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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3,052 matching releases

Assynt and Coigach Protection Order Area queries: EIR release

1. Is there a Liaison Committee for the Assynt and Coigach Protection Area? 2. If so, who are its members and how are they appointed; when did they last meet? 3. Please provide us with a copy of each of it 5 most recent reports. 4. Inform us if any Water Wardens have been appointed for the Assynt Coigach area, if so...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.4 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: EIR/202500464199
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ministerial salary increase timing and messaging records: FOI release

Access to records related to the timing and public messaging of the recent ministerial salary increase. Specifically: 1. **Internal Communications:** - Emails, meeting minutes, and memos between the Office of the First Minister and the Public Relations teams discussing how the timing of the announcement was chosen. - ...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462016
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government employee accident at work statistics: FOI release

For each year of 2017, 2018 and 2019, the number of accidents at work formally recorded amongst all Scottish government employees, including the headcount of employees for each year For the same years, the headcount of employees who were required to work in government offices and the number of accidents at work in each...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462252
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Appointment of Chief Planning Officers communications: FOI Review

Original request 202500461952 1. A copy of all written or electronic communications between the Scottish Government and/or the Local Government and Housing Directorate and Aberdeenshire Council regarding the Council’s failure to comply with the legislative requirement to appoint a chief planning officer; 2. A copy of...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.16(3) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-17
Reference: FOI/202500461954 Review of 202500461952
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

A75 and A77 road traffic accident statistics: FOI release

You asked for 'I'd like to make the following request under FOI legislation. Please provide a list of the number of collisions on the A75, broken down into a table that lists the location of the collision for every financial year since 2016-16. Please provide a list of the number of collisions on the A77, broken down...

FOI not held 65 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-17
Reference: FOI/202500460504
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme data: FOI release

How many individuals signed up to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme have convictions, and could you supply the data for each of the last five years? - Can you include what jobs they have, and what the convictions they have, i.e violence, sexual?

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

Published: 2025-07-17
Reference: FOI/202500462008
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A82 Pulpit Rock Improvements information: EIR release

Information relating to the A82 Pulpit Rock improvements from February 2013 to date, which has been separated into 12 parts for clarity.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500458961
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Western Landfall change of location information: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Marine Scotland (or the Scottish Government Energy Directorate) and Stromar or its agents regarding the change of landfall location from Sandhaven Harbour to the “Western Landfall” (near Fluke Peel). 2. Any internal briefings or emails from January 2023 to present that discuss whether thi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500470703
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government employees with a declared disability: FOI release

How many current employees within the Scottish Government have declared a disability? What proportion of current Scottish Government employees have declared a disability in comparison to the whole workforce? Could you provide a breakdown in which departments of the Scottish Government employees noted in (1) are employe...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: FOI/202500461056
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister's agenda and communications from Monday 3rd March 2025: FOI release

Please provide all information held by the Scottish Government relating to the activities and communications of the First Minister on Monday 3 March 2025 (0:00AM to 24:00PM). This should include but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Copies of all written materials provided to and/or by the First Minister (FM) 2. Copie...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.6 s.39(1) s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500459057
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Number of refugees in council accommodation in Glasgow: FOI release

You asked for information on the number of refugees that have council accommodation in Glasgow.

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

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500461043
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government Ministers overseas trips: FOI release

You asked for: 1) Since May 2016, on how many occasions have Scottish Government ministers taken trips overseas? 2) In relation to Q1, what method of transport did they use? Please specify aircraft type where applicable. 3) In relation to Q1, what class did they travel in? 4) On how many occasions, if any, did the ...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500461317
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of Scottish Government advertising and public notice spend: FOI release

You asked, for each of the last five financial years (2024/25, 2023/24, 2022/23, 2021/22, 2020/21), to provide the following information: The total budget spent on marketing and advertising (including promotional, statutory, jobs and other). The names of the print, digital and broadcast and other media where this was ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.27(1) s.33 s.17(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500460124
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cost and Duration of Temporary Traffic Management on the A82: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the following information regarding temporary traffic management on the A82 trunk road: The total annual expenditure by Transport Scotland on temporary traffic management measures (e.g. temporary traffic lights, lane closures, convoy systems) on the A82 f...

FOI not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500464304
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish Government and His Majesty's Revenue and Customs regarding information sharing: FOI release

You asked for correspondence between Scottish Government and His Majesty's Revenue and Customs regarding information sharing with a view to replacing the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation with an indicator of household income.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500459979
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Deputy First Minister’s diary for Monday 3rd March 2025: FOI release

Please provide all information held by the Scottish Government relating to the activities and communications of the Deputy First Minister on Monday 3 March 2025 (0:00AM to 24:00PM). This should include but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Copies of all written materials provided to and/or by the Deputy First Minister...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500459051
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A82 Closures Involving Diversions Over 10 Miles: EIR release

From 1 January 2015 to the present date, please provide: 1. A list of road closures on the A82 where the official diversion route in place was greater than 10 miles in length. 2. For each closure, please provide: The date of the closure The start and end points of the diversion route Total distance of the diversion ...

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

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: EIR/202500464306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Bus Travel Concession Scheme for Young Persons antisocial behaviour monitoring: FOI release

You asked for: 1. If there has been a rise in antisocial behaviour, on Stagecoach buses in East Ayrshire, since the introduction of the National Bus Travel Concession Scheme for Young Persons. 2. Is the Scottish Government actively monitoring instances of any antisocial behaviour linked to the National Bus Travel Con...

FOI not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence meetings s.2

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500464073
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Grants, Aberdeen City Council Funding, Expenses, and Plans: FOI release

1. What portion of the £1 billion in grants from the Scottish Government is allocated to Aberdeen City Council (ACC)? 2. How was the figure determining the amount of grants for ACC calculated? Is there access to an estimate explaining how this funding was determined? 3. What income is projected for ACC this year, and...

FOI not held 45 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17 s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500458665
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Salary queries for Aberdeen City Council employees: FOI release

1. What is the total amount paid in salaries to ACC employees for the last financial year? Period requested: 2023/24 financial year. 2. What is the total amount of bonuses and other additional payments (such as allowances and incentives) awarded to ACC employees? Period requested: 2023/24 financial year. 3. What perc...

FOI not held 45 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.6 s.17 s.1 s.20 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500458770
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government's procurement activity with suppliers outside of Scotland: FOI release

The Scottish Government annual report on procurement activity set out that £16.6 billion was spent on procurement by Scottish public bodies in 2022/23, including £8.9 billion in Scotland. Procurement activity: annual report 2022 to 2023 - gov.scot Could you please provide a breakdown showing where the £7.7 billion aw...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.12

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500460794
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Institute for Fiscal Studies report into income tax rises: FOI release

Further information on Scottish taxpayers following changes to Scottish Income Tax at the 2025-26 Budget, and: “all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the IFS report into income tax r...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500463547
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Translation Services: FOI release

Request for Information 1: The total cost incurred by Social Security Scotland for translation services for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 to date. Request for Information 2: A breakdown by language, if available, and the cost incurred by each language, each year. Request for Information 3: A breakdown by type of transla...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500466090
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Licences of Fish Farm sites within specified geographical area: EIR release

Information relating to licences of fish farm sites within a specified geographical area. A list of all licensed fish farms within the following coordinates: 5.54’W to 6.23’W and 56.45’N to 56.71’N that were operational at any point between 2011 and 2024. Please include site name, company/operator, location, species ...

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

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500459161
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reported collisions on the A1 between Edinburgh and Lamberton: FOI release

Can I request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act. - Please provide the total number of collisions that were reported on the A1 between Edinburgh and Lamberton, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22 and provide the location of the collision.

FOI not held 65 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500460201
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport