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

Correspondence regarding ScotZEB 2 scheme: EIR release

The correspondence between Energy Saving Trust (EST) and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) over their bid to the ScotZEB 2 scheme, including correspondence up to the submission of their bid, the bid itself, and EST's correspondence with SPT when and after EST let them know it had been unsuccessful.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 16 attachments

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300389895
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ukraine and immigration costs: FOI review

How much taxpayers' money has been sent to Ukraine? Where was the money spent in Ukraine? Were bombs bought by taxpayers money? Were bombs made by taxpayers money? How much has been spent on Ukraine immigration since March 2022? How much money did Nicola Sturgeon give to COP27 without asking the Scottish people?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.27(1)

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202200330989
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independence money legal advice: FOI review

Has the Scottish Government taken legal advice about whether they can spend any more money on independence following the Supreme Court judgment? If so, can you supply that legal advice or when it will be announced? If not, why have you not sought legal advice on this matter? Has the Scottish government been threatened ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.36(1)

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202200333048
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment done on Refugee Cruise Ships: FOI review

Was an environmental impact assessment was done on the level of emissions from housing refugees on the two cruise ships in Glasgow & Edinburgh - compared to housing them in a more environmentally friendly way? With the Scottish Government's stance on the environment I would like to know if any assessment was done prior...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.17

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202200335783
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Rural Payments relating to Kinrara estate: EIR release

With regard to Kinrara Estate in west Aviemore: The details of all Rural Payments made with respect to the land within the boundary map of the Kinrara Estate, which you helpfully provided in two overlapping maps (from north west to south east), with the shaded area denoting the estate land; The name of the organisatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202300342857
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Warmer Homes Scotland customer data: EIR release

The number of households Warmer Homes Scotland has (a) surveyed and (b) delivered energy efficiency measures to, for the years (i) 2021/22 and (ii)2022/23, and (iii) 2023/24 to date broken down by local authority area.

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

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300385222
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health's scheduled meetings that have been cancelled since 19 February: FOI review

How many meetings and engagements originally scheduled within the window of 20 February 2023 - 27 March 2023 in the Cabinet Secretary for Health's Ministerial diary have been cancelled since 19 February?] I have concluded that a different decision should be substituted. Information is exempt under section 29(1)(d) if...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300345923 Review of 202300344594
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Disclosure Scotland contract award notice: FOI release

You asked for information about a Disclosure Scotland contract award notice. 1. What is the Start/End date for this contract? 2. What is the value of this contract? 3. Is this contract a renewal of a previous contract, if so, please provide the previous contract.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300386911
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity’s briefing and speaking notes (19 January): EIR review

...the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity’s briefing and speaking notes for the Ministerial Statement given in the Scottish Parliament chamber on 19 January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: EIR/202300347055 Review of 202300342172
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal correspondence relating to FOIs 202200326847 and 202200320481: FOI review

Information on the handling report, case management information, and all internal correspondence relating to FOIs 202200326847 and 202200320481, both before and after issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300347388 Review of 202300342235
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministers work phone and tablets: FOI release

1. Make and model of work issued mobile phones and tablets, including details of any upgrades or replacements. 2. Any ICT help desk records relating to the upgrade, replacement, or backing up of mobile phones and tablets.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300383851
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

National Treatment Centres correspondence: FOI review

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers for the past six months relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 124 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200326416 Review of 202200316268
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Works at the A77 Dutch House Roundabout: EIR review

You asked for a review of your 14 April 2022 request for information: With regards to works at the A77 Dutch House Roundabout, and our previous correspondence of 6 April (ref 202200291154), the following: All communication, internal and external, from the 15/02/22 to 14/04/22 regarding the work at the A77 Dutch House...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202200297815 Review of 202200295026
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A90 resurfacing and bridge/flyover measurements: EIR release

Details of the number of times the road (the A90) under Low Carse flyover has been re-surfaced (or any work done to repair the road surface), in both directions, during last 10 years and dates of same works/repairs. Details of the number of times the height of the flyover/bridge has been measured (date, method used to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385490
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

COP28 attendees: FOI release

1. The full list of delegates due to attend COP28 on behalf of the Scottish Government or one of its agencies (such as Zero Waste Scotland) and the total cost of facilitating these delegate’s attendance to the Scottish Government that have been incurred so far. 2. The full list of ministers due to attend COP28 and all...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384178
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Referendum Plans: FOI review

Does the Scottish Government have a planning date in 2023 on which it intends that a referendum will be held? If there is a planning date, what is that date? (Please note: I am asking for a specific date, not a deadline; but if at this stage this has only been planned as a month rather than a specific day, please let m...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.25(1) s.30

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200309934 Review of 202200302128
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Handling of FOI202300342535: FOI release

Can you please tell me how the following comments were allowed in the response to this FOI, who was it that submitted the response and all correspondences between the FOI office and Scottish Government and within the Scottish Government which led to this response. "Given the limited levers available to us, the Scottis...

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

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384221
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Emails between ministers and Ferguson Marine discussing bidding for new contracts: FOI review

You asked for a review of our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202300339075: “Any emails between Scottish Government ministers and Ferguson Marine officials that discuss bidding for new contracts, during the period between April 2022 and the present.” Up...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202300343660 Review of 202300339075
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the departure of Chris Gibb: FOI review

Any correspondence relating to the departure of Chris Gibb as chief executive of Scottish Rail Holdings. Any correspondence since July 2022 between Scottish Ministers and Chris Gibb, chief executive of Scottish Rail Holdings. If providing the information required is considered too costly, please restrict the request to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300352929 Review of 202200334750
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All communications with SPS regarding Isla Bryson: FOI review

You asked for a review of our failure to respond to your request dated 27 January 2023 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: A copy of any written communication or records of verbal communication between ministers relating to Adam Graham/Isla Bryson, the minutes of any meetings where they w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202300350955 Review of 202300340371
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

European visits by Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI review

Whether exemptions under s32(1)(a) have been correctly applied? Albeit without having had sight of the exempted information, I find it difficult to understand how publication could prejudice substantially relations between the UK and any other state or risk such prejudice.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 14 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300344431 Review of 202200335695
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Wildlife Management in Scotland consultation review: EIR review

You asked for a review of our response to your request FOI 202300337114 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information on the Wildlife Management in Scotland consultation which closed on 14 December 2022. You requested the following information: “The number of individuals who answered ‘y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202300346148 Review of 202300337114
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pavement parking penalties: FOI review

Formation on the decision in 2022 not to increase the levels associated with Penalty Charge Notices that can be charged by local authorities.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200335614 Review of 202200331611
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Penalty Charges for parking offences: FOI review

Frmation on the decision in 2022 not to increase the levels associated with Penalty Charge Notices that can be charged by local authorities.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300336580 Review of 202300336580
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart: FOI review

All correspondence including emails, briefing notes, text and WhatsApp messages, documents and memos relating to the resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart, the CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: 202200285209
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector