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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903 matching releases

Statistics on guilty pleas and criminal charges that proceeded to court: FOI release

1. The number of guilty pleas made by the accused of any criminal charge that proceeded to court for the financial years of 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and so far in 2021-22. 2. The percentage of all criminal charges that proceeded to court where the accused pleaded guilty for the fina...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.3

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100259042
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

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

Scottish Government social media accounts: FOI release

1. Who manages the social media pages on behalf of the Scottish Government? 2. Are individual people if so, how many and in addition, namely a subject with the name Richard L Russel or Richard Russell excluded from viewing such pages? If so why so? 3. During the pandemic did the Scottish Government take all reasonable ...

FOI unclear 55 score 98 working days over deadline correspondence s.1 s.3 s.4

Published: 2021-12-17
Reference: FOI/202100221455
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding Janey Godley appearance on Covid-19 advert: FOI release

1. An overview of the procurement process used for this communications campaign. 2. All communications between officials in regards to the selection process in which Ms Godley was identified as the face of this campaign (or indeed any other), including any concerns raised at any level within the Scottish Government as ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-12-16
Reference: FOI/202100237091
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, 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

Financial and work detailing of Scottish Government offices and embassies abroad: FOI release

1. The complete costs of running all of the offices abroad 2. The total sum in trade or investment (backed by evidence) that can be attributed to these offices. 3. I would like, as an example the US or Canadian office, a list of meetings and work undertaken by that particular office.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-12-09
Reference: FOI/202100247358
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Information relating to Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF): FOI release

Information listed below relating to the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF); 1. List of Project Assessment Committee members for the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund. 2. Copies of the most recent Project Assessment Committee (PAC) meeting minutes for the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund. 3. Confi...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2021-11-16
Reference: FOI/202100244907
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information held relating to abortion protests: FOI release

1. Any correspondence to and from Scottish Ministers on the topic of protests outside facilities providing abortions or sexual health care. 2. Any correspondence, meeting notes, minutes or any other documentation relating to meetings or discussions between the Scottish Government, local authorities and/or COSLA on the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-15
Reference: FOI/202100243716
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Rugby Union Limited funding: FOI Appeal

1) The terms applied by the Scottish Government to the grant and loan funds made available to Scottish Rugby Union Limited comprising £15 million in grants and £5 million in loan funding. 2) A copy of the conditional missive agreed between the Scottish Government and Scottish Rugby Union Limited for these funds. 3) C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 129 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-11-15
Reference: FOI/202100197959 - Appeal
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, 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 regarding Scottish Government employees: FOI release

Between January 1, 2016 to date: 1) The number of Scottish Government staff who have been disciplined for drug-related incidents. 1a) The number of Scottish Government staff terminated for drug-related incidents. 2) The number of Scottish Government staff who have been disciplined for harassment-related incidents. 2a) ...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.1A s.2 s.2A s.3 s.3A s.4 s.4A s.5 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-08
Reference: FOI/202100240659
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

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

Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech Co. Ltd payment information: FOI release

1. Is the new lateral flow test by Orient Gene the same test on this link https://theppeonlineshop.co.uk/pdfs/Healgen-covid-tests-instructions.pdf manufactured by Healgen Scientific, "a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech Co.,Ltd" (https://www.healgen.com/about) or is it a different test? If so, ple...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-10-25
Reference: FOI/202100241041
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding community link workers: FOI release

1. The number of community link workers employed by NHS Scotland broken down by i) region ii) specialism. 2. Number over time broken down nationally, and year on year since 2007.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3

Published: 2021-10-12
Reference: FOI/202100235471
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Protect Scotland App users: FOI release

1. Can you advise how many active app users there were on the Protect Scotland app on August 3rd 2021? 2. Can you also advise how many active app users there were on the Protect Scotland app on August 9th 2021? 3. Furthermore can you also provide the number of active app users on the Protect Scotland app on August 18th...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2021-10-08
Reference: FOI/202100231956
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Expenditure of new domestic fire alarm regulation: FOI release

1. Cost of the government / parliament creating the legislation. 2. Expenses / budget for government funded / subsidised installations. 3. Cost of advertising to date. 4. Cost of planned advertising campaign(s). 5. Expected cost to local authorities for enforcement of the new regulations. 6. Any other relevant expenses...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-10-07
Reference: FOI/202100232499
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Marine and fisheries monitoring: EIR release

1. When did you check foreigners landing into our ports? 2. When did you weigh their landings? 3. When did you last log down fish species? 4. When did you log down fish sizes? 5. When did you check vessels at sea? 6. When did you check fishing licenses? 7. When did you check crew lists? 8. When did you check garbage lo...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.12 s.40

Published: 2021-09-28
Reference: FOI/202100229173
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

Designated bathing water status Wardie beach Edinburgh: EIR release

1. Copies of all paperwork submitted to SEPA and to the bathing water designation review panel during the determination process, 2. Correspondence with any parties during the determination process. 3. A copy of the report sent to Scottish Ministers including any recommendations, 4. A copy of any subsequent corresponden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-22
Reference: FOI/202100228360
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to Energy Transition fund: FOI release

1. The political motivation, lobbying activities, stakeholder consultation, legal formalization, and financial backing in the creation of the fund. 2. The projects funded and the project partners receiving the funds. 3. The process and criteria for selecting fundable and funded projects. 4. Any submissions and correspo...

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.3 s.4 s.5 s.12

Published: 2021-09-16
Reference: FOI/202100225505
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector