Scottish Government FOI Index

22,647releases indexed

40,488attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,388partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-30newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,388 unclear 7,405 not held 3,241 released 1,581 already published 703 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) 2927 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1223 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-09 8 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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22,647 matching releases

Civil servants employed overseas: FOI release

How many civil servants are currently employed overseas, broken down by (a) directorate, (b) pay grade and (c) country in which they are employed? Can I also please have their job titles if possible?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400392654
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Work and skills

Road traffic incidents on A9 between Stirling and Inverness: FOI release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A9 between Stirling and Inverness between Jan 1st 2020 and Jan 1st 2023, delineated by year. a. On dual-carriageway sections. b. On non-dual-carriageway sections. 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A9 between Stirling and Inverness between Jan 1st 2020 a...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400393257
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Policing and prosecution of crimes associated with prostitution: FOI release

The following information relation to the policing and prosecution of crimes/offences associated with prostitution. A list of the crimes/offences associated with prostitution which are covered by the Scottish Government’s statistical bulletins on recorded crime and criminal proceedings (referred to below as ‘prostitut...

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383839
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ukraine Longer Term Resettlement Fund: FOI release

A copy of (a) How much has been allocated to local authorities through the £50 million Ukraine Longer Term Resettlement Fund? (b) To provide a breakdown of total grant provided to each local authority.

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

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300389680
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector, Ukraine

Beavers in the Spey catchment: EIR release

Copies of all relevant correspondence between the organisation and landowners and/or other public bodies that relates to the introduction of beavers into the Spey River catchment area. I am interested in all records held that were generated within the last 12 months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383746
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Energy and Environment briefing notes for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Gillian Martin, Minister and the Environment, before she appeared before Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 1 November 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383426
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information pertaining to minimum unit pricing: FOI Release

You asked for: 1. All correspondence received by the Scottish government by outside bodies, scientists and statisticians about the impact of minimum unit pricing between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings and reports prepared for ministers about increasing the minimum unit pricing from 50p between...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.29

Published: 2024-03-01
Reference: FOI/202300372377
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding provided to Ecosystem Fund: FOI Release

1. There was a round of funding provided by the Scottish Government’s Tech Ecosystem Team in Q1 2023 (DIGIT were a recipient of an award from this round of funding). However, we can see no record of any of the awards for this funding round, and note that you only referred to funding awards in 2021 and Q4 2023. Please c...

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

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202300388273
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Police pensions under the McCloud Remedy: FOI release

1. The number of police officers who retired prior to 1st October 2023 and are eligible for payment awards under the McCloud Remedy. 2. The number of officers who retired prior to 1st October 2023 who have now received their payment award under the McCloud Remedy.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400392915
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government electric vehicle fleet statistics: FOI release

1. The number of instances in which an EV vehicle has caught fire in each of the last five financial years (including 2023-2024)? 2. The number of instances in which an EV vehicle has broken down in each of the last five financial years (including 2023-2024)? 3. The number of EV vehicles currently in your fleet?

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400393953
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Talent Attraction and Migration information: FOI release

1. What is the SNP Government’s plan to attract professionals to live and work in Scotland? 2. What percentage of working age adults moving to Scotland from the rest of the UK are ‘professionals’? 3. What is the SNP Government’s plan to encourage future generations to aspire to success and higher salaries? 4. How do...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202300391337
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A83 emergency diversion route at the Rest and Be Thankful pass: EIR release

“Please may i request a list of suppliers, subcontractors and subcontractors involved with the upgrade the emergency diversion route for the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful pass. The parallel Old Military Road will be widened from largely single track to mainly two-way, apart from at hairpin bends at the north end. Wo...

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

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: EIR/202400393237
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Police Remedial Service Statements (RSS): FOI release

1. To date, how many remedial service statements (RSS) have been issued to police officers since 1/10/2023 and if any were issued to what type of member? 2. How many officers due a remedial service statement have died after retiral before receiving a remedial service statement?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400395100
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Police Pension Scheme and Remedy: FOI release

1. What measures have SPPA introduced since Oct 2023 to deal with concerns raised? 2. How long on average does it take to process and calculate an individual immediate detriment claim? 3. How many immediate detriment pensions have been paid to retired officers since Oct 2023? 4. Can the SPPA provide a guarantee that...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400394579
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment (ADP) applicants deaths prior receiving fund: FOI release

“In a Social Security Scotland document, under the heading Deaths of an Individual, it states: ‘A task will be automatically created if the client was receiving any benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions and the next of kin has notified the Tell us Once bereavement service. Once DWP have verified and input ...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400393787
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Homes for Ukraine Tariff Grants across the UK: FOI release

1. The UK Government's Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities provides details of the number of 'Homes for Ukraine' per-person TARIFF GRANTS (£10.5k) which have been provided to local authorities across the UK which support local authorities in their provision of wrap-around support to individuals and fami...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.12

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400393609
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Ukraine

First Minister's COP 28 travel: FOI release

1) What class of flight the first minister has booked to take him to and from COP28. 2) The cost of travel for the first minister to and from COP28. 3) If any of the first minister’s flights were chartered or private aircraft.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202300387839
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Razor Clam Trial: EIR release

1. "During the Razor Clam Trial from 23th August 2023 to 15th December 2023 how many Vessels have breached the terms and Conditions of the Trial?" 2. "What Action was taken against vessels found to be in breach of these Terms?"

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

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202300390037
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) language service costs: FOI release

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, if possible, please provi...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202400391540
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Disclosure Scotland Translation, Interpretation and language services cost: 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 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202300391291
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

National report on pupil attainment levels - Curriculum for Excellence: FOI release

You asked for confirmation as to whether the Scottish Government receive anonymised copies of SNSA and NSA data from the 32 Scottish Councils so that a National report can be produced on pupil attainment levels within the Curriculum for Excellence. Further, you asked if the Scottish Government compare or analyse the na...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202400396884
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government analysis and publication of National Standardised Assessments for Scotland (NSA): FOI release

You asked for information on the Scottish Governments publication strategy for the annual SNSA/NSA assessment data and whether the data will be compared to the Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence levels (ACEL) data.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202400396310
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) statistics in relation to "live" bankruptcy restriction investigations (BRI): FOI release

1. Covering the period 15th October 2013 to 25th November 2013, how many Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) did the AiB carry out in relation to "live" bankruptcy restriction investigations (BRI)? 2. Covering the period 26th November 2013 to the present day, how many Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) ha...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202400399647
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister meetings with Women's Health Champion: FOI release

How many occasions has the a) Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health and b) First Minister met with the Women’s Health Champion since her appointment?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202400396362
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Consent received from limited companies under Data Protection Act (DPA) for investigations: FOI release

1. Covering the period 15th October 2013 to 25th November 2013, how many valid consents were obtained from UK limited companies and formally recorded by the AiB in relation to the lawful processing of their confidential information for a "live" personal bankruptcy restriction investigation (BRI), as per the Data Protec...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202400399686
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector