Scottish Government FOI Index

8,100releases indexed

12,778attachments found

26.3avg calendar days

3,233partially withheld

2024-04-15oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,233 unclear 2,138 not held 1,271 released 577 already published 335 cost limit 300 clarification 127 withheld 93 transferred 26

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2197 s.20 1678 s.34(1) 1655 s.39(2) 1422 s.30 1343 s.17(1) 1138 s.25(1) 1033 s.10(4) 875 s.11(2) 707 s.29(1) 577 s.2 501 s.3 379

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 535 releases · 27.5 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 486 releases · 27.5 avg days Population Health Directorate 333 releases · 25.2 avg days Marine Directorate 321 releases · 26.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 311 releases · 25.6 avg days People Directorate 268 releases · 24.4 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 247 releases · 31.4 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 221 releases · 24.0 avg days

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Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 and the introduction and operation of the self-catering thresholds: FOI release

The following recorded information only, relating to the application of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 in connection with the introduction and operation of the self-catering thresholds requiring properties to be actually let for at least 70 days and available to let for at least 140 days for entry or maintenance on th...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500498158
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

NHS Scotland staffing and on-site medical prescriber requirement: FOI release

1. All documents (briefings, emails, minutes, analyses) that consider the impact of requiring a prescriber to be on‑site for non‑surgical aesthetic procedures on (a) NHS Scotland staffing levels; (b) the availability of prescribers in primary care and hospital settings; and (c) waiting times or service provision within...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508638
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Impact of on‑site medical prescriber requirements on NHS staffing: FOI release

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508726
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Records relating to the cost for the Cabinet Secretary’s COP30 attendance: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request information relating to the compilation and quality assurance of the “total cost information” for the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy’s attendance at COP30, as referenced in Scottish Parliament questions S6W-42412 (answered 16 December 2025...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506306
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Marine Scotland suspected fisheries offences: EIR Review

Original request: 202500491141 1. Please could you tell me from which date it was the policy of the Marine Directorate (or Marine Scotland) to sell fish or shellfish seized from vessels accused of fisheries offences onto merchants. 2. Please could you provide me with an itemised list of all such seizures from the dat...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: EIR/202500495567 review of 202500491141
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reporting Discrepancy and Grant Claim Submissions by Advice Direct Scotland: FOI release

1. Please provide the specific sections or wording from the Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) grant agreement, schedules, or any guidance notes that define “eligible outputs” and “contacts” for the purpose of grant reporting and claims. 2. For clarity, can you confirm whether the contact volumes reported by ADS and used fo...

FOI released 100 score 8 working days correspondence briefings s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500486783
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Oversight of asylum support in Scotland: FOI release

1. Asylum dispersal reports for Scotland (2023-2025), including UASC placements and compliance with Children Act 1989 equivalents. 2. Data on processing delays for asylum seekers in Scotland (2024-2025), including impacts on statutory duties under Immigration Rule 333A. 3. Local procurement records for asylum support i...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.4 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500488855
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) application statistics: FOI release

1. How many applications for PVG checks are currently awaiting processing? 2. How many applications have been waiting longer than the 14 day target? 3. The maximum current waiting time for applications in the queue? 4. What enforcement activity will be carried out by Disclosure Scotland following July 1?

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2025-10-15
Reference: FOI/202500472996
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Capital infrastructure projects information: FOI release

You asked for information pertaining to capital infrastructure projects, specifically seeking the following information: A. A list of all capital infrastructure projects funded by the Scottish Government in 2024–25 which experienced delays in delivery or required a re-profiling of expenditure into future years. B. Fo...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.2 s.4 s.5

Published: 2025-10-14
Reference: FOI/202500472654
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Historical and provisional data on sexual offence convictions: FOI release

1) For 1975-2006 Number of people proceeded against in court, by main crime/offence Number of people convicted, by main crime/offence Resulting conviction rate (%), by main crime/offence 2) For 2024: Whether there is any scope to release provisional or quarterly data for 2024 (year-to-date or Q1/Q2), specifically fo...

FOI released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500476713
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government overseas office spend: FOI release

1. Please provide a breakdown of total spending for each Scottish Government overseas office for the financial years 2022/23, 2023/24, and the year-to-date 2024/25. This should include office location, total operating costs, staff costs, rental or property costs, and hospitality or event spending. 2. If possible, plea...

FOI released 100 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500476301
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Substantiated facts of employment statement made by a Member of Parliament: FOI release

On 7th June 2025 Dave Doogan SNP MP tweeted using an eye catching infographic: "New figures show that more than 47,000 jobs and £15.5 billion of output is supported by Scotland’s renewable energy industry." Please can you point me to the substantiated facts from a trusted source like the ONS or similar for the above ...

FOI released 100 score 8 working days correspondence briefings spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500470536
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Private landlord data: FOI release

1. The number of residential properties owned by private landlords. 2. The number of residential properties owned by private landlords in each of the last ten years. 3. Detailed landlord information, including Landlord Name/ID Property postcode Annual rental yield per property (if available) Landlord's primary resid...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500466600
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government workforce numbers and salary information: FOI release

Please provide the following information, by year, from the 2015-16 financial year to present, in spreadsheet format: 1. Total number* of Scottish Government employees. 2. Total number of Scottish Government employees under each Director-General. 3. Total number of Scottish Government employees in each Directorate. ...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-10
Reference: FOI/202500456104
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Media requests from broadcasters to interview Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

A list of how many media requests were made by broadcasters to speak to Scottish Government Ministers between December 1 2024 and the date of this FOI, and whether they were rejected and accepted, the Minister wanted and the reasons for acceptance and rejection.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: FOI/202500449172
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cyber Resilience Programme application process and awarded grants: FOI release

1. Details of the Scottish Government Grant application process with associated application forms. 2. Details of the Cyber Resilience Programme 2024/25 Delivery Proposal application procedure with associated application forms. 3. A list of all grants awarded to companies (both limited by shares and by guarantee) by t...

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400437489
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Teacher retention and turnover data: FOI release

1. Teacher Retention and Turnover Rates: Data on teacher retention rates and turnover (attrition rates) in Scotland from 1st January 2018 to the present, broken down by, Permanent teachers Fixed-term teachers Supply teachers 2. Reasons for Leaving the Profession: Any available reports, analysis, or data that identi...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434716
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government’s internal HR policies related to time off: FOI release

1. Policies for time off for volunteering including to donate blood or work with charities. 2. Guidelines/policy surrounding compassionate leave including the number of days allowed. 3. Maternity and paternity leave policies. 4. Provisions for career breaks. 5. Any policy on the buying and selling of annual leave.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.4 s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400432133
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Recorded transport data statistics: EIR release

Data for the parameters in the year 2016 in 11 local authorities of "East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire , East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, and West Dunbartonshire". The parameters are as following: 1. Number of daily walkin...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400429331
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advocacy Services for Social Security tender: FOI release

The following information through the Freedom of Information Act, regarding the Advocacy Services for Social Security tender. The date for tender expiry and planned procurement publication dates. Tender Documents: The original tender invitation documents. Evaluation Reports: Summary of the evaluation process. Crit...

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.1 s.2 12 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400422300
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Driving licence disqualifications issued by Scottish courts: FOI release

1. The number of driving licence disqualifications issued by the courts in Scotland in the last 10 years for Death by Driving crimes and all Road Traffic Offences. 2. Driving licence disqualifications by length of time in the last 10 years for Death by Driving crimes and all Road Traffic Offences.

FOI released 100 score 6 working days correspondence s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400422729
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Visits by Marine Scotland to fish farms owned by Bakkafrost Scotland Ltd: EIR release

You submitted two information requests (EIR 202400398118 and EIR 202400398194) relating to inspections and visits undertaken by Marine Scotland and the Fish Health Inspectorate, at fish farm sites owned by Bakkafrost Scotland Limited. Because of the similarity and cross over between the requests we have handled these t...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400398194
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Over 26,000 Ukrainians given homes in Scotland statement: FOI release

1. On the 24th February 2024, the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, First Minister Humza Yousaf, attended a Ukrainian memorial service at Edinburgh Castle. At this event, the First Minister was interviewed by ‘Forth 1 News’ and said the following; ‘First and foremost, I want to say to those Ukraini...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.17(1) s.2

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400401068
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Telephone system maintenance contract: FOI release

Contract information with regards to the organisation’s telephone system maintenance contract (VOIP or PBX, other) for hardware and Software maintenance and support if all the information is still the same besides the contracts dates please send just the new contract dates. It would be much appreciated. 1. Contract Ty...

FOI released 75 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.6 s.7 s.13 s.12

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: FOI/202400392659
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Used EV Loan scheme for both domestic and business: FOI release

Information on the used EV Loan scheme for both domestic and business which has just ended, in a follow up email you clarified this was for financial year 2023/2024. 1. Number of loans approved and the total value of these loans. 2. Number of claims made once the loan has been approved. 3. Number of claims processed...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.5 s.3 s.4 s.13

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202400393680
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport