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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667 matching releases

Formal disciplinary procedures for Scottish Government staff using online video streaming services: FOI release

Please provide the total number of Scottish Government employees who have been subject to disciplinary procedures for using online video streaming services, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, or Apple TV, on Scottish Government laptops since 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500482316
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government training materials of gender ideology: FOI release

What organisation has been responsible for training the Scottish Government and the NHS in gender ideology and how were training materials vetted and commissioned

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500467227
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government internal and external legal services: FOI release

1. The number of FTE employees who work in the Scottish Government’s internal legal team, including all lawyers, solicitors, etc. in a) Financial Year 2022/23, b) Financial Year 2023/24, and c) Financial Year 2024/25. 2. The total amount spent by the Scottish Government on internal legal services, including the salari...

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

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468068
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government roles designated as remote or home-based: FOI release

1. The number of Scottish Government job roles that were designated as ‘remote’, ‘home-based’, or otherwise eligible to be filled by individuals living outside Scotland. 2. Of those roles, how many were actually filled by individuals who reside and pay income tax outside of Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468251
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Salaries and Job descriptions: FOI release

Salary ranges (from the bottom of the scale to the top) for each job listed below. Also, if you could send me the relative current job descriptions and any future job descriptions, if under any current pay and grading review. 1. Mechanical & Electrical Engineer/Building Services Engineer (Projects) - Team Lead 2. Mec...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500465039
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Details relating to Leadership and Management training and development: FOI release

I would like to make an FOI request in relation to any products or services you have made in relation to Leadership and Management training and development over the last 3 financial years. Please include any training or development related to your own internal staff as well as intended for adults, young people and com...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500465046
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information held by the Scottish Government relating to Staff Networks: FOI release

All information held relating to the due diligence done by the Scottish Government on the following staff networks: the Women’s Development Network, the Disabled Staff Network, the Faith and Belief Network, the LGBTI+ Network, the Race Equality Network, the Socio Economic Development Network. This should include any in...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462504
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

In-house lawyers employed by the Scottish Government: FOI release

For each year from 2015 until the present year, 2025, please may you tell me: 1. How many in-house lawyers the Scottish Government employs. 2. For each year please tell me the overall salary costs. 3. For each year please provide me with a breakdown of salary bandings ie C3 – 2 people, C1 – 4 people.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462521
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scotland House Pride and Equality event cost and LGBTQ+ network meetings: FOI release

1. Information on how much the Scottish Government spent to hire a drag queen to perform at Scotland House, London, for pride? This request includes any travel and subsistence costs given to the drag queen in connection with their performance. 2. Information relating to meetings between the SG’s executive team and the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.35 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-10
Reference: FOI/202500475067
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government staff disciplinary and grievance statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following data for calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025 across the whole Scottish Government, broken down by directorate/agency/department. Please also provide data for the past 12 months (20 May 2024 - 20 May 2025). 1. Number of complaints against staff members for harassment. 2. Number of complain...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500466962
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Diversity Staff Network information: FOI release

All information you hold on how each of the Women’s Development Network, the Disabled Staff Network, the Faith and Belief Network, the LGBTI+ Network, the Race Equality Network, and the Socio Economic Development Network meet the expectations of Diversity Staff Networks, as set out in the extract quoted above from the ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500474781
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Temporary agency staff spend via Procurement Scotland framework: FOI release

1. The total spend on temporary agency staff (or contingent labour) by the Scottish Government and its executive agencies via the Procurement Scotland framework, for each of the past 2 financial years (or calendar years if more appropriate). 2. A breakdown of spend by department or agency, if available. 3. The names ...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500474995
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Formal complaints regarding Special Advisers: FOI release

Whether any formal complaints have been made about the behaviour of Special Advisers since 1 May 2021 (including bullying, unprofessional behaviour, harassment, or any other type of complaint) from any staff member employed by the Scottish Government or its public bodies. If any were made, please indicate how they were...

FOI withheld 55 score 17 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: FOI/202500474757
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of Scottish Government employees working outside of Scotland: FOI release

1. As of 19 June 2025, or the most recent estimate, how many staff members were given permission to work outside Scotland, or who were working outside Scotland with this body’s knowledge? 2. In relation to Q1, in what country were they working in? Please provide as much data as possible for each employee.

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12

Published: 2025-08-14
Reference: FOI/202500471873
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government employee dismissal statistics: FOI release

Between 1 September 2024 to date, how many Scottish Government employees have been dismissed from employment? Between 1 September 2024 to date, please provide a breakdown showing how many were dismissed for gross misconduct and any other reasons for dismissal. Between 1 September 2024 to date, please provide a breakd...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-11
Reference: FOI/202500473938
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government staff pay scales information: FOI release

1. The number of people employed by the Scottish Government who earn below the Real Living Wage of £12.60 per hour. 2. The number of people employed by the Scottish Government who earn exactly the National Minimum Wage or the National Living Wage.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-08-11
Reference: FOI/202500475182
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government staff promotion statistics: FOI release

1. The number of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds who have been promoted to Grade B3 and Grade C1 roles within the Scottish Government from 14 February 2022 to the present date. 2. Of those promoted, how many individuals identified as Muslim. 3. A breakdown of this data by directorate or unit, if availabl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-07
Reference: FOI/202500474338
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government staff sickness absence statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. Number of staff members currently on long term sick leave. 2. Total Number of staff members. 3. Breakdown by health reason for long term sick leave. 4. The definition used for Scottish Government staff to define long term sick leave. 5. Number of instances of long term s...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 s.5

Published: 2025-08-06
Reference: FOI/202500471375
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government staff sick pay calculations: FOI release

1. Are individual's absences calculated using working days or calendar days for the purpose of monitoring against those thresholds? 2. If absences are recorded in working days, how is this reconciled with the use of calendar-day thresholds for entitlement? 3. Are the sick pay entitlement thresholds (6 months in 12 mo...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: FOI/202500469895
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Recruitment agency information: FOI release

1. Could you provide the total amount the Scottish government has spent on recruitment agencies for temporary and permanent staff every year from 2019/20 to 2024/25 or to the latest annual figures? 2. Could you provide the total number of staff hired from recruitment agencies every year from 2019/20 to 2024/25 or to t...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: FOI/202500469889
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Intranet post about the return to a 40% in-office working week: FOI release

Any comments, posts, or other engagement available on the Saltire intranet post about the return to a 40% in-office working week for Scottish Government staff.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: FOI/202500466645
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government staff pay band information: FOI release

1. Over the last 10 years, what has been the trend and percentage increase of each pay band over that time frame? 2. How does the percentage increase of the lowest pay band compare to the median salary increase over that period?

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500466066
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

New hybrid working plan correspondence: FOI release

I saw on reddit that there are a lot of grumpy workers because of 40%! Can I FOI all emails from the senior people about this, intranet and all those sort of things as well, any comments, emails, statements, whatsapps, decision making and all that from the past 3 months.

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending whatsapp s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: FOI/202500465293
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Mediation guidance as an intervention to resolve Scottish Government staff disputes: FOI release

A copy of the guidance the core Scottish Government gives to its staff about mediation as an intervention to resolve internal disputes; how to access it, what to do when the mediation process is underway and a copy of any template forms it provides to staff to fill in before, during or after the mediation.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464457
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government staff formal grievance data: FOI release

How many formal grievances were submitted per month in the time range you mentioned (55 formal grievances in the past 5 years)? I am assuming the grievances mentioned were submitted within the specified period, not, for instance cases submitted 6 years ago but only later recorded within the 5 years’ timeframe.’

FOI not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500467694
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector