Scottish Government FOI Index

21,947releases indexed

39,612attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,152partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,152 unclear 7,212 not held 3,084 released 1,545 already published 674 cost limit 611 clarification 350 withheld 242 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4973 s.20 4292 s.34(1) 3613 s.39(2) 3491 s.30 2904 s.17(1) 2786 s.25(1) 2401 s.10(4) 1993 s.11(2) 1576 s.29(1) 1184 s.2 1162 s.3 913

Timeline

2026-07 83 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 1,284 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 968 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 926 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 646 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 634 releases · 25.8 avg days

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21,947 matching releases

Ferries - 801, 802 ports: FOI release

How many of the ports will not be able to accommodate hull 802 and the Glen Sannox until they are adapted? And which ones will be able to receive them? List of which ones can and which ones can’t for both ships. How much is it estimated the works to adapt the ports will cost if there are plans to adapt them and which o...

FOI already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200321337
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Costs associated with the work at the RABT: EIR release

I would like to understand the costs associated with the work at the RABT because there have been a number of conflicting reports about costs. I would like to know the following costs, but I am happy to be provided with sub totals if the specific breakdown of costs are summarised differently as long as they include all...

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

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200327472
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings held regarding health board funding: FOI release

How many meetings there has been between the Scottish Government and each health board regarding plans and funding since the announcement on June 2nd. When the Scottish Government expects to finalise how much each health board will receive of the £50 million. If a decision about the amount of money each health board wi...

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200316537
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Engagement and correspondence with Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development and Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of Historic Environment Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil ...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328118
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings and correspondence with National Galleries Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of National Galleries Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise)...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328121
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Emergency Budget Review reprioritising £70m from social care and National Care Service spending: FOI release

In the Emergency Budget Review, the Scottish Government states it is reprioritising £70m from social care and National Care Service spending, specifically "Continuing to progress the commitment to fair work and adult social care, with a oneoff saving released this financial year as we work with stakeholders on delivery...

FOI released 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328367
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Public sector

CO2 emissions emitted in Scotland vs the rest of the world: EIR release

You asked what share (in percent) of CO2 emissions are emitted in Scotland vs the rest of the world. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulatio...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200329870
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Food Safety Officer's Report from inspection at Sofia's Corstorphine: EIR release

A copy of the Food Safety Officer's Report from inspection at Sofia's Corstorphine, 44 St John's Rd, EH12 6PA on the 7th Sept 2022. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with you...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200330351
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Peatland repairs with the help of funding from Peatland Action: EIR release

For the financial years 2020-21 and 2021-22, please provide: How many hectares of peatland were repaired or rejuvenated with the help of funding from Peatland Action (NatureScot)? What was the total number of projects funded by Peatland Action (NatureScot)? What was the total overall value of the projects funded by Pe...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200332334
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish waste management capacity: EIR release

Whether the Scottish Government anticipates the need to export any waste to England to meet the gap in Scottish waste management capacity expected at the time when the 2025 landfill ban on biodegradable municipal waste comes into effect. If it does, please share any estimations held by the Scottish Government or releva...

FOI/EIR released 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200333305
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Maintenance costs of the A83 Rest and Be Thankful (2018-2022): EIR release

A breakdown from 2018 to 2022 showing how much has been spent on management and maintenance of the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your reque...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200329424
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COVID special leave granted to NHS Scotland staff: FOI release

When on Covid Special Leave after testing positive for Covid were NHS Scotland staff paid sick leave based on the previous 3 months at work, as set out in Scale of Allowances Section 14.4 of the NHS Scotland Policies? Did section 14.4 Scale of Allowances from the NHS Scotland Policies still apply to NHS staff absent o...

FOI unclear 55 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence s.14

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200333874
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding awarded to homeless charities: FOI release

Breakdown of all monies being paid to asylum seekers, support for housing, benefits and extras, the number of hotels the Scottish Government is using to house them and confirmation as to whether the Scottish Government is paying to heat these hotels. In your clarification of 15 December, you also asked for the total a...

FOI transferred 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200334079
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development engagement with Creative Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gray exchang...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200327181
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture engagement with Creative Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Angus...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200327184
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture engagement with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) h...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328125
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with National Galleries Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of National Galleries Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gr...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328127
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Emergency Budget Review education projects: FOI release

Please break down the £30m of reduction in spend by project. Please set out where the £10m has been saved and provide information on why the spend was not needed this year.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328352
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Population health re-phased budget: FOI release

In the Emergency Budget Review, the Scottish Government states it is reprioritising £13m by rephasing a commitment to double investment in sport, specifically " Re-phasing of commitment to double investment in sport, reprioritisation of health improvement spending. Please set out exactly what within the population heal...

FOI unclear 50 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328376
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents or information on the potential impact on Scots from the cost-of-living crisis: FOI release

Any reports, briefings, presentations, or other documents or information such as polling and analysis, on the potential impact on Scots from the cost-of-living crisis, sent to the finance secretary, first minister, deputy first minister, or ministers with responsibility for social security from April 1, 2022 to date.

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200329525
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Spend by Scottish Government promoting interlinked smoke and fire alarms: FOI release

Please tell me how much money was spent by the Scottish Government on promoting the change in law which meant all homes had have interlinked smoke and fire alarms by 1st February 2021, before it was delayed in December 2020, broken down by type of marketing tool (e.g door to door leaflet, television ad, promoted posts ...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200329803
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Document regarding Ferguson Marine contract offering for the building of new ferries: EIR release

With regard to the document confirming which Scottish minister agreed to proceed with offering Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited a contract for the building of new ferries in October 2015 has been located and provided to Parliament". You asked for the following information: 1) Where the document was found, specifica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 136 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200303955
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government media and social media expenditure for 2022: FOI release

The Scottish Government media and social media expenditure for 2022, with expenditure broken down for television, radio , newspapers, and social media companies.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200329888
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Organisations which receive funding/grants which aid BSL users: FOI release

You asked for information on charities and businesses who aid deaf British Sign Language users, specifically on which of the named organisations below received funds/grants from the Scottish Government in 2021/2022. BDA Institute of BSL NRCPD Sign Health Signature NDCS RNID RAD

FOI unclear 50 score 57 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200331929
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on Transport Scotland's telephone systems: FOI release

What telephone system does the organisation use? How many users use the telephone system? Is the telephone system cloud based? When will the organisation next review their telephony contracts? Who is the main network provider the organisation uses for its mobile phones? How many employees have a mobile phone supplied b...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200329892
Directorate
Topic: Public sector