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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Street lights under the management of Transport Scotland: FOI release

How many street lights are under management by Transport Scotland can by individual cities.

FOI not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400441561
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

School inspection statistics: FOI release

1. The names of all schools (primary and secondary) that have been inspected in Scotland since August 2023. 2. The total number of inspectors who are currently a part of the inspection team in Scotland (excluding associate inspectors). 3. The total number of inspectors in the existing team who have previously been he...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400438054
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government and COSLA funding agreement to protect teacher numbers: FOI release

Information regarding the government's proposed agreement with COSLA regarding the £145.5 million in funding meant to protect teacher numbers. For context, this is the proposed agreement that is a continuation of the one referenced here in a previous FOI release which was in place for previous years. The difference thi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-03
Reference: FOI/202400434260
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information regarding cost and numbers of received FOI requests: FOI release

How much would each Calendar day cost for a FOI request” to narrow the scope of your previous request which asked for “A copy of all FOI done to the Scottish government and there reply’s since legislation has been passed”. In addition you asked separately “Is there a maximum amount of FOI 1 person can have at a single ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.14

Published: 2024-11-27
Reference: FOI/202400436903
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Minimum unit pricing impact on retail crime: FOI release

1. What consideration has the Scottish Government given to the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing on rising retail crime? 2. Has the Scottish Government taken any action to mitigate the impact of MUP on retail crime? 3. Has the Scottish Government conducted an analysis on the impact of MUP on retail crime? 4. If possibl...

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

Published: 2024-11-27
Reference: FOI/202400436693
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Appointment of CalMac Board members: FOI release

"Sight of all documents containing advice regards these appointments , as sent to you or to CALMAC and between your offices and from your officials; to include all submissions to you about the appointment; the skills which were sought amongst applicants; the matrix or weighting to be applied to each; and whether specif...

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

Published: 2024-11-26
Reference: FOI/202400427140
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Closure of Creative Scotland’s Open Fund for Individuals correspondence: FOI release

1. A copy of all the feedback that the Scottish Government received on the temporary closure of Creative Scotland’s Open Fund earlier this year. 2. A copy of all the feedback that the Scottish Government has received on the current delay to Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436296
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Independence referendum speeches prepared for former First Minister: FOI release

Please provide any communication, drafts and information relating to speeches prepared for former FM Alex Salmond for the outcome of the independence referendum in 2014. Please include information on potential speeches prepared for the outcome of independence.

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436354
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Reconviction rates in Scotland statistics: FOI release

1. Please provide data on recidivism rates categorized by offence type (e.g., drug offenses, violent crimes, property crimes) since 2021. 2. A list of all rehabilitation and reintegration programs provided to ex-offenders in Scotland, and if any assessment has been made on the efficacy these have had on reducing recid...

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400437050
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest version of the Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities, which we understand was created in 2022. 2. Any correspondence relating to the decision not to make the 2022 Code of Practice available online 3. Any documents and correspondence relating to the evaluation of how the Code of Pra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.4 s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436488
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cost of heating Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

Total cost of heating Scottish Government buildings in the months of October, November December 2023, and January, February and March 2024 broken down by month.

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400438070
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Low-cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT) scheme information: FOI release

1. The total number of applicants to the 2024 LIFT scheme, regardless of whether they secured a lift passport, broken down by local authority. 2. The total number of first time buyers issued with LIFT passports in 2024. Broken down by local authority area. 3. The number of first time buyers with valid LIFT passport w...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400438292
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Health Secretary briefings on Accident & Emergency performance and Investment: FOI release

1. All briefings and documentation provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, from 8 February 2024 to present, regarding: a. A&E performance b. Investment into NHS capital projects c. The investment freeze announced earlier this year d. Assessments of the current state of care services 2. All communications to and...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436087
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government legal costs incurred: FOI release

I am writing to ask if you can please provide me with full details of the costs incurred by the Scottish Government to date in respect of legal costs for the following: In referring to costs I mean the costs paid out to third party solicitors and the Advocates, but also of any in house legal costs - an estimate of the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400434474
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding ferry fares increase: FOI release

1. All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Transport Scotland regarding the 10% increase to Ferry fares on the 1st January 2025? 2. All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and CALMAC regarding the 10% increase to Ferry fares on the 1st January 2025? 3. All other corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436383
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Statistics on cyber attacks on Scottish public bodies: FOI release

A breakdown of the number of cyberattacks against the Scottish Government and its agencies in each of the past five years showing: 1. The cost of dealing with the attack. 2. If data was breached/stolen. 3. Any ransom amounts paid to retrieve data. 4. The origin of each attack if known.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436576
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

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