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

Cost of heating Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

Total cost of heating Scottish Government buildings in the months of October, November December 2023, and January, February and March 2024 broken down by month.

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400438070
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Young Persons Free Bus Travel Scheme (YPS) statistics: FOI release

1. How many 5-22 year olds are getting free bus passes and how much this has been costing the tax payer each financial year since its introduction. 2. How much has been spent on housing refugees and asylum seekers in my local area, South Lanarkshire. Once again giving a breakdown of where this money has come from. Inc...

FOI not held 40 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436926
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Good Food Nation Plan contributions and correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply a full list of companies/organisations asked to contribute to the Good Food Nation Plan? Could you say whether they accepted or rejected the invite? 2. Could you supply all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government about the Good Food Nation Plan, between December 1 2023 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: EIR/202400437468
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Low-cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT) scheme information: FOI release

1. The total number of applicants to the 2024 LIFT scheme, regardless of whether they secured a lift passport, broken down by local authority. 2. The total number of first time buyers issued with LIFT passports in 2024. Broken down by local authority area. 3. The number of first time buyers with valid LIFT passport w...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400438292
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scotwind lease contract correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence, including letters, memos, or briefings, exchanged between the Scottish Government and external organizations, think tanks, or experts in relation to Scotwind lease contracts in the year 2022-23. 2. A list of all leases granted to companies by Scotwind from 30 June 2020 to the present date.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: EIR/202400436697
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

United Nations Human Rights Council participation, and Household and Social Attitude Surveys: FOI release

1. How much has it cost the Scottish Government to undergo the Universal periodic review for UN human rights and a breakdown of these costs? 2. Did the Scottish Government attend the in-person interactive dialogue session in Geneva on November 10 2022 about this topic, and if so could you supply all minutes taken and ...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436380
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Speed cameras installed on Scotland’s trunk roads: FOI release

The number of speed cameras installed on Scotland’s trunk roads, broken down into a table to cover every financial year from 2014-15 to date.

FOI not held 40 score 15 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400437323
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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