Scottish Government FOI Index

21,808releases indexed

39,350attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,078partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,078 unclear 7,197 not held 3,057 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4909 s.20 4258 s.34(1) 3570 s.39(2) 3460 s.30 2869 s.17(1) 2765 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1974 s.11(2) 1562 s.29(1) 1171 s.2 1152 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 355 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 726 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days

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2,765 matching releases

Correspondence on the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond: FOI release

1. A copy of all emails of staff members of the First Minister’s office that refer to the news of Alex Salmond’s death. The time range of this request is Saturday 12th October to Monday 14th October. Staff members refers to all workers recognised as working directly for the First Minister. All emails means emails se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.39(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436164
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland payments made to Ardrossan-Brodick Ferry Service: FOI release

“An itemised breakdown of all payments made to Peel Ports Ltd by Transport Scotland in relation to Ardrossan Harbour in the last decade. I would like this information to include: 1. All payments related to the operation of the Ardrossan-Brodick ferry service, including harbour fees. 2. Payments made to maintain or i...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436814
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Dwellings Occupied by Students with Council Tax Exemptions, by Local Authority (2014-2024): FOI release

“The number of properties that used an exemption from Council Tax because they: A: Were students' halls of residence B: Were occupied only by students or students and their non-British spouses, civil partners or dependants …for each Scottish local authority for the past ten years.”

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

Published: 2024-11-19
Reference: FOI/202400435931
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding August Fiscal Update: FOI Review

Original request: 202400430333 Provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its August Fiscal Update, which was published on August 27. Please include the content of all electronic communications and any requests for changes or corrections that were made to t...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435434 Review of 202400430333
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Funding provided to Council Authorities for music tuition: FOI release

“I would like to request information on funding provided to each Council Authority for music tuition. In particular:” 1. How much is each council getting in terms of funding for music tuition in the 2024-25 academic year? How much did each Council get for previous and future years? (eg. 23-24, 25-26?) 2. How was it d...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435333
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Consultation costs on Health and Agriculture: FOI release

‘The total cost to produce and analysis 61 consultations.’.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434532
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government domestic and international flight information: FOI release

Over the past 5 years (financial or annual, between 2019 and 2024 to date): 1. How many domestic flights were taken by a member of the Scottish Government for official purposes? 2. What was the cost of domestic flights taken by the Scottish Government? 3. How many international flights were taken by a member of the Sc...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.37

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400436381
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Placed Based Investment Programme (PBIP) funding and methodology of bids: FOI release

Information regarding North Ayrshire Council’s allocation from the Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP) in 2024/25. In particular, you have asked us to provide the following: “1. Confirmation of North Ayrshire's allocation from PBIB in 2024/25, including details of the funded project(s) 2. A copy of the completed ...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400436877
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Princess Alexandria Eye Pavilion (PAEP) temporary closure: FOI release

On 17 September 2024, it was publicly reported that the Princess Alexandria Eye Pavilion (PAEP) needed to close temporarily from Monday 28 October 2024 for building repair work. a) Please confirm whether this was the earliest date on which this need for closure was publicised. b) When did the Scottish Government firs...

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

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434745
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government consultations spending: FOI release

'The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?' Community Wealth Building Consultation. Scotland's statutory debt solutions and diligence: policy review response. Becoming a fair work nation: and New Year's Day Trading for Large Retailers.

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434543
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Work and skills

The funding of Graduate Apprenticeships: FOI release

How many Graduate Apprenticeships you are funding? Profile over the last 2-3 years. What types of GA programmes are you funding? (Such as Business Management, data science etc)

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435964
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Expenses for production and analysis for specific consultations: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: (1) Pitch fee uprating under the Mobile Homes Act 1983 - Proposal to change from Retail Price Index to Consumer Price Index (7) Short Term Lets: Consultation on draft Licensing Order and Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)

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

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434458
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Consultation cost figures: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Consultation on a fairer Council Tax Effective community engagement in local development planning guidance: consultation Disqualification criteria for councillors: consultation on updating disqualification criteria for localauthority members Local ...

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

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434521
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

The cost to produce and analysis the consultations specified: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Building Regulations: Determining the principles for a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard: Stage 1 consultation Investing in Planning: a consultation on resourcing Scotland’s planning system Development plan amendment regulations: consu...

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

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434529
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) Scotland Bill production: FOI release

1. How many civil servants are currently working on the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill? Please provide this figure for each month since work on the bill began. Please also provide the salary band for each civil servant. 2. What is the total spend on civil servants relating to work on the ...

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400436025
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding peak rail fares: FOI release

Any correspondence from January 2024 to April 2024 inclusive regarding the reinstatement of peak rail fares between: Ministers and officials of Transport Scotland Between the offices of Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater and the offices of Humza Yousaf and Fiona Hyslop. The office of Fiona Hyslop and Transport Scotland...

FOI not held 70 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400432379
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Costs to produce and analysis various consultations: FOI release

You asked for “The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Ending conversion practices in Scotland: consultation A Human Rights Bill for Scotland: Consultation British Sign Language National Plan 2023 - 2029 Consultation Ending the need for food banks: a draft national plan

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

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434497
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Expenditure for production and analysis for specific consultations: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Building standards enforcement and sanctions: consultation Pension Age Winter Heating Payment Equality Evidence Strategy 2023-25 consultation Public Sector Equality Duty review Building regulations - compliance and enforcements: consultation

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

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434452
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Building regulations - energy standards and associated topics - proposed changes consultation costs: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Building regulations - energy standards and associated topics - proposed changes: consultation - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

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

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434455
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Briefings and materials prepared for meeting of Education Secretary and Scottish Qualifications Authority officials: FOI release

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth recently met with SQA officials to discuss problems with the marking of Higher history. Please release under FOISA: Copies of all briefings, background or other materials prepared in advance of this meeting Confirmation of all attendees, including whether a separate minute taker was p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400430985
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Costs for production and analysis for specific consultations: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? (4) Consultation on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024: Statutory Guidance on Part 2 and 3, section 18 (8) Care Leaver Payment: Consultation on policy proposals (11) Reforming the criminal law ...

FOI not held 45 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.18 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434501
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Gaelic Speakers by Local Authority statistics: FOI release

How much it has cost to add Gaelic signage to emergency vehicles police, ambulance and Fire and other official vehicles; the percentage of the population who speak Gaelic in each region of Scotland; and who proposed this decision and for what reason?

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400436507
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Civil servants travel restrictions: FOI release

If an assessment of the impact of restricting travel for civil servants had on their ability to carry out their duties effectively had been undertaken? For the total estimated saving the Scottish Government expects to make as a result of the restriction of a) travel and b) overtime for civil service staff. If any conce...

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

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434753
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost to produce Social Justice consultations: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations. (3) Review of charity regulation (7) Democracy Matters

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

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434493
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Cost to produce and analyse a list of consultations: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analyse a list of consultations.

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

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434540
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector