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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1,607 matching releases

Number of accounts blocked on twitter: FOI release

The number of accounts blocked by the official Scottish Government account (@scotgov) and the First Minister's account (@ScotGovFM) on Twitter. Please also provide me with a list of all blocked account names which are logged in the profile settings.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202200335379
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister and Scottish Government first heard the term COVID-19: FOI release

When did the first minister and Government first hear the term COVID-19? Which scientific advisors advised the First Minister? When the government was first aware of Covid-19?

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300346953
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister use of a chauffeur driven car: FOI release

Will outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will still have: The exclusive use, on request, of a chauffeur driven car. . Is this exclusive use by her alone, and not the incoming First Minister? If continued use, what is the explanation for her to have its use. How long does the Scottish government expect this to be t...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300348824
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

If Maree Todd declared a Conflict of Interest on husband position in company Johnson Carmichael: FOI release

You asked "if Maree Todd declared a Conflict of Interest about her husbands position in the SNP's auditor company Johnson Carmichael".

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300353026
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Education Exchange Programme: FOI release

Can you confirm when the development of the Scottish education exchange programme was last discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers? Can you confirm every cabinet meeting where violence in schools was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since the May 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300358943
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

GP funding correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the BMA Scotland/BMA Scottish general practitioners committee and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisers regarding Global sum payments. Information should include but not be...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300360649
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Appropriate level for local authorities to set penalty charge notices (“PCN”): FOI release

Regarding the conclusion reached that PCN levels needed to be raised in Scotland. Regarding the evidence supporting that decision. Detailing what methodology TS used in weighting the different consultation responses, for example a Local Authority as against individual respondents. Relevant to, all and any advice receiv...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300362203
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Costings of events hosted at Bute House

You asked for: 1. A total, and breakdown on all costings related to entertainment hosted at Bute House over the past three years. This may include many events such as (but not limited to) engagements, receptions, drinks/lunches/dinners with guests/visitors, etc., broken down by year if possible. 2. A total on all spe...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300355692
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon MSP ministerial car access since 27 March 2023: FOI release

1) Does Nicola Sturgeon MSP still have access to the ministerial car fleet. 2) If so, who authorised this. 3) If so, why does she have such access as she clearly has no ministerial duties. 4) If so, please provide details of all journeys undertaken by her in the ministerial fleet since her replacement as FM on 27 Ma...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.4

Published: 2023-11-03
Reference: 202300350302
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transfer title for the north side of Abbey Strand: FOI release

Information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 regarding the title to buildings on Abbey Strand adjacent to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. This relates to the recent decision to transfer title for the north side of Abbey Strand, s...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-03
Reference: 202300342492
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Free school meals diaries, minutes and third-party consultations: FOI release

1) A list of diary commitments undertaken by the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to free school meals 2) Minutes of all those meetings 3) A list of third-party groups who have been consulted with on the policy of free school meals expansion, including priv...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.3

Published: 2023-11-03
Reference: 202300355468
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's appearance on Loose Women 20 April 2022: FOI release

Following the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's appearance on the ITV panel show Loose Women on 20th April 2022 I am writing to request confirmation of two points:- 1) Did The First Minister receive an appearance fee for participating in the programme? 2) If a fee was paid How Much did the First Minister receive?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: 202200326282
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Total number of expenses claimed by the First Minister: FOI release

Could I please receive the total number of expenses claimed by the First Minister in the years 2020- 2021, 2021-2022 and 2022 – 31 June 2023? Could I also receive the total expenses claimed by the FM office as a whole?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: FOI/202300374125
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Chinese Government outpost: FOI release

The date of the First Minister’s meeting with the Chief Constable of Police Scotland regarding reports of a Chinese Government outpost in Glasgow that the First Minister referred to on 27 October 2022 during First Minister’s Questions. Please provide the date and attendees at this meeting and any minutes of this meetin...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: 202200327306
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Conditions of funding for Redress Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the following information: The full conditions of funding for Redress Scotland To be clear please supply me with the total amount of funding being provided per financial year to Redress Scotland for 2021/22 and 2022/23 and the full conditions of funding for Redress Scotland. Please supply me with the con...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: 202200332103
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government actions in South Lanarkshire College 2021/2022: FOI release

When was the Scottish Government made aware of the situation in SLC that led to the suspensions of the Principal, the Clerk to the Board and the stepping down of the Chair? How was the SG made aware and from whom? What actions did the Scottish Government take to resolve the situation? The SLC Board recorded the followi...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: 202200330185
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breakdown of Skills Development Scotland Modern Apprenticeships: FOI release

In the 2022/23 budget the Scottish Government allocated Skills Development Scotland funding for at least 25,000 Modern Apprenticeship starts. What is the basis for the 25,000 figure? How regularly is this figure reviewed? How many modern apprenticeship starts have there been in each of the past 10 financial years?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: 202200334338
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Total spend on subscription services: FOI release

Please provide the following information: Total Scottish Government spending on each of the following subscription services, broken down by year (2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022): Netflix, Sky, Disney+, NOW TV, ITVx, Britbox, Apple TV, Spotify. Please also specify the nature of these subscriptions, are they for ministers,...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: 202200334345
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

ICT contracts relating to contact centre and inbound network services: FOI release

The first part of my request relates to contact centre service contracts which could relate to one of the following: Advanced call distribution to control the flow of calls and maximise customer experience Email, website live chat and integrations with popular social media apps like Facebook and Instagram Performance ...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: 202200331924
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Men’s Health: FOI release

I note the recent appointment of a Minister for Public Health and Woman’s Health. I wish to be informed as to who the Minister for Men’s Health is. I believe that role is particularly important given the 4-year disparity between male and female life expectancy in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-10-31
Reference: 202300349526
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Infected Blood Inquiry: FOI release

How many meetings have there been between Cabinet Office officials (and ministers) and Scottish Government since December 15th 2022 regarding the Infected Blood Inquiry? How many meetings have been held between the same officials/ministers since Sir Brian Langstaffs Compensation report published on 5th April 2023? Pl...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2023-10-31
Reference: 202300356740
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lorna Slater's trip to Rum: FOI release

Information regarding Lorna slaters recent trip to rum, how much the ministers visit has cost us, how it’s deemed value for money and why a ferry was not appropriate.

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-10-31
Reference: 202300358577
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB): FOI release

In respect of the ScotZEB Phase 1 grant award to Fife Scottish Omnibuses Ltd T/A Stagecoach East Scotland for the sum of £7,329,923 for 32 electric buses, can you please advise: 1. Whether the grant agreement specifies the routes the buses shall operate on. 2. the route numbers specified within the grant agreement. ...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2023-10-31
Reference: 202300349785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Anti-social behaviour on buses: FOI release

What discussions the Scottish Government has held with bus operators/CPT regarding the increase in reported acts of anti-social behaviour on public transport and city centres linked to the National Bus Travel Concession Scheme for Young Persons. What discussions the Scottish Government has held with Police Scotland reg...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2023-10-31
Reference: 202300352438
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Error in the First Minister's contribution to Parliament on the 29th of September 2022: FOI release

Confirmation of when an error in the First Minister's contribution to Parliament on the 29th of September 2022 was identified; what prompted the First Minister or her staff to notice the error; and details of any correspondence relating to this error.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: 202200327455
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector