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FOI/202200269985 · FOI · unclear

Longest response time for a FOI request and review in 2021: FOI release

Published
2022-02-04
Received
2022-01-06
Responded
2022-02-03
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector
Exemptions
None detected

Information requested

1. During the calendar year of 2021, the longest wait time for a response to an FOI request, including the request, response, and any appeal request or response 2. During the calendar year of 2021, the longest wait time for a response to an FOI review request, including the request, response, and any appeal request or response.

Response

We have interpreted “During the calendar year the longest wait time for a response…” to mean 'Of all the responses issued to request/review in 2021, which have the longest wait'. Therefore, we have included information on the longest wait times for request/review responded to under FOISA in 2021, even if the request or review request was made in a previous year. Please note that the days are FOISA working days incorporating any/all public holidays, and are timed from the date the request was received. 1. Of all the responses issued to a request in 2021, the longest wait was 361 days. I can confirm that the request was not subject to a subsequent request for review or any appeal submission to the Scottish Information Commissioner (OSIC). The response to this request is published on the Scottish Government website at the following link - https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202000034205/. 2. Of all the responses issued to a request for review in 2021, the longest wait was 318 days. I can confirm that the review was not subject to a request for appeal submission to the Scottish Information Commissioner (OSIC). The response to this review is published on the Scottish Government website at the following link - https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202000022124/. About FOI The Scottish Government is committed to publishing all information released in response to Freedom of Information requests. View all FOI responses at http://www.gov.scot/foi-responses.

Contact Please quote the FOI reference Central Enquiry Unit Email: ceu@gov.scot Phone: 0300 244 4000 The Scottish Government St Andrews House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG

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