Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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

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7,405 matching releases

Internal guidelines for handling ‘code of conduct’ complaints: FOI review

A copy of the Scottish Government’s internal guidelines for handling ’code of conduct’ complaints you provided clarification on 22 October 2020 that you are a ware that ‘additional’ guidelines exist since it was widely reported in the press that Scottish Government had failed to follow their own guidelines in the handl...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202000101556 Review of 202000080880
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Expenditure per school pupil by local authority: FOI release

What is the gross revenue expenditure per school pupil broken down by local authority area, for the most recent complete year that it is available for.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100140749
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Provision of interim IT & professional staff services awards: FOI release

Listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. How many direct awards on both frameworks have been made between Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 & Apr 2020 – July 2020 and to which agency.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202000106061
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Education Scotland contracts register: FOI release

Information from Education Scotland, in relation to our contract’s register.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100132453
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Questions concerning the development of COVID-19 vaccine certification: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government had discussions or implemented any procedures relating to the COVID19 vaccine to make it ‘mandatory’ for Scottish citizens to have the vaccine, now or in the future? 2. Have the Scottish Government had any internal discussions, implemented any procedures, contracted any companies or been...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100140851
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 testing and changes to vaccine dose schedule: FOI release

1. Could you please provide evidence that the delaying of the second Pfizer vaccine does not affect the efficiacy. 2. Could you please explain why the Governments are recording Covid Deaths as anyone having tested positive with covid by PCR testing. 3. Could you please provide information on what PCR cycles are being...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100145692
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA) support in relation to COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

In the last six months : 1. Has the Scottish Government requested the deployment of service personnel under the MACA (Military Aid to Civil Authority)? If so, please can you confirm what was assistance asked for, when it was asked for and what was the response form the UK Government 2. What assessment has been carrie...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.4

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100135824
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Advisory Group membership: FOI release

1. How much money the Scottish government has paid each individual advisor from the covid-19 advisory group since March 2020-January 2021 for the work they have done for the covid-19 advisory group. 2. When the last time membership to the covid-19 advisory group was reviewed.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-03-03
Reference: FOI/202100143608
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Celtic FC trip to Dubai: FOI release

The advice given to the SFA & the SPFL on Celtic FC trip to Dubai on the 2nd January for the week & all correspondence to Neil Doncater & the SFA & SPFL.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202100132169
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Current provision of interim IT & professional staff services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Number of jobs released on both frameworks (separately) between Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 & Apr 2020 – July 2020

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000106056
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 route map correspondence of non-contact and contact sport: FOI release

1. A definition or definitions of “contact” and “non-contact” sport, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 2. A list of all “contact” and “non contact” sports, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 3. A copy of all Covid-19 related correspondence betwe...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000102621
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of spending on travel by Social Security Scotland staff members: FOI release

A breakdown of spending on travel by members of staff at Social Security Scotland. Broken down by the type of travel (e.g. private car hire, train, bus, taxi, plane and/or otherwise) and the amount spent on that type of travel for 2019-20 and 2020-21.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100132055
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) statistics 2020: FOI release

A. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy from 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020, and which company (IP/Practice) registered the forms. B. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy as protected from 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020, and which c...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100132042
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to parental alienation: FOI release

What was the specific factor relating to parental alienation that was considered not appropriate to include the recognition of parental alienation in the Children Scotland Bill?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.11 s.16

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100132015
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Number of patients treated at NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital: FOI release

Could you let me know how many patients have been treated at the emergency Covid- 19 hospital (Nightingale hospital) at the SECC since it was ready to receive patients in April 2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100137377
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government marketing and advertising costs: FOI release

"How much has the Scottish Government spent on NHS Scotland press and tv advertising during the lockdown restrictions?"

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100146226
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) correspondence: FOI release

"Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body regarding any submissions, written or oral, made to the Scottish Government Handl...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2021-02-26
Reference: FOI/202100152484
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Average number of S4 pupils entered into Scottish National Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

You asked for the average number of entries into SQA National Qualifications per S4 pupil at each secondary school in Scotland. Please provide the information in an Excel table and break the information down by school for each of the last 10 school years i.e. 2019/20, 2018/19, 2017/18, 2016/17, etc. If possible then pl...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202000110466
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Funding Police Scotland for Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 training: FOI release

1. Total Amount of Funding from SG to Police Scotland for the training requirements of coercive control for the new Domestic abuse Scotland act 2018 per financial year from the date the first funding allocation was made? 2. Please also provide the full conditions of Funding to Police Scotland for the Project DA Matters...

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

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202000106685
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Recipients of Sick Pay at Pension Rate (SPPR) payments: FOI release

1. How many Scottish Government employees have been paid any sick pay at Pension Rate (SPPR) from 2015 to December 2020? 2. How many days has SPPR been paid in total each calendar year? 3. How many individuals have received SPPR in excess of 28 days per award period per calendar year? What percentage are they of the to...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202000129938
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) monthly payments calculations: FOI release

"Exactly how you would calculate (including any formulas involved) the amount for monthly payments for early ill health retirement pensions for somebody on an NHS pension that is mixed between the various NHS pension schemes.”

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202100144029
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

National Accounts Blue Book - Table 1.7.2: FOI release

What similar information do you hold on Blue Book Table 1.7.2? If any please provide in excel format.

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

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202000127858
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Funding for UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP): EIR release

The figures for annual funding given by the Scottish Government to the UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP) from 2010 – 2020 inclusive.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202000130700
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government Gaelic Learning Plan: FOI release

I am writing to request you provide me with an electronic copy of your organisation's Gaelic Language Plan under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. If this is available online, please could you provide me with a static URL directing me to this plan. I also request you provide me with electronic copies of any peri...

FOI unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202000114472
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information on the number of road fatalities due to drink driving: FOI release

Can you please advise on the number of road deaths as a consequence of the driver being over the drink driving limit for a period before the introduction of the current limit till the end of 2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202100138895
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Transport