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

Civil, political and human rights in relation to Data Protection act 2018: FOI release

1. Please advise the status of all Scottish Citizens civil rights and liberties and human rights in relation to the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR. 2. In particular please advice any lawful basis for removing a natural persons inalienable rights and human rights being a subsection of ICCPR?

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100265349
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Formal complaints made against First Minister: FOI release

Number of complaints made about the First Minister in 2019, 2020 & 2021. We have interpreted your request as formal complaints received about the First Minister within a complaints policy.

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200269209
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Air cleaning devices used in Schools: FOI release

A. How many air cleaning devices (such as HEPA filters) are currently in use in Scottish schools? B. Has the Scottish Government or its agencies purchased any air cleaning devices (such as HEPA filters) for use in non-school locations (such as departmental offices) since 01/01/2019? If so, how many were purchased, what...

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

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200269315
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tennants’ Rights use of Government cars: FOI release

The number of occasions that Patrick Harvie MSP made use of government chauffeur driven cars between May 2021 and the present date.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200272973
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Statistics on brown crab landings in Westray from 2012: FOI release

Historical data on crab landings in Orkney from approximately 2012 to present. Is this something you are able to provide? Is it also possible to break the total Orkney landings down to individual ports e.g. Kirkwall, Stromness, Westray etc.?" You then clarified this request to be "It’s only brown crab I’m seeking the i...

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200277618
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Military assistance requested by NHS Grampian: FOI release

May I request the specific details around the request made recently (October 21) by NHS Grampian on exactly what military assistance is needed and for what purpose and why scot gov have said this needs to be refined?

FOI unclear 75 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100250870
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government communication staff: FOI release

1. The number of communications staff. 2. A breakdown of these staff by job description and/or job title (e.g. number of press officers, heads of press office, directors of communications, social media staff, etc) and for each, their salary bands. 3. If available or applicable, please provide a breakdown of the above d...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.3

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200269219
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Accountant in Bankruptcy total advertising spend: FOI release

Information on each of the following periods; 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22: The total spend by the organisation on social media advertising, including a breakdown by year and by form of social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200274062
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter Guarantee Ministerial Submission: FOI release

1. Please supply a copy of the submission(s), on the subject of the Lochaber Smelter Guarantee(s), provided to ministers for approval. 2. Please also provide a copy of the (i) Ministerial sign off and (ii) Accountable Officer sign off, for the £586 million Lochaber Smelter guarantee.

FOI unclear 75 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100256434
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

First Minister overseas travel: FOI release

Was the first minister on holiday abroad anytime from December 1st 2021 to January 7th 2022. If so what were her travel plans?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200271194
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Removal from Children’s List: FOI release

1) The number of people who have requested removal from the Children’s List under the process defined under Section 25 of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act 2007. Please provide this information for the financial years of 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and so far in 2021-22. 2) The n...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.25

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100261639
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Consultant posts in Trauma and Orthopaedics: FOI release

1. Total number of staffed Consultant posts in Trauma and Orthopaedics over last 5 years 2. The annual increase in number of posts in same period 3. The number of vacant posts 4. The numbers Consultants in each decade of life 5. The average age of retiral over the last 5 years 6. The numbers in each SPPA pension contra...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100268616
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of losses and special payments: FOI release

Information relating to losses and special payments for each of the following periods; 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21: The total number of cases of losses in each year. The total cost of losses in each year. An itemisation of each loss including what it was for and how much it cost. The total number of special payments ...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200275944
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Low Emission Zone support fund: EIR release

1. How many of the vehicle grants (£2000 cash grant to incentivise disposal of a non-LEZ compliant vehicle) have been awarded in total? 2. How many of the vehicle grants (£2000 cash grant to incentivise disposal of a non-LEZ compliant vehicle) have been awarded in the Aberdeen city & shire LEZ catchment area? 3. How ma...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200273815
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government overseas offices: FOI release

1. How many and in what countries are these Offices situated. 2. What is their operating brief and how are the results of their operation assessed. 3. How many people are employed in these Offices and what is the total cost of their remuneration and financial outlay in premises/office expenses/living allowance etc. 4. ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.6

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200273525
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Work and skills

Not proven verdict of homicide and rape/attempted rape: FOI release

Number of times the not proven verdict has been used to acquit the accused of homicide or rape/attempted rape since 2007-08.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200274587
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Miles of hedgerows planted and cost associated: EIR release

1. How many miles of hedgerow have been (a) reinstated or (b) planted through agri-environment climate schemes such as Agri-environment climate scheme (AECS). 3. How much has this costed in total since the scheme or schemes started? 4. How much is it estimated to cost in the period 2021-2024?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200271597
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) peatland restoration funding: EIR release

The following information: 1. What funding, if any, is Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) receiving to do peatland restoration works in Argyll and Bute? 2. Which body is providing this funding? 3. Are there any conditions or requirements attached to this funding? If so, please provide a copy of the conditions/requirements.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100263197
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

South west new maintenance contract Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): FOI release

Information I require is about the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which measure the performance of the operating company. Specifically, I would like any information related to the KPIs for the asset inventory inspections. Validation, Condition Rating and Detailed/Comprehensive Inspections. I would like to know if an...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200270266
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government mobile phone contracts: FOI release

You asked for the following information with regards to the organisation’s Mobile Phones contract. 1. Network Provider(s) - Please provide me with the network provider, if the contract is managed for example by Daisy, please state the network provider for e.g., Vodafone, O2, EE. 2. Annual Average Spend for each contrac...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100269146
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Deaths in Scotland attributed to Covid-19: FOI release

1. How many deaths in Scotland can be attributed to COVID 19 only. As in these deaths have no other explanation or comorbidities or underlying health issues. 2. I would also like to know the average age of these deaths where COVID was the only explanation of death.

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200274544
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Various questions relating to Scottish Public Pensions Agency: FOI release

1. What is the most recent available value of SPPA pension fund? 2. What is the value of the fund’s investment in shares or bonds of the following companies: British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco International, Altria Group Inc, Philip Morris International, Universal Corp, Alliance One International?...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200275540
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Clarification of SNP advert regarding school estates statistics: FOI release

https://twitter.com/theSNP/status/1481953129730088961?s=20. The SNP advert above claims 1000 schools built or upgraded. What constitutes an upgrade in SNP terms? Is it a contract value, or any repair?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200272923
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Figures provided to First Minister relating to Covid-19: FOI release

Figures given to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the number of people in Scotland in hospital with COVID 19 from these dates: 27/12/2021, 28/12/21, 29/12/21, 30/12/2021, 31/01/2021, 01/01/2022, 02/01/2022, 03/01/2022, 04/01/2022, 05/01/2022.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200269516
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

NHS staff absence due to Covid-19: FOI release

Total NHS in Scotland absence % due to Covid, split in relation to tested positive and advised to isolate as a close or household contact.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100267692
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector