Scottish Government FOI Index

Affordable Housing Supply Programme co-ordination: FOI release

Provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Co-ordination Group meeting and agendas for all meetings since November 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200332320
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All internal correspondence regarding FOI 202200313781: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Marine Scotland, and Special Advisers) email correspondence discussing the responses to the previous FOI request FOI/202200313781

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200330326
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland's offshore wind potential: EIR release

1) Internal correspondence within the Scottish Government either as part of the response to press requests for comment about the statistic relating to Scotland having 25% of Europe's offshore wind potential, linked to a These Island's report. This should include official, special adviser, and ministerial comment/sign o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200329615
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Calculation of 2010 figure for offshore wind potential: EIR release

A Scottish Government spokesperson is quoted as saying that "the figure [of 25 per cent of Europe's offshore wind potential] was correct when first calculated in 2010. Under FOISA, please provide the source/s underpinning that 2010 calculation and the workings that produced this figure. a list of Scottish Government p...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200330552
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Springfield Properties proposed development in Drumnadrochit: EIR release

"I'd like to see all documents and communication relating to Springfield Properties and their proposed development in Drumnadrochit that the Scottish Government have dealt with."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 3 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200325090
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Housing, Public sector

River Earn sea trout catch statistics: EIR release

"I have looked at the data available via your website and managed to find data on Earn salmon catches for seasons 2017 to 2021. However, I struggled to find anything accessible relating to sea trout. Can you assist me by providing the information for both caught and released sea trout for the same period; or direct me ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200326954
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Due diligence on Liberty Steel business plan for Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks: FOI release

Please provide me with a copy of the due diligence carried out by Ernst and Young in 2016 on Liberty’s financial standing and business plan to take over the Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200320853
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

A96 Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass) dualling scheme: EIR release

1. All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, dates and notes of meetings and telephone conversations, between 16 February 2021 and the present day betweenTransport Scotland officials and Scottish Government officials regarding thetimeline, funding, construction and delivery of the A96 Inverness to Nairn (includin...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200324323
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence received regarding South Lanarkshire College: FOI release

"Copies of all correspondence received by the Scottish Government and its ministers in relation to South Lanarkshire College from Jan 1 2022 to October 14 2022".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200324850
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with French think tanks: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson for his meeting/dinner with French think tanks on 4 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting/dinner...This should include all material prepared for Mr Robertson in preparation for the meeting/din...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202300339801
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Neil Gray meeting with Ukrainian Consul: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his meeting / video conference with the Ukrainian Consul General on 28 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements. https://...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202300339763
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vehicles currently in the fleet: FOI release

Registration number, make and model of all vehicles currently on our fleet and for all vehicles sold between 27/11/2021 and 13/11/2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200331828
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: FOI release

Information on the total amounts received under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 for the financial years 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2021/22.

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200317808
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Parliamentary Question S6W-09495: EIR release

“For any and all correspondence relating the drafting of the PQ [S6W-09495]. Given the decision letter was issued 27/07/22, and the question was submitted 30/06/2022 asking when the decision was made, and itself was answered 15 days prior to the decision, it would be fair to assume that the handling report would focus ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200319266
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Housing, Public sector

Mairi McAllan MSP meetings: EIR release

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: Mairi McAllan's meeting with the Church...

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

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300338446
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Keith Brown, Deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party, meetings: FOI release

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: Keith Brown's meetings with Scottish Po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300338448
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A835 Garve Village traffic survey results: EIR release

"How many vehicles were travelling between 41-45mph in the 40mph zone, 46-50mph in the 40mph zone, and over 50mph in the 40mph zone during the October 2022 traffic survey undertaken on the A835 through Garve Village please?"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300339686
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Staff organogram of Education Reform, Early Learning and Childcare and Learning Directorate: FOI release

A staff organogram of the Education Reform Directorate, Early Learning and Childcare Directorate & Learning Directorate including the following information: Directorate Unit Reporting Senior Post Grade Payscale Minimum (£) Payscale Maximum (£) Generic Job Title Professional/Occupational Group I would appreciate this ...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200332253
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Legal action and costs: FOI release

1) The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (I.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date) 1a) Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. 1b) If possible, please provide the final settlement or damages or othe...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200332628
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

George Adam's (SNP) meeting: FOI release

1) 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 meeting: 1a) George Adam's meeting with Daren F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200331316
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kate Forbes' (MSP) meetings: FOI release

1) 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: 1a) Kate Forbes' meeting with Mark Lo...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200331293
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Grants awarded for Biomass heating systems: EIR release

“I would like to request information relating to Scottish Government grants made for biomass heating between 01/01/2020 and today. In particular I would like to know financial amounts as well as the reason for the grants”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300337848
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Small Business Research Initiatives (SBRI) funding: FOI release

Details of funding provided by Scottish Government to Small Business Research Initiative for various projects in HEALTHCARE sector in last 10 years.

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200309028
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Appointments to the board of Caledonian MacBrayne: FOI release

1. The appointments policy for the board of David MacBrayne Limited. 2. Documents which suggest or explain why the Scottish Government has again failed to advertise vacancies for that board in the actual Outer Hebrides area. 3. Documents written by civil servants, other officials and/or board members which include any ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200332286
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staff headcount and wage bill: FOI release

Information for each of the following financial years; 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22: • The number of staff working at the organisation in each of these financial years • The total wage bill for each of these years. Please also provide me with the current headcount of staff.

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200333602
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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