Scottish Government FOI Index

22,673releases indexed

40,554attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,405partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,405 unclear 7,405 not held 3,245 released 1,585 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5158 s.20 4436 s.34(1) 3735 s.39(2) 3597 s.30 3004 s.17(1) 2932 s.25(1) 2525 s.10(4) 2063 s.11(2) 1622 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1230 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 26 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 1,315 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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22,673 matching releases

Various questions relating to the Equality Network: FOI release

You asked us to provide information relating to the Equality Network: 1) I formally request copies of the latest and current Child Protection/Vulnerable Adults Policies for the three organisations, ENL, LGBTYS, and Stonewall Scotland. 2) Please any documentation that refutes this conclusion that ‘the Scottish Governm...

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.15 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.14 s.10 4 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01568
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Final Business Case for the Edinburgh Glasgow Rail Improvement project: EIR appeal

Further to you application to the Scottish Information Commissioner in relation to your request reference number FOI/19/541 for: a) available on the Transport Scotland website is a version of the Final Business Case for the Edinburgh Glasgow Rail Improvement project, (EGIP). The version available there is dated Octobe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/00541
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings details of proposed publicly owned energy company: EIR release

You asked for: Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Ministers Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Government Special Advisor Documentation outlining Scottish Government plans f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/01673
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Consultation on Disability Assistance - drafting plan and timeline: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for the drafting plan and timeline used to devise the Consultation on Disability Assistance. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/00779
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

XC non-compliances relating to pigs, cattle and sheep: FOI release

You asked for – The following cross compliance data, relating to 2018: 1. The number of XC non-compliances in Scotland relating to SMR 6 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Pigs) SMR 7 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Cattle) and SMR 8 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Sheep/goats) 2. ...

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/01878
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Northern Isles Ferry Services sailing cancellations details: FOI release

You asked for; How many Northern Isles Ferry Services sailings were cancelled in each year since 2012, broken down (a) route, (b) cause of cancellation and (c) vessel.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/01592
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Empty Homes Officers operating questions: FOI release

You asked: a) How many Empty Homes Officers are operating across Scotland? b) In what area/councils across Scotland are Empty Homes Officers working? c) How much Scottish Government funding has been allocated to support Empty Homes Officers?

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/01752
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Local authority awarded funds from Local Authority Installation Programme: EIR release

How much has been awarded to each local authority in total from all rounds of funding of the Local Authority Installation Programme? How many charging points have been installed in each local authority in total as a result of funding from the Local Authority Installation Programme? Details of how funding awards for eac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/19/01733
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund correspondence: FOI release

You asked copies of all correspondence made from the Scottish Government including staff and members, both internally and externally on the Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI19/01669
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) staff car park questions: FOI release

1. The number of car parking spaces you have for your employees at all your properties, and the location of said properties. 2. If your employees have completed a staff travel survey which includes questions on the method of transport used to get to their place of work, and if so, when. 3. If yes to Q2, what percenta...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/19/01781
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) software contracts information: FOI release

The information I'm requesting is regarding the software contracts that the organisation uses, for the following fields. Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution (ERP): Primary Customer Relationship Management Solution (CRM): For example, Salesforce, Lagan CRM, Microsoft Dynamics; software of this nature. Prim...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/19/01590
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Building Scotland Fund allocation to support housing projects: FOI release

a. How much of the £150 million Building Scotland Fund has been budgeted and/or already given to provide support for housing. And; b. A breakdown of to whom the money has been allocated, how much they have received, and the purpose of that organisations receiving the funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/19/01840
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Animal Health & Welfare Act 2006 proceedings and convictions: FOI release

1 - convictions in Scotland in 2016-17 under s19, s20, s21, s22, s23, s24, and s29 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2006 2 - number of proceedings and the number of convictions under s23 in 2016-17, broken down by local authority of the court

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.24 s.29(1) s.19(1) s.19(2) s.19(3) s.29(2) s.20(1)

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/201900002913
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Futures Trust Budget Allocation: FOI release

From what source did the Scottish government's Grant-in-Aid sum of £9m derive, and From what source did the £0.2m other income come from?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FoI/19/01691
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between ExxonMobil and Energy and Climate Change Directorate: FOI release

Any correspondence and meetings between ExxonMobil Mosmorran and Transport Scotland within the last 12 months. Also, any correspondence and meetings between ExxonMobil and the Energy and Climate Change Directorate within the last 12 months

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01540
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

"Ending Homelessness Together Fund" allocations and recipients: FOI release

Full details of: a) How much of the £50 million Ending Homelessness Together Fund has been allocated; b) Who the recipients of the allocations are (be that third sector organisations, local councils, charities and/or otherwise); c) The monetary value of each allocation

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01596
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

National Audit Office report in overpayments of Carer’s Allowance: FOI review

Further to my letter of 25 June 2019 I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I apologise for the time this has taken which was as a result of your request relating to information provided by another government department, and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.21(4) s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01333
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A9 carriage dualling scheme contractors, consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers : EIR release

A full list of all the contractors, consultants, sub-contractors & suppliers (Complete with either telephone number of office address details, both of which will be in the public domain and therefore not effected by GDPR) that are or have been involved on the A9 Perth to Inverness Carriage Dualing Scheme by project; A...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01728
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Housing Trust initiative completed homes: FOI release

You asked, how many homes have been completed under the National Housing Trust initiative every year since 2016, broken down by year?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01700
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Breakdown of road maintenance by local authority area: EIR release

You asked for A breakdown of spend of the £10 million pledged by the Scottish Government for road maintenance. This information broken down by local authority area.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01729
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Community Links Fund pledged spend breakdown: FOI release

A breakdown of spend £36 million pledged the Community Links Fund. This information broken down by spend per Scottish parliamentary region.

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2019-08-05
Reference: FOI/19/01727
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

5G strategy: FOI release

You requested details in relation to 5G strategy.

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2019-08-05
Reference: FOI/19/01377
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 45E6, 45E7, 46E7, 46E8, 47E7, 47E8, 48E7, 48E8, and 49E8: EIR release

Data request Data type: Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing sightings data. Area of interest: ICES rectangles 45E6, 45E7, 46E7, 46E8, 47E7, 47E8, 48E7, 48E8, and 49E8 Period of interest: 2017 & 2018 (inclusive) Details: Please provide Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for ICES rectangles 45E6, 45E7, 46E7, ...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-05
Reference: FOI/19/01850
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 43E3, 43E4, 44E3, 44E4: EIR release

I’d like to request VMS fishing data for the following ICES Rectangles from 2016 to 2018: 43E3 43E4 44E3 44E4 If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 70 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-08-05
Reference: FOI/19/01851
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish NHS pension scheme statistics: FOI release

I would like to know the following stats for the Scottish NHS pension scheme 1 - What percentage of pension statements from this scheme are sent out on time every year for past 5 years 2 - How many requests for pension statements are currently waiting to be answered/completed 3 - What sanctions exist/ targets exist ...

FOI unclear 55 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.7

Published: 2019-08-05
Reference: FOI/19/01455
Directorate
Topic: Public sector