Scottish Government FOI Index

21,808releases indexed

39,350attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,078partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,078 unclear 7,197 not held 3,057 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4909 s.20 4258 s.34(1) 3570 s.39(2) 3460 s.30 2869 s.17(1) 2765 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1974 s.11(2) 1562 s.29(1) 1171 s.2 1152 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 355 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 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 726 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days

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3,057 matching releases

Social Security Scotland reported allegations of fraud: FOI release

Request for information 1: Could you supply how many cases of fraud have been reported to Social Security Scotland in the last three years, with a breakdown per year and then broken down into what benefit was impacted. Request for information 2: How much money was lost. Request for information 3: If it was recovered,...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.30

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436229
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Deposit Return dispute resolution referrals: FOI release

1. I request a detailed breakdown of the Deposit Return breakdowns each month for the last five years for all deposits that have gone to Arbitration. 2. This will show what proportion of money each month is going to Landlords and how much is going to Tenants.

FOI not held 40 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400437112
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data for fishing vessels within Scottish Waters: EIR release

You asked for “raw historical VMS positional data for fishing vessels within Scottish Waters in a tabular format (e.g. csv or txt) that includes the following fields, where available: Anonymised Vessel Code Length Deadweight Tonnage Timestamp (date and time), Latitude Longitude Fishing Method (Gear Type) Speed Status ...

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

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: EIR/202400436413
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Heating and energy usage of Scottish Government estate buildings: EIR release

1) As of the most recent estimate, how is each government building heated? Please give as much detail as possible and break this down by building. E.g., x number of heat pumps, number of zerocarbon district heat networks etc. 2) As of the most recent estimate, from what source is the electricity used in each governmen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436673
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland payments made to Ardrossan-Brodick Ferry Service: FOI release

“An itemised breakdown of all payments made to Peel Ports Ltd by Transport Scotland in relation to Ardrossan Harbour in the last decade. I would like this information to include: 1. All payments related to the operation of the Ardrossan-Brodick ferry service, including harbour fees. 2. Payments made to maintain or i...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436814
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Dwellings Occupied by Students with Council Tax Exemptions, by Local Authority (2014-2024): FOI release

“The number of properties that used an exemption from Council Tax because they: A: Were students' halls of residence B: Were occupied only by students or students and their non-British spouses, civil partners or dependants …for each Scottish local authority for the past ten years.”

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

Published: 2024-11-19
Reference: FOI/202400435931
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding August Fiscal Update: FOI Review

Original request: 202400430333 Provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its August Fiscal Update, which was published on August 27. Please include the content of all electronic communications and any requests for changes or corrections that were made to t...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435434 Review of 202400430333
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communications regarding T N Trawlers fishing firm: EIR release

(i) Any communications from government ministers and special advisors regarding the fishing firm TN Trawlers since 17 August 2024 (this should include, but not be limited to, emails, written documents, whatsapp messages and notes) (ii) Any government communications regarding grant awards to TN Trawlers from the calend...

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

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435488
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Farmed salmon freshwater treatments: EIR release

"1. I wish to know how the government assess salmon health and welfare during fresh water immersion of farmed salmon. 2. Please supply scientific data that the Government uses relating to salmon osmoregulation health and welfare during immersion. 3. How long are the salmon immersed in fresh water? 4. Is there a maximum...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.10(4) s.9 s.19

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435635
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 accident statistics: EIR release

“I would like to make an FOI request for the number and details of road traffic accidents occurring on the A9 road at the following junctions within the last ten years. the A9 and the B867 (at Birnham) the A9 and Perth Rd (Birnham) the A9 and the A923 (Dunkeld) the A9 and the A822 (Old Military Rd) I would like, if p...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436572
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings with salmon farming industry: EIR release

Information on meetings and site visits, between ministers and cabinet secretaries with representatives of Salmon Scotland and of salmon farming operating businesses from 11 September 2019 to 11 September 2024, including 1. Meeting/visit dates 2. Meeting/visit attendees. 3. Requesters of the meeting/visit 4. Subjects ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400431333
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence on peat sales, Land Reform (Scotland) Bill and impact of wood burning stoves: EIR release

‘Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, policy notes, about the ban on peat sales, from the last three months? Could you supply all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Michael Russell about the land reform bi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435616
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding pig farming and welfare: EIR release

The most recent agricultural census shows that there were 31,146 breeding sows and gilts in Scotland. Of those, how many were kept in farrowing crates (including temporary crates) prior to/following farrowing? How many pig farms with between 10-24 breeding sows use farrowing crates (including temporary crates)? How man...

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

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400431590
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Briefings/minutes from the meetings between Minister for Public Health and Environmental Health Policy Co-ordination Group: EIR release

“All minutes of meetings of Environmental Health Policy Co-ordination Group since its formation. All briefings given to the Minister for Public Health regarding meetings of the Environmental Health Policy Co-ordination Group since its formation”.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436698
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland costs on mitigation nets on the A83 Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

"The total amount that Transport Scotland has spent on mitigation nets on the A83 Rest and be Thankful, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year from 2007-8 to present."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400439103
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Scotland Health Boards on temporary staffing: FOI release

Correspondence sent from Senior Civil Servants, Ministers and NHS Scotland Officials to Health Boards regarding temporary staffing, specifically bank and agency staff, in July, August, September and October. We have interpreted your request as pertaining to correspondence relating to the programme of improvement linke...

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

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436601
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Public conveniences queries: FOI release

‘I should be grateful to receive the undernoted information under the FOISA. Question 1: Could the Scottish Government please confirm or otherwise whether Local Councils have a responsibility under the Local Government Acts or Public Health Acts to provide public conveniences to the residents of their area? Please cou...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.26

Published: 2024-11-15
Reference: FOI/202400436377
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Funding provided to Council Authorities for music tuition: FOI release

“I would like to request information on funding provided to each Council Authority for music tuition. In particular:” 1. How much is each council getting in terms of funding for music tuition in the 2024-25 academic year? How much did each Council get for previous and future years? (eg. 23-24, 25-26?) 2. How was it d...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435333
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Status of flood defence schemes included in Flood Risk Management Strategies: EIR release

“The following questions under FOI are with regard to the status of the nation’s 42 flood defence schemes, which were included in the 2015-2021 Flood Risk Management Strategies. 1. How many have been completed? 2. What is the cost today of all the works that have been carried out. 3. How many schemes are still to be c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending s.1 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435342
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland Tier 2 Active Travel Infrastructure Funding: EIR release

A full list of projects by name, location, and lead partner/delivery authority that received awards from the £10 million of Tier 2 Active Travel Infrastructure Funding for 2024/25 as announced on 8th October 2024. How the decision was reached to award funding to these projects. When these projects will have to spend th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435462
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Community Languages Policy in Scotland: FOI release

1) I would like to know current policy on community languages in Scotland. 2) In particular do you provide Arabic tuition in Scotland for high schools alongside other languages such as European languages which seem to be the norm in Scottish high schools. 3) Do you also provide funding for such teaching subjects espe...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400435450
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Consultation costs on Health and Agriculture: FOI release

‘The total cost to produce and analysis 61 consultations.’.

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

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434532
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Placed Based Investment Programme (PBIP) funding and methodology of bids: FOI release

Information regarding North Ayrshire Council’s allocation from the Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP) in 2024/25. In particular, you have asked us to provide the following: “1. Confirmation of North Ayrshire's allocation from PBIB in 2024/25, including details of the funded project(s) 2. A copy of the completed ...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400436877
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

The funding of Graduate Apprenticeships: FOI release

How many Graduate Apprenticeships you are funding? Profile over the last 2-3 years. What types of GA programmes are you funding? (Such as Business Management, data science etc)

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

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435964
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Rural Delivery Plan costs and queries: EIR release

“The number and total of staff who work on the Rural Delivery Plan, broken down by role/level, and year. The total cost spent on the Rural Delivery Plan so far, broken down by year and expense category. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documen...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435433
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector