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

Correspondence regarding Carbon Emissions Land Tax: EIR release

Information concerning interactions between the Scottish Government and the John Muir Trust on their proposals for a Carbon Emissions Land Tax, including details of of meetings, who was present at each one and a copy of the minute from each meeting. You also requested correspondence between the John Muir Trust and the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400410266
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

AGB Resourcing funding and meeting correspondence: FOI release

1. The amount of money the Scottish Government has provided to AGB Resourcing, and for what purposes, in the financial years of 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24. 2. How Humza Yousaf's meeting with the Director of Operations for AGB Resourcing was organised. Please all correspondence relating to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400401380
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Medical student funding and statistics: FOI release

1. Total funding by year from 2010 to present provided by the Scottish Government to Universities directly connected to funding medical students. 2. Total number of medical students in Scotland. 3. Total number of medical graduates in Scotland annually from 2010 to present. 4. Proportion of medical graduates, by gra...

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

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400409872
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Money spent on NHS maternity and neonatal services in Scotland: FOI release

The amount that the Scottish government has spent on NHS maternity and neonatal services in Scotland for each financial year: 2022-23, 2021-2022, 2020-2021, 2019-2020, 2018-2019.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400409637
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Hate Crime Bill: FOI release

One of my constituents has contacted me in relation to their concerns with the Hate Crime Bill: An SNP MSP on Radio 4 this afternoon assures us that not only have the Scottish Police had 2 hours training, to enable an effective assessment of any allegations, but that they have access to guidance, 24/7, for support. So...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400409724
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

H100 Fife Project trial delay: EIR release

As SCOGOV are part-funding the H100 Fife trial I noted with keen interest that the project may be delayed by up to one year. I am of the view that hydrogen in a household setting is wrongheaded from both a consumer cost and safety standpoint. I am requesting that SCOGOV inform the public as to the specific reasons for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400410929
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Renewable Heat Scheme for Homeowners: EIR release

In November 2020, the Scottish Government made available up to £4.5m cashback incentive to help people install renewable systems in their homes. Can you advise how much of this fund has been claimed by homeowners, and how much has already been granted or made available to homeowners?

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

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400410494
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS Scotland and temporary staffing: FOI release

Correspondence to health boards regarding temporary staffing, specifically letters sent from senior civil servants/NHS Scotland officials to all NHS Borders during the months of April, May and June 2024. We have interpreted your request as pertaining to NHS Scotland supplementary staffing matters, such as the use of b...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400418465
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Health and Wellbeing Census – retaining data where information wasn’t provided: FOI release

You asked a range of questions on the use of SCN as an email address in 2022, the Scottish Government response to this, and the impact on ethics, data quality and the processing and sharing of the health and Wellbeing Census 2022 data by Scottish Government.

FOI transferred 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.1(1) s.17(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400398313
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Rent Service Scotland rent increase applications: FOI release

1. The number of applications made to the Rent Service Scotland for adjudication, broken down by day from 1 April 2024 to present day (17 April 2024) 2. The average percentage rent rise which has been reported to the Rent Service Scotland for adjudication since 1 April 2024 to present day (17 April 2024) 3. The highe...

FOI released 95 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400407737
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) funding: FOI release

1. Is Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that o...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413519
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Glasgow Council on Alcohol Funding: FOI release

1. Is Glasgow Council on Alcohol in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each year to 2024...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413556
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) funding: FOI release

1. Is Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for eac...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413517
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Royal College of Midwives funding: FOI release

1. Is Royal College of Midwives in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each year to 2024....

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413573
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Royal College of Emergency Medicine funding: FOI release

1. Is Royal College of Emergency Medicine in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each yea...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413564
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland funding: FOI release

1. Is Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation fo...

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

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413456
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Dundee Alcohol and Drug Partnership funding: FOI release

1. Is Dundee Alcohol and Drug Partnership in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each yea...

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

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413480
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership funding: FOI release

1. Is Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each ...

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

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413485
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Cancer Research UK funding: FOI release

1. Is Cancer Research UK in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each year to 2024. 3. Pl...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413474
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Quarriers social care charity in receipt of funding: FOI release

1. Is Quarriers in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each year to 2024. 3. Please confir...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413548
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland (RCPsych) in receipt of funding: FOI release

1. Is The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation fo...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413552
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Women’s Aid Funding: FOI release

1. Is Scottish Women’s Aid in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each year to 2024. 3. ...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413580
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Public sector

Children in Scotland in receipt of funding: FOI release

1. Is Children in Scotland in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each year to 2024. 3. Pl...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413463
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration: FOI release

1. Is Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for e...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413565
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drug Partnership funding: FOI release

1. Is Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drug Partnership in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisati...

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

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413516
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector