Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

Clear

7,405 matching releases

Transport Scotland penetration testing and security testing data: FOI release

For each of the last three completed financial years (or the closest available reporting period), please provide the following: 1. Total annual spend on penetration testing and/or security testing services (including external penetration testing, infrastructure testing, application testing, and cloud security testing)...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600500467
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A90 Brechin bypass speed limit enforcement query: FOI release

How will the speed limit of 50mph on the A90 Brechin bypass proposed by Amey be enforced? Will this be by: Re-calibrating the existing average speed cameras between South Drum and Stracathro (northbound) and Dubton and Balnabriech (southbound) to 50 mph? or Installing additional permanent average speed cameras betw...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600500041
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) information: FOI release

Copies of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessments (CRWIA) that informed the following: Scotland's Vision for Kinship Care: Our Offer of Support for Families (published on 22 December 2025) Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010: guidance (published on 19 Dec) School age childcare services - regulati...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499477
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government workforce and breaches of The Civil Service Code information: FOI release

1. How many civil servants are employed now by the government, and on this day in each of the last four years? 2. How many disciplinary actions have been taken against Civil Servants for breaches of The Civil Service Code, in each of the last four years, with a breakdown per year? Could you also disclose what actions...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498592
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Insights Discovery expenditure and efficacy information: FOI release

1. Total Expenditure: Please provide the total amount paid to the company "Insights Learning and Development Ltd" or any other provider (such as Connect 3, HR Staple etc) that was specifically for "Insights Discovery" accreditation, materials, or workshops for the financial years: 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-present Pl...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.2

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498819
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Teacher workforce statistics: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the total number of full-time equivalent teachers employed at each point in the Main Grade Scale, for each local authority area.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202600501742
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Number of road closures on the A9 between Scrabster and Inverness (2016–2025): FOI release

"I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the number of road closures on the A9 between Scrabster & Inverness in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025"

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202600499830
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland Christmas party funding: FOI release

I have familiarised myself with the Scottish Government's FOI/202000110616 regarding staff Christmas parties, and I am aware that it is not Scottish Government policy to pay social events from public funds. However, as an executive agency, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500495879
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Recorded flood event observations to support Flood Risk Assessment – Tomich, Invergordon, Highlands: EIR release

"JBA Consulting have been commissioned to undertake a Flood Risk Assessment for a site in the vicinity of Tomich, near Invergordon, Highlands, (Ordnance Survey National Grid Reference (OS NGR 270000 870900). Please see map attached showing the site location in red outline. By undertaking an internet search and freedom...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Cultures' July 2025 diary: FOI release

“Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information... Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Cultures' full diary (government and political) for July 2025.”

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500496298
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland’s Retention and Disposal Policy and Guidance: FOI release

Further to FOI/202500456898, which was responded to on 9 April 2025, a document titled “Retention and Disposal Policy v2.0” was provided as part of the response. Within the Document Control section of that document, the table row titled “Next Review” indicates a review date of 10 July 2025. I therefore request a copy...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500498570
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme application queries: FOI release

Please provide the following information. These relate to procedural matters and are not considered to be relative to private or priveledged information related to any individual. The request related to how information is recieved and processed 1 Is there a procedure for submission of a PVG request that does not requi...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.6 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497436
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Digital Strategy app launch query: FOI release

Thank you for your response, but my question is not fully answered. What you have indicated is, that your digital strategy bulletin was incorrect, and the project was not on track to be out by 2026, which is the exact opposite to the article which was very clear, it said, that it will be launched by 2026, for that sta...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500496625
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - MSc level course funding: FOI release

Please provide the number times part time funding has been granted for MSc level courses in Physiotherapy, advanced practice, and allied health profession related courses where the full time course lasts one year. Timescale is last 5 years.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500496852
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's meeting with German Consulate: FOI release

You asked for a record of the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's meeting with the German Consulate in October 2025.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500496287
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Northern Isles ferry contracts query: FOI release

"1. What data do you hold about the Northern Isles ferry contract? 2. How many complaints has Transport Scotland received regarding the NorthLink ferries which serve Shetland? I am looking for information from 2020 up to and including 2025. 3. How many complaints have come from people with a Shetland postcode (ZE)? I...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202600500785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting information: FOI release

On what date did Angela Constance become aware that the 8th October 2025 meeting of the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group had included a discussion about her misrepresenting the views of Professor Alexis Jay to parliament on 16th September 2025?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500494478
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government human resources staff costs: FOI release

1. The current pay bill for HR staff within DG Corporate. 2. The pay bill for HR staff within DG Corporate as it stood one year ago. 3. The total HR costs for the Scottish Government when HR functions were included across other DGs (please specify the date or period this relates to in the information provided).

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496259
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Short report for late cases of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

From FOI 202500490388: Email from Head of FOI Unit (Sent: 19 August 2025 16:35) "to look for patterns and investigate reasons, and start to draft a short report on what happened." Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of: the SHORT REPORT

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496636
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Disclosure Scotland's Service Level Agreement information: FOI release

Disclosure Scotland has an SLA indicating the aim to deal with 90% of applications within 14 days. Specifically what is time frame agreed for 10% of applications which do not make this 14 day target? What is the real waiting time for the above. Effectively I am asking what has been the shortest time delay after missi...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496851
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to the planned investment in the Kibble Secure Unit: FOI release

The following information: Was the decision to award Scottish Government funding (as announced by Natalie Don Innes to Parliament on 8.10.25) to the planned investment in the Kibble Secure Unit to build 2-3 , 4 bedded units to supplement existing secure capacity subject to a public procurement process? If so, please p...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496667
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Creditor petitions and Council Tax sequestrations (2023–2025): FOI release

1. How many creditor petitions were awarded for sequestration in 2023-2025? 2. How many of these were for council tax arrears? 3, Can you list the local authorities which were granted an award of sequestration from the court? 4. What was the average debt for a council tax creditor petition for sequestration?

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496674
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister’s social media channels: FOI release

I would like to ask a question about a number of videos which the First Minister has taken to posting from his private Social Media profiles. These videos appear to be taken inside Scottish Government property and look to be professionally filmed and edited, but there is nothing to say whether these are privately funde...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496893
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bridge damage & heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) traffic on A9 between Inverness & Thurso: FOI release

"Can you advise how many bridges have been damaged due to renewable energy infrastructure being moved on the roads between Inverness and Thurso over the last year. Can you advise how much more heavy duty traffic there is, bearing in mind that millions of pounds has just been spent to put in a new bridge at Naver"

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500497906
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A78 trunk road inspection & maintenance schedule: FOI release

This is a formal request under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. I am requesting information regarding the up-to-date A78 Trunk Road Inspection & Maintenance Schedule. Please provide this information at your earliest convenience."

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence contracts 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500499124
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport