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

M90 Broxden roundabout queue alleviation plans and timeline: EIR release

1. Please provide your latest plans that cover the alleviation of the ridiculous traffic queues on the M90 where it grinds to a halt at the Broxden Roundabout. 2. Please also provide a brief timeline of your management of this problem. ie when were you first aware of the problem and what have you done in the interveni...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-13
Reference: FOI/202300375312
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding for electric buses and coaches: FOI release

1. What conditions are made on any loans or grants to bus or coach operators for Electric vehicle purchase to ensure that legacy diesel fleet are decommissioned not simply pushed out of sight? 2. How much of the funding for these electric fleets is grant versus loans? 3. How much in total has been spent and how many ...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-13
Reference: FOI/202300374511
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Historic Environment Scotland site closures: FOI release

“Any correspondence (e-mails and letters) from the public to MSPs in the Scottish Government (meaning all SNP and Green MSPs) regarding the Historic Environment Scotland site closures from 7 June 2021 to present.”

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-13
Reference: FOI/202300375661
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Terms of reference for groups falling under Director General of Communities: FOI release

The terms of reference for the "groups" falling under the Director General for Communities, including all (a) Directorates (b) Units and (c) Divisions under that Director. For the avoidance of doubt this should include all groups that are active for which the Directorates/ Units/ Divisions are responsible, not just th...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-13
Reference: 202300342637
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government ownership of wind farms, land and sea: EIR release

What percentage of wind farms, land or sea, in scotland is currently owned by the Scottish governent. Ownership does not include land/water leased to private companies but actual wind farms owned by the Scottish goverment or subsidiaries of the Scottish goverment?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300381391
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board - Non-executive member appointments: FOI release

Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board - Non-executive Member Appointments advertised from 9 January 2023 with a closing date for applications of 31 January 2023: How many completed applications were received? How many candidates were shortlisted? Who prepared the shortlist? Who is due to sit on the interview panel, and will...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.38 s.15 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202300344230
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

New Scots Refugee Integration Delivery Project: FOI release

You asked for who was responsible for initiating the phrase 'new scots' and also how much the Scottish government spends on the 'new scots' project annually and what the costs for this to-date have been?

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

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300379582
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Permitted Development Rights review - phase 3: consultation: EIR release

Information relating to section 6.2 of the public consultation on Phase 3 of the Scottish Government’s review of permitted development rights. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to de...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202300364088
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland Deputy Director of Finance and Corporate Services recruitment: FOI release

Request for information 1: From 20/01/2020 to 20/01/2023. An up to date information of the exact number of recipients of the Social Security Scotland Disability Payment whose address is currently a prison address in their Social Security Scotland Adult Disability Payment benefits claims. Request for information 2: Fro...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.34(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300371293
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Electronic devices provided to primary schools: FOI release

“Information relating to iPads, tablets and laptops provided to primary schools in Scotland. In particular, we require the following information: 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the number of iPads and/or tablets and/or laptops which have been provided to primary sch...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300383430
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Progress reports created by Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. Please confirm what monthly progress reports for 2023 have been provided by Ferguson Marine to CMAL and then to Scottish Government. 2. What and when were the last set of progress reports provided to CMAL 3. What and when were the last set of progress reports provided to Scottish Government. 4. Why have no progress ...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379691
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish government and Local Government Strategic Steering Group on Circular Economy and Waste: EIR release

1. What was the date of formation of the Joint Scottish government and Local Government Strategic Steering Group on Circular Economy and Waste? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379428
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Covid-19 Inquiry and social media messaging policy: FOI release

1. A full list of media requests to Jason Leitch, and Scottish Government ministers regarding the Covid Inquiry between Oct 25 and the date of this FOI. Can you include who the organisation is and whether they got accepted or rejected? 2. How many ministers requested exemptions from the Enterprise Vault back-up system...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.25(1) s.17(1) s.17 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300383421
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Commercial conifer proposals for Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

1. Can you let me have copy of the ‘minimum required assessment’ methodology you require of commercial conifer proposals for the Forestry Grant Scheme, including, for example, landscape/visual, species, habitats, water, cultural features, community involvement, traffic, cumulative impact. 2. Of the 729 commercial coni...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300347311
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A75, A77 and M8 maintenance and improvement work: EIR release

1. Annual spending on A75 road maintenance since 2015 2. Annual spending on A75 improvement/expansion works since 2015 3. Spending on A75 improvement/expansion works since 2015, delineated by project 4. Annual spending on A77 road maintenance since 2015 5. Annual spending on A77 improvement/expansion works since 2015 6...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379359
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Apps added to the GLOW education portal by year: FOI release

Which apps have been added to the GLOW education portal (rmunify.com) in each of the years since its launch? I would like to see this broken down by each year, with the list of app names added in that year.

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200310879
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Blue Carbon forum: EIR release

1. What date was the Scottish Blue Carbon Forum formed? 2. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23. 3. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 4. Are members renumerated in anyway?

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379366
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A75 Barlae trunk road roadworks: EIR release

"All information in connection with the planning of the roadworks currently being undertaken on the A75 Stranraer to Dumfries road at Barlae. In particular I request all records related to the use of the diversion route via the A747 through Port William, the affect of the diversion of heavy traffic particularly ferry t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300371793
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information about the rhododendron management/eradication: EIR release

Information about the rhododendron management/eradication. Specifically: I would like to know the amount of rhododendron cleared, preferably by hectare, across the country for each of the last three years? Whether all of this work took place in the Scottish rainforest/Atlantic forests? And if not the breakdown between...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300342711
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost of installing LED road studs: EIR release

The following information: How much money Transport Scotland has invested in years 2021, 2022 and 2023 (to date) on these led road studs and how many were installed each year. I also request the same information for conventional reflective road studs. Details of any reports commissioned by Transport Scotland that just...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300374411
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) rapid charging stations in Scotland: EIR release

The current number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) rapid charging stations in Scotland >100kW How the number of rapid chargers has increased in the past ~10 years. How many of Scotland’s rapid chargers are fed from renewable sources 100% of the time (wind, solar hydroelectric). How many BEV rapid charging stations ar...

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

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200303725
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 802 stage 14 payment: EIR release

Stage 14 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 21/06/2018, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fourteenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200291953
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ferguson Marine 8th Milestone And Stage 8 Payment: EIR release

About the Stage 8 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 26/01/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: 1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the eighth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200303047
Directorate
Topic

Stage 12 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL: EIR release

With reference to the Stage 12 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 26/03/2018, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: What evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the twelfth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. What checks were carried...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200304776
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings of the Transport Minister in August 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with CMAL on Au...

FOI not held 70 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200331302
Directorate
Topic: Public sector