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

Job Families and Job Types within the Scottish Government: FOI release

Further information about the Job Families and Job Types associated with the 21 professions in the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500479236
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel Replacement and Deployment Programme enquiry: FOI release

In the most recent version of the Vessel Replacement and Deployment Programme (here) , there is reference in paragraph 169 to a vessel options study undertaken by CFL. I have requested a copy of this report from CalMac, however I would also like to ask if TS undertook any other studies of a similar nature that contribu...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500476441
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Estates or large land holdings approached by Forestry and Land Scotland to purchase: FOI release

1. Between 2021 and 2023, what estates or large land holdings – other than Glen Prosen – did Forestry and Land Scotland/Scottish Ministers approach to purchase? 2. What was the value of each of those estates? 3. What was the strategic importance of those estates, and why were they not chosen?

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.2

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478874
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Use of third party file portals and future accessibility of Freedom of Information rights queries: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government issued any guidance on the use of third-party portals to issue FOI responses? 2. Is there any national policy position on whether public bodies should continue to accept FOI requests by email? 3. Has any cross-government coordination taken place on consolidating or standardising FOI res...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.60 s.61 s.9 s.17(1) s.4

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500477785
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Directorate for Energy and Climate Change staff enquiries: FOI release

Staff locations, remote and hybrid work status and office sites for the Directorate for Energy and Climate Change.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500477178
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Source of meat eaten in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

The source of the meat that is purchased for use in the canteens and restaurants within the Scottish Government’s main buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Please confirm whether all meat eaten in Scottish Government offices and canteens is produced in Scotland, and if not, the country (or countries) of origin for each...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500479445
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Housing's dashboard information: FOI Review

Original request: 202500471797 A copy of the dashboard containing information relating to housing which the Cabinet Secretary referenced in her interview on STV on 18 June 2025.

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500477234 Review of 202500471797
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government staff performance marking statistics: FOI release

The number of each of the five performance markings given in the past three reporting years broken down by Directorate if possible and DG if note: and within each of these, broken down by grade if possible and band if not.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478346
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) Citizen Engagement Platform queries: FOI release

Dear Scottish Public Pensions Agency, The information that we require, under the Freedom of Information Act, is as follows: 1) Do you use a Citizen Engagement platform? 2) If so, what tools do you use? 3) How much do you spend annually on a Citizen Engagement tool? 4) Which month & year does your contract with your su...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500480457
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Flag of Convenience Vessels: EIR release

Why there are 11 flag of convenience vessels fishing our EEZ and landing directly to the EU market place missing off the economic link quota payback list.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500479088
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland's social media platform information: FOI release

Details of any software/platforms currently used to manage your organisation’s social media accounts. The annual cost of these tools. The contract expiry date(s) for these tools. Details of any software/platforms used for social listening or media monitoring. The annual cost of these tools. The contract expiry dat...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.27

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500480665
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

HM Fire Service Inspectorate citizen engagement platform: FOI release

The information that we require, under the Freedom of Information Act, is as follows: 1. Do you use a Citizen Engagement platform? 2. If so, what tools do you use? 3. How much do you spend annually on a Citizen Engagement tool? 4. Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end? A citizen engagement p...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500480971
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Health Board funding for tackling heart disease: FOI release

“The total amount of funding provided by the Scottish Government to NHS Health Boards specifically for the purpose of tackling heart disease, from 2020 to the present (including the most recent year available). Broken down by year and health board."

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500479111
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Software used to manage Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) social media accounts: FOI release

“Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide: 1. Details of any software/platforms currently used to manage your organisation’s social media accounts. 2. The annual cost of these tools. 3. The contract expiry date(s) for these tools. 4. Details of any software/platforms used for social list...

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.6 s.7

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500480693
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Rent Service Scotland (RSS) citizen engagement platform: FOI release

1. Do you use a Citizen Engagement platform? 2. If so, what tools do you use? 3. How much do you spend annually on a Citizen Engagement tool? 4. Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500480405
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Rent Officer training and valuation guidance from Rent Service Scotland: FOI release

Please provide all internal training materials, guidance documents, or policy manuals currently used by Rent Service Scotland in the training of Rent Officers regarding the assessment of open market rent. Specifically, I am requesting any documentation regarding the use of comparables, condition-based adjustments, and ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.32 s.34 s.2

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478187
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Rent assessments conducted by Rent Officers: FOI release

Please provide any internal policy, guidance, or statistical data regarding the use of Let Agreed versus advertised only properties in rent assessments conducted by Rent Officers. Additionally, please provide the percentage of rent determinations made in the past 24 months that relied on one or more properties not conf...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.34 s.2

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478188
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Qualifications and training of Rent Officers: FOI release

Please provide a breakdown of the professional qualifications currently held by Rent Officers employed by Rent Service Scotland, including the number who are RICS-accredited or possess formal valuation training. If available, please also provide the standard hiring criteria for Rent Officer roles.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478192
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Removal of members of the Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) board: FOI release

Have any members of the Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) board have been removed by Ministers since 1 January 2020. If so, how many?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500479567
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) policy on retention of student data: FOI release

SAAS's policy regarding the retention of student data, including notices of awards of student loans. In particular, the policy which specifies the length of time for which this information is retained by SAAS. Information regarding any reconciliation exercise conducted by SAAS which has resulted in SAAS sharing data re...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.73A

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477665
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence containing the word abattoir: EIR release

A copy of any response from Ministers or officials to Email 11 on page 23 of the attached FOI response.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: EIR/202500476171
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Clyde and Hebrides and Northern Isles ferry service data: FOI release

You asked for "Please can I request the following information: 1. Across the last five years, how many instances have there been where Clyde and Hebrides ferry service have operated on a reduced service? 2. Across the last five years, how many how many Clyde and Hebrides ferries have been cancelled? 3. Across the la...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.4

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500475387
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) and Pensions Regulator regarding remediable service statements: FOI release

You asked for copies of correspondence between the SPPA and the Pensions Regulator in regard to not keeping to the legislative deadline of 31 March 2025 for police pension RSS.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476636
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Anti-racism Action Plan for the Scottish Social Work Sector costs: FOI release

How much did it cost the Scottish Government to produce/fund the “Anti-racism Action Plan for the Scottish Social Work Sector” (Anti-racism Action Plan for the Scottish Social Work Sector What we are going to do to make social work actively anti-racist - gov.scot)

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

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500479851
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government employee volunteering data: FOI release

1. How many civil service employee volunteering days are permitted to *Scottish Government staff per year? (e.g. policy is 3 days for FT staff in x department) [number] *If there is a difference across departments or directorate (as per your Annex), please answer for each individually. (e.g. policy is 3 days for FT st...

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

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500477199
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills