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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3,239 matching releases

Progress of the Single Building Assessment process and remediation of timber decking: EIR release

Following-up from the attached response, which confirmed that timber decking would be included in remediation works, our constituent has requested we contact you in the hopes of receiving an update on the progress of the Single Building Assessments, specifically: 1. Number of developments where SBA process has commenc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: EIR/202400422447
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

M8 motorway bus lanes: EIR Review

Original Request 202400405258 (a) Any schematics, drawings or plans that show what work has been done in planning the location of where motorway bus lanes around Glasgow could be situated, together with the preferred options; (b) Any assessments that have been done on the suitability of the hard shoulder M8 west bound...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400405258 Review of 202400399447
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rural Payments Inspectorates Directorate (RPID) Livestock Unit calculations: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI about livestock units for the Rural Payments Inspectorates Directorate (RPID). Please could the RPID provide the current definition(s) of one livestock unit that it uses, providing website links or sources as appropriate, and how long this (these) definition(s) have been used for. When appl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400410351
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Global Ethical Finance Forum (GEFF) invitations and dinner: FOI Review

Original Request 202400403613 All correspondences to/from Humza Yousaf relating to invitations to a Global Ethical Finance Forum (GEFF) in September 2015 which were sent out in May 2015 to a number of distinguished and/or influential leaders. I would like to understand how the list of attendees was decided upon and al...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400408802 Review of 202400403613
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence with Equnior and MSP Norway trip: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence between Michael Matheson MSP and Equnior during the months of May 2022 and March 2023. 2. Briefings and records associated with Michael Matheson MSP's trip to Norway in May 2022 including the 'Energy Transition Summit, Kristiansand' (As referenced on the FOI request response, page 22*)....

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

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400410492
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, International, +1 more … Public sector

Interim IT Staff Services and Interim Professional Staff Services framework spend: FOI release

Please could you provide an excel spreadsheet with agency spend by organisation for the following two frameworks between 1st April 23 – 31st March 24? After clarification, subsequently amended to 1st April 2023 – 31st December 2023. Interim IT Staff Services framework Interim Professional Staff Services framework Pre...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400411213
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 & A82 Accident Information: EIR release

How many fatalities and serious injuries were recorded on the single-carriageway sections of the A9 between Perth and Inverness and the single-carriageway sections of the A82 between Dalnottar and Inverness? The information to enumerate head-on crashes and right-turn crashes. Data to cover: 2019 - 2020 2020 - 2021 20...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400425928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy briefing notes: FOI release

You asked for: any introductory briefing notes sent/provided to Màiri McAllan in her capacity as Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy on the following topics – Green Industrial Strategy; New Deal for Business; Small Business Unit; Investor Panel Recommendations; Withers Review; STER.

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17 s.29(1) s.29 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400410939
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Events held by the Scottish Government international office in Paris: FOI release

The number of events held by the Scottish Government international office in Paris since its creation. A breakdown of the cost of each of these events, including food, drink and entertainment.

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400412084
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Events held by the Scottish Government international office in Ottawa: FOI release

The number of events held by the Scottish Government international office in Ottawa since its creation. A breakdown of the cost of each of these events, including food, drink and entertainment.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400412080
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

A9 road traffic collision statistics: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act. Please would you be able to supply me with satisfactory answers to the following questions: 1. What are the exact dates (and times, if available) of all road traffic collisions reported on the A9, from January 2020 to now (July 2024)? 2. Of the...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400423155
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rod numbers on the River Dee, Aberdeenshire: EIR release

The entire record you have for the number of rod days as returned for the whole river [Dee, Aberdeenshire] for as many years as you currently have.

FOI/EIR not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400422824
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS) funding: EIR release

1. Is Action to Protect Rural Scotland (formerly known as The Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland) (APRS) in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2017, with a break-down of the funding given ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400420658
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 Dualling Programme: EIR release

I am writing to request further information regarding the ongoing A9 Dualling Programme. I would like to request a copy of the detailed cost breakdown and any relevant risk registers for all sections of the project that have them available. Furthermore, I would appreciate any information regarding the efficacy of any...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.6(1) s.20 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400420790
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Homelessness Prevention and Strategy Group: FOI Release

1) The Homelessness Prevention and Strategy Group’s meeting dates in 2024 2) Subsequentially, the agendas and minutes for each of these meetings

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400424490
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Repatriation of museum exhibits and the Former First Minister meeting with Turkish president: FOI release

1. All correspondence and discussions, including internal emails, the Scottish Government holds about the repatriation of Paiwan tribesmen skulls sent back to Taiwan by the University of Edinburgh, from January 2023 to the date of this FOI? -if too much reduce the dates to July 2023 to the date of this FOI. 2. All bri...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.32(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400392044
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Issues with Horizon IT system experienced by Post Offices in Scotland: FOI release

From the First Minister (if applicable), Deputy First Minister (if applicable), Justice Secretary (if applicable), Wellbeing Economy Secretary (if applicable) and Business Minister (if applicable and under whatever name it was referred to at the time), since January 1, 2003 until December 31, 2023: Written corresponde...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400393241
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland Planning Application 13/02723/PP: EIR release

"The following. Planning Application 13/02723/PP of both Transport Scotland and the Above Authorities. Requesting all details including Planning Application and Permission Approved work or Non Compliance too Standards. . In associated with Primary Planning Permission of 13/00479/PP. And similarly 18/01348/PP NCN78ROUTE...

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

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400395550
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister's tweet on the 35th anniversary of the Lockerbie air disaster: FOI release

1. Could you provide all receipts and expenses claims from Humza Yousaf's trip to New York for Climate Week from September 17 to 21. 2. Could you provide all drafts of Humza Yousaf's official FM account's tweet on the 35th anniversary of the Lockerbie bombing, plus any notes held about why the wording changed etc: htt...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400393771
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme: EIR release

I am interested in the contamination of wildlife by poisons and have been made aware of the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme. I understand that SASA is responsible for these investigations in Scotland and will have access to the final analytical (chemical) reports for each suspected poisoning incident. I am there...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400395226
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Former First Minister's wife's trip to Istanbul: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and the SNP regarding First Minister Humza Yousafs wife's trip to Istanbul following an invitation from the Turkish President's wife for the ‘One Heart for Palestine' event. Please include: -All email communication between civil servants, secretaries, MSPs and the Scot...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.32(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400395334
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scotland's finances article and Scottish Affairs Committee request: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent on 'commissioners' by the Scottish Government in each of the last five years? Could you supply a list of each commissioner and how much they cost overall, including office costs? 2. How much is earmarked to be spent on "commissioners" in the next three years, including naming how many ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400395287
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Prostitution Strategy: FOI release

Information regarding Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach: 1. A copy of all communications from 01/01/2021 between the Scottish Government and sex worker-led groups including, but not limited to: SCOT-PEP; United Sex Workers/Sex Workers Union; NUMbrella Lane/Umbrella Lane. This sh...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400399462
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Breaches of the Ministerial Code: FOI release

1. The text of the 20 most recent complaints submitted against Scottish Government Ministers that were reviewed against the ministerial code. 2. The text of the 10 most recent complaints of minsters that were upheld i.e it was judged they had broken the ministerial code.

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400401399
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government's overseas offices: FOI release

For each of the Scottish Government's overseas offices please provide, since Jan 1 2022, information about events held or hosted by the office for any purpose to which there were invited guests. Please provide details of the purpose, date and place of the event, and a complete cost breakdown for each including but not...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400401157
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector