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

Cost of the Deposit Return Scheme Gateway Review report: FOI release

Costs of producing and publishing: The Deposit Return Scheme - Gateway Review Report - June 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100264363
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister’s volunteering session at Covid facility: FOI release

Information about the First Minister's volunteering session at the EICC. 1. Any briefing notes prepared by the First Minister in advance of the visit. 2. The number of SG staff who attended the EICC with the FM and their job title (I am not seeking names - if a person could be identified from their job title please pro...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100268526
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Funds allocated from UK Government to combat Covid-19: FOI release

Information regarding funding received by the Scottish Government from the UK Government as part of the response to the Covid pandemic. You also asked for further information regarding the use of Covid funding for the £500 thank you payment for healthcare workers.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100264354
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Decision to place a number of African countries on red list: FOI release

I would like to know the date and time that Scottish Government were advised of the UK government's decision to place a number of African Countries, but specifically South Africa, on the red travel list.

FOI unclear 50 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100260623
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government employees in capacity of Human Rights: FOI release

How many people are employed in the Scottish Government in any capacity regarding Human Rights.

FOI unclear 50 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100266153
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Planned Bills for Justice and Veterans portfolio: FOI release

22 Bills that are planned for the Justice and Veterans portfolio, as publicly stated by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans in Parliament on 7 December 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100263914
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Prevalence and development of health campaigns which use acronyms: FOI release

Information relating to the prevalence and development of health campaigns that use acronyms such as FACTS and FAST with a specific focus on the following: 1. Why was an acronym chosen over a slogan for the FACTS campaign? 2. How much did the Scottish Government dedicate to FAST (Stroke campaign) or was it solely the W...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100265342
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Renewable heat scheme for homeowners: FOI release

How much of the £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable systems in their homes, made available in November 2020, was claimed by householders, and how much has already been granted or made available.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100265811
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Housing, Public sector

Due diligence linked to Lochaber guarantee: FOI release

1. Any due diligence advice/opinions linked to the Lochaber guarantee? 2. Was the guarantee signed off by the Scottish Government's cabinet?

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100259432
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Longest response times for a FOI request in 2021: FOI release

1. During the calendar year of 2021, the ten longest wait times for a response to an FOI request received by the Scottish Government, including the specific topic and scope of each request.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.15 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-04
Reference: FOI/202200269966
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Longest response time for a FOI request and review in 2021: FOI release

1. During the calendar year of 2021, the longest wait time for a response to an FOI request, including the request, response, and any appeal request or response 2. During the calendar year of 2021, the longest wait time for a response to an FOI review request, including the request, response, and any appeal request or ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence briefings

Published: 2022-02-04
Reference: FOI/202200269985
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Total spend on radio advertising in Grampian area: FOI release

The spend by all Departments of Scottish Government on radio advertising in the Grampian area regarding any topics that are directly or indirectly related to COVID-19 and variants between the dates of June 1st 2021 and December 14th 2021 inclusive, broken down by week number.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2022-02-04
Reference: FOI/202100264035
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland workforce structure: FOI release

Seeking information on the structure of the Education Scotland’s workforce, including the number of staff at each level (headcount and FTE).

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-02-04
Reference: FOI/202100266664
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Breakdown of alerts sent from Test and Protect app: FOI release

1. How many individual app users have been alerted that they have been in close contact with another app user who tested positive for coronavirus in the period 27 December to 6 January? 2. What proportion of those alerted subsequently tested positive for Coronavirus? 3. How many individual app users have been alerted t...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-02-04
Reference: FOI/202200269963
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Comparison of civil servants working on referendums and Gender Recognition: FOI release

Can you please tell me how many civil servants are currently working on a Scottish Independence Referendum Bill compared to the reformation of the Gender Recognition Act?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202200269222
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Breakdown of Protect Scotland app: FOI release

For each of the weeks since the app’s launch: 1. What has been the total number of installs? 2. What has been the total number of uninstalls? 3. What has been the number of weekly active users? 4. Related to (3) above, what has been the number of Exposure Keys uploaded? (ie. the number of notifications sent by app user...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202200269549
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Loan made to Byzantian Property Limited: FOI release

some background on the loan made by Scottish Ministers in favour of Leslie House Development Company, such as the amount, the basis on which it was made and the terms relating to it.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202100262575
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Analysis of Protect Scotland app: FOI release

1. Any reports, documents and discussions regarding the effectiveness of the Protect Scotland coronavirus proximity app. 2. The total number of downloads of the Protect Scotland app, and the total cost of developing and running the app. 3. The total number of unique test codes generated for the Protect Scotland app by ...

FOI unclear 50 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202100257923
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Funding provided to Glasgow Prestwick Airport: FOI release

1. How much funding has Prestwick Airport received from the Scottish Government in the financial years: a) 19/20; b) 20/21; c) 21/22? 2. How much funding is the Scottish Government planning to allocate to Prestwick Airport for the financial year of 2022/23?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202100263741
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Funding provided to Scottish Mountain Rescue: FOI release

How much grant funding was given to Scottish Mountain Rescue, from Scottish Government, for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202100262914
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing census primary pupils involvement: FOI release

1. A copy of the health and wellbeing survey that is to be distributed to primary schools in Scotland. 2. A list of the Councils that are participating in the survey. 3. I would like to learn more about what our children may be asked in the survey and how parents are able to support their children with this. 4. I would...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202100266523
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Questions relating to unvaccinated and vaccinated people: FOI release

These questions refer to not only the Scottish Governments own plans and acts but the coronavirus Act. 1. Have there been any intimations, discussions or plans surrounding the detainment of unvaccinated people? 2.Have there been any intimations, discussions or plans for unvaccinated people to be segregated from the vac...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.5 s.25(1) s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202100262573
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Consultancy fees paid to specific companies: FOI release

The amount paid in fees to the following companies in the fiscal years 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/2019, 2019/20 and 2020/21 by project, naming and giving the purpose of each project. Deloitte Teneo Grant Thornton Ernst & Young KPMG PwC BDO Johnston Carmichael”

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202100262402
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Child Maintenance Service legal enforcement policy: FOI release

From the following webpage (https://www.mygov.scot/child-maintenance) I would like to request the following information in order to clarify what is published on the Scottish Government Child Maintenance Service website. 1. As stated on the website, the Scottish Government Child Maintenance Service can legally enforce a...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.6

Published: 2022-02-02
Reference: FOI/202100261621
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Commencement order of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020: FOI release

Can you provide me the date that section 9 of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 will be legally binding? Can you provide me the date of when the commencement order will be for section 9 of disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.9

Published: 2022-02-02
Reference: FOI/202200269348
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector