Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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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

International trips and correspondence relating to specific celebrities: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence, mentioning Brian Cox, and between Brian Cox and the Scottish Government between January 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefing notes, minutes and notes prepared for and after Angus Robertson's British Irish Council meetings this year, including a full...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.32(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-07-17
Reference: FOI/202300381800
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

The MV Glen Sannox vessel and Ferguson Marine meetings: FOI release

“On 1st October 2023, the Herald newspaper published a story including this quote from a Transport Scotland spokesperson: “Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government, CMAL and [Ferguson Marine] meet weekly to discuss the progress of MV Glen Sannox towards handover, including the LNG system requirements, and to ensure...

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

Published: 2024-07-15
Reference: FOI/202300378973
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Internal communications on presumed limit of land ownership: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, I would like to request the following information: All internal communications involving relevant Ministers, Special Advisors, or ministerial staff, relating tothe topic of a presumed limit on land ownership, from 06/05/2021 to present. Communication would include, but ...

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

Published: 2024-07-15
Reference: FOI/202300377903
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Water Industry Commission Scotland training expenses: FOI release

Information related to the Water Industry Commission for Scotland's training expenses. 1. Am looking for all correspondence, including internal correspondence between WICS, Audit Scotland and/or the Scottish Government about the costs of training built up by WICS since 2016 amounting to nearly £500,000 that were not c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-11
Reference: FOI/202400418787
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding health boards use of the independent sector: FOI release

Please provide all Scottish Government correspondence to and from health boards regarding their use of the independent sector, in the 2023 calendar year to date. If fulfilling the request is likely to take the response over the working time limit allowed under FOISA, please provide information for the following boards...

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

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202300368903
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

James Hamilton correspondence, WhatsApp review, Covid inquiry and Hugh Pennington Correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal, notes from any meetings, minutes and briefings about the chief nursing officer retiring, from between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400403162
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Humza Yousaf resignation and related staff overtime: FOI release

How many staff worked overtime or logged out of hours working, broken down by role, grade, from 25 April until the day following the resignation speech?

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

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400417071
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA) Correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between ministers of the Scottish Government and their special advisors mentioning the term 'United Nations Relief and Works...

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

Published: 2024-07-09
Reference: FOI/202400396004
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) funding: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between the First Minister and his special advisers and Scottish Government communications staff about the issue of UNRWA funding in January 2024.

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

Published: 2024-07-09
Reference: FOI/202400395825
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector