by the Scottish Government since 2007. This should include all details of agreed terms, including but not limited to pay change %, change to hours in work week, unions involved in negotiation, and introduction/removal of other contractual elements. 2. By ...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439665
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government staffing and salary statistics: FOI release

1. As of the start of each financial year from 2015-16 to 2024-25, a full breakdown of the workforce directly employed by the Scottish Government. This should be a table including three columns – job category, job title, and number. 2. As of the start of each financial year from 2015-16 to 2024-25, the median & mean s...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1) s.2 s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439553
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 – 2029 publication: EIR Review

Original request: 202400436304 Can you tell me who is responsible for creating the following publication? https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2024/09/scottishnational-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-2/documents/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029/scottishnational-adapta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.53

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400439561 review of 202400436304
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Human Rights Bill costs breakdown and timescales: FOI release

(1) In terms of a Human Rights Bill for Scotland, when does the Scottish Government anticipate this could be introduced? (2) So far, how much has the Scottish Government spent on the Human Rights Bill? (if possible, can you break that cost down). (3) Can you explain the reason for this Bill’s delay? (4) Can you shar...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400439309
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Potential issues arising in schools due to Microsoft changing its licensing rules: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what specific date Education Scotland was made aware of the potential issues that may arise in schools due to Microsoft changing its licensing rules, meaning accessing Microsoft Word and PowerPoint offline through Glow may cease to be an option for teachers and pupils. 2. Please provide me with a ...

FOI not held 70 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.30 8 attachments

Published: 2025-01-08
Reference: FOI/202400430230
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government LEZ compliant vehicles and cost to introduce the LEZ zone policy: EIR release

1. To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicles it owns or is in control of through arms-length entities and how many are LEZ compliant. 2. To ask how many vehicles have been converted to LEZ compliance so far and how much it has cost. 3. And to ask how many vehicles are yet to be converted to LEZ compliance and ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: EIR/202400438064
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

School inspection statistics: FOI release

1. The names of all schools (primary and secondary) that have been inspected in Scotland since August 2023. 2. The total number of inspectors who are currently a part of the inspection team in Scotland (excluding associate inspectors). 3. The total number of inspectors in the existing team who have previously been he...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400438054
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Former Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees visit to Murrayfield Stadium: FOI release

With regard to Emma Roddick’s visit to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on 26/8/23: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions she had during the visit and how they related to refugees. 2. All details held regarding how Ms Roddick’s visit was arranged and who accompanied her.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440061
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Equality and rights, Public sector

Football matches attended by Government officials: FOI release

Information relating to John Swinney, Neil Grey and Humza Yousaf over the last five years: 1) Football matches attended in an official capacity (in Scotland & abroad) inc venue, date and fixture details. 2) the reason for attending and why it was important to their job role. 3) costs involved. 4) all correspondence...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440652
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Winter Preparedness Plan Drafting Process: FOI release

1. What personnel were involved in the drafting of the Winter Preparedness Plan 2024-25? 2. What was the timeline for the drafting of the Winter Preparedness Plan 2024-25? 3. What stakeholders did the Scottish Government consult with in the process of drawing up this plan? 4. Copies of all communications to and from...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436893
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cyber Resilience Programme application process and awarded grants: FOI release

1. Details of the Scottish Government Grant application process with associated application forms. 2. Details of the Cyber Resilience Programme 2024/25 Delivery Proposal application procedure with associated application forms. 3. A list of all grants awarded to companies (both limited by shares and by guarantee) by t...

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400437489
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Adoption of a formal definition of Islamophobia: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government’s actions in relation to the adoption of a formal definition of Islamophobia, as recommended in the "Report of the Inquiry into Islamophobia in Scotland" by the Cross-Party Group on Tackling Islamophobia (2021). Specifically, I request the following: 1. Has the Scottish Go...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436493
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government legal costs incurred: FOI release

I am writing to ask if you can please provide me with full details of the costs incurred by the Scottish Government to date in respect of legal costs for the following: In referring to costs I mean the costs paid out to third party solicitors and the Advocates, but also of any in house legal costs - an estimate of the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400434474
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

University correspondence regarding teacher recruitment and employment: FOI release

Copies of email or phone correspondence between the Scottish Government and universities, relating to the following: 1. Teacher Recruitment and Training: Correspondence regarding efforts to recruit and train teachers, including any communications on the availability of teaching placements, training programs, or partn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.33 8 attachments

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400434722
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Health and Social Care Winter Preparedness Plan 2024-25 correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent by ministers or senior officials sent to all territorial health boards relating to Winter 2024-25. 2. Any correspondence with the following health boards: 3. NHS Lothian. 4. NHS Highland. 5. Scottish Ambulance Service. It was further clarified in relation to section 2 of your request that it...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.1 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436626
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence on the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond: FOI release

1. A copy of all emails of staff members of the First Minister’s office that refer to the news of Alex Salmond’s death. The time range of this request is Saturday 12th October to Monday 14th October. Staff members refers to all workers recognised as working directly for the First Minister. All emails means emails se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.39(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436164
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector