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

STEM Bursary Advisory Group February 2022 meeting papers: FOI release

When was the last time that the STEM Bursary Advisory Group met, when will the group next meet and all papers produced as a result of the last meeting.

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

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300391057
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

The Fraser of Allender Institute correspondence: FOI release

1. A copy of all correspondence between any employees of the Scottish Government and any employees of The Fraser of Allender Institute – a research arm of the University of Strathclyde, between the dates of 1 September 2023 and today’s date [18th December 2023]. 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on reports...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390295
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Letter to local authorities on teacher numbers: FOI release

Jenny Gilruth said she has written to local authorities regarding a fall in teacher numbers and a warning ringfenced funding for this may be recouped. Please send me this letter. Please also send me any responses received from local authorities between now and 11 January 2024 when this FOI is due for.

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.15 s.17(1) s.1(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300389149
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Social Media Monitoring Tools across departments: FOI release

1. A list of each social media listening/social media monitoring tool the Scottish Government pays for across all departments or directorates. Please include the annual fee/cost of each. 2. The document for each social media monitoring tool which states the terms, topics, issues, names or subjects that each social med...

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

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202400392556
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland contract register: FOI release

You asked for some information from the organisation, in relation to their contract’s register. The FULL contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: 1. Contract Reference -Unique reference number associated with the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-15
Reference: 202200299426
Directorate
Topic

Scotland’s International Network Reporting: FOI Release

Under as it was then the Scottish Executive, annual reports were published that detailed the activities of the Scottish Executive European Office (SEEO). The content contained within these annual reports included: events hosted by (SEEO), details of ministerial visits, and the range of activities the SEEO had been enga...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-03-13
Reference: FOI/202300374091
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) Funding: FOI release

'Any funding that is given to 'Alcohol Focus Scotland' from the Scottish Government, between the year 01/01/2022 until 01/01/2023. To include any funding give to A.F.S through third party funding/handling.'

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-03-12
Reference: FOI/202400398304
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

LGBT+ Helpline Scotland Statistics: FOI release

For each of the past 7 months (since June 2023), can you please provide the following? 1. The number of approaches to the National Conversion Therapy Helpline by whatever means (call, email, online chat etc.) 2. The number of different individuals represented by this. 3. The number of those individuals whose cases w...

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-03-12
Reference: FOI/202400394011
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care communications during December 2022 - January 2023: FOI release

Any and all communications (including WhatsApps +private emails about government business) from Michael Matheson during December 2022 and January 2023. Any documents relating to the decision to pay for Michael Matheson's iPad bill from the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. Any documents relating to the decision-ma...

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

Published: 2024-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300384476
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Towards a robust, resilient wellbeing economy for Scotland - Report of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery: FOI release

In 2020 the Scottish Government published “Towards a robust, resilient wellbeing economy for Scotland- Report of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery” Under freedom of information I request the following: the total cost for the publication of the report ie all costs associated with the advisory group, its work and...

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

Published: 2024-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300384427
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Diesel and Petrol vehicles fleet statistics: FOI release

1. The number of instances in which a Diesel or Petrol vehicle has caught fire in each of the last five financial years (including 2023-2024)? 2. The number of instances in which Diesel or Petrol vehicle has broken down in each of the last five financial years (including 2023-2024)? 3. The number of Diesel and Petrol...

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

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400394432
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The Post Office Horizon IT issues: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (in email or letter form) addressed to the then Cabinet Secretary for Justice Kenny MacAskill or their office, or any other department of the Scottish Government, from the Crown Office that refers specifically to Post Office Horizon IT issues (Between May 1st 2013 to May 1st 2015). 2. Any corresp...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400393136
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

1. How many requests for information made under FOISA has the Scottish Government received between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023? 2. Of those requests, how many received a full response within the 20 working day limit as set out in FOISA? 3. Of those requests, how many were either fully or partially refused by ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.29 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400392833
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care data charges and devices: FOI release

1) Between December 27, 2021 and January 3, 2022 (inclusive), please provide a daily breakdown of the data usage of the following devices, supplied by the government to Michael Matheson. 1a) Government issued laptop. 1b) Government issued mobile phone. 1c) Government issued tablet 1d) Government issued 'Mi-Fi' devi...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300389217
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Civil servant residency tax rates statistics: FOI release

1. What absolute number and what proportion of the Scottish Government’s 16,435 civil servants are paid enough that they would pay a higher rate of tax in Scotland than in England? 2. What absolute number and what proportion of the 280 Scottish Government civil servants declared as paying English tax rates are paid en...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400393935
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of bail related offence statistics: FOI release

There were 7,208 convictions for bail-related offences in 2021-22, an increase of 14% on 2020-21 (6,331). Can I have a breakdown of what the offender was on bail for at the time please? And what was the offence that broke their bail?

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.37(1) s.17(1) s.25(2C) s.27(1) s.27(7)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300391307
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government electric vehicle fleet statistics: FOI release

1. The number of instances in which an EV vehicle has caught fire in each of the last five financial years (including 2023-2024)? 2. The number of instances in which an EV vehicle has broken down in each of the last five financial years (including 2023-2024)? 3. The number of EV vehicles currently in your fleet?

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

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400393953
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Talent Attraction and Migration information: FOI release

1. What is the SNP Government’s plan to attract professionals to live and work in Scotland? 2. What percentage of working age adults moving to Scotland from the rest of the UK are ‘professionals’? 3. What is the SNP Government’s plan to encourage future generations to aspire to success and higher salaries? 4. How do...

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

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202300391337
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Use of Bute House for interviews by the First Ministers wife: FOI release

Can you confirm what the rules are in regards to the first ministers wife, who is not a member of the government, using the taxpayer funded bute house address to film media interviews with the BBC today? Can you also share the rules on the first minister taking his family to government work events (children and wife) w...

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

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202300380502
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Red Rock Power lobbying: FOI review

You asked for a review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information relating to Red Rock Power Lobbying. You originally asked for: On 21.12.2021 representatives of Red Rock Power met with Michael Matheson. Please could you supply me with all r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202200292255 Review of 202200278074
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Heat pump installations: EIR release

Regarding each of the agencies appointed by the Scottish Government for energy / insulation / heating support, what was the amount that each agency was awarded, for each year for the above period? The data you kindly supplied was this for applications that were actually successful in obtaining assistance? Do you have d...

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

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202300380856
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Outstanding pharmacy contract applications and appeals: FOI release

1. Can you please advise how many pharmacy contract applications and subsequent appeals remain outstanding?

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

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202400393161
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Pay supplement for communications specialists across the Scottish Government: FOI release

How many communications specialists within the Scottish Government receive this pay supplement? For those who are in receipt of this supplement, please clarify their pay grade, for example, B1, B2, B3, C1 and higher. Please confirm how many communications specialists receive the communications pay supplement working fo...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202300380778
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister’s Christmas Media Reception: FOI release

Regarding the First Minister’s Christmas Media Reception, held at Bute House last night 14/12/23: A number of civil servants could be overheard discussing being "asked to go and buy booze at the last minute". Was alcohol or "booze" always going to be served at the Christmas Media Reception? If not, when was it decid...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.17(1) s.7 s.10 s.4 s.27(1) s.17

Published: 2024-02-23
Reference: FOI/202300389912
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Letting agent registration information for Homes Scotland Lettings Ltd: FoI release

1. All of the information held by the Scottish Ministers relating to the application by Homes Scotland Lettings Ltd for letting agent registration. 2. In particular, please send me the following: 2.1 All of the information held by the Scottish Ministers which was used to make its decision to enter Homes Scotland Lettin...

FOI clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.39 s.38(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.5 s.20 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300373779
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector