Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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7,405 matching releases

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

Agency spend on framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual staff services: FOI release

We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services. 1. Spend by Agency [April 2019 - date].

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.1

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200270518
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Broadband targets for upgrade in Grampian region: FOI release

Data relating to an update on relevant broadband related targets for upgrade for the Grampian region (AB53).

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200271746
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information relating to IVF treatment for unvaccinated patients: FOI release

NHS called to cancel all IVF appointments for people who are unvaccinated. They also said is government who decided to do this. There's nothing about this online or in media. Can you provide information when this was decided and introduced and is this under Scottish law? Also, is there any indication that process like ...

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

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100267779
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Student Awards Agency (SAAS) social media spend: FOI release

Please include the information for 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.) If it is not possible to provide the information requested du...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.16

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202200277384
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Number of cases reported of intimate images: FOI release

Numbers of reported cases and outcomes on the following crimes for the year 2021 (Jan-Dec): Disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress under Section 2 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016, where the victim is 18 or over Threats to share private sexual images, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.69 s.21

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202100266560
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Heating system installed in Bute House: FOI release

Information regarding the installation of electric central heating having been installed at Bute House to the cost of £800,000 recently and an itemised bill down to the lowest level.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202200270476
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Clarification that coercion is still considered a crime in Scotland: FOI release

Can you tell me is coercion still considered a crime in Scotland? Or does a pandemic allow a slight bending of the rules on this for example like human rights.

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.1 s.38

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202200273426
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Education Scotland social media advertising spend: FOI release

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.) For each year 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021 – 22 (to date).

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202200274019
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

M8 junctions 28 and 29 dark lamps: EIR release

With regard to Junctions 28 and 29 of the M8 you asked for us to "provide an accurate list of dark lamps at this location."

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100264077
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

IT deployment within Accountant in Bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Can you please list the number of devices deployed by your organisation for the following? 2. Does your organisation have any plans for refreshing or replacing the above devices, if so, can you please provide the indicative or projected expenditure in the below format? 3. Does your organisation have any plans for de...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.3

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202200271727
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Funding to Scottish Business Resilience centre: FOI release

1. How much money in total has the SBRC been awarded under tender over the last seven years please? Please provide dates and the amount each successful tender/contract was worth. NB - I am not referring to grant funding. 2. Can you specify what any successful SBRC tenders were for please? 3. Were any of the contracts w...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100267327
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Major trunk roads incident statistics: FOI release

The number of (a) deaths (b) serious incidents (c) minor incidents on each of the following roads in each of the last five financial years (i) A75 (Ii) A77 (iii) A9 (IV) A96 (V) A82 (VI) A83 (VII) A90. If possible, can it be broken down by local authority for where each of these (a) deaths (b) serious incidents and (c)...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100260452
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Education campaign concerning the community of care experienced persons: FOI release

"All information (intra-Governmental communications and with all external partners) regarding a 'national' or 'public' education campaign that concerns the community of care experienced persons in Scotland.” For example, communications between organisations such as CORRA, The Robertson Trust, Who Cares? Scotland, and a...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100257604
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government employees working from home: FOI release

1. How many Scottish Government staff members at St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, were working from home by 30th March 2020? What percentage of the total St Andrew’s House workforce did this represent? How many Scottish Government staff members at St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, were working from home by 8th November 2021?...

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100263800
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Turnaround Director of Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. Is Mr Hair to receive a lump sum pay-off package and, if so, what is the amount of money involved? 2. How much money has Mr Hair been paid in remuneration and expenses since he took up his role as Turnaround Director and today? 3. How much money will Mr Hair have been paid in remuneration and expenses by the time of...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100265530
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Home Owners Support Scheme: FOI release

Mortgage to Shared Equity Between 1st April 2019 and the 1st April 2021 How many Mortgage to Shared Equity Applications have been received by year? How many Mortgage to Shared Equity Applications have been successful completed? How many Mortgage to Shared Equity Applications have been unsuccessful? What is the average...

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

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100268246
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information regarding Scottish Government CCTV: FOI release

Information relating to the Scottish Government's CCTV maintenance contract. In particular, you asked the following questions: 1. Supplier of the contract for CCTV maintenance and support? 2. How much the Organisation spend annually with the supplier? (if multiple suppliers please list the annual spend for each). 3. Wh...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.6

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100266776
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Protect Scotland app: FOI release

1. Can you advise how many active app users there were on the Protect Scotland App on a weekly basis from September to the end of December 2021? 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on its Protect Scotland App since its creation – and how much does it plan to spend on the app in the coming months? 3. Any and a...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100267031
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) survey: FOI release

1. How much money was paid to CYCJ to conduct the GIRFEC survey "Are we Getting it Right for Every Child"? 2. Where was the tender advertised? To whom was it issued? Please provide relevant info.

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100265691
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Land Parcel Identifier (LPI) information for Dumfries and Galloway: EIR release

The most up-to-date database containing the following data for each LPIS with anonymised ID for Dumfries and Galloway: Total land parcel area R1 Total land parcel area R2 Total land parcel area R3 Verified exclusions Land activity Land use code Land use code area LFASS area BPS area Ecological focus area activity code...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100253211
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector