Scottish Government FOI Index

21,829releases indexed

39,404attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,094partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,094 unclear 7,198 not held 3,060 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4920 s.20 4265 s.34(1) 3577 s.39(2) 3466 s.30 2876 s.17(1) 2768 s.25(1) 2375 s.10(4) 1978 s.11(2) 1565 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1155 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 376 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 920 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 728 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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2,768 matching releases

The breakdown of heating source(s) in particular Scottish Government premises: FOI release

For a breakdown of the heating source(s) in the following Scottish Government premises, for example mains gas, heat pump, etc: Scottish Parliament Building ('Holyrood') Bute House St Andrew's House Victoria Quay Saughton House Atlantic Quay Please also provide a breakdown of the heating costs for the Scottish Governm...

FOI released 75 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-11
Reference: FOI/202200312969
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Energy, Public sector

Staff absence within NHS Scotland: FOI release

The number (and as a percentage) of clinical staff currently on sick, with reasons for absence; The number (and as a percentage) of clinical staff currently who are waiting to access Occupational Health Service (or equivalent); The waiting time for a member of clinical staff to meet with Occupational Health Service (o...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200303129
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Parking at hospitals: FOI release

1. The monthly and annual costs to Scottish Government for making parking at Ninewells and Glasgow Royal Hospital free from April 2021, going forward to the purchase of the Hospital PFI car parks in Glasgow and Dundee (announced on the 24 August 2021). 2. The monthly and annual costs to Scottish Government for making ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200302753
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Humza Yousaf statement 06/01/2022: FOI Review

Speaking on BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme on 6/1/22, Humza Yousaf said: “If you look at the numbers of actual Covid cases, if you remember the [Omicron evidence] paper we published in early December, we’re clearly into the worst-case scenario in terms of levels of infection." All information held...

FOI not held 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200290996 Review of 202200277307
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

South Lanarkshire college investigation: FOI release

Copies of any written assurances provided by the Scottish Funding Councill (SFC) to the Scottish Government that the Regional Strategic Bodies (RSB) are conducting a fair and impartial investigation given, the risks and ramifications of the role of ‘Independent Governance Advisor’ being recommended by the SFC for a Cha...

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

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200303569
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

The number of midwives that have left the National Health Service (NHS) within the last 12 months/5 years: FOI release

How many Midwives have resigned/quit/retired/left/terminated their employment with NHS Lothian within the last 12months/5years? Not including bank only staff. Whether reasons are captured at government or local level for their resignations? How many Midwives should be employed in NHS Lothian, versus how many are actual...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200306832
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to the former Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans: FOI release

For information relating to Leslie Evans, the former Scottish Government Permanent Secretary: 1. What was the total sum paid to Ms Evans in a one-off lump sum? 2. What is the value of her annual pension award? 3. Please provide details of any other payment made to Ms Evans on termination of her contract.

FOI withheld 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200303395
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Free bus pass scheme: FOI release

1. Was the free bus pass application system beta tested before it went live and if so could you attach a list of problems that were found? 2. If it was not beta tested, why was it not? 3. What is the current uptake for the free bus pass scheme in each local authority, breakdown of how many have been applied for and h...

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

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200303539
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on presentational training provided to particular Scottish Government advisers in the last five financial years: FOI release

For confirmation of all media training, voice coaching, public speaking coaching or presentational training provided to the following Scottish Government advisers in each of the last five full financial years, including 2018/19 to today’s date. National Clinical Director The Chief Medical Officer Deputy Chief Medical ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-08
Reference: FOI/202200309581
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Spending on social security: FOI release

In a previous FOI request's https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/855756/response/2038218/attach/html/3/Response%20202200295570.pdf.html It's claimed by SNP Governemnt, Scotland financed (despite covid & without borrowing) £8,783bn = Social protection (no breakdown or box number provided) £8,517bn = State pension (bo...

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

Published: 2022-08-08
Reference: FOI/202200300238
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Non-disclosure agreements, agency staff and complaints procedures: FOI release

Details of total spend by the Scottish Government broken down for the following since 2007: a) Non-disclosure agreements b) Agency staff (Temporary interim workers) c) Complaints procedures (The internal grievance process)

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

Published: 2022-08-05
Reference: FOI/202200304405
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independence referendum and prospectus resources: FOI release

Given the rapidly increasing likely resources now being employed on another independent referendum, please supply me with exact details of that resource and the expected total budget, the Scottish Government is providing for the First Minister's referendum and independence planning, communications and public engagement...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-08-02
Reference: FOI/202200308344
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Bute House Visits: FOI release

1. A record of everyone who visited Bute House between 24th March 2020 to the 15th July 2020. To clarify, I only want a record of people who visited and entered Bute House whose official place of work isn't Bute House. 2. A record of everyone who visited Bute House between 5th January 2021 and 5th April 2021. To clarif...

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

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200280151
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The experimental emergency authorisation use of the Covid 19 vaccine: FOI release

1) How many scots received a placebo during the experimental emergency authorisation use vaccine was introduced (convid19)? 2) Are the Pharmakiea companies reports being taken seriously as the side effects and deaths are far way more than all other vaccines in history does this not concern you? 3) Has sars-cov-2 been...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200308012 & 202200308260
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Best Start North programme report December: FOI release

A copy of the Best Start North Programme Report (December 2020) which is stated in the Moray maternity review. We would also ask how many local Caithness people were consulted as part of this report? How many Caithness staff were consulted as part of this report?

FOI released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200279173
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Vaccination status app: FOI release

1. How much was paid for the creation of the Covid Status app? 2. Any reports produced during the testing of the app by the developer before it was released. 3. Correspondence sent to and from the Deputy First Minister, Health Secretary and First Minister regarding the app between Tuesday September 28 and Tuesday 5 Oct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 105 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202100248440
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Lochaber smelter: FOI release

1. The marketing presentation 'Project Boots Long Dated Secured Financing Guaranteed by the Scottish Government', prepared by Morgan Stanley and dated November 2016. 2. Any / all other marketing material held by the Scottish Government in connection with Project Boots bonds (e.g. prospectus, listing particulars, inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200279844
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The First Minister's car journeys during lockdown: FOI release

1. The full record of the First Minister's car journeys between 24th March 2020 until 15th July 2020. 2. The full record of the First Minister's car journeys between 5th January 2021 and 5th April 2021.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200307419
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information on modelling on where COVID-19 infection rates are rising: FOI release

For information on the Scottish Government's use of "a spatiotemporal postcode-district level model looking at proportion of covid-like symptoms in calls to NHS24 to determine where infection rates were rising in a 10-week rolling window". 1) The date that the results of the model were first presented to the Group? 2...

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

Published: 2022-07-28
Reference: FOI/202200307633
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions regarding work on "Building a New Scotland" document: FOI release

1. How many civil servants worked on these documents and for how long and what the total cost of this was? 2. How many special advisers worked on these papers and what exactly their role was. I would also like to know if any of the special advisers have authority over civil servants. 3. Has the advice of the Permanen...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200306418
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on the £60m play park renewal fund: FOI release

1. How much of the £60m play park renewal fund has been spent? 2. Breakdown of where the money went, including dates and what council area and what projects it was used for? 3. How many play parks have been renewed so far using the fund? 4. How much of the fund is estimated to be used and how much have you estimated...

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

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200305397
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Various reports files sizes: FOI release

"Please could you provide me with the exact number of pages and their respective file sizes, when sent as attachments, of the following documentation that is held by the Scottish Government: The Investigating Officer's (Judith Mackinnon) Report of February 2018. The Investigating Officer's (Judith Mackinnon) Report of...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.36(1)

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200304533
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

20 MPH Task Force Group: FOI release

1. The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 2. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 3. The membership composition of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 4. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.7 s.17(1) s.4 s.17

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200281482
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Referendum Budget: FOI release

The following information: (1) A breakdown of how that £20 million was calculated - including all documents which shows how the figure was calculated and all details of how the money would be predicted to be spent. In other words, all documents which show the rationale of the final figure. (2) All correspondence betw...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200303499
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information regarding the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry: FOI release

For the following information in respect of Edinburgh Tram Inquiry office space at SG's Victoria Quay building : a) what has been the annual cost of providing this accommodation for each year since the Tram Inquiry started using space at Victoria Quay? b) is this cost part of the recently announced £500k provided to ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200305263
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport