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

Baby Box ear thermometer safety aspects: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence involving Scottish Government ministers and/or officials in 2020 and 2021 in which there is discussion of the safety aspects relating to the provision of ear thermometers in the Baby Box, and a decision to replace them, providing under-arm thermometers instead.

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

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100258087
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Student Awards Agency (SAAS) social media spend: FOI release

Please include the information for each of the following periods; 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22: • The total spend by the organisation on social media advertising, including a breakdown by year and by form of social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) If it is not possible to provide the information requested du...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.16

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202200277384
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Number of cases reported of intimate images: FOI release

Numbers of reported cases and outcomes on the following crimes for the year 2021 (Jan-Dec): Disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress under Section 2 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016, where the victim is 18 or over Threats to share private sexual images, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.69 s.21

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202100266560
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency CCTV: FOI release

The information I require is to do with the organisation’s CCTV maintenance and support contract. Please can you send me the information stated below: 1. Supplier of the contract for CCTV maintenance and support 2. How much the Organisation spend annually with the supplier? (if multiple suppliers please list the annual...

FOI withheld 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.30 s.7

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202100267475
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Barrhead to Larkfield to East Kilbride enhancement: EIR release

Geotechnical reports are mentioned in the above referenced letter between the Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP and Collette Stevenson MSP. The following was quoted “The geotechnical conditions between Busby and Hairmyres are challenging, and double-tracking would require significant earthworks to be undertaken, carryi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202100252085
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Heating system installed in Bute House: FOI release

Information regarding the installation of electric central heating having been installed at Bute House to the cost of £800,000 recently and an itemised bill down to the lowest level.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202200270476
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Clarification that coercion is still considered a crime in Scotland: FOI release

Can you tell me is coercion still considered a crime in Scotland? Or does a pandemic allow a slight bending of the rules on this for example like human rights.

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.1 s.38

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202200273426
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Education Scotland social media advertising spend: FOI release

The total spend by the organisation on social media advertising, including a breakdown by year and by form of social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) For each year 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021 – 22 (to date).

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202200274019
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

M8 junctions 28 and 29 dark lamps: EIR release

With regard to Junctions 28 and 29 of the M8 you asked for us to "provide an accurate list of dark lamps at this location."

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100264077
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

IT deployment within Accountant in Bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Can you please list the number of devices deployed by your organisation for the following? 2. Does your organisation have any plans for refreshing or replacing the above devices, if so, can you please provide the indicative or projected expenditure in the below format? 3. Does your organisation have any plans for de...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.3

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202200271727
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Private sector housing rent controls: FOI Review

Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of the introduction private sector housing rent controls. Any briefings produced, or analysis carried out, in relation to the subject of private sector housing rent controls. Between 10 July 2021 and 19 August 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100243692 Review of 202100233226
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding to Scottish Business Resilience centre: FOI release

1. How much money in total has the SBRC been awarded under tender over the last seven years please? Please provide dates and the amount each successful tender/contract was worth. NB - I am not referring to grant funding. 2. Can you specify what any successful SBRC tenders were for please? 3. Were any of the contracts w...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100267327
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Major trunk roads incident statistics: FOI release

The number of (a) deaths (b) serious incidents (c) minor incidents on each of the following roads in each of the last five financial years (i) A75 (Ii) A77 (iii) A9 (IV) A96 (V) A82 (VI) A83 (VII) A90. If possible, can it be broken down by local authority for where each of these (a) deaths (b) serious incidents and (c)...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100260452
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Education campaign concerning the community of care experienced persons: FOI release

"All information (intra-Governmental communications and with all external partners) regarding a 'national' or 'public' education campaign that concerns the community of care experienced persons in Scotland.” For example, communications between organisations such as CORRA, The Robertson Trust, Who Cares? Scotland, and a...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100257604
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland remit of A720 and M8 motorway junction: EIR release

"Using the Freedom of Information act, I would like to understand the precise stretches of road which fall under the remit of Transport Scotland on the enclosed section of map (covering parts of the A720 (Edinburgh City Bypass) and M8 motorway). Ideally I would like to get both a written and visual understanding of you...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100267106
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road Access to Ferrymuir Gait Housing Development: EIR release

With regard to road access to Ferrymuir Gait housing development, and previous correspondence on this subject, you asked: "Was the dialogue with the developer by e-mail, phone or in person? I would be grateful for copies of any correspondence, or notes, from your dialogue with the developer." and "I spoke to the Chair ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100258927
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government employees working from home: FOI release

1. How many Scottish Government staff members at St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, were working from home by 30th March 2020? What percentage of the total St Andrew’s House workforce did this represent? How many Scottish Government staff members at St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, were working from home by 8th November 2021?...

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100263800
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Turnaround Director of Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. Is Mr Hair to receive a lump sum pay-off package and, if so, what is the amount of money involved? 2. How much money has Mr Hair been paid in remuneration and expenses since he took up his role as Turnaround Director and today? 3. How much money will Mr Hair have been paid in remuneration and expenses by the time of...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100265530
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of sessions delivered by ChargePlace Scotland: EIR release

You asked for a breakdown by local authority for the past three years showing - 1. The number of charging sessions delivered. 2. The total kWh delivered. 3. The amount of revenue collected from these charge sessions.

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100265877
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Home Owners Support Scheme: FOI release

Mortgage to Shared Equity Between 1st April 2019 and the 1st April 2021 How many Mortgage to Shared Equity Applications have been received by year? How many Mortgage to Shared Equity Applications have been successful completed? How many Mortgage to Shared Equity Applications have been unsuccessful? What is the average...

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

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100268246
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information regarding Scottish Government CCTV: FOI release

Information relating to the Scottish Government's CCTV maintenance contract. In particular, you asked the following questions: 1. Supplier of the contract for CCTV maintenance and support? 2. How much the Organisation spend annually with the supplier? (if multiple suppliers please list the annual spend for each). 3. Wh...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.6

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100266776
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Protect Scotland app: FOI release

1. Can you advise how many active app users there were on the Protect Scotland App on a weekly basis from September to the end of December 2021? 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on its Protect Scotland App since its creation – and how much does it plan to spend on the app in the coming months? 3. Any and a...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100267031
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Rural exemption to Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012: EIR release

"Information on the decision that was made to retain the Rural exemption to the Waste Scotland Regulations (2012), which I believe was recently reconsidered." After a request for clarification from myself, you also requested information on the landfill ban.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score 8 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100263337
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) survey: FOI release

1. How much money was paid to CYCJ to conduct the GIRFEC survey "Are we Getting it Right for Every Child"? 2. Where was the tender advertised? To whom was it issued? Please provide relevant info.

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100265691
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Creative agencies used by Scottish Government: FOI Review

1. Please list the creative services agencies used by the government during 2021. 2. A list of all appointments made under each agreement during 2021 - detailing the creative services agency used, campaign name, the lead artist / provider and agreed fee. The following questions relate solely to the creative service age...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100257826 Review of 202100248294
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills