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

Procedures when changing a Council Tax band: FOI release

Details on the rules and procedures for issuing a new Council Tax bill following a retrospective change to a property’s Council Tax band, particularly in cases where a property is rebanded to a higher band. Specifically, I am seeking the following information: 1. Are there any time limits on the period where a new Co...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1) s.18 s.19

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: FOI/202400430223
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Livestock statistics for Fife: EIR release

Farming data and policy information relating to livestock, crops and feed import in Fife.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429730
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Junior Doctor rotas that have failed monitoring/compliance exercises: FOI release

A list of all Junior Doctor (“Doctor in Training”) rotas that have failed monitoring / compliance exercises over the past twelve months. With reference to [2014] EWCA Civ 1086, I request the data in the following format: Rota Code Hospital Description Original Banding Current Banding Monitoring undertaken S0120 RIE, ...

FOI not held 40 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400430906
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Taylor Swift concert information: FOI release

1. How much did the Scottish Government spend on the Taylor Swift concerts at Murrayfield between June 7 and June 9, with a breakdown of these costs? 2. Could you supply a full list of ministers/officials who attended the concerts and spend on this? 3. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Governmen...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429354
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Decision to discontinue the lifting of peak fares for rail travellers: FOI release

Can you please share the cost benefit analysis that I’m sure the Scottish Government carried out prior to making the decision to discontinue the lifting of peak fares for rail travellers. It was stipulated by the Transport Secretary that there needed to be an uplift of 10% in rail travel to self-finance this scheme. G...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429622
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A725 traffic light sequencing information: EIR release

Information relating to the traffic lights located at the junction of the A725 (North Road) and the A8. 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the sequence and timings between traffic light changes that would have been in operation on 5 May 2023. 2. Information including s...

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

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400431645
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Could you tell me when the new Guidance is due to be published? I am aware it has been finalised but has not yet been published. Can you tell me what is taking so long and why it is being kept secret? Can you supply a copy of the "Invitation to Tender" for the job of producing the new Guidance, including the "Scope o...

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

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400428725
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Croft boundaries at Carr & Wester Keppoch: EIR release

Any information held for Carr and Wester Keppoch, which you then kindly clarified as being information relating to croft boundaries at Carr & Wester Keppoch, including decrofting directions, information relating to shareholders in the common grazing and associated shares and apportionments granted.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400429236
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Recorded crime in Scotland statistics: FOI release

An age breakdown for the figures presented within Table A9 of the Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2023-24 Accredited Official Statistics for the years 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24. Specifically, age breakdowns showing how many children of various age groups (under 16 and 16-18) were recorded as having committed EACH...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400428462
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Park Ranger services budget: EIR release

1. Please can you confirm the total budget allocated for Park Ranger services in Scotland per annum for the period between 01/09/2014 - 02/09/2024. 2. Please can you confirm the budget allocated to each Council in Scotland for Park Ranger services between the period 01/09/2014 - 01/09/2024.

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

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400429732
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Capercaillie conservation correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Minister Lorna Slater and NatureScot between January2022 and July 2023 regarding Capercaillie conservation in Scotland and action being planned and/or delivered by Scottish Government. 2. All correspondence between Minister Lorna Slater and CNPA officials between January2022 and July 2023...

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

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400429055
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government employee statistics: FOI release

For the 2023-2024 financial year: 1. The total number of full-time, permanent Scottish Government employees? 2. The total number of full-time, permanent Scottish Government employees who work in the office full-time? 3. The total number of full-time, permanent Scottish Government employees who work in the office par...

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

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400429050
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Road transport consumption statistics at regional level: FOI release

Data for the parameters in the year 2016 in 11 local authorities of "East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire , East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, and West Dunbartonshire- 1. Total annual passenger kilometres in private cars or, if...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400428894
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road traffic accidents and incidents on the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness: FOI release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness between January 1st 2020 and August 1st 2024, delineated by year. a) On dual‐carriageway sections b) On non‐dual‐carriageway sections 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness between January ...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400429096
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Hospital payment models in Scotland: FOI release

Information regarding hospital payment models in Scotland.

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

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400429246
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Names and budgets of Public Bodies in Scotland: FOI release

1. The full names of the 131 public bodies referred to in this freedom of information response: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202300390766/ 2. Please provide the latest version of this list with every single body named and its budget, including all the bodies that are considered within the accounting boundary ...

FOI not held 65 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400431071
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government lost, broken or misplaced devices: FOI release

1. How many laptops has the Scottish Government lost, broken or misplaced in each of the last five financial years? What is the total cost in each year? 2. How many smartphones/tablets has the Scottish Government lost, broken or misplaced in each of the last five financial years? What is the total cost in each year? ...

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

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400429071
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A6091 Footpath Upgrade: EIR release

Number of questions (which will be repeated in our response) regarding the widening of the footpath alongside the A6091 trunk road at Tweedbank. A high-level description of the scope of the works. The expected benefits of carrying out the works. The length of footpath being widened. The original width of this footpath...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400429097
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rail electrification of the Aberdeen to Central Belt Line: FOI release

I would like to request updated information in relation to phase 4 (electrification from Dunblane to Aberdeen) of the Further Electrification of the Strategic Rail Network project in Scotland as set out here - https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/strategic-transport-projects-review-report-4-summary-report/j10194c...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427873
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Current contractual obligations with Warmworks: EIR release

The current contractual obligations with Scottish Government and Warmworks, Under the Warmer Homes Scotland initiative including the: Term of the contract Value of Contract Details of the procurement procedure to award the contract What due diligence was done on the appointment of the partners involved From The perio...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400427766
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government budget allocations: FOI release

1. What proportion, by percentage, of the Scottish Government’s overall budget was allocated to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in the years 2010 to 2024 inclusive? 2. What proportion, by percentage, of the Scottish Government’s overall budget was allocated to the Public Defence Solicitor’s Office in th...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427706
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 Perth to Inverness Accident Data: EIR release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between January 1st 2020 and August 1st 2024, delineated by year. a) On dual-carriageway sections b) On non-dual-carriageway sections 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between January 1st 2020...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400429095
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Woodland Creation Grant: EIR release

I'd like to submit a Freedom of Information request about the Woodland Creation Grant scheme. Please can you provide me with the most recent inspection reports for the following projects: Fasque Upland Allt Bhran Breconside new planting Abernethy Natural Regeneration Daltallochan Hill

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400428530
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding allocated to the New Scots Programme: FOI release

Information on funding allocated to the New Scots programme, defined as all funding allocated by the Scottish Government to meet the goals and aims of the New Scots Strategies between 2013/14 and 2023/24. Where this funding was not directly allocated from Government funds, please state the source of funding (for examp...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: FOI/202400426545
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Departmental cost of restaurant and bar use: FOI release

What is the departmental cost of restaurant and bar use since 5 July 2024, broken down by week?

FOI not held 40 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: FOI/202400427408
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector