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

Clear

7,200 matching releases

How £70 million of National Insurance funding was spent: FOI release

Information regarding how £70 million of National Insurance funding received from the UK Government was to be spent and the interaction with local government funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200295255
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Employment details regarding Ferguson Marine Shipyard: FOI release

1. How many workers (which should include employees, contractors, subcontractors) based at the Ferguson Marine Shipyard in Inverclyde are there in total? 2. How many of those workers are foreign nationals who domiciled outside: Scotland; and The United Kingdom? 3. How many foreign national workers have been brought i...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200295220
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Stoma expenditure on prescription accessories: FOI release

Clearly define what is included as a definition of "Accessories" with regards stoma expenditure on prescription accessories.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200292594
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Security breaches or security call-outs at St Andrew's House: FOI release

Information within a time period from 01 January 2020 to current on the following: 1) A breakdown of any security breaches or security call-outs at St Andrew's House between March 23, 2020 and to date, and 2) The number, with dates, of any security breaches at Scottish Government buildings since January 1, 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200295896
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Bullying and harassment complaints levelled at the SLC Board: FOI release

Can the Scottish Government confirm that allegations of “bullying, harassment, breaches of governance and behaviour and conduct,” which sources claim were levelled at the SLC Board… have been submitted to the Scottish Government? Can the Scottish Government confirm if any allegations of “bullying, harassment, breaches ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.5

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200291168
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Gender Recognition Reform Scotland Bill: FOI release

In the Policy memorandum for the Gender Recognition Reform Scotland Bill, paragraph 77 states that the Scottish Government will work with NRS to publish supporting guidance on ‘living in the acquired gender’. This is a request for information held that relates to this proposal.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200298367
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

NHS Covid Scotland app: FOI release

1) Can you confirm that the app requires iOS 13 or later to function? 2) Can you also indicate when this change occurred and how you informed users with earlier IOS that the app would no longer work? 3) Can you supply the number of users affected by this change ?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200299772
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Ukrainian refugee Super Sponsor scheme: FOI release

'As at the 10th April 2022 please advise how many Ukrainian refugees have signed up to the Scotland Super Sponsor scheme and how many are now in Scotland?'

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

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200293731
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Ukraine

Payment to Republic of Media by Community Pharmacy Scotland: FOI release

1. How much Republic of Media has received in the last 5 years from Community Pharmacy Scotland to distribute posters to pharmacies? 2. How much each pharmacy receives to place these posters in their premises or how much the total payment is to all the pharmacies for placing these posters in their premises?

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200297947
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Actions for recovery of heritable property raised in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the number of summary cause actions during the periods: 1st April 2018 and 30th March 2019 1st April 2019 and 30th March 2020 1st April 2020 and 30th March 2021 1. a) How many Summary Cause actions for recovery of heritable property raised in Scotland were undefended actions? b) How many Decrees for recov...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200294907
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Housing, Law and order, Public sector

Cost of National Entitlement Card: FOI release

1. How much does it cost to administer the issuance of a National Entitlement Card for a Child aged between 5-11 and a child aged 12-18 if different. 2. What the potential saving would be based on estimates of numbers of children aged between 5- 11 if free bus travel was provided without the need for a NEC to be issued...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200290607
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Agri-Environment Climate Scheme payments: EIR release

The total sums paid for Moorland Management, Muirburn and Heather Cutting, Predator Control, Heather Restoration and Heather Restoration - Follow-up Molinia Control as well as the number of Predator Control traps under the Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme over the last six years.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200291309
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

The cost in the last financial year for the purchase of flags: FOI release

The cost, in the last financial year, for the purchase of: (a) union flags. (b) the Scottish flag. (c) the European flag. To clarify, the last financial year refers to April 6th 2021 to April 5th 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200292664
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Breakdown of crow control traps and snares: EIR release

My original request dated 29th March 2022 not only asked for the number of traps, but for a breakdown of the type of traps used as crow traps and snares are both eligible for funding. “In addition, please could the Scottish Government provide a breakdown of the number of crow control traps and the number of traps and o...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200296712
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Growth Scheme microfinance and loans: FOI release

You asked for details of how much the Scottish Government has paid of the Scottish Growth Scheme's microfinance (<£25,000) and business loans Scotland (£25,000-£250,000), as well as the number of payments made as part of these finance provisions.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200291006
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Reams of paper purchased: FOI release

Number of reams of paper purchased by the Scottish Government in the financial years of 2017- 18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22, broken down by year. The amount (in £) the Scottish Government has spent on reams of paper in the financial years of 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22, broken down by yea...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200291609
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Private consultancy payments regarding national care service: FOI release

How much money in total has the Scottish Government paid to private consultancy companies for advice and/or services related to the implementation and running of the National Care Service in total and split over years 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22; Can you please identify each contract, how much was pa...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200291995
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Drug Death Taskforce funding allocation: FOI release

The Scottish Government website stated on 5th September 2019 that £20 million would be allocated to the Drug Death Taskforce. The 2022 Drug Death Taskforce website provides details of spending £9 million since the formation of the DDTF. Could you provide details of the financial allocation of remaining £11 million?

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200292006
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Guidance provided regarding Health and Wellbeing Census: FOI release

You asked for a copy of the guidance/documentation issued to Scottish councils, education directors, and schools regarding the census, and any further instructions for councils/schools/directors//teachers in relation to children completing the census.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200290345
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Details of Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture trip to USA and Canada: FOI release

1. How long was Angus Robertson in Canada and America for? 2. Full cost of his trip and break down of what the costs were. 3. How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Angus on the trip? 4. Where did he stay? 5. What was his itinerary?

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200295163
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Cost of trip to Canada & US: FOI release

You asked for how much the above MP's (Angus Robertson) and any others involved in the recent trip to Canada & US cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200297460
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Angus Robertson visit to North America for tartan day: FOI release

1. The number of people who accompanied Angus Robertson on his visit to North America for tartan day. 2. The total amount of public funds used for this visit. 3. The duration of the visit, including dates.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200298009
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Tartan Week trip: FOI release

Details of the travelling costs, including costs of Scottish Government Minister Angus Robertson, to fly to North America and back during Tartan Week, which took place on April 6 and finished in a Tartan Day Parade in New York on April 9; can you please confirm if Mr Robertson and his colleagues travelled business or f...

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

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200294438
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Details of visit to Tartan Week in North America: FOI release

1. The cost of Angus Robertson MSP's visit to Tartan Week in the USA. 2. The purpose of his visit.

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

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200293734
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Number of EU flags purchased: FOI release

To know how many EU flags (Flag of the Council of Europe) the Scottish Government has purchased since 23rd June 2016, broken down by year and total cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200287289
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget