Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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8,387 matching releases

Waverley Line Contributions: EIR release

I ask to be provided confirmation of the contribution payments sought by the Scottish Government from Scottish Borders Council for Borders Railway Contributions. And or any sums charged by the Scottish Government under 39(7) of the Waverley Railway (Scotland) Act 2006 in relation to interest payments, loan charges and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400412928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Council tax double surcharge on vacant second homes: FOI Release

Listed by council region, the number of properties where the double council tax surcharge on vacant second homes was applicable as at 30/06/24.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400422988
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Sums paid to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited: FOI Review

Original request 202300369280 Can you please stipulate all sums paid to date to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited and Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Limited since September 6, 2017, when a commercial loan facility of £6m was given by the Directorate for Economic Development. Can you state firstly who the payee was,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20(5) s.20(6) s.27(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400403715 Review of 202300369280
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Documents relating to the procurement of the National Standardised Assessment: FOI Review

Original request (202400407331) Please could I be provided with documents relating to the procurement of the National Standardised Assessment. I'm assuming there would be documentation on: specification for the National Standardisation Assessment details of how many suppliers bid for the project bid proposals selecti...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.21(4) s.17(1) s.5 s.38(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400407333 Review of 202400407331
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Warmer Homes Scotland scheme guidance copy: EIR Review

Original Request - 202400401600 ‘A copy of the detailed Warmer Homes Scotland scheme guidance that Warmworks, the scheme managing agent, refer to in order to determine eligibility for each specific energy efficiency measure.’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.16(3) s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR 202400408737 Review of 202400401600
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Housing, Public sector

Briefing packs given to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to the School Milk Scheme: FOI Review

Original Request 202400401451 -All briefing packs given to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to the School Milk Scheme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400407535 Review of 202400401451
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Extra Time program funding: FOI release

On 10th June 2024 the Scottish Government announced £2 million of extra funding for the 'Extra Time' program. Please show all communications and meeting minutes between Ministers and/or the SFA relating to the extra funding, when was the funding agreed and where did the funds come from, as we are told there is no mone...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400419234
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme official decision document: EIR release

The official decision document detailing what is included in the scheme…I specifically request an official document outlining the decision made by the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliament, duly signed by the appropriate authorities.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400419383
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

National Acquisition Programme data: FOI release

1. Out of the National Acquisition Programme, how much of the £60m announced in July 2023 has been spent and how many homes have been put back into use due to it? 2. Out of the extra £80m announced in April 2024, how much of it has been spent, and how many homes have been brought back into use? https://www.insidehousi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400419977
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Funding allocated to proposed fencing of M8 West Street area: FOI release

The following information for the current financial year: 1. An overview of Transport Scotland's total budget, areas of spending, and the percentage of spending each area comprises. 2. The value of and breakdown of all contracted services with Amey Consulting. 3. Any existing risk assessments and reports regarding e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420679
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition meeting with Sanjeev Gupta minutes: FOI release

Meeting minutes for this: The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition met Sanjeev Gupta on 27 March 2024.

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

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420374
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Mayor of Greater Manchester correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government that mentions Andy Burnham, or is from/to Andy Burnham, plus minutes or briefings which mention him, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420926
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Attendance at the summit for national leaders’ partners in Istanbul: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings or any documents relating to Nadia El-Nakla's attendance at the summit for national leaders’ spouses in Istanbul in November.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400393320
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cost of First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's trip to Germany for the Euros: FOI release

How much of taxpayers money was used by John Swinney, Angus Robertson et all to go to Germany for the Euros.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.39(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400422831
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Grangemouth flood protection scheme: EIR Review

Original request 202300387850 1. A copy of the Scottish Government independent technical review carried out by Mott MacDonald on the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme. 2. A copy of the comments by the Grangemouth Flood Protection Project Team to Scottish Government on this final report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400392172 Review of 202300387850
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister's trip to Germany and Euro 2024: FOI release

So what official business was he there for? Very strange that a failed First Minister of devolved assembly happened to be in Germany at the same time as a football game!!! But attending a Scotland football match so who paid for that ticket? Also you spelled something rong###.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400423100
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Data costs incurred by Former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care of Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300384550 Correspondence (including WhatsApps, phone calls, text messages, emails and meetings) related to roaming charges racked up by Michael Matheson.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300389191 Review of 202300384550
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

All information relating to a forestry application FPA-11321 for the area of land west of Eglinton House, Kilwinning: EIR Release

All information relating to a forestry Application for the area of land west of Eglinton House, Kilwinning. The felling Application number is FPA-11321. The information required is as follows: 1. All email correspondence associated with the forestry application. 2. All hard copy letters issued associated with the fore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400425874
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

XL Bully dogs - destruction, compensation applications, exemption certificates: EIR Release

How many XL Bully dogs have been put down since the Scottish Government introduced new guidelines on February 23, 2024? How many applications for compensation have been received by the Scottish Government since February 23, 2024 to a) cover the costs of euthanasia b) compensate for the loss of the animal? How much comp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400423056
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Potential purchase from Sealease Ltd of Hong Kong: FOI Review

Original request 202300362586 Copies of all emails and other communication relating to the potential purchase of a 60m catamaran from Sealease Ltd of Hong Kong, through 2020 and 2021. This should include all internal Transport Scotland communications, as well as those to and from Transport Scotland and its partner age...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.5 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300375309 Review of 202300362586
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Gender neutral toilets and dinner prices in schools: FOI release

1. Could you provide all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, internally as well, analysis, briefings and notes/minutes from meetings, about gender neutral toilets in school, from the last three months? 2. Have you got a list of all schools with gender neutral/mixed toilets and if s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420608
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Draft Climate Change Plan correspondence: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence covering the period January 2023 to December 2023 between ministers, advisers, civil servants and external parties that mentions a delay to the Scottish Government's upcoming Draft Climate Change Plan."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400393479
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Draft Climate Change Plan correspondence: EIR Review

Original Request 202400393479 “A copy of all correspondence covering the period January 2023 to December 2023 between ministers, advisers, civil servants and external parties that mentions a delay to the Scottish Government's upcoming Draft Climate Change Plan.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400399120 Review of 202400393479
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Calls for a public inquiry into child abuse in Scottish football: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence, sent and received by the Scottish Government regarding calls for a public inquiry into child abuse in Scottish football between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. All briefings and notes prepared for ministers regarding calls for a public inquiry into ch...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300379483
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Muckrach Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR Release

All information of the Muckrach Woodland Creation Scheme since April 27th 2024. This includes all emails, phone calls or any meetings with Savills, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Scottish Government Ministers, NatureScot and RSPB (sent or received).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400422902
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector