Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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1,607 matching releases

Scottish Government position on genders: FOI release

The following information: "1. Does the Scottish Government now have an official definition of gender? If so, could you please provide it. 2. Is it the Scottish Government's position that there are only two genders? 3. Is it the Scottish Government's position that male and female are genders? 4. Given that the Scot...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439310
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Climate Week meetings length and attendees: FOI release

A list of attendees and the length of each meeting attended by Gillian Martin during Climate Week in New York.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1)

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439795
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister's statement on business rates: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s calculations/justifications/statistics for John Swinney making the following claim at First Minister’s Questions on 7 November 2024: Swinney: ‘On business rates, we have of course the most comprehensive small business scheme of business relief, which for the hospitality sector means in our est...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400440104
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Entrepreneurial Education Pathways funding: FOI release

1. What budget was allocated to the Education Pathways fund and what budget was allocated to the Enterprise Pathways announced for 2024-25? 2. What was the date for each of the funds first submitted for approval . What date was the budget for each of the funds approved and what date were the funds finally signed off a...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400439363
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

First Minister's statement on business rates: FOI Review

Original request 202400440104 The Scottish Government’s calculations/justifications/statistics for John Swinney making the following claim at First Minister’s Questions on 7 November 2024: Swinney: ‘On business rates, we have of course the most comprehensive small business scheme of business relief, which for the hosp...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-01-14
Reference: FOI/202400444027 Review of 202400440104
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Diversion of A75 traffic onto local roads during roadworks at night: EIR release

All information related to the assessment of the effect on the safety and amenity of local communities during the night from the diversion of trunk road traffic off the A75 and in particular to the A747, the B7085, the A714 and the B7005 through Auchenmalg, Port William, Whauphill and Bladnoch. I have directed this to ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438956
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Legal fees for the Court of Session appeal against the Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

1) The total cost of the inquiry led by James Hamilton into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code, along with a detailed breakdown of this total. 2) The total cost and breakdown of any expenses associated with the Scottish Government’s decision to appeal the ruling by the Information Commissioner regar...

FOI unclear 55 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438549
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial engagements when minister has been accompanied by family member or friend: FOI release

Please provide a list of all ministerial engagements in 2022, 2023 and 2024 when the minister has been accompanied by a spouse/partner, other family member or friend. In each case, please confirm: What was the relation of the guest to the minister? What was the reason that the minister was accompanied by a friend or f...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400440968
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Date specific Special Adviser commenced role: FOI release

What date did Olaf Stando begin his role as Special Adviser to the First Minister?

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence ministers special advisers

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400441696
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Workforce planning in the education sector: FOI release

Data from Councils: Please provide any data or reports received from local councils regarding workforce planning, specifically related to teacher numbers, recruitment, and employment conditions. Participants in Workforce Planning: Please identify the individuals or bodies involved in the workforce planning process. Fo...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400437775
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Football matches attended by Government officials: FOI release

Information relating to John Swinney, Neil Grey and Humza Yousaf over the last five years: 1) Football matches attended in an official capacity (in Scotland & abroad) inc venue, date and fixture details. 2) the reason for attending and why it was important to their job role. 3) costs involved. 4) all correspondence...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440652
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Reasons specified individuals were granted a Scottish Government security pass: FOI release

The reason that the following individuals have been granted a Scottish Government pass: an individual seconded from Burness Paul LLP to the Directorate for Energy and Climate Change for the Energy Industries division and business area two individuals seconded from Burness Paul LLP to the Directorate for Energy and Cli...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-11-28
Reference: FOI/202400438773
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Direction to local authorities regarding Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009: EIR release

“I am looking to establish whether the Scottish Ministers have made a direction to local authorities which sets the date by which maps of bodies of water must be prepared under Section 17 of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009. Section 17(2)(a) of that Act states that: (2) Each map must— (a) be prepared by ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17 s.17(2)

Published: 2024-11-28
Reference: FOI/202400437069
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Ministers meetings with Babcock International Group: FOI release

The number of times that Scottish Ministers have met with representatives of Babcock International Ltd since in May 2021.

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-11-27
Reference: FOI/202400438220
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Diversion of A75 traffic statement by Amey South West: EIR release

All information held by Transport Scotland that supports the closure of the A75 during roadworks and the diversion of trunk road traffic onto local roads with particular reference to the acceptance of the following statement by Amey South West. The safety of our workforce, the site, and the travelling public is of utm...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-27
Reference: FOI/202400438958
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding provided to Rape Crisis Scotland: FOI release

(1) Has the Scottish Government reconsidered the funding they provide to Rape Crisis Scotland since: (a). The outcome of the report into Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre? (b). The breakaway of Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis from Rape Crisis Scotland? (2) Can you share any correspondence between Ministers and/or Rape Cris...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400438252
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland and the Ardrossan Harbour Task Force correspondence: FOI release

The dates of all meetings and calls between Transport Scotland (Ministers and officials) and each of the Ardrossan Harbour Task Force members (named below) since the 15th August 2023 (the date the procurement exercise was paused). The Task Force members being: North Ayrshire Council Calmac CMAL Peel Ports Isle of Arr...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436817
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister's statement to the Scottish Parliament’s Conveners Group: FOI release

Appearing before the Scottish Parliament’s Conveners Group on 18th September 2024, John Swinney made the following statement: “So essentially the value of the budget has been eroded over a 3-year period by 18%.” Please provide the following: (1.) Any information held by the Scottish Government which substantiates Jo...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436104
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to meetings regarding Long Covid: FOI release

1. The number of meetings that Humza Yousaf attended during his tenure as First Minister, where Long Covid was either on the agenda or mentioned in the meeting minutes. 2. Copies of those meeting agendas and minutes where Long Covid was discussed or mentioned during Humza Yousaf's time as First Minister. 3. The numbe...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.4

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435490
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy Meetings during Climate Week: FOI release

1. All meetings Gillian Martin attended during Climate Week in New York.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436032
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Joint Working Group meeting dates: FOI release

Could you please advise me of the dates that the working group with COSLA and the SNP Government have met since it was established.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435537
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 – 2029 publication: FOI release

Can you tell me who is responsible for creating the following publication? https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2024/09/scottishnational-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-2/documents/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029/scottishnational-adaptation-plan-2024-2029/govscot%3Ado...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436304
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport meeting with the National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group: FOI release

The location of meetings Ms Todd had with the National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group and The Independent Review of Inspection Scrutiny and Regulation on 4 July 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435955
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government Car Service costs on lithium battery replacement: FOI release

Please provide the total amount that the Scottish Government has spent on replacement lithium batteries for its fleet of EV Ministerial vehicles, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year from 2020-21 to date.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400437905
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Grant payments to Bus Users UK: FOI release

'Any grant to UK campaigning group BUS USERS UK? They have a Scottish branch and if any grants have been made to that group in the past five financial years starting 2019/20 could tell me what the amounts are for the relevant years and any conditions that are attached to acceptance of such grants?'.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400437431
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport