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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376 matching releases

Police Scotland data sharing with third sector organisations: FOI review

On Monday 15 July 2019, Police Scotland representatives attended the Scottish Government in Edinburgh for further information sharing discussions. These discussions centred on the lawful basis for sharing of Special Category (SC) and Criminal Offence (CO) data between various non-statutory third sector organisations us...

FOI clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-30
Reference: FOI/202100208822 review of 202100198019
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government Planning and Environmental Appeals Division win-170-2004: EIR release

The Scottish Government Planning and Environmental Appeals Division’s Report to Scottish Ministers case ref WIN-170-2004. All background emails and correspondence (both internally with Scottish Government or with external parties) relating to the letter from Alan Brogan in ECU, to NLEI Limited dated 8th January 2021, r...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.36 s.57(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-04-12
Reference: FOI/202100141024
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

COVID-19 Government spend on advertising and vaccination questions: FOI release

1) How much money have the Scottish Govt spent in total on any form of advertising Covid19 be that radio, TV or newspapers since the pandemic started eg. The wearing of masks, social distancing, the vaccine, furlough etc? 2) What statistics do the Scottish Government hold on the risk of a person dying from contracting ...

FOI clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202100157043
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Statistics relating to school inspections: FOI release

1. How many schools are currently rated within each grade of the six point scale (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory, Weak and Unsatisfactory). Please provide this information for each Quality Indicator. 2. How many schools have not been inspected for 5 years, how many have not been inspected for 7 years, and how...

FOI clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-19
Reference: FOI/202100140164
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information relating to stopping up orders hearing: EIR release

You asked "please issue the SU-ABS-002 & -003 hearing report to me, the other participants and the public, so that we can implement action of the planning condition that has been held up pending the issue of the report."

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.42

Published: 2021-03-09
Reference: FOI/202100137883
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Number of past collisions involving pedestrians at A96: EIR release

You asked for clarification "as to the number of collisions with pedestrians for the same time period (i.e 1 January 2010 until 30 October 2020) that were not fatal."

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000121553
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Total number of approved planning applications for wind farms: EIR release

1. How many planning applications for wind farms have been approved by the Energy Consents Unit/Scottish Ministers over the objections of the Highland Council in the last five years (to the date of the request). 2. How many planning applications for wind farms have been approved by the Energy Consents Unit/Scottish Min...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.36C s.10

Published: 2021-02-02
Reference: FOI/202000112033
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Farming and rural, Public sector

Telecommunications technology connectivity for vulnerable groups: FOI release

"In light of the Covid pandemic, vulnerable groups and the upcoming Christmas period (2020/21): 1. How many people in Scotland have no access any to telecommunications technology such as broadband, smartphone (3-5G), etcetera? i) of the above, how many people are estimated not to have the skills required to use forms o...

FOI clarification 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.5

Published: 2021-01-25
Reference: FOI/202000105084
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Marine fish farm at Carradale North: EIR release

Information relating to the marine fish farm situated at Carradale North, with reference to the recent escape event occurring in August 2020. Specifically, you asked for the following with reference to ‘applications to Marine Scotland’ in relation to the specifications (of the mooring ropes and system) given by the app...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-12-16
Reference: FOI/202000080506
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen correspondence: EIR release

All and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence, dates of diary appointments, notes of telephone calls etc that you have in relation to all and any comm...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2020-11-24
Reference: FOI/202000071133
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Turnaround times for PVG - Scheme Record Disclosures and Updates: FOI release

You asked for the following information; The average length of time taken for a PVG scheme application (for new members) and PVG scheme existing member update to be processed by Disclosure Scotland. A previous FOI in 2018 (FOI/18/03515) asked this but I am interested to know whether the average time has remained much ...

FOI clarification 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2020-11-23
Reference: FOI/202000090656
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

Keith Brown in advance of £1b roadworks at M73/M74/M8 in 2016 said that the works would ‘shave around 20 minutes off the journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow.’ Did Mr Brown make this claim or similar claims In parliament, or in committee, or elsewhere when speaking on behalf of the government, or in his capacity? It was...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2020-11-10
Reference: FOI/202000080912
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Salmon and sea trout catches - Sgitheach and Allt Graad, Evanton: EIR review

Under the section of your response entitled "Information Regarding Fisheries on the Rivers Sgitheach and Allt Graad" I would like clarification on the following points: Paragraph 1. Sentence 1: Do the "7 catch forms" to which you refer relate to individual returns for various reparian owners with fishing rights on the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000087750
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Local authority planning permission appeals submitted to the Scottish Government: EIR release

1. All planning decisions made by local authorities submitted to the Scottish Government for appeal, which have been overturned by Scottish Government reporters, broken down by local authority area, from April 1 2015 – August 1 2020. If possible, the developer’s details (who made the appeal) should be included in this ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-10-29
Reference: FOI/202000079457
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Exam grade methodology data communications: FOI release

Following several requests, the SQA has confirmed that it will not release full details of the methodology being used to award grades this year until the day on which results are issued. The same is true of the Equality Impact Assessment information. Please answer the following questions: 1) On which date, and by what ...

FOI clarification 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-15
Reference: FOI/202000068096
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

A75 and A77 closures: EIR release

"how many times has the A77 and A75 have been closed with diversions in place over the past five years, and to date this year. With the reason why for the closure and what was the official diversion route given?" Following clarifications you reduced the scope of your request to cover the financial years of 2017/18, 201...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2020-09-14
Reference: FOI/202000066548
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A78 Bridge 1 High Street, Greenock correspondence: EIR release

"documentation and correspondence relating to the following: (a) the date on which the two outside lanes of highway over the Bridge were closed; (b) the purpose of the closure of two lanes of the highway over the Bridge." Further to the clarification dated 15 June, you confirmed that "the period of lane closure is the ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-02
Reference: FOI/202000045365
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Field trials of Imidacloprid (Ectosan/BMK08) by the salmon farming industry: EIR release

1) ‘..details on any proposed, in progress and completed field trials of Imidacloprid (Ectosan/BMK08) by the salmon farming industry in Scotland since 2017.’ You further qualified this part of your request by stipulating that this ‘would involve documentation pertaining to any field trials - however illegal, unsanction...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-01
Reference: FOI/202000038615
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19 testing scientific advice: FOI release

Specific scientific advice regarding COVID-19 testing that the Scottish Government received prior to 1 February 2020. Please disclose the expert health protection and public health advice from the following: The Chief Medical Officer Public Health Scotland The Scottish Health Protection Network NERVTAG The Advisory Co...

FOI clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-27
Reference: FOI/202000045001
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Palestinian Mission to the UK: FOI release

A press release issued by the ‘State of Palestine, Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom’ and dated May 29, 2020, and titled “Head of Palestinian Mission to UK demands apology” stated; “Ambassador Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, has asked for urgent clarification from the Scottish National ...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-20
Reference: FOI/202000054258
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Pot hole claim records for specific trunk roads: EIR release

"1) The number of compensation claims made for pothole claims in the last five years on (A) A75 (b) A77 (C) A82- Dalnottar to Inverness (d) A9 (e) A84 Stirling- Crianlarich. (F) A701 Dumfries-Edinburgh (G) A96 Aberdeen to Inverness 2) How many of these claims on each trunk road were (A) successful or b (unsuccessful) 3...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-08-19
Reference: FOI/202000051036
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme: EIR release

Freedom of Information request FOI/19/01927 In reference to the above FOI can you provide clarification on the following statement: "As confirmed at the May 2019 public engagement events held on the East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/exhibition-materials-may-2019-east-of-huntly...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-17
Reference: FOI/202000054501
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Publications related to inclusive education: FOI release

All FoIs, complaints and letters, completed and outstanding, in the areas of inclusive education, LGBT, bullying and hate crime; querying content, substance and status of output sponsored and endorsed by the Scottish Government.

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000044381
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Contract for Hosting Build Support with IBM: FOI release

The Scottish Government's contract for Hosting Build Support with IBM - see here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Print.aspx?ID=JUN322535 Could you please provide me with the original ITT documents, any clarification Q&As, and any responses from all suppliers? If possible, it would be helpful t...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.28(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-07-06
Reference: FOI/202000040630
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

A9 Blackford to Auchterarder major improvements: EIR release

"1) Major Improvements and opening dates to the A9 Between Blackford and Auchterarder. 2) Opening dates for listed road schemes (a) A9 Blackford Bypass (b) A9 Burnside to Broxden (c) A9 Helmsdale Bridge (d) A9 Dunbeath Bridge (e) A835 Gorstan to Garve (f) A835 Gorston to Silverbridge (g) A835 Contin River Bridge" Follo...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2020-06-25
Reference: FOI/202000040276
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport