Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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

Policy and guidance on mobile messaging apps: FOI release

You asked for the first draft of this Mobile Messaging Apps policy. https://www.gov.scot/publications/mobile-messaging-apps-usage-and-policy-guidance/ Please also send me all subsequent drafts, including requests for changes or annotations from ministers or officials, which contributed to the final draft. Please als...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: FOI/202300383191
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breaches of cross compliance regulations: EIR release

1. Please state how many breaches of the cross compliance regulations have occurred in the last five years for which you hold data (ie from 2017-18 to 2020-21). 2. For each breach, or case of non-compliance, please state the specific requirement breached e.g. SMR 6 or SMR 7. 3. For each SMR 7 breach, please state the...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.20 10 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200308348
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Covid-19 Inquiry WhatsApp messages handover: FOI release

1. How many WhatsApp messages have, as of 26th October 2023, been handed over to the UK or Scottish Covid-19 inquiries? 2. How many WhatsApp messages have, as of 26th October 2023, yet to “go through the appropriate process” before (potentially) being handed over to the UK or Scottish Covid-19 inquiries?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1)

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300382615
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Northern Isles ferries berthing fees 2021-23: FOI release

How much Transport Scotland paid in berthing fees for the Northern Isles ferry service vessels in the the calendar years 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date, broken down into each port (Lerwick, Kirkwall, Scrabster, Stromness and Aberdeen).

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300347483
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Softcat hosting contract for Transport Scotland website: FOI release

As per my records, Softcat hosting contract has expired. I would like to know whether this contract is still valid or replaced by any other supplier. If all the information besides the contract dates are the same, I am happy to just receive an update on the contract dates Below, original FOI request for your referenc...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300342743
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mobile messaging apps usage and policy guidance: FOI release

Speaking to the media on 30th October 2023, the First Minister said: “Remember, of course, we had a social media messaging policy which actually required us to routinely delete WhatsApp messages. That was the policy at the time.” Please provide the text of this policy, and a list of those (by name or by position) to ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300382974
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Guidance on mobile messaging: FOI release

Please send me the guidance on mobile messaging referred to in this statement. https://x.com/lewismckenzie94/status/1719083462743740748?s=46

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300383020
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government policy on social media messaging: FOI release

In an interview with LBC regarding the deletion of messages during the Covid pandemic, FM Humza Yousaf stated that: "we had a social media messaging policy which actually required us to routinely delete whatsapp messages." Please release the following under FOISA: Full and complete details of the policy (including th...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300382914
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mobile messaging apps – usage and policy guidance: FOI release

1. Between February 1, 2020 and April 1, 2020, any advice or guidance or correspondence on the use of instant messaging platforms in the context of remote working. 2. During the same time period, any correspondence on the topic of policies relating to remote working and record keeping, including any policy documents.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300382913
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with ministers or special advisers regarding instant messaging: FOI release

1. Between March 1, 2020 and May 1, 2021, any correspondence involving ministers or special advisers on the topic of instant messaging messages, including but not limited to the deletion of them.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300382848
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Current and previous versions of Information Management Policy: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s current Information Management Policy and all previous iterations of the policy dating back to 1 January 2020. For clarity, please provide the policy as it stood on 1 January 2020, as it currently stands at the present date and all other versions of the policy where any changes have been made ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300382922
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Processes for CMAL drawing down capital allocations: FOI release

Please explain in detail the processes for CMAL drawing down capital allocations from the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland to pay contractors for the completion of agreed milestones relating to vessels 801 and 802; In particular, please confirm who is the accountable official within the Scottish Government or Tr...

FOI unclear 50 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200317086
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Policy on handling of Whatsapp messages: FOI release

A copy of any policy on how SMP's and Government employees should deal with Whatsapp messages and similar messaging services, from 1st January 2015 to 31st October 2023. Please could you indicate the author of any such policy, or under whose direction it was issued.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300383183
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence sent on the topic of Houlder Ltd: FOI release

Correspondence, including attachments, within or sent to/from the Scottish Government on the topic of Houlder Ltd between June 1, 2022 to date.

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200322963
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Head of Oban High School: FOI release

How the Minister had got on following up with the head of Oban High School regarding whether they felt the timetable change (and the no breakfast issue) was a welfare issue?” If she had the meeting or correspondence with the head of Oban High School I look forward to seeing the outcome. Consider this a Freedom of info...

FOI unclear 75 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200329822
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ferries Resilience Fund spend 2018-2023: FOI release

Information regarding the Ferries Resilience fund spend during the five year period of the fund to date, namely 2018-2023. The total funds allocated to the resilience fund in each of the years. A list of what the fund has been spent on in each year. A list of the additional spares purchased using this fund, which are ...

FOI unclear 75 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300349518
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding and subsidies from Transport Scotland to Stagecoach/Western Buses: FOI release

A breakdown of any funding and subsidies paid by Transport Scotland to Stagecoach/Western Buses between 12 March 2019 and 24 September 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: FOI/202300382878
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government’s “do not destroy” policy: FOI release

All correspondence sent or received by by the Office of the First Minister which discusses the Scottish Government’s records management policy, 1st January 2020 - 29th March 2023. All correspondence sent or received by the Office of the First Minister which discusses the Scottish Government’s “do not destroy” policy w...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: FOI/202300383537
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland's financial response to Covid-19: FOI release

A number of pieces of information relating to the Scottish Government’s use of Covid-19 funding and, in particular, amounts held in reserves between financial years. How much, if any of the 2Bn dedicated Covid-19 funding, held in reserves without a clear plan for its disbursement, has been spent since the report was p...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: FOI/202300383762
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Figure for the rail enhancement budget in CP6

The figure for the rail enhancement budget in CP6 at the start of the control period broken down by year and the current enhancement budget for the remainder of CP6 broken down by year.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202300355920
Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Staff structure/organogram for the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands office: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pa...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202200335615
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Peel Group Ltd public grants 2003-23: FOI release

A list of all the public grants awarded by the Scottish Government to Peel Group Limited and its subsidiary companies since 2003, broken down by year. Please send me the Scottish Government’s stated purpose for providing each grant. Please specify which Peel Group company each of these grants was given to. 'I would li...

FOI unclear 75 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202300342058
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Humza Yousaf 2014 correspondence with the Pakistan High Commission: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, texts and phone calls) between Humza Yousaf's private office when he was Minister for External Affairs and International Development in 2013 and 2014 and the Pakistan consulate for Scotland/Pakistan Consul General.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202300345029
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Inverclyde council funding: FOI release

In the past 5 years, what funding provided to local authorities, relevant to both infrastructure and regeneration, has Inverclyde Council (1) bid for and received/rejected, (2) could of applied for but didn’t submit a bid.

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202300339704
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Briefing material received by the First Minister for Friends of Scotland event on 28 June 2023: FOI release

Any briefing material that Humza Yousaf received for the event that he hosted for the Friends of Scotland group on 28 June 2023.

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

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202300363990
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: Public sector