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

Costs for external support and expertise in delivering employment equality: FOI release

For the period covered by the last 5 full financial years, can you please provide the names of the organisations government has paid [including Stonewall where applicable in paying the fees involved to enter their Workplace Equality Index] to provide advice, insight and expertise in making sure that the government’s wo...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300385114
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Independence money legal advice: FOI review

Has the Scottish Government taken legal advice about whether they can spend any more money on independence following the Supreme Court judgment? If so, can you supply that legal advice or when it will be announced? If not, why have you not sought legal advice on this matter? Has the Scottish government been threatened ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.36(1)

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202200333048
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport during Christmas and New Year recess in 2022/23: FOI release

It is my understanding that when a Cabinet Secretary is on annual leave, another Cabinet Secretary or Minister provides cover. As such, can I ask who was on duty to cover for Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, when he was on leave during Christmas and New Year recess in 2022/23.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300385407
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Framework: FOI release

information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Fair Start Scotland Employability Services 2018 Framework.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202300347508
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment done on Refugee Cruise Ships: FOI review

Was an environmental impact assessment was done on the level of emissions from housing refugees on the two cruise ships in Glasgow & Edinburgh - compared to housing them in a more environmentally friendly way? With the Scottish Government's stance on the environment I would like to know if any assessment was done prior...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.17

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202200335783
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Rural Payments relating to Kinrara estate: EIR release

With regard to Kinrara Estate in west Aviemore: The details of all Rural Payments made with respect to the land within the boundary map of the Kinrara Estate, which you helpfully provided in two overlapping maps (from north west to south east), with the shaded area denoting the estate land; The name of the organisatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202300342857
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Warmer Homes Scotland customer data: EIR release

The number of households Warmer Homes Scotland has (a) surveyed and (b) delivered energy efficiency measures to, for the years (i) 2021/22 and (ii)2022/23, and (iii) 2023/24 to date broken down by local authority area.

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

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300385222
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Recorded Police Warnings: FOI release

The reason for the discrepancy in 2021-22 Recorded Police Warnings (RPWs) issued according to a) the Scottish Government’s Criminal Proceedings 2021-22 statistics (20,239 RPWs) and b) Police Scotland’s Direct Measures Report from Q4 2022-23 which contains data from the 2021-22 financial year (19,695 RPWs). Please also ...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300385454
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Police Officer Retirals: FOI release

How may IHR police officer's who where retired from Police Scotland before the 1st October 2023 have been issued with there RSS statement for them to make a informed decision if to revert back to there legacy scheme as per the scope of the remedy.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300385321
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Health's scheduled meetings that have been cancelled since 19 February: FOI review

How many meetings and engagements originally scheduled within the window of 20 February 2023 - 27 March 2023 in the Cabinet Secretary for Health's Ministerial diary have been cancelled since 19 February?] I have concluded that a different decision should be substituted. Information is exempt under section 29(1)(d) if...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300345923 Review of 202300344594
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Disclosure Scotland contract award notice: FOI release

You asked for information about a Disclosure Scotland contract award notice. 1. What is the Start/End date for this contract? 2. What is the value of this contract? 3. Is this contract a renewal of a previous contract, if so, please provide the previous contract.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300386911
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Progression of R100: FOI release

1. How many premises have so far been connected through the R100 broadband scheme broken down by north, south and central lot please? 2. For the north lot, could this be broken down by constituency please? Please could this also be done for voucher uptake? 3. Please could you tell me the estimated number of properties ...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385225
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity’s briefing and speaking notes (19 January): EIR review

...the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity’s briefing and speaking notes for the Ministerial Statement given in the Scottish Parliament chamber on 19 January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: EIR/202300347055 Review of 202300342172
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adult disability payment claims: FOI release

Following information in relation to Adult Disability Payment change of circumstance reviews, and IT issues preventing Adult Disability Payment claims from being processed. 1. How many people's claims are currently being held up by Social Security Scotland IT issues. 2. How many people have waited six months or more fo...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.4

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384084
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Single Building Assessment for Lancefield Quay: EIR review

Disclose information relating to the Single Building Assessment report for Lancefield Quay in Glasgow and, the correspondence between the contractor and government about the preparation of the report.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.10(5)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: EIR/202300347383 Review of 202300342229
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland outstanding change of circumstance reviews: FOI release

1. The number of individual's ‘change of circumstances’ Social Security Scotland is currently reviewing. 2. The number of ‘change of circumstances’ Social Security Scotland is currently reviewing broken down by type of benefit (Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment etc) 3. The average review time (time it ...

FOI unclear 50 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300382935
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pardoning of witches: FOI review

You asked for review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: A full list of those affected by the decision who were convicted under the Witches Act. Any email, chat group, written correspondence, memos or reports associated with or referencing the dec...

FOI not held 70 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202200295186 Review of 202200286394
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bellwin Scheme applications: EIR release

1. How many (a) notes of interest regarding a potential claim and (b) applications has the Scottish Government received to the Bellwin Scheme in each year since 2011? Please provide a breakdown of these by (a) local authority, (b) the reason for the application, (c) how much was requested, (d) if applicable, how much d...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384051
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Update on programme of education and skills reform: FOI release

The list of individuals and groups the Cabinet Secretary consult prior to making the statement on education reform on the 7th of November 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384190
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Internal correspondence relating to FOIs 202200326847 and 202200320481: FOI review

Information on the handling report, case management information, and all internal correspondence relating to FOIs 202200326847 and 202200320481, both before and after issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300347388 Review of 202300342235
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Spend on education review, boards and advisory groups: FOI release

You asked for how much money has been spent on the following reviews, boards and advisory groups since 2015; National Qualifications experience 2020: rapid review Putting Learners at the Centre: Towards a Future Vision for Scottish Education It's Our Future - Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment: report...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384191
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Road Safety Scotland (RSS) resources in local authorities: EIR release

Information on the uptake of RSS resources in Local Authorities with and without Road Safety Officers.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384754
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministers work phone and tablets: FOI release

1. Make and model of work issued mobile phones and tablets, including details of any upgrades or replacements. 2. Any ICT help desk records relating to the upgrade, replacement, or backing up of mobile phones and tablets.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300383851
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

National Treatment Centres correspondence: FOI review

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers for the past six months relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 124 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200326416 Review of 202200316268
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Works at the A77 Dutch House Roundabout: EIR review

You asked for a review of your 14 April 2022 request for information: With regards to works at the A77 Dutch House Roundabout, and our previous correspondence of 6 April (ref 202200291154), the following: All communication, internal and external, from the 15/02/22 to 14/04/22 regarding the work at the A77 Dutch House...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202200297815 Review of 202200295026
Directorate
Topic: Public sector