Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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1,222 matching releases

Correspondence relating to counsellors within schools: FOI Release

1. A copy of all the returns received from local authorities, all correspondence surrounding this between the Scottish Government and local authorities, and all internal correspondence and analysis relating to these returns. 2. Confirmation of whether the national commitment to 350 counsellors for schools by September ...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-05-11
Reference: FOI/202100170681
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Visit to United States in 2019 relating to mesh surgery: FOI release

Following details of the visit to the US by Dr Karen Guerrero and Dr Voula Granitsiotis in 2019 which related to mesh surgery: 1. Full details of travel itinerary, hosts and attendees and all expenses. 2. Full details of itineraries at the host institutions. 3. Full details of any training - theoretical, observational ...

FOI withheld 80 score 140 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202000086227
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documents concerning ICT plans and strategy : FOI release

Information around the internal plans and strategy documents around ICT for Transport Scotland. I wish to obtain the following documents: 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...

FOI not held 70 score 2 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-04
Reference: FOI/202100189989
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding 2018 Independent Inquiry into NHST Mental Health services

1. In correspondence 202100/158515, you asked for copies of all correspondence between NHS Tayside, NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government on the matters pertaining to the commissioning of the 2018 Independent Inquiry into NHST Mental Health services. 2. In correspondence 202100/168460, you asked “Why did the Scotti...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-21
Reference: FOI/202100158515
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Education Scotland ICT structure and strategy information: 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 o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-20
Reference: FOI/202100172321
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

COVID-19 emergency frontline responders: FOI release

1. Outline the definition of Frontline Emergency Responders. 2. Provide a breakdown regards all Emergency Services and how staff are prioritised throughout their respective organisations to receive a vaccine. e.g. Medical/Nursing staff operating in a COVID ward/ colleague providing back office functions with minimal co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.4 s.6 s.8 s.9 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-14
Reference: FOI/202100151824
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

EU flag on Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

Information regarding the flying of the EU flag on Scottish Government buildings.

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.2

Published: 2021-04-12
Reference: FOI/202100163181
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Flag flying and purchasing statistics: FOI release

1. A breakdown of the types and numbers of each flag owned by the Scottish Government that are to be flown on official days. 2. A breakdown of the cost and number purchased of each flag type over the past 12 months. 3. The cost of repairs made to owned flags over the past 12 month (with a breakdown by type of possible)...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2021-04-12
Reference: FOI/202100163026
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Programme for Government, Public sector

Data on Trust Deeds, Sequestration & Debt Arrangement Schemes: FOI release

1. The average payment per month in a, Trust Deed, Sequestration & Debt Arrangement Scheme made by a debtor. 2. Total number of Trust Deeds, Sequestration and Debt Arrangement Scheme per Trustee/Company signed for the years: (i) 1st January 2019 to 31 December 2019 (ii) 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020. 3. Averag...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-09
Reference: FOI/202100140901
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine expenditure: FOI release

1. How much are the NHS being paid for each vaccine deployed? 2. How much do individual GP'S receive for each vaccine given to a patient? 3. Do the SNP have shares in pharmaceutical companies?

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100164112
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on carbon credits annually: EIR release

1. Any figures on how much public money is spent on carbon credits each year. I have checked your website and couldn't find any information on this. 2. I have also checked the UK Land Carbon Registry and although Forestry and Land Scotland is listed as an account holder, there is no information about the projects they ...

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

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202100159516
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 Government spend on advertising and vaccination questions: FOI release

1) How much money have the Scottish Govt spent in total on any form of advertising Covid19 be that radio, TV or newspapers since the pandemic started eg. The wearing of masks, social distancing, the vaccine, furlough etc? 2) What statistics do the Scottish Government hold on the risk of a person dying from contracting ...

FOI clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202100157043
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19: YouGov omnibus survey research results: FOI release

1. The results of research the Scottish Government has commissioned through the YouGov omnibus survey in the past 12 months on: a. Covid-19 Regulations and compliance with Covid-19 advice b. Covid-19 vaccine c. Adherence or compliance with self-isolation advice and requirements. 2. A copy of any other research the Scot...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202100152730
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Local authorities operating independently of central government: FOI release

1) In which year did it start in Scotland that:- Local authorities in Scotland operate independently of central government and are accountable to their electorates. 2) How much is the biggest budget cut since 2009 to local authority spending (Eg roads, pavements, homelessness, etc etc) 3) How much is the budget for ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2021-03-25
Reference: FOI/202100152293
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Attendees of Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR) March 2020: FOI release

1. For Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR) meetings on Covid-19 before 1 March 2020, how many did the First Minister personally attend and how many did she not personally attend. 2. A previous FOI request published shows the Chief Constable of Police Scotland was invited to at least three SGoRR meetings on Covi...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-24
Reference: FOI/202100147104
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 breakdown: FOI release

The act of disclosing intimate photographs or films of another person without their consent is illegal under s2-4 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harms (Scotland) Act, I’m looking for the amount of reports and convictions since the act has been introduced? I would also like the information on how many reports and c...

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

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100146624
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19: Closure of places of worship: FOI release

1) I would be extremely grateful if you could email me a full copy of the Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment - as well as a full copy of all the evidence underpinning the same Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment - specifically pertaining to worshippers and Places of Worship that the Scottish Minister(s...

FOI not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100133792
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +2 more … Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Culchunaig Farmhouse planning application: EIR release

Information regarding planning application 18/04194/FUL - Culchunaig Farmhouse, Westhill Inverness, you also asked specific questions regarding the handling of the same case. 1. Please inform me of the name of the signatory of the decision letter of 17 November in relation to the above aqpplication and an organogram sh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.2 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202000114543
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to Higher and Advance Higher exams 2021: FOI release

The Scottish Government has previously announced that National 5 exam diets would be cancelled but that Higher and Advanced Higher diets would go ahead. Education secretary John Swinney has since stated that alternate approaches have been developed and that a decision could be made as late as February to switch to thes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-17
Reference: FOI/202000114519
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Accountability arrangement relating to particular public bodies: FOI release

1. Will you please advise me of which department is accountable for the financial control and performance of any nationalised industry, including Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited (FMEL)? How can I access any relevant information relating thereto? 2. To whom is Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL)accountable? Un...

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

Published: 2021-03-17
Reference: FOI/202100141948
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Road inspections and maintenance to part of the A76: EIR release

In relation to the A76 between Mauchline and Auchinleck at the blue bridge over the river Ayr: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-17
Reference: FOI/202000119528
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018: FOI release

I would like to request further information on the following. 1. Has data from the PISA 2018 study for Scotland been linked to administrative records of children, including their National 4 and National 5 examinations. 2. Could you please provide me with the National 4 and National 5 grades achieved by the PISA 2018 sa...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.12(1) s.4 s.5A s.6

Published: 2021-03-16
Reference: FOI/202100141438
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Tonnage of sediment deposited within specific areas: EIR release

Please provide the following: Tonnage (wet tonnes) of sediment deposited within the areas defined by the following co-ordinates: 1) 56 deg 45.039' N, 002 deg 25.416'W 56 deg 45.017' N, 002 deg 24.139'W 56 deg 42.448' N, 002 deg 26.660'W 56 deg 42.446'N, 002 deg 25.269'W Montrose Bay. 2) Within a circle with a radius of...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-15
Reference: FOI/202100134787
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence concerning First Minister meetings in August 2020: FOI release

1) For the month of August, a list of any meetings involving the First Minister not listed on the information published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/ministerial-engagements-travel-andgifts-august-2020/ which was considered to include the discussion of government business. 2) For all of the meetings in Augus...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-12
Reference: FOI/202100134861
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Participants of the Scottish Health Survey 2020: FOI release

1. How many people were invited to take part in the Scottish Health Survey 2020 by telephone but couldn't because they cannot use a telephone due to a hearing loss or other language/communication support need? 2. How many people took part in the Scottish Health Survey 2020 using contactSCOTLAND-BSL? 3. How many people ...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2021-03-12
Reference: FOI/202100150008
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector