Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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1,537 matching releases

SPFL (Scottish Professional Football League) clubs Covid loans: FOI release

- The name of every SPFL club who took out a Covid Loan from the Scottish Government during Covid- 19? - The value of Covid-19 loan each SPFL club took from Scottish Government? - The current outstanding Covid-19 loan amount as at end of April 2024 from each SPFL club? - The Covid-19 loan term for each SPFL club tha...

FOI released 70 score 8 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400416905
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Documents referenced in Decision Notice 072/2024: FOI release

You refer to the Decision Notice 072/2024: Information relating to the handling of an information request. This is a Decision Notice issued by the Scottish Information Commissioner to Scottish Ministers. You have requested 'copies of the information contained in those documents that were wrongly withheld: 1,7,38,54,59...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400416913
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) correspondence on EU European Structural and Investment Funds: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) on the topic of EU European Structural and Investment Funds, from 1st May 2024 - date.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400417693
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Fiscal transfers from the UK: FOI release

Any information held by the Scottish Government which substantiates Shona Robison’s claim that Scotland “more than pays our share” and receives no subsidy via fiscal transfers from the rest of the UK.

FOI released 95 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400415593
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Faulty electric vehicle charger statistics: FOI release

The number of times electric vehicle chargers belonging to the Scottish Government/Charge Place Scotland have been broken since 2022 to the present date, broken down by year, in each local authority.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400413111
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Sector Spend: FOI release

Details on Scottish Public Sector spend against the following Scottish Government. Internet of Things Dynamic Purchasing System SP-18-033. The Scottish Government Cloud Framework - SP-22-023. Software Value Added Reseller Services - SP-21-034. The Web Based Proprietary Devices Framework SP-22-020. Telephony & Communic...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400418601
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Letter from the Spanish Government referred to in response 202400405253: FOI release

The letter referred to from the Spanish Government that is referred to in the attachment. The attachment is from an FOI response given the reference number 202400405253.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400411862
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Historical Scottish Fishing Vessel Sightings: EIR release

I am sending the email to request historical Scottish Fishing Vessels Sightings data covering the period between the earliest available date and the end of 2023, and the desired parameters are: Year Month Date Vessel Nationality Vessel Type Latitude Longitude Activity ICES Rectangle It would be great if the data can ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 16 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400412230
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Grant applications approved by the Scottish Government to the charity Sikhs in Scotland: FOI release

Copies of grant applications that were approved by the Scottish Government since 2018, to the charity Sikhs in Scotland.

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412510
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

COSLA correspondence relating to European Structural and Investment Funds: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and COSLA that relate to European Structural and Investment Funds between 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and COSLA that relate to European Structural and Investment Funds between 1 December 2023 to date.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400419428
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government organisational chart and workforce information: FOI release

You asked for an organisational chart covering the departments of the Scottish Government and the titles of all job posts and staff numbers by teams.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400420599
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government employee expenses policy: FOI release

A copy of the expenses policy for the Scottish Government employees including the current allowance limits.

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400422166
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Special Advisers Termination of Employment: FOI release

Total contractual payments made (where applicable) on termination of employment for special advisers in 2024 in respect of: Accrued but untaken holiday pay unpaid wages Payment received instead of working a notice period, e.g. payment in lieu of notice (PILON)

FOI released 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414780
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects: FOI release

A list of PFI projects that the Scottish Parliament ended early since the creation of the Scottish Parliament, and if possible, the cost of ending the contract.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412519
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Historical Scottish Fishing Vessels Sightings: EIR release

In relation to the data released following the previous EIR request (ref: 202400412230): Is it possible to add another attribute, Length group, to the data? And for Lat and Lng, could it be in the format like 59.0466666666667 and -3.53 rather than the current format?... to request fishing vessel sighting data from 201...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400417480
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Pay rise dates for NHS Agenda for Change staff: FOI release

The implementation dates for pay rises for NHS Agenda for Change staff for the past 10 financial years. Alternatively, if you do not have this information, can you provide the publication dates for the annual AfC Pay Circular going back to its first publication?

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421946
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Driving licence disqualifications issued by Scottish courts: FOI release

1. The number of driving licence disqualifications issued by the courts in Scotland in the last 10 years for Death by Driving crimes and all Road Traffic Offences. 2. Driving licence disqualifications by length of time in the last 10 years for Death by Driving crimes and all Road Traffic Offences.

FOI released 100 score 6 working days correspondence s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400422729
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Recorded decisions for the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity: FOI release

The number of decisions recorded in eRDM taken by Jim Fairlie from 1 April 2023 - 30 April 2024 (13 months).

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421371
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Farming and rural, Public sector

Recorded decisions for Mairi McAllan: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Mairi McAllan? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421340
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Decisions recorded for the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Lorna Slater? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421354
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Decisions recorded for Minister for Energy and the Environment: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Gillian Martin? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421353
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Decisions recorded for the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Mairi Gougeon? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421325
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Decisions recorded for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Angus Robertson? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months. For reference, in FOI 202400410545 which you are referring to, you asked: Would you please provide the number of decisions recorded on eRDM for the above mini...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421323
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Events held by the Scottish Government international office in Berlin: FOI release

The number of events held by the Scottish Government international office in Berlin since its creation. A breakdown of the cost of each of these events, including food, drink and entertainment.

FOI released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412070
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Trust Deeds, Sequestration and debt arrangements schemes 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2023: FOI release

The following information relating to the period 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023: Total number of Trust Deeds, Sequestration awards (split by debtor application and creditor petition) and Debt Arrangement Scheme per Trustee/Company appointed. The average contribution per month in a Trust Deed, Sequestration & D...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400402209
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector