Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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21,864 matching releases

Gender Identity and Healthcare Access team information: FOI release

1. How many members are there on the Gender Identity and Healthcare Access team? 2. How many members of the Gender Identity and Healthcare Access team are members of WPATH? 3. How many members of the Gender Identity and Healthcare Access team are members of EPATH? 4. How many of the members of the Gender Identity an...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.6 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400439552
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Felling of oak trees in Erskine: EIR release

Reason given to Scottish Forestry for the felling of nine one hundred year old oak trees. (Linburn Road) Also environmental impact study done on wildlife and residents concerning the removal of these trees.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: EIR/202400437490
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund and rural housing figures: FOI release

(1) Since the start of 2024 how many homes have been secured through the Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund? (2) Since 2016 how much has the Scottish Government invested in rural housing?

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.4 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400437484
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Clarification on the number of genders recognised in Scotland: FOI release

Following the Scottish Government issued guidance to statisticians collating data from the 2022 Census: Could the Scottish Government clarify its position on the number of genders it recognises in Scotland?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400438906
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Report on the dual role of the Lord Advocate: FOI release

In relation to the anticipated report by Malcolm MacMillan on the dual role of the Lord Advocate: 1. A copy of the report if finalised, and if not - a copy of the draft report, whatever stage it is at. 2. Confirmation of at what date the report is now expected to be published. 3. Any information on why the report wa...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.17 s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400438066
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Workforce planning in the education sector: FOI release

Data from Councils: Please provide any data or reports received from local councils regarding workforce planning, specifically related to teacher numbers, recruitment, and employment conditions. Participants in Workforce Planning: Please identify the individuals or bodies involved in the workforce planning process. Fo...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400437775
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Street lights under the management of Transport Scotland: FOI release

How many street lights are under management by Transport Scotland can by individual cities.

FOI not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400441561
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government LEZ compliant vehicles and cost to introduce the LEZ zone policy: EIR release

1. To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicles it owns or is in control of through arms-length entities and how many are LEZ compliant. 2. To ask how many vehicles have been converted to LEZ compliance so far and how much it has cost. 3. And to ask how many vehicles are yet to be converted to LEZ compliance and ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: EIR/202400438064
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Carbon emissions generated prior to the rollout of Artificial Intelligence systems within the NHS: EIR release

Has the Scottish Government calculated the total amount of carbon emissions that would be generated prior to the rollout of Artificial Intelligence systems within the NHS? If no, are any calculations on co2 impacts forthcoming?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: EIR/202400438052
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

School inspection statistics: FOI release

1. The names of all schools (primary and secondary) that have been inspected in Scotland since August 2023. 2. The total number of inspectors who are currently a part of the inspection team in Scotland (excluding associate inspectors). 3. The total number of inspectors in the existing team who have previously been he...

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

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400438054
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Government business conducted by the Health Secretary at football matches: FOI release

Details of what business was conducted on behalf of the Scottish Government, with whom on each of the four occasions at which Mr Gray attended Aberdeen matches, and where this business was conducted at each venue? Could you also provide details of when these dates were arranged and by whom? Could you also provided de...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440286
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Amount paid out for personal injury claims through the Personal Injury Discount Rate: FOI release

The amount paid out by the Scottish Government for personal injury claims through the Personal Injury Discount Rate in Scotland for the years 2020 – 2021, 2021 – 2022, and 2022 – 2023 and the amount paid out by the Scottish Government from all personal injury claims involving a road incident for the same years.

FOI cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400438434
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting between the Chief Entrepreneur and Women's Enterprise Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to a meeting between the Chief Entrepreneur and Women's Enterprise Scotland in November 2023.

FOI not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence meetings s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440129
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Health Secretary's visits to Hampden Park: FOI release

With regard to Neil Gray’s visits to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 4/11/23, 17/12/23 and 20/4/24: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions he had during the visits regarding sport and/or investment. 2. All details held regarding how Mr Gray’s visits were arranged and who accompanied him.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440060
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Former Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees visit to Murrayfield Stadium: FOI release

With regard to Emma Roddick’s visit to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on 26/8/23: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions she had during the visit and how they related to refugees. 2. All details held regarding how Ms Roddick’s visit was arranged and who accompanied her.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440061
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Equality and rights, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands visit to Murrayfield Stadium: FOI release

With regard to Mairi Gougeon’s visit to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on 10/2/24: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions she had during the visit. 2. All details held regarding how Mrs Gougeon’s visit was arranged and who accompanied her.

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440062
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Farming and rural, Public sector

Health Secretary's visits to football matches from January 2022 to date: FOI release

Meetings, minutes, or notes, taken during engagements made by Neil Gray while attending football matches between January 2022, to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400441700
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Minister for Victims and Community Safety's visit to Hampden Park: FOI release

With regard to Siobhian Brown’s visit to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 7/6/24: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions she had during the visit. 2. All details held regarding how Ms Brown’s visit was arranged and who accompanied her.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440063
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Former Minister for Green Skills and Former Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings travel information: FOI release

1. On 30 May 2022, then-Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity Lorna Slater travelled to Brussels. a) What mode of travel did Ms Slater use to travel to Brussels? b) What ‘class’ did she travel on? E.g. business class, economy, first class etc c) In relation to part b, what was the cost associate...

FOI released 75 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400441450
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy ministerial visit 17 December 2023: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Rangers match on 17 December 2023: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440412
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Sporting engagements information for the Health Secretary: FOI release

Any briefings or visit notes produced for the cabinet secretary or officials Details of Scottish Government officials (including total number and job titles) who attended with the Cabinet Secretary Any minutes, notes or entries on the corporate record associated with the engagements For the following ministerial enga...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440250
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Health Secretary's visits and engagements to football matches: FOI release

All correspondence regarding the organisation of Neil Gray’s attendance at the following engagements: Scotland vs Poland, Hampden Park on 24 March 2022 Scotland vs Ukraine, Hampden Park on 21 September 2022 Scotland vs Georgia, Hampden Park on 20 June 2023 Hibernian vs Aberdeen, Hampden Park on 4 November 2023 Scotlan...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440980
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Heath Secretary's attendance at the Scotland v Poland football match: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Scotland v Poland football match on 24 March 2022: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the eve...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440394
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Event notes from football matches attended by the Health Secretary: FOI release

In relation to the matches referred to by Mr Gray during his Parliamentary statement, for: • Any communications (emails, etc.) relating to Civil Service clearance on the use of a ministerial car for these events/meetings. • The route the vehicles took to these events/meetings. • What the projected and actual costs of t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440946
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care ministerial visit 20 April 2024: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Celtic match on 20 April 2024: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440405
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector