Scottish Government FOI Index

22,646releases indexed

40,488attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,388partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,388 unclear 7,405 not held 3,241 released 1,581 already published 702 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2996 s.17(1) 2926 s.25(1) 2523 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1226 s.29(1) 1223 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-09 7 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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22,646 matching releases

Social Security Scotland contracted employees: FOI release

Request for information 1: How many external contractors were employed to work on Social Security Scotland projects in 2023/2024? Request for information 2: How much of Social Security Scotland's budget was spent on hiring these contractors in 2023/24 (In pounds and percentage, please.) Request for information 3: How...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-06-11
Reference: FOI/202400411023
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Funding from the Scottish Government to the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland: FOI release

1. Is Queen’s Nursing Institute 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...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-11
Reference: FOI/202400413549
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Motorway closures due to road works or incidents over last 5 years: EIR release

1. In each of the last five years the total number of hours of road works that has taken place on each of these roads: M73 M74 M77 M8 M80 M898 M876 M9 M90 A823(M) 2. In each of the last five years the total number of hours of road closure that has taken place on each of these roads due to road works: M73 M74 M77 M8 ...

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

Published: 2024-06-11
Reference: FOI/202400397427
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding from the Scottish Government to the Free Church of Scotland: FOI release

1. Is Free Church of 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 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-11
Reference: FOI/202400413555
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Road Traffic Offenders Act (1988) conviction statistics: FOI release

The number of individuals convicted under sections 4, 5, 5A, and 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 since 2019 to 2023.

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.4 s.17(1) s.5 s.5A s.7

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400412516
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

A83 'Rest And Be Thankful' road closures: EIR release

"The number of times the A83 'Rest And Be Thankful' has been closed, since February 16, 2022 and how many days did each period of closure last."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400399673
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Records Management Policy 2007: FOI release

Let me know in the interim what year the policy covering 2007 was published. Point me in the direction of the policy that applied in 2007.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400397296
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Regrading of Scottish Government posts: FOI release

You asked to be provided with the number of staff who have been regraded within the same role/job description between 01 January 2023 and the present day, broken down by grade and the grade that the staff have been regraded to. You wanted this to be broken down by Scottish Government Directorate also.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400397190
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) funding: EIR release

How much funding has been allocated to the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) in each year since 2015/2016, broken down by funding element, e.g. Muirburn, pond creation, slurry storage etc?

FOI/EIR released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400397884
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Parliamentarian Enquiry Line and General Enquiry Line statistics: FOI release

It was stated in Holyrood committee session that Social Security Scotland has an “MSP hotline”. Based on this information, please provide the following the information: Request for information 1 - The date (day and time) when the MSP hotline was introduced and became active. Request for information 2 - The number of...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400397251
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Financial assessments for non-residential social care: FOI release

1. When were the current savings amount limits in relation to financial assessments for non-residential social care originally set (as in, what year)? 2. When were the current income limits in relation to financial assessments for non-residential social care originally set (as in, what year)?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400410811
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland cloud hosting services: FOI release

I wish to submit a request to the organisation around their hosting contract(s) with 3rd party providers. The type of contract I wish to see is below: 1. Dedicated hosting- Managed environment 2. Co-Location- hosting allows a business to still own their own server equipment; however, instead of storing it in their o...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.10 s.4 s.5

Published: 2024-06-05
Reference: FOI/202400395544
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister attending the memorial service for the late Alistair Darling: FOI release

Any electronic or postal correspondence that the Scottish Government holds regarding the First Minister attending the memorial service for the late Alistair Darling on 19 December 2023.

FOI released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.31 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-05
Reference: FOI/202300390476
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A96 Raigmore Inverness work records: EIR release

Street work notice/ opening notice for outside Seafield of Raigmore A96 Inverness IV2 7BS going back as far as possible.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-04
Reference: FOI/202400398700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Provision of Interim Staff Services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 July 2023 – 30 September 2023 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer...

FOI withheld 80 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-04
Reference: FOI/202400398266
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Provision of Interim catering and admin Staff Services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North/South]. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 July 2023 – 30 September 2023 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for ...

FOI withheld 80 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-04
Reference: FOI/202400398269
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Bankruptcy Restriction Orders (BRO) evidence used as productions: FOI release

of all the Bankruptcy Restriction Orders (BRO) imposed and Bankruptcy Restriction Undertakings (BRU) accepted from 1st April 2008 to the 27th November 2013, how many contained criminal evidence (case related information) as productions. of all the Bankruptcy Restriction Orders (BRO) imposed and Bankruptcy Restriction U...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400411394
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) spend on office supplies: FOI release

Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years. 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024 Start date & duration of Contract? Is there an extension clause in the contract and, if so, the duration of the extension? Has a decision been made yet on whether the contrac...

FOI released 75 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1S s.25(1)

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400410738
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland social media management: FOI release

Request for information 1: Do you use a social media management platform? Request for information 2: If so, what tools do you use? Request for information 3: What is your annual spend on a Social media management tool? Request for information 4: What dates does your contract with your current supplier end ( month & ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400410280
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of citizens who were refused discharge from their Protected Trust Deed (PTD) from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2024: FOI release

How many citizens were refused discharge from their Protected Trust Deed (PTD) from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2024? Can this info also show how many cases belonged to each Insolvency Practitioner. How much money was ingathered from citizens who failed to be discharged for their PTD from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2024? If possible,...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.16

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400410736
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) telephony systems and storage providers: FOI release

1. Telephony and UC/ Collaboration a. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place b. When is your contract renewal date? c. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? d. Do you use Unified Communications or Collaboration tools , if so which ones? 2. Microsoft a) What Micros...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.3B s.3D

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400411441
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications systems and providers: FOI release

Mobile phones: Who is your current mobile phone provider? How many mobile connections? When is the contract up for renewal? How long do you contract for (24 or 36 months)? The email address of the primary contact for this contract? SIP Trunking: Have you implemented SIP? If yes, when does the contract expire? Who is...

FOI released 70 score 10 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400411587
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications pertaining to gas contracts: FOI release

Communication with these (* listed below) related to contracts between them and the Scottish Government Bord Gáis Energy British Gas Centrica Business Solutions Centrica Energy Centrica Hive Dyno Rod PH Jones

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400412743
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Education Scotland Key GDPR requirements: FOI release

Information on key GDPR requirements specifically: Please advise who are Education Scotland’s ‘customers’, ‘stakeholders’ and ‘end users’? Please list individually under each heading – customers or stakeholders – what specific companies, agencies, third parties is being referred to?

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

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400411242
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information relating to Child Disability Payment (CDP) applicants: FOI release

The number of CDP applicants who died prior to the approval of their application in 2022 and in 2024. The date of when each applicant had applied for CDP. The date each application was approved. The date Social Security Scotland were informed about the applicant's death.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400410007
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector