Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 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 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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7,460 matching releases

SME Liquidity Loan: FOI release

You asked whether all the outstanding monies of this loan have been repaid in full to the Scottish Government and if not, what measures are in place/being undertaken to recover these funds.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200309716
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Income tax revenue statistics: FOI release

“Why the Scottish Government used out of date income tax revenue statistics. For context, on Table 12 of the Scottish Government’s Spending Review, it states that Scottish Income Tax will raise £13,671 million in 2022-23. However, the Scottish Fiscal Commission’s May 2022 fiscal outlook estimates that Scottish Income T...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200308276
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

SPoE Service: FOI release

"... can I check how many of the other 7 cases involved a procuring body which refused to provide a) some b) any answers from a supplier to both the supplier and also to SPoE?"

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2022-07-28
Reference: FOI/202200307264
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All relevant processes relating to the child disability payment: FOI release

All relevant processes relating to the child disability payment.

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.13

Published: 2022-07-28
Reference: FOI/202200307802
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on modelling on where COVID-19 infection rates are rising: FOI release

For information on the Scottish Government's use of "a spatiotemporal postcode-district level model looking at proportion of covid-like symptoms in calls to NHS24 to determine where infection rates were rising in a 10-week rolling window". 1) The date that the results of the model were first presented to the Group? 2...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2022-07-28
Reference: FOI/202200307633
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Access Bike Scheme: FOI release

The total cost of the Scottish Government's Access Bikes Scheme The number of people that have signed up for the Access Bikes Scheme The amount (in GBP) of loans issues for the Access Bikes Scheme The number of people that have repaid their loans to the Access Bikes Scheme

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-07-28
Reference: FOI/202200308288
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of Edinburgh Festivals and Fringe Public Funding : FOI release

A breakdown of the public funding provided for the Edinburgh Festivals.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200296325
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Information on the time taken to process new applications for Adult Disability Payments: FOI release

In relation to the time taken in processing new claims for Adult Disability Payment: 1. The percentage of new claims waiting for longer than 10 weeks. 2. The percentage of new claims waiting for longer than 13 weeks.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200307724
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Life sentences published as part of the Criminal Proceedings in Scotland statistics 2020-21: FOI release

You asked for the raw data behind that comprised of the experimental statistics behind Table A of the mean punishment part of life sentences published as part of the Criminal Proceedings in Scotland statistics 2020-21.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200307040
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Questions regarding work on "Building a New Scotland" document: FOI release

1. How many civil servants worked on these documents and for how long and what the total cost of this was? 2. How many special advisers worked on these papers and what exactly their role was. I would also like to know if any of the special advisers have authority over civil servants. 3. Has the advice of the Permanen...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200306418
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Good College Governance Task Group Report 2016: FOI release

1. How many of the recommendations from this report have been concluded? 2. If any have not yet been progressed, which are these and why has no progress been made? 3. Has there been any evaluation of the impact of the report recommendations on governance improvements across the College sector? If so, please provide a c...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200283249
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scotland's energy supplies and the impact of moving away from fossil fuels to more green sources of energy: EIR release

Please answer the following questions: 1. What assessments has the Scottish government made for the need of nuclear, oil and gas supplies between now and 2050? 2. Has the Scottish government factored into those assessments the effect of Independence? 3. Have these assessments looked at the likely cost of energy to c...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200287032
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to the financial support given to the upgrade of harbour infrastructures in Scotland: FOI release

1. The total financial support made available by the Scottish Government to support the upgrade of harbour infrastructure at Ardrossan Harbour since 1 January 2018? 2. The total financial support made available by the Scottish Government to support the upgrade of harbour infrastructure at Brodick Harbour since 1 Janua...

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

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200297832
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

Information on money paid to the Ministry of Defence/Armed Forces to deploy personnel to support the NHS since September 2021: FOI release

1. How much the Scottish Government has paid to the Ministry of Defence/Armed Forces for personnel deployed to support NHS Scotland since (and including) September 2021. 2. How much the Scottish Government has paid directly to military personnel who have been deployed to support NHS Scotland since (and including) Sept...

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200306765
Directorate: People, Appointments and Governance
Topic

Housing Statistics (stock by tenure) from 2001: FOI release

For “Housing Statistics: Stock by Tenure” data for 2001 to present. In particular, I would like the data that is broken down by local authority.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200307187
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Meetings Jenny Gilruth has had with groups representing the interests of cab drivers since 24th January 2022: FOI release

For the number of meetings Jenny Gilruth has had with groups representing the interests of cab drivers since 24 January 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200306711
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The number of Social Homes demolished by Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and Councils since 2007: FOI release

For the figures for the number of Social Homes that have been demolished by RSL's and Councils who have housing services if so can you provide the figures by year format since 2007 by email.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200309745
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information on traffic complaints and collisions on New Edinburgh Road and its junction with Spindlehowe Road: FOI release

You asked for I am dealing with a case that involves a collision on New Edinburgh Road at it’s junction with Spindlehowe Road, I attach the OS Grid Reference for your information. I have been advised that there have been several accidents at this location. I would be grateful if you could provide me with:- 1. The numb...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200307482
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rising cost for bus operators as a result of free travel entitlement for young people: FOI release

“What costs if any have arisen in relation to additional PVR (per vehicle retail), peak vehicle requirement, for bus operators as a result of the free travel entitlement for young people in Scotland. Are there any claims in place relating to such costs, in addition to any that may have been settled.”

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200309523
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on the closure of New School Butterstone: FOI release

A) I wish to know what information was shared by the Independent Review into the closure of The New School, Butterstone to any third party. This includes but is not exclusive to: 1. The Scottish Ministers 2. Education Scotland 3. The Care Inspectorate 4. The Board of Governors of The New School, Butterstone. B) I wis...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200305727
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland Emergency Telephone information: FOI release

An extract from your asset management system including all the information you have about each of your emergency telephones in the form of an attached Excel Spreadsheet.

FOI unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200284888
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

20 MPH Task Force Group: FOI release

1. The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 2. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 3. The membership composition of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 4. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.7 s.17(1) s.4 s.17

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200281482
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on the interaction between the Government and the Scotland Reserve: FOI release

For information on the interaction between an underspend by the Scottish Government and the Scotland Reserve as well as the current Scotland Reserve balance.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200307470
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on abortions in Scotland between 1st January 2000 and 31st December 2020: FOI release

For the number of abortions performed in Scotland between 1st January 2000 and 31st December 2020. Out of the total number of abortions performed on women between the mentioned dates, how many were for the following reasons: 1. Rape and Incest 2. Medical risk to the expectant mother 3. Fetal health problems 4. Woul...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200309260
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Firearm crimes statistics in Scotland: FOI release

The disposals that were handed out in the Recorded Crimes and Offences Involving Firearms, Scotland, 2018-19 and 2019-20, broken down by category (used to threaten, fired – no injury/damage, fired – damage to property, fired – fatal/non-fatal injury, other use, used as blunt instrument) and disposal (custodial, communi...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200304460
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector