Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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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

Ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments: EIR release

Information concerning ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments associated with farmed salmon ova, smolts wrasse and lumpfish. The exact specifics of the request are contained below under the response section with answers provided appropriately. 1. Is Marine Scotland Science being hired privately by sa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.5 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100259890
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

Statistics in relation to individuals held on remand: FOI release

1. How many prisoners are currently incarcerated on remand awaiting trial, who have been held on remand for more than 140 days? 2. In each of the last 10 years: a. how many people have been held on remand for more than 140 days before trial? b. what proportion of all individuals remanded were held on remand for more th...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.79 s.65(5) s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-08
Reference: FOI/202100259173
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Maintenance on M74: EIR release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being carried out. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-01-17
Reference: FOI/202100252536
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: EIR review

1. Details of the time delays now operating at the Springholm A75 eastbound and westbound entering and exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding approaching vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If this delay varies according to signal approach location, t...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.7 s.6 s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.10(4) s.17(1) s.16

Published: 2021-12-22
Reference: FOI/202100251313 review of 202100242248
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Tax and National Insurance payments: FOI release

1. I would like to see the policy that enforces me to pay tax through the P.A.Y.E scheme. 2. I would like to see a full breakdown of where PAYE tax is used by HMRC for use in government departments. 3. National insurance is my individual pension would it not be matured like other private pensions if I've contributed al...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1) s.3(1)

Published: 2021-12-20
Reference: FOI/202100251633
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Creative agencies used by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Please list the creative services agencies used by the government during 2021. 2. A list of all appointments made under each agreement during 2021 - detailing the creative services agency used, campaign name, the lead artist / provider and agreed fee. The following questions relate solely to the creative service age...

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3

Published: 2021-12-14
Reference: FOI/202100248294
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.14(1) s.10(4) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-11
Reference: FOI/202100242248
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A720 Edinburgh City Bypass accidents: EIR release

1) How many crashes have been reported from 01/01/2015 to 29/01/21 on the west-bound side of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass from Baberton Junction to Calerwood Junction? 2) How many near misses have been reported from 01/01/2015 to 29/01/21 on the west-bound side of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass from Baberton Junction...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.3 s.6 s.7 s.9 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100225194
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A90 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) information: EIR release

“I am told that there are 63 outstanding applications to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland in relation to the AWPR which are sisted pending further negotiations. 1a. I am trying to find out what the quantum of the claims in relation to these 63 outstanding applications is. 1b. I am also trying to find out how many of the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1A s.1B s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100231022
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to Let's Stop the Spike media campaign: FOI release

1. A full account of costs relating to the "Let's Stop the Spike" media campaign ran by the Scottish Government, specifically the two videos published on the Scottish Government's YouTube channel titled: "Take Two Tests Every Week" "Stop the Spike" 2. Copies of the contracts or tenders in which any media companies se...

FOI not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.7 s.33 s.33(1)

Published: 2021-11-08
Reference: FOI/202100237582
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Statistics relating to 20mph speed limit in Scottish Boarders: EIR release

1. How many prosecutions have there been in relation to the breaking this speed limit since its inception. 2. How many people have been injured in road accidents in 20 mph zones as opposed to the previous 30 mph zones. 3. How have average speeds been affected.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-27
Reference: FOI/202100234414
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding access to private email accounts and websites: FOI release

1. Number of times per month private email accounts are accessed from Scottish Government issued IT equipment to MSP's (desktops, laptops, mobiles, other electronic devices). 2. Number of times per month Adult related websites are accessed by MSP's using official government issued equipment. Listing top 10 sites visite...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.3 s.4 s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-23
Reference: FOI/202100223756
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information relating to specific independent schools: FOI release

We are making a request under the above Act relating to information which you hold about the following independent school; Merton Hall School, Monken Hadley School, Abercree House School and Lamachan School ( all also becoming subsequently know as Woodland School). Relative to each school, please provide the following ...

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2021-09-22
Reference: FOI/202100229945
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information regarding Port of Cromarty Firth (POCF): EIR release

1. The number of individual complaints made regarding the mooring of the Ocean Endeavour in Cromarty Firth in April-May of 2021. 2. The health and safety guidelines governing the use of Port of Cromarty Firth (POCF) including the regulatory requirements around environmental noise impact for both land and marine activit...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-09-15
Reference: FOI/202100225401
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to PCR test: FOI release

You provided a document from the CDC in America stating a synthetic flu was used to calibrate their pcr test for covid 19, asking whether Scotland's genealogical team did the same? You also asked has sars2 covid19 even ever been isolated in Scotland through any means?

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.3

Published: 2021-09-08
Reference: FOI/202100228318
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

First Home Fund applications: FOI release

1. How many applications were made to the First Home Fund between April 1st 2021 and April 4th 2021 when the scheme was closed. 2. How many applications were made and/or processed to the Help to Buy and LIFT schemes in the same time period as above – 1st April 2021 to 4th April 2021. 3. What was the age and gender br...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.8 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-08-23
Reference: FOI/202100227083
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Passenger only ferry crossing between Gourock and Dunoon: FOI release

1. Have any studies been done on the financial and/or social impact on Dunoon of the town centre crossing becoming passenger only, if so please reference them. 2. Of the HGVs and Coaches crossing the Firth of Clyde by ferry what percentage used the Dunoon - Gourock crossing and what percentage used the McInroy's Point...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.10 s.11 s.13 s.14 s.16 s.3 s.4 s.5

Published: 2021-07-16
Reference: FOI/202100216087
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Job Evaluation for Senior Posts (JESP) scores and job evaluation policy: FOI release

This request was in relation to the Job Evaluation for Senior Posts (JESP) scores for two Scottish Government Senior Civil Service (SCS) Pay Band 3 roles that were advertised recently on Civil Service Jobs. 1. Do you hold a record of a JESP score for both of the above named jobs? 2. If you do hold a JESP record for the...

FOI not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.1 s.3

Published: 2021-07-13
Reference: FOI/202100220521
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector, Work and skills

Information pertaining to International Scottish Government offices: FOI release

(1) Who authorised the spending on a Brussels office and Danish office? (2) Was the ‘right first time’ protocol followed in deciding to spend taxpayer money on what appears to be reserved matters, and can you provide evidence of this? (3) If a copy of a report justifying and setting out what these offices are designed ...

FOI not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.3 s.7 s.5 s.9 8 attachments

Published: 2021-06-29
Reference: FOI/202100206555
Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Covid-19 briefings relating to restrictions: FOI release

1. Minutes from any formal four nations discussions with Michael Gove and other representatives from UK, Welsh Governments and Northern Ireland executive between October 1 and January 15 on the topic of Covid-19 and four nations alignment on restrictions/measures. 2. Notes taken by Scottish Government staff or minister...

FOI not held 70 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.1 s.17(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-15
Reference: FOI/202100164644 review of 202100140372
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Scottish Public Service Obligation (PSO): FOI release

1. Policy documentation detailing the Public Service Obligation (PSO) minimum requirements, criteria, and provisions for the Glasgow to Barra, Campbeltown and Tiree air routes. 2. Annual subsidies paid on the above routes from Transport Scotland for the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. 3. Minutes from...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.3 s.33(1)

Published: 2021-06-14
Reference: FOI/202100199914
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of diversions and closures of A720 using B701: EIR release

I am seeking details of closures or diversions of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass that have used the B701 through Colinton Village in the last ten full calendar years (2010-2020) and during 2021 so far. 1. Planned Closures (i.e. diversions): The number, duration, reason for and time of day of (e.g. morning, afternoon, n...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(5) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100199971
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Independent review of Legal Services regulation in Scotland panel members: FOI release

The report details that there were 11 individuals on the review panel who supported the chair and I list these 11 panel members in the same order as they appear in the report – Dr Dame Denise Coia, Professor Lorne Crerar, Laura Dunlop QC, Ray Macfarlane, Jim Martin, Trisha McAuley, Christine McLintock, Nicolas Whyte, A...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-05-21
Reference: FOI/202100196284
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector