Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 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 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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7,447 matching releases

Scottish Government funding to LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI release

1. What criteria does the Scottish Govt apply to allow it to fund an organisation which disregards its legal remit? 2. How much has the Scottish Govt given LGBT Youth Scotland in direct funding for the following periods: 1. 2015 - 2016 2. 2016 - 2017 3. 2017 - 2018 4. 2018 - 2019 5. 2019 - 2020 6. 2020 - 2021 7...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-12-10
Reference: FOI/202500483343
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Minimum alcohol pricing (MUP) revenue: FOI release

You asked for, in relation to the Minimum Unit Price of alcohol in Scotland: 1. What additional money is added to the price of each bottle of spirits, wine and beer/lager and cider for consumers in Scotland over the same item of alcohol sold to customers in England and elsewhere in the UK? 2. How much revenue could b...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-12-10
Reference: FOI/202500483720
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Economy, Health and social care, Public sector

Communication between the Scottish Government and Secretariat regarding notes from Former Independent Adviser: FOI release

You asked for: 1. I request all communications between the Scottish Government and the Secretariat in regards to the first two sentences of the above passage (i.e. the request for any notes, and the secretariat confirming that she did not receive any WhatsApps) 2. Why did the Secretariat state that she did not receiv...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482660
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vacant and Derelict Land Fund (VDLF) Allocations to Scottish Local Authorities and Site-Level Funding: FOI release

1. A breakdown of Vacant and Derelict Land Fund (VDLF) allocations to all Scottish local authorities from 2018 to the present. Please include: Local authority name Financial year Amount awarded 2. For each local authority, a list of the specific sites that received VDLF funding, including: Site name and location Pro...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500480746
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS) claims: FOI release

Clarification on the financial arrangements in place for amounts greater than £25,000 in a CNORIS claim, for example are they spread between health boards or absorbed by the Scottish Government as a simple loss?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500480729
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings between Cabinet Secretary for Transport and BT Group regarding EV charge points: FOI release

All documentation, including, but not limited to, attendance lists, agendas, background papers, minutes/notes and email correspondence about or summarising the following meetings between: BT Group and Fiona Hyslop MSP on the 01/05/2024 on "Discussion with Fiona Hyslop MSP Cabinet Secretary for Transport at the launch ...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482616
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003 regulations to increase Council Tax on second homes: FOI Review

Original request 202500479898 QUESTION 1: What is the provision and specific wording of section 33(1) and (2) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003 which authorises the making of Regulations to impose an increase in Council Tax liability for "second homes"? QUESTION 2: Do local authorities have a discretionary ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.20 s.6

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500484805 Review of 202500479898
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland learning management systems: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) or Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) by Transport Scotland and, where information is readily available, any associated departments, service units, or partner organisations delivering education, training, or learner support under your aut...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500481219
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

HM Fire Service Inspectorate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): FOI release

1. AI Systems in use A list of tools, platforms or systems currently deployed or being piloted/trialled. The purpose and function of each of the above. The departments or services where these are operational. 2. Procurement and development Details of any contracts, tenders or partnerships with external providers for...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.1 s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500484794
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) regarding Ramsar Policy: EIR release

“On 9 July 2025, the Scottish Government (SG) published an update www.gov.scot/publications/updated-scottish-government-policy-protecting-ramsar-sites/ ("the Updated Ramsar Policy") to its policy for the protection of Ramsar sites. On 13 August 2025, Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) published a case closure repo...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence s.48 s.19 s.4 s.21 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: EIR/202500483073
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Your Scotland - Your Referendum consultation costs: FOI release

Please tell me how much the Scottish Government spent on the 'Your Scotland - Your Referendum" Consultation in 2012.

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

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500481092
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Amazon Web Services (AWS) spend: FOI release

1. For each of the last five financial years provide the total value of all contracts, framework agreements, or direct expenditure with: Amazon UK Services Ltd Amazon Web Services (AWS) UK or EU entities Any other Amazon group companies operating in the UK. EBay 2. A breakdown of this expenditure by contract or proje...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500481765
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Digital Academy Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Virtual Learning Environments (VLE): FOI release

You asked for information about the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) or Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) by the Digital Academy and, where information is readily available, any associated departments, service units, or partner organisations delivering education, training, or learner support under your author...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482345
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Meat sources used in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

1. Across the last five years has any meat, imported from countries outside the UK, been used in meals served in Scottish Government buildings? 2. In terms of (1) could you outline the total amount spend on imported meat (and if possible, please break this down by year). 3. Is venison meat currently used or has it pr...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482353
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Newly appointed board members at David MacBrayne Ltd: FOI release

The details of the recent appointment round for Members at David MacBrayne Ltd.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500484330
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data request: EIR release

You asked, in relation to your previous request (ref: 202500477403): “my request asked for data for Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 inclusive, or if unavailable Jan 2019 to Dec 2024. The VMS point data you provided only includes 2020 to 2023. Would you be able to provide data for 2019 and/or 2024 in the same format please? Previo...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: EIR/202500482315
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reporting discrepancy and grant claim submissions by Advice Direct Scotland: FOI release

You asked for information relating to correspondence from the Scottish Government to Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) dated 14 January 2025, titled: “Funding – ADS – Consumer and Energy & Post Q3 Grant Claim – Queries over forecast figures – SG to ADS – 14 January 2025” Specifically, you asked for: 1. A copy of the Q1 an...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482374
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Gaelic signage on emergency vehicles: FOI release

You asked for information to support the rationale for applying dual language livery on all police cars and ambulances and the total expense of adding the Gaelic translations across the entire fleet.

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

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500485567
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Funding given to Arran Development Trust for the Rowarden project: FOI release

The total grant funding agreed and issued for the Arran development trust for the Rowarden house building project, from years 2018 to 2025, yearly payment values. What conditions were/are attached to any funding. The value for money assessment for funds and details of funds deriving from Scottish Government spending fu...

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

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482484
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Disability payment information: FOI release

In relation to Adult Disability Payment, Pension Age Disability Payment, and Child Disability Payment: Your request for information 1: the percentage of applications made with assistance from the Local Delivery Teams. Your request for information 2: the percentage of successful initial applications made with assistan...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500484831
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Takeaways to Bute House, St Andrews House and Victoria Quay: FOI release

You asked for the total number of times that food delivery companies (e.g. Deliveroo, Uber Eats, or Just Eat) delivered food to Bute House, St Andrews House, and Victoria Quay to cater to orders from Scottish Ministers or civil servants since 2021.

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

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482317
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sexual offence case statistics: FOI release

I am contacting you following recent FOI requests I submitted to COPFS (R-15865-25) and SCTS (FOI 2025-349), copies of which are attached for reference. As you will see, both bodies indicated that detailed statistics on rape and sexual assault case outcomes are not available directly through FOISA. SCTS confirmed that...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500484360
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme delay statistics: FOI release

1. What is the % PVG applications which met the 14 days SLA in July 2025? 2. What is the longest wait time for PVG checks at today’s date? 3. Can you report on the volumes of processing errors and whether rates have changes since January 2025? 4. What is the average wait on a PVG check for those received since July ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500481722
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Number of civil servants hired by the Scottish Government: FOI release

The number of civil servants hired by the Scottish Government in 2025, broken down by department.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500482088
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Additional Support Need data by local authority: FOI release

The number of pupils, as per the most recent pupil census, with at least one Additional Support Need (ASN), broken down by local authority.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500484033
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector