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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2,381 matching releases

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care ministerial visit to Cameo cinema: FOI release

How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Did Mr Gray's wife Karlie Gray accompany him during the engagement or on the car journeys either side of it? If so, why? Please supply all information in the itinerary for the engagements at the Cameo cinema and Central Hall a...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442408
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Social Security Scotland contract for advocacy services provided by VoiceAbility: FOI release

The following information regarding the contract that Social Security Scotland have with Voiceability: 1. When did the current contract between Social Security Scotland and Voiceability begin? 2. What is the monetary value of that contract? 3. When is the contract between Social Security Scotland and Voiceability due ...

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400444622
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

International Development Fund costs: FOI release

From start of 2008 to present, by year, total amount paid out by the Scottish Government’s International Development Fund; From start of 2008 to present, by year, total amount paid out by the Scottish Government for humanitarian ends in foreign countries, excluding the International Development Fund.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442951
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Equally Safe Strategy (ESS) and Victim Centred Approach (VCA) funding: FOI release

Information on the total and annual funding awarded since the Equally Safe strategy was established in 2014, as well as information on the total funding awarded through the Victim Centred Approach Fund since 2022, broken down by year and recipient organisation.

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.3

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443128
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Operational Reference Group: FOI release

Request for Information 1: Information relating to Agency Operations Reference Group. I would like a full list of all the experts and practitioners and their area of expertise and experience. Request for Information 2: I would also like a copy of the select committee consultation and the Scottish Ministers involved in...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442266
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Meetings held by Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy: FOI release

In June 2024, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, Christina McKelvie, met with several groups. I’d like to ask for the minutes from these meetings, if not included please also provide who attended and how long the meetings lasted.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440194
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland HR and Payroll suppliers: FOI release

1. Please could you confirm the name of the supplier and the name of the solution used for HR and/or Payroll at Transport Scotland. 2. Could you confirm when the current contracts for HR and Payroll are ending. 3. Does Transport Scotland intend to procure for replacement solutions in 2025 or 2026.

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441549
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Connections Fund information: FOI release

The following information in respect of the Scottish Connections Fund 2024-25: 1. Judging Panel: Please provide a list of the names of all individuals who served on the judging panel for the 2024/2025 round of the Scottish Connections Fund. 2. External Input: Please provide a list of any organizations or individual...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441287
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government employee information: FOI release

An account of the extent and function of the Scottish Government’s ‘no involuntary redundancy’ policy. Please include information on how this policy works and is enforced, what bodies it extends to and how, when and why it started, and why it is maintained. A list of the means by which, if at all, the Scottish Governme...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.6(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442201
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment Consultation: FOI release

1. Regarding the decision to increase the Pension Age Winter Heating Payments to all pensioners – which bodies/organisations were consulted? 2. What impact assessments were conducted regarding the decision to set the payment at £100 as opposed to £200-£300? Was a cost benefit analysis under taken? 3. If so can I have...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443514
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation related to tackling child poverty: FOI release

1. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings and all briefings about combating child poverty between September 1 2024 and September 2024? 2. Could you supply all briefings and internal correspondence held by the Scottish Government about the Winter Fuel Payment being axed, between September 10 2024 and Septembe...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441728
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Ferries Procurement documented evidence: FOI release

I refer to the Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop's recent observation/statement on the BBC’s Sunday Show where she said (referring to lessons learned from the ferries procurement saga): "They have all been documented quite clearly, in terms of evidence, in the various enquiries we’ve had." Under FOISA, please share the d...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442212
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Changes made to the Framework for Tax: FOI release

The changes that were made to the Framework for Tax that are referenced in paragraph 10 (on page 4) of the attached document. For clarity, please provide the original version of the proposed text and the changes made following the suggested change.

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400443089
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Direct funding to new public bodies: FOI release

From the 2007/08 financial year to present, including the budgeted amount for the current year, expenditure by the Scottish Government on providing funding to public bodies which did not exist as of 1 January 2007, broken down by public body.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440105
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of meetings with various equality organisations: FOI release

How many meetings has the Scottish Government and its officials held with each of these organisations in the last six months and could you supply all the minutes/notes from these meetings, plus briefings ahead of them. Breakdown for each organisation: Stonewall Scotland and/or Stonewall Equality Network LGBT Youth Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440015
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Payments made to HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland: FOI release

1. Could you supply how much in total has been paid out to Wendy Sinclar-Gieben, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland, while she has been in the role, and how much she received for leaving, and a breakdown of these totals? 2. Could you supply any documentation held by your organisation surrounding her resignatio...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38 s.12

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440134
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - ScotRail correspondence: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government promised £200m to cut rail times between north east Scotland and Edinburgh in 2016. How much of this money has been spent and can you supply the latest briefings, correspondence and policy analysis about this from the last year? 2. Could you supply all correspondence between Transport Scotla...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440114
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Council Tax queries: FOI release

In relation to Council Tax: I want to know how men and women in parliament assembled can impose your will upon your fellow equals without their consent? How can you take cash from people by force without their consent?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.70 s.75 s.25(1)

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440679
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) Spend and Transparency data: FOI release

I am looking for some guidance with reference to the Government’s Transparency Agenda, which requires public sector bodies like yours to publish details of spend value. I have been onto your organisation’s website but I am unable to locate your Spend/Transparency data. https://www.sasa.gov.uk/ I would be grateful if ...

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

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400443133
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

HR and Payroll solution used by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: Please could you confirm the name of the supplier, and the name of the solution used for HR and/or Payroll at Social Security Scotland? Request for information 2: Could you confirm when the current contracts for HR and Payroll are ending? Request for information 3: Does Social Security Scot...

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

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400441442
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Fraud investigations in Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of fraud investigation in each year since Social Security Scotland was created in 2018? Request for information 2: The number of allegations of fraud in each year since Social Security Scotland was created in 2018? Request for information 3: The number of allegations of fraud ref...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400441375
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Fuel Insecurity Fund and Housing Emergency Debate: FOI release

1. The latest briefing document provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice that mentions the Fuel Insecurity Fund. 2. The latest email sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice that mentions the Fuel Insecurity Fund. 3. The latest email received by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and her off...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440711
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Economy, Housing, Public sector

Severance payments paid to Scottish Government staff: FOI release

1) Information over the names of MSPs/Ministers who have received payment of the Officeholder Resettlement Grant including information about the amount of the payment and the tax free amount for each year since and including 2017. The information should be split into individual years and should include the year to date...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440634
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Government Car Service information: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in 2023/24 and 2024/25 to date? How many cars were in the Scottish Government Car Service in 2023/24 and 2024/25 to date? How many FTE staff were working in the Scottish Government Car Service in 2023/24 and 2024/25 to date? How much was spent ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440948
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the death of former First Minister: FOI release

I would like to request all the following information relating to the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond 1. All emails, texts, WhatsApps and minutes between officials and ministers discussing the death of Mr Salmond. 2. All correspondence on email, text, WhatsApp or Teams of the discussions between UK Govt a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.3 s.28(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400436889
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector