Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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1,152 matching releases

New Deal for Business Group and Retail Industry Leadership Group meetings: FOI release

1) All meetings the Scottish Retail Consortium have held with Scottish Ministers since 4 December 2024. Please provide the dates and attendees of these meetings as well as any minutes or notes that were taken from these meetings. 2) Whether the Scottish Government had advanced sight of David Lonsdale’s article in the ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.4

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446739
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Futures Trust information: FOI release

1. Any reports or analysis undertaken or written by the Scottish Government about the Scottish Futures Trust from the last two years. 2. A list of projects set to be undertaken by the Scottish Government using the mutual investment model, and the costs of these. 3. Information on the money the Scottish Futures Trust ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202400446435
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Redaction training on Consultations: FOI release

1. The training materials used to instruct staff in the redaction of consultations, including the threshold at which comments are to be redacted for being: Inappropriate or offensive content that might be harmful to others Inflammatory or likely to result in distress and alarm Criticism of colleagues, teams, business ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500447203
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish International Development Association Head of Policy and Communications appointment: FOI release

1. When the Scottish Government first became aware of the Scottish International Development Association’s appointment of Patrick Grady to the role of Head of Policy and Communications. 2. The initial response the Scottish Government drafted up for responding to press queries about this story and all subsequent change...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446733
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

A90 at Kingsway Dundee manhole cover: EIR release

Information in relation to a manhole cover on the A90 at Kingsway Dundee.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: EIR/202500448769
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training hours, expense and documentation: FOI release

Copies of documents referred to in our FOI 202400414331 which were contained in a document called ‘Scottish Govt championing inclusive cultures pre-work V4.pdf’. The documents requested are entitled: 1. Delivering Diversity 2. Grievance Policy 3. Diversity Objectives 4. Equality Outcomes Mainstreaming Report 2021 5. ...

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

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445449
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Food Waste Management Process: EIR release

1. An account of the means by which the Scottish Government measures its own food waste and has measured it over the last decade. 2. An account of the means by which the Scottish Government measures food waste in Scotland and has done so over the last decade. 3. Volume, value, and carbon footprint of the annual food ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445785
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government staff training, attendance and standards of behaviour documentation: FOI release

In annex B of Scottish Government FOI response 202400442201, section 2, there is the following text: ‘Your manager will provide you with information on mandatory training, attendance requirements and standards of behaviour. Different procedures apply if you do not meet performance, attendance or conduct requirements w...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445566
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government high earner salary data: FOI release

1. By financial year, from 2015-16, total number of Scottish Government employees with a nominal salary of £100,000 or higher in prices as of those financial years. 2. By financial year, from 2015-16, total number of Scottish Government employees whose salary is £100,000 or higher in 2024-25 prices adjusted by the GDP...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444463
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Conservatives proposal for tax cuts documentation: FOI release

1. Copies of any briefing material, meeting details, or correspondence prepared or shared by the Scottish Government regarding Scottish Conservative proposals for tax cuts. 2. A list of attendees for any meetings on this topic, along with dates and minutes, if available.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.29 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444260
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Fishing activity in Pentland Firth: EIR Review

Original request: 202400444614 1. What fishing activity took place in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth in 2023 and 2024? What wieght of fhsih and shellfish (by species) were landed from this area? 2. What boats were involved? 3. What are the contact details for the owners/operators of these vessels?

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.16(3) s.10(4) s.9 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444618 Review of 202400444614
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees visit to Murrayfield Stadium: FOI Review

Orginal Request: 202400440061 With regard to Emma Roddick’s visit to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on 26/8/23: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions she had during the visit and how they related to refugees. 2. All details held regarding how Ms Roddick’s visit was arranged and who accompanied her.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444819 Review of 202400440061
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Income tax and First Minister meeting with City of London Corporation correspondence: FOI release

1. All analysis undertaken, briefings written, correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings about people moving to England or Wales from Scotland due to high income tax, from the last three months. 2. All analysis undertaken, briefings written, correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.33 s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444923
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Health Secretary's visits to Hampden Park: FOI Review

Original Request: 202400440060 ‘With regard to Neil Gray’s visits to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 4/11/23, 17/12/23 and 20/4/24 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions he had during the visits regarding sport and/or investment. 2. All details held regarding how Mr Gray’s visits were arranged and who accompanied hi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-23
Reference: FOI/202400444808 Review of 202400440060
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Use of Apps and AI software in Scottish schools: FOI release

1. Information held by Education Scotland confirming, by name, which Apps and AI software are currently being used in Scottish schools and whether these Apps are being used in pre-school, primary or secondary education settings. 2. Information regarding Education Scotland’s involvement in promoting the use of Apps or ...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.2 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400443536
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Police Pension Scheme - Remediable Service Statements (RSS): FOI release

1. Confirmation of changes to and the approval process for publication to the 'Police Remedy I’m Retired (When we will contact you)' section of the SPPA website. 2. Since Oct 2022, the amount of complaints/concerns received by SPPA from retired police officers regarding the issue of RSS or lack of information being pr...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.2

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443364
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Capital borrowing and bonds programme costs: FOI release

In this FOI release (Capital borrowing and bonds programme costs) the Scottish government said it has incurred external costs of £20,000 plus VAT on the programme to issue the first Scottish government bond. Can you please provide: 1. A breakdown of which external vendors these costs were paid to and when. If the tota...

FOI withheld 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.29(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442830
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Development of the coding framework for free-text responses on trans status or trans history: FOI release

The following information on the development of the coding framework for free-text responses on trans status or trans history: 1. The amount spent with external consultants and any other body on the research including publication and all other external costs. 2. An estimate of the amount of time people spent on the r...

FOI unclear 55 score 0 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400444110
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Tree planting information: EIR release

1. Could you supply how much hectares of trees have been planted in Scotland in each of the last five years? 2. Could you supply any documentation held by your organisation about the commitment to increase tree-planting to 18,000 hectares, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, min...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400442570
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Development and implementation of long covid services in Scotland: FOI release

1. Gap Analysis of Proposed vs Delivered Services A detailed analysis comparing what was proposed for Long Covid services in the documents referenced in FOI Reference 202400435489 (specifically Documents 15, 16 and Document 20 Annex D) with what has been delivered to date. This should include a breakdown of specific c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441615
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding for the 20mph speed limit roll out: FOI release

1. In your formal response letter dated 02 December 2024 reference 202400439095 when responding to our Q1a you stated in your response thereto that "the Scottish Government has invested £4 million this fiscal year 2024-25 to fund targeted initiatives designed to protect pedestrians and cyclists through the roll out of ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.4

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443851
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial statement on Winter Fuel Payment replacement: FOI release

1. The original draft of Shirley-Anne Somerville's ministerial statement delivered on 28 November 2024 regarding the Scottish Government’s announcement replacing the Winter Fuel Payment and all subsequent drafts of that ministerial statement, including feedback, edits, comments or changes suggested by Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443264
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Broadband connections in Moray: FOI release

1. How many properties in the Moray constituency remain to be connected to superfast broadband? 2. Out of those remaining properties in what year are 100% of properties in Moray expected to be connected to superfast broadband? 3. In the last five financial years, how much money has the Scottish Government invested in...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442401
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

General Practice IT funding: FOI release

1. The total amount budgeted for General Practice IT reprovisioning over the past 3 years. 2. The total amount already spent (whether direct or distributed to Health Boards) on General Practice IT reprovisioning to date. 3. The total amount paid to INPS group in the past 3 years if you have paid directly.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.2

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400445043
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Biffa legal case regarding the Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

1) How much money the Scottish Government has spent contesting the legal case that Biffa has brought against Scottish Ministers following their decision to delay the implementation of its Deposit Return Scheme. Please provide the total cost and any breakdowns available of these costs. 2) Whether the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: EIR/202400440024
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector