Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 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 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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7,200 matching releases

Statistics on MAP bankruptcy cases being awarded and post- discharge FAB being granted: FOI release

Information on, MAP bankruptcy cases being awarded and a subsequent post discharge FAB being granted, before the 10-year MAP application period.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300390780
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Japan and South Korea: FOI release

Michael Matheson flew to Japan and South Korea on 19 November 2022 and returned 25 November 2022: 1. What airports did he fly from and fly into for the duration of his trip, including return flights?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389512
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Germany: FOI release

Mr Gray flew to Italy on 24 May 2022 and returned 25 May 2022: 1. On 24 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Germany did he fly to? 2. On 25 May 2022, from what airport in Germany did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389496
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy trip to Denmark and Finland: FOI release

Kate Forbes flew to Denmark and Finlay on 26 April 2022 and returned 28 April 2022: 1. What airports did she fly from and fly into for the duration of her trip, including return flights?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389460
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party trip to Falkland Islands: FOI release

Keith Brown flew to Falkland Islands on 9 November 2022 and returned 15 November 2022: 1. On 9 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Falkland Islands did he fly to? 2. On 15 November 2022, from what airport in Falkland Islands did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland d...

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389518
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cost of "Building a New Scotland" Project: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI request with regards to the series of 9 papers published by the Scottish Government titled "Building a New Scotland". Specifically, I would like to know the following: 1. How much did the project (e.g. commission, research and publication of the 9 papers) cost in total, and how long did i...

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

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202400391532
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to France: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to France on 27 November 2022 and returned 29 November 2022: 1. On 27 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in France did she fly to? 2. On 29 November 2022, from what airport in France did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300388525
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to France on dates specified: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to France on 14 October 2022 and returned 18 October 2022: 1. On 14 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in France did she fly to? 2. On 18 October 2022, from what airport in France did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300388528
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Glasgow City Council employees tax and terms and conditions: FOI release

‘How many employees are full-time for Glasgow City Council SC304909? How many employees are full-time for Glasgow City Council 'the council'? How does the wage structure work for 2 different entities with the same name? How does HMRC work with 2 entities the same name? Do private corporations have the same powers? ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300388058
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government staff residency in England: FOI release

Clarification of how many Scottish Government civil servants currently live in England out of the total of civil servants employed, and whether you could also clarify how many pay tax to HMRC based on English tax Brackets.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300390842
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture flights to Canada and USA: FOI release

Angus Robertson flew to Canada and USA on 3 April 2022 and returned 9 April 2022: 1. What airports did he fly from and fly into during this trip?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300388501
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government legal case costs: FOI release

In reference to the court case known as The Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner (case reference number XA10/23) what were the Scottish Governments legal costs associated with defending this case which they lost?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300388330
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

NHS waiting lists: FOI release

A recent newspaper article reports that in August 2023 the Scottish Government received an offer by the UK Government that some Scots patients facing delays for life changing operations could be treated in English hospitals: this offer however was officially rejected. If the foregoing is/was correct, and as NHS waiting...

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300388568
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Court of Session costs: FOI release

The total cost of the Scottish Government’s decision to appeal the FOI commissioners ruling to the Court of Session. Please include all related court/lawyers fees, all money spent on the process to appeal. Please give me a clear breakdown of the costs. (who paid for what etc).

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300390967
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information Commissioner court case expense: FOI release

Could you provide the full cost of fighting the court case against the Information Commissioner over the James Hamilton report, with the case calling on December 6? Could you provide the full breakdown of costs?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300388404
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Lochaber Guarantee Fee payments: FOI release

The dates of Lochaber Guarantee fee payments since 30 November 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300391388
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Ireland: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to Ballyconnell on 27 September 2022 and returned 29 September 2022: 1. On 27 September 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Ballyconnell did she fly to? 2. On 29 September 2022, from what airport in Ballyconnell did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300388524
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Information of CMAL contracts to Cemre shipyard in Turkey: FOI release

Information on both Scottish Government/Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) ferry contracts that have been awarded to the Cemre shipyard in Turkey. This should include: The number of milestone payments that have been paid by the Scottish Government/CMAL for each contract. The total amount paid so far by the Scot...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.40 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202300359457
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance trip to Poland: FOI release

Tom Arthur flew to Poland on 27 June 2022 and returned 29 June 2022: 1. On 27 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Poland did he fly to? 2. On 29 June 2022, from what airport in Poland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300389532
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Fiscal fine destinations: FOI release

Once an accused has paid a fiscal fine, what happens to the money? Does the money stay within the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service or is it transferred back to the Scottish Government and used for other purposes?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: 202300346003
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government action on uptake in Scottish Linked Fire Alarms legislation: FOI release

What if anything is the Scottish Government doing about the uptake in Scottish Linked Fire Alarms legislation? What is the current percentage of compliance given that it is now a year past the legislative compliance date?

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

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: 202300344606
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kings Coronation Medal for the Scottish Ambulance Service: FOI release

What the delay is for eligible staff receiving the Kings Coronation Medal for the Scottish Ambulance Service, and if there is a date for these to be given out?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300388447
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Solicitor General for Scotland trip to Mauritius: FOI release

Ruth Charteris flew to Mauritius on 20 November 2022 and returned 26 November 2022: 1. On 20 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Mauritius did she fly to? 2. On 26 November 2022, from what airport in Mauritius did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300389490
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Lord Advocate trip to Austria: FOI release

Dorothy Bain flew to Austria on 10 May 2022 and returned 13 May 2022: 1. On 10 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Austria did she fly to? 2. On 13 May 2022, from what airport in Austria did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300389494
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Freedom of Information statistics for Education and Skills: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Education and Skills from 1 to 30 October 2023. By Education, I am referring to any subject that may fall under the remit of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, the Minister for higher and further education and the Minister for children, y...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300388008
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector, Work and skills