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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1,533 matching releases

Rural Payments and Inspections Division's (RPID) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening of Galloway Field: EIR release

A copy of RPID’s EIA screening opinion for a particular field.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400412119
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence from NHS Grampian relating to ADHD: FOI release

Can you please share all correspondence between the Scottish Government and NHS Grampian (including Aberdeenshire Health and Safety Partnership and Aberdeenshire Council) in relation to the following link; The link is to a video of the a question by Daniel Johnson MSP to the First Minister https://www.facebook.com/Dan...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400410550
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Private residential landlord and property statistics: FOI release

1. How many private residential landlords there were registered on the landlord registration database each month from Jan 2023 to the present. 2. How many private residential properties there were registered on the landlord registration database for each month from Jan 2023 to the present. 3. How the properties were ...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417777
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scotland’s Redress Scheme: FOI release

As regards the redress scheme - https://www.gov.scot/publications/scotlands-redressscheme-contributor-list/#sistersofnazareth 1.Can you please tell me how much money has been received from a) the Sisters of Nazareth and b) how much from the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul to date? If they have not paid in a...

FOI released 75 score 7 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.1

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400419373
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Final Report of the Evaluation of Restorative Practices in Three Scottish Councils: FOI release

Restorative Practices in Three Scottish Councils: Final Report of the Evaluation of the First Two Years of the Pilot Projects 2004-2006. August 2007

FOI released 95 score 1 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400421748
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government work from home policy: FOI release

Any correspondence issued to civil servants about returning to the office or changes to work-from-home policies sent since the start of 2024.

FOI released 95 score 5 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400409823
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

National Farmers Union of Scotland and the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme: EIR release

All correspondence between the National Farmers Union of Scotland and the Scottish Government on the topic of the future Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme. I am keen for all the correspondence over the last 12 months.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400409101
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland transactions over £25,000: FOI release

Details of Transport Scotland transactions over £25,000 for the following time periods: 1. June 2016. 2. June 2022 to December 2023.

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 40 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400396056
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Telephony and broadband contracts: FOI release

Contract 1 - Telephony/Voice Services (Analogue, ISDN VOIP, SIP, Cloud) 1. Telephony/Voice Services Provider- Please can you provide me with the name of the supplier for each contract. 2. Telephony/Voice Services Spend – Please can you provide me with the annual spend. 3. Telephony/Voice Services - Contract Renewal ...

FOI released 75 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.4 s.5 s.7 s.11 s.14 s.15 s.17 s.16 s.21

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400396983
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Visits by Marine Scotland to fish farms owned by Bakkafrost Scotland Ltd: EIR release

You submitted two information requests (EIR 202400398118 and EIR 202400398194) relating to inspections and visits undertaken by Marine Scotland and the Fish Health Inspectorate, at fish farm sites owned by Bakkafrost Scotland Limited. Because of the similarity and cross over between the requests we have handled these t...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400398194
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Moredun Group and Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF): EIR release

Information in regards to email correspondence between the Scottish Government and Moredun Group in regards to Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) from 1 February 2023 until 14 February 2024. and To add to the previous request, please include internal Scottish Government correspondence in regards to Moredun and P...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400398892
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Over 26,000 Ukrainians given homes in Scotland statement: FOI release

1. On the 24th February 2024, the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, First Minister Humza Yousaf, attended a Ukrainian memorial service at Edinburgh Castle. At this event, the First Minister was interviewed by ‘Forth 1 News’ and said the following; ‘First and foremost, I want to say to those Ukraini...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.17(1) s.2

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400401068
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Primary School Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence data: FOI release

I am requesting the latest data set for 2022/23. I already have data for 2016/17 through to 2012/22 so if it is easier for you to pull out the complete dataset from 2016/17 to 2022/23 then I am happy to receive it that way. All individual schools data summary data for Scotland. All publicly funded schools summary data...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400400841
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Freedom of Information request response times: FOI release

The top 3 slowest FOI responses in each of the last 5 years, including the total length of time it took to respond to each FOI and a short description of the subject of the FOI.

FOI/EIR released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20

Published: 2024-08-27
Reference: FOI/202400422728
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Applications for the Redress scheme: FOI release

The following details regarding the redress scheme for abused care experienced people. 1) how many applicants are currently waiting to be allocated to a named case worker? 2)and how many of these waiting are completed applications just waiting on final checks ? 3) what is the timeframe set up for this to happen? 4)...

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-08-26
Reference: FOI/202300352808
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government workforce statistics: FOI release

A full breakdown of Scottish Government directly employed staff by directorate from 2018/19 to 2022/23.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-26
Reference: 202300348944
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) Consultation: FOI release

Further information regarding the key stakeholders and any interested organisations or parties who participated in the preparation of the revised guidance.

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300386314
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Guidance available for Civil Servants on consultation: FOI release

Guidance available for civil servants on consultation.

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387652
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Consultation on the revised Conduct of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education in Schools teaching guidance: FOI release

Details of the 40 key stakeholders and interested organisations who were involved in preparing the revised guidance.

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300386391
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

NorthLink Ferries Hamnavoe refit: FOI release

Any and all correspondence regarding the January 2024 refit of NorthLink Ferries mv Hamnavoe and the extra ferry travel arrangements between Orkney and Aberdeen to cover its absence. Please also supply any and all attachments to the above supplied correspondence.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300377026
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Strategic Board for Teacher Education (SBTE) meetings: FOI release

All minutes and papers of meetings of SBTE that have taken place since March 2023, including specific papers from the May 2023 meeting.

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300377628
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency purchases of goods and services to external suppliers: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2022-01-01 and 2022-12-31: Supplier name Amount paid, excluding VAT Payment date (or some other relevant transaction date, for example billing or booking date) A unique invoice-id or a tra...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300378552
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings regarding Barnett Consequential funding: FOI release

A list of all meetings involving Scottish Ministers and officials where Barnett consequential funding have been discussed since September 2022, and all the attendees of these meetings.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300377441
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Withdrawn Parliamentary Question S6O-02515 on Investment Zones: FOI release

All correspondence, texts and whatsapp messages held by the Government on the following withdrawn parliamentary question. Michael Marra S6O-02515.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300378158
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports conducted for fish farms: EIR release

A list of the EIA [Environmental Impact Assessment] reports conducted for any fish farms you have available at your disposal. We clarified by email on 6 October 2023 the time scale relating to your request. You replied the same day confirming that the request should consider information from January 2021 to January 20...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: EIR/202300378817
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector