Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 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 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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1,158 matching releases

Information on the recruitment process for the role of Chief Entrepreneur: FOI release

1. How did the Scottish Government decide on who to hire for their chief entrepreneur role? 2. Was there an interview process/job advert and if so, could you send it to me? 3. What is budgeted for the role over the next five years, with a breakdown of what the money will go towards/already spent it on? 4. Is there a...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2

Published: 2022-08-30
Reference: FOI/202200310650
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Non compliance of a Property Factor Enforcement Order (PFEO): FOI release

1. On how many occasions has the First Tier Tribunal referred property factors who have not complied with a PFEO to Scottish Ministers since the Property Factors Act 2011 was introduced? 2. On how many occasions have Scottish Ministers NOT taken further action against property factors referred to it for failure to com...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.23(2) s.2 s.24

Published: 2022-08-30
Reference: FOI/202200310915
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Printing/scanning services contract(s): FOI release

The following information relating to SPPA's current multi-functional devices and printing/scanning services contract(s): 1. What services are included in the contract(s)? (e.g. printing vs scanning etc) 2. Which supplier is delivering them? (If in-house, please confirm or if multiple provider please identify them) ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.5 s.16 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-29
Reference: FOI/202200310803
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Lord Advocate regarding the Supreme Court: FOI release

1) Any correspondence, including meetings, notes, memos, agendas, ministerial briefings and minutes, between the Scottish Government and the office of the Lord Advocate on the topic of the Lord Advocate's reference to the Supreme Court between January 1, 2022 and June 28, 2022. This should include any emails, letters, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-22
Reference: FOI/202200312193
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fair Start Scotland Employability: FOI release

1. Please can you advise if the answer to question 3 in the FOI request FOI/17/02882, published in 2017 is still correct or have the KDI's and KPIs subsequently been updated? 2. Please can you advise if the Providers of FSS services have a time limit to acknowledge receipt of a referral from the Job Centre and if there...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200311067
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on the recruitment of a Chief Entrepreneur to the Scottish Goverment: FOI release

In reference to the recently appointed role of Chief Entrepreneur to the Scottish Goverment, I would be grateful if you could clarify/provide information about the following: 1. Was this role advertised and if yes, when & where? 2. Do you have a shortlist of candidates who applied for this role and if yes, how many? ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2

Published: 2022-08-16
Reference: FOI/202200310268
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Dunfermline Kingseat Road cycling statistics: FOI release

1. A copy of the underlying data in electronic format for the Dunfermline Kingseat Road cycling statistics. 2. The actual number per day for March 2019, 2020 and 2021 at the Kingseat count. 3. The method and period of time for collecting this data.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-08-16
Reference: FOI/202200312409
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Emerging Technologies: FOI release

1) Confirmation as to whether the Independent Advisory Group on Emerging Technologies presented its interim report to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans. 2) Minutes of the meeting between the Advisory Group and the Cabinet Secretary that took place on 21 June 2022. 3) Confirmation as to the action the Sco...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200310177
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The number of people convicted for possession of an air weapon without a certificate since the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015: FOI release

You asked for the number of people convicted for possession of an air weapon without a certificate since the advent of the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200304752
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Information on Government buildings containing asbestos: EIR release

1. The number of Scottish Government buildings containing asbestos. 2. The percentage of Scottish Government buildings containing asbestos.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2022-08-08
Reference: FOI/202200312855
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on the Scottish Attainment Challenge / Regional Improvement Collaboratives: FOI release

For the following information in relation to the Scottish Attainment Challenge / Regional Improvement Collaboratives. 1. How many officers in the following categories are employed (either full time or on a seconded basis) by either Scottish Government or Education Scotland, as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2022-08-04
Reference: FOI/202200310513
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

The sale of the Dalzell steelworks: FOI release

1. What review has the Scottish Government conducted of other contracts in relation to (a) state aid rules and (b) assuming liabilities such as environmental remediation, following the results of its review of the facilitation of the sale of the Dalzell steelworks. Please provide a copy of any reviews or instructions t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-08-04
Reference: FOI/202200272838
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

KPMG fine by an industry tribunal: FOI Review

1) Any correspondence between August 2021 and to date between the Scottish Government and KPMG around the latter's £13m fine by an industry tribunal for serious misconduct in August 2021 and their later decision to voluntarily withdraw from Scottish Government bidding processes. 2) Any internal Scottish Government corr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.33 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200285303 Review of 202200276942
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

ICT Documents: FOI release

1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy - The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart - A visual document that presents the structure of the IT department, please include name and job titles. If this cannot be sent, please work towards a structure with job titles. 3. ICT Annual...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200281105
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: 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

Information on the time taken to process new applications for Adult Disability Payments: FOI release

In relation to the time taken in processing new claims for Adult Disability Payment: 1. The percentage of new claims waiting for longer than 10 weeks. 2. The percentage of new claims waiting for longer than 13 weeks.

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

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200307724
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scotland's energy supplies and the impact of moving away from fossil fuels to more green sources of energy: EIR release

Please answer the following questions: 1. What assessments has the Scottish government made for the need of nuclear, oil and gas supplies between now and 2050? 2. Has the Scottish government factored into those assessments the effect of Independence? 3. Have these assessments looked at the likely cost of energy to c...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200287032
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information on traffic complaints and collisions on New Edinburgh Road and its junction with Spindlehowe Road: FOI release

You asked for I am dealing with a case that involves a collision on New Edinburgh Road at it’s junction with Spindlehowe Road, I attach the OS Grid Reference for your information. I have been advised that there have been several accidents at this location. I would be grateful if you could provide me with:- 1. The numb...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200307482
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Greensill Capital: FOI release

1. Please provide copies of all interactions with Greensill Capital since 1 January 2015 up to the date of this request. This includes, but is not limited to, all electronic communications (including emails), letters, minutes and notes of meetings. 2. Please provide copies of all interactions with GAM Investments since...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200278381
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Jordanhill School: FOI release

"I can see form monthly spend reports that Jordanhill School is funded directly by Scottish Government and it appears that this relationship was set up as a demonstration school." 1. The comparative cost per pupil for Jordanhill compared to council run schools (including allocation of cost for the building/land). 2. ...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.2 s.19 s.5

Published: 2022-07-21
Reference: FOI/202200305248
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on Local Government Pension Funds: FOI release

1. Why is the fund in Strathclyde almost half of the total fund across local council funds? 2. Why are the Investment Management Expenses percentages for by far the biggest pension fund much higher than the percentage fees for all of the other funds? 3. Who administers the fees for each of these pension funds? 4. What ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.4

Published: 2022-07-18
Reference: FOI/202200305873
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Education Scotland plans and strategy documents around ICT: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-06-30
Reference: FOI/202200281548
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information about the latest campaigns for Client and Team Managers at Social Security Scotland throughout 2022: FOI release

Information about the latest campaigns for Client Managers and Team Managers at Social Security Scotland throughout 2022. 1. How many people have been offered a job? 2. How many of those were already employed working for the agency directly or indirectly? 3. How many were recruited who will have to be trained? 4. H...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2022-06-29
Reference: FOI/202200302661
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ferguson Marine staffing: FOI release

1. How many staff are employed by Ferguson Marine at Port Glasgow? 2. How many are non UK nationals? 3. How many apprentices are there? 4. Can you advise of the current pay rates for skilled workers? 5. Were any staff recruited through agencies or directly from abroad? If so how many?

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.2 s.4

Published: 2022-06-24
Reference: FOI/202200301133
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Spending on paper shredders: FOI release

1. The number of shredders purchased by the Scottish Government in each of the last five years. 2. The amount of money spent on new shredders in each of the last five years. 3. The model(s) of new shredders purchased by the Scottish Government in the past year. 4. The number of shredders currently recorded as being own...

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-06-23
Reference: FOI/202200298898
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget, Topics