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

Flight destinations FM’s husband has accompanied her to: FOI release

With reference to FOI 201900003035: You asked for "Can I clarify who paid for the flights?" and "In addition to my previous email, I’d be grateful if you would detail the destination of the flights and how they were – in other words, I require a breakdown in the public expenditure. I also require what class these fligh...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2019-09-30
Reference: FOI/201900003655
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Alcohol testing carried out within Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The number of alcohol tests carried out on Scottish Government employees each year since 2014. 2. Details of all alcohol tests which have been failed by Scottish Government employees since 2014. Please include the date of the test, the reason for the testing, the employee’s department, and any relevant punishment gi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)

Published: 2019-09-27
Reference: FOI/19/02086
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Autism Treatment Trust meetings and communications: FOI release

- Details of any meetings between Scottish Government (officials and/or ministers) and William Pettigrew Welsh, also known as Bill Welsh, former director of the Autism Treatment Trust - Copies of any communications between Scottish Governments (officials and/or ministers) and William Pettigrew Welsh, also known as Bill...

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

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/201900003658
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Local Rail Development Fund offer and rejection correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of all the offer and rejection letters for applications to the 2019 Local Rail Development Fund, including the annexes providing further information on the decision.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02022
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: dualling at Inverurie: EIR release

“Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with all and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 24 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02011
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Media Planning and Buying Framework - specific tender element responses: FOI release

You asked for the responses to a specific tender element, section 1.6 on Data Protection and Security in respect of the Media Planning, Buying and Associated Services Framework Agreement – Ref: SP-18-007.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.1 s.33(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FoI/19/02047
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Air Traffic Control Industrial Action - Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (HIAL): FOI release

All disruption logs, flight movement delay logs, correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates of meetings (internal and external), minutes of meetings (internal and external), since 20 May 2019 between Scottish Government(s), civil servants or special advisors, and Highlands and Islands Airport Limit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02048
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

West Loch Lomond Cycle Path between Luss and Inverbeg maintenance: EIR release

You asked for “We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to procedures in place for maintaining and inspecting the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path between Luss and Inverbeg. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication, detailing all accidents which have been reported t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02038
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M8, M73 and M74 Motorways Improvement project: EIR release

All information on the integrity or safety of central reservation barriers on sections of the M8 motorway not upgraded by the M8, M73 and M74 Motorways Improvement project in the last five years. This should include any routine examination reports which suggest the need for improvement and / or replacement. Any further...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-25
Reference: FOI/19/01837
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Autism Network Strategy and Scottish Strategy for Autism websites technical difficulties: FOI release

All correspondence between staff on the Scottish Government's autism team which relates to technical difficulties with the Autism Network Strategy Website and the Scottish Strategy for Autism website.

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

Published: 2019-09-25
Reference: FOI/201900003587
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Best Start Grant (BSG) guidance including Best Start Foods: FOI release

In June, you published internal guidance used by Social Security Scotland staff to process Best Start grant (BSG) applications in response to an FOI request: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-19-01219/. Since that guidance was published, Best Start foods have been introduced, which share a number of processes with ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.35(1) s.34(1) s.25 16 attachments

Published: 2019-09-24
Reference: FOI/19/02060
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

M8 West Bound J2 Slip Road - maintenance and road repair history: EIR release

“I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the M8 West Bound J2 Slip Road. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-09-23
Reference: FOI/19/01999
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Information Commissioner decision 121/2019 and FoI/18/02260 correspondence: FOI release

You asked for “Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) since August 2018 on the topic of FoI/18/02260 and/or the Scottish Information Commissioner decision 121/2019 between any of the following people: Scottish Government Ministers, spec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.47(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-09-20
Reference: FOI/201900003579
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister at Edinburgh Book Festival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival: FOI release

All briefing papers, emails and notes from all and any Scottish Government official, civil servant or anyone else being paid by the public purse to the First Minister relating about her various appearances at the Edinburgh Book Festival and Edinburgh Festival or Fringe. The information I request is to include the summ...

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

Published: 2019-09-20
Reference: FOI/201900003434
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Extension of the Borders Railway - correspondence and documentation: EIR release

You asked for “any correspondence between the UK Government and the Scottish Government regarding a feasibility study for the extension of the Borders Railway and any documentation which the Scottish Government or Transport Scotland holds regarding a feasibility study on the extension for the Borders Railway”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-09-19
Reference: FOI/19/01980
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

ICT contracts various questions: FOI release

You asked for information that relates to the organisation’s contracts around ICT contract(s) for Server Hardware Maintenance, Server Virtualisation Licenses and Maintenance and Storage Area Network (SAN) Maintenance/Support, which may include: · Server Hardware Maintenance- contracts relating to the support and mainte...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.12 s.13 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-19
Reference: FOI/19/02017
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Throughcare Service suspension: FOI release

Please disclose all communications between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, their civil servants and the Scottish Prison Service regarding the suspension of the Throughcare Service in Scottish Prisons. The period this should cover is 25/07/2018 until the present day (ie 26/07/2019).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-09-19
Reference: FOI/201900002886
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Resurfacing carried out on A83 at Holmlea, Kilkenzie questions: EIR release

You asked for: "In November 2015 resurfacing was carried out on A83 at Holmlea, Kilkenzie, Campbeltown, PA28 6QD. Please can you advise: 1. What notice was given to the residents of the A83 in Kilkenzie for the planning for the resurfacing of the road in November 2015. If so, please provide a copy. 2. What considerat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-09-18
Reference: FOl/19/02073
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Further questions on FOI/19/01512: EIR release

1. I am not able to read the information on the photographs including the dates on Annex B Additional Photos. Could a further copy be sent which is clearer? 2. On Annex A - I can't see any details of the temporary repair carried out for defect NW34474665-236531691. Are there details and records of the temporary repair...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.2 4 attachments

Published: 2019-09-17
Reference: FOI/19/02004
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Recruitment of Client Support Advisor questions: FOI release

You asked for the following information on the recruitment for vacancy IRC70271E Client Support Advisor: 1. The total number of applications received 2. The number of applicants invited to interview 3. The number of applicants that attended an interview 4. The pass mark to be successful at interview 5. The number o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2019-09-17
Reference: FOI/19/02065
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Licences granted to stock non-native species into inland waters: EIR release

You asked for all information or licences granted to stock non-native species into inland waters over the past 5 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-13
Reference: FOI/19/02103
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Further information requested from FoI/19/01324: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for information regarding enforcement outcomes in MPAs. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications. You originally requested information on: “...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-11
Reference: FOI/19/01749 Review
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breakdown of the legal and court costs in Former First Minister case: FOI release

You asked for “A full breakdown of the legal and court costs paid by the Scottish Government to Alex Salmond. Please provide as much detail as possible with specific costs and how the cost was incurred e.g. legal advice, travel costs, food expenses or otherwise. ”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.2

Published: 2019-09-11
Reference: FOI/19/01941
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Child abuse in Scottish football correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Copies of any letters/emails sent by members of the public or stakeholders to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or the First Minister on the subject of child abuse in Scottish football or the convictions of persons for child abuse in Scottish football. Please limit to the time period 1 October 2018 t...

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

Published: 2019-09-10
Reference: FOI/19/01898
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SGRPID payments and complaints procedure: EIR release

1. Full reasoning as to why after three years the 2016 claim has still not been paid and why even at this late stage a payment date cannot be provided. 2. Full details of all available complaints procedures, including any provided by the EU, SGRIPD, RPA or the Scottish Government. 3. Copies of all correspondence, int...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2

Published: 2019-09-09
Reference: FOI/19/01903
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector