Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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336 matching releases

Payments to appear In Stonewall lists: FOI release

All information on membership payments, donations & grants provided to Stonewall

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200315562
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government application to Stonewall Diversity scheme: FOI release

1. Confirmation of whether Scottish Government applied to be part of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index in A) 2018 (for 2019), B) 2019 (for 2020) or C) 2021 (for 2022) (NB the index was suspended in 2020/21 because of Covid). 2. Give details of the total amount of money Scottish Government paid to Stonewall in 202...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-24
Reference: FOI/202200313410
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Staff attending a workplace ‘trans 101’ course: FOI release

Following the revelation of the "trans 101" workplace training in The Telegraph, could you please state: 1. if any of the clerks for the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee took part in the training course? 2. if any MSPs took part in the training course and who these were of so.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-24
Reference: FOI/202200309149
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

The process of filling the position of Deputy Director of Human Rights & Mainstreaming: FOI release

Please provide detail on the process of filling the position of Deputy Director of Human Rights & Mainstreaming, including: 1. Whether it was publicly advertised and for how long 2. Any external communications related to the job description and potential candidates 3. Salary for this position 4. Process for assessm...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200313235
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Equalities data on members of the boards of public bodies: FOI release

You asked “can you let me know do you hold equalities data on members of the boards of public bodies in Scotland and, if so, can you tell me how many trans people, and specifically trans women, there are in total on the boards of Scotland's public bodies?”

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200311161
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Errors of processing and errors relating to erroneous procedures: FOI release

For us to distinguish between errors of processing’ and ‘errors relating to erroneous procedures.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200304002
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Staff Diversity Networks: FOI release

You asked for the following information for each of 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22: 1. What have been the funds provided to the network? 2. How many staff within the Scottish Government provide their time for administrative support to the group (and what is the cost estimate of their time)? 3. What funds have been pro...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-08-03
Reference: FOI/202200309061
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Statistics on Government staff that have been dismissed, demoted or disciplinary action taken against them: FOI release

You have asked for the following information: How many Accountable Officers in the Scottish Government have been (a) demoted (b) sacked (c) had formal action taken against them in the period since 2010. How many Senior Officers in the Scottish Government have been (a) demoted (b) sacked (c) had formal action taken...

FOI unclear 50 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200303050
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Appointment of Members of the Board of Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS): FOI release

What was the field, in respect of the Board member of the Architecture and Design Scotland appointment round advertised from 9 February 2022 with a closing date for applications of 9 March 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200294400
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Pay grades within Scottish Government: FOI release

The Scottish Government pay scales for grades AA - G6 to include min and max points and any spinal points in between.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200295836
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Application process for NHS Orkney board position advertised on 03/12/21: FOI release

What was the field (at different stages of the process) in respect of the Board member of the NHS Orkney Board appointment round advertised from 3 December 2021 with a closing date for applications of 10 January 2022?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-05-05
Reference: FOI/202200289409
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Staffing structure of Scottish Civil Service: FOI release

Details of the following information regarding the Scottish Government civil service: 1. The number of (FTE) civil servants within each directorate, together grouped by responsible Director-General. 2. A list of all teams within each directorate and the number of FTE employees in each team. 3. Any diagrammatic maps the...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-04
Reference: FOI/202200278953
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Employee Survey 2021: FOI release

"I would like to have sight of a copy of the Scottish Government Employee Survey for 2021. Please arrange to send pdf copy to me."

FOI unclear 75 score 2 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200277761
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Working from home policy: FOI release

The number of employees in your organisation and, of these, the number able to perform their work remotely (i.e., not those who are front-line workers) and the number who have started returning to in person work. Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, what has your organisation policy to employees working from ...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.84

Published: 2022-01-20
Reference: FOI/202100258939
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding Inclusive Leadership and Culture training: FOI release

Information on Inclusive Leadership & Culture training. What change is ‘inclusive culture’ training intended to create and how will government determine whether or not the desired change has in fact been created? Is the training being provided in person and in groups, by remote group meetings, or by online course modu...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending

Published: 2022-01-10
Reference: FOI/202100254996
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Staff members of Scottish Government diagnosed with Dyslexia: FOI release

How many of the Scottish Government’s Special Advisors and highest level staff have been diagnosed with dyslexia, or other neuro-diverse diagnoses?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence special advisers

Published: 2021-12-20
Reference: FOI/202100255153
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) and Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) expenses claims: FOI release

1. Do you allow home workers within the SASA and SPPA to claim any expenses for working from home? If yes: 2. How many expense claims has your department received since March 2020? a. What is the total value of these expenses? b. What has been the most expensive claim made?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-12-01
Reference: FOI/202100247073
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Cost of recruitment agencies for civil service jobs: FOI release

Since 2010, the annual cost of hiring external recruitment firms for civil service jobs, broken down by directorate. I'm looking for any spend on recruitment agencies by the Scottish Government, for the recruitment of any type of staff, temporary, permanent or otherwise. We have interpreted your request in the follow...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-11-12
Reference: FOI/202100245076
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic

Updated terms and conditions of Covid-19 related sickness: FOI release

You asked for a copy of the document titled 'Coronavirus (Covid-19) Impact on Terms and Conditions of Employment for Scottish Government Sector Version – 29 March 2021'

FOI unclear 75 score 2 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-05
Reference: FOI/202100246229
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Scottish Government IT Code of Conduct: FOI release

A. A disclosure of the governments acceptable use policy for its service users when using its FOI Department. B. A disclosure of the governments privacy policy for service users using its FOI department. C. A disclosure of the councils equality policy for transgender women

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-03
Reference: FOI/202100236848
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Permanent recruitment agency spend per annum: FOI release

Permanent Recruitment Agency Spend for the last 2 calendar years.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-10-28
Reference: FOI/202100240749
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

NHS Education for Scotland Board recruitment campaign: FOI release

You asked for “What was the field?” in respect of the Board member of the NHS Education for Scotland Board appointment round advertised from 23 August 2021 with a closing date for applications of 17 September 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-10-21
Reference: FOI/202100244760
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Civil service reasonable adjustments: FOI release

In Civil Service recruitment, can you confirm if you offer pre-recorded interviews as a reasonable adjustment. These can be also known as asynchronous interview.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-10-21
Reference: FOI/202100243704
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Staff guidance regarding social media accounts and email signatures use of pronouns: FOI release

1. Can the Scottish Government confirm they have issued staff guidance over the use of pronouns in social media profiles/email signatures? 2. If the answer to question one is yes, can the Scottish Government provide the guidance issued to staff?

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-13
Reference: FOI/202100232951
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government pay award 2021: FOI release

1. The names of the unions which are signatories to your main collective agreement covering pay and conditions? 2. The number of employees covered by the agreement? 3. For your 2021/22 pay agreement, were the key features of the Scottish Sector pay policy applied as listed below (see https://www.gov.scot/publications/s...

FOI unclear 80 score 8 working days correspondence s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2021-10-11
Reference: FOI/202100231734
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector