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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2,520 matching releases

Closure of Glasgow Caledonian University Advanced Higher Hub: FOI release

In your clarified request, you asked for: Please release any material held by the Scottish Government (no matter the source) analysing and/or evaluating the success (or otherwise) of the Advanced Higher Hub at Glasgow Caledonian University The time frame for this request is 1 Aug 2015 - present

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: 202400395571
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information relating to free bus travel: FOI release

Any correspondence, notes or briefings held by Transport Scotland regarding bus passes being stopped for those aged 60 and over, including any cost/benefit analysis that has been undertaken, between August 2023 and date of this foi? In the free bikes for children pledge, how many children received free bikes, how much ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400395998
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) role and pay grades: FOI release

I request information held which discloses: How much members of the Scottish parliamentary counsel office are paid and why. In particular I request: Job descriptions or statements of responsibility for each grade in Scottish parliamentary counsel office (that is, why is each role in the office considered to be properl...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-27
Reference: FOI/202400394544
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Healthy Start Scheme Vitamin Research: FOI release

Research/data that focused on the effect of Healthy Start vitamins on pregnancy outcomes. Also, why Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Folic acid have been supplied to mothers across Scotland and what research has led to this policy.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-21
Reference: FOI/202400395337
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding public energy company and other various topics: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent by the Scottish Government on public speaking lessons or a public speaking mentor in 2021, 2022 and 2023? -Could you supply who the public speaking lessons were for, and a breakdown of these costs? 2. All discussions, briefings, correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Governme...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-16
Reference: FOI/202400391851
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Proposed modelling for tax rates for higher earners: FOI release

At FMQs on 13th December 2018, former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “I hear a member asking about top earners. We have raised the top rate, but all the assessment and modelling suggests that, because of behavioural changes, if we were to raise it further that could lose us revenue.” Please provide the assessme...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-16
Reference: FOI/202400392398
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between any Scottish Government officials and the Scottish Prison Service pertaining to prison or prisoner “overcrowding: FOI release

All written and/or electronic correspondence and/or minutes between the Justice Secretary (including any Scottish Government officials) and the Scottish Prison Service pertaining to prison or prisoner “overcrowding” between November 1st 2023 and December 17, 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-16
Reference: FOI/202400391792
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications between Scottish Government, Aether Ltd, and the Scotch Whisky Association: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 I am requesting all communications between the Scottish Government, Aether Ltd, and the Scotch Whisky Association regarding or referring to the research contract "Review of the Human Health and Environmental Impacts of NMVOC Emissions from Malt Whisky Maturation Facilities. Th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.25(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-05-16
Reference: FOI/202300388202
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Short-Term Let Licensing and Planning during Edinburgh Festival: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government Officials and Ministers and Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Festivals Edinburgh and other Edinburgh Festival stakeholders since October 2022 regarding Short-Term Let Licensing and Planning.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-05-15
Reference: FOI/202300389896
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Consultation on minimum number of learning hours: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into the minimum number of learning hours over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on the minimum number of lear...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.25 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-14
Reference: FOI/202300387204
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence: FOI release

All materials held by the Scottish Government regarding FOI 202300381669 between 8 December and 19 December 2023. This would include case files, internal communication, external communication, personal notes and any other materials.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-14
Reference: FOI/202300390491
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland payments: FOI release

Request for information 1: Could you supply a list of dates when the Cold Weather Payment was paid into accounts in Scotland in the last financial year, with how many people received it then included? Request for information 2: How much money was handed out as part of the Cold Weather Payment in the last financial yea...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.27(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.12

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400405325
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Downs Syndrome registered charity payments: FOI release

The date and value of any/all payments and/or grants made to the following charities from 1 January 2020 to the present day by any department of the Scottish Government. Please include details of what any monies were paid for - e.g., to provide a particular service, to cover a particular expense, etc. Down's Syndrome...

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

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400402336
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Registered Social Landlord and housing: FOI release

1. Minister of Housing and reporting dept/Secretary from 1999 to date. 2. Explanation of why 600,000+ social properties where Scot Gov & Registered Social Landlord employer-tenants are the financial stakeholders of Scottish Registered Housing Associations is a Junior Ministerial role & does not attend Scottish Cabinet...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400400865
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Jason Leitch resignation and United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) funding: FOI release

The following questions regarding Clinical Director Jason Leitch and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about the resignation of Jason Leitch, between...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-05-08
Reference: FOI/202400405222
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Business Leaders Dinner costs and former FM engagement: FOI release

1. The total cost, and a breakdown of the costs, to the Scottish Government of the Business Leaders Dinner at Prestonfield House on 27 July 2023. 2. Humza Yousaf's diary/engagement programme on July 27 2023.

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

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400408489
Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Scottish Budget

Translations and consultations costs for the proposed Scots Languages Bill: FOI release

I am requesting the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and any other relevant pieces of legislation: What organisation(s) were used for any translations of the consultation for the proposed Scots Languages Bill. What organisation(s) were used for any translations of the "Buildin...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-30
Reference: FOI/202400406725
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Spend on office supplies in financial years 2022/23 and 2023/24: FOI release

Sspend on office supplies and similar in financial years 2022/23 and 2023/24, and information regarding our contracts.

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

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: FOI/202400410050
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Young adults drugs and alcohol prevention: FOI release

How much if any funding going into education for young adults surrounding the topic of drug and alcohol misuse? Within the last 5-10 years. What has/ if anything has been implemented to prevent drug and alcohol related deaths in young adults? Within the last 5-10 years. How many drug related deaths have involved anyone...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: FOI/202400406091
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial Travel by Lorna Slater: FOI release

1. Since 1st January 2023 how many journeys by ministerial/Scottish Government or publicly funded vehicles has Lorna Slater made? (The type of event or destination is not requested) 2. How many of these journeys were chauffeur driven? 3. What is the total mileage in relation to these journeys? (Official vehicles shou...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: FOI/202400405097
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Convictions for causing death by careless driving 2020-2023: FOI release

Regarding convictions for causing death by careless driving in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023: 1. The number of prosecutions in each of the above years. 2. The sentences imposed by the court in each of those years.

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-23
Reference: FOI/202400406307
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Budget allocated for roads including repairs, resurfacing, traffic lights: FOI release

1. Please provide (a) the budget allocated for roads in general (including repairs, resurfacing and traffic lights and (b) the budget allocated specifically for pothole and road repairs for each of the following financial years: 2018/2019; 2019/2020; 2020/2021; 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. 2. For each of these ...

FOI already published 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.4 s.25(1) s.17

Published: 2024-04-19
Reference: FOI/202400407287
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government paid to Holyrood Communications for conference and events: FOI release

1. How much Scottish Government departments paid to Holyrood Communications for conference and events sponsorship, aggregated by department, for each financial year from 2018-2023. 2. How much Scottish Government departments paid to Holyrood Communications for attendance fees at Holyrood conferences and events, aggreg...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.12

Published: 2024-04-18
Reference: FOI/202400404560
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government donations to UNWRA between October 2023 - March 2024: FOI release

1. I wish to know how much money the Scottish Government has donated to UNWRA since October 2023 until end of March 2024? 2. Further more i would like to request what checks and balances within reason have been put in place to ensure that this money does not fall into the hands of Hamas and other proscribed organisati...

FOI transferred 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-18
Reference: FOI/202400403361
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Civil servant wages: FOI release

1. How much is the Scottish Government spending on wages of civil servants now, and in each of the following years: 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022? Breakdown of these costs and how many there are employed? 2. How much is the Scottish Government spending on special advisers and press officers now, including how many of each...

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.30

Published: 2024-04-18
Reference: FOI/202300389550
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector