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

Communication with Stove Industry Association between 2018-2020: FOI release

A copy of any communication between the Scottish government's environment department and the Stove Industry Association between 1/1/2018 and 10/12/2020. A copy of any communication between the incumbent environment secretary and the Stove Industry Association between 1/1/2018 and 10/12/2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 6 attachments

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202000124475
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Low level music and background noise advisory group: FOI release

On October 27th 2020 the First Minister announced in the Scottish Parliament that the Scottish Government was setting up an expert advisory group on reintroducing safe low-level music and background noise. Please can you tell me if the group has now been set up and who the members are?

FOI unclear 50 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202000111218
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 care homes vaccination data: FOI release

A split of the total number reported as having received the first dose of the vaccine for JCVI priority group 1, on 7 February (29,863), into two categories, older adult care homes (estimated 30,000 residents) and other care homes (estimated 2,000 residents).

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202100152269
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19: Number of Scottish deaths with no underlying health condition: FOI release

The figure of deaths in Scotland for the period of 3/3/2020 till 1/2/2021 of citizens whom have died solely of COVID-19 with no whatsoever underlying conditions.

FOI unclear 50 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202100160626
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Discussion held relating to Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Details of all individuals and organisations who met or spoke with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or Scottish Government officials to discuss amendments on freedom of expression to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill between 1 December 2020 and 2 February 2021, and the dates when these meetings or calls ...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-26
Reference: FOI/202100150494
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group expenditure: FOI release

Can you please tell me how much each of the following people are being paid for their involvement in the Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group? Baroness Helena Kennedy QC Mona Rishmawi Dr Chloe Kennedy Susan Kemp Emma Ritch Shelagh McCall QC Professor John Devaney

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-03-26
Reference: FOI/202100150742
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Local authorities operating independently of central government: FOI release

1) In which year did it start in Scotland that:- Local authorities in Scotland operate independently of central government and are accountable to their electorates. 2) How much is the biggest budget cut since 2009 to local authority spending (Eg roads, pavements, homelessness, etc etc) 3) How much is the budget for ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2021-03-25
Reference: FOI/202100152293
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Attendees of Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR) March 2020: FOI release

1. For Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR) meetings on Covid-19 before 1 March 2020, how many did the First Minister personally attend and how many did she not personally attend. 2. A previous FOI request published shows the Chief Constable of Police Scotland was invited to at least three SGoRR meetings on Covi...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-24
Reference: FOI/202100147104
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Unique visitor statistics for Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) website: FOI release

Details of how many unique visitors visited the www.aib.gov.uk website for the following periods: 01/01/2018 - 31/12/2018 01/01/2019 - 31/12/2019 01/01/2020 - 31/12/2020 Can you also advise how many visitors during those period were New Users.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2021-03-24
Reference: FOI/202100145872
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Working from home PAT testing: FOI release

1. PAT testing record for each appliance , description and asset number - both in the building and issued for work from home. 2. Confirmation that each device issued to work from home is currently recorded on the record and has been tested in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations. 3. Provide detail of t...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-24
Reference: FOI/202000104133
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Average length of stay for prisoners between 2015 & 2020: FOI release

In the Scottish Government’s publication of annual prison population statistics, it details the number of prisoners who were liberated from prison that had at least a 4 year stay in prison. What was the average length of stay in prison for such individuals? Please provide this information, denoted in years (and months ...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-24
Reference: FOI/202100154377
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Repair and maintenance works carried out at First Minster's residence: FOI release

Can you please give details of the repair and maintenance works carried out at Bute house (official residence of the first minister) since the 2021 lockdown provisions were announced including but not limited to a detailed breakdown of any repairs and maintenance carried out, the areas of Bute house that have been subj...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2021-03-24
Reference: FOI/202100143539
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Outsourced frontline communications staff/press officers: FOI release

1. How many FTE frontline communications staff/press officers have been employed that have been outsourced, In other words, not in-house but external PR/communications supplied by a private company between 2009/10 and 2019/20. If an average number isn't available, pick March as a snapshot. 1a. How much was spent on ou...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-24
Reference: FOI/202100143590
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Local authority fees under High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013: FOI release

Detail on the fees set by each local authority in Scotland to proceed with an application under the high hedges act.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-24
Reference: FOI/202100158151
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Computing equipment to assist with home schooling: FOI release

1. The total cost to the Scottish Government of purchasing hardware devices (laptops and tablets) Since 1st March 2020 to assist with providing children with access to these devices for learning at home. 2. The breakdown of the manufactures of all devices purchased by the Scottish Government to be distributed through a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100148780
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Current recruitment agencies used by Education Scotland: FOI release

1. List of recruitment agencies currently being used for the supply of agency staff. 2. Breakdown of current spend per agency [2019-2021]. 3. What framework/DPS this spend is going through.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100159416
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Information produced in relation to Carers Collaborative meeting: FOI release

Any documents, research or written information produced in relation to a meeting of the Carers Collaborative as referenced on p32-35 of this letter (this includes any minutes taken from the meeting, results of the poll of carers representatives on IJBs and any written information on areas of progress/barriers to progre...

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100152977
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Short-term custodial sentences from 2015 to 2019: FOI release

How many short-term custodial sentences have been given each year from 2015 until the present day? (Short-term being custodial sentences of 12 months or less.)

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100153658
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Modern Studies teacher numbers across Scottish schools: FOI release

1. How many schools in Scotland had a 0 FTE compliment of Modern Studies teacher in the latest set of figures available? 2. How many schools had a less that 1 FTE compliment of Modern Studies teacher in the latest set of figures available?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100148214
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 breakdown: FOI release

The act of disclosing intimate photographs or films of another person without their consent is illegal under s2-4 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harms (Scotland) Act, I’m looking for the amount of reports and convictions since the act has been introduced? I would also like the information on how many reports and c...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 s.2(1)

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100146624
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Expenditure of budget allocated under victim support in 2020-21: FOI release

In 2020-21, how the £2 million capital budget was spent that was allocated under the £18.7 million Victim/Witness support budget in that year.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100149750
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Funding provided to Shettleston Housing Association: FOI release

Information on Shettleston Housing Association, how much money they have had in the past 5 years in grants from the Scottish Government, and also are they renting any commercial properties from third parties, and lastly do they have any sub companies that they have an interest in.

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100152344
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding overturning planning decisions on appeal: EIR release

"From 1 January 2020 to present, copies of all correspondence (emails, letters and/or otherwise) from members of the public to the Scottish Government regarding the Scottish Government overturning local planning decisions on appeal."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202000117612
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Exchanges relating to the Chief Constable announcement of doubling patrols: FOI release

Could please send me all of the email - and all other communications - exchanges between the Chief Constable, his office, Police Scotland officers and/or staff and the office of the First Minister, the Justice Secretary and Scottish government civil servants and/or special advisers, in advance of the announcement by th...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-19
Reference: FOI/202100144714
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Appropriation order for the transfer of Ravenscraig Hospital: FOI release

Copy of the appropriation order for the transfer of Ravenscraig Hospital from Greater Glasgow Health Board to the More Homes division of the Scottish Government.

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

Published: 2021-03-18
Reference: FOI/202100140995
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector