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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7,460 matching releases

Revenue and Capital budgets for NHS Lothian years 2022/23 and 2024/25: FOI release

The revenue and capital budget allocations from the Scottish Government to NHS Lothian for fiscal years 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202400396255
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Under 22 Concessionary Scheme: FOI release

In January 2022, the Scottish Government introduced the Under 22 free travel scheme for young people across Scotland. Since the introduction of the scheme, I would like to understand the following. 1. What has been the total cost of reimbursing operators since the introduction of the scheme in January 2022 and the 31...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202300390600
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Remediable Service Statement (RSS) police officer statistics: FOI release

"How many IHR police officers are waiting on there RSS (Remedy statement) who were retired from Police Scotland due to ill health before 1 October 2023 and is the SPPA on track to deliver all IHR in this group there RSS before 31 Match 2024 as per your own guidance and time table?"

FOI unclear 50 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202300389541
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

New House Croft House Grant Scheme: EIR release

The scores given to each application for the Croft House Grant Scheme (New House) considered between 1 December 2022 and 4 January 2023 and highlight which of these applications were successful.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: EIR/202400392188
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Education and Skills Freedom of Information statistics: FOI release

In your email, you requested the following information: 1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Education and Skills from 1 to 31 December 2023. By Education, I am referring to any subject that may fall under the remit of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, the Minister for hig...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.20

Published: 2024-02-23
Reference: FOI/202400392468
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government Minister Security Clearances: FOI release

1. Are Scottish Government ministers, including the First Minister, required to be security cleared by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV)? 2. If so, at what level is that Security Vetting, for example, Counter Terrorist checks (CTC), Security Checks (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV)? 3. If not, exactly and specifica...

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/20202300388709
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Expenditure on translation, interpretation, and language services: FOI release

All expenditure made by your organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202400395196
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

R100 broadband programme statistics: FOI release

Can you please provide details of how many homes and businesses have benefitted from the roll-out of the Scottish Government’s R100 broadband programme, and also provide details of how many more homes and businesses you aim to serve with superfast broadband in the Mid Scotland and Fife region?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202400393012
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Grant to replace Greenock Ocean Terminal cranes: EIR release

You asked whether Clydeport Operations Ltd applied for and received a public grant from the Scottish Government for the replacement of two terminal cranes at Greenock Ocean Terminal.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202400392960
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Redress Scheme payment application statistics: FOI release

During the period December 2021 – January 2024: 1. How many Redress payment applications have been received by Redress Scotland and, of these, how many applications were made without an appointed legal representative? (i.e how many applications were made by individuals without the aid of a lawyer?) 2. How many Redres...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202400394075
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Translation, Interpretation and language services costs: FOI release

You asked for all expenditure made by our organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300391246
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

ScotRail pay deal funded by Transport Scotland: FOI release

Please provide the net impact of the portion of the ScotRail pay deal funded by Transport Scotland on the 2022-23 accounts for Transport Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300388689
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister trip to USA: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to USA on 14 May 2022 and returned 18 May 2022: 1. On 14 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in USA did she fly to? 2. On 18 May 2022, from what airport in USA did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300389467
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy trip to Morocco: FOI release

Mairi McAllan flew to Morocco on 14 June 2022 and returned 17 June 2022: 1. On 13 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Morocco did she fly to? 2. On 17 June 2022, from what airport in Morocco did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300389455
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Prospectus for Independence meeting at Bute House: FoI release

On 30th May 2022, a meeting was held at Bute House which was described as “a focused policy discussion about fiscal policy to test in detail the propositions in this area which are to be addressed in the updated prospectus for independence.” Please provide a list of all persons who attended this meeting. For those who ...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300373210
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry’s Gaelic Language Plan services costs: FOI release

Please provide me with the following information for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. All expenditure made by your organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services. Please provide the aggregated total spent by your organisation and then, i...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202400391777
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Rent Service Scotland language services cost: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. "All expenditure made by your organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services. Please provide the aggregated total spent by your organisation and then, if possib...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300391233
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Lost fishing pots in Scotland's waters: EIR release

“I am hoping the Marine Scotland can provide me with the number of lost fishing pots in Scotland's waters for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023”?

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.12 s.9

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: EIR/202400392508
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy trip to Egypt: FOI release

Mairi McAllan flew to Egypt on 13 November 2022 and returned 18 November 2022: 1. On 13 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Egypt did she fly to? 2. On 18 November 2022, from what airport in Egypt did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389458
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy trip to Sweden: FOI release

Mairi McAllan flew to Sweden on 19 March 2023 and returned 21 March 2023: 1. On 19 March 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Sweden did she fly to? 2. On 21 March 2023, from what airport in Sweden did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389452
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy trip to Belgium: FOI release

Mairi McAllan flew to Belgium on 21 June 2023 and returned 23 June 2023: 1. On 21 June 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Belgium did she fly to? 2. On 23 June 2023, from what airport in Belgium did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389453
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minister for Small Business, Trade and Innovation trip to Spain: FOI release

Richard Lochhead flew to Spain on 23 May 2023 and returned 25 May 2023: 1. On 23 May 2023, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Spain did he fly to? 2. On 25 May 2023, from what airport in Spain did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389505
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minister for Small Business, Trade and Innovation trip to France: FOI release

Richard Lochhead flew to France on 4 July 2023 and returned 6 July 2023: 1. On 4 July 2023, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in France did he fly to? 2. On 6 July 2023, from what airport in France did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389507
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance trip to France: FOI release

Shona Robison flew to France on 2 August 2023 and returned 3 August 2023: 1. On 2 August 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in France did she fly to? 2. On 3 August 2023, from what airport in France did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389473
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity trip to Canada: FOI release

Lorna Slater flew to Canada on 9 December 2022 and returned 17 December 2022: 1. On 9 December 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Canada did she fly to? 2. On 17 December 2022, from what airport in Canada did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389492
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector