Scottish Government FOI Index

21,816releases indexed

39,376attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,083partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,083 unclear 7,198 not held 3,058 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4914 s.20 4260 s.34(1) 3573 s.39(2) 3461 s.30 2873 s.17(1) 2765 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1975 s.11(2) 1563 s.29(1) 1173 s.2 1153 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 363 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 727 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

Interim IT Staff Framework: Agency Spend by Organisation Apr 2021-Mar 2022: FOI release

Agency spend by organisation across the Interim IT Staff Framework between 1st April 21 – 31st March 22. Spend from the Interim IT Staff Framework – not the Interim Professional Staff Services Framework Break down the spend within Scottish Government by providing the spend by Director or business unit. For example, Di...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202200299782
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Figures for teachers in Scotland with criminal records and convictions: FOI release

Please provide figures showing how many teachers in each of the last three years that Disclosure Scotland has been informed have been convicted of offences. Please break the figures down to show the nature of offences involved. The number of teachers in Scotland that currently have criminal records. Please provide a br...

FOI not held 45 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202200332616
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

£20m independence fund: FOI release

What is the Scottish Government now doing with its £20m independence fund due to the Supreme Court ruling? If they are using it for independence how are you justifying it considering the Supreme Court ruled the government cannot legally legislate for a referendum? Any correspondence (including emails, WhatsApps) betwee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202200331939
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Legal advice on independence referendum: FOI release

The amount spent on legal advice regarding the Scottish Government’s prospectus for an independent Scotland between 07 September 2021 and the date of response to this inquiry? Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, brief...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: 202200287065
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Further information relating to regulatory controls in technology projects: FOI release

Thank you for your request dated 21 August under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) which followed up on your previous request (reference 202300365280). Your request You asked for further information on our response of 4 August to your previous request relating to: 1. the number of changes perfor...

FOI clarification 55 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: FOI/202300372344
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ferry Working Groups: FOI release

For the following working groups: A. Orkney Ferry Replacement Task Force B. Shetland Ferry Task force 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member of these group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating these group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any memb...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: FOI/202300379451
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Citizenship independence prospectus: FOI release

1 Could you supply all research undertaken by the Scottish Government so far this year on the following issues with independence. The fiscal plan How will state pensions be paid for? What will an independent Scotland have to do to gain EU membership? How will the border between Scotland and England work if Scotland re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: FOI/202300377833
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

ScotRail Peak Fare Removal pilot: FOI release

Please see below responses to the questions you have raised in your email: Where did the idea initially come from? Who was the main group intended to benefit from such change? If the trial is successful would there permanently be no peak fares? If so what would happen with rail cards that require a minimum fee? Why wa...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: FOI/202300378133
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Employment settlement considerations: FOI release

Please provide a breakdown, by year, of how many employment settlements the government has had to consider since 2017. By employment settlement, I am referring to what is described as a "potential settlement" or "potential settlement payment", or "potential settlement of claim" or substantively similar wording as discl...

FOI not held 45 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-24
Reference: 202200332042
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Highlands and Islands Enterprise scrutiny and events: FOI release

How are HIE's various activities scrutinised, and the results made available to the voter/general public? Regarding the Agency's 'engagement events', for example the one recently held covering HIE Shetland. Is there a formal requirement for HIE to hold such events, and if so to what schedule? Is there a formal code o...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-24
Reference: 202300338294
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon’s visit to Dr Bell’s Family Centre: FOI release

The Scottish Government is included as one of the ‘Funders’ of ‘Dr Bell’s Family Centre’ in Leith (details included on their website). Please provide information of all funding and grants that have been awarded to ‘Dr Bell’s Family Centre’ during the period April 2015 until April 2023. On September 5th 2022 First Minis...

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300348494
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Civil servants working on Independence in the modern world paper: FOI release

Can I please request the following information: The number of civil servants who worked on the Renewing Democracy through Independence paper from the Scottish Government. The total number of printed copies of this paper were made in total. If you can’t give me the overall total number of printed copies of the paper,...

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300358658
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Chemicals used in products for haemophilia: FOI release

Details of what chemicals used in viral inactivation/removal of factor 8/9 products used for haemophilla patients from 1979–1988, including licensed\unlicensed and clinical trial products, by start and end date of which the respective chemicals have been used. Details of all research batches used on all haemophiliac Pu...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200292873
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information pertaining to recruitment processes and public appointments: FOI release

Who was the commissioner who was involved in the decision making hear. How many appointment have been made in devolved power posts which where interim appointments to later be confirmed as a permeant appointment since the opening of the Scottish Parliment as Mr Thomson Director general has been in Scottish government s...

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300347236
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Second ICO registration queries: FOI release

Why and on what (Scottish or U.K. Reserved) legal grounds or legal exemptions is a Scottish National Party MP a ‘third party’ of the SNP &/or Scottish Government (currently in governing power in Scotland). What was the Data harvesting nature of this secondary Scottish Government & Ministers ICO registration number. Was...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200319198
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Homes for Ukraine Scheme: FOI release

How many hosts have renewed their original 6 month agreement with the Homes for Ukraine scheme? Please also give this as a percentage of all hosts who reached the end of their original agreement. How many hosts at the end of their 6 month agreement have indicated that they will be ending their involvement with the Home...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300343674
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

South Lanarkshire College and Scottish Funding Council: FOI release

Noting previous Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and Scottish Government Media Statements and FOI responses – 1. SFC Statement to Media 07/02/21 'Two further independent external investigations on governance matters are currently underway, overseen by a refreshed Board' (Herald 07/02/22) 2. Education secretary Shirley-...

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200329869
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Flag expenses since 2015: FOI release

Total expense, delineated by year from 2015 to 2022 and 2023 to current date, incurred by the Scottish Government for purchase of flags, delineated by type of flag. ‘Type’ here means the content of the flag, e.g. ‘Scottish flag’ ‘EU flag’ ‘LGBTQ+ flag’ etc. Total number of flags, delineated by year from 2015 to 2022 an...

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

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: FOI/202300376489
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government devices websites accessed: FOI release

You asked for how many occasions have Scottish Government IT devices been used to access the following websites since 2021. 12ft.io (otherwise known as 12ft Ladder) removepaywall.com

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: FOI/202300376169
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staffing structure, pay grades, pay scales for SCAI: FOI release

Please supply the following information contained within your records: The staffing structure within SCAI, including job titles and corresponding pay grades. The current pay scale for each pay grade. The number of employees in each pay grade. The percentage of employees in each pay grade who are female and male Please...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300345108
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Costs associated with leadership professional learning sessions in September 2023: FOI release

Information on Simon Breakspear’s visit to Scotland: The total cost of Mr Breakspear's visit to Scotland. A breakdown of the costs of Mr Breakspear's visit to Scotland - NB If Education Scotland is simply paying a flat fee for this visit please confirm this. On the other hand, if separate costs are available then plea...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: FOI/202300376359
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Electronic Monitoring statistics: FOI release

The number of individuals fitted with an electronic device. The number of individuals fitted with an electronic device as a condition of court bail. The number of individuals fitted with an electronic device as a result of court order. The number of individuals fitted with an electronic device as a result of a Restrict...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: FOI/202300377941
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Salary and costs for the Cabinet Office assigned to the Minister for Independence: FOI release

The monthly/annual running costs for the Cabinet Office assigned to the Minister for Independence. Broke down into following. Minister’s salary. Staff(s) salary. Estimated office costs (office space and relevant office supplies, running costs for phones/postage and equipment).

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

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300349523
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Freedom of Information (FOIs) cases discussed at Cabinet: FOI release

During the Scottish Parliament's Convener's Group meeting on September 27, 2023, Humza Yousaf said that certain FOIs had been brought to cabinet to discuss. Which FOIs were they, why were they brought to cabinet, and what was the resulting decision? Please also provide the responses to the FOIs that were brought to Cab...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: FOI/202300378309
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Total spend on independence bill to the Supreme Court: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent to date on external legal counsel in taking the independence bill to the Supreme Court? How much does the Scottish Government estimate it will spend on external counsel for the entire Supreme Court case by the end of the case?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-20
Reference: 202200326934
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector