Scottish Government FOI Index

22,340releases indexed

40,102attachments found

29.6avg calendar days

8,293partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,293 unclear 7,326 not held 3,160 released 1,571 already published 681 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5064 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3675 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2943 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2461 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1201 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 476 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 1,298 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 945 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 700 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 647 releases · 25.7 avg days

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22,340 matching releases

Short-term custodial sentences from 2015 to 2019: FOI release

How many short-term custodial sentences have been given each year from 2015 until the present day? (Short-term being custodial sentences of 12 months or less.)

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100153658
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Modern Studies teacher numbers across Scottish schools: FOI release

1. How many schools in Scotland had a 0 FTE compliment of Modern Studies teacher in the latest set of figures available? 2. How many schools had a less that 1 FTE compliment of Modern Studies teacher in the latest set of figures available?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100148214
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency workplace arrangement during 2020: FOI release

1. For the period of lockdown (between March 23rd 2020 – January 2021 ), please answer the following questions regarding the staff in (XXXX government department) – if a question isn’t possible to answer in the time allowed, please let us know: 1.a What is the total number of civil servants (excluding third party contr...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.5

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100153125
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communication with local authorities relating to Protect Scotland app: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) between the Scottish Government and local authorities regarding the Protect Scotland mobile app. I would like this information between 01 November 2020 and 20 November 2020. I clarified with on 2 December that to help narrow down this request you were: Specifically look...

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

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202000116356
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scotland Rural Development Program 2007- 2020 information on woodland options: EIR release

I am writing to request information relating to the take up of Scotland Rural Development Program 2007- 2020 options targeted to improve the conditions of juniper populations as outlined in this document https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/junipersrdptechnicalnote.pdf. I have identified the following ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100152335
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Drug & Alcohol prevention spending from 2000 to 2020: FOI release

Amounts of annual Scottish Government Spending on Drug & Alcohol Services (spilt if possible on drugs and alcohol) - i.e. the money spent on preventing drug and alcohol deaths, for the period 2000 - 2020.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100148279
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 breakdown: FOI release

The act of disclosing intimate photographs or films of another person without their consent is illegal under s2-4 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harms (Scotland) Act, I’m looking for the amount of reports and convictions since the act has been introduced? I would also like the information on how many reports and c...

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

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100146624
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with Equality Network regarding ILGA Europe Rainbow Map: FOI release

All the correspondence your officials have had with the Equality Network regarding ILGA Europe's Rainbow Map and Index since 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100150744
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Expenditure of budget allocated under victim support in 2020-21: FOI release

In 2020-21, how the £2 million capital budget was spent that was allocated under the £18.7 million Victim/Witness support budget in that year.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100149750
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Funding provided to Shettleston Housing Association: FOI release

Information on Shettleston Housing Association, how much money they have had in the past 5 years in grants from the Scottish Government, and also are they renting any commercial properties from third parties, and lastly do they have any sub companies that they have an interest in.

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100152344
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 correspondence: FOI release

Information/discussions/minutes you hold on the repealing of Parts 4 & 5 of Children Young People Scotland Act 2014 since John Swinney’s statement in Sept. 2019. Please also provide me with its current status, and plans for when the repealing will take place.

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

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100145467
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Equality and rights, Public sector

Briefing relating to UK Government Free Trade Agreement: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: Copies of any briefings provided by civil servants on UK Government new Free Trade Agreements.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.28 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202000115718
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to 50,000 affordable homes target: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: Copies of briefings prepared by civil servants regarding the 50,000 affordable homes target.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202000118539
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill: FOI release

"Regarding the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill may you provide me with: Any correspondence or discussions the Scottish Government has had with UK ministers regarding this."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.28 s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202000109684
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Programme for Government, Public sector

COVID-19: Closure of places of worship: FOI release

1) I would be extremely grateful if you could email me a full copy of the Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment - as well as a full copy of all the evidence underpinning the same Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment - specifically pertaining to worshippers and Places of Worship that the Scottish Minister(s...

FOI not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100133792
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +2 more … Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Culchunaig Farmhouse planning application: EIR release

Information regarding planning application 18/04194/FUL - Culchunaig Farmhouse, Westhill Inverness, you also asked specific questions regarding the handling of the same case. 1. Please inform me of the name of the signatory of the decision letter of 17 November in relation to the above aqpplication and an organogram sh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.2 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202000114543
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding overturning planning decisions on appeal: EIR release

"From 1 January 2020 to present, copies of all correspondence (emails, letters and/or otherwise) from members of the public to the Scottish Government regarding the Scottish Government overturning local planning decisions on appeal."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202000117612
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Collisions on A90 between Northwaterbridge and Stonehaven: EIR release

Information about road traffic collisions which resulted in injury or fatalities on the A90 between Northwaterbridge and Stonehaven for the following time period 1st Jan 2000 to today (4th Feb 2021). For each collision I would like time and date, latitude& longitude or easting & northing, Accident Severity, Accident Ui...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-19
Reference: FOI/202100151303
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Statistics relating to school inspections: FOI release

1. How many schools are currently rated within each grade of the six point scale (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory, Weak and Unsatisfactory). Please provide this information for each Quality Indicator. 2. How many schools have not been inspected for 5 years, how many have not been inspected for 7 years, and how...

FOI clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-19
Reference: FOI/202100140164
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to speed restriction within Langholm: EIR release

Please provide copies of any emails, communications, minutes of discussions, speed surveys data or reports both internal and to any external bodies or persons, associated with the setting of 20mph speed limits within Langholm for the period 1st January 2016 to 30th Nov 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-19
Reference: FOI/202000116465
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Exchanges relating to the Chief Constable announcement of doubling patrols: FOI release

Could please send me all of the email - and all other communications - exchanges between the Chief Constable, his office, Police Scotland officers and/or staff and the office of the First Minister, the Justice Secretary and Scottish government civil servants and/or special advisers, in advance of the announcement by th...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-19
Reference: FOI/202100144714
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Submitted application by Link Group for Ravenscraig Hospital site: FOI release

Copy of the formal application for grant through the affordable housing programme submitted by Link Group for the Ravenscraig Hospital site in 2019.

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

Published: 2021-03-18
Reference: FOI/202100140993
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Appropriation order for the transfer of Ravenscraig Hospital: FOI release

Copy of the appropriation order for the transfer of Ravenscraig Hospital from Greater Glasgow Health Board to the More Homes division of the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-18
Reference: FOI/202100140995
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Maintenance and inspection records for part of the M74: EIR release

Copies of the dates of maintenance inspections for the M74. You clarified on 3 February that the junction numbers in question is the stretch from 9-11 M74 and between the dates 01/10/2020 - 01/02/2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-18
Reference: FOI/202100149361
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Valuation report of former Ravenscraig Hospital site: FOI release

Copy of the valuation determined by the District Valuer on behalf of Greater Glasgow Health Board and the More Homes division of the Scottish Government in respect of the Ravenscraig Hospital site in Greenock in 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-18
Reference: FOI/202100141009
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Money and tax, Public sector