Scottish Government FOI Index

21,809releases indexed

39,360attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,079partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,079 unclear 7,197 not held 3,057 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4909 s.20 4259 s.34(1) 3571 s.39(2) 3461 s.30 2869 s.17(1) 2765 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1975 s.11(2) 1563 s.29(1) 1171 s.2 1152 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 356 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 726 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days

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7,197 matching releases

Implementation costs for Oracle Cloud: FOI release

1. The current estimated total cost of implementing the Scottish Government’s new Oracle Cloud Platform. I mean to refer to the ‘Oracle Cloud Platform Programme’ as mentioned in Audit Scotland’s most recent annual audit report (https://audit.scot/uploads/2024-10/aar_2324_scottish_government.pdf) 2. A breakdown of the ...

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

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439656
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government position on genders: FOI release

The following information: "1. Does the Scottish Government now have an official definition of gender? If so, could you please provide it. 2. Is it the Scottish Government's position that there are only two genders? 3. Is it the Scottish Government's position that male and female are genders? 4. Given that the Scot...

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

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439310
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Alma Economics funding: FOI release

Could you supply how much money the Scottish Government has given to Alma Economics in the last three years, with a breakdown of what the money was for?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438532
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) Contingent Decision application statistics: FOI release

The following information: The amount of SPPA members who applied and were successful on their Contingent Decision Application retired with pension benefits under Legacy 1987 Scheme each month between and inclusive of 1st October 2023 and 31st August 2024.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400442016
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Road traffic accident statistics for specific locations: FOI release

Please could you tell me the number of road traffic accidents on the A90 between Ellon and Peterhead? Please could you tell me the number of road traffic accidents at the Toll of Birness junction? Please could you tell me the number of road traffic accidents at the Cortes junction?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439100
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) Delivery Board member payments: FOI release

Details of any payments, salaries or fees paid to Barry White as co-chair of the NSET Delivery Board from the period of his appointment until the 31 October 2024, you asked for this figure to be broken down into yearly and monthly payments. You also asked if any other NSET Delivery Board members are in receipt of payme...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439477
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government pay deals, pay rises and budget increases: FOI release

1. A full list of public sector pay deals negotiated and agreed by the Scottish Government since 2007. This should include all details of agreed terms, including but not limited to pay change %, change to hours in work week, unions involved in negotiation, and introduction/removal of other contractual elements. 2. By ...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439665
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Details of dividends unclaimed for all Trust Deed and Sequestrations: FOI release

I attach a report that was provided approx. April of last year. I would be grateful if an updated data set could be provided. Exact same request. Just an updated list to end of October 2024. Details of dividends unclaimed for all Trust Deed and Sequestrations which are reclaimable by the creditor and as yet not reclaim...

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400441578
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) presentation and scientific observers on wrasse fishing vessels: EIR release

MD's response letter, dated 23 October 2024, referred to an item produced by Cefas. Subsequent email enquires established that the material, a graphic, had not been published, and that it had been subject of a presentation. 1. I would be interested to know i) when the presentation was made, ii) to whom and iii) how? ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.9

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: EIR/202400440609
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Number of road traffic accidents on the A90: FOI release

'Hello, please could you tell me the number of road traffic accidents on the A90 between Ellon and Peterhead in 2024 (up to the present date), 2023, 2022 and 2021? Broken down by the same year: Please could you tell me the number of road traffic accidents at the Toll of Birness junction? Please could you tell me the...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439878
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Bute House building costs in the last 5 years: FOI release

Could you supply the full costs of Bute House's upkeep from each of the last five years, with a breakdown by year and breakdown of each cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439556
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications: FOI release

1. The name of the supplier and the name of the solution used for HR and/or Payroll at The Scottish Government. 2. When the current contracts for HR and payroll are ending. 3. Does the Scottish Government intend to procure for replacement solutions in 2025 or 2026?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400441441
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Education Workforce Modelling and Research Report information: FOI release

Question 1: Why has there been a departure from a protocol that has been used for years? Question 2: Can you advise why you had to seek an independent contractor to undertake this work, when your Group has this remit? Question 3: Can you also advise of the costs associated with this exercise.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400440242
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Climate Week meetings length and attendees: FOI release

A list of attendees and the length of each meeting attended by Gillian Martin during Climate Week in New York.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1)

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439795
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Teacher numbers and the teacher workforce planning process: FOI release

A number of questions relating to teacher numbers and the teacher workforce planning process. Has the Strategy been published? The role of University Deans in the teacher workforce planning process Can you confirm the funding allocation and how many teachers were employed? Has teacher workforce planning exercise be...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439555
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Funding for recruitment and retention of teachers: FOI release

From 1/1/2024 to 1/11/2024 (dates inclusive), all correspondence between the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and all office-bearers at Cosla, regarding the £145.5m of funding for recruitment and retention of teachers which has been withheld from councils.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400440059
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

First Minister's statement on business rates: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s calculations/justifications/statistics for John Swinney making the following claim at First Minister’s Questions on 7 November 2024: Swinney: ‘On business rates, we have of course the most comprehensive small business scheme of business relief, which for the hospitality sector means in our est...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400440104
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Entrepreneurial Education Pathways funding: FOI release

1. What budget was allocated to the Education Pathways fund and what budget was allocated to the Enterprise Pathways announced for 2024-25? 2. What was the date for each of the funds first submitted for approval . What date was the budget for each of the funds approved and what date were the funds finally signed off a...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400439363
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Road accident statistics: FOI release

The number of road accidents that have taken place on the roads listed bellow from 13/5/21 until 31/10/24 and a breakdown between fatal and non-fatal accidents. A1 A75 A77 A82 A83 A9 A90 A96 M8 M9 M80

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400438788
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister's statement on business rates: FOI Review

Original request 202400440104 The Scottish Government’s calculations/justifications/statistics for John Swinney making the following claim at First Minister’s Questions on 7 November 2024: Swinney: ‘On business rates, we have of course the most comprehensive small business scheme of business relief, which for the hosp...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-01-14
Reference: FOI/202400444027 Review of 202400440104
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Diversion of A75 traffic onto local roads during roadworks at night: EIR release

All information related to the assessment of the effect on the safety and amenity of local communities during the night from the diversion of trunk road traffic off the A75 and in particular to the A747, the B7085, the A714 and the B7005 through Auchenmalg, Port William, Whauphill and Bladnoch. I have directed this to ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438956
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government employees who reside outwith Scotland: FOI release

The number of Scottish Government employees who reside outwith Scotland and break this figure down by country of residence.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438408
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Teacher Retention and Turnover Rates: FOI release

1. Teacher Retention and Turnover Rates: Data on teacher retention rates and turnover (attrition rates) in Scotland from 1st January 2018 to the present, broken down by: Permanent teachers Fixed-term teachers Supply teachers 2. Reasons for Leaving the Profession: Any available reports, analysis, or data that identi...

FOI unclear 75 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438390
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scotland’s National 20mph Strategy funding: FOI release

I’m looking to gather information with regards the accident statistics on Scottish roads. In particular I’m looking to find out the reduction of accidents injuries and fatalities in areas that have introduced 20mph speed limits to see what improvements have been made. I’d also like to enquire what money has been spent...

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

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438171
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Scotland ill health retirement application statistics: FOI release

1) The number of ill-health retirement applications across NHS Scotland for the calendar years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. a) The number of successful ill-health retirement applications across NHS Scotland for the calendar years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, ideally for each board. b) The number of failed ill...

FOI unclear 75 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400439813
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector