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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3,727 matching releases

Fishing activity in Pentland Firth: EIR Review

Original request: 202400444614 1. What fishing activity took place in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth in 2023 and 2024? What wieght of fhsih and shellfish (by species) were landed from this area? 2. What boats were involved? 3. What are the contact details for the owners/operators of these vessels?

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.16(3) s.10(4) s.9 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444618 Review of 202400444614
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rent control analysis and rent tribunals data: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis undertaken on the creation of new rent controls, plus briefings and correspondence sent and received by the government about them, between November 1 2024 and the date of this FOI? 2. How much has The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) rent tribunals cost a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444421
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Long COVID funding and patient treatment numbers correspondence: FOI release

Information regarding the statement made by the Scottish Government in response to media coverage of Long COVID funding and patient treatment numbers (as referenced in the STV news article titled "Patients face lottery for support fund: 'I’ve been left to rot with Long COVID'" published on 9th December 2024 here: http...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444691
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Association for Teaching of History (SATH) meeting: FOI release

The government and SQA recently met with representatives of the Scottish Association for Teaching of History (SATH) to discuss their survey of teachers. Please release: A list of attendees Any briefing notes, papers, analysis, advice, lines to take etc prepared in advance of the meeting Any notes from the meeting, in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444642
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

VoiceAbility advocacy contract monitoring reports: FOI release

Contract monitoring reports sent to Scot Gov by VoiceAbilty under their contract to provide advocacy for Scottish Social Security, for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400445041
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport list of engagements: EIR release

A list of Fiona Hyslop’s engagements as Cabinet Secretary for Transport from 1 November 2024 to date. The minutes of the above engagements from 1 November 2024 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400445231
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Victim Support Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the Scottish Government about HMP Highland cost and delays, including correspondence (internal included) sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and policy analysis, from between November 1 2024 and December 10 2024. 2. All correspondence held between the Scottish Govern...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400445297
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport correspondence on A96 Environmental Impact Report: EIR release

A record of meetings involving Scottish Government officials and any internal or external parties (such as individuals, campaign organisations, Transport Scotland representatives, other elected officials) on the topic of the A96 Environmental Impact Report since December 1st, 2022. I'd like to know the date of each me...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400444991
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Licensing and planning permissions for jetty at Dungallan Park, Oban: EIR release

Full details of licensing and planning permissions related to the landing stage, pontoon, bridge, and jetty at Dungallan Park, Gallanach Road, Oban, PA34 4PD, currently under the management of Oban Bay Community Berthing. Full planning permissions for the landing stage, including the date of issue, purpose, and any as...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400445290
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Planning Framework 4 information: EIR release

All information from the https://www.transformingplanning.scot/national-planning-framework/housing/ webpage that relates to: local authority and stakeholder input; and responses and assessment reports for each local authority. It would be helpful if that information was reposition to the following web page as support...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400443396
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Area Based Schemes Guidance 2022-2023: EIR release

A copy of the Heeps Abs Guidance 2022-2023.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400445300
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government Motorman, HGV Driver and Handyperson roles: FOI release

A recent response from the Scottish Government to an FOI request shows that a Scottish Government employee recently had the job title ‘HGV Driver and Handyperson’. It also shows that, for at least five years from 2018 to 2022, the Scottish Government employed someone with the job title ‘motor man’. Please provide an a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-23
Reference: FOI/202400443961
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Former Data Commissioner investigation into the use of government messaging services: FOI release

All briefings and correspondence held by the Scottish Government about the investigation launched by Emma Martins into the use of government WhatsApps and messaging services between July 1 and August 1 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400443100
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A725 and A8 Junction information: EIR release

In relation to the junction on the A725 at the slip road to the A8 which is used for traffic on the A725 wishing to join the A8 heading East (“the Junction”). We request copies of any emails, letters, documents, memos or reports, regarding the following: complaints or feedback about the Junction; complaints or feedbac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(5)

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400444757
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Plans to build on Bannockburn battlefield documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent/received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings about plans to build on Bannockburn battlefield, between July 1 2024 and the date of this FOI (3 December 2024). You also confirmed on 12 December 2024 that you did not ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400443404
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Housing, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture information regarding The Outrun by Amy Liptrot: FOI release

Please supply all items of information generated or received by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture (or equivalent), or their office, between 1 May 2021 and the present date, mentioning the book The Outrun by Amy Liptrot or its (potential) adaption as a film. This should include, but no...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400443248
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Communications with UK Treasury regarding the 2025-2026 Scottish Budget: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and the UK Treasury regarding the 2025-2026 Scottish Budget.

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

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400444232
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Briefings and analysis prepared for the First Minister regarding Israel: FOI release

All briefings and analysis prepared for the First Minister about Israel in the last month.

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

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400443723
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence with National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS): EIR release

Corespondence since December 2023 between NFU Scotland and Mairi Gougeon and or Jim Fairlie

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400443942
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Calmac Ferries board re-appointment queries: EIR release

Q1. Sight of all documents in which the skills required for the posts were considered, including any “Matrix” or the like, namely the document setting out which skills were being sought, for the candidates to be assessed for suitability for appointment. Q2. With the names of individuals redacted, the assessment of eac...

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: EIR/202400442002
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government materials regarding inward immigration: FOI release

All reports/analysis/briefings held by the Scottish Government about inward immigration and Scots attitudes to immigration, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443406
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government attendees at HMS Sheffield steel cutting ceremony: FOI release

Were any Scottish Government officials or Ministers invited to attend the steel cutting ceremony for HMS Sheffield? If any officials or Ministers were invited and declined to attend, could you provide the reasons for their refusal? If any refusals occurred or if anyone aiming to attend was unable to, could you provide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443050
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Aberdeen City Council correspondence regarding Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): EIR release

Copies of all emails sent by Aberdeen City Council staff to your own staff, and of all emails sent by your own staff to Aberdeen City Council in which raac is mentioned - sent/received between August 1, 2024, and the present day. For clarity, I am not interested in incidental mentions. I am interested in conversations...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: EIR/202400442064
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Movements of wrasse and lumpsuckers to aquaculture facilities: EIR release

You referred to a previous request (EIR 202400427045) and a specific part of its response which related to movements of wrasse and lumpsuckers to aquaculture facilities in Scotland relevant to the time period of January 2023 to 17 August 2024. You have now asked for equivalent data relating to the year 2022, which sho...

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: EIR/202400442233
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy and correspondence mentioning the book The Outrun by Amy Liptrot: FOI release

Please supply all items of information generated or received by the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy (or equivalent), or their office, between 1 January 2024 and the present date, mentioning the book The Outrun by Amy Liptrot or its (potential) adaption as a film. This should include, but n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443253
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector