Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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320 matching releases

Local authority funding: FOI release

[1.] Could you confirm the 'real terms increase' does fully factor in the effects of inflation on local councils' budgets? [2.] However does not the imposition of a freeze on council tax mean that even a 2.5% 'real terms' increase will be offset by the reduction in funds that would otherwise have been raised by an inc...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400414193
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Former Deputy First Minister's 2017 trip to India: FOI release

1. All meetings John Swinney had during his December 2017 trip to India, the attendees of those meetings, the minutes of those meetings and any actions taken by the Scottish Government as a result of those meetings. 2. Any messages, emails or letters sent by John Swinney between 1 and 6 December 2017 (inclusive) that ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412239
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

New safeguards introduced in relation to XL Bully dogs in Scotland: EIR release

Various information concerning the new safeguards that have been introduced in relation to XL Bully dogs in Scotland.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 s.16 s.10(4) s.18 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400411738
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

European Structural and Investment Funds: FOI release

This request is about two statements made in the Scottish Parliament by the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes. The statements are both about the Scottish Government’s utilisation of EU European Structural and Investment Funds. On 4th June 2024, Kate Forbes said: “We do not expect Scotland to be markedly different fr...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417857
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scotland’s Redress Scheme: FOI release

As regards the redress scheme - https://www.gov.scot/publications/scotlands-redressscheme-contributor-list/#sistersofnazareth 1.Can you please tell me how much money has been received from a) the Sisters of Nazareth and b) how much from the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul to date? If they have not paid in a...

FOI released 75 score 7 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.1

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400419373
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence concerning United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): FOI release

1. What was the reason Humza Yousaf gave to overrule officials to give money to UNRWA as reported here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/03/08/humza-yousaf-gave-250k-gaza-despite-officialadvice/ -Could you supply any analysis done on this decision and why it was overruled? 2. Could you supply all internal c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.36 s.30 s.38(1) s.38 s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400403608
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Road safety on A75 at Springholm: EIR release

We refer to your formal response letter dated 13 October 2023 reference 202300376898 under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) and to the attached formal response by Dumfries and Galloway Council under the same regulations case reference 101000138368. You then asked a number of questions r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400401831
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Dumfries and Galloway data: FOI release

1. Please provide the to date performance data for NHS Dumfries and Galloway against the best of NHS Scotland Boards ( whichever one you would determine has the best performance, to be used as a benchmark - to include the following a) Electives b) Unscheduled Care c) ED waiting times d) Cancer waiting times 2. Please ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.25(1) s.6 s.7 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400401283
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), Equinor, Ian Wood and True North correspondence: EIR release

Any documentation relevant to the following meetings between the Scottish Government and SSE, Equnior, Ian Wood and True North in 2022-2024. I request copies of attendance, topics discussed and any agreed actions. [Date / location / company / Minister / Where meeting was identified] 1) 07/10/2022, SNP Party Conferen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.6 s.7 s.9 s.10 s.12 s.13 s.14 s.15 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.11 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400401637
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation about the A96 dualling project: EIR release

1. Could you supply the full cost of the A96 dualling project so far, and the current progress made on it? 2. Could you supply all documentation you hold about the A96 Climate test report, including the report itself, correspondence sent and received about it, minutes/notes from meetings about it, from the last three m...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202400421478
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Global Ethical Finance Initiative, Ethical Finance Ltd and Islamic Finance Council UK payments: FOI release

You asked for details of specific payments which you would like a further breakdown of and more information about: Global Ethical Finance Initiative 120,000.00 07-Apr-21 COP26 Event Programme Directorate for International Trade & Investment 133,330.00 06-Sep-21 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Directorate for Internatio...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17 s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300385923
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Fairer Council Tax: consultation and proposals: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into the Fairer Council Tax proposal over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? 2. How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on the Fairer Council Tax p...

FOI not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387208
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Travel and itineraries for funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government pay for Nicola Sturgeon to head to London for the Queen's funeral and if so, how much did it cost, how did she get there and where did she stay? Breakdown of these costs. 2. Did the Scottish Government pay for Lorna Slater to head to London for the Queen's funeral and if so, how much did...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-08-05
Reference: FOI/202200322855
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

International trips and correspondence relating to specific celebrities: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence, mentioning Brian Cox, and between Brian Cox and the Scottish Government between January 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefing notes, minutes and notes prepared for and after Angus Robertson's British Irish Council meetings this year, including a full...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.32(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-07-17
Reference: FOI/202300381800
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Hill of Fare Windfarm application: EIR Review

Original request 202400402235 1) How many representations have been received by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) from 27 January until the deadline of 2 February? 2) Of these, how many representations have been received from members of the public and community organisations? 3) Of these, how many Object to the applica...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-07-15
Reference: EIR/202400408875 Review of 202400402235
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rural Support Draft Plan: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between Scottish Government Officials within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate regarding a draft Rural Support Plan. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed timelin...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.27T s.3

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: EIR/202400406979
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Racism in cricket in Scotland: FOI release

1. The dates and locations of all meetings between 1 July 2021 and 31 March 2023 Humza Yousaf had (a) with sportscotland and Cricket Scotland or (b) just with Cricket Scotland or (c) just with sportscotland at which racism in cricket in Scotland was discussed. 2. The names of all those who attended those meetings. 3....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-15
Reference: FOI/202400391573
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, 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

Single Student applications with dependent children: FOI

1.The number of student finance applications made by a single applicant with dependent children for an undergraduate course to cover academic years 2017-18. 2. The number of successful applications for the Lone Parents Childcare Grant for the academic years 2017-18 to date for: HNC/HND students; and Undergraduate stud...

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

Published: 2024-04-23
Reference: FOI/202400406218
Directorate
Topic: Education, 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

Reviews and inquiries that have been requested, instigated or promised into matters covered by Holyrood: FOI release

How many reviews or inquiries have been requested, instigated or promised into matters covered by Holyrood, it's members, it's committee's and departments covered by it's jurisdiction by Ministers of the Scottish Government since 1/1/2020? How many have reported back to the parliament? How many have not started actual ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202400397043
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Green Freeports in Scotland: FOI release

1. Which Scottish Government ministers and in what role or capacity have they taken part in work relating to freeports? 2. Which UK government ministers and in what role or capacity, did those Scottish Ministers work with? 3. Which third party individuals or organisations have been involved in the creation of freepor...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.1 s.3

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400394747
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Temporary prepaid mobile phones purchased by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The number of burner phones purchased by the Scottish Government since 2014-15, with a breakdown by fiscal year. 2. How many of these burner phones were used by Scottish Government Ministers and how many were used by civil servants and special advisors. 3. The total cost of burner phones purchased by the Scottish ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.15

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400396470
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture trip to China: FOI release

1. All briefings, notes taken and correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government about Angus Robertson’s trip to China in November, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. An itinerary of Mr Robertson from the trip, including minutes and notes taken at meetings and briefings prepared for the...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.12 s.32 s.38(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300389354
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector