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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605 matching releases

Royal Household handling of requests: FOI release

Accordingly, please provide any information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the following matters: How any request by the Royal Household for information in relation to a Bill for which consent is sought, or any objection to the Bill’s content, are to be handled, including any general policies or practi...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.20 s.30 s.36(1) s.41

Published: 2023-10-11
Reference: 202300359750
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government staff working from home: FOI release

Can you please provide updated answers to the questions raised in FOI/202000082290. In addition can you confirm if Scottish Government policy documents on Cyber security require all SG employees to access the SG system through a UK IP address only? FOI 202000082290 asked the following: The number of Scottish Governm...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-26
Reference: FOI/202300369722
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government meetings with National Farmers Union of Scotland: FOI Release

How many meetings have the Scottish Government and any relevant ministers had with the National Farmers Union of Scotland in the last five financial years? Can this be broken down by each of the financial years? And also if these meetings were conducted in person or virtually? And when was the last time a relevant mini...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12(1) s.5 s.25(1) s.12

Published: 2023-09-14
Reference: 202200330233
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and Patrick Harvie, Andrew Wilson and Ian Blackford: FOI review

In your original request, dated 5 January 2023, you asked for: any correspondence between the First Minister, either directly, on her behalf, or by her office or assistants, and Patrick Harvie of the Scottish Greens between 01-June-2021 and 31-August- 2021. This would include all correspondence, ie emails, texts, dire...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: 202300343738 review of 202300336762
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Contracts for digital services: FOI release

Information about the contracts awarded by Scottish Government for the provision of digital services.

FOI cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.30 s.12

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300371900
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Forestry Cycle to Work Scheme: EIR release

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 with your request under those Regulations. We are applying the exemption at section 39(2) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300365121
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security GDPR breaches: FOI release

Request for information 1: Figures on the number of non-GDPR compliant data breaches via Social Security Scotland in the past two years, broken down monthly. Request for information 2: The total number of personal profiles which were compromised in these breaches. Request for information 3: The total number of breach...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2023-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300364064
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adult Disability Payment and Terminal Illness: FOI release

On the Scottish Government website’s webpage about the Adult Disability Payment, it states that “If you have a terminal illness, Social Security Scotland will aim to make a decision as quickly as possible, in around 7 working days. On the basis of that information, please provide the following information: Request fo...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2023-08-07
Reference: FOI/202300364119
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

NHS Superannuation Scheme - Opt outs: FOI release

The number of individuals who opted out of the NHS Superannuation Scheme in each of the financial years of 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, and 2022/23 A breakdown of NHS Superannuation Scheme opt-outs by the reason stated for their leaving the scheme, for each financial year A breakdown of NHS Superannuation Scheme...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2023-08-03
Reference: FOI/202300363701
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Number of anonymous fraud reports: FOI release

Information related to the online form used to report suspected benefit fraud. https://referrals.socialsecurity.gov.scot/ Request for Information 1: Please provide the number of forms you have received. Request for Information 2: The number of individuals they relate to. Request for Information 3: Please provide the ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2023-07-27
Reference: FOI/202300363529
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland Customer Service Performance: FOI release

Request for information 1: The total number of registered complaints received by Social Security Scotland over the past five years. Request for information 2: The outcomes of these registered complaints, specifically indicating how many were resolved to the satisfaction of the complainants. Request for information 3:...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.12 s.25(1)

Published: 2023-07-25
Reference: FOI/202300362191
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Connections framework: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government and other bodies connected to the government spent in total on the Scottish Connections Framework and a breakdown of these costs? Who came up with the idea of the framework and the digital platforms ideas? What department of civil servants are working on these proposals? All c...

FOI cost limit 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-07-20
Reference: FOI/202300364761
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Briefings regarding United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill: FOI release

All of the briefings received by Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills from the day if their appointment, until and including the day of receipt of this FOI. All of the briefings received by any Minister relating to the UNCRC bill and the Incorporation of human rights into Scot's Law.

FOI cost limit 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.28 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-06-01
Reference: FOI/202300353281
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Information pertaining to Brexit, Covid - 19 vaccines and complaints in the workplace: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, and meeting notes) between Scottish Government officials and officials from the UK Government regarding the impact of Brexit on Scotland's economy, including any discussions related to the Brexit Deal or the Northern Ireland Protocol, between January 2021 and the present d...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.35(1) s.35(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-15
Reference: FOI/202300349502
Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Correspondence regarding bids for Green Freeport status: FOI release

Can you release any bid documents submitted for the Green Freeport bidding process? Can you release details on how each bid was assessed and details of who assessed the bids? Can you release any assessment of the bids carried out by the Scottish Government? Can you release any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas,...

FOI cost limit 70 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.33 s.38 s.12 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-04-19
Reference: FOI/202300337962
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Salmon and Grilse catch from 29 rivers to Lochs Linnhe and Fyne: EIR release

Salmon and grilse catch from 29 rivers in the following two loch systems - Linnhe and Fyne.

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300345464
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland costs and Ministerial Papers: FOI release

A breakdown of the costs associated with organising and conducting Citizens assemblies in Scotland; any papers provided to Mike Russell MSP, Angus Robertson, George Adam MSP or any other relevant Minister regarding Citizens Assemblies and; any briefings, minutes, pre agenda papers, policy papers, notes, emails etc. rel...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.35(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-06
Reference: FOI/202200334314
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Scottish government car pool: FOI release

1. I wish to request the amount of cars the Scottish Government have at their disposal. 2. I further more request a log into who uses the cars and how often. For example a three month log.

FOI cost limit 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2023-02-03
Reference: FOI/202200321334
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland’s share of Europe’s potential offshore wind resource: EIR release

All internal Scottish Government discussion (including between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) relating to the question of Scotland’s share of Europe’s potential offshore wind resource, restricting the search to dates between 6th May 2021 and 20th October 2022. You also indicated how to narrow down you...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-09
Reference: FOI/202200325962
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rail fare freeze and cost of living funding discussions: FOI release

1. ‘Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the rail fare freeze to March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers and the media office and correspondence with ScotRail or Transport Scotland. 2. Please provide a copy of all documents in the last six months which discuss the Youth Music Initia...

FOI cost limit 70 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2023-01-04
Reference: FOI/202200320901
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Recruitment budget: FOI release

Advise on the following questions for the period 1st April 2022 - 31st March 2023: 1. What is the total recruitment budget for this period? 2. Who is the senior responsible officer/board member(s) responsible for dispensing this budget? 3. What is the organisational structure within your recruitment and HR teams at the...

FOI cost limit 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12

Published: 2022-12-15
Reference: FOI/202200323346
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Recruitment budget 2021 - 2022: FOI release

Advise on the following questions for the period 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2022: 1. What was the total allocated recruitment budget for this period? 2. What were the total recruitment advertising costs with all job boards and external agencies for this period (not including temporary agency staff)? 3. What were the t...

FOI cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2022-12-15
Reference: FOI/202200323348
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOI response times: FOI release

1. The mean, median and maximum response times for an FOI to the Scottish Government over the last 12 months. 2. Over the last 12 months, the mean, median and maximum response time for an FOI to the Scottish Government lodged by an email address with an @parliament.scot domain. 3. Over the last 12 months, the mean, med...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.12

Published: 2022-11-17
Reference: FOI/202200324644
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Temporary accommodation to Ukrainian Refugees: FOI release

1. All information relating to communication or consultation with local stakeholders about the plan to house refugees on a boat in Leith. This may be anyone who could have an interest in the decision, community groups, councils, health boards, local medical or dental practices, transport bodies and charities such as fo...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending whatsapp s.12

Published: 2022-09-27
Reference: FOI/202200311937
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Island Bonds Fund: FOI release

“Internal and external correspondence regarding the ‘Island Bonds Fund’ received by Mairi Gougeon MSP in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day.”

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2022-09-22
Reference: FOI/202200315342
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector