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

Applications refused under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989: EIR release

1. The number of applications for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 Scottish Ministers have refused, where no public inquiry has taken place, and a list of these applications. 2. The number of applications for consent under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 have Scottish Ministers refused, wher...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.2 s.37 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400391745
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bacteria found in Salmon: EIR release

You asked a series of questions relating to aquaculture which covered the subject areas of: ballan wrasse survival in salmon feedlots; preventative measures relating to disease spread from farmed salmon to wild fish; undersea lighting associated with salmon feedlots; Scottish Government funding of the salmon farming in...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.3 s.4 s.6(1)

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400407818
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Organisational structure of HM Fire Service Inspectorate in Scotland: FOI release

1. Details of the salary and rewards package paid to the Chief Executive and Directors of your organisation? 2. Details of the amount paid to each in expenses over each of the last 5 years - please what these were paid for. 3. Details of the amount collectively paid in by your organisation to the pension pots of thes...

FOI not held 40 score 3 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400401878
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Caithness Chamber of Commerce funding: FOI release

Caithness Chamber of Commerce was given funding by the Scottish Government for Developing Young Workforce. Under the Freedom of Information Act I would like to request the following - 1. How much was Scottish Government given? 2. Is there a record of what the money was used for? 3. How many jobs were created with th...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400397301
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to free bus travel: FOI release

Any correspondence, notes or briefings held by Transport Scotland regarding bus passes being stopped for those aged 60 and over, including any cost/benefit analysis that has been undertaken, between August 2023 and date of this foi? In the free bikes for children pledge, how many children received free bikes, how much ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400395998
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student flats and social homes built for rent in the past three years: FOI release

Can you please advise how many student flats and social homes for rent have been built in the last three years. Not affordable homes, social housing for Rent.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400408218
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive: EIR release

Can you please provide all data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive (5 years), ideally on a per trawl basis, and including catch location, date, (ideally vessel name and PLN but you may consider this to be protected data, we do not), Vessel power KW, Vessel Length, Gear type, C...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-22
Reference: FOI/202400403446
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding ScotRail ticket prices: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by Transport Scotland, briefings for ministers, and notes and minutes held, about ScotRail ticket fare hike in April, between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. Reasons why Newtonhill station missed out on local rail development funding? 3. All correspondence sent and ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-22
Reference: FOI/202400396485
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Net Zero Pledges: EIR release

You asked for answers to the following 6 questions on 'Net Zero Pledges': Q1. What progress has been made in doubling the ‘Climate Justice Fund’ to £24 million as stated in the 2021 SNP manifesto? Q2. How much has the Scottish Government invested to tackle the biodiversity crisis since May 2021? Q3. How many recomme...

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

Published: 2024-05-22
Reference: FOI/202400392748
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Park status for Largo Bay: EIR release

Can you please provide the following information regarding applications for new National Park status. E-mails and Application Forms submitted in support of a nomination for Largo Bay and it's desire to be considered for National Park Status. ref: https://www.gov.scot/news/new-national-parks-in-scotland/.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-21
Reference: FOI/202400396320
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

M74 and B7078 Diversions: EIR release

I have previously received information from you regarding the M74 north and southbound evacuation route in the event of roadworks or closure due to incident. (Ref 202300390744). You stated in your reply that the route would be the B7078 between Canderside Toll and the Wellburn junction. Can I now be provided with the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-20
Reference: FOI/202400397069
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings and correspondence regarding Changing Places Toilets Investment: FOI release

Details of all meetings that have taken place between September 2021 and January 2024, inclusive, between the Scottish Government and relevant stakeholders regarding the pledge made in the 2021/22 Programme for Government to invest £10 million in new Changing Places toilets.

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

Published: 2024-05-20
Reference: FOI/202400395185
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Number of Civil Servants and breaches of The Civil Service Code: FOI release

Reporting on an annual basis, over the past 5 years – How many Civil Servants are employed by The Scottish Government? How many disciplinary actions have been taken against Civil Servants for breaches of The Civil Service Code?

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-16
Reference: FOI/202300387554
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Ministers owned / controlled companies and organisations: FOI release

The full names of all Chairperson and CEO of all Scottish Government or Scottish Ministers owned / controlled companies and organisations and who has held these positions since 2016 including which organisation they were responsible for and dates tenures ended.

FOI not held 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-15
Reference: FOI/202300389981
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mowi Broodstock Programme and Salmon Egg Imports: EIR release

1. “Please provide information on salmon egg (ova) imports since 1 January 2021. 2. Please provide any information which includes details of Mowi's broodstock programme - including letters, emails, certificates, photos, data and other information since 1 January 2021.”

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-05-15
Reference: FOI/202400391984
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Consultation on minimum number of learning hours: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into the minimum number of learning hours 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 the minimum number of lear...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.25 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-14
Reference: FOI/202300387204
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Aggregates Tax: EIR release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into the National aggregates levy 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 the National aggregates levy over...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-14
Reference: FOI/202300387202
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Amount of time lost by school pupils during Covid-19 lockdowns: FOI release

Can you please supply the following information relating to the time lost by pupils in both primary and secondary schools across the Scottish local authorities during the Covid lockdowns. Dates schools were closed and pupils were working from home from March 2020 till the final lockdown was lifted. These figures broken...

FOI not held 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-14
Reference: FOI/202300388038
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Al-Mahdi Foundation grants: FOI release

Documents held by the Scottish Government in relation to the provision of a £200,000 grant that was paid to the Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-05-13
Reference: FOI/202300384586
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Public Bodies in Scotland: FOI release

The Number of Public Bodies (QUANGOs) in Scotland The Number of Public Bodies (QUANGOs) in Scotland in the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 The Total amount of money the Scottish Government has spent on public bodies in the years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 The Budgets allocated by the Scott...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202300390766
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Free public transport travels for elderly in Scotland: FOI release

Can we, being Dutch citizens, use the “free public transport” facilities and if so, what do we need to do to do so? Alternative question is: if we cannot make use of said free facilities, are there any low cost reduction schemes available through Scottish Transport and what can we do make use of them?

FOI not held 40 score 1 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400410473
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland payments: FOI release

Request for information 1: Could you supply a list of dates when the Cold Weather Payment was paid into accounts in Scotland in the last financial year, with how many people received it then included? Request for information 2: How much money was handed out as part of the Cold Weather Payment in the last financial yea...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.27(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.12

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400405325
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Registered Social Landlord and housing: FOI release

1. Minister of Housing and reporting dept/Secretary from 1999 to date. 2. Explanation of why 600,000+ social properties where Scot Gov & Registered Social Landlord employer-tenants are the financial stakeholders of Scottish Registered Housing Associations is a Junior Ministerial role & does not attend Scottish Cabinet...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400400865
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cost of New National Park: EIR release

I understand the Scottish Government is currently searching for Scotland’s next National Park. Five areas in running to be Scotland's next national park amid farmer concern - FarmingUK News. Can you tell me what the cost of this exercise has been to date. This would include all costs related to admin, staffing etc, and...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: EIR/202400406935
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Waste Management and Recycling Spending: EIR release

1. How much money the Scottish Government spends on contracts relating to waste management and recycling of waste produced by the Scottish Government, broken down year-by-year since 2011? 2. How much funding Scottish Government provides to local authorities to manage waste and recycling, broken down year-by-year since ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400405847
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector