Scottish Government FOI Index

22,812releases indexed

40,786attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,461partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-27newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,461 unclear 7,436 not held 3,269 released 1,596 already published 711 cost limit 631 clarification 375 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5195 s.20 4460 s.34(1) 3758 s.39(2) 3620 s.30 3025 s.17(1) 2966 s.25(1) 2545 s.10(4) 2077 s.11(2) 1627 s.2 1240 s.29(1) 1239 s.3 973

Timeline

2026-10 165 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 1,331 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 988 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 739 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 669 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 662 releases · 25.5 avg days

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22,812 matching releases

Humanitarian Emergency Fund: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Humanitarian Emergency Fund; for the amount of money paid out through the Fund to date; a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund and for the business case for the Fund.

FOI released 75 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

M8 in Glasgow between A803 and J16: EIR release

How many repairs did they carry out on the stretch of road during the period of time (despite not finding any issues with it themselves)? How many reports of road defects did they receive from the public during the period of time above? How many times did they pay compensation to motorists for damage caused by road d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Production Growth Fund: FOI release

Amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Production Growth Fund referenced on page 48 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund has paid out to date; for (if it does not break the cost limits) a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund and ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Empowering Communities Fund: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government's Empowering Communities Fund (ECF). Specifically you asked: for the amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Empowering Communities Fund referenced on page 109 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund has p...

FOI cost limit 65 score correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Dyspraxia: diagnosis, impact, related policies and training: FOI release

Details of people in Scotland who have dyspraxia; how many have been diagnosed, why there is a lack of understanding/recognition in regards to this specific condition, how it impacts on people mentally as well as physically, why are girls/women less likely to get a diagnosis, what policies are already in place to help ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Steel and composite bridges constructed in 2016/2017: EIR release

The span of each of the steel and steel/concrete composite bridges constructed in 2016 and 2017 in Scotland. In the case of bridges with multiple spans, please indicate the length of each span.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score correspondence ministers

Published: 2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Information Commissioner on Intervention Report: FOI release

Correspondence between the Information Commissioner and the Scottish Government on the former's intervention report into Scottish Government compliance with Freedom of Information legislation. Any briefings given to Ministers from Scottish Government civil servants on the report. Internal correspondence in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.43(3) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Justice Directorate: organisation chart: FOI release

A copy of the Justice Directorate organisation chart covering all divisions and teams identifying heads for each section by name. I also request summaries of responsibilities at each level. I also require the link to the Scottish Government website that identifies all staff.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Exemptions related to school sprinkler installation 2010-2018: FOI release

"A list of any exemptions granted to local authorities not to install school sprinklers either in new school builds or in existing schools with new extensions. Please could you provide this information per year from 2010 to 2018 and for each specific exemption with the reason given for the exemption."

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Domestic abuse cases 2014-17: FOI release

Number of domestic abuse cases were heard at the sheriff courts in Aberdeen, Elgin, Fort William, Inverness, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Lochmaddy, Oban, Peterhead, Stornoway, Tain and Wick in each of 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014? Number of domestic abuse convictions were made at the sheriff courts in Aberdeen, Elgin, Fort William...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Innovation Fund: low carbon energy infrastructure projects: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Innovation Fund referenced on page 10 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that has been paid out through the Fund to date; for a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund and for the business case for the Fund.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.2

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Costs of installation of attitude lights in Springholm: EIR release

All costs involved in the installation of attitude lights in Springholm, including all consultation, external contracting, and remedial and repair costs. An indication of all future costs for the attitude lights in Springholm. All costs attributed to all traffic monitoring and traffic calming methods in Springholm sinc...

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

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Loans Company: changes to student support: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government(including officials) with the Student Loans Company regarding changes to student support outlined in the ministerial statement on 12/6/18.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Digital Growth Fund: FOI release

The amount committed by SG to the Digital Growth Fund for the amount of money that has been paid out through the Fund to date; list of payees and business case for Fund.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bankruptcy Restriction Undertaking offered by Accountant in Bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Please can you confirm how many debtors, who have been served with a Bankruptcy Restriction Order (BRO) since April 2008, were offered a Bankruptcy Restriction Undertaking (BRU), and how many have accepted a BRU from the AiB? I understand there have been approximately 230 BRO's issued by the AiB since its inception ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.56G s.2

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Cultural Youth Experience Fund: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Cultural Youth Experience Fund referenced in the Programme for Government; the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund to date; for a list of payees that have received funding and for the business case for the Fund.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Meetings with Lord President's Private Office from 2016: FOI release

On how many occasions has the Scottish government justice department had meetings with the Lord President's Private Office since the 1st of October 2016 in which the Association of Commercial Attorneys revised scheme has been discussed.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland meetings: FOI release

1. How long has the practice of quarterly meetings between the Law Society of Scotland been in place for. 2. What records of the discussions at the meetings have been kept, and by whom. 3. Are the records of the meetings made public.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ending Homelessness Together Fund: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Ending Homelessness Together Fund referenced on page 20 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund has paid out to date; for (if it does not break the cost limits) a list of payees that have received funding fro...

FOI cost limit 40 score correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Lord President's decision 2016 on revised ACA scheme: FOI release

You asked: "Regarding the recent meeting with the Director of Justice, Neil Rennick. How can the justice department ask everyone else to act appropriately and take responsibility for their actions, when it is unwilling to even address its own failings?" "Why was there no consultation for the decision that the revised ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.42 s.2

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme: FOI release

From 1st July 2017 to 16th February 2018 you advised that 11 beneficiaries had sadly passed away. Since your letter of 16th March 2018, could I ask if any further beneficiaries (of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme) have passed away?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Yammer: correspondence with Education Secretary John Swinney: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Education Secretary John Swinney and Education Scotland in relation to Yammer. 2. Separately and packaged on its own, all correspondence by Mr Swinney in relation to privacy or security concerns over Yammer.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.35(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Number of new and refurbished nurseries by 2020: FOI release

The number of new nurseries expected to be built and number of nurseries it is expected to be expanded or refurbished to support the expansion of early learning and childcare to 1140 hours in 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence briefings

Published: 2018-07-10
Reference
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Circular Economy Investment Fund: EIR release

"The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Circular Economy Investment Fund referenced on page 45 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that had been paid out through the Fund to date; for (if it does not break the cost limits) a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund an...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-07-10
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adoption and promotion of Yogyakarta Principles (original Plus 10):FOI release

Data on the Scottish Government's "adoption and promotion of the Yogyakarta Principles (original Plus 10)", described in the Scottish Government's consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) as embodying best practice. You asked that this include: full details on the person and directorat...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.4

Published: 2018-07-10
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector