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

Long form and short form inspections data: FOI release

The number of long form and short form inspections conducted by HMiE Scotland since 1 Jan 2021. Included in the breakdown I request the following data: The quality indicators assessed for each inspection. What the assessment was against the 6 point scale laid down in Appendix 3 of “How good is our school?” 4th editio...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-08-04
Reference: FOI/202500469951
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Amounts disbursed from the New Medicines Fund: FOI release

The amounts disbursed from the New Medicines Fund, broken down by NHS Board in each of the financial years 2021/22; 2022/23, 2023/24 and a final amount or estimate for the year 2024/2025.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-08-04
Reference: FOI/202500471245
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Money lost to fraud and error due to the Covid pandemic: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government lost to fraud and error due to the Covid pandemic since 2020, and a breakdown of this?

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500469229
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

National Speed Management Review consultation document: FOI release

1. Survey Briefing and Guidelines: a. Copies of any documents or communications that were given to the people who wrote the survey questions. This should include details on the purpose of the survey, the goals of the survey, and any instructions on how to write the questions. b. Any specific objectives or outcomes th...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.3

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500458335
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Amount spent on working from home equipment: FOI release

The amount spent by the Scottish Government on working from home equipment – meaning equipment purchased for the specific use of enabling civil servants and Ministers to work from home. Please break this down by cost per item in each of the financial years 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500468566
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Performance update on Scottish Public Pensions Agency priorities: FOI release

A performance update on the following SPPA priorities: Progressing legislative work Meeting regulatory deadlines

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.29(10) s.20

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500469553
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Public Service Pensions and Remedy contributions communications: FOI release

In relation to a previous FOI response (202500460860) stating that 'The first members were informed directly from 1 October 2023': Whilst this is undoubtedly true I believe from reading through the material that members were triaged based on urgency. It would be useful if this could be broken down.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500469578
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Copy of "Intentionally Homeless Households in Scotland: Accommodation and Support Needs" document: FOI release

A PDF copy of the following: Intentionally Homeless Households in Scotland: Accommodation and Support Needs - Ann Rosengard, 2006.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500469510
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Active police members not eligible for tapering: FOI Review

Original Request 202500460860 “1. When did the SPPA first phone, email or letter active members informing them that they would be liable to pay interest on contributions 2. When did the SPPA first phone, email or letter active members informing them of the interest rate that would be payable. 3. What plans were made b...

FOI unclear 50 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: FOI/202500467525 Review of 202500460860
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Rangers Football Club legal proceedings: FOI release

You asked for, in terms of the sale of Rangers Football Club: 1. What is the expected timescale for these legal proceedings to be concluded. Clearly the longer this drags on then that may affect the inquiry and so the speedy resolution of any legal proceedings should be a priority. 2. While awaiting the resolution of...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: FOI/202500468657
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy legal services information: FOI release

1. The number of FTE employees who work in Accountant in Bankruptcy’s internal legal team, including all lawyers, solicitors, etc. in a) Financial Year 2022/23, b) Financial Year 2023/24, and c) Financial Year 2024/25. 2. The total amount spent by Accountant in Bankruptcy on internal legal services, including the sala...

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

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: FOI/202500468120
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Covid Loan Agreement for Hamilton Academical Football Club: FOI release

A copy of the Covid Loan Agreement for Hamilton Academical FC (and any amendments thereto).

FOI unclear 80 score 9 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500467750
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Applications mentioning the name of Kingsburgh Common Grazings and Kingsburgh Sheep Stock Club: EIR release

All application information - forms completed and supporting information including maps - for any of the IACS/Single Application Form related applications in the name of Kingsburgh Common Grazings and Kingsburgh Sheep Stock Club for this year - 2025, including the following: Basic Payment Scheme Less Favoured Area Sup...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence briefings spending 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500466408
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Climate Change Committee’s report on Scotland’s Carbon Budgets: EIR release

1) When the Scottish Government first received the Climate Change Committee’s report on Scotland’s Carbon Budgets that was published on 21 May 2025. Please provide the exact date and time. 2) The first draft of Gillian Martin’s comments on the report and all subsequent drafts until the final version was approved and s...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: EIR/202500467160
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fitness for Judicial Office Tribunal proceedings costs: FOI release

John Halley, a part-time sheriff, was subject to Fitness for Judicial Office Tribunal proceedings which have now been completed. Under the Court Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, Scottish Ministers are obliged to pay such expenses as they consider are reasonably required to be incurred to enable a tribunal to carry out its ...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500469058
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Remedy arrangements for police pension schemes: FOI release

This FOI request concerns the SPPA responsibilities around the 2015 Remedy arrangements for police pension schemes and the decisions around prioritisation of the issue of Remediable Service Statements (RSSs) and the fact that SPPA breached the 31st March statutory deadline to issue RSSs to thousands of pensioners in fi...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.29 s.6

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500468662
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Full fiscal autonomy policy: FOI Review

Original request 202500459071 You noted that, "[i]n a letter to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee, dated 16th January 2025, Shona Robison said this: “Within the current constitutional settlement, full fiscal autonomy would be the Scottish Government's preferred option.” Full fiscal autonomy within the cu...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: FOI/202500463873 Review of 202500459071
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Income Tax rate queries: FOI release

You asked for information on Scottish Income Tax Policy decisions relating to earnings between £43,663 and £50,270.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: FOI/202500466603
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scotland 2050 conference correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence relating to the above conference (Scotland 2050) at which the First and Deputy First Ministers are due to appear.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: EIR/202500463008
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Projects that have received funding through the Just Transition Fund: FOI release

A full list of all projects that have received funding through the Just Transition Fund. Please provide as much detail as possible on each project.

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2025-07-24
Reference: FOI/202500468578
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Credit rating of external study programmes in Scotland: FOI release

1. Could you please specify the statutory provisions, such as Acts of Parliament or ordinances, that empower higher education institutions in Scotland to credit rate external programmes? 2. Is the "Postgraduate Diploma" awarded/conferred upon completion of the Travel Medicine programme by RCPSG considered an academic ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-07-24
Reference: FOI/202500464935
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Passenger information at Langside Station: FOI release

Would you be able to let me know what exactly the criteria these Service Quality would cover and what would be considered a fail?

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

Published: 2025-07-24
Reference: FOI/202500465566
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

HM Fire Service Inspectorate in Scotland legal services information: FOI release

1. The number of FTE employees who work in HM Fire Service Inspectorate in Scotland’s internal legal team, including all lawyers, solicitors, etc. in a) Financial Year 2022/23, b) Financial Year 2023/24, and c) Financial Year 2024/25. 2. The total amount spent by HM Fire Service Inspectorate in Scotland on internal le...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-24
Reference: FOI/202500469230
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme and Transmitair information: FOI release

In relation to the SBVS and Transmitair, please advise: 1) The number of voucher paid. 2) The total value of vouchers paid. 3) The split of project and standard vouchers. 3) The number of projects audited.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.42

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464933
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transfer of private pensions in to the Police Pension Scheme: FOI release

How many Police officers have transferred private pensions in to the Police pensions both 87 and 2015 after an initial 1 year period? Can the data cover the last 10 years?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500465226
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector