Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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3,239 matching releases

Social Security Scotland Interpretation Services costs breakdown: FOI release

Request for information 1: In each year since 2019-20, including the current year to date how many foreign language interpreters has this body employed? Request for information 2: In each year since 2019-20, including the current year to date how much has this body spent on foreign language interpreters? Request for ...

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

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438349
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Economic impact of nuclear energy: EIR release

1. What analysis has the Scottish Government carried out on the economic impact of existing nuclear energy in Scotland? 2. What analysis has the Scottish Government carried out on the economic impact of the potential expansion of new nuclear power stations in Scotland? 3. What analysis has the Scottish Government car...

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

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438548
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Maintenance of pathway between Eurocentral and Shawhead: EIR release

I would like a copy of any documentation that you hold in regards to who is responsible for the maintenance of the pathway between Eurocentral and Shawhead. I would also like a copy of any risk assessment or such that was carried out in regards to building the pathway but not installing any street lighting.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400441572
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Potential issues arising in schools due to Microsoft changing its licensing rules: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what specific date Education Scotland was made aware of the potential issues that may arise in schools due to Microsoft changing its licensing rules, meaning accessing Microsoft Word and PowerPoint offline through Glow may cease to be an option for teachers and pupils. 2. Please provide me with a ...

FOI not held 70 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.30 8 attachments

Published: 2025-01-08
Reference: FOI/202400430230
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Peatland restoration projects: EIR release

1. “How many hectares of peatland has been restored so far in 2024?” 2. “How many projects are currently operating in Scotland to restore peatland?”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400438112
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Directorate for Communications and Ministerial Support staffing, specific spend details and Ministerial code guidance: FOI release

1. The total number of staff employed in the Directorate of Comms, Ministerial Support and Facilities (also known as Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate) in each of the following financial years: 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and currently in 2024-25, broken down by pay scale. 2. What training cour...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.3 s.5 s.17(1) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437904
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Risk assessment on speed limit at M74 roadworks at Nethan viaduct: EIR release

I have requested the documented risk assessment undertaken to decide on a 30mph speed limit at the M74 roadworks at Nethan viaduct including the traffic count data used to inform that assessment. The works were due to commence in October 2024 so the above information would be some time before that I assume. I would al...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.60 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400438785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding road access to Ferrymuir Gait housing development: EIR release

Correspondence or notes relating to the dispute regarding road access to Ferrymuir Gait housing development from November 1 2021 to October 1 2024 and a breakdown of any costs incurred throughout the dispute, for example legal costs.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400438594
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of arts and culture spend: FOI release

(a) the total amount of money that the Scottish Government has spent on arts and culture for every year since 2020/21 and (b) a breakdown of this spend by geographical region. I have interpreted your ask to cover the funding that the Scottish Government provides through Creative Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland, S...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.21 s.22 8 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400438271
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Ministerial visits and engagements to football matches: FOI release

All the minutes and notes from the following ministerial engagements, who attended the engagements and any actions taken by the Scottish Government following them: Scotland vs Poland, Hampden Park on 24 March 2022 The Open, St Andrews on 14 July 2022 Scotland vs Ukraine, Hampden Park on 21 September 2022 Scotland vs G...

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

Published: 2024-12-16
Reference: FOI/202400440819
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence relating to specific Catalan and German politicians: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence held between the Scottish Government and Clara Ponsati, as well as all briefings about her and minutes/notes from meetings with her, from the last six months? 2. How much money has the Scottish Government handed out to Israeli-based charities in the last three years, with a break...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.3 s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-16
Reference: FOI/202400436900
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot: FOI release

I am requesting the following information regarding the ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot: Detailed breakdown of demographic impacts Please provide all available data on the socio-demographic breakdown of rail users and non-rail users during the pilot period, including data by income band, age, employment status, rura...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-12-16
Reference: FOI/202400436909
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government literacy and curriculum guidance for schools in Scotland: FOI release

1. An account of the extent to which the primary school curriculum in state-funded schools in Scotland is dictated, given guidelines and given recommendations by the Scottish Government. 2. An account of the extent to which the primary school curriculum in all schools in Scotland regardless of relationship with the st...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2024-12-16
Reference: FOI/202400437062
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 statistics: FOI release

In relation to offences relating to stirring up hatred under the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021. 1. The total number of reports received for offences relating to stirring up hatred under the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, since its implementation. Including a breakdown of the charact...

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400437403
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Number of accidents on the B939 Strathkiness Crossroads in Fife: FOI release

Data and statistics in relation to the number of accidents that have occurred on the B939 Strathkiness Crossroads in Fife. If possible can I request a breakdown of the severity of accidents to show how many fatalities? I would like this data to go back as far as possible if possible as I am aware that this junction (...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400437480
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Report on the dual role of the Lord Advocate: FOI release

In relation to the anticipated report by Malcolm MacMillan on the dual role of the Lord Advocate: 1. A copy of the report if finalised, and if not - a copy of the draft report, whatever stage it is at. 2. Confirmation of at what date the report is now expected to be published. 3. Any information on why the report wa...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.17 s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400438066
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Street lights under the management of Transport Scotland: FOI release

How many street lights are under management by Transport Scotland can by individual cities.

FOI not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400441561
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government LEZ compliant vehicles and cost to introduce the LEZ zone policy: EIR release

1. To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicles it owns or is in control of through arms-length entities and how many are LEZ compliant. 2. To ask how many vehicles have been converted to LEZ compliance so far and how much it has cost. 3. And to ask how many vehicles are yet to be converted to LEZ compliance and ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: EIR/202400438064
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meeting between the Chief Entrepreneur and Women's Enterprise Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to a meeting between the Chief Entrepreneur and Women's Enterprise Scotland in November 2023.

FOI not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence meetings s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440129
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands visit to Murrayfield Stadium: FOI release

With regard to Mairi Gougeon’s visit to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on 10/2/24: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions she had during the visit. 2. All details held regarding how Mrs Gougeon’s visit was arranged and who accompanied her.

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440062
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Farming and rural, Public sector

Free Bikes Pilot Schemes for School Age Children: FOI release

Using FOI Scotland could you tell me how many children and the numbers in each area who received a free bicycle from the SNP government? I would also like to know how much each bicycle cost and how much it cost to run to rack up 4 million of taxpayers money?

FOI not held 40 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-11-28
Reference: FOI/202400438413
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Planned Care Funding: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence sent by senior civil servants/NHS Scotland officials and health boards regarding the £300m announced to reduce waiting times. Please could you provide the original timescale for how the £300m is to be distributed in the current year, 2024-25, 25-26 and 26-27, as well as any subsequent...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-27
Reference: FOI/202400436686
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding cost and numbers of received FOI requests: FOI release

How much would each Calendar day cost for a FOI request” to narrow the scope of your previous request which asked for “A copy of all FOI done to the Scottish government and there reply’s since legislation has been passed”. In addition you asked separately “Is there a maximum amount of FOI 1 person can have at a single ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.14

Published: 2024-11-27
Reference: FOI/202400436903
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Appointment of CalMac Board members: FOI release

"Sight of all documents containing advice regards these appointments , as sent to you or to CALMAC and between your offices and from your officials; to include all submissions to you about the appointment; the skills which were sought amongst applicants; the matrix or weighting to be applied to each; and whether specif...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-26
Reference: FOI/202400427140
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Reconviction rates in Scotland statistics: FOI release

1. Please provide data on recidivism rates categorized by offence type (e.g., drug offenses, violent crimes, property crimes) since 2021. 2. A list of all rehabilitation and reintegration programs provided to ex-offenders in Scotland, and if any assessment has been made on the efficacy these have had on reducing recid...

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400437050
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector