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

Scottish Government LEZ compliant vehicles and cost to introduce the LEZ zone policy: EIR release

1. To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicles it owns or is in control of through arms-length entities and how many are LEZ compliant. 2. To ask how many vehicles have been converted to LEZ compliance so far and how much it has cost. 3. And to ask how many vehicles are yet to be converted to LEZ compliance and ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: EIR/202400438064
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Winter Preparedness Plan Drafting Process: FOI release

1. What personnel were involved in the drafting of the Winter Preparedness Plan 2024-25? 2. What was the timeline for the drafting of the Winter Preparedness Plan 2024-25? 3. What stakeholders did the Scottish Government consult with in the process of drawing up this plan? 4. Copies of all communications to and from...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436893
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Reconviction rates in Scotland statistics: FOI release

1. Please provide data on recidivism rates categorized by offence type (e.g., drug offenses, violent crimes, property crimes) since 2021. 2. A list of all rehabilitation and reintegration programs provided to ex-offenders in Scotland, and if any assessment has been made on the efficacy these have had on reducing recid...

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400437050
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Minister for Equalities meeting with Glasgow City Parents: FOI release

“On the 16/5/24, Minister for Equalities Kaukab Stewart met Glasgow City Parents. I’d like to ask for the minutes from that meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436605
Directorate
Topic

Cyber Resilience Programme application process and awarded grants: FOI release

1. Details of the Scottish Government Grant application process with associated application forms. 2. Details of the Cyber Resilience Programme 2024/25 Delivery Proposal application procedure with associated application forms. 3. A list of all grants awarded to companies (both limited by shares and by guarantee) by t...

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400437489
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Transport Scotland payments made to Ardrossan-Brodick Ferry Service: FOI release

“An itemised breakdown of all payments made to Peel Ports Ltd by Transport Scotland in relation to Ardrossan Harbour in the last decade. I would like this information to include: 1. All payments related to the operation of the Ardrossan-Brodick ferry service, including harbour fees. 2. Payments made to maintain or i...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436814
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings with salmon farming industry: EIR release

Information on meetings and site visits, between ministers and cabinet secretaries with representatives of Salmon Scotland and of salmon farming operating businesses from 11 September 2019 to 11 September 2024, including 1. Meeting/visit dates 2. Meeting/visit attendees. 3. Requesters of the meeting/visit 4. Subjects ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400431333
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland Tier 2 Active Travel Infrastructure Funding: EIR release

A full list of projects by name, location, and lead partner/delivery authority that received awards from the £10 million of Tier 2 Active Travel Infrastructure Funding for 2024/25 as announced on 8th October 2024. How the decision was reached to award funding to these projects. When these projects will have to spend th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435462
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Provision of catering services in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

1. The names of the bars and restaurants that are used by the Scottish Government officials at its various premises, offices and buildings and what are their names. 2. The names of the bars and restaurants that are accessible to the public at its various premises, offices and buildings and what are their names. 3. If...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400435396
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Community Languages Policy in Scotland: FOI release

1) I would like to know current policy on community languages in Scotland. 2) In particular do you provide Arabic tuition in Scotland for high schools alongside other languages such as European languages which seem to be the norm in Scottish high schools. 3) Do you also provide funding for such teaching subjects espe...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400435450
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cost to produce and analysis the specific Rural Consultations: EIR release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? 1. Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). 2. Call for evidence: phasing out the use of cages in the gamebird and quail sectors. 3. Herring in the Firth of Clyde: setting the total allowable catch for 2024...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.7 s.9 s.20 s.11 s.21 s.25 s.27 s.31 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434447
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group: FOI release

You provided the following background to your request: ‘The gender identity healthcare access team are secretariats for the gender identity healthcare reference group. The role of a secretariat for the STAC are Scottish Government officials’ whose role is to make arrangements for meetings, produce minutes and facilita...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.12 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400433076
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from emissions: EIR release

1. Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 2. Complaints related to energy developers other than SSE and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 3. The response of the Scottish Government to the above complaints.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400433416
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Private Consultants expenditure: FOI release

1. The total expenditure by the Scottish Government on private consultants, broken down by financial year, for each of the last five financial years (from 2018-19 to 2022-23). 2. A breakdown of these consultancy costs by department, including the name of the consultancy firms used, the nature of the work undertaken, an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-31
Reference: FOI/202400432841
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Specific Scottish Government electronic purchasing cards (ePC) charges: FOI release

1) All the purchases on the Scottish Government electronic purchasing cards from September 2023 onwards which relates to expenditure directly for Scottish Ministers. For example, expenditure related to their personal travel, accommodation, food, items for their ministerial office etc. Please provide every single purcha...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432845
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

The School Meal Debt Fund: FOI release

You asked for us to provide you with the following information for the period up until, and including, the date of your request: 1. What was the basis of setting the school meal debt fund value at £1.5 million? 2. What processes for monitoring and measuring outcomes and impact of the fund has the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400433216
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS between 28th March 2024 and 12th September 2024 - information prior to 28th March has already been published as request FOI/202400409653 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings. ...

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

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400431748
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry Provision of an HR, Payroll and Learning Management Service contract publication: FOI release

Scottish Forestry - Provision of an HR, Payroll and Learning Management Service: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506905 The details we require are: 1. What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? 2. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/co...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400432238
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and teacher employment trends: FOI release

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and teacher employment trends in Scotland over the past several years. Please provide the following information: Backlog of NQTs Without Employment For each of the last five academic years (2018-2019 to 2022-2023), how many Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) across Scotland completed thei...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431365
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

MV Alfred project costs: FOI release

1. The actual or projected total cost for the full 23-month period that the MV Alfred will have been chartered when the current extension ends in March 2025. 2. Any additional costs the Scottish Government/its agencies are liable for as part of the charter agreement once the charter period ends. 3. Has the Scottish G...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431741
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings with Alexander Dennis, NFI Group and NFI International Limited: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of Alexander Dennis and/or NFI Group and/or NFI International Limited between 1st March 2023 and 12th September 2024 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings. 3. Any correspondence relating to the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431749
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2024 grants: FOI release

1. How much was awarded towards the 2024 Edinburgh International Film Festival? Please can you itemise this if possible, and date when the grant/money was awarded? 2. Please provide a copy of supporting application documents for the grants. 3. Finally, can you provide whatever written justification was made in why th...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.33(1)

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400429507
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Costs for Low Emission Zones: FOI release

Information on the costs for Low Emission Zones including any costs from 01/02/2024, to date, and estimated running costs per year please. ie. to request any update (up to today’s date, 04/09/2024, if possible, please) on the information you kindly supplied in FOI ref 202400396525.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: FOI/202400430183
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Responses to the Skills Delivery Independent Review Consultation: FOI release

1. The total number of responses to the following consultations. 2. The total number of responses from individuals to the following consultations. 3. The total number of responses from organisations to the following consultations. In relation to a list of consultations, including "(m) Skills delivery independent rev...

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

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400433188
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Teacher employment and pension data: FOI release

1) Teacher Pension Contributions For each of the last five academic years (2018-2019 to 2022-2023), how many teachers have had pension contributions made to the Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme (STPS)? Please provide a breakdown of the number of active contributors versus those who have had no contributions during th...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400431562
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector