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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Information about aspects of gender ideology: FOI release

You raised concerns about aspects of gender ideology and asked the following. Please outline the framework Education Scotland has used to assess how schools have delivered the curriculum regarding LGBTQ+ issues. Please provide information explaining how Education Scotland has determined which schools have been viewed ...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385639
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Tax sites under Green Freeports: FOI release

1. Can you confirm that the undernoted tax sites shown below and taken from SG press release (28 July 2023) of successful Green Freeport bids will be Tax Sites under the Green Freeport definition? 2. Can you confirm whether the Port of Ardersier has now been added as another Tax Site under the Green Freeport definition...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384834
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Glen Sannox and Hull 802 delays: FOI release

The reasons Glen Sannox and hull 802 have been delayed Where the further £6m costs come from? How many people working for Ferguson Marine were paid a bonus and how much was each person paid? Were the bonus payments legal? Who authorised the bonus payments? Are the engines in fully running order? Is there any possibilit...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-19
Reference: 202300347685
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sums of fines imposed on CalMac by Transport Scotland: FOI release

All details and sums of fines imposed on CalMac by Transport Scotland due to service delays and cancellations from 01/01/2018 to 01/01/2023 broken down by year Where the fines and resultant monies have subsequently been allocated and/or used Whether the Scottish Government has allocated the resultant fines and monies f...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300359707
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Exercise Holly report and Scottish Government involvement in disease related exercises: FOI release

Under the FOI (Scotland) Act 2002 please confirm if the Scottish Government has a copy of the Exercise Holly report referenced in the PQ below. If yes, please provide the final report on the exercise (detailing lessons learned, concerns raised by participants, improvements needed, areas of good practice, what exercises...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-22
Reference: 202300342589
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Statistical information on offences and convictions: FOI release

Information regarding crimes of dishonesty: How many convictions are there per year of offences involving dishonesty? Is any data available on the current number of unspent convictions for such offences? You also asked for information regarding the following crimes and offences: perjury, perverting the course of just...

FOI unclear 80 score 9 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-20
Reference: 202200294142
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information in relation to Trust Deeds, DAS cases and Sequestrations: FOI release

Statistics for the period 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2022 relating to: Protected Trust Deeds Full Administration Procedure Sequestration Minimum Asset Procedure Sequestration Debt Arrangement Scheme Payment Distribution

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-16
Reference: 202300347217
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breakdown of drug services funding: FOI release

In a previous FOI response the Scottish Government revealed the amount of money allocated to alcohol and drug services from 2008-2020. Based on that information, I am looking for the following information through FOI legislation. The amount of money allocated purely to drug services in the last 8 financial years to pr...

FOI unclear 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300341893
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Changing Places Toilets: FOI release

The Scottish Government's position on the UK Government's announcement that it will deliver an additional 600 new Changing Places Toilets, meaning that England will have 1,900 in total, in the context of the Scottish Government's own work in progressing its investment programme to ensure that new Changing Places Toilet...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300344187
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

EV charge points in Scotland: FOI release

The number of EV charge points are currently in Scotland broken down by Local Authority. The number of faults recorded this year broken down by Local Authority. The number of EV chargers currently out of order at the time of reply broken down by FOI.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200314954
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Covid-19 Inquiry WhatsApp messages handover: FOI release

1. How many WhatsApp messages have, as of 26th October 2023, been handed over to the UK or Scottish Covid-19 inquiries? 2. How many WhatsApp messages have, as of 26th October 2023, yet to “go through the appropriate process” before (potentially) being handed over to the UK or Scottish Covid-19 inquiries?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1)

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: FOI/202300382615
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding juryless trials: FOI release

A copy of responses to the consultation relating to juryless trials and information about the consultation, including its timescale and the process relating to decision-making about juryless trials. You also asked about the Scottish Government's plans to tackle domestic abuse.

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: FOI/202300381250
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Pay grades and working hours within Scottish Government: FOI release

a) I would like an update to this FOI request https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202200295836/ regarding up to date pay scales taking into account the recent pay award and the Scottish Government equivalent grading to the Civil Service. b) What is the length of time before an individual would move from the minimum ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: FOI/202300379528
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Staffing numbers for Draft Independence Referendum Bill: FOI release

"The Scottish Government published the Draft Independence Referendum Bill on 22 March 2021: The total cost of this to date. Not including the consultation. The number of civil servants that worked on this at the time and their pay grades."

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: FOI/202300376995
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Human rights funding for 2016-2017: FOI release

All recipients of Scottish Government equality and human rights funding for 2016-2017, with amounts awarded to each organisation. All recipients of grants from the Promoting Equality and Cohesion Fund 2017-2021 (including extension funding), with amounts awarded to each organisation. All recipients of grants from the E...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-20
Reference: FOI/202300378204
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Decision to offer COVID-19 vaccine to pregnant women in Scotland: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence including the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, relating to the decision to offer COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women in Scotland. The vaccine was originally advised NOT to be given to pregnant women, but the Government policy changed on this during summer 2021. Please provide any and a...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-17
Reference: 202300353467
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding allocation for domestic violence and/or abuse victims: FOI release

A breakdown of total funding allocations from the Scottish Government to domestic violence and / or abuse victim support services that specialise in support for BME/BAME victims, from 2018 – present, please breakdown by year and by organisation if possible.

FOI unclear 55 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202200331324
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Trade union facility time and the Scottish Government: FOI release

A copy of any agreement with your recognised trade unions on trade union facilities time. In the absence of a specific agreement, a copy of a recognition or other agreement that references facilities time. With reference to the amount of facility time reported under Trade Union (Facility Time Publication Requirements) ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200291010
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Grants awarded to specific organisations: FOI release

Information on grants given out in the 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 (to present) financial years, to the following organisations: LGBT Consortium Stonewall Mermaids Switchboard LGBT Foundation LGBT Youth Scotland Press for Change Albert Kennedy Trust Trans Media Watch Pink Therapy FFLAG MESMAC Hidayah LGBT Gendered In...

FOI unclear 55 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-08
Reference: 202200335098
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Response to request on subject of Decision Notice 101/2022 by the Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

Information which was released by the Scottish Government in response to the request which was the subject of Decision Notice 101/2022 by the Scottish Information Commissioner.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202200328665
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister and Scottish Government first heard the term COVID-19: FOI release

When did the first minister and Government first hear the term COVID-19? Which scientific advisors advised the First Minister? When the government was first aware of Covid-19?

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300346953
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Screening Committee minutes: FOI release

Scottish Screening Committee meeting minutes to be published quicker than the current timeframe. Copies of the SSC minutes up to November 2019. Names of governing groups for the pregnancy and newborn screening programme, NIPT evaluation and if minutes are published online.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300362352
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Estates Strategy for Scotland's Colleges: FOI release

1. When is the new ‘estates strategy for Scotland’s colleges’ expected to be published? 2. The total spent on the new ‘estates strategy for Scotland’s colleges’? 3. Have any progress reports been conducted on the development of the new ‘estates strategy for Scotland’s colleges’? 4. Was there an expected implantation...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: 202300357297
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Total cost of benefits: FOI release

Request for information 1: You requested a breakdown of the total cost of benefits administered by Social Security Scotland. Request for information 2: You enquired about the criteria to be eligible for these benefits. Request for information 3: You asked why being in receipt of benefits may not be considered when el...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: 202200331833
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Total number of expenses claimed by the First Minister: FOI release

Could I please receive the total number of expenses claimed by the First Minister in the years 2020- 2021, 2021-2022 and 2022 – 31 June 2023? Could I also receive the total expenses claimed by the FM office as a whole?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: FOI/202300374125
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector