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

Scottish Government hospitality services for 2020-21 broken down by directorate: FOI release

You asked for the full cost to the Scottish Government for hospitality services for the financial year 2020-2021 broken down by the following directorates: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate Budget and Public Spending Directorate Chief Economist Directorate Chief Medical Officer Directorate Chief Nursing Officer...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2024-01-19
Reference: FOI/202300383919
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to S6W-09312, S6W-09314, S6W-09315: EIR review

All correspondence relating to the following written questions: S6W-09312 S6W-09314 S6W-09315 I have concluded that a different decision should be substituted. As the information you requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.38 s.40 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-19
Reference: EIR/202300340781 Review of 202200333311
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI review

Any internal or external correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 sent between September 2021 to March 28, 2022.

FOI withheld 80 score 130 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-19
Reference: FOI/202300337922 Review of 202200324638
Directorate
Topic

Funding and support in kind given to the Association of Directors of Education Scotland in 2020, 2021 and 2022: FOI release

How much funding and support in kind (office space etc) the Scottish Government gave to the Association of Directors of Education Scotland in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Accounting for all monies given- i.e. what was it for (and if over tendering thresholds to please share the actual tender documents and submissions).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-19
Reference: 202300339797
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lobbying in Scotland meeting minutes with energy companies: EIR review

I have looked at the Scottish Lobbying Register and would like to ask you if you could provide minutes or any other information you may have regarding what was discussed in these meetings. With specific consideration of whether the Scottish Government hold records of meetings between Ivan McKee and: 01/11/2021 with B...

FOI/EIR not held 40 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-01-18
Reference: EIR/202300363762 Review of 202300344585
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Housing Market Review Q1 2023: FOI release

The calculations and modelling which support the claim in the Scottish Housing Market Review Q1 2023 that a 415 basis point increase in interest rates is estimated to increase the monthly payment by around £370 per month for the average new variable rate mortgage and by around £200 per month for the average outstanding...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-18
Reference: 202300364752
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Building and fire safety working group: EIR review

Provide the update SG Officials provided on the Single Building Assessment (SBA), including any notes, briefings and slides circulated or prepare. Detail the make-up of the buildings included in the pilot phase which illustrates the "range of different building sizes and issues to ensure the SBA process is robust". Pro...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-18
Reference: EIR/202200308093 Review of 202200293106
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pausing of the Super Sponsor Scheme: FOI review

A copy of any information which directly led to the Scottish Government's decision to pause the Super Sponsor Scheme in July 2022. Please include all internal correspondence, correspondence with stakeholders, phone calls, handwritten notes or other such documentation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-18
Reference: FOI/202200328964 Review of 202200317018
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland employees working remotely: FOI release

I am seeking an update on figures provided in FOI/202100264794: The number of employees in your organisation and, of these, the number able to perform their work remotely (i.e., not those who are front-line workers) and the number who have started returning to in person work. Can you provide figures up to Sept 2022 a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.27(1)

Published: 2024-01-18
Reference: 202300355791
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland Authorised Officer visits: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of complaints received by Social Security Scotland regarding Authorised Officers visiting premises to “make inquiries, question people or collect evidence”. Request for information 2: The total number of visits to premises by Authorised Officers since 2019. If possible, please p...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.35(1)

Published: 2024-01-18
Reference: FOI/202300384044
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Grant/service level agreement for delivery of Fuel insecurity Fund: FOI release

The grant contract/service level agreement for the delivery of the Fuel Insecurity Fund by third sector delivery partners, namely Advice Direct Scotland (ADS), the Fuel Bank Foundation and the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), along with the management information reports submitted to the Scottish Gov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-01-18
Reference: 202300340058
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence to and from General Teaching Council for Scotland: FOI release

All John Swinney's correspondence to and from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and their staff and/or Council members (including email, letter or any other communications which includes text, WhatsApp or any other means , and including a search of deleted items and all servers). The correspondence can b...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-18
Reference: 202300355111
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings of the Transport Minister in August 2022: FOI review

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with CMAL on Au...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202300342767 Review of 202200331302
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fundamental rights to air weapon owners: FOI review

I understand your frustration and disappointment with your application result for CashBack Phase 6. I can reassure you that this is no reflection on Achieve More Scotland’s current project work in Phase 5 or your wider community work which is highly regarded and successful. I understand that you are not satisfied with...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.43 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202300344836 Review of 202300337177
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government’s Pay Supplement Policy applicable to procurement posts: FOI review

Details of the Scottish Government's policy on Procurement pay supplements.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202300347582 Review of 202300343501
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Salmon and Grilse catch from 29 rivers to Lochs Linnhe and Fyne: EIR review

Information on salmon and grilse catch from 29 rivers in the following two loch systems – Linnhe and Fyne.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: EIR/202300350291 Review of 202300345464
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Humanitarian aid funding for Gaza: FOI release

'Please advise the amount of financial support provided for Gaza and which body received that financial support'.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202300385674
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ministerial meetings about deposit return scheme: EIR review

You asked for a review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) of FoI 202200279512 on Deposit Return Scheme meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202200301733 Review of 202200279512
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Child Disability Payment (CDP) to Adult Disability Payment (ADP) application statistics: FOI release

The following information for the time period 1 July 2022 to 1 July 2023. Request for information 1: The number of individuals in receipt of Child Disability Payment that did not apply for Adult Disability Payment before their 18th birthday. Request for information 2: The number of individuals in receipt of Child Disa...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202300383182
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Evidence of where surgical masks provided to staff and patients protect against viruses: FOI review

Please can you provide evidence of where these surgical masks provided to staff and patients protect against viruses? I look forward to receiving the scientific studies that evidence this protection against viruses

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202300355858 Review of 202300344888
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Timeline of Scottish Government/UK Government correspondence leading to section 35 order: FOI review

A copy of the minutes of the meeting that was held the day before Stage 3 of the [Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland)] Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202300358093 Review of 202300352517
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

2022 exam appeals - internal communications: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) originally submitted on 19 May: Please release the following information regarding the 2022 exam appeals: All internal communication involving the following: Ministers Special Advisers Communic...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202300357586 Review of 202200328831
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Electronic monitoring compliance statistics: FOI release

The compliance rate for all individuals fitted with an electronic device. The compliance rate for all individuals fitted with an electronic device as a condition of court bail. The compliance rate for all individuals fitted with an electronic device as a condition of court bail as a result of court order. The complianc...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202300383098
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Meeting with CEO of Mowi ASA: EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to then Minister Fergus Ewing prior to his meeting with Mowi CEO Ivan Vindheim on the 26th November 2019. Can you also please provide a list of all attendees and the agenda for the meeting.

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

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202300383329
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sexual abuse in Scottish football: FOI review

Information regarding the role of Ministers and the Scottish Government in decision making around historic sex abuse in football and their relationship with Police Scotland on these issues. As well as seeking a review of the answers to specific questions in your original request, you also asked: "During the Covid emerg...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.5

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202200295143 Review of 202200289175
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector