Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 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 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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7,200 matching releases

IT Programme Cost for Social Security Scotland: FOI release

On the 3rd June 2023, the Daily Record Reported that the cost of Social Security Scotland's IT system has increased to an estimated £277.4m. The record story states: “The Record revealed in July the updated figure had increased to £251m, leading to criticism of the SNP-led Government. The latest figure, contained in ...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.5

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: FOI/202300383187
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Advice on River Naver seal licence application: EIR release

While not entirely surprised to receive a blunt no to the seal licence application for the Naver it was still disappointing. Particularly so given the very restricted geographical area and circumstances within which just ONE seal was applied for. Don't get me wrong here, my own feeling is that I don't want anything kil...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 6 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202200309045
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The number of officials working on the policy to deliver free school breakfasts: FOI release

Information about the number of officials working on the policy to deliver free school breakfasts to all primary school children by 2026. The number working as of the start of September 2021, September 2022 and September 2023? The titles of the officials working on this policy? The evolution of this policy unit since ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.3

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: FOI/202300382463
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Total spend for each public body: FOI release

Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services Total spend for each public body between 01 October 2021 - 31 March 2022 and to which agency

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202200311644
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

New Oracle Cloud Technology System: FOI release

The latest plan/roadmap including dates showing when the new Oracle finance and hr system will be installed in Scottish Government to replace current legacy systems, and the project team structure and roles.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202200308864
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funds awarded for installation of deer fences from 2018 to 2023: EIR release

Data on the amount of money awarded for the installation of deer fences from 2018/19 to 2022/23 as well as the total length of deer fencing. You also requested that this data be provided in a map / spatial data.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: FOI/202300382134
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) firefighters pensions: FOI release

In reference to FOI 202200278069, you asked for: FOI 202200278069 gives numbers of male pensioners who were currently being paid a pension in each year 2000-2020 by age. Is this correct? I would be grateful if you could please confirm that these figures include pensioners from the 3 pension schemes from 1992, 2006, an...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: FOI/202300382594
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Patrick Harvie and cycling helmets: FOI release

Any correspondence, minutes, briefing notes, memos and other information relating to Patrick Harvie and cycling helmets.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300357765
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ferry service queries (Corran/Ferguson Marine): FOI release

When was the use of an MOD vessel to replace the Corran Ferry service, while both vessels are out of action, discussed at a cabinet meeting. When was the A9 Tomatin to Moy dualling contract and the new procurement process (post February 2023 announcement to restart) discussed at a cabinet meeting. When was the delay of...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300355968
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government and improvement Service problems regarding free bus travel scheme:FOI Release

When did the Scottish Government and improvement Service identify problems with the under 22 free bus travel scheme, in relation to application and processing, and when did the Scottish Government advise Transport Scotland, Glasgow Life or other stakeholders to pause processing applications both online and in person (i...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338773
Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Sums of fines imposed on CalMac by Transport Scotland: FOI release

All details and sums of fines imposed on CalMac by Transport Scotland due to service delays and cancellations from 01/01/2018 to 01/01/2023 broken down by year Where the fines and resultant monies have subsequently been allocated and/or used Whether the Scottish Government has allocated the resultant fines and monies f...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300359707
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT and Professional Frameworks: FOI release

Details for all contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & Professional Frameworks in respect of job role or placement name, start date and end date.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300350823
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Cloud Framework contracts: FOI release

With regards to the Scottish Cloud Framework reference SP-18-02: A list of all contracts placed under this framework including buying organisation, contract value, contract title, scope of services procured and awarded supplier details.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300352070
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Waiting times for ADP: FOI release

Request 1: From January 2023 onwards, what was the average length of time from the submission of part 2 to a decision being (made)? Request 2: From January 2023 onwards, what was the average length of time from the submission of part 2 to a decision being made when no further evidence or information was required from ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300348866
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Just Transition Fund: EIR release

Of the projects funded in Year One of the Fund, which are multi-year projects and which are pilot projects? On which of the successful applications were trade unions consulted or involved as active partners? How many of the successful applicants estimated the outcomes of the funded projects in terms of: emissions redu...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.18

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300353785
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Insch War Memorial Hospital: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, typed or hand-written notes, text messages or otherwise) by the Scottish Government regarding Insch War Memorial Hospital between 27th October 2021 and April 1 2022.

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.20 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202200295239
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector

Funding under the Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

Information request and response under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.5 s.6 s.9

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300351275
Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Graphic design contracts spending: FOI release

How much has been spent on graphic design contracts in the past year, broken down into project and cost, restricted to Scottish Government Spend only for the period of the last Financial Year (1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022).

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202200299937
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Subject Access Requests Questions: FOI release

Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) in which you asked 9 questions regarding Subject Access Requests (SARs). We have checked all available data and can confirm the following information:

FOI unclear 55 score 0 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.5 s.6 s.9 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300355129
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministers' private interests: FOI release

All the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister currently serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment by Humza Yousaf, including the information provided by the First Minister himself. Any confirmation from ministers, at the time...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.11 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300350930
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost of services for the young: FOI release

In the last 3 tax years, how much money is spent split by the services and benefits detailed below for the children and young adults of parents paying tax broken down by the Scottish tax bands: Starter Basic. intermediate. Higher. Top Rate Baby Boxes Nursery costs Free School meals Free youth bus pass Free tuition uni...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300353548
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Publications updates to Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: FOI release

Could you please supply original copies of the spreadsheets which have recently been replaced as the update only shows that there have been minor updates and not what the updates were. The copies I am requesting are original copies for November 2016, March 2017, Oct 2017, September 2021 to June 2022, September 2022 an...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300346239
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Teacher Strikes discussed in Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers : FOI release

Can you confirm when the prospect of teachers strikes was first discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers? Can you confirm every cabinet meeting where teacher strikes was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since the may 2021? 21 March 2023 14 March 2023 7 March 2023 ...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300352412
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Suckler beef climate scheme: EIR release

Any briefings created for the Cabinet Secretary relating to the ‘suckler beef climate scheme’ after 1 January 2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.6 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300346956
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

BSOG payments to operators for the past three years: FOI release

The list of BSOG payments to operators for the past three years.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300341957
Directorate
Topic: Public sector