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

Lateral flow or PCR testing of COVID-19: FOI release

Whether the individuals who have been vaccinated will have subsequent PCR or LFD tests, and how often? Are these tests and their results included in the daily counts?

FOI unclear 50 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2021-03-04
Reference: FOI/202100140255
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

KPMG administrative support for COVID-19 vaccination programme: FOI release

1. Specifically what work did KPMG carry out on behalf of the Scottish Government as consultants in relation to the Covid vaccination programme? 2. Why were the army asked to identify and set up vaccination centres and why were these centres not identified as part of ‘programme management’ as is in the job description...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts

Published: 2021-03-04
Reference: FOI/202100145253
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 PCR test amplification cycle number: FOI release

What limits on amplication on the PCR test does Scotland use and/or recommend? Please send me any directive or letter authorising this.

FOI unclear 50 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2021-03-04
Reference: FOI/202000127405
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Origination of COVID-19, vaccinations, testing and wider implications: FOI release

1. An explanation of where the COVID-19 virus was manufactured or originated 2. Proof that it was manufactured or originated at that location 3. Evidence that the virus actually exists 4. An explanation why unlike other viruses we are told will just go away – you’re offering a rushed and unsafe vaccine 5. Evidence ...

FOI unclear 75 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-04
Reference: FOI/202000117674
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to the number of people transiting Scottish ports: FOI release

I am trying to find the combined number of people entering or leaving Great Britain by sea (via Cairn Ryan) and the number of people entering or leaving the United Kingdom, or travelling within the United Kingdom by aircraft. Please could you provide the following information - the number of people transiting Scottish ...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100145003
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Internal guidelines for handling ‘code of conduct’ complaints: FOI review

A copy of the Scottish Government’s internal guidelines for handling ’code of conduct’ complaints you provided clarification on 22 October 2020 that you are a ware that ‘additional’ guidelines exist since it was widely reported in the press that Scottish Government had failed to follow their own guidelines in the handl...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202000101556 Review of 202000080880
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Expenditure per school pupil by local authority: FOI release

What is the gross revenue expenditure per school pupil broken down by local authority area, for the most recent complete year that it is available for.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100140749
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Provision of interim IT & professional staff services awards: FOI release

Listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. How many direct awards on both frameworks have been made between Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 & Apr 2020 – July 2020 and to which agency.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202000106061
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Education Scotland contracts register: FOI release

Information from Education Scotland, in relation to our contract’s register.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100132453
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Questions concerning the development of COVID-19 vaccine certification: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government had discussions or implemented any procedures relating to the COVID19 vaccine to make it ‘mandatory’ for Scottish citizens to have the vaccine, now or in the future? 2. Have the Scottish Government had any internal discussions, implemented any procedures, contracted any companies or been...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100140851
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 testing and changes to vaccine dose schedule: FOI release

1. Could you please provide evidence that the delaying of the second Pfizer vaccine does not affect the efficiacy. 2. Could you please explain why the Governments are recording Covid Deaths as anyone having tested positive with covid by PCR testing. 3. Could you please provide information on what PCR cycles are being...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100145692
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA) support in relation to COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

In the last six months : 1. Has the Scottish Government requested the deployment of service personnel under the MACA (Military Aid to Civil Authority)? If so, please can you confirm what was assistance asked for, when it was asked for and what was the response form the UK Government 2. What assessment has been carrie...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.4

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100135824
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Advisory Group membership: FOI release

1. How much money the Scottish government has paid each individual advisor from the covid-19 advisory group since March 2020-January 2021 for the work they have done for the covid-19 advisory group. 2. When the last time membership to the covid-19 advisory group was reviewed.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100143608
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Celtic FC trip to Dubai: FOI release

The advice given to the SFA & the SPFL on Celtic FC trip to Dubai on the 2nd January for the week & all correspondence to Neil Doncater & the SFA & SPFL.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202100132169
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Current provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Number of jobs released on both frameworks (separately) between Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 & Apr 2020 – July 2020

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000106056
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 route map correspondence of non-contact and contact sport: FOI release

1. A definition or definitions of “contact” and “non-contact” sport, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 2. A list of all “contact” and “non contact” sports, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 3. A copy of all Covid-19 related correspondence betwe...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000102621
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of spending on travel by Social Security Scotland staff members: FOI release

A breakdown of spending on travel by members of staff at Social Security Scotland. Broken down by the type of travel (e.g. private car hire, train, bus, taxi, plane and/or otherwise) and the amount spent on that type of travel for 2019-20 and 2020-21.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100132055
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) statistics 2020: FOI release

A. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy from 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020, and which company (IP/Practice) registered the forms. B. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy as protected from 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020, and which c...

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

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100132042
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to parental alienation: FOI release

What was the specific factor relating to parental alienation that was considered not appropriate to include the recognition of parental alienation in the Children Scotland Bill?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.11 s.16

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100132015
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Number of patients treated at NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital: FOI release

Could you let me know how many patients have been treated at the emergency Covid- 19 hospital (Nightingale hospital) at the SECC since it was ready to receive patients in April 2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100137377
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government marketing and advertising costs: FOI release

"How much has the Scottish Government spent on NHS Scotland press and tv advertising during the lockdown restrictions?"

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100146226
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) correspondence: FOI release

"Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body regarding any submissions, written or oral, made to the Scottish Government Handl...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2021-02-26
Reference: FOI/202100152484
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Average number of S4 pupils entered into Scottish National Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

You asked for the average number of entries into SQA National Qualifications per S4 pupil at each secondary school in Scotland. Please provide the information in an Excel table and break the information down by school for each of the last 10 school years i.e. 2019/20, 2018/19, 2017/18, 2016/17, etc. If possible then pl...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202000110466
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Funding Police Scotland for Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 training: FOI release

1. Total Amount of Funding from SG to Police Scotland for the training requirements of coercive control for the new Domestic abuse Scotland act 2018 per financial year from the date the first funding allocation was made? 2. Please also provide the full conditions of Funding to Police Scotland for the Project DA Matters...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202000106685
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Recipients of Sick Pay at Pension Rate (SPPR) payments: FOI release

1. How many Scottish Government employees have been paid any sick pay at Pension Rate (SPPR) from 2015 to December 2020? 2. How many days has SPPR been paid in total each calendar year? 3. How many individuals have received SPPR in excess of 28 days per award period per calendar year? What percentage are they of the to...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202000129938
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector