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

Number of radiologists in training and training places for 2024: FOI release

A) The total number of clinical radiology places by deanery for each of the August intakes for the years 2018 to 2024. B) The total number of clinical radiology trainees and the number of full time equivalent (FTE) clinical radiology trainees for the intake years August 2018 through to August 2023, if possible by dean...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2024-05-30
Reference: FOI/202400406820
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit (ECU) application statistics: EIR release

The percentage of all applications that are submitted to the ECU under Section 36 and Section 37 that have been consented, withdrawn and rejected by the ECU across Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.36 s.37 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-30
Reference: FOI/202400408885
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Al-Mahdi Foundation projects: EIR release

All communications exchanged between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation to the Climate Challenge Fund which references Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 40 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300388867
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Administration of the Climate Challenge Fund: EIR release

All reports between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation KSB’s administration of the Climate Challenge Fund for 2018-20.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300388902
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Presentation on Covid 19 for MSPs - 11 June 2021: FOI release

1. All minutes, notes, transcripts, messages and recordings relating to the CPD Session held for MSPs with the Chief Medical Officer and National Clinical Director on 11th June 2021.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400395675
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding HMP Glasgow construction: FOI release

1.All briefing notes, correspondence, including internal and minutes held by the Scottish Government in regards to the delays in the building of HMP Glasgow, between civil servants, scottish government officials and MSPs/MSP offices between September 1 2023 and December 31 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400394076
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Law and order, Public sector

Ministerial cars and business rates relief: FOI release

How much has it cost to run the Scottish Government's fleet of ministerial cars in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024? Can you supply a breakdown of these costs. Could you supply a full list of what cars are included in this fleet in each of those years above? All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, inc...

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

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400409208
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of Local Authorities and Councils: FOI Review

Original request - 202300390928 The full Name of Local Authorities / Council, Main Website address for each Local Authority / Council, Physical Address of Main Office, Email and Main Contact number(s) for each Local Authority / Council, additionally their contact number and email for their education services. Request...

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400395456 Review of 202300390928
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Education Scotland spend on office supplies for 2022/23 - 2023/24: FOI release

Spend on Office supplies and associated products for financial years 2022/23 and 2023/24 and information regarding our contracts.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400410030
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Applications refused under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989: EIR release

1. The number of applications for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 Scottish Ministers have refused, where no public inquiry has taken place, and a list of these applications. 2. The number of applications for consent under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 have Scottish Ministers refused, wher...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.2 s.37 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400391745
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Education Scotland survey relating to a National Digital Academy: FOI release

In February, Education Scotland published an article saying it was exploring what a National Digital Academy might look like. It was asking S3 to S6 young people to provide feedback via a survey. That survey was due to close at the end of February. I would like any information held by Education Scotland: the number o...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.12

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400408835
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 written directions: EIR release

A copy of the "written directions", and any related documents issued in conjunction with that written direction, referred to in Section 18.(3).5(a) of the "Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011" which states - "16A - Delegation of licencegranting power: Scotland. (5)A delegation to—(a)Scottish Natural H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.18 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300385986
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

NatureScot licensing functions: EIR release

"In relation to Stewart Stevensons letter of the 23/6/2011, attached, I would like to know if SNH/NatureScot have informed Scottish Government "about any novel or contentious issues that arise in connection with the exercise of the licensing functions delegated to SNH by this letter.", that being the request of the Min...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300390694
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Education Scotland's mobile phone contracts: FOI release

Information regarding the organisation’s Mobile Phones contract.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400409856
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS) spend on office supplies 2022 - 2024: FOI release

MACS spend on office supplies and associated products for the financial years 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 and 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024 The start date and duration of the contract If there is an extension clause in the contract and, if so, the duration of the extension If a decision has been made yet on whe...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400411268
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Grants for Councils and Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) for new build social housing: FOI release

In respect of Affordable Housing subsidies: Can you advise what level of above are being paid to Councils and other social landlords for the building of new social housing?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400399225
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Social Security Scotland job vacancy: FOI release

With relation to a recent Glasgow Client Manager job vacancy, you asked for information on: The number of applicants? How many were progressed to interview? What percentages of these groups had identified as having a disability?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400409710
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Bacteria found in Salmon: EIR release

You asked a series of questions relating to aquaculture which covered the subject areas of: ballan wrasse survival in salmon feedlots; preventative measures relating to disease spread from farmed salmon to wild fish; undersea lighting associated with salmon feedlots; Scottish Government funding of the salmon farming in...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.3 s.4 s.6(1)

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400407818
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Organisational structure of HM Fire Service Inspectorate in Scotland: FOI release

1. Details of the salary and rewards package paid to the Chief Executive and Directors of your organisation? 2. Details of the amount paid to each in expenses over each of the last 5 years - please what these were paid for. 3. Details of the amount collectively paid in by your organisation to the pension pots of thes...

FOI not held 40 score 3 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400401878
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Caithness Chamber of Commerce funding: FOI release

Caithness Chamber of Commerce was given funding by the Scottish Government for Developing Young Workforce. Under the Freedom of Information Act I would like to request the following - 1. How much was Scottish Government given? 2. Is there a record of what the money was used for? 3. How many jobs were created with th...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400397301
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of mobile operating theatres & scanners across Scotland: FOI release

Total annual expense, from 2020 to present, by the Scottish Government on mobile operating theatres & scanners across Scotland. Total annual expense, from 2020 to present, by the Scottish Government on mobile operating theatres & scanners in NHS Orkney's catchment area. Total annual expense, from 2020 to present, by th...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400407517
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme applications: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: the number of applications to the Home Energy Scotland Scheme which were completed in the calendar year 2023, broken down by the type of measures carried out.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400409829
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Closure of Glasgow Caledonian University Advanced Higher Hub: FOI release

In your clarified request, you asked for: Please release any material held by the Scottish Government (no matter the source) analysing and/or evaluating the success (or otherwise) of the Advanced Higher Hub at Glasgow Caledonian University The time frame for this request is 1 Aug 2015 - present

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: 202400395571
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information relating to free bus travel: FOI release

Any correspondence, notes or briefings held by Transport Scotland regarding bus passes being stopped for those aged 60 and over, including any cost/benefit analysis that has been undertaken, between August 2023 and date of this foi? In the free bikes for children pledge, how many children received free bikes, how much ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400395998
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to alcohol ban on trains: FOI release

All advice prepared for ministers about the alcohol ban on trains, including correspondence sent from organisations about the ban, including BTP, ScotRail, Transport Scotland, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? How much money has ScotRail lost out on through not selling alcohol on trains? Breakdown of c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.33 s.33(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29 s.38 6 attachments

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400396620
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport