Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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

HMRC penalties/external VAT consultancy in last 5 years: FOI release

The following information was requested relating to the Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland: HMRC Penalties 1. Has the organisation received any VAT assessments (VAT to be paid to HMRC) in the last five financial years? 2. Has the organisation received any VAT penalties from HMRC in the last five financial years...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Pothole repair on M77 northbound: EIR release

I note that the Inspection Defect Summary Report (Annex A) shows that no defects were recorded. However, I note that the Defect Report (Annex B) records several defects including a defect dated 15/02/18, "2 large potholes in outside lane at MP 13/7 & 13/7+50, carry out repairs with back up of to IPV vehicles. Could you...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 6 attachments

Published: 2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maintenance policy/repair history for A702: FOI release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to the A702 (Wandel Area). Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Details Safety Inspections A85, 2 years to 28/4/18: FOI release

In relation to the A85 between Connel and Bridge of Awe, specifically in the area around Taynuilt: A. Dates of safety inspections undertaken in this area in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. B. Details of carriageway defects identified during safety inspections in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. C. D...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Criteria for establishment of a new public body: FOI release

1. The rationale behind the presumption against creating new public bodies. 2. Criteria for assessing whether to create a new public body. 3. Guidance given to/received from the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body in relation to the appointment of new commissioners/new public bodies.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Crash barriers on M8: EIR release

1. Copies of all reports, documents, correspondence or communications confirming details of all inspections relating to crash barriers installed on the M8 motorway, Glasgow, between junctions 14 and 15 for the period 1 December 2009 to date. 2. Copies of all reports, documents, correspondence and communications confir...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4) s.10 s.11(2) s.2 s.3 14 attachments

Published: 2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Independent Students Support Review Group Conference: FOI release

All correspondence, between the Cabinet Minister Shirley Anne Somerville or any Scottish Government officials, acting on her behalf and Jayne Anne Gadhia the Chairperson of the Independent Students Support Review Group from the date Ms Gadhia took up this role until the date of this request. To be clear, all correspond...

FOI clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2018-05-18
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Expenditure on road repairs 2013 to 2018: EIR release

1. What is the total amount spent by trunk road operators on road repairs in each of the last five years, broken down by year? 2. What is the total number of potholes which have been filled by trunk road operators in each of the last five years, broken down by year? 3. What is the current backlog of road repairs need...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.2 s.3 s.6(1) s.12

Published: 2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Report by River Tweed Commission and Tweed Foundation: FOI release

A copy of the report submitted by the River tweed Commission and Tweed Foundation which supports the proposed change to spring closure times.

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government cyber security breaches: FOI release

Details of any reports of cyber-security breaches in the Scottish Government within the last 12 months. We subsequently asked for clarification on the term 'cyber-security breach'; you clarified that this referred to the following categories: Loss of data as a result of a successful cyber attack Successful cyber attac...

FOI unclear 40 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.3

Published: 2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Ministerial Code regarding Government information: FOI release

1. What protocol is in place to ensure that NO official Scottish or U.K government documents or confidential information is shared with the S.N.P executive in either written or verbal form? 2. What protocol is in place to ensure that Mr. Murrell in particular has NO access to Confidential information from the Scottish...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.2

Published: 2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Funded PhD in biomedical research into Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: FOI release

1. "Reviewers are asked to score and provide comments against set criteria and are not renumerated for their participation. We identify potential reviewers based on their publication record in the area in question…" Given the above statement, can you please provide the publication record of the identified potential re...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Annual Scottish Government spend on statistical software: FOI release

1. How much money does the Scottish Government spend annually on licenses for statistical software? I believe SAS is the main software in use, but if there are others please give figures for each. 2. Has the Scottish Government given consideration to adopting open source alternatives such as R or Python? If so, what a...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic

Health and nutrition inspections in schools: FOI release

Information regarding Health and Nutrition Inspections as follows: For each of the past five years – so 2016-17; 2015-16; 2014-15; 2013-14; 2012-13 - could you please tell me: 1. how many primaries, secondaries and special schools were inspected to see if their school meals complied with nutrient standards and food a...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.2 4 attachments

Published: 2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Monthly performance reports for APS providing Baby Boxes: FOI release

Schedule 4, section 2. of the contract with APS to provide Baby Boxes notes the supplier must provide a Monthly Performance Report. A copy of the monthly performance report for each month since the full contract started in August 2017.

FOI released 100 score correspondence contracts s.2 10 attachments

Published: 2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

M8 Junction 16 and 17: Inspection Defect Report: EIR release

Information relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the M8 heading west bound between junctions 16 and 17. 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...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.2 s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The 2018 to 2019 Spending Review: FOI release

1. When was the 2018/19 Spending Review carried out? 1b. Where can the 2018/19 Spending Review be accessed? 1c. If the above is not yet available then why is this delayed? 1d. And when will these figures be available for i) public viewing and for ii) GHA (and other associations)? 2. How much is the SHIP allocatio...

FOI released 75 score correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Fish mortality reporting in aquaculture : EIR release

1. Information relating to the 'agreement' between farmed salmon producers in Scotland the Marine Scotland Science's Fish Health Inspectorate to report mortalities. 2. Copies of the "mortality database" referred to in scientific papers referenced in your request. 3. Copies of the assessment and the "data set containi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Lapsed fishing licence: EIR release

1. All the details and all logged communications that were tried by our officers. 2. All the names of the people who were involved in the decision to "revoke" the licence and rank details. 3. Any information that would be helpful to you to pass on to your legal representation.

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.2 s.3 s.11(1) s.11(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Organisational structure of the Protocol and Honours team: FOI release

1. What is the organisational structure of the Protocol and Honours team? No names necessary just the positions. 2. Who in the Scottish Government/Parliament is the responsible elected and appointed director/manager/officer? I.e. who does the highest officer I the team report to? 3. Who does the team take instruction...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme: Submission by Aberdeenshire Council: EIR release

1. We would therefore be grateful if you would provide us with copies of the documentation submitted to you by Aberdeenshire Council, so that we can ensure that our objections were duly considered by Scottish Ministers as required by the Act. 2. Please provide us with a copy of the methodology/evaluation criteria you ...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of public relations, media and press officers: FOI release

1. The number of public relations, media and press officers/staff employed by the Scottish Government. This should only include civil servants, and not special advisers or political spokesmen/women. 2. The amount of money the Scottish Government has spent paying the salary of these staff in the last three years. 2a. ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence special advisers spending s.2A s.2 s.38(1)

Published: 2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A77: Defects inspections and repair programme: EIR release

Can you provide copies of inspections since Christmas, what defects were noted and associated repair programme for these (for both the A77 and the DBFO company). Who oversees the governance of this and ensure the correct action being taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 10 attachments

Published: 2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Number of looked after children: FOI release

1. Number of looked after children by categories of disability status (Yes/No/Not yet assessed/Missing) who were accommodated at some point in the year in statutory residential care home in Scotland. Yearly figures from 2008-2017 requested. 2. Number of looked after children by categories of disability status (Yes/No/...

FOI released 100 score correspondence s.2 10 attachments

Published: 2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Electricity demand in Scotland: FOI release

For clarification and avoidance of doubt, I should be grateful for answers to the following questions: 1. Currently missing is any information on the variations in total electricity demand in Scotland on a daily or weekly basis to include the various generation components (gas, nuclear, hydro, wind etc). Why then, tog...

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence meetings spending s.2

Published: 2018-04-20
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector