Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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938 matching releases

FOI reviews: FOI release

For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government are reviewed. For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI reviews to the Scottish Government are partially or fully upheld.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-22
Reference: FOI/202200306902
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

£50 Million A&E Package: FOI release

A breakdown of how the £50 million the Health Secretary announced to reduce A&E waiting times will be distributed between all the Health Boards of Scotland. Please include the amount, or estimated amount, each health board will receive from this budget. A breakdown of how each health board will be expected to spend the...

FOI not held 70 score 150 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-15
Reference: FOI/202200303879
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Impact dredging and trawling activity in the Moray Firth: EIR release

If Marine Scotland has carried out an Environmental Impact Assessment to determine what's happening to the land and biodiversity under the inshore waters. They have also asked to find out if Marine Scotland holds and could provide the following information and data: An Environmental Impact Assessment of bottom trawlin...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4)

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200300898
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Governance crisis across Lanarkshire region: FOI release

1. Given the current governance crisis across the Lanarkshire region, which is eliciting significant negative publicity; has been the subject of parliamentary questions; has been the subject of an Audit Scotland review; has been the subject of an SFC governance review, what consideration has the Scottish Government giv...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.30 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200299797
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to Order of Lifelong Restriction: FOI review

Information, in detail, but only that relevant to persons with a life licence including the Order of Lifelong Restriction (OLR) - 1. Information on how a supervising officer can make such a request and to whom such a request be directed. 2. The mechanism and considerations by which the Scottish Ministers scrutinise and...

FOI not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2022-06-15
Reference: FOI/202200294366 Review of 202200289164
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Unboxed Festival (Festival UK 2022): FOI release

Could you provide details of all funding and resources provided by the Scottish Government for the Unboxed festival (previously Festival UK* 2022)? The request includes details of ScotGov funding for Event Scotland, Creative Scotland, local authorities relating to any Unboxed events, any individual producers overseein...

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

Published: 2022-05-24
Reference: FOI/202200288897
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Policy surrounding the use of the High Profile case tracker: FOI release

Policy surrounding the use of the High Profile case tracker in relation to criminal cases and a list of which ministers and civil servants have access to this tracker and the reasons why.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-05-24
Reference: FOI/202200296591
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Modern Apprenticeships: FOI release

1. How many Scots got modern apprenticeship starts in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. 2. A breakdown of what sectors these modern apprenticeships were in. 3. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on the modern apprenticeship programme in each of the years listed above.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200293125
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Recruitment of Ferguson Marine Chief Executive Officer (CEO): FOI Review

David Tydeman: On what date did the recruitment process for the job of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Ferguson Marine begin? How many candidates were (a) approached (b) interviewed for the job of CEO? How were the candidates for the CEO position identified? What criteria was used to shortlist candidates for intervie...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.21(4) s.17(1) s.10 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200283113 Review of 202100266859
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Support for victims of human trafficking: FOI release

Information on the number of people who have been secured support by Scottish Ministers under Section 9 (3) of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 for such a period as they think appropriate after a conclusive determination has been made by a competent authority (following a referral into the Nat...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.9 s.3 s.20

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200292222
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Preparations and costs of Independence Prospectus: FOI release

In September, the First Minister announced that Scottish Government civil servants would start work on a detailed prospectus for independence (as reported here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland politics-58478187). On 4th November 2021, I submitted a Freedom of Information request which asked for informat...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-05-05
Reference: FOI/202200283353
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Rifle Ranges application and approval information: EIR release

1. Copies of the application made by the target shooting club reference DDG 5/5 DG4, and all relevant correspondence; 2. Confirmation that the club approval letter dated 13 July 2017, reference DDG 5/5 DG4, was forwarded to the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland; 3. Details of any amendments to the 13 Ju...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200274221
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to ear thermometers: FOI release

“My request follows a previous FOI response (202100258087) on correspondence relating to ear thermometers previously included in Baby Boxes, and the decision to replace them last year. 1. In the e-mail, copied below, which was sent to the Minister for Children and Young People on February 15, 2021, the second sentence ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-19
Reference: FOI/202200272862
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, 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

Appointment of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) Chief Executive: FOI release

1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this? 2. How many candidates were considered for this position? 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to ministers relating to the departure of Mr Hair and the appointment of Mr Tydeman. 4. Please can ...

FOI not held 70 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-05
Reference: FOI/202100265480
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Information concerning Scottish Inshore Fisheries Strategy 2015: EIR release

"With reference to OUTCOME 2 of the Scottish Inshore Fisheries Strategy 2015:- 1. What specific vessel monitoring, if any, has been put in place by Marine Scotland between 2015 and 2022 to 'provide good quality information on the footprint of inshore fishing'? n.b. we are looking for work that has been specifically com...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.7 s.10(4)

Published: 2022-03-23
Reference: FOI/202200282744
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Prestwick Airport loan funding: FOI release

I am trying to find out what financial support has been given by Transport Scotland to the company in control of Prestwick Airport for each year since Scottish ministers took control of the establishment in November, 2013. This would cover all financial assistance or subsidy to help with the running of the business and...

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2022-03-16
Reference: FOI/202200279774
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding preparation of prospectus for an independent Scotland: FOI Review

Your original request asked for: 1) The number of full time equivalent staff in the Scottish Government who are currently, or are planned to begin work on the "prospectus for an independent Scotland", as mentioned in the Programme for Government on September 7. 2) Any internal correspondence sent from or to the First M...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.20(5) s.20(6) s.17 s.30 s.38 s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-10
Reference: FOI/202200270532 Review of 202100239831
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 travel advice regarding PCR testing changes: FOI release

“Please provide by freedom of information emails and replies between the Clinical Director Jason Lietch and the First Minister, ministers, civil servants and special advisors discussing her covid travel update advice issued on or around the end of November beginning of December 2021. Where she stated that anyone return...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-08
Reference: FOI/202200270154
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of BrewDog funding and correspondence: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government paid to Brewdog since 2007? 2. Breakdown of each payment and the reasons for each payment and when each payment was made? 3. Any email or text correspondence between government ministers and James Watt or Brewdog representatives since 2007?

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-03-07
Reference: FOI/202200275787
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination campaign on electronic road signs: EIR release

"The following information via a freedom of information request, thank you in advance. Who co-ordinated and/or directed the advertisement campaign to ‘get COVID-19 vaccinations’ on the trunk roads and motorways electronic signs within transport Scotland? Was this ‘vaccination campaign on electronic road signs’ an inte...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-03-02
Reference: FOI/202200280378
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 first cases of Omicron transmission in Scotland: FOI release

"The first six cases of Omicron in Scotland were linked to one single event according to the First Minister. Despite this she has failed to or is reluctant to identify what the event was and where it was. Other events where there was Omicron transmission and community transmission have been identified. Please provide m...

FOI not held 45 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100260902
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Projects supported from Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF): FOI release

You referred to our announcement on 17th December 2021 of 22 projects that will be supported from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) in financial year 2022/23. With regards to all those projects that were included in the announcement, you asked: 1. Can you tell me whether or not there was anything about deliver...

FOI not held 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-28
Reference: FOI/202100266124
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence both to and from Nicola Sturgeon, from 2008-2009, regarding planning and construction of the building and the purchase of the site where the hospital would be built for the new hospital in Glasgow which is now known as The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. 2. Please provide copie...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-23
Reference: FOI/202100265332
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Health and social care, 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