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

Programme to eliminate domestic abuse: FOI release

A summary of the work being undertaken to eliminate domestic abuse over the last 5 years and the amount of funding which has been made available by government to support it, with particular reference to work in Schools, Colleges and Universities, and a comparison with the amount of funding provided to Scottish Women’s ...

FOI unclear 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300382211
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Applications received of the Just Transition Fund: EIR release

On the 10th October 2022, the Scottish Government announced the award of over £50 m in the first round of the Just Transition Fund allocations. Please can you provide the following information: How many applications were received in total for this round of the Just Transition Fund? What criteria was used to assess the...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200334349
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cash support sent to Storm Babet and Gaza: FOI release

Total amount of money sent by the Scottish Government to help support those affected by Storm Babet. Please confirm the up to date figure. The date when the first cash support was sent. Total amount of money sent by the Scottish Government to support Gaza. The date the cash support to Gaza was sent. Where exactly was t...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300385785
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Single National Formulary: FOI release

You asked about the National Formulary timescales and if the formulary process would also happen for the Northern and Western health boards after the East Coast of Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300387675
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-Scottish Government individual consulted for input for Request Building a New Scotland paper: FOI release

The names of any non-Scottish Government individual consulted for advice or input for the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper. This should include but not be limited to any non-staff individual involved in a Scottish Government economic advisory board, committee,...

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

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200325598
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Top Earners employed within Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: The five highest salaries paid to individuals who work for Social Security Scotland. Please state the salary amount and the title of the Social Security Scotland post. Request for information 2: Confirmation of whether or not the top five highest paid individuals are entitled to salary bonus...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.4

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300385925
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister’s meetings with foreign leaders at COP28: FOI release

In relation to the First Minister’s meetings with foreign leaders at COP28: Did the First Minister receive any briefings before these meetings took place? Who arranged these meetings? Was any record kept of the topics discussed and if so will it be published?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300389007
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

VMS Data of all ICES rectangles in Scotland: EIR release

I would like to request (if possible) fishing VMS data for all of the ICES rectangles in Scotland for the period of Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 (inclusive). Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated. My colleague phoned to ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200322032
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Human and Economic Cost Modelling (HECM) work by The Promise: FOI release

As per the discussion between Kate Forbes, Fiona Duncan and Frazer McKinley on the 16th September 2021 can you please provide details of the work conducted by the Promise Scotland/McKinley for the Scottish Government around the support provided to the Government re "HECM at a national level through design, delivery and...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300385677
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 (DASA) sentences: FOI release

Number of people who received a compensation order following a conviction under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Number of people who received an absolute discharge following a conviction under the Domestic Abuse ...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300389661
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 (DASA) community payback sentences: FOI release

Number of people who received a community payback order following a conviction under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Number of people who received admonition following a conviction under the Domestic Abuse (Scotl...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387625
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Domestic abuse aggravator sentencing: FOI release

Could you please provide me with the number of people convicted that had a domestic abuse aggravator attached to their charge who received a community payback order following a conviction. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Could you please provide me wit...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387623
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Domestic abuse aggravator custodial sentences: FOI release

Number of people convicted that had a domestic abuse aggravator attached to their charge who received a short term custodial sentence (More than four years) following a conviction. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Number of people convicted that had a d...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387627
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Domestic abuse aggravator compensation orders: FOI release

Number of people convicted that had a domestic abuse aggravator attached to their charge who received a compensation order following a conviction. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Number of people convicted that had a domestic abuse aggravator attached ...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300389636
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Marking Of gillnets: EIR release

So is it safe to assume not 1 single gillnet has been examined to see if they comply with this legislation whilst fishing in Scottish waters? Due to the fact that your request was emailed to the direct mailbox of an official who has been on annual leave, there were regrettably delays with your request being processed ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200314430
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 (DASA) custodial sentences: FOI release

Could you please provide me with the number of people who received a short term custodial sentence (less than four years) following a conviction under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Could you please provide me w...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.1

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387622
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Inner House appeal on the statutory guidance for the Gender Representation: FOI release

The total legal costs incurred by the Ministers for the Inner House appeal on the statutory guidance for the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387746
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Number of properties still awaiting connection through R100 scheme: FOI release

How many (i) Homes and (ii) Business premises are still waiting to be connected via the R100 scheme in the following local authority areas; (a) Moray (B) Aberdeenshire (C) Highland D) Orkney Islands E) Shetland Islands F) Dumfries and Galloway G) Scottish Borders (H) Argyll and Bute (I) Angus (J) South Ayrshire (K) Nor...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387294
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and Secretary for Education: FOI release

1. The number of meetings the cabinet secretary for education and skills (Scotland) has had with the secretary of state for education (England) since taking up the post. 2. The number of meetings that have been requested between cabinet secretary and the secretary of state over this period. 3. The number of meetings th...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300386045
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Ferguson shipyard regarding flags: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence between the Scottish Government, and Ferguson Marine, regarding the flying of flags outside the shipyard. This should include, but not be exclusive to, the flying of a Union Jack, between September 8, 2022, and 5 October 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: 202200323282
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Usage of wind turbines: EIR release

1. What evidence is there that wind turbines and their associated infrastructure will change what the climate does? 2. What is Net Zero? How many more wind turbines and their associated infrastructure will reach that elusive target? 3. Where is the evidence of need for SSEN’s infrastructure proposals and the many wind ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300385950
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

General Medical Council (GMC) process regarding a practitioner's fitness: FOI release

1. Section 35B (1)(a) of the Medical Act 1983, 'Notification and Disclosure by the General Council' states that (1) 'As soon as is reasonably practicable after the relevant date, the General Council shall notify the following of an investigation by the General Council of a practitioner’s fitness to practise— (a)...the ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.35B

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300386105
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Interview held at Bute House on 8 November 2023: FOI release

1. On the 8th November 2023, the ‘Middle East Eye’ interviewed Nadia el-Nakla, the wife of the First Minister Humza Yousaf, as part of their ‘Real Talk Interview’ series. The location for this interview (30 minutes long and available online) was Bute House. Please provide information on whether Scottish government civi...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.7

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300387693
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Money raised through nondomestic rates from wind farms and single turbines: EIR release

Stats concerning wind farms and single turbines in Scotland. Could you please supply me with the total amount of money raised through the collection non domestic rates for the above in the 2022/23 tax year.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300386163
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Use of Windows XP or Windows 7: FOI release

The number of computers used by the (i) Scottish Government and (ii) Scottish Government-owned buildings that use the (a) Windows XP and (b) Windows 7.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300387983
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector