Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

Clear

7,405 matching releases

Fisheries catch, logbook and landings data: EIR release

Fisheries catch / logbook / landings data from all gears with the distribution and densities of PTE marine species, joined to VMS positions, for 2017-2022.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: EIR/202400434228
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government communications policy: FOI release

a) In relation to SMP's who administers their inbox by reference to each SMP? b) Where there is an PA/Office Manager (civil service) is used, whether there is a standard rubric that they work to in relation to classifying information received and presenting to the minister? c) In reference to GDPR requests whether th...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400429891
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment - deaths of recipients and applicants: FOI release

Request for Information 1: The number of deaths Social Security Scotland have been made aware of in the last three years of clients who were receiving Adult Disability Payment (2022, 2023 and 2024 so far). Request for Information 2: The number of ADP applicants who died before receiving a benefit due in 2024 but were ...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: FOI/202400429534
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Funding provided to Govan Education Law Unit in respect of Additional Support Needs Tribunals: FOI release

How much Scottish Government money was provided to Govan Education Law Unit in respect of supporting their work related to Additional Support Needs Tribunals in the following years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 (to date).

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: FOI/202400430060
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Patient Safety Commissioner role: FOI release

1. When the Scottish Government finally appoints a Patient Safety Commissioner will this individual have full regulatory powers to bring about a criminal investigation should the need for one arise? 2. Who will the Patient Safety Commissioner be accountable to? 3. Has anyone been interviewed at any point for this pos...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.8 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: FOI/202400425345
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland's INRIX (Leading Transportation Analytics Solutions software tool) Contract: FOI release

I would like to request the following information regarding Transport Scotland's contract with INRIX: A copy of the full contract agreement between Transport Scotland and INRIX. The total amount paid by Transport Scotland to INRIX for the contract. The start and end dates of the contract. Any amendments or modificatio...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: FOI/202400431880
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Costs of St Andrew's House redevelopment: FOI release

A breakdown of the costs of the wing that is under redevelopment in St Andrew's House. I would like this to be broken down by each individual item with description and cost e.g. carpet -£X. Please also provide design drawings for this space. If this work was undertaken by any third parties, I would like to know the ...

FOI unclear 75 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: FOI/202400429946
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund and ChargePlace Scotland funding: EIR release

Please would you be able to provide me with answers to the following: 1.Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund a.How much of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (which was announced to include £60 million of public and private investment last year to increase Scotland’s public charging network to 6000 points by 202...

EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400430257
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Adult Disability Payment processes: FOI release

Request for information 1: Information about the process whereby Social Security Scotland is informed that a client who has been receiving the Adult Disability Payment is deceased. Request for information 2: Information about whether clients who receive the ADP need to opt-out of the payment if their circumstances cha...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.56 s.72 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429248
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Visits on Government devices for Oasis tickets: FOI release

The number of times a government device was used to reach each of the following URLs on the 30th and 31st of August, listed by date: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/oasis-tickets https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/oasis-edinburgh-08-08-2025/event/3600610DA8A7100F https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/oasis-edinburgh-09-08-2025/...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400430254
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of ScotWind funding drawn down in 2023-24: EIR release

1. How much ScotWind funding was drawn down in 2023-24? 2. How much of this drawdown was actually spent in 2023-24? 3. How much, if any, of what was drawn down in 2023-24 was carried forward to 2024-25?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400430818
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Reduction in health and social care services investment remark: FOI release

Speaking at the SNP conference on 31st August 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, said this: “We have seen a reduction in investment in health and social care services south of the border – that means our block grant has been reduced.” Please provide any information held by the Scottish ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429950
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Scotland replica shirt purchased by the Berlin Hub: FOI release

Was the Scotland replica shirt that the Berlin Hub purchased for 100 Euros for the Euro 2024 tournament the same jersey that John Swinney wore during his visit to the tournament?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429647
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Funding pledged to NHS Grampian for school nursing: FOI release

Of the £60 million pledged by the Scottish Government to school nursing, how much has been allocated to NHS Grampian for each year from 2018 to 2024 inclusive?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429492
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Spend by the Berlin Hub for the Euro 2024 Tournament: FOI release

The total amount that the Berlin Hub spent for the Euro 2024 Tournament, broken down into a table listing the main items of expenditure such as hotels, merchandise, catering, refreshments and advertising.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429648
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Responses to the Skills Delivery Independent Review Consultation: FOI release

1. The total number of responses to the following consultations. 2. The total number of responses from individuals to the following consultations. 3. The total number of responses from organisations to the following consultations. In relation to a list of consultations, including "(m) Skills delivery independent rev...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400433188
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Teacher employment and pension data: FOI release

1) Teacher Pension Contributions For each of the last five academic years (2018-2019 to 2022-2023), how many teachers have had pension contributions made to the Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme (STPS)? Please provide a breakdown of the number of active contributors versus those who have had no contributions during th...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400431562
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Number of people being bullied, harassed and discriminated against in the NHS: FOI release

1. How many people are currently being bullied, harassed and discriminated against in the NHS? 2. How many people have committed suicide due to bullying/harassment in the NHS?

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

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400431997
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Convictions quashed under the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Act 2024: FOI release

How many people have the Scottish Government identified to have had their conviction quashed under the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Act 2024? Of those people identified, how many people have the Scottish Government been able to contact so far?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400431750
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Costs of National Care Service - planning and implementation: FOI release

Could you supply the full costs to the Scottish Government of planning and implementing the National Care Service scheme, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400429338
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Money given to Chief Entrepreneur since appointment: FOI release

How much money has been given to Mark Logan since he was appointed to his role, with a breakdown of these costs?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400429357
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Low Emission Zone (LEZ) costs: FOI release

FOI response published here The Low Emission Zones (LEZ) costs: FOI release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) It states "The most recent estimated"; ie the key word being "estimated" and estimates Edinburgh within a £140,000 margin while estimates Glasgow down to a single £1 [£366,681]. What nonsense this is. How can Edinburg...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400430000
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Licensing conditions for the Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG): EIR release

Earlier this year (around May, I think), the Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) sent you a report entitled 'Who Monitors the Monitors?', which focused on the activities of the Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG). The SGA was seeking an additional licensing condition for SRSG members which would require them to infor...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400428329
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Successful prosecutions as a result of Marine Scotland enforcement action: EIR release

Details of all successful prosecutions there have been as a result of Marine Scotland enforcement action in EACH of the calendar years 2022, 2023 and so far in 2024. Please break the figures down to show the month and year of each prosecution, a brief description of the offence and the resulting sanction (i.e. fine, se...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400429040
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Houses built by the Scottish Government each year since 2014: FOI release

How many houses has the Scottish Government built each year since 2014?

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400431370
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector