Scottish Government FOI Index

22,204releases indexed

40,030attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,263partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-24newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,263 unclear 7,267 not held 3,132 released 1,563 already published 678 cost limit 618 clarification 359 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5043 s.20 4349 s.34(1) 3660 s.39(2) 3538 s.30 2937 s.17(1) 2833 s.25(1) 2440 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1198 s.2 1182 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 340 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 1,290 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days

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22,204 matching releases

Cavers East Lodge - Presence of Badger Setts and Mitigation: EIR release

Re Felling License Ref: FPA-7409 Please can you advise on any information Scottish Forestry holds regarding establishing the presence of badger setts in the above area of woodland, recently felled under license, and any mitigation activity that ensued?

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

Published: 2022-12-14
Reference: FOI/202200320244
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Breakdown of spending on Amazon Prime: FOI release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to request a breakdown of spending by the Scottish Government on Amazon Prime accounts for individual employees, as well as for departments and offices. If possible, I would like the spend broken down for each of the past five years.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-12-14
Reference: FOI/202200320616
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Project Partners of development of digital identity service: FOI release

1- The names of the project partners and or stakeholders involved with any voluntary contributions in the development of the digital identity service for Scotland?' 2- List the total amounts contributed by these project partners and or stakeholders? I would like to know the names of all stakeholders involved in the DIG...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-12-14
Reference: FOI/202200328754
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Revenue Budget for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: FOI release

You asked for the revenue budget provided to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in each year since it formed in 2013? What was the revenue budget for each legacy fire service in Scotland before the formation of the single service? If this can't be provided for Fife and Dumfries and Galloway because of provision throu...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-12-13
Reference: FOI/202200309921
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Tenders submitted for Marketing Services Framework (2022-26) for Lot 5 Market Research: FOI release

Can you provide me with a digital copy of the eleven tenders received for the Scottish Government's Marketing Services Framework 2022 -2026 in relation to Lot 5 Market Research Services?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2022-12-13
Reference: FOI/202200326562
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Various questions regarding Sporting Rates: FOI release

1. Tax revenue raised by sporting rates in Scotland 2016 to 2022; if possible broken down by region, land area, nature of sporting area (grouse moor/ deer forest etc.), and payer class (private individuals, government departments (e.g. MOD, Forestry & Land Scotland), Corporate entity, charities) - Preferably in Excel. ...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-12-12
Reference: FOI/202200327276
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost of MS Victoria to house Ukrainian refugees: FOI release

The "agreed cost the Scottish Government (The taxpayers) are paying for the MS Victoria per day/week/person" and "any additional costs that have been agreed to be paid over and above the set rate".

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1)

Published: 2022-12-12
Reference: FOI/202200315350
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector, Ukraine

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meeting with Amazon: 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. Lorna Slater's meeting with Jonat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-12-12
Reference: FOI/202200325489
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Legal right to modify the Ballyoukan Road to accommodate timber transport: EIR release

The purpose of this FOI is to confirm the legal right of Scottish Woodland/7 Owners to modify the Ballyoukan Road to accommodate timber transport for harvesting of Ballyoukan Forest. As SF granted a felling license in 2014 to Scottish Woodland/7 Owners which included proposed modification of Ballyoukan Road then this s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2022-12-09
Reference: FOI/202200330516
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Right of access to use the Ballyoukan Road for timber operations: EIR request

Within the recently received background document SF state “The owners of the seven forests have a legal right of access to use the private road running from the forest to the minor public road”. The purpose of this FOI is to establish Scottish Woodland / 7 Owners legal right of access, gather documented evidence and co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2022-12-09
Reference: FOI/202200330514
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial EU Law Meetings: FOI release

How many meetings (both in person and virtual) has Angus Robertson had with UK Government Ministers regarding the Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill since its introduction by the UK Government. How many of these meetings have been indicated by Angus Robertson? How many of these meetings have been initiated by...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2022-12-09
Reference: FOI/202200330160
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate routine inspections: EIR release

Are the Fish Health Inspectorate “routine inspections” pre-arranged with the owners of the salmon farm they are to visit? In particular, were the visits by the FHI to Scottish Sea Farms sites in Shetland (Cliftsound etc) of July 2022 arranged with the company in advance or were they completely unannounced?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200330793
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Planning appeals costs: EIR request

1. The number of Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Moray, Angus council planning appeal application decisions overruled by the Scottish Government since 2017-18, with a breakdown by council and fiscal year. 2. The total amount (in £) the Scottish Government has spent on overruling these decisions in each local authority since 2...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200332330
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Funds provided to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. What funds were provided by CMAL under the contract for 801 and 802 prior to administration? 2. What loans were provided by Scottish Ministers (SM) prior to administration including the £30m and £15m? 3. What funds were provided by SM during administration? 4. What funds have been provided by SM since nationalisatio...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25 s.9 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200323192
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Highway licence permit applications: EIR request

The number of applications received between 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 for the following highway licences/permits: Cranes / Cherry pickers / MEWPS Hoardings / Site Fencing Material on highway Scaffolding Skips Café tables and chairs A Boards TTRO's / TTRN's Section 50's Section 171's Crossovers / Dropped Kerbs H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.50 s.17 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200324122
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 Average Speed Cameras: EIR request

I am part of an action group looking into accidents and traffic flow on the above road I require, if possible, under the freedom of information act some figures as to when the average speed cameras were installed on the route an any information regarding the affect they have had i.e. less accidents etc I appreciate it ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200325483
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Media Management Tool supplier: FOI release

1. Who is your social media management and monitoring tool supplier? 2. Start date & duration of framework/contract with the supplier 3. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date. 4. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for t...

FOI unclear 50 score 0 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200327143
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Contractual home workers: FOI release

The number of staff that currently work employed by the organisation that are contractual home workers The number of contractual home workers employed by the organisation in each of the last three financial years: 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22. By “contractual home workers” I mean employees who have it written into their c...

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence contracts

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200324520
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Under 22 free bus travel: FOI release

How much has the Government spent on free bus travel for under 22's since the scheme was introduced on 31 January 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-12-07
Reference: FOI/202200328461
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Media Management Tools: FOI release

1. Who is your social media management and monitoring tool supplier? 2. Start date & duration of framework/contract with the supplier 3. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date 4. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for th...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-12-07
Reference: FOI/202200328482
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Contracts around information and communications technology: FOI release

Information that relates to the organisation’s contracts around ICT contract(s) for Server Hardware Maintenance, Server Virtualisation Licenses and Maintenance and Storage Area Network (SAN) Maintenance/Support, which may include: · Server Hardware Maintenance- contracts relating to the support and maintenance of the o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.12 s.30 s.33(1)

Published: 2022-12-07
Reference: FOI/202200327825
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Length of time for Disclosure Scotland to provide a decision: FOI release

The longest timeframe in months taken to resolve a 'dispute process' of an individual being Under Consideration for Listing on the Children's List. In response to our request for clarification regarding what was meant by "Disputes Process" and the term "resolve" in the context of disputes or consideration for listing, ...

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2022-12-07
Reference: FOI/202200328053
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund: FOI release

Regarding the Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund: 1. How much has been spent on this? 2. How much of it has been allocated to local authorities? 3. How much has been applied for or received by Local Authorities?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-12-06
Reference: FOI/202200311903
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cost of Overruling Local Authority Decisions: EIR release

1. The number of local authority decisions overruled by the Scottish Government since 2017-18, with a breakdown by fiscal year. 2. The total amount (in £) the Scottish Government has spent on overruling local authority decisions since 2017-18, with a breakdown by fiscal year. Further confirmation received 11 November 2...

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

Published: 2022-12-06
Reference: FOI/202200329572
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

The number of medical training places in 2021-22: FOI release

1. How many more medical training places* were made available in 2021-22 when compared to previous financial years**? In 2022/23, how many medical training places have been made available? 2. Has the number of funded widening access places at medical school doubled to 120 per year? If not, what is the current number of...

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.1

Published: 2022-12-06
Reference: FOI/202200313491
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector