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

Education and NHS spend, Local Government employment data and business support: FOI release

You asked for information on Scottish Government spend on education and the NHS, Local Government employment data, and actions the Scottish Government has taken to support businesses.

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.81

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400409727
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Economy, Education, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding Chair of Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. A copy of any meeting minutes, external correspondence, read out of phone calls or any other documentation which relate to the Cabinet Secretary’s discussions with the Board of Ferguson Marine about Mr Tydeman’s performance and position as Chief Executive on 28th February. Please also include any internal correspond...

FOI not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400406714
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Waspi women correspondence, State Pension age and life expectancy: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, analysis, briefings and minutes/notes held about life expectancy in Glasgow, from the last 12 months? 2. What is the current Scottish Government position on the state pensions age, and all analysis undertaken on this? 3. ...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400417753
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Economy, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Fish movement: site of Maclean’s Nose to BDNC: EIR release

Please note that this is an updated version of the final response which was issued on 20 May 2024. The update has been made due to the discovery of relevant information after the issuing the original response. Your request You asked for specific information relating to two fish farm sites operated by Mowi Scotland Lt...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-07-09
Reference: FOI/202400411054
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

NHS Scotland and temporary staffing: FOI release

Correspondence to health boards regarding temporary staffing, specifically letters sent from senior civil servants/NHS Scotland officials to all NHS Borders during the months of April, May and June 2024. We have interpreted your request as pertaining to NHS Scotland supplementary staffing matters, such as the use of b...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400418465
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cleaner fish and caged salmon: EIR release

1. What official advice has the Scottish Government published on the use of cleaner fish? In particular, how is the welfare of these fish to be safeguarded? 2. Cleaner fish have different requirements to salmon regarding living conditions. How can their particular needs be met when mixed with salmon in cages? 3. How ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 s.9

Published: 2024-07-02
Reference: FOI/202400415581
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 incidents, accidents and fatalities between January 2020 - 2024: FOI release

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

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-07-01
Reference: FOI/202400413802
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77 road closures due to incidents or maintenance over last 5 years: EIR release

How often the A77T has been closed with a diversion over the past 5 years, from where to where and broken down into for repairs to the carriageway and due to accidents?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-06-19
Reference: FOI/202400402711
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Bus companies that operate within Scotland and Northern England: FOI release

I would be glad if you would supply me with bus companies that "operate wholly within Scotland and Northern England (Carlisle and Berwick on Tweed)".

FOI not held 65 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-18
Reference: FOI/202400402878
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breaches of authorisation conditions & violations by salmon farms since 1 Jan 2022: EIR release

Information on breaches of authorisation conditions and violations (include all breaches of regulations, laws and codes) by salmon farms since 1 January 2022. We attempted to clarify your request, seeking confirmation over the type of information being requested (this was not provided further) and the scope of regulat...

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

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400400580
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost break down of Eid Celebrations at Edinburgh Castle: FOI release

1. How much money did the Scottish Government pay towards the Eid Mubarak celebration at Edinburgh Castle attended by Humza Yousaf in April, and a full breakdown of costs? 2. Could you supply all correspondence held by the Scottish Government, including all sent/received and internal, briefing notes, minutes/notes fro...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-06-11
Reference: FOI/202400410354
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland contracted employees: FOI release

Request for information 1: How many external contractors were employed to work on Social Security Scotland projects in 2023/2024? Request for information 2: How much of Social Security Scotland's budget was spent on hiring these contractors in 2023/24 (In pounds and percentage, please.) Request for information 3: How...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-06-11
Reference: FOI/202400411023
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Motorway closures due to road works or incidents over last 5 years: EIR release

1. In each of the last five years the total number of hours of road works that has taken place on each of these roads: M73 M74 M77 M8 M80 M898 M876 M9 M90 A823(M) 2. In each of the last five years the total number of hours of road closure that has taken place on each of these roads due to road works: M73 M74 M77 M8 ...

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

Published: 2024-06-11
Reference: FOI/202400397427
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland Key GDPR requirements: FOI release

Information on key GDPR requirements specifically: Please advise who are Education Scotland’s ‘customers’, ‘stakeholders’ and ‘end users’? Please list individually under each heading – customers or stakeholders – what specific companies, agencies, third parties is being referred to?

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400411242
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Parking tickets issued to Transport Scotland vehicles in past 5 years: FOI release

You asked for Transport Scotland to confirm for the last five years how many parking tickets, speeding tickets and tickets for being in a bus lane have been issued for the government car service and Transport Scotland vehicles.

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

Published: 2024-06-03
Reference: FOI/202400412229
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Energy Consents Unit workforce: EIR release

The number of posts in the Energy Consents Unit, the banding of these posts and the FTE equivalent number of people on each band as at April 2024. The total operating budget allocated to the Energy Consents Unit for financial years (a) 2024/25, (b) 2023/24 and (c) 2022/23. The average number of working hours it took to...

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

Published: 2024-05-30
Reference: FOI/202400407617
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Disclosure Scotland spend on office supplies: FOI release

1. Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years. 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 1st April 2023 – 31st March 20242. 2. Start date & duration of Contract? 3. Is there an extension clause in the contract and, if so, the duration of the extension? 4. Has a decision been made yet on w...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1S s.17

Published: 2024-05-30
Reference: FOI/202400410008
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A720 City Bypass accidents and breakdowns: FOI release

In the past five years, how many accidents and breakdowns have been recorded on the entirety of the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720). Could this be broken down by i) year and ii) accident and iii) breakdown. If you only have the information for accidents, that is fine and I'm happy to withdraw the breakdowns element.

FOI not held 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-05-30
Reference: FOI/202400408731
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Applications refused under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989: EIR release

1. The number of applications for consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 Scottish Ministers have refused, where no public inquiry has taken place, and a list of these applications. 2. The number of applications for consent under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 have Scottish Ministers refused, wher...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.2 s.37 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400391745
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bacteria found in Salmon: EIR release

You asked a series of questions relating to aquaculture which covered the subject areas of: ballan wrasse survival in salmon feedlots; preventative measures relating to disease spread from farmed salmon to wild fish; undersea lighting associated with salmon feedlots; Scottish Government funding of the salmon farming in...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.3 s.4 s.6(1)

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400407818
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Organisational structure of HM Fire Service Inspectorate in Scotland: FOI release

1. Details of the salary and rewards package paid to the Chief Executive and Directors of your organisation? 2. Details of the amount paid to each in expenses over each of the last 5 years - please what these were paid for. 3. Details of the amount collectively paid in by your organisation to the pension pots of thes...

FOI not held 40 score 3 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400401878
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Caithness Chamber of Commerce funding: FOI release

Caithness Chamber of Commerce was given funding by the Scottish Government for Developing Young Workforce. Under the Freedom of Information Act I would like to request the following - 1. How much was Scottish Government given? 2. Is there a record of what the money was used for? 3. How many jobs were created with th...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400397301
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to free bus travel: FOI release

Any correspondence, notes or briefings held by Transport Scotland regarding bus passes being stopped for those aged 60 and over, including any cost/benefit analysis that has been undertaken, between August 2023 and date of this foi? In the free bikes for children pledge, how many children received free bikes, how much ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400395998
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student flats and social homes built for rent in the past three years: FOI release

Can you please advise how many student flats and social homes for rent have been built in the last three years. Not affordable homes, social housing for Rent.

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

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400408218
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive: EIR release

Can you please provide all data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive (5 years), ideally on a per trawl basis, and including catch location, date, (ideally vessel name and PLN but you may consider this to be protected data, we do not), Vessel power KW, Vessel Length, Gear type, C...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-22
Reference: FOI/202400403446
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector