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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958 matching releases

Meetings held regarding peak rail fares: FOI release

1. The number of meetings that were held by the Scottish Government specifically regarding the scrapping of peak rail fares before the announcement contained within the 6th May Programme for Government. 2. The number of meetings that were held by the Scottish Government specifically regarding the scrapping of peak rai...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-14
Reference: FOI/202500471590
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Local Authority digital systems and use of artificial intelligence queries: FOI release

1. Oversight of Local Authority Digital Systems and Software What formal oversight does the Scottish Government currently exercise over the software systems and platforms used by Scottish local authorities? Is there any requirement or expectation that councils maintain an up-to-date register of systems used across de...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-13
Reference: FOI/202500473823
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Private consultants expenditure: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202400432841. Please can you re-answer the same questions asked in the above referenced request, but for the financial years 2023-24 and (if possible) 2024-25.

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-12
Reference: FOI/202500470980
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Oversight of renewable energy generation, revenue and land use: EIR release

1. Annual statistics on total renewable energy generated in Scotland between 2015 and 2025, by type. 2. Any assessments or reports on the proportion of energy consumed domestically vs. exported. 3. Information or reports detailing how revenue generated from public land used for renewable projects has been tracked, re...

FOI/EIR transferred 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.6(1) s.3 s.10(5) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-08-11
Reference: EIR/202500472353
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government staff promotion statistics: FOI release

1. The number of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds who have been promoted to Grade B3 and Grade C1 roles within the Scottish Government from 14 February 2022 to the present date. 2. Of those promoted, how many individuals identified as Muslim. 3. A breakdown of this data by directorate or unit, if availabl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-07
Reference: FOI/202500474338
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government staff sickness absence statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. Number of staff members currently on long term sick leave. 2. Total Number of staff members. 3. Breakdown by health reason for long term sick leave. 4. The definition used for Scottish Government staff to define long term sick leave. 5. Number of instances of long term s...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 s.5

Published: 2025-08-06
Reference: FOI/202500471375
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Forestry grant payments for the Lost Forest, phases 1 and 2: EIR release

https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2025/03/24/brewdogs-lost-forest-and-the-scottish-forestrygrants- scandal/, I am requesting the following information about relating to grant payments for the Lost Forest, phases 1 and 2: 1) A previous Information Request in 2024 (Your refer 2023/00390478) established that Scottish Fore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: FOI/202500458836
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding for Rapid Rehousing Welcome Centres: FOI release

1. Total Scottish Government spending on Rapid Rehousing Welcome Centres in financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. 2. How many Rapid Rehousing Welcome Centres has funding been given to in each of these years. 3. If available, a breakdown of spending and number of Rapid Rehousing Welcome Centres funded...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: FOI/202500464287
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Substantiated facts of employment statement made by a Member of Parliament: FOI release

On 7th June 2025 Dave Doogan SNP MP tweeted using an eye catching infographic: "New figures show that more than 47,000 jobs and £15.5 billion of output is supported by Scotland’s renewable energy industry." Please can you point me to the substantiated facts from a trusted source like the ONS or similar for the above ...

FOI released 100 score 8 working days correspondence briefings spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500470536
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

National Speed Management Review consultation document: FOI release

1. Survey Briefing and Guidelines: a. Copies of any documents or communications that were given to the people who wrote the survey questions. This should include details on the purpose of the survey, the goals of the survey, and any instructions on how to write the questions. b. Any specific objectives or outcomes th...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.3

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500458335
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR) training programme queries: FOI release

The following information regarding the NIDMAR training programme supported by the Scottish Government: 1. What organisation formally received Scottish Government funding to support delivery of the NIDMAR training programme from Nov 2020 onward? 2. Was this funding awarded under a grant arrangement, a Service Level A...

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

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: FOI/202500466819
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Mass stranding of pilot whales information: EIR release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and British Divers Marine Life Rescue, UK Cetacean Strandings Investigations Programme, British Divers Marine Life Rescue and Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme regarding the mass stranding of pilot whales in Lewis in July 2023 (pod of 55 died) and the mass str...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: EIR/202500467178
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Private landlord data: FOI release

1. The number of residential properties owned by private landlords. 2. The number of residential properties owned by private landlords in each of the last ten years. 3. Detailed landlord information, including Landlord Name/ID Property postcode Annual rental yield per property (if available) Landlord's primary resid...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500466600
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Mainstream Scottish nursery additional support needs data: FOI release

Information below presented in a table broken down per local district : 1. The number of additional support need staff employed in mainstream Scottish nurseries. 2. The number of Scottish nurseries that cater for pupils who require additional support. 3. The number of pupils with additional support needs attending a...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500466075
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme and Transmitair information: FOI release

In relation to the SBVS and Transmitair, please advise: 1) The number of voucher paid. 2) The total value of vouchers paid. 3) The split of project and standard vouchers. 3) The number of projects audited.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.42

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464933
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Health board efficiency savings information: FOI release

Information for all health boards, for the years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26. 1) The planned level of savings and actual amount delivered, in both £ terms and as a % of baseline revenue resource limit. 2) The £ share for planned and actual recurrent and non-recurrent savings. 3) For 25-26, please provide the planne...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.25 s.30

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464363
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Queries regarding draft responses to Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

1. Between 1 January 2025 and present date, on how many occasions, broken down by Scottish Government Minister/Cabinet Secretary, has a Scottish Government Minister or Cabinet Secretary, when presented with a draft response to a Freedom of Information Request, responded with any other decision than approving of that dr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464096
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme information: EIR release

1) The number of applications to the Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme in financial years a) 2022-23 b) 2023-24 and c) 2024-25. 2) The number of such applications in each year which included funding for heat pumps. 3) The number of Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme customers whose applications were ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.10(5)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500462873
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Measurement of staff performance used by Scottish Ministers: FOI release

You asked for the following information covering the period 2021-25: 1. Details of the performance and productivity metrics employed to assess the effectiveness of government employees. This could include key performance indicators (KPIs), targets, or other criteria used to evaluate staff across various departments. ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.21(1) s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500457382
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a Woman: FOI release

The total costs incurred by The Scottish Government in relation to other development, promotion, and subsequent defence of policies or legal positions involving the definition of the term ‘women’ - particularly where it concerns the gender identity alongside, or in place of biological sex. Please include: 1. Legal co...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462238
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Meetings attended by the First Minister at Tartan Week: FOI release

I understand that First Minister John Swinney attended New York City Tartan Week on behalf of the Scottish Government. Please provide me with: 1. A list of meetings attended by the First Minster, along with all other attendees of these meetings. 2. A list of any other meetings attended by Scottish Government official...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.28(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500461357
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland and the SEEMiS educational management system: FOI release

1. Do Disclosure Scotland use information gathered from the SEEMiS educational management system when conducting background checks on an individual requiring disclosure or PVG services? 2. Do Disclosure Scotland use information gathered from the SEEMiS educational management system in relation to ‘bullying & equalitie...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.3 s.8 s.1 s.20 s.13 s.14 s.15 s.16 s.17

Published: 2025-07-17
Reference: FOI/202500462397
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Statistics on Remediable Service Statements (RSS) issued to police officers: FOI release

1. Can you tell me on 01/03/2025, how many remedial service statements (RSS) have been issued to police officers since 1/10/2023 with a break down to each category of member ie protected, unprotected and tapered? 2. Can you tell me on 31/03/2025 , how many remedial service statements (RSS) have been issued to police o...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: FOI/202500460666
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Remediable Service Statement (RSS) letters issued to Immediate Choice members: FOI release

1. How many RSS letters have been issued to immediate detriment pensioners that are due a payment (not the ones who retired in 2015 and are fully protected). 2. As of 31/03/2023 how Many pensioners have received a payment their payment from returned RSS’s. 3. What is the deadline for paying members their money, keepi...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.2 s.65 s.20

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500460813
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings held on specific dates between Scottish Public Pensions Agency and HMRC: FOI release

In relation to meetings held on 06/06/24, 29/02/24, 25/03/24, 24/04/24, 04/06/24, 16/07/24, 05/09/24, 23/10/24, 26/11/24, 16/12/24, 21/01/25 and 27/02/25 between SPPA and HMRC: 1. Pre and post meeting electronic correspondence 2. Delegates hand written or electronic notes 3. Agendas for meetings 4. A copy of the at...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.3 s.4 s.7

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500460799
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector