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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419 matching releases

Correspondence relating to current or planned engineering works on the rail network in the Fife area: EIR release

All correspondence between the Transport Minister (and her officials) with Transport Scotland and/or Network Rail since 1 July 2022. Subsequently you have clarified to us that you are seeking information, as follows: All correspondence relating to current or planned engineering works on the rail network in the Fife a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200333028
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Car parking arrangements at Agnes Husband House in Dundee: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of car parking spaces located at Enterprise House, Dundee (or its immediate surroundings) that are currently assigned to the Client Services Delivery division for staff working at Agnes Husband House, Dundee. Request for information 2: The occupancy rate of the aforementioned car ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300365055
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SQA appeals 2022: FOI release

In a recent FOI response, the government provided me with a document listing the ‘key points’ of a meeting between the SQA, Scottish Government and Universities Scotland on the 3rd of November 2022. This document states: “Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the difficulties and challenges encountered this year in r...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202300343877
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish razor clam electrofishing trial communications: EIR release

All communications between Marine Scotland and the Scottish Razor Clam Association since the commencement of the trial, to include all communications to group members. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300353503
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

2017 review of vehicle idling/roadside vehicle emissions testing: EIR release

A copy of a report and any other documents which were produced as a result of a review of vehicle idling/roadside vehicle emissions testing. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300357359
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 802 Stage 10 payment: EIR release

Regarding the Stage 10 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 29/05/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the tenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 190 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-21
Reference: 202200291947
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings about a second independence referendum: FOI release

Minutes of meetings held between Nicola Sturgeon and Angus Robertson on preparations for a second independence referendum, including on a prospectus. Minutes of all meetings held between Nicola Sturgeon and the team working (including civil servants) on preparations for a second independence referendum, including on a ...

FOI not held 45 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2023-12-19
Reference: 202200280399
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Research or analysis Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE): EIR release

Provide any research or analysis held by the Scottish Government (conducted in house or by third parties) on the question of the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for: Onshore wind in Scotland Bottom-fixed wind in Scottish offshore waters Floating wind in Scottish offshore waters Please restrict to research or ana...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.10(4)A s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-16
Reference: 202300342635
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Terms of reference for groups falling under Director General of Communities: FOI release

The terms of reference for the "groups" falling under the Director General for Communities, including all (a) Directorates (b) Units and (c) Divisions under that Director. For the avoidance of doubt this should include all groups that are active for which the Directorates/ Units/ Divisions are responsible, not just th...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-13
Reference: 202300342637
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Permitted Development Rights review - phase 3: consultation: EIR release

Information relating to section 6.2 of the public consultation on Phase 3 of the Scottish Government’s review of permitted development rights. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to de...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202300364088
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland Deputy Director of Finance and Corporate Services recruitment: FOI release

Request for information 1: From 20/01/2020 to 20/01/2023. An up to date information of the exact number of recipients of the Social Security Scotland Disability Payment whose address is currently a prison address in their Social Security Scotland Adult Disability Payment benefits claims. Request for information 2: Fro...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.34(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300371293
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cost of installing LED road studs: EIR release

The following information: How much money Transport Scotland has invested in years 2021, 2022 and 2023 (to date) on these led road studs and how many were installed each year. I also request the same information for conventional reflective road studs. Details of any reports commissioned by Transport Scotland that just...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300374411
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stage 12 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL: EIR release

With reference to the Stage 12 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 26/03/2018, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: What evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the twelfth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. What checks were carried...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200304776
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings of the Transport Minister in August 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with CMAL on Au...

FOI not held 70 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200331302
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence about the Department for Transport's Access for All funding stream: FOI release

Any correspondence between Richard Thomson MP and Transport Scotland , referencing either "Insch", "Stonehaven" or "Inverurie", with reference to grant funding under the Department for Transport's Access for All funding stream, for the next "rail control period" which runs from 2024 to 2029.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300341855
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on the topic of the internal investigation: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and CMAL on the topic of the internal investigation into the procurement of hulls 801 and 802 between September 1, 2022 and to date, including any attachments Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow on the same topic, between...

FOI not held 45 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.33(1) s.17

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300342966
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board formed: EIR release

What date was the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board formed? Who is a member of this group? What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23 Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? Are members renumerated in anyway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10

Published: 2023-11-30
Reference: FOI/202300379389
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Private Water Supply Working Group: EIR release

You asked for information about the 'Private Water Supply Working Group.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: FOI/202300379365
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Staff mental health: FOI release

How many mental health breaks/requests have (a) Scottish Government directorates and (b) Scottish Government executive non departmental public bodies (NDPBs) received in each of the last five years. Please break this information down by year and by directorate/ NDPB. How many internal grievance cases are currently live...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.38(1) s.15 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202300358887
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board: EIR release

A full list of the members on the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board What date the Food Waste Reduction Board was formed? What the total cost to the Scottish Government from the date of formation to 4/10/2023 for operating the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: FOI/202300379338
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch data for rivers since 1952: EIR release

the salmon and sea trout catch data for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Barbreck Nell Oude

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300338388
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost of Social Security Scotland's Covert Operations Team: FOI release

The cost of Social Security Scotland's Covert Operations Team since the inception of Social Security Scotland, and a breakdown of these costs Any guidance Social Security Scotland holds in relation to 'counter-fraud' measures and the operation of its co-vert operations team, in particular - who can be surveilled and wh...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.35(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200324069
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence from public relating to second independence referendum: FOI release

Any correspondence (e-mails and letters) from the public to MSPs in the Scottish Government (meaning all SNP and Green MSPs) regarding a second independence referendum from 29 March 2023 to present. If this is too broad of a search, to narrow it down, I am looking for all correspondence (e-mails and letters) in which ...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: FOI/202300375668
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Water relating to water scarcity: EIR release

All correspondence between Scottish Water and the Scottish Government regarding the resignation of Douglas Millican between October 2022 and the date of this FOI. All correspondence between Scottish Water and the Scottish Government regarding water scarcity in Scotland between June 1 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: FOI/202300368596
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total spend on Short-term lets (STL) policy and implementation: FOI release

The total amount spent so far on STL policy and its implementation A breakdown of spending so far on STL policy and its implementation How many civil servants are working on STL policy and implementation? Please break down the pay bands of civil servants working on STL (eg. 4 people on £20,000-£30,000)

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: FOI/202300374795
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector