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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Scottish Public Pensions Agency staff and Remediable Service Statement information: FOI release

1) Number of people employed or contracted by Scottish Public Pensions Authority (SPPA) that were working on Saturday 31 May 2025. Of that number 2) How many were engaged with producing RSS statements for retired police officers impacted by the ‘McLeod remedy’. Zero returns to be included in any response if applicab...

FOI not held 40 score 5 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: FOI/202500470781
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, 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

Enforcement of farmed animal welfare legislation: EIR release

Various information on the enforcement of farmed animal welfare legislation during the period 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: EIR/202500466072
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding for the A92 in Mid-Fife and Glenrothes: EIR release

Details of all Scottish Government investment into the A92, delivered by contractors or otherwise, within the boundaries of Jenny Gilruth’s constituency of Mid Fife and Glenrothes – i.e. between Redhouse Roundabout and New Inn Roundabout – from 2016 to date inclusive. You also stated "Please could you include total fu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: EIR/202500466322
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Sheriffhall roundabout and Edinburgh bypass incidents: EIR release

How many incidents (e.g. accidents, closures, major delays etc) have been recorded around Sheriffhall roundabout over the last ten years? How much money has been spent on the above over the same period? How many such incidents have been recorded on the Edinburgh bypass generally over the last ten years?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: EIR/202500466050
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Language learning approach funding: FOI release

On the Scottish Government website (https://www.gov.scot/policies/languages/language-learning/) it states that since 2013 the Scottish Government have provided local authorities with £36.8 million in order to implement the 1+2 language learning approach. a) Could you please break down the funding provided by local aut...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: FOI/202500465744
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information pertaining to survival rate in salmon farms: EIR release

To precede your request you quoted the following text for context: “I saw you published a report about the survival rate in salmon farms, with data from 2023. The survival rate was 68.7% then. “ You then asked: “We are looking for more recent data on the matter. The industry group Salmon Scotland sent us their own ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: EIR/202500467586
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tap On/Tap Off fare system and National Entitlement Card reimbursement information: FOI release

Regarding the Tap On/Tap Off fare system and government reimbursements for NEC (National Entitlement Card) journeys: 1. Does the “Tap On – Tap Off” fare system operate on any First Bus services in Aberdeen? If so, which routes are included? Are passengers required to “tap off” at the end of each journey? How are pa...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: FOI/202500465728
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Follow up information regarding steroids in Scottish and Irish salmon: EIR release

1. “The statement…. That ‘follow up investigations within Scotland were undertaken and no noncompliance was found at the business concerned’ is not supported by any documents, facts, letters, testing, emails, notices or any other information. As requested, please provide that information.” 2. “It is perfectly reasonab...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: EIR/202500465789
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme data for Aviemore: FOI release

I'm researching housing in Aviemore. I'm looking for data on AHSP-funded housing developments (approvals, starts and completions) from 2015 to 2025 for the following data zones: S01010539 - Badenoch and Strathspey Central - 04 S01010538 - Badenoch and Strathspey Central - 03 S01010537 - Badenoch and Strathspey Central...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.17 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: FOI/202500466242
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

2023 Scottish Household Survey data: FOI release

Data provided to the Improvement Service for the purposes of them generating Local Government Benchmarking Framework indicators on satisfaction with local services in 2023/24 (street cleaning, refuse collection, schools, libraries, museums, parks and open spaces, leisure services) for all councils; The same dataset but...

FOI not held 70 score 4 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-24
Reference: FOI/202500468152
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, 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

Benefit payments made without National Insurance numbers: FOI release

Request for Information 1: For what reason(s) would a benefit payment be made by Social Security Scotland if a claimant does not provide a National Insurance (NI) number? Request for Information 2: What processes or procedures are in place to verify the identity of a claimant if a National Insurance number is not prov...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500463966
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister and Eric Trump meeting notes: FOI release

Any correspondence with the Trump organisation between March 1 2025 and the current date. Any notes or briefings prepared for the FM ahead of his meeting with Eric Trump on 13 March 2025. Any minutes or note of the meeting between the FM and Eric Trump on 14 March 2025.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500463947
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Programme for Government production costs: FOI release

How much does it cost to produce the Programme for Government including staff time in a dedicated team including pay grades and publishing costs?

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500465431
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Scottish National Marine Plan (NMP2) information: EIR release

1. What consultations have been held with the tidal stream marine renewable energy industry to establish appropriate development goals (locations and scales of development) for the tidal stream marine renewable energy industry for the period covered by the current revision of the Scottish National Marine Plan (NMP2)? ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.87 s.10(4) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: EIR/202500463944
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government staff formal grievance data: FOI release

How many formal grievances were submitted per month in the time range you mentioned (55 formal grievances in the past 5 years)? I am assuming the grievances mentioned were submitted within the specified period, not, for instance cases submitted 6 years ago but only later recorded within the 5 years’ timeframe.’

FOI not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500467694
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Quality Salmon Ltd information: EIR release

1) Please supply the details (dates / times / location / purpose / names and roles of those in attendance) of all meetings (formal and/or informal) between staff and representatives of the Scottish Government and representatives of Scottish Quality Salmon Ltd in the last three years. Please include copies of any agenda...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 8 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500462487
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 Woodside Viaduct repairs: EIR release

You asked for information related to the repairs to the M8 at the Woodside Viaduct. 1) I’m aware you shared a projected cost for the project on 29 May 2024. This quoted the projected costs to be within the £126-£152 million range. a) Please share the total cost spent on repairs and design consultations to the most re...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500465451
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Wild fire prevention, statistics and information: EIR release

‘The likelihood of ignition and the impact of wildfire are changing in the National Park as visitor numbers increase and changing land management practices increase fuel loads in some places. Public concern around the wildfire issue has risen in recent years. In light of these changes, the Integrated Wildfire Managemen...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500461565
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Multi-supplier Framework Agreement information: EIR release

Multi-supplier Framework Agreement for proposed utility diversions and/or protection audit and advice services: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035631-2022 The details we require are: What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/co...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500463165
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding the procurement of new trains: EIR release

1 Any record of conversations involving senior managers (Alison Irvine, Fiona Brown, Morna Cannon, and Bill Reeve) relating to the procurement of new trains to replace the HSTs, including class 222s, from Nov 2024 to the current date. 2 - How many HSTs are currently in operation, and how many trains are being sought t...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500462730
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland's pesticide use: EIR release

1. A list of all -cides used by Transport Scotland. This is inclusive of, but not limited to: any and all avicides, biocides, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, and rodenticides. 2. The annual cost and volume of purchase of each of these -cides, broken down by -cide, from January 2014 to December 2024. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 28 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: EIR/202500462562
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government's letter to House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee: FOI release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence related to the drafting of Shona Robison‘s letter to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee, dated 16th January 2025. In addition, please answer the following three questions: 1. When did John Swinney become aware of the contents of this letter? ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500459046
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector