Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

Clear

1,061 matching releases

Contingency planning regarding Carillion: FOI release

Information on those plans [to manage or eliminate risks associated with Carillion's difficulties] including the reasons and analysis which prompted the Scottish government to specifically target Carillion.

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

Published: 2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Costs associated with the Edinburgh Tram Enquiry: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could tell me how much the Scottish Government has spent to date on the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry. I would like to have the figure broken down into costs associated with: The Chairman Counsel – for the Inquiry and other parties to the Inquiry Solicitors – for the Inquiry and other parties to th...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence special advisers spending s.38(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2018-01-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road Traffic Act prosecutions under Section 94: FOI release

The number of driving licence holders who have been prosecuted for contravention of section 94 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Of those driving licence holders who were prosecuted for contravention of section 94 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, the number who were convicted. The number of Group 2 driving licence holders who...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.94 s.93 s.94(3A) s.94A s.17(1)

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Bypassing of Inverurie A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness: EIR release

1. Any email correspondence from 1 March 2017 to 30 November 2017 between Transport Scotland and a) Humza Yousaf and b) Keith Brown regarding future finishing works on the Queensferry Crossing between the opening of the bridge and September 2018? 2. Any email correspondence from 1 March 2017 to 30 November 2017 betwee...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17(1) s.33(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030: FOI release

Copies of the final versions of all documents presented in connection with any consultations that took place between Scottish Government and the industry in connection with the development of the term aquaculture Innovation Sites in the context of the "Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030", together with copes of...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.3 s.11(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Volume and processing of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

You asked for: The number of Freedom of Information requests replied to within 20 working days The percentage of Freedom of Information requests replied to within 20 working days The number of Freedom of Information requests replied to within the statutory deadline The percentage of Freedom of Information requests rep...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOI requests submitted by BBC Scotland each year: FOI release

How many Freedom of Information Requests BBC Scotland submit to the Scottish Government &/or Parliament each year, for as many years as records are available & the overall or average cost associated with handling these requests.

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

Published: 2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

School Inspection retention of inspection dates: FOI release

1. Relating to a previous FOI response where you were informed "In April 2008 inspection information prior to this change has been deleted." You have requested any information related to the decision to delete inspection information prior to April 2008. You have requested to know what the rationale behind the decision...

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

Published: 2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Independent Review of Transvaginal Mesh: FOI release

Please disclose all correspondence relating to The Scottish Independent Review of the Use, Safety and Efficacy of Transvaginal Mesh Implants in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women between Ministers of the Scottish Government, civil servants, members of the review group includ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.3(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing post completion information: FOI release

1. (a & b) While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, your request for this information is refused under Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) Section 33(1) (b). This exemption applies because disclosure of this information would (or would be likely to) prejudice substantially and have a de...

FOI not held 55 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33(1) s.17(1) s.33 s.6 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Work hours required to answer an FOI request: FOI release

You asked for work hours required to answer FOI/17/02710 and whether the document 'The contribution of EEA citizens to Scotland: the Scottish Government's response to the Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on the role of EEA workers in the UK labour market' existed before the request or was drafted for the ...

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

Published: 2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Review of Disabled Students Allowance: FOI release

FOI (1) - To provide details of the date of the Equality Impact Assessment regarding the Review of DSA, and the date of the Review itself. FOI (2) - Statistics regarding age of DSA recipients FOI (3) - Exceptions Policy/Process FOI (4) - Details of how flexibility within the rules was/is made known to relevant peopl...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.20 24 attachments

Published: 2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Jamie Hepburn's MSP diary and engagements: FOI release

Details of Jamie Hepburn's engagements, diary and call log on 6 July 2016 including any emails he received.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Calmac Ferries contract subsidies: FOI release

'In respect to the CHFS PSO can you provide the following information under FOI legislation: 1. The detailed explanation and the associated financial impact thereof which therefore illustrates the increase in subsidy level from £868m to £975m. 2. The breakdown of the £975m subsidy payments by contract year, split bet...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Further details on Consolidated Accounts 2016-17: FOI release

further details on the nature of the cases of loss outlined in the loss statement of p44 of the 16/17 consolidated accounts and whether any of them resulting in disciplinary action or were the result of decisions made by Scottish Government Ministers. and also any internal correspondence of the losses statement. for fu...

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

Published: 2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Drug and alcohol tests on AWPR Project: FOI release

AWPR – Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route "I have an FOI request related to drug and alcohol tests at the AWPR site - Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) Project. How many workers have failed drugs and alcohol tests since construction began, broken down into individual years? What positio...

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

Published: 2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Free and funded University places: FOI release

The following broken down by undergraduate and postgraduate award from 2011 to 2017: 1. The number of Scottish domiciled students, who would have been entitled to free University tuition at a Scottish University, who have been loaned money to pay for tuition fees to attend an English, Welsh or Northern Irish Universit...

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

Published: 2017-12-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Payments made to Gerard Burns: FOI release

Payments made by the Scottish Government to Gerard Burns from and including 2009; for if the Scottish Government paid expenses for him to attend Scotland week in 2017, 2016 and 2015; for a full list of art purchased off of and commissioned by the Scottish Government from Gerard Burns and for the total cost and breakdow...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2017-12-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ministers call logs and diaries: FOI release

Call logs and diaries for John Swinney, Jamie Hepburn and Angela Constance on May 6, 7, 8 and 9 of 2016.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Funding Council report sent to Angela Constance: FOI release

"In addition to my previous request for an internal review, please include the following: You stated: The Scottish Government does not have the information The Scottish Government does not have the information you have asked for because we do not hold any records on whether the Scottish Funding Councils report relied ...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.7C s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Website access: FOI release

Number of instances SG PCs accessed following websites in 2016 (or latest available full month if this would go over cost limit). How many times website access has been blocked to restricted sites e.g. pornographic sites on Scottish Government minister's devices in total over the last three years, broken down by year?...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mike Russell's diary and engagements: FOI release

1. The details of the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe's diary, including all engagements, for the 30 May and 1 June 2017. This should state the purpose, exact location and times of the engagement at Lanark Road on 1 June and the purpose and times of the engagement at Stirling Train station on...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Decision to remove cartoon from Glow learning resource: FOI release

You asked for the following information via email: The image of the cartoons mentioned within a link from a previous FOI response, FOI/17/01891. Any correspondence and minutes of meetings between John Swinney and the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities on this topic. Any details or correspondence including minutes ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Named Person Scheme set up costs: FOI release

The terms of your request were as follows: 1) A breakdown of all legal costs incurred by the Scottish Government to date in relation to the creation, set up and implementation of the Named Person Scheme. 2) Any estimated or projected future legal costs.

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

Published: 2017-11-20
Reference
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lost or misplaced IT equipment: FOI release

Details of any Scottish Government computers or other kinds of IT equipment that were lost or misplaced for an extended period of time in 2016-17. Information should include the cost, the specific computer or IT equipment lost, which department or official it belonged to, if it was replaced, and the cost of any replace...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector