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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1,173 matching releases

Expenses, itinerary and correspondence from Neil Gray's trip to Japan in April 2023: FOI release

Full expenses from Neil Gray's trip to Japan in April 2023, including how many members of staff went with him, what hotels he stayed in and how he got there and back plus full dates of when he went. Full itinerary from his trip to Japan and including any minutes taken at these meetings. What involvement did the UK Gove...

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

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300356471
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Public sector

NHS staff absent due to sickness including COVID-19 from 2015-2023: FOI release

The total amount of NHS staff absent due to sickness from 2015-2019 separated by health board, month and year The total amount of NHS staff absent due to sickness including COVID-19 from 2020-2023 separated by health board, month and year

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

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: 202300363450
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Teacher statistics request: FOI release

I am writing to you to request the following information. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further clarification or additional information. Who decides how many probationer teachers are to be recruited per local authority? How many primary school supply teachers are registered in Scotland? How many sec...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: 202200327440
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The full number of deaths on the A9 between Perth and Inverness since January 1 2019

Can you give me the full number of deaths on the A9 between Perth and Inverness since January 1 2019 and, if at all possible, include the identities (the names, at least) of those who died?

FOI not held 70 score 0 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: 202200329612
Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

First Minister folders: FoI release

I have today noticed the First Minister is using a branded First Minister folder: https://twitter.com/ScotGovFM/status/1691431805910491136?s=20 I have looked at previous photos and this the first time this type of folder has been used. It is also different from the ones other Ministers uses. I would like information ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-10-04
Reference: Foi - 202300371718
Directorate
Topic

Cairngorms National Park Authority Board Member Appointments: FOI release

You asked in relation to the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board Member Appointments advertised from 15 February 2023 with a closing date for applications of 7 March 2023: How many applicants had other involvement in public life? How many applicants that had other involvement in public life got through to interv...

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

Published: 2023-09-27
Reference: 202300348277
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Appointment of Jamie Hepburn as Minister for Independence: FoI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government from members of the public and outside organisations since March 27 2023 regarding the appointment of Jamie Hepburn as independence minister. 2. All analysis done by the government on the pros and cons of adopting the Euro if Scotland became an independ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-19
Reference: FOI/202300366091
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland staff recruitment costs: FOI release

You asked for the following information on staff recruitment costs: Question 1. How many new permanent hires joined your organisation in 2022? Question 2. How many new permanent hires came through external providers in 2022? Question 3. How many team members work in your Recruitment Team? Question 4. What is your time...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2023-09-18
Reference: FOI/202300372936
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Angus Robertson's time abroad: FOI Release

You asked for: How many days this year has Angus Robertson not been in Scotland for (up to the date of this FOI?) List all of the foreign trips to countries outside of Scotland he has taken and their dates. The total amount spent on trips outside of Scotland that he has been on? What is his budget for trips outside...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2023-09-14
Reference: 202200331592
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government’s Covid Business Support Funds: FOI release

Whether Loon Fung or Sichuan House on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow applied for any of the Scottish Government’s Covid Business Support Funds. For example any funding received from the Business Support Fund Grants (Small Business Grant Scheme and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Grant Scheme), Hospitality, Reta...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300345878
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fingerprint Inquiry: FOI release

Information in relation to the Fingerprint Inquiry: E-Discovery/Document Review Requirements The volume of data (in GB and item count) disclosed into the inquiry from participants/interested parties. The volume of data (in GB and item count) deemed relevant by the inquiry following review and published into the publi...

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

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300345521
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Laptops/iPads handed out to school pupils in Scotland since the 2021: FOI release

1. How many laptops/iPads have been handed out to school pupils in Scotland since the 2021 promise by the SNP? Breakdown by region and year if possible. 2. How many pupils are there in Scotland in each region that are eligible for laptops? What percentage of pupils in each region have received their laptop? 3. How much...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-09-08
Reference: 202300355678
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Highest number of FOI requests made by a single person in one day: FOI release

What is the largest number of FOI requests made to yourselves by a single person in one day, and who made those requests (and in what capacity, e.g. journalist, media, lobbying, campaigner, party researcher)? For each of the years 2023 (so far), 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, what is the largest number of FOI requests made...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2023-09-06
Reference: FOI/202300371085
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Emergency workers act: FOI release

How many people have been charged under the 2005 Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act? How many people have been convicted under the 2005 Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act? In relation to question 2, what was the average sentence for these individuals? In relation to question 2, what was the longest sentence for these indiv...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.2(1) s.3(1) s.5(1)

Published: 2023-09-06
Reference: FOI/202300372049
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order

Breakdown of Scottish Government employees working from home: FOI release

1. Can you please provide data to confirm the number and percentage of Scottish Government employees who routinely, partly or permanently work from home for the years 2018 and 2022 and 2023 currently? 2) Does the Scottish Government have a policy to encourage staff to return to work based in the office?

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300370126
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Ministerial car costs over last 5 years: FOI release

How much money has been spent overall on the ministerial car service over the last five years with a breakdown by year and what the money was spent on? Full list of ministerial vehicles currently used, including how often they have been used over the last two years. How much money is spent on average per every minister...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300369293
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Guidance and protocol of abortions: FOI release

1. The number of persons born alive as a result of termination (abortion) in NHS facilities in Scotland, annualised between 2018-2023 inclusive. 2. The median age in weeks of persons born alive as a result of termination (abortion) in NHS facilities in Scotland, annualised between 2018-2023 inclusive. 3. The median per...

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

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300372609
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

RESAS research on Isle of Rum: FOI release

You asked for RESAS' upcoming research on the Isle of Rum. Specifically, you have asked the following questions: Can the RESAS provide the methodology for this type of Delphi Study and state the minimum sample size for this methodology. Has the RESAS conducted any research elsewhere using the Delphi method and please ...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.1 s.34(5)

Published: 2023-08-29
Reference: 202300368651
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Legal costs: FOI release

The cost of any legal advice - either from the Scottish Government's legal directorate or from external advisers/counsel - around the decision to pause the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme. The cost of any legal advice - either from the Scottish Government's legal directorate or from external advisers/counse...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-08-28
Reference: FOI/202300368376
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial car arrangements March 2023: FOI release

1. Copies of any enquiries from ministers/representatives of ministers on whether the service would be available from the pub on March 23. 2. Any internal discussion within the SG over whether use of the car service for this event would be appropriate, and any responses to ministers/their representatives. 3. Any corres...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300366303
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Developing young workforce (DYW) programme: FOI release

1. What is the annual budget for the Developing Young Workforce programme? 2. How many young people have been placed in jobs and apprenticeships directly through the DYW programme? What percentage is this of the young people population? 3. Does the Scottish government fund the preparation of the online courses availabl...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-08-18
Reference: FOI/202300365786
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

The King's Scottish Coronation protests: FOI release

Despite being a tiny percentage of the crowd attending the processions associated with H M The King receiving The Honours of Scotland, republican protestors dominated the outside proceedings by virtue of their prominent position and use of a megaphone. This gave a extremely unbalanced and unfair representation of the a...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2023-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300365067
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Resource Spending Review: FOI release

How many FTE civil servants were involved in drafting the Resource Spending Review (published 31 May 2022)? The distribution of pay grades for all civil servants involved in drafting the Resource Spending Review (published 31 May 2022) How many hours were spent by civil servants on drafting the Resource Spending Review...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence special advisers spending s.17 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-07-19
Reference: FOI/202300362942
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Ferguson Marine - Scottish Government correspondence relating to plans to market: FOI release

How much is the Scottish Government expecting to market Ferguson Marine for when it aims to sell it and will it recoup the costs of keeping it afloat? - All correspondence between the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland and Ferguson Marine about this. Did Transport Scotland approach anyone else for quotes/timescales...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-06-28
Reference: FOI/202300359235
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to bullying incidents within the Scottish Government in the last 5 years: FOI release

The number of incidents of bullying within the Scottish Government in each of the last 5 years. You also requested further information in relation to the number of employees that were accused of bullying and the number of reported cases that were investigated and resulted in disciplinary action.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-06-28
Reference: FOI/202200318207
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills