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

Communications Department public relations contracts: FOI release

Part 1 1. Does your department currently use a private company to undertake any of the following services: Public Relations Social Media Communications External Stakeholder Communications Internal Stakeholder Communications. 2. If yes, can you please confirm: When the current contract was last let When the current ...

FOI released 75 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2

Published: 2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Students Awards Agency for Scotland Lone Parents' Grant: FOI release

You asked for: The number of SAAS applicants who were eligible for a Lone Parents' Grant during the academic year beginning 2015 and ending 2016? The number of students who received a Lone Parents' Grant during the academic year beginning 2015 and ending 2016? The number of applicants who stated on their SAAS applicat...

FOI released 75 score correspondence s.2

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

Meetings between Justice Secretary and Scottish Mountain Rescue: FOI release

1. Details of any meetings between the Justice Secretary and/or representatives of him with Scottish Mountain Rescue or its representatives since 1st January 2015 to include minutes of said meetings. 2. Details of any meetings between the Justice Secretary and/or representatives of him with Independent Scottish Mounta...

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Minister for Employability & Training diary and engagements: FOI release

1. The full details of the Minister for Employability and Training's diary, including all engagements, for the 17 May 2017? Please state the location and times of the meeting with Glasgow City Council. Please state the purpose, nature and details of the engagement at Shettleston station. 2. Correspondence relating to...

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

Published: 2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector, Work and skills

Inspection and maintenance of the A83 trunk road: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A83 on the Rest and be Thankful. Please can you send me: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please sen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland cameras: EIR release

1. Would it be possible to get a full list of your cameras and not just the "live" ones? 2. Also was wondering what legislation regulates the operation of the cameras? 3. I am aware of the Statutory Instrument "The Road Traffic Offenders (Prescribed Devices) Order 1992. This allows for unattended traffic cameras to b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme: FOI release

I am interested in finding out more about the operation of the Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme. In particular I am interested in the following information: 1. For all current registered builders on the scheme, please supply a copy of the registration form and participation agreement that builders m...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.12 14 attachments

Published: 2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Forth Road Bridge maintenance: EIR release

Information regarding the following: 1. Why is the FRB restricted to public transport vehicles and cycles? 2.1 Was consideration ever given to allowing HGV's to use the FRB? 2.2 If not, why not? 2.3 If it was, why are they not to be allowed to use it? 2.4 If the reason relates to weaknesses in the FRB does this me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.4

Published: 2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A77 cycleway Ayr: EIR release

'Cycleway, A77(T) Ayr I would be grateful if you could provide the following information - 1. When did the cycleway come into being? 2. Did a footway exist originally and was this simply redetermined as a cycleway? 3. Was a safety audit undertaken when the cycleway was provided? If so what procedure was followed? ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.2 s.5

Published: 2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tram Inquiry costs: FOI release

Your request: Can you advise whether the Tram Inquiry Team are paid on a daily or yearly rate? Is there an estimate of how long the Inquiry will take to complete? If the financial information is held within the Inquiry itself. Does that mean the Scottish Government does not know who gets paid what and whether they are...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.5

Published: 2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Distribution and sale of armaments: FOI release

1. Detail all contacts with persons, organisations or companies involved in the design, promotion, distribution and sale of armaments in each of the last five years. 2. Detail all monies or in kind assistance provided to persons, organisations or companies involved in the design, promotion, distribution and sale of ar...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Therapy and medical care for chronic fatigue syndrome: FOI review

Information from the Scottish Chief Scientist Office under the Freedom of Information Act regarding 'Comparison of adaptive pacing therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, graded exercise therapy, and specialist medical care for chronic fatigue syndrome (PACE): a randomised trial', GRC reference G0200434. Available here: ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence s.2 s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Reporting of four specific data security incidents 2016/17: FOI release

Details of the four significant data security incidents in 2016-2017 Reason why only three of the incidents were reported to the information commissioner's office. Reason why only three of these data security incidents were reported in FOI 17/01932

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.2

Published: 2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pregnancy related safety risk assessments: FOI release

You asked for: 1. The total number of pregnancy related health and safety risk assessments undertaken by the Scottish Government in the past two years. 2. How many of the risk assessments referred to in question 1 were for individuals on a contract for services. 3. How many individuals on a contract for services in ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2017-10-31
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

River Leven, Loch Lomond and Endrick Water categorisation: EIR release

I refer to your request dated 24 September 2017 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) and the Inspire (Scotland) Regulations 2009 for information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endri...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.4 14 attachments

Published: 2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Southern M90 Forth Road Bridge approach speed limit: FOI release

[* FRB - Forth Road Bridge] You asked for information regarding the following: 1. Which legislation allows TS to vary the speed limit on the M90 southern FRB approach before the 40mph limit at roadworks. 2. Who determines the variable speed limit. 3. What conditions are in place to verify that the speed limit is re...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.2 s.20

Published: 2017-10-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Trunk Road Aberdeen to Inverness : EIR release

I am dis-satisfied with the response to my FOIS as it advises that an "Engineer from our Operating Company visited site on 9 August 2017", however there is no information on the findings from this visit or indeed what was the intended scope of the visit. This information is critical.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A75 Traffic Control Measures at Springholm: EIR release

Information in relation to the A75 Traffic Control Measures at Springholm.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1B s.10(4) s.2 s.4A s.5 s.10(5) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2017-10-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Clyde road bridge in Wandel: EIR release

Information relating to Clyde Road Bridge in Wandel. In particular, we require the following information: 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing maintenance and inspection records. 2. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the rem...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2 s.3 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 20 attachments

Published: 2017-10-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Capital Acceleration Programme: FOI release

If all of the £100 million Capital Acceleration Programme was assigned to projects. What the impact of the Capital Acceleration Programme on the timescale of the projects which were assigned funds was. If any estimation has been made of the number of jobs that were created by funding from the Capital Acceleration Progr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.6 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Work and skills

Meetings between Head of Digital and Oxido: FOI release

You asked for details of supplier meetings between the Head of Digital Services and Mr Andrew (Andy) Syme (formerly of Exception UK Limited) and now of the company called Oxido including: All meetings held between the above parties including dates, venues, duration. Names of all meeting participants and minutes or not...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-09-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Inspection defect summary report, A737 Bypass Road, Beith: EIR release

We would be obliged if you would provide us with the following informationon in relation to the A737 Bypass Road, Beith, at a point just past the BP garage. Has the roadway been adopted for maintenance by the Transport Scotland/Scotland Transerv and was it so adopted on 15th November 2015? Have steps been taken to com...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 8 attachments

Published: 2017-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maintenance of A84 Trunk Road, Lochearnhead to Strathyre: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the Trunk Road A84 Lochearnhead to Strathyre (section north of Strathyre near to layby). Please can you send me: 1) A copy of your current road ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2

Published: 2017-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Consultations on Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act: FOI release

In relation to the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014, please provide me with details of the following: 1. Consultations the Scottish Government - or its appointed proxies and representatives - may have held. This might refer to, but is not limited to, public bodies, third sector groups, and faith grou...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2017-09-13
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Average time taken to release FOI request: FOI release

You asked for the following: 1 - All papers that Mr Fitzpatrick has based his claim of "Scotland is one of the worlds most transparent countries and governments in the world." 2 - The average time taken to release FOI request answers in each of the last 5 years 3 - The number of FOI rejected each of the last 5 years...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.2

Published: 2017-09-11
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector