Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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285 matching releases

Public funds to Palestine, Gaza or Hamas: FOI release

How much money had been sent to Gaza; How much money had been sent to Gaza for the release of hostages; Who authorised such funding?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.3

Published: 2024-04-02
Reference: FOI/202300391016
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme: EIR release

1) Current Project Status: Please provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme. This should include details on any recent developments, ongoing activities, and any potential challenges or delays that may impact the project's timeline. This should also i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.2 s.10(4) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-01
Reference: FOI/202300386811
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland contract register: FOI release

You asked for some information from the organisation, in relation to their contract’s register. The FULL contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: 1. Contract Reference -Unique reference number associated with the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-15
Reference: 202200299426
Directorate
Topic

Vessels breaching Razor Trial Terms and Conditions: EIR release

4 vessels breached the Terms and Conditions of the Razor Trial between 23 August 2023 and 15 December, please state each of the individual breaches that occurred?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: EIR/202400393213
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister's meetings during July and August 2023: FOI release

1. All minutes and briefing notes taken at Humza Yousaf's alcohol harm meeting on July 31, plus a list of all attendees. Also supply proposed outcomes and plans following the summit 2. All minutes and briefing notes taken at the Celtic Forum in August, attended by Shona Robison, plus a list of all attendees. 3. Cost ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.25(1) s.38 s.29 s.30 s.28 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300374367
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COP 28 Scottish delegation: FOI release

Which MSPs and MPs attended any events in Dubai during COP 28? How many Scottish Government civil servants were part of the group that were present in Dubai during the visit by the First Minister? What was the total cost for flights to and transport in Dubai? What was the total cost of accommodation for the MPs and MSP...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.9

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: FOI/202300387859
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ukraine and immigration costs: FOI review

How much taxpayers' money has been sent to Ukraine? Where was the money spent in Ukraine? Were bombs bought by taxpayers money? Were bombs made by taxpayers money? How much has been spent on Ukraine immigration since March 2022? How much money did Nicola Sturgeon give to COP27 without asking the Scottish people?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.27(1)

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202200330989
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A90 resurfacing and bridge/flyover measurements: EIR release

Details of the number of times the road (the A90) under Low Carse flyover has been re-surfaced (or any work done to repair the road surface), in both directions, during last 10 years and dates of same works/repairs. Details of the number of times the height of the flyover/bridge has been measured (date, method used to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385490
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A90 Glencarse Bridge: EIR release

With regards to the Glencarse Bridge at St Madoes you asked for the following information: 1. Who asked for an environmental study to be carried out? 2. What was reason that the study was carried out? 3. Date the study started and finished. 4. What form did study take? 5. Who carried out the study? 6. How long will th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.7

Published: 2024-01-19
Reference: FOI/202300387110
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Sitka plantations and soil carbon: EIR release

1. Has Scottish Government carried out an assessment of the amount of carbon sequestered by a Sitka spruce plantation versus the carbon released from Sitka plantation soils as a result of soil degradation? 2. If so, how long does it take for a Sitka plantation to become carbon neutral?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2024-01-16
Reference: FOI/202300383722
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Framework For The Provision Of Commercial Advisors: FOI release

The contracts and specification within the Framework for the Provision of Commercial Advisors. Any details the agreed level of confidentiality between the Scottish Government and contracted consultants such as any NDAs or impact on FOISA legislation within said framework or any award against said framework. Corresponde...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts s.25(1) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300363667
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A738 inspection, maintenance and accident records for Byres Road, Kilwinning: EIR release

Documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 22 December 2022 being : Records of inspection for Byres Road, Kilwinning. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working in Byres Road, Kilwinning. Statement of your Road Authorities Policy under the Code of Practice for Highway...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300350544
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route safety: EIR release

At the outset of the project to build the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T), the stated anticipated safety benefits were: 1: A net reduction in 72 minor, nine serious and one fatal accident each year. 2: Reduced overall traffic on urban roads. 3: Decreased congestion on unsuitable rura...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.10(4)

Published: 2023-12-19
Reference: FOI/202300379354
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M8 inspection/repair records: EIR release

With reference to the M8 eastbound from junction 12 to 11: The record of inspections for the area of the M8 which the incident occurred (between junction 12 and 11, East Bound) for the past 12 months. Records of repairs for the area for the last 12 month. Confirmation of how the area is inspected. Any records of simil...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 8 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202300350591
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mooring licence application statistics: EIR release

“Total number of license applications received since the 1st January 2023. Total number of mooring license applications received since 1st Jan 2023. Average length of time for a license to be granted for all applications since 1st Jan 2023, from the date they were applied for. Average length of time for a mooring li...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: FOI/202300376290
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Statements to Parliament by Cabinet Secretary for Education, Shirley-Ann Sommerville 02/02/23: FOI release

1a) was the Cabinet Secretary fully aware of the publicly stated breach of the ACAS code by the Chair of SLC (Paul Hutchinson) on the 23rd January prior to her response in parliament on the 2nd February? b) is the Cabinet Secretary still ‘content’ that due process has been followed by the SLC Board in relation to the ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.12 s.4 s.1 s.30

Published: 2023-10-31
Reference: 202300349269
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Graeme Roy: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Graeme Roy, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367633
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Drew Scott: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Drew Scott, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367629
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Alan Miller: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Alan Miller , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367626
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Institute for Public Policy Research: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and the Institute for Public Policy Research, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or bri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367609
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Equality and Human Rights Commission: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and the Equality and Human Rights Commission , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or br...

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

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367606
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Scottish Trade Union Congress: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and the Scottish Trades Union Congress, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings...

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

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367599
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Contact between constitutional future division and Professor Nicola McEwan: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Nicola McEwen , 1st May 2021 ‐ date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: FOI/202300367638
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Contact between constitutional futures division and Professor Alan Renwick: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Alan Renwick, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: FOI/202300367628
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Contact between constitutional futures division and Professor Mark Blyth: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Mark Blyth, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: FOI/202300367584
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector