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

Damage to Low Emission Zone signage in Scotland: FOI release

1) On how many occasions has Transport Scotland been made aware of damage to Low Emission Zone signage, road markings and fixed enforcement infrastructure around/in Glasgow since June 1st 2023? If you could please break this information down on a monthly basis. 2) On how many occasions has Transport Scotland been made...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400398058
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rural Payments and Inspections Division screening opinions for restructured land: EIR release

Can the Scottish Government provide the number of screening opinions carried out by the rural payments and inspections division on work done by farmers to restructure land across Scotland? This data should include the number of times an environmental impact assessment has been required for land levelling/restructuring ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400398283
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding of the new Belford Hospital in Fort William: FOI release

The capital funding cost of the new Belford Hospital in Fort William as of the 14th of February 2024.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400399134
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing intelligent road studs: EIR release

Please provide the following answers in relation to the "intelligent" road studs which are currently being installed on the approaches to the Queensferry Crossing. a. What is the total construction costs for the project? b. How many of these studs will be installed on completion? c. What are the approx. dimensions a...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: EIR/202400401940
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Loss and theft of work-related mobile phones: FOI release

Using Freedom of Information laws, could you please answer the following questions: 1. In the 25 years since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened how many government ministers and/or cabinet secretaries (including first ministers and deputy first ministers) have ever lost their work-related mobile phone? 2. In the ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400397696
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Request of costs involved in the eDevelopment service: EIR release

How much the eDevelopment service (online planning application submission service) costs: i. the Scottish Government, ii. each local authority, and iii. in total per year to run?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400402190
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Advertising spend by the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. You asked for advertising spend by the Scottish Government broken down by media outlet for each of the last three financial years. Please include both print and broadcast outlets. 2. Details of all payments made to Newsquest in the same time period, broken down by year.

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400391972
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

2023/24 Revenue Share Scheme proposal: FOI release

Information relating to the 2023/24 Revenue Share Scheme proposal that has been put to Transport Scotland from Scotrail for approval. ScotRail Head of Employee Relations communicated on 4th January that this had been sent over and a response was due from Transport Scotland in due course. Given this is now 9 weeks ago I...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400403202
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Building a New Scotland series website downloads: FOI release

In March, the SG published its eleventh paper as part of the ‘Building a New Scotland’ series. Please provide the number of downloads for each paper on the SG website.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400402847
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Building a new Scotland, Public sector

Upgrading maternity services at Raigmore Hospital: FOI release

The amount spent so far on upgrading maternity services at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400404907
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel costs: FOI release

The total cost to the Scottish taxpayer for providing the "free" Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel (per region). Also how much this has affected the rise in antisocial behaviour in City / Town centres since being introduced.

FOI not held 40 score 3 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400403757
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Solihull Approach Online: FOI release

I would like to submit the following information request on the Solihull Online Approach for parents. The total amount spent by the Scottish Government in providing this service to all.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400399354
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Road closures on A9 North from Inverness to Scrabster: EIR release

Thank you for your request of 22 November and subsequent clarification dated 22 December under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). Your request The details of road closures for the A9 Inverness to Scrabster Thurso and the A99 Latheron to Wick from Jan 2023 to December 2023. Include numbe...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202300391003
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Teacher Pension Scheme: FOI release

A list of any Scottish independent schools that have declared their intention to leave the Scottish Teacher Pension Scheme and to enter phased withdrawal.

FOI released 70 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400401026
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

NHS Pension Scheme Transfers: FOI release

How many members of the NHS pension scheme (1995) transferred to the 2008 scheme at the point of the first choice exercise and how many transferred from 1995 to 2008 scheme at the point of Choice 2?

FOI transferred 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400402686
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Quality and Improvement section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget: FOI release

1. A description of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget is for. 2. A breakdown of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget is spent on generally. 3. A breakdown of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of h...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400400423
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

State Pension Payments: FOI release

Since 5th May 2011, has the Scottish Government ever sought legal advice on who would be legally responsible for paying the state pension in an independent Scotland? In other words: has advice been sought on the question of whether a continuing UK Government would have a legal obligation to pay the state pension to peo...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400403372
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Building a new Scotland, Public sector

Budget reduction in the provision of affordable homes: FOI release

Please quantify the budget reduction in the provision of affordable homes announced within the budget. I believe the figure reported in the press is £196 million but, I would like this confirmed via a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400403192
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Funding Coronation Medals for Scottish Fire & Rescue Employees: FOI release

If the Scottish Government is funding Coronation Medals for Scottish Fire & Rescue Employees?

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400404911
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Claimants on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

Number of outstanding claimants on the whole of the AWPR project as of 17th January 2024 who have not had their compensation completed?

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

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400394116
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Office Space: FOI release

1. Any minutes in which: the reduction of office space the reduction of the Scottish Government estate specifically in relation to the work of civil servants is discussed. 2. The text, methodology, strategy or framework employed by the Scottish Government when deciding what parts of the estate are to be retained. 3. ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.12

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300390589
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Effects of air and noise pollution: EIR release

Regarding your previous correspondence, and your follow up email of 4 January 2024, in relation to the antisocial use of loud engines and exhausts fitted on motorbikes, but also on some cars.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.6(1) s.20 s.10(4) s.19 s.54 s.97

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300390529
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Ministers expenses allowance: FOI release

1) The expense allowance granted to Scottish Ministers for meals and entertaining and; 2) The number of Ministers that frequent Tom’s Kitchen Commercial Quay, Leith and the subsequent claims made for that establishment through the allowance procedure,

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202400391475
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture(SASA) Translation, Interpretation and language services costs: FOI release

Please provide me with the following information for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. All expenditure made by your organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services. Please provide the aggregated total spent by your organisation and then, i...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300391308
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister and Net Zero Secretary attendance at Cop28 in the United Arab Emirates: FOI release

You asked for "all minutes, details and briefing notes of meetings held by First Minister Humza Yousaf and Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan while at Cop28 in the United Arab Emirates", noting that these should include "who was met, which companies or organisations the First Minister and Net Zero Secretary met with and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202400401966
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector