Scottish Government FOI Index

22,920releases indexed

40,950attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-03newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,459 not held 3,292 released 1,598 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3788 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1638 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 46 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 666 releases · 25.5 avg days

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7,459 matching releases

CMAL / Ferguson Marine queries: FOI release

Please confirm the total funding that has been spent by the Scottish Government so far on the following: Payments made to FMEL for construction of vessels 801 and 802 prior to the nationalisation of Ferguson Shipyard. Scottish Government Loans provided to FMEL prior to nationalisation of Ferguson Shipyard. The total c...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-24
Reference: 202200291846
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Debt collection, debt recovery and enforcement services procurement: FOI release

Beyond those tenders currently in the public domain, what opportunities are currently in your procurement pipeline in relation to the following services: Debt collection Debt recovery Enforcement services For those opportunities which are currently in the pipeline, what is the estimated contract value for each indivi...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2023-11-24
Reference: 202300358133
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents shredded/destroyed by the Scottish Government: FOI release

How many documents were shredded or otherwise destroyed by the Scottish Government in the last two complete financial years, and so far this financial year? How many of them were shredded or destroyed by the First Minister’s office? If it is impossible to give a precise number, can you tell me please the approximate vo...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300344572
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Reidvale Housing Association: FOI release

Any correspondence from 2022, from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022, between the Housing Minister(s) and the Scottish Housing Regulator that mentions or makes reference to Reidvale Housing Association.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: FOI/202300377096
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Pay grades and working hours within Scottish Government: FOI release

a) I would like an update to this FOI request https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202200295836/ regarding up to date pay scales taking into account the recent pay award and the Scottish Government equivalent grading to the Civil Service. b) What is the length of time before an individual would move from the minimum ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: FOI/202300379528
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Nicola Sturgeon’s visit to Dr Bell’s Family Centre: FOI release

The Scottish Government is included as one of the ‘Funders’ of ‘Dr Bell’s Family Centre’ in Leith (details included on their website). Please provide information of all funding and grants that have been awarded to ‘Dr Bell’s Family Centre’ during the period April 2015 until April 2023. On September 5th 2022 First Minis...

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300348494
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Civil servants working on Independence in the modern world paper: FOI release

Can I please request the following information: The number of civil servants who worked on the Renewing Democracy through Independence paper from the Scottish Government. The total number of printed copies of this paper were made in total. If you can’t give me the overall total number of printed copies of the paper,...

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300358658
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staffing numbers for Draft Independence Referendum Bill: FOI release

"The Scottish Government published the Draft Independence Referendum Bill on 22 March 2021: The total cost of this to date. Not including the consultation. The number of civil servants that worked on this at the time and their pay grades."

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: FOI/202300376995
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Details for all contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT and professional frameworks: FOI release

We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North & South]. Details for all contractors working for ASA Recruitment: Job role or placement name Start Date End date

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300350502
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of mobile abattoirs that receive funding: FOI release

The numbers of mobile abattoirs that receive funding by the Scottish Government per year from 2007 to the present day. The amount of funding per year that the Scottish Government has spent on or invested in mobile abattoirs from 2007 to the present day. The amount of abattoirs that receive funding by the Scottish Gover...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200316331
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Costs of enforcing the change to the law concerning pavement parking: FOI release

The estimated costs of enforcing the changes to the law to prohibit parking on the pavement and what money has been allocated to Councils to enforce this change.

FOI unclear 80 score 151 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200293378
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

15 million funding allocation ahead of winter planning for health and social care: FOI release

Further to the Ministerial Statement on 5/10/21 on Winter Planning for Health and Social Care, please provide a breakdown of how the £15 million in funding for “further options to maximise capacity, such as through targeted incentivisation payments” was spent. Please provide a copy of any review which was conducted of ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200320889
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper Company nationalisation cost, plan and purpose: FOI release

Regarding Ms Gilruth's statement that in six months the Scottish Government would nationalise the Caledonian Sleeper Company, why? who will manage the new Company/Organisation in state hands? what are the costs a) to close the Serco contract b ) the annual cost of running it? from what current Budget do these costs co...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200323994
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

South Lanarkshire College and Scottish Funding Council: FOI release

Noting previous Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and Scottish Government Media Statements and FOI responses – 1. SFC Statement to Media 07/02/21 'Two further independent external investigations on governance matters are currently underway, overseen by a refreshed Board' (Herald 07/02/22) 2. Education secretary Shirley-...

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200329869
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Average value of land per dwelling for social/council housing: FOI release

I wish to make a freedom of information request to understand the average value of land per social/council house built in Scotland. You clarified your request with: Average value of land per dwelling for social/council housing in Scotland for the last 25 years. Would it be possible to also have the percentage of nil t...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200307845
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staff structure for Net Zero, Energy and Transport office: FOI release

Can I please request the following information: The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (specia...

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200335622
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lost load incidents from 2010-2022: FOI release

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please supply us with the following: 1. Any and all documents that show the statistics for lost load incidents from 2010-2022 in Scotland.

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200333111
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Perth and Kinross complaint: FOI release

Information with reference to previous FOI 202200309204: Can you confirm if the Scottish Government contacted the originator of the 9-Nov-2019 Perth and Kinross complaint to request permission to release a redacted copy of the final decision. Can you confirm if the originator of the 9-Nov-2019 Perth and Kinross compla...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.70 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202200316644
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Local Authority Reference Group (LARG) representation regarding Redress Scheme: FOI release

Can you confirm which individual councils are represented by officers attending the Local Authority Reference Group (LARG), and which body they are representing (e.g., CoSLA, SOLAR), for example Renfrewshire Council officer representing ALARM.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: FOI/202300378724
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Contact centre, CRM and AI/automation: FOI release

Questions in relation to contact centres, CRM and AI/automation. Contact Centre Do you have a customer/citizen facing contact centre? If not please skip these questions. Do you employ and manage your own agents, or do you outsource to a third party? If you outsource who to? How many contact centre agents do you have?...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202200315956
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government contracts with external public relations and marketing contractors: FOI release

The number of contracts awarded to external public relations/marketing companies/individuals by the Scottish Government, broken down by date, company/individual, purpose of contract, length of contract/value of contract and current spend from January 2018 to date.

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

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300337462
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Low Emission Zones (LEZ) working groups: FOI release

The following information for the following working groups: LEZ Leadership Group LEZ Communications Group LEZ Consistency Group LLEZ Enforcement Group 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member of these group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating these group from th...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: FOI/202300379437
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Education's meetings with Head teachers, May 2021-December 2022: FOI release

Of the 13 meetings the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills had with head teachers between the 12th May 2021 and the 1st December 2022, for each of the 13 meetings: How long did each meeting last? How long was the cabinet secretary in attendance? How many head teachers were in attendance at these meetings? Were ...

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

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300337921
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staffing structure, pay grades, pay scales for SCAI: FOI release

Please supply the following information contained within your records: The staffing structure within SCAI, including job titles and corresponding pay grades. The current pay scale for each pay grade. The number of employees in each pay grade. The percentage of employees in each pay grade who are female and male Please...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300345108
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Just Transition Fund queries: 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: a.) emssions re...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.18 s.4 s.5 s.6

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300353785
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector