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

Miles of hedgerows planted and cost associated: EIR release

1. How many miles of hedgerow have been (a) reinstated or (b) planted through agri-environment climate schemes such as Agri-environment climate scheme (AECS). 3. How much has this costed in total since the scheme or schemes started? 4. How much is it estimated to cost in the period 2021-2024?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200271597
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Recruitment of ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

Regarding the recruitment of Mrs Joanne Maguire as ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer 1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this. 2. How many candidates were considered for this position. 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to minis...

FOI not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100266556
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding ScotRail Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

I wish to make an FOI request. Scotrail has announced a new chief operating officer for when the train operator becomes a public body. The appointment was made for this public body which is controlled by the Scottish Government. I have a number of questions below which were not answered in the past week. ScotRail annou...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.60 s.8 s.3 s.17(1) s.5 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100267154
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Covid-19 bereaved families: FOI review

Further to my letter of 17 January I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for copies of all correspondence, notes, text messages or other records in respect of Correspondence sent to the Cabinet Secretary, Humza Yousaf on 25 May and 1...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1)

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200270020 review of 202100247071
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

M8 tunnels at Charing Cross Glasgow: EIR release

1. When was the last structural survey carried out on the M8 tunnels at Charing Cross in Glasgow? 2. What were the findings of this survey? 3. How often are structural surveys carried out on the tunnels?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200276249
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Culture and Major Events funding: FOI release

Information in relation to the recently announced £65 million for culture and major events: The name and sector of each individual organisation receiving funding The amount of funding each organisation is receiving Whether each source of funding is a grant or a loan Any cost-benefit analysis conducted for each grant, ...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200270427
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Debt Payment Programmes under the Debt Arrangement Scheme statistics: FOI release

The following information for the period between 30th November 2020 and 30th November 2021: 1. How many Debt Payment Programmes were provided by agency under the Debt Arrangement Scheme? 2. How many Debt Payment Programmes were provided by agency under the Debt Arrangement Scheme nationally by Citizen Advice Bureaux? 3...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100260680
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) peatland restoration funding: EIR release

The following information: 1. What funding, if any, is Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) receiving to do peatland restoration works in Argyll and Bute? 2. Which body is providing this funding? 3. Are there any conditions or requirements attached to this funding? If so, please provide a copy of the conditions/requirements.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100263197
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications with GFG Alliance regarding first annual guarantee fee review: FOI release

“This is a formal request for information under FOISA. Please provide a copy of all communications between the Scottish Government and the GFG Alliance on the subject of the first annual guarantee fee review. I am aware that some redacted correspondence is already in the public domain. However, this information is inco...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100259480
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence with SEPA regarding Depositional Zone Regulation and fish farming: EIR release

Correspondence etc between SEPA and SG policy functions & departments in respect to the Depositional Zone Regulation from June 2016 to March 2017. And in respect to the completion and introduction of SEPAs new regulatory framework for fish farming from August 2018 to end of June 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100258011
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Stage 1 Appraisal of A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan: EIR release

The Stage 1 Appraisal of Pulpit Rock in particular the “Economic” Cost Benefit Analysis. If this was not undertaken, all papers relevant to the initial decision particularly the alternative of tunnelling. The Stage 1 Appraisal of the whole Route alternatives including any working papers on the costs and benefits of the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100254606
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advisory Council for Economic Transformation official meetings: FOI release

To provide the dates on which the Advisory Council for Economic Transformation have met since July 2021 and provide any meeting notes or ministerial briefings that have come as a result of these meetings. Any remuneration that members of the Advisory Council have received for their services.

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100267549
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

South west new maintenance contract Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): FOI release

Information I require is about the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which measure the performance of the operating company. Specifically, I would like any information related to the KPIs for the asset inventory inspections. Validation, Condition Rating and Detailed/Comprehensive Inspections. I would like to know if an...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200270266
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government mobile phone contracts: FOI release

You asked for the following information with regards to the organisation’s Mobile Phones contract. 1. Network Provider(s) - Please provide me with the network provider, if the contract is managed for example by Daisy, please state the network provider for e.g., Vodafone, O2, EE. 2. Annual Average Spend for each contrac...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100269146
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Deaths in Scotland attributed to Covid-19: FOI release

1. How many deaths in Scotland can be attributed to COVID 19 only. As in these deaths have no other explanation or comorbidities or underlying health issues. 2. I would also like to know the average age of these deaths where COVID was the only explanation of death.

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200274544
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Various questions relating to Scottish Public Pensions Agency: FOI release

1. What is the most recent available value of SPPA pension fund? 2. What is the value of the fund’s investment in shares or bonds of the following companies: British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco International, Altria Group Inc, Philip Morris International, Universal Corp, Alliance One International?...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200275540
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Clarification of SNP advert regarding school estates statistics: FOI release

https://twitter.com/theSNP/status/1481953129730088961?s=20. The SNP advert above claims 1000 schools built or upgraded. What constitutes an upgrade in SNP terms? Is it a contract value, or any repair?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200272923
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Various questions relating to Covid-19: FOI release

1. The number of people who have died (as a result of Covid-19) in Scotland in each of the following age groups: a) 0 - 9 up to the day before the 10th birthday b) 10 - 19 up to the day before the 20th birthday c) 20 - 29 up to the day before the 30th birthday d) 30 - 39 up to the day before the 40th birthday e) 40 - 4...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100268254
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Figures provided to First Minister relating to Covid-19: FOI release

Figures given to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the number of people in Scotland in hospital with COVID 19 from these dates: 27/12/2021, 28/12/21, 29/12/21, 30/12/2021, 31/01/2021, 01/01/2022, 02/01/2022, 03/01/2022, 04/01/2022, 05/01/2022.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200269516
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

NHS staff absence due to Covid-19: FOI release

Total NHS in Scotland absence % due to Covid, split in relation to tested positive and advised to isolate as a close or household contact.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100267692
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Agency spend on framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual staff services: FOI release

We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services. 1. Spend by Agency [April 2019 - date].

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.1

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200270518
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Restrictions to large events: FOI release

I am contacting you to ask for a freedom of information request to provide evidence as to why large events have been targeted in latest restrictions. I would like to know why football is constantly being targeted by government restrictions, when it is played outside in a safe environment, and an environment where covid...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100268070
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Broadband targets for upgrade in Grampian region: FOI release

Data relating to an update on relevant broadband related targets for upgrade for the Grampian region (AB53).

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200271746
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Data relating to foreign fishing vessels: EIR release

Foreign fishing vessels that have landed fish into Scrabster, Lochinver and Ullapool for the following information order the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). 1. How many vessels catches were physically inspected? 2. How much Tonnages of fish we’re landed? 3. How many fish species were recorded? 4. H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.7

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200269251
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to IVF treatment for unvaccinated patients: FOI release

NHS called to cancel all IVF appointments for people who are unvaccinated. They also said is government who decided to do this. There's nothing about this online or in media. Can you provide information when this was decided and introduced and is this under Scottish law? Also, is there any indication that process like ...

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100267779
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector