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

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

Russian oil sold at Glasgow Prestwick Airport: EIR release

Details of whether Russian oil is sold at Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

FOI/EIR not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400427692
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Knife crime statistics: FOI release

1. The number of knife crime offences, broken down by offence, age of suspect, and ethnic appearance of suspect, for each year for the last ten years (broken down by year), up to the most recent data. 2. The proportion of perpetrators of knife crime who have been classified as looked-after children at some point, for ...

FOI not held 65 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400427434
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Government meetings with foreign representatives: FOI release

A list of foreign officials/representatives, as well as the country and organisation which they represent, that have met with the Scottish Government since October 2023. If it is not possible to release the names of the individuals, their country and the organisation that they represent will be sufficient. If it is not...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400427725
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Adoption of the site in Elgin at the corner of the A96 and Reiket Lane: EIR release

Can the extent of the adoption of the site (as shown on the attached plan and located in Elgin at the corner of the A96 and Reiket Lane) by Transport Scotland, as of June 2024, please be confirmed by providing a copy of Transport Scotland’s plan confirming/operational maintenance boundary or other relevant documents?

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

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425886
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Geographical source of lumpsucker and wrasse imports: EIR release

You referred to a previous request and response – EIR 202400420186 concerning information relating to wrasse and lumpsuckers imported to into the UK for use on salmon farms. Your request asked for information on the geographical source of these imports (by location rather than country, if available). We clarified, on ...

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

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400426378
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Visitor levy (tourist tax), council tax and canal boats: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government intend the forthcoming visitor levy (tourist tax) to be applied to canal boats that are hired as overnight accommodation, or are they intended to be exempt? Please would you refer to any written communication clarifying what the intention is. 2. Please provide data showing a) how many r...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400426134
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency scheme statistics: FOI release

Information in relation to the number of people signed up to a Scottish Public Pensions Agency scheme, and those who have chosen to opt-out or withdraw. Could you tell me, in each of the past five years, how many people have withdrawn or opted out from the following profession (broken down by year)?: i) Teachers ii) ...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400427803
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister meetings which focused on drug deaths: FOI release

1) Since John Swinney became First Minister, how many meetings has he had which focused on drug deaths? 2) Since John Swinney became First Minister, how many times has drug deaths been brought up in meetings of Cabinet? 3) During Humza Yousaf's time as First Minister, how many meetings did he attend which focused on ...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400427727
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transcripts of the press events for the Building a New Scotland series of independence papers: FOI release

For each of the 13 Building a New Scotland series of independence papers, please provide all Scottish Government transcripts (or other notes) of the press events on the day of their publication.

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

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400426552
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland call waiting times: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of calls whereby the claimant had to wait for more than 30 minutes in order to be connected. Please provide data from 1 July 2023 to 31 July 2024. Please provide this information in a table with a breakdown by call wait time, the number of calls and percentage of calls. Request fo...

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

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: FOI/202400424948
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications: EIR release

1) How many Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications have been received for the installation of air source heat pumps since the launch of the scheme? 2) How many Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications have been awarded for the installation of air source heat pumps since the launch of the scheme? 3) ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400424809
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total cost of works on the A9: EIR release

The total cost of works on the A9 in the 2023-2024 financial year and 2024-2025 financial year. On 26 August you clarified your request covered both maintenance works and dualling of the A9 Trunk Road.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400428038
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Repair to the Culvert contained within Carnbee Estate: FOI release

A copy of the Priced Bill of Quantities and all associated contractual documents that have been issued and accepted by Edinburgh District Council in relation to: Repair to the Culvert contained within Carnbee Estate Liberton Area adjacent to Ellen Glens Road.

FOI not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: FOI/202400429725
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Galloway National Park residents ballot: EIR release

How many residents were balloted within the proposed Galloway National Park to say that they agree with the area becoming one?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence meetings spending s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: EIR/202400424215
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Hosting the Cycling World Championships & Commonwealth Games 2026 and Scottish Netball documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full costs of hosting the Cycling World Championships, including a full breakdown of costs and the original budget for it? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Government about the costs of hosting the Cycling World Championships, including correspondence, policy notes, analysis, b...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27 s.27(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.12 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: FOI/202400423239
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Car crashes in Scotland that involve rental / hire cars: FOI release

Car crashes in Scotland, specifically car crashes that involve rental / hire cars: 1) In the 6 months to 12 July 2024, how many car crashes were there in Scotland? 2) How many of those car crashes involved a hire car? Or if that data isn’t available 2) How many crashes involved foreign drivers? 3) How many of those...

FOI not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: FOI/202400422572
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Youth for Christ organisation funding: FOI release

"Youth for Christ", an organisation which received £26,984 in FY 2022/23 from the Scottish Government under the National Voluntary Youth Organisation Support Fund. You asked for the following: information about the nature of the project held by Youth for Christ which received this funding. Youth for Christ's applicat...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400421529
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Housing investments including the expected return in terms of additional social housing stock: FOI release

Please can you break down all housing investments including the expected return in terms of additional social housing stock and number of people being housed in their social rental properties by year since 2016 and also include the number of properties disposed of or sold. How many Social Housing do each of the major ...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400422242
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector