Scottish Government FOI Index

21,871releases indexed

39,500attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,118partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,118 unclear 7,200 not held 3,070 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4936 s.20 4282 s.34(1) 3595 s.39(2) 3483 s.30 2881 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1989 s.11(2) 1573 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1159 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-07 7 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 924 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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21,871 matching releases

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Norway: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Norway on 9 June 2022 and returned 10 June 2022: 1. On 9 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Norway did he fly to? 2. On 10 June 2022, from what airport in Norway did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388565
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Poland: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Poland in March 2022: 1. What airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Poland did he fly to? 2. From what airport in Poland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388566
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Referral to the independent advisers by First Minister: FOI release

Has the First Minister made any referrals to the independent advisers on the ministerial code since his appointment? If so, can you provide any details?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202400392691
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Belgium: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Belgium on 28 November 2022 and returned 1 December 2022: 1. On 28 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Belgium did he fly to? 2. On 1 December 2022 from what airport in Belgium did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389501
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Small Business, Trade and Innovation trip to Norway: FOI release

Richard Lochhead flew to Norway on 9 May 2022 and returned 11 May 2022: 1. On 9 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Norway did he fly to? 2. On 11 May 2022, from what airport in Norway did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389510
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister trip to Italy: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Italy on 20 June 2022 and returned 22 June 2022: 1. On 20 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Italy did she fly to? 2. On 22 June 2022, from what airport in Italy did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389476
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Animal welfare within Aquaculture and Fisheries: EIR release

Are there any examples of the COGP being used as evidence in a prosecution under section 24 of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006? Are there any examples of prosecutions for welfare offences against farmed fish in Scotland?0 Would the Scottish Government adopt the COGP under Section 7 of the Aquaculture ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.24 s.7 s.25 s.20 s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202400395258
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Expenses incurred in maintaining and updating the Common Financial statement: FOI release

Provide a total annual cost for running and up-dating the common financial tool, and who pays this?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389026
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to India: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to India on 3 December 2022 and returned 8 December 2022: 1. On 3 December 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in India did he fly to? 2. On 8 December 2022, from what airport in India did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389503
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Ireland: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Ireland on 20 October 2022 and returned 21 October 2022: 1. On 20 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Ireland did he fly to? 2. On 21 October 2022 from what airport in Ireland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389499
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Former Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Netherlands: FOI release

Michael Matheson flew to Netherlands on 9 May 2022 and returned 10 May 2022: 1. On 9 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Netherlands did he fly to? 2. On 10 May 2022, from what airport in Netherlands did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389511
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Sustrans Places for Everyone funding criteria and equality impacts: FOI release

You asked for a range of information in relation to Sustrans’ delivery of the Places for Everyone Programme.

FOI not held 65 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300378740
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Belgium: FOI release

Michael Matheson flew to Belgium on 24 October 2022 and returned 25 October 2022: 1. On 24 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Belgium did he fly to? 2. On 25 October 2022, from what airport in Belgium did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389509
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Japan: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Japan on 15 April 2023 and returned 30 April 2023: 1. What airports did he fly from and fly into for the duration of his trip, including return flights?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389483
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Statistics on MAP bankruptcy cases being awarded and post- discharge FAB being granted: FOI release

Information on, MAP bankruptcy cases being awarded and a subsequent post discharge FAB being granted, before the 10-year MAP application period.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300390780
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Japan and South Korea: FOI release

Michael Matheson flew to Japan and South Korea on 19 November 2022 and returned 25 November 2022: 1. What airports did he fly from and fly into for the duration of his trip, including return flights?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389512
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information on Community Payback Orders: FOI release

1. The number of people who have appeared in Scottish Courts who have been given Community Payback, ordered by the court in the calendar year 2022. 2. The number of those identified in (1) above who have completed their Community Payback in compliance with what the Court ordered in the same calendar year of 2023. Aft...

FOI clarification 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388656
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Germany: FOI release

Mr Gray flew to Italy on 24 May 2022 and returned 25 May 2022: 1. On 24 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Germany did he fly to? 2. On 25 May 2022, from what airport in Germany did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389496
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy trip to Denmark and Finland: FOI release

Kate Forbes flew to Denmark and Finlay on 26 April 2022 and returned 28 April 2022: 1. What airports did she fly from and fly into for the duration of her trip, including return flights?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389460
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party trip to Falkland Islands: FOI release

Keith Brown flew to Falkland Islands on 9 November 2022 and returned 15 November 2022: 1. On 9 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Falkland Islands did he fly to? 2. On 15 November 2022, from what airport in Falkland Islands did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland d...

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389518
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

A9 Perth to Inverness dualling programme: EIR release

Alex Neil, former Infrastructure Minister, told Holyrood's Citizen Participation Committee today: "On 28 May 2012 I received a detailed memorandum addressed to me and Keith Brown, who was my deputy as the minister for housing and transport. “Annex D gives the outline programme bit by bit for the completion of the A9.”...

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

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300379411
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 auction: EIR release

Please provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers and Civil Servants) and the UK Government, which mentions the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 auction, from 1st September 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300375388
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of "Building a New Scotland" Project: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI request with regards to the series of 9 papers published by the Scottish Government titled "Building a New Scotland". Specifically, I would like to know the following: 1. How much did the project (e.g. commission, research and publication of the 9 papers) cost in total, and how long did i...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202400391532
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Huawei: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Huawei from February 15 2022 to the present' (04 October 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300379322
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 auction 2: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) and representatives from industry or academia, which mentions the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 auction, from 1st September 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300375390
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector