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

South Lanarkshire College governance and whistleblowing complaints: FOI release

1. Given the Scottish Government’s intervention in 2015 in relation to the governance crisis in Clyde College, why has no action been taken in relation to the governance crisis in South Lanarkshire College, which is presented regularly in the press as a blight on the college sector in terms of governance failings? 2. Y...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.43E

Published: 2022-05-03
Reference: FOI/202200283299
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

State pension and benefit payment responsibilities: FOI release

1. The source content and date of the secret cabinet briefing paper from John Swinney Finance Secretary (at the time) that was subsequently leaked. 2. Since 1 January 2012, any briefing papers, communications etc that clarified or otherwise that Scotland, if independent, would be responsible for the payment of pensions...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-07
Reference: FOI/202200281407
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Engagements relating to non-domestic rates on small-scale hydro schemes: FOI release

all information held by the Scottish Government regarding a meeting held between Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, as well as briefing in advance of his meeting, on 2nd September 2021 with the British Hydropower Association amongst others – a meeting relating to non-domestic ra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.3 s.30 s.5 4 attachments

Published: 2022-03-25
Reference: FOI/202200281537
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of First Minister expenses and staffing costs: FOI release

The following information regarding Nicola Sturgeon’s expenses from The Scottish Government. 1. Please provide a full breakdown and details of office costs for years 2021-2022 and 2020-2021. This should include, staffing, postage and couriers, stationary and printing, shredding, software and applications, advertising a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-03-16
Reference: FOI/202200278934
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding grant awarded to Scottish Rugby Union: FOI review

Your initial FOI request asked for: 1. Was the whole of the grant that was offered paid over / drawn down, in accordance with Section 2 in the Offer? If so, on what date(s)? 2. Has the Statement of Compliance as described at Section 3.2 in the Offer been duly and timeously submitted, as required? 3. Have the terms of S...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-02
Reference: FOI/202100268602 review of 202100258646
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID 19 cases linked to nightclubs, football matches & questions on vaccine passports: FOI release

1. When including nightclubs as a location which would benefit from vaccine passports – please detail the number of cases which were forecasted to originate as a result of nightclubs? Please provide this for a specific time period – 12 months. 2. Scottish nightclubs were closed during the pandemic, reopening on 9 Augus...

FOI not held 45 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.2 s.16 s.17 s.18 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.3 s.24 s.20

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100240334
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22: FOI release

A series of questions, and for information, with regards to the Health and Wellbeing Census. These are dealt with below. What age children are targeted by the census? You also asked for: 1) A full copy of the census. 2) A copy of the ministerial sign-off of the census. 3) A copy of senior civil service sign-off of the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100260600
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Information regarding ScotRail Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

I wish to make an FOI request. Scotrail has announced a new chief operating officer for when the train operator becomes a public body. The appointment was made for this public body which is controlled by the Scottish Government. I have a number of questions below which were not answered in the past week. ScotRail annou...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.60 s.8 s.3 s.17(1) s.5 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100267154
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Renewable electricity use in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information and associated data which supports the statement from the First Minister that almost 100% of the electricity we use in Scotland comes from renewable sources. 2. Information/data for when electricity demand in Scotland is met only with electricity generated from renewable sources. 3. When the provisional ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3

Published: 2022-01-17
Reference: FOI/202100253288
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information regarding Janey Godley appearance on Covid-19 advert: FOI release

1. An overview of the procurement process used for this communications campaign. 2. All communications between officials in regards to the selection process in which Ms Godley was identified as the face of this campaign (or indeed any other), including any concerns raised at any level within the Scottish Government as ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-12-16
Reference: FOI/202100237091
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Information held relating to abortion protests: FOI release

1. Any correspondence to and from Scottish Ministers on the topic of protests outside facilities providing abortions or sexual health care. 2. Any correspondence, meeting notes, minutes or any other documentation relating to meetings or discussions between the Scottish Government, local authorities and/or COSLA on the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-15
Reference: FOI/202100243716
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Statistics relating to 20mph speed limit in Scottish Boarders: EIR release

1. How many prosecutions have there been in relation to the breaking this speed limit since its inception. 2. How many people have been injured in road accidents in 20 mph zones as opposed to the previous 30 mph zones. 3. How have average speeds been affected.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-27
Reference: FOI/202100234414
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding access to private email accounts and websites: FOI release

1. Number of times per month private email accounts are accessed from Scottish Government issued IT equipment to MSP's (desktops, laptops, mobiles, other electronic devices). 2. Number of times per month Adult related websites are accessed by MSP's using official government issued equipment. Listing top 10 sites visite...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.3 s.4 s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-23
Reference: FOI/202100223756
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Designated bathing water status Wardie beach Edinburgh: EIR release

1. Copies of all paperwork submitted to SEPA and to the bathing water designation review panel during the determination process, 2. Correspondence with any parties during the determination process. 3. A copy of the report sent to Scottish Ministers including any recommendations, 4. A copy of any subsequent corresponden...

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

Published: 2021-09-22
Reference: FOI/202100228360
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Dunoon to Gourock crossing: EIR release

1. What target for reliable operation is being set for any new vessels on the crossing e.g. in comparison with the former Streaker Service which was the baseline for the MVA report. 2. Will any penalties be applied for failure to meet reliability targets due to weather conditions. 3. What modelling was carried out, w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.3 s.10(4)

Published: 2021-08-24
Reference: FOI/202100224025
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Enterprise funding: FOI release

1) What steps the Scottish Government takes to ensure that any firms exporting overseas, which receive funding through Scottish Enterprise, conduct business in a way that is compatible with its framework for ethical international policy. 2) What consideration the Scottish Government has given to ensuring that any Scot...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3

Published: 2021-08-23
Reference: FOI/202100223987
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Grant funding to British Red Cross June 2021: FOI release

"Information relating to the award of a £250,000 grant to the British Red Cross in June 2021 for the provision of Hardship grants to destitute people, including those with NRPF conditions and in the asylum system. Specifically...: 1. If this grant was awarded through a competitive tender process or if not how the grant...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-02
Reference: FOI/202100220749
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Housing, Public sector

Briefings prepared relating to housing: FOI release

1. Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings between the Cabinet Secretary and any Ministers with responsibility for Housing and any representatives (including third party representatives) of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers during the 2011-2016 and 2016-2021 Scottish Parliaments. 2. An...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.30 s.38(1)

Published: 2021-07-26
Reference: FOI/202100217494
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Procurement framework for the supply of IT equipment: FOI release

1. A copy of emails sent since March 2020 between officials in the Scottish Government Procurement Division discussing the readiness and/or ability of the Scottish Procurement framework to make home deliveries of office equipment/supplies to public sector workers. 2. A copy of any correspondence since March 2020 betwee...

FOI unclear 55 score 177 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-07-02
Reference: FOI/202000103529
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information pertaining to International Scottish Government offices: FOI release

(1) Who authorised the spending on a Brussels office and Danish office? (2) Was the ‘right first time’ protocol followed in deciding to spend taxpayer money on what appears to be reserved matters, and can you provide evidence of this? (3) If a copy of a report justifying and setting out what these offices are designed ...

FOI not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.3 s.7 s.5 s.9 8 attachments

Published: 2021-06-29
Reference: FOI/202100206555
Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Covid-19 briefings relating to restrictions: FOI release

1. Minutes from any formal four nations discussions with Michael Gove and other representatives from UK, Welsh Governments and Northern Ireland executive between October 1 and January 15 on the topic of Covid-19 and four nations alignment on restrictions/measures. 2. Notes taken by Scottish Government staff or minister...

FOI not held 70 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.1 s.17(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-15
Reference: FOI/202100164644 review of 202100140372
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Visit to United States in 2019 relating to mesh surgery: FOI release

Following details of the visit to the US by Dr Karen Guerrero and Dr Voula Granitsiotis in 2019 which related to mesh surgery: 1. Full details of travel itinerary, hosts and attendees and all expenses. 2. Full details of itineraries at the host institutions. 3. Full details of any training - theoretical, observational ...

FOI withheld 80 score 140 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202000086227
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Speed limit and activated halt signals at Springholm: EIR release

1. We wish to know the intended duration of the trial of the experimental speed activated traffic halt signals on main street Springholm and if a trial conclusion date has been set. 2. We wish to know the methodology by which it is proposed to evaluate the success of the these experimental speed activated traffic halt ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.5 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-12
Reference: FOI/202100161024
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 local protection levels: FOI release

1. Please provide details of the decision makers in regards Covid local protections levels? 2. Please provide minutes of all meetings involving decisions in respect of these levels. 3. In respect of the decision not to move Midlothian to level 2 on Tuesday 24 November 2020, was any consideration given to an outbreak in...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.30 s.25(1)

Published: 2021-04-06
Reference: FOI/202000116176
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector