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

Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs funding: FOI release

1. Is Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs 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 for each year to 2024. 3. Please confir...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-24
Reference: FOI/202400413594
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Public sector

Royal College of Anaesthetists funding: FOI release

1. Is Royal College of Anaesthetists 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 for each year to 2024 3. Please confirm whet...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-24
Reference: FOI/202400413551
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Public sector

The British Association for the Study of the Liver funding: FOI release

1. Is the British Association for the Study of the Liver 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 for each year to 2024. ...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-24
Reference: FOI/202400413636
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland funding: FOI release

1. Is Wellbeing Economy Alliance 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 for each year to 2024. 3. Please confi...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-24
Reference: FOI/202400413660
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Canmore Trust funding: FOI release

1. Is the Canmore Trust 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 for each year to 2024. 3. Please confirm whether a condi...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-24
Reference: FOI/202400413598
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Public sector

US Marine Mammal Protection Act comparability finding request: EIR release

The submission sent by the UK authorities to the US authorities, as regards marine finfish aquaculture in Scotland including references to acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) and acoustic startle devices. All documents submitted to the US authorities in support of the MMPA comparability finding regarding Scottish finfish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.19 s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-24
Reference: FOI/202100261320
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Expenditure on religious groups and representatives: FOI release

"Historically, Christianity has been the religion of Great Britain, upon which laws and societal standards are based, as too in Scotland where, as per the Census of 2011, 53.8% of the population confirmed Christianity as their religion. In the same Census, the following religions recorded, as a percentage of Scotland'...

FOI already published 55 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12

Published: 2024-06-20
Reference: FOI/202400392049
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

British Liver Trust funding from the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Is British Liver Trust 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. Ple...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-20
Reference: FOI/202400413495
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

HM Inspectors professional opinion on Fettes College 2023: FOI release

All information held by HMI pertaining to the request by the Registrar for Independent Schools in Scotland for the professional opinion of HMI, made on or around 19 July 2023, in relation to Fettes College.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.25(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-06-19
Reference: FOI/202300385638
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

A77 road closures due to incidents or maintenance over last 5 years: EIR release

How often the A77T has been closed with a diversion over the past 5 years, from where to where and broken down into for repairs to the carriageway and due to accidents?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-06-19
Reference: FOI/202400402711
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Programme for Government investment into new changing places toilets: FOI release

Details of all internal meetings that have taken place between September 2021 and January 2024, inclusive, within the Scottish Government regarding the pledge made in the 2021/22 Programme for Government to invest £10 million in new Changing Places toilets.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 161 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-18
Reference: FOI/202400400414
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry sent to the Former First Minister between 26 June 2023 – 2 July 2023: FOI release

A copy of correspondence (email, letter and informal messages) including references to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry sent to the First Minister or his office between 26 June 2023 – 2 July 2023 (inclusive). For each request please provide all copies of attachments sent alongside this correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-18
Reference: FOI/202400394928
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Bus companies that operate within Scotland and Northern England: FOI release

I would be glad if you would supply me with bus companies that "operate wholly within Scotland and Northern England (Carlisle and Berwick on Tweed)".

FOI not held 65 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-18
Reference: FOI/202400402878
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Oncology Strategic Workforce Review: FOI release

You asked for 'a copy of the report of the Oncology Strategic Workforce Review'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 107 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400408391
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Lost revenue from Scottish Government schemes: FOI release

Can you provide me through Freedom of information the amount of Government lost revenue from: 1. Freezing of council tax for NINE years, a few years ago? 2. Free bus passes for all up to 22 years of age? 3. Free school meals? 4. Free prescriptions? 5. Free baby boxes?

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

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400406747
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Economy, Education, Health and social care, +2 more … Public sector, Transport

A8 Port Glasgow Road inspection: EIR release

With regards to the A8 trunk road at Port Glasgow you asked for the following: When was this roadway last inspected and by whom. Was it done by walking the road or driving in a vehicle? What was the outcome of this examination and what standard does the road surface have to be in before it is repaired or resurfaced?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400402636
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rural Support Draft Plan: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between Scottish Government Officials within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate regarding a draft Rural Support Plan. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed timelin...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.27T s.3

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: EIR/202400406979
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Panda Breeding programme at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo: EIR release

Emails from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and the Edinburgh Zoo discussing the "Beyond the Panda" educational program. Please search the range January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2020 for the term "Beyond the Panda."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400398515
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Breaches of authorisation conditions & violations by salmon farms since 1 Jan 2022: EIR release

Information on breaches of authorisation conditions and violations (include all breaches of regulations, laws and codes) by salmon farms since 1 January 2022. We attempted to clarify your request, seeking confirmation over the type of information being requested (this was not provided further) and the scope of regulat...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400400580
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Legal expenses and cost for tribunal: FOI Release

In December Angela Constance said: 'Sheriff Jack Brown is subject to ongoing Fitness for Judicial Office Tribunal proceedings. Under the Court Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, Scottish ministers are obliged to pay such expenses as they consider are reasonably required to be incurred to enable a tribunal to carry out its fun...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-06-14
Reference: FOI/202400416763
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of legal expenses for tribunal regarding fitness for office: FOI Release

1. The total amount of legal expenses incurred by the Scottish Government or any relevant authority in relation to the aforementioned tribunal. 2. A breakdown of these expenses, including but not limited to: a. Fees paid to legal counsel or solicitors, KCs etc. b. Costs associated with the hiring of expert witnesses o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-06-14
Reference: FOI/202400414167
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial decisions taken by Cabinet Secretary for Finance: FOI release

Number of decisions recorded on eRDM for the former Deputy First Minister, Ms Shona Robison MSP, per month, from March 2023 to present (22 April 2024). If decisions taken in her capacity as Deputy First Minister are recorded separately to Cabinet Secretary for Finance, that these also be provided that in the same forma...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-06-14
Reference: FOI/202400410545
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Victim Support Scotland funding: FOI release

1. Is Victim Support 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. ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-13
Reference: FOI/202400413657
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Consultant Hepatologist funding: FOI release

1. Is Chris Record, Consultant Hepatologist 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 for each year to 2024. 3. Please con...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-13
Reference: FOI/202400413576
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Association of Anaesthetists funding: FOI release

1. Is Association of Anaesthetists 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 20...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-13
Reference: FOI/202400413444
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector