Scottish Government FOI Index

22,668releases indexed

40,540attachments found

29.6avg calendar days

8,402partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,402 unclear 7,405 not held 3,244 released 1,584 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5156 s.20 4435 s.34(1) 3733 s.39(2) 3596 s.30 3003 s.17(1) 2931 s.25(1) 2525 s.10(4) 2062 s.11(2) 1621 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1229 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 21 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 1,314 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 979 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 963 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 703 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 666 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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22,668 matching releases

Medicinal use of cannabis-based products barriers on NHS prescriptions: FOI review

You asked for a copy of all recorded communications to and from the Scottish government regarding NHS England's review and report on "Barriers to accessing cannabis-based products for medicinal use on NHS prescriptions", including attachments to any emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-11-04
Reference: FOI/19/01933/review
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish deficit and independence questions: FOI release

You asked for: i) the current Scottish deficit ii) how the Scottish government would reduce the deficit if it became independent iii) current Scottish GERS data iv) what would Scotland do with trident if it became independent - any plans, or documents, or reports to that nature’.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2019-11-01
Reference: FOI/19/02287
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

Marine Scotland (MS) rights under Fisheries Act documentation: FOI release

all information and documentation pertaining to your [Marine Scotland’s] rights under the Fisheries Act (this refers to the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003); a copy of all correspondence between you [Marine Scotland] and the Cabinet Secretary relating to access at Gualin; and details...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-11-01
Reference: FOI/19/02312
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Interest owing Ferguson Marine loans: FOI release

You asked for details of interest with respect to the two loans from the Scottish Government to Ferguson Marine. Specifically, you requested information on: 1. Interest paid by Ferguson Marine on the £30 million loan from its inception until the company entered administration 2. Interest paid by Ferguson Marine on th...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-11-01
Reference: FOI/201900004910
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Unregistered landlord prosecutions: FOI release

Can you tell how many landlords have been prosecuted to date for letting properties without being registered?

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/201900005590
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Meetings with representatives of Japanese refrigeration company Mayekawa: FOI release

Any meetings recorded between Scottish Government officials and representatives of Japanese refrigeration company Mayekawa. Details are also requested for any assistance provided, financial or otherwise between The Scottish Government and this company.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02351
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Reported accidents on the A74 motorway: EIR release

I am looking for the following information relative to the past 5 years: Number of multi-vehicle reported accidents on the A74(M) Motorway; Number of single-vehicle reported accidents on the A74(M) Motorway; Number of reported accidents involving a vehicle or vehicles on the A74(m) southbound in the area of Greenhills...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02330
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Giant Pandas at Edinburgh Zoo related correspondence and information: EIR release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) in relation to the giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I would like this information from the date of 01/01/2019 u...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02159
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (Scotland): FOI release

Copies of all correspondence, including in electronic format, between the Scottish Government and Mr Billy McAllister, Mr Paul McLaughlin, Mr Colin Grant and Mr Gregor Smith, relating to Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (Scotland), in the period 1 April 2019 to date.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.25 s.38(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/201900004799
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Senior Officials' travel between Edinburgh and London: FOI review

Your original request asked for: 1. Summary details of costs, frequency and methods of travel for the Scottish Government’s Permanent Secretary and Directors-General between Edinburgh and London since 1 January 2018. 2. Drafts, revisions and final copies of any internal policies, guidelines or advice relating to meth...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02145 Review
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public Sector staffing frameworks: FOI release

Please may I request a copy of the winning tenders in response to: Tender Ref: Sp-18-012 – Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services – North Region Tender Ref: Sp-18-013 – Framework for The Provision of Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services – South Region

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02278
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) fraud cases identified: FOI release

The number of cases where fraud was identified by SAAS since 2016. Broken down by bans of 0-2,500, 2,501-5,000 etc. The total value that is within each of the bands.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02289
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Perth and Kinross Council 'Main Issues Report - Local Development Plan' correspondence: EIR release

“I refer to a document produced by Perth and Kinross Council entitled 'Main issues Report - Local Development Plan' dated September 2010 which is available to view and download at the following web address: https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/3634/Main-Issues-Report/pdf/MIR_for_publication_updated_small.pdf?m=6360996740557000...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(3) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02262
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract questions: FOI release

You asked for the following information. 1. PFI contracts that the Scottish Government has ended early since 2010. (a) and where possible, with details of why these contracts were terminated early. 2. PFI contracts that the Scottish Government has taken into public ownership since 2010. 3. The total cost of a public...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02247
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Various questions surrounding Scottish Government antisemitism policy: FOI release

Q1. Definition of antisemitism Q1a. Has the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition of Antisemitism (‘IHRA Definition’) been adopted by the Scottish Government? See antisemitism.uk/definition for more information about the IHRA Definition. Q1b. If the IHRA Definition has been adopted, please provide the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/201900004948
Directorate
Topic

SAAS - fraud cases (FOI/19/01351) further questions: FOI release

1. 14 out of the 19 cases where Fraud was identified were not reported to COPFS. Could I please get an understanding as to why, is it your processes that lacked such that the evidence wouldn't be admissible in court. How they did you come to the conclusion that it was fraud if you didn't have substantial evidence. 2. ...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02431
Directorate
Topic: Education, Law and order, Public sector

Sea Lice Policy - warning and advisory letters, breaches, enforcement notices: EIR release

You requested information in relation to the Scottish Government's Sea Lice Policy (https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0054/00547487.pdf) relating to 2019 only, specifically: 1. How many Warning Letters have been issued to finfish farm operator? Please provide copies of each. Please list each of these by operator and by d...

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

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02212
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data concerning international flights taken by Minister for ECCLR: FOI release

In that request you indicated that you sought, for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, details of international flights taken since May 2016, to include a breakdown detailing destination, reason for the trip, duration and, if known, the associated emissions.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2019-10-30
Reference: FOI/19/02244
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Communication relating to a national default 20mph speed limit: FOI release

Any communications between the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, his department and officials and private businesses and private sector representative bodies in relation to a national default 20 mph speed limit in Scotland from 2017 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-30
Reference: FOI/19/02272
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Justice Secretary and Glasgow City Council correspondence - processions in Glasgow: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence (emails and letters) between Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf and Glasgow City Council in relation to processions in Glasgow from the period 2 September to 27 September.

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-29
Reference: FOI/201900005124
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Ministerial car service - number of vehicles and costs: FOI release

You asked for specific information relating to the Ministerial car service: 1. Please provide the number of vehicles available. 2. Did the costs include Drivers, Maintenance, Fuel and verify stated cost. 3. Please provide the total for the other noted costs, Taxi, Commercial Travel, Mileage claims.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2019-10-29
Reference: FOI/201900005480
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lost or stolen employees data storage devices: FOI release

1. How many employee devices that can store data (such as devices including smartphones, laptops, PDAs, external storage devices [hard drives, memory cards, CDs and DVDs] and tablets) were lost or stolen between 1st June 2018 and 1st June 2019 a) Of these devices, if available, how many were lost and how many were stol...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.5

Published: 2019-10-29
Reference: FOI/19/02140
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPSs) questions: FOI release

For the below frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPSs), for the stated periods, we would like to request: total reported spend by Scottish public bodies total reported call-off contracts awarded Frameworks/DPS Interim IT Staff Services Framework Ref: SP-18-015 (previously Temp & Interim IT Staff - Framework ...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2019-10-29
Reference: FOI/19/02319
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Roberton Review – formulation questions: FOI release

1. What working groups have been set up to consider the Roberton Review on the regulation of legal services? 2. What organisations are taking part? 3. When were the working groups, if any, set up? 4. What was the selection criteria used to select the organisations taking part?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2019-10-29
Reference: FOI/201900005338
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of FOIs submitted to SG requesting FM correspondence: FOI review

"How many FOIs have been submitted to the Scottish Government in 2019 requesting Nicola Sturgeon's emails or correspondence as a whole i.e. including letters, phone calls, other types of communication? As an example, this could be done by searching for "Nicola Sturgeon" and "emails" within the Scottish Government's FOI...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.60

Published: 2019-10-28
Reference: FOI/201900004176
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector