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

Origination of COVID-19, vaccinations, testing and wider implications: FOI release

1. An explanation of where the COVID-19 virus was manufactured or originated 2. Proof that it was manufactured or originated at that location 3. Evidence that the virus actually exists 4. An explanation why unlike other viruses we are told will just go away – you’re offering a rushed and unsafe vaccine 5. Evidence ...

FOI unclear 75 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-04
Reference: FOI/202000117674
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to the number of people transiting Scottish ports: FOI release

I am trying to find the combined number of people entering or leaving Great Britain by sea (via Cairn Ryan) and the number of people entering or leaving the United Kingdom, or travelling within the United Kingdom by aircraft. Please could you provide the following information - the number of people transiting Scottish ...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100145003
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Internal guidelines for handling ‘code of conduct’ complaints: FOI review

A copy of the Scottish Government’s internal guidelines for handling ’code of conduct’ complaints you provided clarification on 22 October 2020 that you are a ware that ‘additional’ guidelines exist since it was widely reported in the press that Scottish Government had failed to follow their own guidelines in the handl...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202000101556 Review of 202000080880
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Expenditure per school pupil by local authority: FOI release

What is the gross revenue expenditure per school pupil broken down by local authority area, for the most recent complete year that it is available for.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100140749
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs referendum correspondence: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: Copies of all emails to and from Michael Russell with the word ‘referendum’ in them (including in the email body, as an attachment, in the subject line and/or otherwise).

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202000118630
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to work carried out on the A702 Edinburgh Road: EIR release

Details in the last 12 months of any reports of defects to manhole in the vicinity of the ML12 6AY where water is overflowing on to the A702 Edinburgh Road and any works carried out.

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

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100143652
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Provision of interim IT & professional staff services awards: FOI release

Listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. How many direct awards on both frameworks have been made between Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 & Apr 2020 – July 2020 and to which agency.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202000106061
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Education Scotland contracts register: FOI release

Information from Education Scotland, in relation to our contract’s register.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100132453
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Questions concerning the development of COVID-19 vaccine certification: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government had discussions or implemented any procedures relating to the COVID19 vaccine to make it ‘mandatory’ for Scottish citizens to have the vaccine, now or in the future? 2. Have the Scottish Government had any internal discussions, implemented any procedures, contracted any companies or been...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100140851
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 testing and changes to vaccine dose schedule: FOI release

1. Could you please provide evidence that the delaying of the second Pfizer vaccine does not affect the efficiacy. 2. Could you please explain why the Governments are recording Covid Deaths as anyone having tested positive with covid by PCR testing. 3. Could you please provide information on what PCR cycles are being...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100145692
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA) support in relation to COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

In the last six months : 1. Has the Scottish Government requested the deployment of service personnel under the MACA (Military Aid to Civil Authority)? If so, please can you confirm what was assistance asked for, when it was asked for and what was the response form the UK Government 2. What assessment has been carrie...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.4

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100135824
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Advisory Group membership: FOI release

1. How much money the Scottish government has paid each individual advisor from the covid-19 advisory group since March 2020-January 2021 for the work they have done for the covid-19 advisory group. 2. When the last time membership to the covid-19 advisory group was reviewed.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100143608
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) services contract awarded by Transport Scotland: EIR release

Infromation pertaining to the ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) Services Contract originally awarded by Transport Scotland to Charge Your Car Limited in August 2016. (i) the raw operational data to be collected by the CPNO, (ii) the processed operational data to be regularly provided by the CPNO...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100132056
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming: EIR release

Please provide information on the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming - via both wellboats, tarpaulins and any other methods - since 1 January 2016. Please include Excel spreadsheets, data, emails, letters, reports and any other information related to the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming in Scotland. ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.9 s.6(1)

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000122166
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to Celtic FC trip to Dubai: FOI release

The advice given to the SFA & the SPFL on Celtic FC trip to Dubai on the 2nd January for the week & all correspondence to Neil Doncater & the SFA & SPFL.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202100132169
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Understanding teacher estimates for grading pupils receiving qualifications in 2020: FOI release

In relation to teacher estimates to grade pupils receiving qualifications in 2020, you asked: what work has been done/activities been undertaken to better understand why teacher estimates were so much higher than historic attainment please provide me with any written information exploring this issue – including, but n...

FOI already published 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000117808
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Current provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Number of jobs released on both frameworks (separately) between Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 & Apr 2020 – July 2020

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000106056
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

2nd generation framework provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

Listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Number of jobs held by all agencies at 31 March 2019 (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework)

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000118621
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Community Justice Scotland regarding unpaid work hours: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and Community Justice Scotland regarding the reduction of outstanding unpaid work hours issued as ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000107025
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

3rd generation framework provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

Listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Number of jobs held by all agencies at 31 March 2020 (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework)

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000118633
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Framework for provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

Listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between July 2020 – Sep 2020 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202100134799
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communications relating to university funding: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails and phone calls) between the Scottish Government and Scottish universities regarding government funding for universities. I would like this information from 01 August 2020 to 30 September 2020.

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

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000105894
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector, Scottish Budget

COVID-19 route map correspondence of non-contact and contact sport: FOI release

1. A definition or definitions of “contact” and “non-contact” sport, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 2. A list of all “contact” and “non contact” sports, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 3. A copy of all Covid-19 related correspondence betwe...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000102621
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of spending on travel by Social Security Scotland staff members: FOI release

A breakdown of spending on travel by members of staff at Social Security Scotland. Broken down by the type of travel (e.g. private car hire, train, bus, taxi, plane and/or otherwise) and the amount spent on that type of travel for 2019-20 and 2020-21.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100132055
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scotland's percentage of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resources: EIR release

I bring to your attention Scottish Development International's statement "Scotland has 25% of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resource" made at the following URL: https://www.sdi.co.uk/keysectors/ renewable-energy-and-low-carbon Can you please provide (1) Any discussions or analysis conducted by the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100132049
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector