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

Illegal homosexual acts legislation: FOI release

You asked, with reference to FOI release - 202100235197 ‘You state 91 Illegal homosexual acts have occurred. Please detail what these are in plain language. What the legislation and relevant sections of that legislation for these offences are. and indicate if these are counted in other columns of the foi.’

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.80 s.13 s.11 s.7

Published: 2023-09-14
Reference: 202300350266
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Scottish National Accident Rate: FOI release

The report at this url references a "Scottish National Accident Rate" figure: http://a9road.info/uploads/publications/A9_Perth_to_Thurso_review_Aug_2013.pdf 1. Please could you provide me with the latest Scottish National Accident Rate (SNAR) figure that is known by Transport Scotland? The SNAR figure in the report i...

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

Published: 2023-09-13
Reference: FOI/202300369196
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

CodeClan funding: FOI release

Please could I be provided with the total amount of taxpayer money that has been provided to CodeClan since 2015 and who has been financially responsible for the firm at a greaGovernment level?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-09-13
Reference: FOI/202300370557
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Numbers of staff employed with Amey in various locations: FOI release

The amount of staff employed with Amey in Banffshire and Buchan Coast The amount of staff employed with Amey in Peterhead

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence

Published: 2023-09-13
Reference: FOI/202300374213
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ethnic groups in professional sports in Scotland: FOI Release

Please provide national data on the breakdown of the overall involvement of the different ethnic groups in professional sports in Scotland. As of Dec 2022, what is the ethnic diversity of Scotland's population? As of Dec 2022, what is the ethnic diversity of Edinburgh's population? As of Dec 2022, what is the ethnic di...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.4 8 attachments

Published: 2023-09-13
Reference: 202300360662
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Superyacht: FOI release

Why are Scottish ministers selling a superyacht? - BBC News I believe it was sold by Scottish ministers around November 2020 and would like to know: Who was responsible for the sale? Where was it advertised or marketed? How much did it sell for? What happened to the money?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: 202300357293
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Translocation of Beavers to Glen Affric: EIR release

Can you provide all correspondence relating to TFL and Scottish Government ministers, and official correspondence including FLS on beavers and particularly their potential reintroduction into Glen Affric.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300367361
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Roman Catholic denominational schools in Scotland: FOI release

Number of overall teaching posts within Catholic denominational schools in Scotland ? Number of current teachers with Catholic Teaching Certificate for Primary schools in Scotland ? Numbers of non-denominational teachers currently working in Catholic primary schools in Scotland ? Confirmation that it is a legal require...

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.21

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300372444
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Civil servants who worked on Devolution since Brexit Referendum: FOI release

The total number of civil servants who worked on the Devolution since the Brexit Referendum document that was published on 14 June 2023: Devolution since the Brexit Referendum - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) The pay grades of these staff members. The total cost to create and publish this document.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300361923
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government expenditure since May 2021: FOI release

Can you please provide me with all the instances when a Scottish Government Minister or Cabinet Secretary has provided written authority to the accountable officer for any particular instances of Scottish Government expenditure since May 2021 to the present.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.15(8)

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300357229
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independent Report into the Fiscal Framework: FOI release

1. What date the Scottish Government received the final version of the Independent Report into the Fiscal Framework, co-authored by Professor David Bell, David Eiser, and David Phillips 2. What date the Scottish Government received any draft versions of the Independent Report into the Fiscal Framework

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-09-08
Reference: 202300362916
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Contact with the tobacco industry: FOI release

Please provide a list of any and all contact your organisation and/or staff have had with British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco International, Philip Morris International, as well as any other domestic or transnational tobacco companies or anyone representing the tobacco industry including subsidiari...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2023-09-08
Reference: 202300344575
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish landlord register and tenancy deposit protection breakdown: FOI release

1. The total number of private rented properties on the Scottish Landlord Register on a) 1 September 2022, b) 31 March 2023 and c) 31 July 2023. 2. The total number of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protection scheme on 31 March 2023. 3. The total value of deposits protected by each go...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-09-04
Reference: FOI/202300369994
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government expenses and invoicing systems: FOI release

Expenses 1. What finance system do you use? 2. What system do you use to manage and process your staff’s expenses? 3. What is the expense process? 4. How many expense claims were made in FY22/23? And what was total value of expense claimed in FY22/223? 5. Can you submit expenses remotely? 6. How are you claiming VAT on...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.6 s.41 s.12 s.9

Published: 2023-09-04
Reference: FOI/202300370137
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Chief Medical Officer stance on Covid-19 vaccine: FOI release

1- Has Dr. Gregor Smith Chief Medical Officer for Scotland ever claimed COVID-19 vaccines were safe and effective? 2- If so, what is meant by 'safe and effective' and from what date and data was this claim based on? 3- Is Dr. Gregor Smith Chief Medical Officer for Scotland confident full informed consent has been appli...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.12

Published: 2023-09-04
Reference: FOI/202300370540
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government staff suspension: FOI release

The number of staff suspended from work in each of the past five years broken down by pay grade, the length of suspension in each case and the reason for suspension.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38 s.38P

Published: 2023-09-04
Reference: FOI/202300370370
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Low Emission Zones (LEZ) repairs: FOI release

The total cost of repairs to Low Emission Zone (LEZ) signage, road markings and fixed enforcement infrastructure on the Motorway Network in and around Glasgow city centre from August 1st 2022 to August 1st 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-09-04
Reference: FOI/202300372684
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Waverly line extension: FOI release

A list (or Number) of Letters sent from Scottish Borders Council and MP John Lamont to the Transport Minister regarding the Waverly line extension from Tweedbank to Carlisle, or from Transport minister to SBC or Mr Lamont, say over the last two years.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-09-04
Reference: FOI/202300370473
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister Humza Yousaf event attendance requirements: FOI release

Please provide us with any riders (requests, demands and criteria) provided to any event organisers and venues relating to visits by First Minister Humza Yousaf. Please include any correspondence relating to technical and hospitality details as well as the relevant event information.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-09-04
Reference: FOI/202300369998
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Council of Economic Advisors: FOI release

1. The last time the Scottish Government’s Council of Economic Advisors met 2. The minutes of all meeting of the Council since March 2021 3. The number personnel changes to the Council since March 2021 4. The number of times that Scottish Government Ministers have met with the Council since March 2021

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300372082
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Applications received for animal rehoming licensing: FOI release

1. Have the government received any applications seeking animal rehoming activities (rehoming) licences from applicants neither residing nor having a place of business in Scotland? 2. The number of rehoming licences Scottish Ministers have issued since the 2021 regulations came into force? 3. What is the typical role(s...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.4

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300368569
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Football clubs in receipt of interest free loans: FOI release

The following Scottish Football Clubs received interest free loans from the Scottish Government to help with the effects of Covid - 19 Aberdeen Heart of Midlothian Hibernian Kilmarnock Motherwell Rangers Ross County St Mirren How much is still owed to the Scottish Government by each team as of 1 August 2023 ?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300369404
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government credit card transactions: FOI release

I note that on the list of credit card transactions using a so called government credit card, one of the transactions relates to the cost of a driving theory test. A government spokesman has stated that the cards are not for personal use and that there is a robust authorisation and regular auditing to monitor their use...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300370876
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Contracts or agreements between Scottish Government and airline service providers: FOI release

1. Please provide details on any contracts or agreements in place between the Scottish Government and airline service providers. This can include any PSO agreements that are in place. 2. Please provide details of any monies paid to any aviation service firms, regardless of roles they have fulfilled, in way of state aid...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300371415
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) Agency staff costs: FOI release

The following information related to Agency staff: 1. Please advise the total spend on recruitment agencies in the 2022-2023 financial year? - Please breakdown both spend on the agency that finds candidates for job vacancies and agencies that supply temporary staff ? 2. Please advise what the temporary agency spend ...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300368257
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills