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

Scottish Government international offices: FOI release

Is the Scottish Government still planning on opening an international office in Warsaw and if so when will it open, how many staff will it include and full cost of it broken down. In one of the international offices foi releases, officials say a report is being written on the effectiveness of the international offices....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.1 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300376045
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information on Ferries and budget: FOI release

Where 180 million pounds has been spent on 2 ferries plus the 70 million original costs? On public record I want to see the invoices to the company making the ferries from the government and the politicians signatures? Who are the stakeholders in the ferry company? Are there any politicians/family members with share...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.4

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300389612
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Information on medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccinations: FOI release

1. How many medical exemptions were provided to people in Scotland for the COVID 19 injections between 2020 and 2022? 2. Please advise on what grounds were the exemptions provided. 3. How many requests were denied? 4. What grounds were requests denied?

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

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300390004
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes: FOI release

Information relating to Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Kate Forbes, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy on 17, 25 and 27 August 2021. Who attended these meetings? What were they about? What was discussed? In the meeting on 27 August 2021, did they discuss the resignation of Hair and Mackenzie?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.20 18 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: 202200275543
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Poland: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Poland in March 2022: 1. What airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Poland did he fly to? 2. From what airport in Poland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

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

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388566
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Belgium: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Belgium on 28 November 2022 and returned 1 December 2022: 1. On 28 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Belgium did he fly to? 2. On 1 December 2022 from what airport in Belgium did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389501
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Cost of "Building a New Scotland" Project: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI request with regards to the series of 9 papers published by the Scottish Government titled "Building a New Scotland". Specifically, I would like to know the following: 1. How much did the project (e.g. commission, research and publication of the 9 papers) cost in total, and how long did i...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202400391532
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to France: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to France on 27 November 2022 and returned 29 November 2022: 1. On 27 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in France did she fly to? 2. On 29 November 2022, from what airport in France did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300388525
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Glasgow City Council employees tax and terms and conditions: FOI release

‘How many employees are full-time for Glasgow City Council SC304909? How many employees are full-time for Glasgow City Council 'the council'? How does the wage structure work for 2 different entities with the same name? How does HMRC work with 2 entities the same name? Do private corporations have the same powers? ...

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

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300388058
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Request for Referendum costs: FOI release

In your email, you requested the following information: Given that the Lord Advocate had at the outset expressed her misgivings that the action would succeed, whose decision was it to proceed? How much did (a) the preparation of the case, and (b) its presentation at the Supreme Court, cost? Will all this expenditure r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202200331890
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government action on uptake in Scottish Linked Fire Alarms legislation: FOI release

What if anything is the Scottish Government doing about the uptake in Scottish Linked Fire Alarms legislation? What is the current percentage of compliance given that it is now a year past the legislative compliance date?

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

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: 202300344606
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Trusts and Succession Scotland Bill 2023: FOI release

1) All correspondence, sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen and/or HM the King, including the monarch's legal representatives, regarding the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill 2023 and the application of crown consent to that bill in line with rule 9.11 of standing o...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300391150
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Investigative action into Aberdeenshire's education department: FOI release

1. Does your organisation take any proactive, investigative action into bodies such as Aberdeenshire's education department? 2. Supply a list of anyone working or living in Aberdeenshire who has been prevented from working with children under PVG provisions. If data protection prevents you from naming these individuals...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 s.7 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300344055
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Covid Inquiry cost: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Covid Inquiry cost so far, with a breakdown of these costs? 2. How much of the £10m Long Covid fund introduced by the Scottish Government has been spent and a breakdown of where it has been spent? 3. How many of Humza Yousaf's cabinet have WhatsApp downloaded on their government iss...

FOI cost limit 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending whatsapp s.17(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202400392301
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of crime statistics: FOI release

Statistics for domestic abuse and sexual crimes for 2021 and 2022 - the total number of incidents recorded by the police, the gender breakdown/statistics, the total number of charges reported by the police, the breakdown of how these charges were dealt with (i.e. court proceedings, direct measure, no action) and finall...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-12
Reference: FOI/202300379082
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Various questions regarding COVID-19: FoI release

1. How many of Humza Yousaf's cabinet use their personal emails for government business? List of who does. 2. What was the final outcome of Ruth Charteris investigating into missing WhatsApps as referenced here: https://news.sky.com/story/scotlands-first-minister-humza-yousaf-to-fully-investigate-concerns-messages-not-...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending whatsapp s.2 s.17(1) s.3 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: FOI/202400392573
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Meetings between lobbyists and ministers: FOI release

Scottish Government to provide all preparatory documents as well as minutes or any other record of what was discussed of the following meetings: 03/10/2022 between Nicola Sturgeon and Blackrock 09/12/2021 between Drax Group plc and Michael Matheson 16/12/2021 between EDF Energy Holdings Limited and Michael Matheson 04...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202300344500
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breakdown of bail orders: FOI release

A breakdown of bail orders.

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

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: FOI/202300387638
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ukrainian refugee accommodation: FOI release

"how many vacant hotel rooms and other types of accommodation units have been held by the Scottish Government for Ukrainian refugees from 24 February 2022 to the present". "the cost of these vacant rooms to the taxpayer per day" and "whether this changed over time". "the total amount of money spent on accommodation for...

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

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: FOI/202300386179
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Ukraine

OEUK, Shell, and Equinor correspondence with Ministers: FOI release

Details of all communication, (including emails), as well as details of all meetings (government briefing papers, talking points, agendas, minutes, agreed points of action) between Kate Forbes MSP (and or her private secretary), Ivan McKee (and or his private secretary), and/or Roy Brannen and/or Kersti Berge; with the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200323958
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Progressive Stroke Pathway remit and purpose: FOI release

The remit that was provided to Professor Dennis to commission the report “Progressive Stroke Pathway”. Copies of all correspondence and emails relating to the construction of that remit. Any document(s) that explain why you requested the report and its intended purpose. Any documents (including emails) that refer to re...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200325717
Directorate
Topic

Vaccination rate targets in Scotland and safety issues: FOI review

Please would you publish the vaccination rate targets for Scotland given to NHS Scotland by the World Health Organisation. Please break down the information into age-group cohorts. Please describe the process of how the Scottish Government reviews and assesses these targets set by the World Health Organisation. Please ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202200326016 Review of 202200318136
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Non harassment orders: FOI release

Can you provide the number of non-harassment orders applied for each calendar year from 2021 to the date of this request? Can you provide the number that have been granted and the number that have been rejected for each calendar year from 2021 to the date of this request? How many breaches of non-harassment orders have...

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

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387621
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

MS Victoria Ferry being used to house Ukrainian refugees: FOI release

Q1 - Q27 below, in respect to the Estonian Victoria Ferry currently being used to house Ukrainian refugees in Leith docks. Was there a debate in Parliament to acquire the Estonian Victoria Ferry and / or to provide a safe haven for Ukrainian refugees, if not, how was the decision taken to acquire it and by whom? Was t...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: 202200324591
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government cards for Christmas and St Andrew's Day: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on Christmas cards this year? Breakdown of these costs. Who were the recipients of the Christmas cards and could you supply what the cards look like? How much has the Scottish Government spent on St Andrews Day cards/greeting cards this year? Breakdown of these costs. Who were...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202200333306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector