Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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2,923 matching releases

Carers Supplement Payments paid out and administration costs: FOI release

The number of carers supplement payments paid out in each period since its inception. The current administration costs of carers supplement since its implementation.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2019-07-15
Reference: FOI/19/01490
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Universities Research and Reactor Centre monetary awards: FOI release

Records of communications between Scottish Government (Scottish Office) and Glasgow University, Professor Murdoch Baxter and the Scottish Universities Research and Reactor Centre between 25 April 1986 and 31 January 1993. Additionally asked for public statements and press releases, records of internal Scottish Governme...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-11
Reference: FOI/19/01566
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Costs incurred for establishment/running of Public Health Reform programme: FOI release

Full costs incurred to date in relation to the establishment and running of Public Health Reform, the Public Health Oversight Board, Public Health Scotland and associated commissions. Full details of any training and team-bonding events held by those involved in these bodies and associated groups in the last year. Full...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2019-07-10
Reference: FOI/19/01430
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Document “Draft Guidance on Funeral Costs”: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s internal record of response to the questions which were posed in an email sent by the Alice Barker Trust on 11 February 2019 regarding our document, “Draft Guidance on Funeral Costs” and the questions in the Trust’s further email of 20 February 2019.

FOI withheld 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01379
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Directorate - business cases presented to the delivery board: FOI review

Further to my letter of 24 June 2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for ‘Under FOISA, please provide a list of business cases presented/supplied to the delivery board, please detail the dates commission supplied. Ple...

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01353
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Further request from FoI/18/01553 and further correspondence: FOI release

You have requested: Briefing contents: Annex A - Biography Annex B - Summary Annex C - Support for Aquaculture EMFF Annex D - Support for Aquaculture SAIC Annex E - Background to Norwegian Ban Annex F - Correspondence Annex G - Key Stats (In relation to FoI/18/01553) Please also provide any further correspondence f...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-02
Reference: FOI/19/01378
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Student loans and bursary questions: FOI release

You asked for the following data for the past 30 years: The number of students who utilise the student loan (in it’s different forms) (by gender and local authority if possible); The number of students who utilise the bursary scheme (by gender and local authority if possible); The number of students on a bursary schem...

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2019-06-28
Reference: FoI/19/01314
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of loan facility to Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BiFab): FOI release

In November 2017, Scottish Ministers granted a £15 million loan facility to Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BiFab) - company registered number SC213282. This loan facility was subsequently secretly increased to £35 million, fully drawn down and converted in to class B shares in BiFab Limited during 2018. In respect o...

FOI unclear 80 score 107 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-06-27
Reference: FOI/18/02771 Appeal
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sponsorship and funding provision to The Pause initiative in Dundee: FOI release

Under FOISA please supply me with Information contained in your records relating to sponsorship and funding provision to The Pause initiative in Dundee. To be clear Please supply me with the total amount of funding to be provided by the Scottish Government. Please supply me with the conditions of grant/grant funding, w...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2019-06-26
Reference: FOI/201900001778
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Accessibility strategy for education questions: FOI release

You asked for: Which local authorities do not have an accessibility strategy for education in place as of 7th June 2019? Which local authorities have never produced an accessibility strategy for education at all? Was funding given to local authorities to assist them in producing and implementing their accessibility ...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2019-06-25
Reference: FOI/201900002026
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minutes of specific meetings with EDF Energy: FOI release

You asked for copies of any notes taken, minutes, briefings or any other papers prepared or exchanged with regards to the below meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of EDF Energy: Ivan McKee was lobbied by David Cameron of EDF Energy at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry An...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-06-24
Reference: FOI/19/01383
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Flag Flying Protocol/Flag Guidance – Union Flag: FOI release

The Scottish Government Flag Protocol/ Flag Guidance versions 1 through 22 show only insignificant changes. Between versions 22 & 23 the instances of flying the Union Flag reduced from 15 to 1. Which office holder in the Scottish Government decided and communicated that reduction and to which Scottish Government dept.?...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2019-06-24
Reference: FOI/19/01399
Directorate
Topic

Questions regarding national vaccination programmes: FOI release

1) Have vaccines been tested against placebo. 2) Have there been vaccine damage payments been made & for what? 3) Has there been vaccine damage payouts been made in regard to Autism 4) Does the MHRA & JCVI receive funding from pharma co. & how much 5) Name the people working or in an official roll / directors at MHRA &...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.24 s.17(1)

Published: 2019-06-21
Reference: FOI/19/01296
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Towards Headship and Into Headship programmes - Applications and students: FOI release

You asked for the following information: How many applications were received for the Towards Headship programme for each of the academic years (a) 2017/18, (b) 2018/19 and (c) 2019/20. How many applications were received for the Into Headship programme for each of the academic years (a) 2017/18, (b) 2018/19 and (c) 20...

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2019-06-12
Reference: FOI/19/01281
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Heathrow Airport expansion - correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Details of any meetings (minutes, diary appointments, or otherwise) in 2019 between Scottish Government Ministers relating to the expansion of Heathrow Airport. (FoI/19/01263) 2. Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to (a) Nicola Sturgeon (b) Derek Mackay (c) Michael Matheson ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-06-06
Reference: FOI/19/01263
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) scheme complaints from Doctors: FOI release

The rate of complaints from Doctors, employed by Health Boards, in the SPPA scheme on an annual basis from 2014. What is the rate of the SPPA adhering to the statutory legal requirement of issuing Pensions Savings Statements for Doctors in the SPPA scheme for 2016-17 and 2017-18.

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

Published: 2019-06-05
Reference: FOI/19/01013
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Joe FitzPatrick meeting information with David Thomson and Cat Hay: FOI release

You asked for information relating to a meeting which took place on the 7th of November 2018 between Joe FitzPatrick and both David Thomson and Cat Hay at the Scottish Parliament. Specifically, the information you requested was: 1. The minutes of the meeting; 2. Any preparatory documents prepared by the department; 3....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-06-05
Reference: FOI/19/01016
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland - financial reviews: FOI release

You asked for: a) Full details (any reports and/or briefings and/or correspondence and/or otherwise) of any and all financial reviews that have been underlaken to analyse the cost of the delivery/implementation of the devolved benefits by Social Security Scotland and b) details of when these reviews took place.

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2019-06-04
Reference: FOI/19/01184
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Delay to capital investment plan for Scotland's NHS: FOI release

1. Provide the content of all documents including emails, minutes and reports regarding the announcement last month by Jean Freeman that the new capital investment plan for Scotland's NHS has been delayed. 2. Include any information that relates this decision to financial pressures within the Scottish Budget.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-06-03
Reference: FOI/19/01066
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Evidence that investment decisions meet the required outcomes: FOI release

1. A copy of the guidance provided by the Scottish Government to the project managers for these projects which sets out the methodology used for the monitoring and evaluation of the inclusive growth outcomes delivered by these projects; 2. The suite of specific inclusive growth outcomes and KPIs that will be delivered...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.17(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2019-06-03
Reference: FOI/19/01177
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Non-British Sign Language professionals supply: FOI release

You asked: 1). Does a particular agency hold a contract with the Scottish Government as to supply of communication professionals for non BSL users (ie, Lipspeakers, Electronic Notetakers) at Scottish Government events, meetings, etc? 2). If so, what agency is it? 3). What qualification and registration requirements ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2019-06-03
Reference: FOI/19/01344
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breakdowns per road: EIR release

For each of the financial years 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, and 2018/19 (April to March), please provide the number of breakdowns per road, broken down by road section (i.e. junction-to-junction). Please could you also provide the number of breakdowns for each of the above years, broken down by month and day o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-31
Reference: FOI/19/01229
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Precision Medicine Ecosystem (PME): FOI release

A. Q9 This includes a peer review for the Precision Panc project. I just want to confirm that there were no peer reviews conducted for the MS Future project or the investment on 22 January 2016 into the Precision Medicine Ecosystem (PME). If this is easier to phrase as an FOI then my request is please can you send me a...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.14(2) s.17(1)

Published: 2019-05-30
Reference: FOI/19/01247
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Judicial Review against the Scottish Government by former First Minister: FOI release

1. List and details of meetings and phone calls between Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government and senior civil servant James Hynd between 1 October 2017 and 31 December 2017. 2. Itemised list of meetings, phone calls, emails, letters and notes between Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary to the Sco...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.35(1) s.17(1) s.10 s.12 s.65 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-29
Reference: FOI/19/01156
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Islands Housing Fund targets: FOI release

Details of any targets or expectations regarding the Islands Housing Fund, particularly regarding any benchmarks for successful builds (for example, this may include an overall target for the number of houses to be built with the fund and/or interim targets throughout the lifespan of the fund). Any documents evaluatin...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2019-05-29
Reference: FOI/19/01151
Directorate
Topic