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

Marine Directorate staffing statistics: FOI release

Over the past 5 years (financial or annual, between 2019 and 2024 to date) regarding the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate staffing: a. How many vacant posts were advertised b. How many vacant advertised posts were filled c. How many vacant advertised posts were readvertised d. Of readvertised posts; how man...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.17 s.17(1) s.15

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400432793
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Emerita Professor Louise Hayward correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and Emerita Professor Louise Hayward from 22/06/2024 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433578
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland and adult disability payment process review: FOI release

On June 27, 2023, Shirley-Anne Somerville in the Scottish Parliament (https://www.theyworkforyou.com/sp/?id=2023-06-27.3.0) said: “There is an end-to-end process review being undertaken, and some procedures have already been put in place” with regards Social Security Scotland and adult disability payment. Request for...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.30

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431413
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Child Winter Heating Payment and Winter Heating Payment figures: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number (or rough estimate) of eligible people remained still to be paid for the winter months of 2023-24. Request for information 2: The number (or rough estimate) of claimants who received the benefit in the summer months of 2023-24.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431364
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Foreign nationals detained in Scottish prisons and detention centres: FOI release

1. How many foreign nationals are detained in Scottish prisons and detention centres? 2. What percentage is this of the overall prison and detention population? 3. Are there any plans to deport foreigner national prisoners/ detainees as part of efforts to create capacity?

FOI not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400434815
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Clydebank vaccine clinic documentation: FOI release

All documentation from John Swinney's visit to a vaccine clinic in Clydebank on August 11 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.36 s.29 s.30 s.33 s.2 s.39 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431385
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme Long Term Forest Plan and consultee response documentation: EIR release

The approved LTFP’s and consultee response documentation associated with the following approved FGS LTFP’s: 19FGS39743 – Achentoul (Date Approved: October 2020) 20FGS54087 – Achlachan (Date Approved: November 2021) 21FGS61085 – Strathmore (Date Approved: August 2023) I am also looking for information on the following...

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: EIR/202400432261
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Policy for providing agricultural new entrant opportunities: FOI release

Policy for providing agricultural new entrant opportunities on the Scottish Ministers/RPID estate in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400435283
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Gifts given by Scottish Government Ministers: FOI Review

Original request 202400426991 1. A list of gifts given by Scottish Government Ministers during external meetings and overseas travel to, for example, other Ministers etc over the last five years. 2. Please include (i) the Scottish Government Minister who gave the gift, (ii) the individual who received the gift, and (...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431907 Review of 202400426991
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy First Minister correspondence with the National Strategy for Economic Transformation Delivery Board: FOI release

All of Kate Forbes’s (The Deputy First Minister) correspondence with the National Strategy for Economic Transformation Delivery Board since becoming Deputy First Minister in May 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400429509
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Information Commissioner's decision on part-time Junior Doctors pension contribution: FOI release

With regards to this decision from the Scottish Information Commissioner - https://www.foi.scot/sites/default/files/2024-09/Decision191-2024.pdf - please can you tell me: A - the name of the scheme or schemes those impacted by the October 2023 change are members of. B - how many pension scheme members were impacted b...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433727
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Number of downloads for the thirteenth paper in the ‘Building a New Scotland’ series: FOI release

The total number of downloads on the SG website for the thirteenth paper in the ‘Building a New Scotland’ series.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400434444
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands briefing for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee Session on Salmon Farming in Scotland: EIR release

The disclosure of some information that was not released under a previous EIR (reference: 202400401569) and published on the Scottish Government website on 5 September 2024 Ecocide & fish farm briefing packs provided to Ministers: EIR release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). Your request relates to Enclosure 03, which was a...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: EIR/202400431715
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Proposal regarding Galloway National Park (GNP): EIR release

1. “What is the risk of GNP status causing locals no longer to be able to afford to remain living in the area, with the destruction of our communities and our towns becoming ghost towns in the winter with resident depopulation causing schools to close as has happened in other UK tourist hotspots and NPs. Given the crit...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433439
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Education Scotland Digital Services Organogram: FOI release

Organisation chart for Digital/IT from CIO/Director down to management, including job titles and names.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400434890
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Discussions on the care needs and/or provision for carers of infected blood victims: FOI release

Any minutes and correspondence relating to any discussion on the care needs and or provision for carers of Infected Blood Victims since 2017 between the Scottish Government and the UK Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431696
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland Social Media Management Tools: FOI release

1) Do you use a social media management platform? 2) If so, what tools do you use? 3) What is your annual spend on a Social media management tool? 4) What dates does your contract with your current supplier end ( month & year) ? 5)Do you use a social listening / media monitoring platform? 6) If so, what tools do you us...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.6

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433125
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Services supporting men who are victims of rape and domestic abuse: FOI release

The SNP 2021 manifesto stated "We will fund resources for services that support men who are victims of rape and domestic abuse, and we will establish a national strategy on ending intimate and sexual violence against men and boys, which will sit in parallel with and complement the work of Equally Safe." Can you please...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431287
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and teacher employment trends: FOI release

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and teacher employment trends in Scotland over the past several years. Please provide the following information: Backlog of NQTs Without Employment For each of the last five academic years (2018-2019 to 2022-2023), how many Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) across Scotland completed thei...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431365
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government’s internal HR policies related to time off: FOI release

1. Policies for time off for volunteering including to donate blood or work with charities. 2. Guidelines/policy surrounding compassionate leave including the number of days allowed. 3. Maternity and paternity leave policies. 4. Provisions for career breaks. 5. Any policy on the buying and selling of annual leave.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.4 s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400432133
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Activities of the Scottish Raptor Study Group: EIR release

"Please can you clarify whether (a) there was a meeting between the Minister and the Scottish Gamekeepers Association on 25 June 2024 to discuss the activities of the Scottish Raptor Study Group (re: licensed visits to raptor nests for monitoring purposes) and if so (b) is there a record of what was discussed?"

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433459
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Media bids for Minister for Veterans and the Minister for Higher and Further Education: FOI release

Details of all the media bids for Graeme Dey since his appointment Minister for Higher and Further Education and Minister for Veterans; Can you indicate if those media bids were successful or unsuccessful? Can you also release all correspondence about media bids?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.29 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431940
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Devolved Social Security Benefits consultations responses: FOI release

1. The total number of responses to the following consultation? 2. The total number of responses from individuals to the following consultation? 3. The total number of responses from organisations to the following consultation? (Consultation: Devolved social security benefits - Scottish Government consultations - Citi...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433179
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Costings to implement the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment: FOI release

“Please could I request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act. Please provide any costings that the Scottish Government received from March 2023 to date on the cost to implement the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment.”

FOI partially withheld 85 score 14 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400432826
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Analysis on number of winter deaths predicted due to winter fuel payment cuts: FOI release

Analysis and communications (emails, messages) about the number of winter deaths predicted or increased winter mortality figures as a result of the cuts to winter fuel payments this autumn and winter.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.20

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433087
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector