Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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504 matching releases

Reviews and inquiries that have been requested, instigated or promised into matters covered by Holyrood: FOI release

How many reviews or inquiries have been requested, instigated or promised into matters covered by Holyrood, it's members, it's committee's and departments covered by it's jurisdiction by Ministers of the Scottish Government since 1/1/2020? How many have reported back to the parliament? How many have not started actual ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202400397043
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Mobile phones used by Former First Minister and Jason Leitch: FOI release

1. In total, how many mobile telephone handsets were given to or used by former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at any time between February 2020 until the end of her tenure? 2. In total, how many mobile telephone handsets were given to or used by Jason Leitch at any time between February 2020 and the current date?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-15
Reference: FO/202400394640
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, 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

Quality and Improvement section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget: FOI release

1. A description of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget is for. 2. A breakdown of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget is spent on generally. 3. A breakdown of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of h...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400400423
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland status and statistics of applications: FOI release

Request for information 1: All definitions or terms Social Security Scotland uses to categorise the status of claimants' applications. In other words, the terms Social Security Scotland uses to refer to the status of applications for benefits. I imagine there must be categories that reflect which stage applications ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400396724
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government staff associated with Ministers: FOI release

"The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for all of the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400392767
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Free personal and nursing care figures breakdown: FOI release

"Could you please provide an annual figure in pounds for providing free care in Scotland? Can you please also provide figures for each year since it’s inception?"

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300391061
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

LGBT+ Trans and Non Binary Equality and Inclusion Policy: FOI release

1. Within your organisation, what policies exist to support staff members who identify as transgender and are transitioning? 2. With respect to the question above, could you please provide a copy of the policies to support staff who identify as transgender? 3. Do you have any information publications or presentations...

FOI unclear 80 score 7 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: FOI/202400396818
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Social Security Scotland staffing per grade and Annual Spend Budget: FOI release

Please provide the following in relation to your procurement department: Request for information 1: Total annual spend/budget. Request for Information 2: Number of staff per grade. Request for information 3: Salary scale for each grade including any retention allowance.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300387647
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Ukraine Longer Term Resettlement Fund: FOI release

A copy of (a) How much has been allocated to local authorities through the £50 million Ukraine Longer Term Resettlement Fund? (b) To provide a breakdown of total grant provided to each local authority.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300389680
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector, Ukraine

Special Advisors employed by Scottish Government: FOI release

How many special advisers does the Scottish Government currently employ, broken down by (a) portfolio, (b) job tile, and (c) pay grade?

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence special advisers s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202400392620
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland fleet number allocation to motor vehicles: FOI release

1. Registration Mark of each motor vehicle; 2. Fleet number allocated (if any); 3. Chassis Make and Model.

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202400394778
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Remuneration and working hours for legal employees: FOI release

You asked for: A) Please can you share with me what your solicitors/senior solicitors/Head of legal etc are paid. B) The hours they work and C) When they receive pay increases.

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202400395586
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Liquidity Support Fund: FOI release

You asked for more information on the Liquidity Support Fund for SME Housebuilders: 1. How many recipients were granted loans from this fund? 2. How much money was given out via this fund? 3. How many of recipients have defaulted on the loan? 4. Which Government office is currently managing this fund and its repayment...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202300387605
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Revenue and Capital budgets for NHS Lothian years 2022/23 and 2024/25: FOI release

The revenue and capital budget allocations from the Scottish Government to NHS Lothian for fiscal years 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.

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

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202400396255
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information on Ferries and budget: FOI release

Where 180 million pounds has been spent on 2 ferries plus the 70 million original costs? On public record I want to see the invoices to the company making the ferries from the government and the politicians signatures? Who are the stakeholders in the ferry company? Are there any politicians/family members with share...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.4

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300389612
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Trans Inclusion Guidance: FOI release

All written communications, and dates and minutes/notes from meetings that mention Scottish Government guidance related to ensuring policy makers and service providers being able to collectively realise trans and women's rights. You also asked for any draft copies of this guidance, and any communication regarding the ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38 s.29 s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300377504
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of "Building a New Scotland" Project: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI request with regards to the series of 9 papers published by the Scottish Government titled "Building a New Scotland". Specifically, I would like to know the following: 1. How much did the project (e.g. commission, research and publication of the 9 papers) cost in total, and how long did i...

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

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202400391532
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

CalMac Ferries Limited performance deductions: FOI release

How much by way of performance deductions, were applied to CalMac Ferries Limited by Transport Scotland/Scottish Government so far this year, in for 2021/22, 2020/21, 2019/20, 2018/19, 2017/18, 2016/17, 2015/16, 2014/15, 2013/14, 2012/13, 2011/12, 2010/11, 2009/10 and 2008/9 for running the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Ser...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300385786
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Evidence for transmissibility behind lockdown decision: FOI release

The empirical (ie, NOT modelling) scientific or medical study or studies/articles, etc, on transmissibility of vaccinated vs unvaccinated that were carried out and /or referenced in order for the First Minister to arrive at this decision. The foundational evidence of Nicola Sturgeon's authority to make such a decree (i...

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

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: 202200269569
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on the CivTech programme: FOI Review

Information on the CivTech programme. Please provide a list of all participants and sponsoring organisations since the programme started. Please include: 1. name of the applicant organisation 2. their registration number (such as Companies House number) 3. their business address 4. CivTech round 5. challenge sponsor ...

FOI unclear 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: FOI 202300364443 - review of 202300359863
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Programme to eliminate domestic abuse: FOI release

A summary of the work being undertaken to eliminate domestic abuse over the last 5 years and the amount of funding which has been made available by government to support it, with particular reference to work in Schools, Colleges and Universities, and a comparison with the amount of funding provided to Scottish Women’s ...

FOI unclear 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300382211
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government cards for Christmas and St Andrew's Day: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on Christmas cards this year? Breakdown of these costs. Who were the recipients of the Christmas cards and could you supply what the cards look like? How much has the Scottish Government spent on St Andrews Day cards/greeting cards this year? Breakdown of these costs. Who were...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202200333306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy visit to University of Glasgow: FOI release

To mark the publication of the 30th Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) statistics, the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Neil Gray, visited the University of Glasgow's Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (August 16th). Please provide the briefing notes associated with thi...

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300372362
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Costs for external support and expertise in delivering employment equality: FOI release

For the period covered by the last 5 full financial years, can you please provide the names of the organisations government has paid [including Stonewall where applicable in paying the fees involved to enter their Workplace Equality Index] to provide advice, insight and expertise in making sure that the government’s wo...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300385114
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills