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

Discussions with the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) regarding Independence: FOI release

What discussions have the Scottish Government had with Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) regarding a referendum on Scottish independence and its potential impacts?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-10-19
Reference: FOI/202200313387
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Discussions with Universities Scotland regarding a referendum on Scottish Independence and its potential impact: FOI release

What discussions have the Scottish Government had with Universities Scotland regarding a referendum on Scottish independence and its potential impacts?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-10-19
Reference: FOI/202200313382
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Education, Public sector

Scotland's Redress Scheme: FOI release

You asked the following questions, and I have undernoted the response to each question for ease of reference: 1/ How many applications have been made for redress since the scheme was set up? 2/ How many of these applications have been forwarded to Redress Scotland by the Scottish Government for consideration? 3/ How...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-10-19
Reference: FOI/202200315214
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

The use of Ivermectin in treating Covid- 19: FOI release

“Has the directorate ever discussed the use of Ivermectin as a treatment for Covid-19 and if so what were the conclusions around its use in Scotland.“

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-10-19
Reference: FOI/202200316459
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Food for Thought Education Fund: FOI release

In relation to interest in Education Scotland’s Food for Thought: Education Fund (Phase 9). "Under the freedom of Information Act, can you tell us what percentage of successful applicants came from the Local Authority sector / Private Sector / Voluntary Sector".

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-10-18
Reference: FOI/202200316710
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

A Rural Visa Pilot: FOI release

The following information: As of 7 September 2021, has the Scottish Government developed and submitted a joint proposal to take forward a Rural Visa pilot. If not, can you please provide an update on this?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-10-18
Reference: FOI/202200315281
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independence spending 2014 – June 2022: FOI release

Since the SNP have been in power in the Scottish Government how much money have they spent on their pursuit of independence? Departments/staff, the 2014 referendum, opinion polls, and the new campaign started this month. Has this money come from Scottish Government budget or out of the SNP own finances?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-10-17
Reference: FOI/202200306332
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Expenditure on equality, diversity, and inclusivity: FOI release

information regarding expenditure on equality, diversity, and inclusivity. You requested that this be provided in Excel CSV format.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-12
Reference: FOI/202200320129
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Statutory Offences of Causing Death by Driving: FOI release

Scottish Ministers’ correspondence (including emails, letters, attachments to emails, meetings and records of phone calls) with the Scottish Sentencing Council regarding their consultation on Statutory Offences of Causing Death by Driving. You requested all correspondence including any meetings with Scottish Ministers ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-12
Reference: FOI/202200318672
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of staff who are contractual home workers: FOI release

1. The number of staff that currently work employed by the organisation that are contractual home workers. 2. The number of contractual home workers employed by the organisation in each of the last three financial years: 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22.

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2022-10-12
Reference: FOI/202200318296
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All payments to external suppliers: FOI release

Information on all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2021-01-01 and 2021-12-31.

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-11
Reference: FOI/202200320832
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on promoting Brand Scotland: FOI release

As of 7 September 2021, what progress has the Scottish Government made with refreshing and reinvigorating Brand Scotland?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-10-06
Reference: FOI/202200315284
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Staff ICT devices within Transport Scotland: FOI release

"Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would request you to respond to questions included in the attachment". Q1. Please list the number of devices deployed by your organisation for the below list? Q2. Does your organisation have any plans of refreshing or replacing any of the ICT devices from the below list. If yes,...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-06
Reference: FOI/202200316425
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Registered Social Landlords (RSL) Disabled Adaptation Funding: FOI release

1. How much have the Scottish Government invested in grants to social housing providers to facilitate housing adaptions (an adaption can be understood as a ramp, hand rail, flashing doorbell, downstairs bathroom and/or otherwise) for disabled people (inclusive of those with physical, learning and/or mental disabilities...

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-06
Reference: FOI/202200317191
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Equality Training: FOI release

Please confirm all Scottish Government spending on equality training in each of the last three full financial years. Please also confirm how many staff have attended equality training in each of the last three full financial years, and also how many working hours have been spent doing equality training.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200314427
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Redress Scotland Case Worker delay: FOI release

1A How many redress applications in total are awaiting a case worker ? 1B How many of these are completed and ready ? 2 How long on average are applications now taking to process from start to finish ? 3 With new case workers employed why are people still stuck in a queue even though some cases are ready to go?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200313538
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

The purchase and usage of Naloxone in clinical settings in the last ten years: FOI release

You asked for figures for each of the last ten years which show, how many doses of Naloxone have: (a) been procured/purchased per year (b) for what price per dose in each year, and (c) how many expired and were disposed of in each year and (d) how many were used in each year. You also asked about the cost of any a...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200313497
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Total cost of Edinburgh Tram: FOI release

The most up-to-date figures on the total cost of the inquiry so far, broken down as much as you are able to, and any projected costs that are yet to be incurred. I would also like copies of any documentation (including emails and other messages) between officials in 2022 discussing what total cost of the inquiry is lik...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200313245
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on the organisation's contracts register: FOI release

Information from the organisation in relation to our contract’s register.

FOI unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200316465
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

The total government spend on speechwriters for the last five financial years: FOI release

Information about the total government spend on speechwriters for the last five financial years. You also asked for information broken down by whether these writers are Scottish Government employees or contractors and the split of the spend on these, and specified that "if they are employees please provide details of t...

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

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200313656
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

"Other Income" expected by the Scottish Government in relation to personal allowance calculations: FOI release

1. At the time of publication, how much money did the Scottish Government expect to receive in ‘Other Income’ (as set out in Table A.05 of the Scottish Budget 2022-23) in relation to the dispute with the UK Government regarding personal allowance calculations. 2. How much this expected amount differed from the actual ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200313876
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Impact assessment of Climate Justice Fund: FOI release

The impact assessment of the Scottish Government's Climate Justice Fund.

FOI unclear 75 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200314227
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

ICT expenditure: FOI release

Provide me with the attached information about your organisation's ICT expenditure.

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200315555
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

ICT devices: FOI release

Information about IT devices deployed by the SPPA.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: 202200313323
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Hiring Process: FOI release

1 - Please provide me your hiring process policy & procedures. 2 - Please provide me your diversity/equality policy & procedure. 3a - Do you have hiring quotas based on ethnic group? (Yes or No) 3b - If yes, please breakdown your target quota percentage & the current percentage of staff employed for each of the followi...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.2 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200316576
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector