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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Correspondence between Fair Start Scotland and programme participants: FOI release

A copy of all feedback or complaints or correspondence between Fair Start Scotland and programme participants identifying as disabled or as having a long-term health condition, in 2021 to date.

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100257670
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Civil, political and human rights in relation to Data Protection act 2018: FOI release

1. Please advise the status of all Scottish Citizens civil rights and liberties and human rights in relation to the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR. 2. In particular please advice any lawful basis for removing a natural persons inalienable rights and human rights being a subsection of ICCPR?

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100265349
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Advisory Council for Economic Transformation official meetings: FOI release

To provide the dates on which the Advisory Council for Economic Transformation have met since July 2021 and provide any meeting notes or ministerial briefings that have come as a result of these meetings. Any remuneration that members of the Advisory Council have received for their services.

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100267549
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Deaths in Scotland attributed to Covid-19: FOI release

1. How many deaths in Scotland can be attributed to COVID 19 only. As in these deaths have no other explanation or comorbidities or underlying health issues. 2. I would also like to know the average age of these deaths where COVID was the only explanation of death.

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200274544
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Restrictions to large events: FOI release

I am contacting you to ask for a freedom of information request to provide evidence as to why large events have been targeted in latest restrictions. I would like to know why football is constantly being targeted by government restrictions, when it is played outside in a safe environment, and an environment where covid...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100268070
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Creative agencies used by Scottish Government: FOI Review

1. Please list the creative services agencies used by the government during 2021. 2. A list of all appointments made under each agreement during 2021 - detailing the creative services agency used, campaign name, the lead artist / provider and agreed fee. The following questions relate solely to the creative service age...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100257826 Review of 202100248294
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regrading Levelling Up Fund: FOI release

“A copy of all correspondence (letters, texts, emails, phone calls or otherwise) between local councillors, council leaders or civic heads, and Scottish Government Ministers and civil servants, regarding the UK Government’s ‘Levelling Up Fund’ from March 2021 to date.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-08
Reference: FOI/202100257794
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Statistics in relation to individuals held on remand: FOI release

1. How many prisoners are currently incarcerated on remand awaiting trial, who have been held on remand for more than 140 days? 2. In each of the last 10 years: a. how many people have been held on remand for more than 140 days before trial? b. what proportion of all individuals remanded were held on remand for more th...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.79 s.65(5) s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-08
Reference: FOI/202100259173
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Due diligence linked to Lochaber guarantee: FOI release

1. Any due diligence advice/opinions linked to the Lochaber guarantee? 2. Was the guarantee signed off by the Scottish Government's cabinet?

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100259432
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing census primary pupils involvement: FOI release

1. A copy of the health and wellbeing survey that is to be distributed to primary schools in Scotland. 2. A list of the Councils that are participating in the survey. 3. I would like to learn more about what our children may be asked in the survey and how parents are able to support their children with this. 4. I would...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202100266523
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Questions relating to unvaccinated and vaccinated people: FOI release

These questions refer to not only the Scottish Governments own plans and acts but the coronavirus Act. 1. Have there been any intimations, discussions or plans surrounding the detainment of unvaccinated people? 2.Have there been any intimations, discussions or plans for unvaccinated people to be segregated from the vac...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.5 s.25(1) s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-02-03
Reference: FOI/202100262573
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Health and Wellbeing census: FOI release

1. Who had the final say to sign off on this? 2. Who came up with these questions? can we have the names please so we can take this to the appropriate authorities if needed? We're not looking for group names these people like to hide behind, we want the actual person or people’s names who constructed this "census". 3. ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2022-02-02
Reference: FOI/202100268089
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information regarding grant awarded to Scottish Rugby Union: FOI release

The grant to the Scottish Rugby Union of up to £15 million offered by letter dated 20 January 2021 from the Active Scotland Division of the Scottish Government's Population Health Directorate was conditional and contained certain feedback and reporting requirements, in light of which I request the following information...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-01-31
Reference: FOI/202100258646
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Vaccinations recognised by NHS Scotland: FOI release

1) Which vaccinations received overseas are recognised by NHS scotland and will be included in a patients covid vaccine status record. 2) Which countries are recognised by NHS Scotland in regard to providing a legitimate covid vaccine status. 3) What is the vaccination status of residents returning to Scotland after a ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.3 s.4 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-01-31
Reference: FOI/202100258584
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Communication with COSLA relating to Independent Review of Adult Social Care: FOI review

Many thanks for your response. Please could I request a review of this decision as I believe the exemption has not been applied correctly and the public interest test has not been considered. Citing the Scottish Information Commissioner’s guidance, releasing information should cause “real and demonstrable” inhibition. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-27
Reference: FOI/202100258302 review of 202100258302
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with UK Government regarding UNCRC Bill: FOI release

Correspondence between the UK and Scottish Governments in relation to the UNCRC (incorporation) (Scotland) Bill between September 2019 and March 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 121 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.28 s.36 s.25 s.28(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-26
Reference: FOI/202100219052
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Information pertaining to Mechanical Thrombectomies: FOI Release

A. Copies of all research and reports our department has on Mechanical Thrombectomies between 1st January 2019 and 31st December 2019, specifically the ones to do with reintroducing these procedures and protocols in Scotland overall and at Ninewells Hospital in particular. B. The timeline (likely revised due to Covid1...

FOI already published 80 score 233 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-26
Reference: FOI/202000037380
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the alternative certification model: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100240609 All correspondence (written letters, emails, text, whatsapp messages, meeting notes) between MSPs and the Scottish Government relating to the alternative certification model. Your review request, reference 202100252557 Please can you provide an update as this response is now late.

FOI already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.21(4) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-01-24
Reference: FOI/202100252557 review of 202100240609
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence between SQA and Scottish Government regarding appeals process: FOI Release

All communication between the SQA and Scottish Government (ministers, special advisers, learning directorate officials) regarding / referring to the appeals system for 2021 results, the details of which have now been published on the SQA website: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/79049.html The time frame for this request is...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 141 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-24
Reference: FOI/202100208810
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Details of funding provided and spend by Scottish Rugby: FOI release

Copies of all and any documentation: sent and / or received by SG pursuant to clause 4.1 of that Agreement, being monthly reports prepared by SRUL for the SG; and detailing any revisions to targets / milestones referred to in clause 4.2 of that Agreement (if any); and being a “Completion Report” (or similar) - if it e...

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

Published: 2022-01-19
Reference: FOI/202100256675
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Information regarding Scottish Government intranet page: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100244010 I am looking for some information about the Scottish Government’s intranet page. Can you release information about who can access to the intranet? Are you able to say how many people in total? Can you release the questions asked and results of any and all polls on the Intranet betwe...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-13
Reference: FOI/202100254583 review of 202100244010
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 multiple vaccination related questions: FOI release

Question 1: "the government to release the number of medical exemptions granted for the Covid vaccinations?" Question 2: "Your guidance on acquiring a so called "Vaccine Passport" states that a medical exemption cannot be added to that system. This may end up discriminating against people with these exemptions. You als...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100255398
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FOI) statistics from 2018 onwards: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs dealt with by the Scottish Government in a) 2021 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2018. 2. The number of FOIs not responded to within the 28 day time frame in a) 2021 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2018. 3. The number of FOIs not responded to within 20 days of receiving confirmation following a clarification request a) 202...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100256052
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine injury and death numbers: FOI release

The number of injuries treated in hospital from a COVID-19 vaccine, and of those injuries, number of hospitalisations for more than 2 days. The number of deaths from a COVID-19 vaccine. If the new COVID-19 variant of concern Omicron is a cover up for the amount of side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine and if politicians...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100259393
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Engagement and total cost incurred by Scottish Land Commission: FOI release

Total costs incurred by the Scottish Land Commission from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. You also asked for a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and ...

FOI unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100244826
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector