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

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1,132 matching releases

Preparations for a future independence referendum: FOI release

1. How many hours are being used each week/month by Scottish Government civil servants working on preparations for an independence referendum and on preparation for independence? 2. What is the cost in salaries per week/month of this work? 3. Which departments of the Scottish Government has each individual civil servan...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-03-24
Reference: FOI/202200281545
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Breakdown of funding allocated to councils regarding school air ventilation: FOI release

1. A detailed breakdown of how money allocated to school ventilation has been spent (e.g how much has been spent on carbon monoxide monitors, air filters etc). 2. A breakdown of how much money has been allocated to each council for air ventilation.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-17
Reference: FOI/202200272343
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Order requests regarding Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government made any requests to the UK Government for any Order under the Scotland Act 1998 in relation to the Gender Recognition Reform bill and cross-border or reserved matters? 2. If yes, when was the request made, to whom and which type of order was requested (i.e. Section 104 order)? Has any re...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.10 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-16
Reference: FOI/202200278846
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Breakdown of First Minister expenses and staffing costs: FOI release

The following information regarding Nicola Sturgeon’s expenses from The Scottish Government. 1. Please provide a full breakdown and details of office costs for years 2021-2022 and 2020-2021. This should include, staffing, postage and couriers, stationary and printing, shredding, software and applications, advertising a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-03-16
Reference: FOI/202200278934
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding COP26 COVID testing protocol: FOI Review

1. Any internal correspondence, handouts, reports, documents, memos which reference the COP26 testing protocol and the evidence of its efficacy between November 1 to date. 2. Any references to the COP26 testing protocol in discussions around the vaccine certification scheme from November 1 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200269688 Review of 202100257331
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding grant awarded to Scottish Rugby Union: FOI review

Your initial FOI request asked for: 1. Was the whole of the grant that was offered paid over / drawn down, in accordance with Section 2 in the Offer? If so, on what date(s)? 2. Has the Statement of Compliance as described at Section 3.2 in the Offer been duly and timeously submitted, as required? 3. Have the terms of S...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-02
Reference: FOI/202100268602 review of 202100258646
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Projections in social care annual investment: FOI release

Please can you provide the Scottish Government’s projections for social care spending over the course of this Parliament, taking into account the establishment of a National Care Service? Please provide projections for the 2021-22 financial year, 2022-23 financial year, 2023-24 financial year, 2024-25 financial year an...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-02
Reference: FOI/202200276783
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget

COVID-19 first cases of Omicron transmission in Scotland: FOI release

"The first six cases of Omicron in Scotland were linked to one single event according to the First Minister. Despite this she has failed to or is reluctant to identify what the event was and where it was. Other events where there was Omicron transmission and community transmission have been identified. Please provide m...

FOI not held 45 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100260902
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Preparatory work on referendum on Scottish independence: FOI release

During a television interview yesterday, the First Minister said (of a referendum on Scottish independence) “The preparatory work for that is underway right now. We haven’t decided on the date that we would seek to introduce the Bill. We’ll decide that in the coming weeks." "But my intention is to take the steps that w...

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

Published: 2022-02-24
Reference: FOI/202200275025
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Covid-19 vaccine roll out for children: FOI release

A Your representation in the consultation about and the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, specifically to children i) Please send a copy of your job description as well as details of all your responsibilities to the Scottish Government and to the people of Scotland in your role as Chief Medical Officer ii) Ple...

FOI unclear 55 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-23
Reference: FOI/202100267265
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) act 2021: FOI release

Information on and advice in relation to the characteristic of religion in the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100246930
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Communication with Trade Right International: FOI release

1. Any and all communications between Scottish Government ministers and officials and Trade Right International. 2. Documents relating to the decision to award the contract to Trade Right International. 3. Documents or details agreeing what standards the service/product must meet. We required clarification in order to ...

FOI clarification 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100261257
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

COVID 19 cases linked to nightclubs, football matches & questions on vaccine passports: FOI release

1. When including nightclubs as a location which would benefit from vaccine passports – please detail the number of cases which were forecasted to originate as a result of nightclubs? Please provide this for a specific time period – 12 months. 2. Scottish nightclubs were closed during the pandemic, reopening on 9 Augus...

FOI not held 45 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.2 s.16 s.17 s.18 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.3 s.24 s.20

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100240334
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

SME Liquidity Fund loan agreement for Kapital Residential Ltd: FOI release

The original loan to Kapital Residential Ltd was £850,00 secured against both Greenfield House and the Lundin Links Hotel. Both properties had lain in an essentially derelict state for a considerable time without construction work taking place. The actual market value of Greenfield House in 2021 was £200,000. The loan ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200271139
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Chief Nursing Officer post: FOI release

1. To ask the Scottish Government how many times on the podium appeared together to deliver messages to the Public and answer questions from Journalists. The First Minister and Chief Constable The First Minister and Mr J Leitch The First Minister and Chief Nursing Officer 2. To ask how many Chief Nursing Officer post...

FOI withheld 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200274376
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Care experience young people in Highland: FOI release

1. How many Care Experienced Young People in Highland have committed suicide since 2005? 2. How many CEYP [(care experienced young people)] in Highland have died since 2005? 3. How many girls in Highland’s care homes became pregnant since 2005? 4. What percentage of Highland’s care experienced children remain in school...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100265864
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Recruitment of ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

Regarding the recruitment of Mrs Joanne Maguire as ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer 1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this. 2. How many candidates were considered for this position. 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to minis...

FOI not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100266556
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding ScotRail Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

I wish to make an FOI request. Scotrail has announced a new chief operating officer for when the train operator becomes a public body. The appointment was made for this public body which is controlled by the Scottish Government. I have a number of questions below which were not answered in the past week. ScotRail annou...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.60 s.8 s.3 s.17(1) s.5 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100267154
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government compliance with specific acts: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish government comply with the bill of exchange act 1882?? 2. Does the Scottish government have the slavery act 2015 in its policy?? 3. Is the council tax a lawful contract or a legislative statute?? 4. As a sovereign scot see treaty of Arbroath confirmed by first minister Nicola.Sturgeon.msp@parliamen...

FOI not held 45 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.2

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100242704
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister’s volunteering session at Covid facility: FOI release

Information about the First Minister's volunteering session at the EICC. 1. Any briefing notes prepared by the First Minister in advance of the visit. 2. The number of SG staff who attended the EICC with the FM and their job title (I am not seeking names - if a person could be identified from their job title please pro...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100268526
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Northern Isles Ferry contract: FOI release

Information regarding the 2019 Northern Isles Ferry Contract. Specifically, a. How much of the money awarded is for crew wages, does the subsidy cover 100% of crew wages and is there any allocation for yearly pay increases, if so at what rate? b. Security has been taken 'in house' for this contract, I would like to kno...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.33 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-04
Reference: FOI/202100266511
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Independence prospectus post budget announcement: FOI release

In September, the First Minister announced that Scottish Government civil servants would start work on a detailed prospectus for independence (as reported here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-58478187). On 4th November 2021, I submitted a Freedom of Information request which asked for informat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-27
Reference: FOI/202100264359
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Programme for Government, Public sector

Ministerial pay: FOI release

1. The total ministerial pay bill from 2010/11 to 2020/21. 2. Internal Scottish Government correspondence on ministerial pay in 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21.

FOI unclear 80 score 287 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-27
Reference: FOI/202000103809
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Report of the consultation regarding proposed Covid-19 Public Inquiry: FOI release

1. What progress has been made on the creation of the Report on the consultation exercise on the Aims and Principles Paper? 2. Has the Report been finalised? If not, when is it anticipated that the Report will be finalised? 3. Has the Report been made available to the Scottish Ministers? 4. Have Scotland’s Law Officers...

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28 s.10 s.18(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-25
Reference: FOI/202100254852
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding changes to the appeal process of the SQA: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100213816 1. If the Scottish Government held a consultation process ahead of the changes to the appeals process of the SQA in 2014. If so, please provide the outcome and results of the consultation. 2. Please provide the minutes of any meeting that took place between any Scottish Government m...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 127 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.17(1) s.4 s.7

Published: 2022-01-24
Reference: FOI/202100247971 review of 202100213816
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector