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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8,507 matching releases

Petition PE1458 regarding a register of judges' interests: FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications and discussions and any private chat groups or messenger services - within, and between – the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202300381852
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Lorna Slater IMA exemption correspondence 2022: EIR Review

Original request 202300358575 A copy of all correspondence received by the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity from her officials on the process and application for an Internal Market Act exemption between January 2022 and December 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: EIR/202300374935 Review of 202300358575
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister Green Prosperity Funding claim: EIR Review

Original request 202300376118 A copy of all correspondence within the Scottish Government on the First Minister's claim that the Labour Party have dumped their £28 billion a year green investment funding commitment between 1st May 2023 and the present day and a copy of all briefings to the First Minister, Deputy First...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.10(4)D s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: EIR/202300382550 Review of 202300376118
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation: FOI Review

Original request - 202300374927 Copies of all e-mail correspondence (including any attachments) relating to Infected Blood Compensation sent to or by staff working in Blood Donation and Abortion Policy during the period 30th August 2023 - 6th September 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202300384592 review of 202300374927
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Proposal for a safe consumption facility in Glasgow: FOI Review

Original request 202300373662 All correspondence between Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service since June 2022 relating to Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership's proposal for a safe consumption facility in the city.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202300383795 Review of 202300373662
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300380852 Details of the meeting that took place between Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 9th June 2021. This should include an agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the DFM to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed during the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202300385830 Review of 202300380852
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Details of roadkill on UK roads 2022-2024: EIR release

The number and type of dead animal found on roads managed by Transport Scotland in 2022, 2023 (calendar years) and 2024 (up to the end of June). Please provide the information in an Excel spreadsheet (or similar format), broken down by: year, month, road name (eg: M8), and animal type.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400421204
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland - Evaluation of curriculum design in Scotland: FOI release

I’m hoping you will be able to help me with copies of findings and data from Dounby Primary School (Orkney) which was compiled in 2023 as part of the thematic review: Evaluation of curriculum design in Scotland - A thematic report from His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400420762
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council relating to funding for teacher numbers: FOI release

May I please be provided with all correspondence between Jenny Gilruth MSP (and/ or Scottish Government or her own employees communicating on her behalf) and Glasgow City Council’s Finance Directorate including Martin Booth and Morag Johnston, which refers to teacher numbers or the money allocated by Scottish Governmen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400415153
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Education Scotland survey relating to a National Digital Academy: FOI Review

Original request (202400408835) In February, Education Scotland published an article saying it was exploring what a National Digital Academy might look like. It was asking S3 to S6 young people to provide feedback via a survey. That survey was due to close at the end of February. I would like any information held by ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400413949 Review of 202400408835
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Under reporting of bullying in Scotland's schools: FOI Review

Original request - 202400411245 I require a copy of all information that Education Scotland holds on the under reporting of bullying in Scotland's schools and what actions if any has it has taken or recommended to address this issue. My request only covers the period since 2022 until present to cover the period Educa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400416033 review of 202400411245
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

All meetings held between the Chief Executive and Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland and Ministers: FOI Review

Original request - 202400406133 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person, telephone or virtual between Maree Todd MSP, then Minister for Children and Young People, and the Chief Executive and Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland from 07 November 2017 to 01 July 2021. 2. All correspondence (including emails, lett...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400410908 Review of 202400406133
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Cosmetics Interspecialty Expert Group (SCIEG) High Quality Care information: FOI Review

Original Request 202400410194 Copies of reports, SCIEG HQC (14) 1 to 16 and SCIEG IEP (14) 1 to 9, mentioned in the FOI response FOI/19/01299.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400410196 Review of 202400410194
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

XL Bully dogs exemption certificates registered in G84 postcode area: EIR release

I wish to enquire how many XL Bullies are registered in G84 Postcode.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400423090
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ministers and staff who visited Germany during Euro 2024: FOI release

1. List of all ministers and staff (grade/profession if not SCS) who visited Germany during the Euros 2024. 2. The total cost of these trips (broken down by spend).

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1)

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400422955
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

A78 trunk road between Largs & Skelmorlie:EIR release

With regards to the A78 trunk road between Largs & Skelmorlie you asked the following: "My understanding is that the current order extends to October 2024, 2 months from now. Will the A78 be reinstated to the correct speed limit - 60mph - at this time or do the authorities intend to extend it further. We were told cer...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400425297
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cost of First Minister and his team to attend the Euros 2024: FOI release

How much public money was used for our First Minister, and his team, to attend the Euros football game in Germany in June 2024?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.39(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400419221
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cost of John Swinney and company to attend the Euros24: FOI release

Who is paying for John Swinney and company to attend the Euros24 and what is it costing?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.39(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400419244
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

LGBT Youth Scotland Meeting regarding Education Reform: FOI release

Information relating to a meeting the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills had scheduled with LGBT Youth Scotland on 25 January 2024, in particular you asked for a minute or note of the meeting, who attended and how long the meeting lasted.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400418063
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Road closures Near Airports: EIR release

1. Any confirmed road closures within 20 miles of the below airports between the months of June and December 2024, including the roads affected and dates the closure will be in place. 2. Any planned closures within 20 miles of the below airports between the months of June and December 2024, including the roads planned...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400415733
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Land procured for the dualling of the A9: EIR release

1. How many acres of land has been procured for the dualling of the A9 (by the date of this request)? 2. What is the total cost of this land procurement? 3. How much more land is required through procurement for the completion of the A9 dualling? 4. When does the Government estimate this complete dualling of the A9 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.3

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400420842
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Emergency Roadside Telephones (ERTs) and ERT maintenance statistics: FOI release

Information about the frequency of drivers using Emergency Roadside Telephones (ERTs) and ERT maintenance.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.7

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400421422
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Budgeting of the Scottish Welfare Fund and the Household Support Fund: FOI release

Information relating to the budgeting of the Scottish Welfare Fund between 2023 and 2024 and relating to the budgeting of the Household Support Fund between 2024 and 2025.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400421859
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Houthis, Red Sea or Yemen correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government to the UK Government which mentions the Houthis, Red Sea or Yemen between January 5 2024 and February 1. All briefings, notes or minutes from meetings held by the Scottish government which mentions the Houthis, Red Sea or Yemen between January 5 2024 and F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400412753
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

COSLA and Scottish Government's flood risk management working group meetings: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group since December 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400411479
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector