Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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Charge Place Scotland network: FOI release

1. Status of each charging socket on the network during the last 6 months (May – November 2021) 2. Number of charges refused / aborted 3. Proportion of time in service, 4. Out of service and unknown status, 5. Number of reported faults 6. Time elapsed between report and verified repair 7. Number of fault repair visits....

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.8 s.9 s.10(5)

Published: 2022-01-19
Reference: FOI/202100253412
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions: EIR Review

Can you confirm whether or not you take account of General Policy 9b during weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions? If so, can you please explain how you take account of General Policy 9b during weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions? Can you please share the outcomes of this consideration during ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.15(2) s.16(3) s.1 s.2 s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.20 s.34(1)

Published: 2022-01-19
Reference: FOI/202100245207
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of laptop delivery statistics across local authorities: FOI release

As a follow-up to Parliamentary question: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-andcommittees/written-questions-and-answers/question?ref=S5W-30015, how many of these laptops outlined for 25,000 pupils were ultimately delivered to pupils who required them? Can this be broken down by the number of laptops which were delive...

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

Published: 2022-01-19
Reference: FOI/202100259641
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Maintenance on M74: EIR release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being carried out. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-01-17
Reference: FOI/202100252536
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS nursing recruitment from overseas: FOI release

How many nurses from overseas have been recruited to work in the NHS in Scotland using third party recruitment agencies, including NHS trusts outside of Scotland, between the beginning of this financial year and the date of response to this query? How many nurses from overseas is the Scottish Government seeking recruit...

FOI not held 40 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-01-17
Reference: FOI/202100258342
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Agreement between Scottish Government and State Government of California: EIR release

an agreement signed this week by Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary in Scottish Government and Eleni Kounalakis on behalf of the State Government of California at COP 26 in Glasgow, ‘to protect biodiversity’. The information I request is: A copy of the agreement The tangible benefits expected to accrue to the signator...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-14
Reference: FOI/202100253062
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of live Blue Badges in Scotland: FOI release

Can you let me know how many active blue badges you have in Scotland and how many people were prosecuted for misusing blue badges last year or point me in the right direction so I can find the data for myself.

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

Published: 2022-01-13
Reference: FOI/202100257675
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Domestic transport statistics based on council area: FOI release

I am looking for any databases relating to the following: 1. annual or daily average car mileage per council region? It would also help if the data was dated somewhere between early 2000s to 2019. 2. Most used make/model of car used per council region between early 2000s and 2019 3. Annual Co2 emitted from domestic ...

FOI not held 65 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-13
Reference: FOI/202100252631
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Domestic abuse complaint statistics: FOI release

The following information for the 24 months to 31st August 2021, broken down by gender: How many complaints of domestic abuse were received by Police Scotland? How many of the accused were charged by the police? How many of the accused have been prosecuted in court? How many of the accused are still waiting for court ...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100258052
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 multiple vaccination related questions: FOI release

Question 1: "the government to release the number of medical exemptions granted for the Covid vaccinations?" Question 2: "Your guidance on acquiring a so called "Vaccine Passport" states that a medical exemption cannot be added to that system. This may end up discriminating against people with these exemptions. You als...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100255398
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FOI) statistics from 2018 onwards: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs dealt with by the Scottish Government in a) 2021 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2018. 2. The number of FOIs not responded to within the 28 day time frame in a) 2021 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2018. 3. The number of FOIs not responded to within 20 days of receiving confirmation following a clarification request a) 202...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100256052
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Gaelic specific grant application and pupil number for various GME schools in Glasgow: FOI release

The past 10 years of applications to the Gaelic Specific Grant from Glasgow City Council? Any other sources the Scottish Government has a breakdown of pupil numbers for the various GME schools that have existed in Glasgow over the past 20 years?

FOI not held 65 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100256085
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

NHS Scotland COVID Status app details: FOI release

1. How many third parties are involved in running the SNHS COVID Status passport app? 2. Who holds the passport/driving license documents once they are uploaded? 3. Who is responsible for verifying the facial ID? 4. Who holds the information gathered on the facial ID? 5. Is the app secure? 6. How much testing was carri...

FOI not held 45 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence s.25 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100244534
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Funding and grants provided to Relationships Scotland: FOI release

All funds and grants provided to Relationships Scotland, 18 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EP, and Family Mediation Highland, 46 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EH from the Scottish Government to be provided to me. I'm looking for the following (Detailed): Funds provided to Relationships Scotland from the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.7 s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-01-10
Reference: FOI/202100252824
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Instalment of sanitary products into male and gender-neutral toilets: FOI release

"The cost for the proposed instalment to gents toilets of women’s sanitary items. Initional costs and projected running costs".

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

Published: 2022-01-10
Reference: FOI/202100256116
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Covid-19 vaccines: FOI release

1. How much are phs.foi@phs.scot receiving for each vaccine? 2. What health CEOs have pharmaceutical companies shares that's all CEOs in all nhs scot departments?? 3. How much money for each patient tested positive?? 4. How much money does Scottish government receive for each test?? 5. Has any of bill gates companies d...

FOI not held 45 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17 s.8 s.25(1)

Published: 2022-01-10
Reference: FOI/202100250242
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Automated vehicle counter data: EIR release

With regard to the automated vehicle counter situated on the A78 Ardrossan Road, Seamill, south side of the Seamill Hydro Hotel, please provide the following: From the start of May to the end of October 2021 the daily and weekly vehicle counts in both directions. North and south. The am & pm peak volume for each day. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-01-10
Reference: FOI/202100252883
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to cases of Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA): FOI release

I) A full count only of false cases of Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA). II) A full count only of cases of SRA presently being looked at. III) A full count only of true cases of SRA. Between 22/11/2016 - 22/11/2021 *False is to mean cases which have not been allocated a verdict of guilty by a court of Scottish criminal law...

FOI not held 40 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-01-06
Reference: FOI/202100265347
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Meetings regarding Joint Economic Declaration with the Government of Bavaria: FOI release

Could you provide me with a list of meetings together with any minutes since 2018 involving: a) The First Minister b) Members of the Scottish Government discussing the Joint Economic Declaration with the Government of Bavaria with: i) The UK Government ii) The European Union iii) The Government of Bavaria iv) The Germa...

FOI not held 45 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-01-06
Reference: FOI/202100247360
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: EIR review

1. Details of the time delays now operating at the Springholm A75 eastbound and westbound entering and exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding approaching vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If this delay varies according to signal approach location, t...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.7 s.6 s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.10(4) s.17(1) s.16

Published: 2021-12-22
Reference: FOI/202100251313 review of 202100242248
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Total spend on Keep Scotland Beautiful: EIR release

How much has been spent overall on 'Keep Scotland Beautiful'.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)

Published: 2021-12-22
Reference: FOI/202100252614
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Climate change fund for developing countries: FOI release

In relation to the following article https://www.itv.com/news/2021-11-01/nicola-sturgeon-pledges-1m-fund-for-climate-loss-and-damage 1. How many staff will manage this fund? 2. What are the running costs for staff? 3. Did the Scottish Government have any discussions with FCDO? If so can you provide the documents? 4. Ha...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2021-12-22
Reference: FOI/202100252499
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Media campaign fronted by Janey Godley: FOI release

With reference to the recent media campaign fronted by Janey Godley (JG), I am seeking the following information: (1) Who initially proposed JG to front the campaign? (2) All internal communications proposing and discussing the proposal for JG to front the campaign. (3) All communications with the creative services age...

FOI not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.5 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-12-21
Reference: FOI/202100248293
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government eugenic policy and MSP field guides: FOI release

Part 1: Could the Scottish Government please state if it aims to or is developing a eugenics policy to be rolled out across Scotland. If 'no', could the Scottish Government please state why it has no plans to implement an eugenics policy. Part 2 Could the Scottish Government please state how many MSPs own field guid...

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

Published: 2021-12-20
Reference: FOI/202100251818
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding Tax and National Insurance payments: FOI release

1. I would like to see the policy that enforces me to pay tax through the P.A.Y.E scheme. 2. I would like to see a full breakdown of where PAYE tax is used by HMRC for use in government departments. 3. National insurance is my individual pension would it not be matured like other private pensions if I've contributed al...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1) s.3(1)

Published: 2021-12-20
Reference: FOI/202100251633
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector