Scottish Government FOI Index

22,655releases indexed

40,520attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,395partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,395 unclear 7,405 not held 3,242 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5153 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3730 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 3001 s.17(1) 2928 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1227 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 8 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,313 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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22,655 matching releases

Funding arrangements for UCI cycling championships: FOI release

A copy of all briefings prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, or the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development regarding funding arrangements for the 2023 UCI Cycling Championships.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200310374
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Teacher induction scheme wastage rates: FOI release

I would like to make the following freedom of information request... Figures on teacher induction scheme wastage rates are collected for the Teacher Workforce Planning Group and “are based on an average of the last 5 years' of data” and calculate “the percentage reduction in FTE of TIS [teacher induction scheme] teach...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200311782
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Public sector

Information on the recruitment of a Chief Entrepreneur to the Scottish Goverment: FOI release

In reference to the recently appointed role of Chief Entrepreneur to the Scottish Goverment, I would be grateful if you could clarify/provide information about the following: 1. Was this role advertised and if yes, when & where? 2. Do you have a shortlist of candidates who applied for this role and if yes, how many? ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2

Published: 2022-08-16
Reference: FOI/202200310268
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The purchase of all office plants, shrubs and trees purchased by the Scottish Government since 2007: FOI release

You asked for figures relating to the purchase of all office plants, shrubs and trees purchased by the Scottish Government since 2007 and request that these figures are broken down to specify whether the plants were inside or outside Scottish Government buildings.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-08-16
Reference: FOI/202200311681
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

PPE distribution volumes: FOI release

Information on the volume of PPE distributed by National Services Scotland by month/week between Feb 2020-July 2022 and split by type (e.g. IIR masks, FFP3 masks, gloves, aprons, eye protection, gowns)

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-16
Reference: FOI/202200314228
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Dunfermline Kingseat Road cycling statistics: FOI release

1. A copy of the underlying data in electronic format for the Dunfermline Kingseat Road cycling statistics. 2. The actual number per day for March 2019, 2020 and 2021 at the Kingseat count. 3. The method and period of time for collecting this data.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-08-16
Reference: FOI/202200312409
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Question on alcohol: FOI release

‘How come you can't buy alcohol free drinks (for example becks blue) from say somewhere like home bargains before 10am yet I can drink alcohol at the airport at 4am? Or I can drink on a plane in the sky before 10am? I can understand that rule for selling actual alcohol but I can't understand the logic when it's non alc...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.12

Published: 2022-08-16
Reference: FOI/202200313298
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Gross electricity consumption for renewables calculations: FOI release

1) The Scottish Government "gross electricity consumption for renewables" calculations for Q4 2021 and Q1 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-08-16
Reference: FOI/202200312484
Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Renewing Democracy through Independence: FOI release

1) The number of civil servants who worked on the Renewing Democracy through Independence paper from the Scottish Government published today. 2) The number of printed copies of this paper handed out at the launch event on 14 July 2022 and all costs to the Scottish Government associated with this launch event.

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

Published: 2022-08-16
Reference: FOI/202200311120
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon St Andrews trip: FOI release

All the correspondence and any other messages - email, letter, WhatsApp, text and any other form of communication - between the Scottish Government, including the First Minister's office (including civil servants and special advisers) and The PGA Tour/European Tour/The Open or any other company or agency involved about...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200311419
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Survey Core Questions and gender identity: FOI release

All information, including correspondence and meeting minutes, relating to the proposal to replace the existing male/female question in the Scottish Survey Core Questions with a question on gender identity. This should include all information relating to the decision *not* to go ahead with the proposed change in the Sc...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200310358
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Prison officer correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, letters, meetings and phone calls) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service and/or prison officers regarding prison officer pay. Please limit the date of this correspondence to 9 December 2021 to the present date and include any minutes of meetings and record...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200310054
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Value of fines issued for motoring offences: FOI release

The total value of the fines levied on people who were fined in court in Scotland for motoring offences, in each of the last three financial years (18/19) (19/20) and (20/21), and broken down by crime type.

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200311449
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Planning & Environmental Appeals and Fortune Gumbo: EIR release

Please provide the following information: a copy of all emails and written correspondence between Planning and Environmental Appeals Division and Fortune Gumbo, in relation to cases ENA-400-2047 and ENA-400-2048.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200311627
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Emerging Technologies: FOI release

1) Confirmation as to whether the Independent Advisory Group on Emerging Technologies presented its interim report to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans. 2) Minutes of the meeting between the Advisory Group and the Cabinet Secretary that took place on 21 June 2022. 3) Confirmation as to the action the Sco...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200310177
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Free bikes scheme: FOI release

"As [the free bikes scheme] was launched in August 2021, by the Scottish Government, which was to run for a year as a pilot, with Transport Scotland assessing it's effectiveness can you advise has the work begun on this and if so when will your findings be made public".

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200313611
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tackling Prostitution: FOI release

I would like to request some information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Your webpage concerning ‘Progress on tackling prostitution’ (29 November 2021) mentions a reference group who will support the short life working group currently working to design the fundamental principles of a new model to ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200309334
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic

Scottish Police Federation: FOI release

A copy of any disclosable records which relate to the following: Copies of audited accounts for the Scottish Police Federation, with any explanatory notes, statements of opinion, reports, findings, cover letters, etc. covering financial year ending 31/3/2019 to present (these should have been provided to the Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.18 s.20 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: foi/202200311270
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic

Communication about ministerial travel to Ukraine between the Scottish Government and the UK Government: FOI release

What communication the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) regarding ministerial travel to Ukraine from 1 January 2022 to 21 June 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200307082
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The process of filling the position of Deputy Director of Human Rights & Mainstreaming: FOI release

Please provide detail on the process of filling the position of Deputy Director of Human Rights & Mainstreaming, including: 1. Whether it was publicly advertised and for how long 2. Any external communications related to the job description and potential candidates 3. Salary for this position 4. Process for assessm...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200313235
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Equalities data on members of the boards of public bodies: FOI release

You asked “can you let me know do you hold equalities data on members of the boards of public bodies in Scotland and, if so, can you tell me how many trans people, and specifically trans women, there are in total on the boards of Scotland's public bodies?”

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200311161
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Victim Centred Approach Fund (VCAF): FOI release

For information of the bid VSS made for funding in 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200310067
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information on the Ukrainian super-sponsor scheme: FOI release

For information in relation to the "Ukrainian super-sponsor scheme...on the following”: 1. “Are at least SPHERE standards being met, and which institution is responsible for compliance?” 2. “If SPHERE standards are not being applied, what alternative standards and safeguards are in place for refugees?” 3. “Will refu...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.3

Published: 2022-08-11
Reference: FOI/202200310925
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Ukraine

National Insurance revenue: FOI release

Can you confirm that the methodology process for National Insurance revenue published in GERS DOES NOT deduct the NI receipts which are earmarked for NHS funding?

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-08-11
Reference: FOI/202200314893
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic

The Ukraine Scottish Refugee Council (SRC): FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) and Scottish Government (SG) regarding the crisis in Ukraine, including any approach made to SRC or offer made by SRC to SG. 2. Details of monies awarded to SRC to respond to the Ukraine crisis, including a breakdown of deliverables and what SRC is expected ...

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

Published: 2022-08-11
Reference: FOI/202200311295
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Ukraine