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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2,571 matching releases

Mandatory calorie labelling costs: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into Mandatory calorie labelling for out of home sector over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on Mandatory ca...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387168
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Musselburgh Flood Scheme: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence/emails/reports etc pertaining to Musselburgh Flood Scheme (including correspondence between Scottish Ministers and East Lothian Council) from January 2016 until 18 October 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: EIR/202300381420
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Fraud and Error Resolution spend: FOI release

In a previous response (reference: 202300384042), what you called, a “report with an extract of the spends for Fraud and Error Resolution for January and February 2019”. Based on the fact you were able to provide me with this, I am now requesting the following information: 1. A copy of all spends for Fraud and Error ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202400392401
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Felling permission at Balrownie Farm: EIR release

I went for a walk up the Caterthuns at the weekend of 1st October. These are two hills of historic interest and scenic views located outside Brechin, Angus – DD9 7QR. ALL the trees on the approach road up from Balrownie Farm have been cut down, destroying bird and wildlife habitat, not to mention the trees themselves....

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: EIR/202300379263
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence referring to Confucius Institutes funding: FOI release

You asked for information about funding to Confucius Institutes from the Scottish Government and emails between the Scottish Government referring to Confucius Institutes or with a Confucius Institute.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300380340
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Bird flu correspondence and briefings: EIR release

All briefings and notes, including internal Government correspondence, prepared or written for Ministers, regarding bird flu between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: EIR/202300379584
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board meetings: FOI release

Minutes of all meetings between Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board since June 1st 2023.

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

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300376767
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ferguson Marine meetings and correspondence: FOI release

1. Minutes of all meetings between Scottish Ministers and Ferguson Marine between January 1st 2023 and 12th September 2023, in date order. 2. Copies of all correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Ferguson Marine between January 1st 2023 and 12th September 2023, in date order.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300375770
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Legislation changes to male deer close seasons: FOI release

1. The letter that Kate Forbes MSP sent to Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy, and Biodiversity, on 1 September during which she raised concerns over changes to male close seasons; and 2. Lorna Slater’s response to the above letter from Kate Forbes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300380681
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Social Security Scotland external suppliers for purchases of goods and services payment data: FOI release

Information that related to payment data. Request for information: All payments made to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between the dates 2022-01-01 and 2022-12-31. This information to be presented as a list, ideally in Microsoft Excel format, containing the following information: Supplier na...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300378592
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding the Ecological Report on A90 Bridge, Glencarse: EIR release

"Please provide the following information regarding the A90 Bridge, Glencarse. What date was an Ecological Report requested following the damage to the bridge due to a lorry strike March 2023? What date was an Ecological Report conducted following the damage to the bridge due to a lorry strike March 2023? What date ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: EIR/202300381797
Directorate
Topic

Sale of NatureScot’s premises at Battleby: FOI release

1. All correspondence between NatureScot and the Scottish Government relating to the decision to put Battleby House and grounds on the market. 2. All information provided to the Scottish Government by NatureScot to demonstrate to Ministers that full consideration has been given as to how the natural and historic impor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300380868
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Balgowan Woodland creation: EIR release

I submitted a series of concerns (as advised, by email to [Name Redacted]) with regards to the above development [Balygowan Woodland Creation]. This is enclosed as an attachment - for reference. This information was submitted on Tuesday 18th April 2023. We have never received any response to the concerns raised. We ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: EIR/202300372937
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Regulation 14 of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009: EIR release

Copies of all requests for action and review made under regulation 14 of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009 which have been received by the Scottish Ministers, or as much information about each request as you can disclose; An explanation as to what steps, if any, were taken by the Scottish Minister...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.14 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: EIR/202300372651
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FOI) training materials: FOI release

Documentation provided to Government employees for the purpose of training to deal with FOI requests.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300374455
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial visit briefings and expenses: FOI release

1. All minutes and briefings/notes taken during Neil Gray's visit to Iceland in June 2023, including his itinerary for the trip. 2. All minutes and briefings/notes, including copies of speeches, taken during Humza Yousaf's visit to Brussels, including his itinerary for the trip. 3. All discussion briefings/notes and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300374237
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Local Authority awareness of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): EIR release

1. On Friday 1st September, in response to reports about the number of schools in Scotland that are affected by the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), the Cabinet Secretary for Education told BBC Scotland that “The total number of schools in Scotland affected is 35, so a relatively small number ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: EIR/202300374568
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Education Scotland payments to external suppliers: FOI release

You asked for information on all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2022-01-01 and 2022-12-31 to include: Supplier name Amount paid, excluding VAT Payment date (or some other relevant transaction date) A unique invoice-id or a transaction-id number for each payment Some descript...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300378608
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

VMS Data Request - 49/E7 and 50/E7: EIR release

I would like to request fishing VMS data for ICES Rectangles 49/E7 and 50/E7 for the period of January to August 2023 (inclusive). Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300377413
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Springholm A75 Road Safety Campaign: EIR release

1. We wish to have a copy of Transport Scotland's document which we understand is called "Road Assessment Guidance - National Strategy for 20mph" prepared circa. June 2022 and was apparently sent to all Scottish Local Authorities. If this has been subsequently amended we also wish to have the revised guidance. 2. We w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.5 s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: EIR/202300376898
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Gender Recognition Reform Bill correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Ash Regan (formerly known as Ash Denham) and Nicola Sturgeon (and/or her officials) with regards to the Gender Recognition Reform ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300378440
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Redactions in WhatsAPP/text message documents: FOI Review

Original request 202400404999 All of the "out of scope" redactions in the document at https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi[1]202100255908/ 2. The extent of the redacted material within the 106 page document by using black block within the released document over the redacted content.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.36(1) s.38(2A) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-07
Reference: FOI/202400410703 Review of 202400404999
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of staff suspended from Marine Scotland on full pay: FOI release

The current number of staff who are suspended from Marine Scotland and on full pay, and how many have been in this situation in the last 5 years?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-07-31
Reference: FOI/202300364196
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communications regarding publication of Planning Your Own Funeral Guide booklet: FOI release

"All communication with the printing unit regarding cost of publication and dates of publication and number of copies produced IE batch with dates” in relation to the Planning Your Own Funeral: Guide booklet which has appeared in libraries.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400421823
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Follow up questions relating to 202200335383: FOI release

The full text of the original advertisement as published and available via the link below prior to 21 December 2022. The full text of the updated advertisement as updated on 21 December 2022 A 'tracked change' comparison of the two above documents to indicate what the comment "A slight change to one of the key responsi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-25
Reference: FOI/202300338948
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector