Scottish Government FOI Index

22,097releases indexed

39,794attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,210partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-22newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,210 unclear 7,247 not held 3,119 released 1,551 already published 675 cost limit 616 clarification 356 withheld 245 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5010 s.20 4327 s.34(1) 3634 s.39(2) 3519 s.30 2917 s.17(1) 2813 s.25(1) 2416 s.10(4) 2011 s.11(2) 1586 s.29(1) 1189 s.2 1171 s.3 917

Timeline

2026-07 233 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 1,287 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 970 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 935 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 862 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 731 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 648 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 642 releases · 25.8 avg days

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22,097 matching releases

Communications and correspondence between all First Ministers of Scotland and the Government of Catalonia since October 2014: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications and correspondence between all First Ministers of Scotland and the Government of Catalonia since October 2014, and all minutes and notes taken of any telephone or email communications between all First Ministers of Scotland and the Government of Catalonia since October 2014.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2023-06-26
Reference: FOI/202300358636
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

First Minister engagement with Spanish Officials: FOI release

A list of meetings between First Minister Humza Yousaf and Spanish officials or politicians since his appointment as First Minister, and for all minutes and notes taken regarding the topics of Catalonia or Scottish independence if they were discussed.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-06-26
Reference: FOI/202300358651
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity Internal Market Act correspondence: EIR release

“Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful for a copy of all correspondence received by the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity from her officials on the process and application for an Internal Market Act exemption between January 2023 and the present day.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202300358557
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Lead teacher employment information: FOI release

The most up-to-date information on how many Lead Teachers have been employed in Scotland since 2019 as well as which Local Authorities have Lead Teachers as employees and whether these positions are at Divisional Level or School Level (primary/secondary).

FOI not held 40 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202300336970
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS): FOI release

All correspondence and publications relating to the Scottish government's links to the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS), including but not limited to any approach from the OECD offering participation in TALIS, any discussion among ministers and officials about participating in TALIS and any outsi...

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

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202300337030
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Deaf schooling and charities in Scotland: FOI release

1. The number of Deaf specific schools in Scotland (secondary & primary). Along with quantity of pupils per one. 2. The number of Main stream schools with deaf support departments in place and the pupils quantities. 3. The number of Deaf charities active in Scotland today. 4. Funding available for deaf charities fro...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.10

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200334919
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Secondary students enrolled in computing science related subjects: FOI release

Information related to secondary students studying computing science within Scotland for the past 5 academic years, including the current year and provided 6 specific questions relating to this. Question 1 - Please provide the total number of students in each year group (I.e. 1st Year\2nd Year\3rd Year etc.), who have...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202300339008
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Teachers by Pay Grade, Local Authority, and Working Pattern Status: FOI release

For each local authority area, a breakdown on the number of teachers employed at each SNCT salary point, Main Grade Scale, and would prefer if this were split into Primary and Secondary teachers and also into full-time and part-time staff.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202300340543
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Education Management Information System (SEEMiS) Early Years System: FOI release

You asked what the expected roll out date is for the SEEMiS Early Years System and why has it been delayed? 1. What is expected roll out date for the SEEMiS Early Years System? 2. Why has it been delayed?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202300340037
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Statistics on school exclusions: FOI release

Statistical information, by year, school level and school of all school exclusion that took place within the last 5 years.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202300345294
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Number of Education Psychologists across Scotland in 2023/24: FOI release

To find out how many educational psychologists there are in the whole of Scotland and how many there will be in 2024, and if any what would the reduction/addition be and the reasons why.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202300359034
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Statistics of Headteachers working in multiple schools: FOI release

1. The number of headteachers working in Scottish primary, secondary and special schools? 2. For each of the past 10 academic years, the number of headteachers working in multiple schools? You requested for this information to be broken down by primary, secondary and special schools.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202300359654
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Email correspondence between Scottish Government and Plaid Cymru: FOI release

The total number of e-mails sent between Scottish Government and Plaid Cymru e-mail accounts each year, starting from 30 March 2023 up to present day. The contents of these e-mails. If possible, details of who sent these e-mails. For example, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for XXX. And what date the email was ...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-06-21
Reference: FOI/202300360978
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fuel Bank Foundation service level agreement: FOI release

A copy of the service level agreement between the Scottish Government and the Fuel Bank Foundation in relation to the Fuel Insecurity Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-06-21
Reference: FOI/202300353154
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information relating to Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark: EIR release

Please provide any information on Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark since 17 April 2021 (i.e. since a FOI filed on that date: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi- 202100195003/). Please include any media lines, internal discussions, replies to journalists, Cabinet Briefings, emails, letters and o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-06-21
Reference: FOI/202200288263
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to UK Internal Market Act Exclusions: FOI release

1. Please could you supply me with all correspondence held by the Scottish Government from the UK Government that sets out implementation, guidance and exemption application procedures required by the Act, as set out here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/27/section/10/enacted 2. Please could you confirm the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10 s.18 s.2 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-06-21
Reference: FOI/202300357760
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Adult day services and respite services survey: FOI release

The letter and survey (including all questions and requests for information) Humza Yousaf sent to Health and Social Care Partnerships on the 25th of May 2022 about adult day services and respite services; and for you to be sent all the survey responses from Health and Social Care Partnerships and local authorities brok...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.33 6 attachments

Published: 2023-06-20
Reference: FOI/202200326204
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Vehicles not eligible to drive into the Glasgow Low Emission Zone: EIR release

How many vehicles does the Scottish Government have, as of today (1st June) that are not eligible to drive into the Glasgow Low Emission Zone? That includes any vehicle owned, leased or rented by the government that does not meet the following emission standards: Euro 4 for petrol vehicles Euro 6 for diesel vehicles ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-06-20
Reference: FOI/202300359678
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government vehicles that are ineligible for Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone: EIR release

How many cars which belong to the Scottish Government are ineligible for Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone which came into effect on 1 June 2023? Could you provide the number of cars which are ineligible and the total number of cars which belong to the Scottish Government.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-06-20
Reference: FOI/202300359857
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Ministerial fleet vehicles: FOI release

Information on the total number of ministerial vehicles used for official business by Scottish Government ministers. Please include the make and model and age of the total number of vehicles, broken down by year of car registration.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-06-20
Reference: FOI/202300360357
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister briefing prepared for appearance before Public Audit Committee: FOI release

1. The full briefing that the First Minister received for her appearance before the Public Audit Committee on 4 November 2022. This should include all the documents that the First Minister took into the committee room for her appearance. 2. All meetings that the First Minister held in advance of her appearance before ...

FOI unclear 80 score 152 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-06-19
Reference: FOI/202200328750
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Offshore investments expected to connect into Scotland: EIR release

“In July 2022, National Grid ESO published Pathway to 2030: A holistic network design to support offshore wind deployment for net zero. It recommended £54 billion of investments (£32 billion offshore and £22 billion onshore). Please provide any information held by the Scottish Government on the amount of these invest...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-06-19
Reference: FOI/202300355757
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Minister for Independence - Correspondence, Staff and Meetings: FOI release

1. All correspondence between the UK Government, Scottish government and civil servants regarding the minister for independence? 2. How many civil servants are working under him and how much are their salaries? Broken down by job title and Pay grade. 3. List of Mr Hepburn’s meetings since being appointed and minutes ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.1 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2023-06-19
Reference: FOI/202300357032
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Total spend of overseas allowances for staff: FOI release

How much money the government has spent on overseas allowances for staff from 2014 to 2023 so far, with a breakdown of where and when and why it was spent? Also, the number of staff each year. How can a staff member qualify for overseas allowance? How many staff members claim overseas allowance every year?

FOI released 70 score 11 working days correspondence meetings spending

Published: 2023-06-19
Reference: FOI/202300359685
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Events to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II costing £18.8m: FOI release

The chief secretary to the Treasury, John Glen, yesterday said that the events to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year cost the public an estimated £161.7m. In a written statement, it was estimated that the Scottish Government spent £18.8m out of this total. 1. Please can you break down exactly what the £18....

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17 s.12(1) s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2023-06-19
Reference: FOI/202300357516
Directorate
Topic: Public sector