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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Freedom of Information Unit resourcing and staffing numbers: FOI release

(1) The staffing of the central FOI team; (2) The number of civil servants across the Scottish Government responsible for dealing with FOIs? specialist teams or staff devoted to this work? Central records of specialists kept? How many civil servants in Scottish Government have 'FOI' or 'Freedom of Information' or 'EIR...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.14(1) s.12(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300388436
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Climate change plan report delay: EIR release

'1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, regarding the delay to the government publishing a draft of its climate change plan, announced on November 7, sent between August 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. Can you include all discussions about the climate ch...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: EIR/202300387109
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fairer Council Tax: consultation and proposals: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into the Fairer Council Tax proposal over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? 2. How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on the Fairer Council Tax p...

FOI not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387208
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Funding for Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA): FOI release

the last 5 communications from Scottish Government to Chief Executive of the Public Body which supports Scottish Government the total funding breakdown into plant and into animal side of funding details of anyone in the Public Body who previously worked in Scottish Government dates theywere employed from and dates they...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300378829
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Independent Scotland: FOI release

1.All meetings held or attended by Jamie Hepburn between July 1 2023 and the date of this FOI, including minutes/notes from them, and a list of attendees. 2. How many social media videos about independence have been created by the Scottish Government so far this year? List of these videos and the costs of creating the...

FOI not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.5T s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300377797
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information on offshore wind potential statistic: EIR release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response, ref: 202300356373. Please can the same questions answered in the above referenced FOI response be answered again, and brought fully up to date. In other words, answered for the period 12th May 2023 - date. In addition to answering the same questions as the previ...

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

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: EIR/202300380216
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Energy, Public sector

Cycling World Championships spend and benefits to hosting: FOI release

“1. At the cycling world championships in glasgow how many events were attended by Scot Government ministers and a full list of these events and who attended them. 2. How much did the Scottish Government spend on events/parties linked to the World cycling championships in glasgow and breakdown of these costs, includin...

FOI not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.10(1) s.17(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300377420
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Tree planting data spanning from 2018/19 to 2022/23: EIR release

Data relating to tree planting and similar activity spanning from 2018/19 to 2022/23. I'm aware that this data may be held by various government agencies including Forestry and Land Scotland, Scottish Forestry and NatureScot. In such cases, please promptly advise whether I should instead direct any of the below questi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: EIR/202300381204
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Juniper Green Primary School inspection: FOI release

Please can you provide me with the following information in relation to the Education Scotland inspection of Juniper Green Primary School and the Summarised Inspection Findings 29 November 2022, section 2.1 titled ‘Safeguarding’, where it says, “HM Inspectors will liaise with the education authority around a national d...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300378626
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence to Energy Minister which mentions “climate change” and/or “climate crisis": EIR release

Any correspondence from members of the public to the current Energy Minister from 1/1/2020 - to current which mentions ‘climate change’ and/or ‘climate crisis'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: EIR/202300378276
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

International bond markets: FOI release

On the 17th of October the First Minister announced that the Scottish Government were in the process of considering the issuance to the international bond markets. 1. I would like to see any analysis or discussion by the Scottish Government with respect to likely interest rates which the bonds would carry and in parti...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300381383
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

A95 Gaich to Craggan consultancy costs: EIR release

“1. The total fees and costs incurred to Jacobs in respect of work carried out on the A95 Gaich to Craggan Scheme, to the point at which work ceased. 2. Confirmation of the basis upon which the contract was awarded to Jacobs and information around any global arrangement in place with them in respect of other projects ...

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

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202400407325
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

South City Way in Glasgow and Connecting Woodside infrastructure projects: FOI release

1. Could you detail the current progress on a number of major new segregation infrastructure projects, and how much they have cost so far, and the original budget and deadlines for them: South City Way in Glasgow Connecting Woodside

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

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202400422998
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Expenses claim made by Wildcat Haven CIC: EIR release

I am making a FOI request about an expenses claim made by Wildcat Haven CIC that was due to a planning inquiry WIN-110-2 (Section 36 Wind Farm). A letter from the Scottish Government's Energy and Climate Change Directorate dated 14th July 2023 and addressed to SLR Consulting Ltd (ref: ECU00002002) states that the clai...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.21 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300379514
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Guidance to Education leaders regarding RAAC: EIR release

“The Institution of Structural Engineers first published guidance on RAAC to raise awareness among the structural engineer community in March 2022. My officials were made aware of that publication through engagement in professional channels at that time and have supported responsible building safety throughout. For exa...

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

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: EIR/202300376338
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Interim IT Staff Services Framework Spend April 22 - Mar 23: FOI release

Please could you provide an excel spreadsheet with agency spend by organisation for the Interim IT Staff framework between 1st April 22 – 31st March 23? Previous FOI’s had a row for consolidated Scottish Government spend. Please could you break the Scottish Government spend out into the appropriate directorates for wh...

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-05
Reference: FOI/202300355599
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

British Healthcare Trades Association: FOI release

Information on meetings between the Scottish Government and the British Healthcare Trades Association on 8 April and 28 April 2022, including details of who attended, agenda and minutes of these meetings. You aslo asked if a return was made under the Lobby (Scotland) Act 2016 regarding these meetings.

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-08-05
Reference: FOI/202200306331
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A82 Dunglass Roundabout Closures: EIR release

"Kindly provide details for the official diversion association with the southbound a82 closure at the above location in June and including the required risk assessment for that diversion. Please advise the duration of the closures."

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

Published: 2024-08-02
Reference: FOI/202400424298
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding for the Scottish Government’s overseas offices and Burns Night events spend: FOI release

1. All briefings prepared for Angus Robertson's topical questions at the Scottish Parliament on January 10? 2. How many complaints were made about his comments during this session and can you supply the details of the complaints? -Could you supply all the correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government re...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400398829
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Hydrogen Innovation Scheme costs and Cabinet discussions since 20 May 2021: FOI release

1. The number of times that the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme has been discussed at cabinet since 20 May 2021. 2. The cost to date of the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme.

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

Published: 2024-07-29
Reference: FOI/202300359859
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Mental Health Funding for Scottish Universities and Colleges: FOI release

How much funding has the Scottish Government allocated towards mental health counsellors at Scottish colleges and universities in the last five years? In 2023, The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Graeme Dey, allocated a one-off payment of 3.21 million pounds to Scottish universities for mental health and wel...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-23
Reference: FOI/202400395428
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Hill of Fare Windfarm application: EIR Review

Original request 202400402235 1) How many representations have been received by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) from 27 January until the deadline of 2 February? 2) Of these, how many representations have been received from members of the public and community organisations? 3) Of these, how many Object to the applica...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-07-15
Reference: EIR/202400408875 Review of 202400402235
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Numbers of Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination under the Equalities Act 2010: FOI release

To provide you with information about the number of formal grievances raised where the main cause was cited as bullying or harassment, or one of the protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act (2010). You also requested information on the number of FTE staff employed by the Scottish Government, as well as inf...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400406273
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

UK Covid-19 inquiry cost: FOI release

Please provide a full breakdown of all costs relating to current and former Scottish Government ministers and officials preparing and giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry, including any spending on internal or external companies to help prepare witnesses and also internal and external legal advice. For internal ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.15

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400396675
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Israeli air force banned from using Prestwick airport: FOI release

I refer to your correspondence of 19 March 2024 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) requesting the following information: Due the recent press reports of Israeli air force being banned from using Prestwick airport due to "public backlash" I'd like the following information. 1. Any corresponde...

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

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400405189
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector