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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2,981 matching releases

Prosecutions under the Tobacco Products Directive: FOI release

A copy of the data for the current amount of Trading Standard officers, Police Officers, Court Officials and Tobacco Enforcement Officers from 2013 to 2023, as well as the number of how many successful prosecutions there has been in the last five years since the Tobacco Products Directives came into force in May 2016. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.20 s.48 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400404844
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister's speech at Glasgow University: FOI release

1. Details of how many Scottish Government staff worked on Humza Yousaf's speech at Glasgow University on January 8, 2024 (Scottish independence: industrial policy). 2. Details of anyone outwith the Scottish Government involved in the writing of the speech or the number of people from outwith the Scottish Government w...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1) s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400392532
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former First Minister's speech at Glasgow University and the Arbroath Islamic Community Centre: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefings written, notes and minutes held by the government about Humza Yousaf's speech at Glasgow University on January 8, including how it was organised and feedback afterwards? Between October 2023 and date of this FOI. 2. How...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.12 s.17(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400393501
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence and financial data on Ipsos and polling companies: FOI release

1 - All communications to and from Ipsos by the Scottish Gov. To include both MSP's, their Offices staff and Civil servants acting on behalf of the Scottish Gov from 1/09/2023 & 9/2/2024. 2 - Amounts paid to Ipsos by the Scottish Gov for each financial year for 2020/21, 21/22, 22/23 and how much has been paid this fin...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400398280
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Restrictions to Microsoft Office software in Scottish schools: FOI Release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Ministers to local authorities, Education Scotland and Scottish Government officials that relate to the introduction of restrictions to Microsoft Office software in Scottish schools from 1 August 2023 to date. 2. How many times has the introduction of restrictions to the Microsoft...

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

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400422315
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Council tax double surcharge on vacant second homes: FOI Release

Listed by council region, the number of properties where the double council tax surcharge on vacant second homes was applicable as at 30/06/24.

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

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400422988
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Documents relating to the procurement of the National Standardised Assessment: FOI Review

Original request (202400407331) Please could I be provided with documents relating to the procurement of the National Standardised Assessment. I'm assuming there would be documentation on: specification for the National Standardisation Assessment details of how many suppliers bid for the project bid proposals selecti...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.21(4) s.17(1) s.5 s.38(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400407333 Review of 202400407331
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Former First Minister’s engagements in London in March 2023: FOI Review

Original request 202400412363 Information relating to the former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon’s engagements in London in March 2023.

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400417846 Review of 202400412363
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Gender neutral toilets and dinner prices in schools: FOI release

1. Could you provide all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, internally as well, analysis, briefings and notes/minutes from meetings, about gender neutral toilets in school, from the last three months? 2. Have you got a list of all schools with gender neutral/mixed toilets and if s...

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

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420608
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

NHS Scotland Pride Badge initiative: FOI release

the identity of the employee/minister responsible for signing-off the project and who authorised the launch a summary of the project, including costings, outcomes set for success, data gathering and handling arrangements, overall timetable, and plans for project evaluation a copy of the circular distributed to all Heal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400424571
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Spring Budget communications campaign: FOI Review

Original request (202400403341) You recently engaged in a communications campaign, e.g. https://x.com/scotgov/status/1766116922909692407 The text reads: “The UK Spring Budget has failed to deliver the funding Scotland needs for public services. National Insurance cuts in the Spring Budget and Autumn Statement have ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38 s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400413228 Review of 202400403341
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Project Sakura details: FOI Review

Original request 202300374529 What is Project Sakura please? Please provide me with project outlines, aims, targets and actions and the cost of this project in its entirety please.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 57 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-10
Reference: FOI/202300379180 Review of 202300374529
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Proposal for a safe consumption facility in Glasgow: FOI Review

Original request 202300373662 All correspondence between Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service since June 2022 relating to Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership's proposal for a safe consumption facility in the city.

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

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202300383795 Review of 202300373662
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Calculation criteria and definitions in relation to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA): FOI Review

Original request 202300378904 The precise legal documents detailing calculation criteria and definitions in relation to household income and Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), or else provide a thorough breakdown of the information.

FOI released 100 score 15 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202300384538 Review of 202300378904
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Former First Minister meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request - 202300380841 Details of the meeting that took place between the then First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Fiona Duncan, from the Promise Scotland, on the 6th March 2023. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the First Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers use...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202300385821 review of 202300380841
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Former First Minister meeting with Frazer McKinley, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request - 202300380840 Details of the meeting that took place between the then First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Frazer McKinley, from the Promise Scotland, on the 14th November 2022. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers us...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202300385841 review of 202300380840
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Economy Minister meetings with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300380846 Details of the meeting that took place between then Economy Minister Kate Forbes and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 16th September 2021. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202300385826 Review of 202300380846
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Education request for briefings and University enquiries: FOI release

1. Full briefings prepared for Jenny Gilruth's committee appearance at Holyrood on January 16 2024 and Shona Robison's committee appearance on January 17 2024. 2. All analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government on how many Scots students are moving away from Scotland to attend university. 3. A full list of meeting...

FOI not held 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.6 s.25(1) s.30 s.17 s.17(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400416163
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Education Scotland - Parental engagement questionnaire results: FOI release

1. The data tables for the analysis of parental questionnaires summarised in the following report thematicinspectionparentpupilparticipation250619.pdf (education.gov.scot). 2. Data from any parent questionnaires that have been carried out between 2019 and 2024.

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400420121
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications regarding Long Covid: FOI release

1. Any record of communication (WhatsApps, emails, etc) sent and received by Jenni Minto (Minister for Public Health) on the topic of long covid between 29 March 2023 and the current date. 2. How many complaints has Ms Minto received from long COVID sufferers during this time frame?

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400418983
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Health and social care integration authority planning and performance report: FOI release

Information regarding the health and social care integration authority planning and performance report statutory guidance - consultation analysis and published guidance. Specifically, you asked: 1. How many deaf people responded? 2. How many blind people responded? 3. How will the proposed changes be affected by the...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400422466
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Houthis, Red Sea or Yemen correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government to the UK Government which mentions the Houthis, Red Sea or Yemen between January 5 2024 and February 1. All briefings, notes or minutes from meetings held by the Scottish government which mentions the Houthis, Red Sea or Yemen between January 5 2024 and F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400412753
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government recruitment statistics: FOI release

1. Can you please let me know how many vacancies there were in the Scottish Government at B3 grade under the following circumstances during the following dates - October 2022 until April 2023? Please include the Scottish Government agencies in this information. 2. Can you also tell me during October 2022 and April 202...

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400404906
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Contact with foreign Governments: FOI release

1. The last time any Scottish Government minister or official made contact with the Russian Government. Please provide the exact date of this contact and the details of the correspondence, including notes, minutes etc. taken of any meeting and who attended. 2. The last time any Scottish Government minister or official...

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400402670
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information pertaining to Telephony and Communication systems used by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

With relation to Telephony and communication systems used by Social Security Scotland: Request for information 1: Who maintains your telephony system(s)? Request for information 2: Please confirm value of the initial project and value of annual support/maintenance services (in £)? Request for information 3: When is ...

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400421734
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector