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

Education Scotland software used for information requests: FOI release

What software or process Education Scotland uses to process Freedom of Information requests (FOI), Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) and Environmental Information requests (EIR), and how much this costs Education Scotland each year?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202200324010
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Prosecution of Lockerbie crime: FOI release

If the Scottish Government intends to pursue the prosecution of individuals connected to the Iranian Government for their alleged involvement in the Lockerbie bombing of 1988.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-02-06
Reference: FOI/202200323062
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding First Minister flights: FOI release

1) The total number of flights Nicola Sturgeon has taken since becoming First Minister in 2014, please separate these out into domestic and international flights. 2) The total cost of these flights, please separate these out into domestic and international flights. 3) The total distance of these flights, please separat...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-02-06
Reference: FOI/202200323670
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

International Committee of Education Advisors recruitment: FOI release

Information on how the members of the ICEA, who advise the Scottish Government on the NIF policy, were recruited and selected.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2023-02-03
Reference: FOI/202200321098
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The total number of electronic devices that have been lost by Scottish Ministers and Civil Service staff: FOI release

The TOTAL number of electronic devices that have been lost by Scottish Ministers and Civil Service staff that support the Scottish Government (i.e. Scottish Administration)

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-02-02
Reference: FOI/202200323130
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Identity checks completed by Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

Information on identity checks completed by Disclosure Scotland.

FOI unclear 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.1

Published: 2023-02-02
Reference: FOI/202200319197
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOIs submitted regarding Finance and Economy: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Finance and Economy from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Kate Forbes before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs cleared by John Swinney (as Kate Forbes on maternity leave) before release/publication. 4. The ...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200335611
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOIs submitted regarding Justice and Veterans: FOI release

1.The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Justice and Veterans from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Keith Brown before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs that have not yet received a response.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200335609
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Air mileage of overseas trips: FOI release

1. The total air mileage of overseas trips carried out by the minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity since she was appointed to the post. 2. The total mileage of trips carried out by the same minister in the same timeframe. 2. The total air mileage of overseas trips carried out by the minister for...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200335472
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOIs submitted regarding Rural Affairs and Islands: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Rural Affairs and Islands from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Mairi Gougeon before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs that have not yet received a response.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200335635
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Angus Robertson before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs that have not yet received a response.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200335631
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOIs submitted regarding Net Zero, Energy and Transport: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Net Zero, Energy and Transport from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Michael Matheson before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs that have not yet received a response.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200335627
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOIs submitted regarding Education and Skills: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Education and Skills from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Shirley-Anne Somerville before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs that have not yet received a response.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200335626
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOIs submitted regarding Health and Social Care: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Health and Social Care from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Humza Yousaf before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs that have not yet received a response.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200335621
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOIs submitted regarding Social Justice, Housing and Local Government: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Social Justice, Housing and Local Government from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Shona Robison before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs that have not yet received a response.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200335620
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister air miles: FOI release

How many air miles does Nicola Sturgeon have from overseas trips in (i) 2016, (ii) 2017, (iii) 2018, (iv) 2019, (v) 2020, (vi) 2021, and (vii) 2022. Breakdown of these air miles by each flight.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200335019
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bute House residential refuse collection cost: FOI release

Information relating to refuse costs and other running costs associated with Bute House.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending

Published: 2023-01-19
Reference: FOI/202200317778
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Residential Cycle Storage & Parking Fund: FOI release

Any policy documents related to the Residential Cycle Storage & Parking Fund Any criteria that exists for deciding which local councils receive funding under the scheme Any correspondence (email, texts, WhatsApp messages, minutes, briefings) between Scottish Government ministers and local authorities and/or Cycling Sco...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending

Published: 2023-01-05
Reference: FOI/202200334161
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Ministers flight to Denmark: FOI release

With regards to the First Ministers travel to Denmark between 25/08/2022 and 27/08/2022. What kind of flight was this and what are the breakdowns of the £810.05?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2023-01-05
Reference: FOI/202200332503
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care trips to Orkney and Commonwealth Games: FOI release

1. How much did Humza Yousaf's trip to the Commonwealth Games cost and breakdown of these costs and how long was he there for (exact date/s)? 2. Itinerary for Mr Yousaf's trip to the Commonwealth Games and how did he get there and back and costs of this? 3. How much did Humza Yousaf's trip to Orkney and Shetland cost d...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27

Published: 2023-01-05
Reference: FOI/202200317696
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture overseas trips: FOI release

The total air mileage of overseas trips carried out by the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture since he was appointed to his post. The total air mileage of overseas trips carried out by the Cabinet Secretary for the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development since he was...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-12-20
Reference: FOI/202200332590
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Flights taken by Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie: FOI release

1. The total number of flights Lorna Slater has taken since becoming a Scottish Government Minister in 2021, please separate these out into domestic and international flights. 2. The total cost of these flights, please separate these out into domestic and international flights. 3. The total distance of these flights, p...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2022-12-15
Reference: FOI/202200323652
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial EU Law Meetings: FOI release

How many meetings (both in person and virtual) has Angus Robertson had with UK Government Ministers regarding the Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill since its introduction by the UK Government. How many of these meetings have been indicated by Angus Robertson? How many of these meetings have been initiated by...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2022-12-09
Reference: FOI/202200330160
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funds provided to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. What funds were provided by CMAL under the contract for 801 and 802 prior to administration? 2. What loans were provided by Scottish Ministers (SM) prior to administration including the £30m and £15m? 3. What funds were provided by SM during administration? 4. What funds have been provided by SM since nationalisatio...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25 s.9 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200323192
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Chief Medical Officer collaborative messaging apps: FOI release

1. Do you use one or more collaborative messaging apps? ** If no to Q1, Q2-4 do not apply to you and I do not need a response to them. ** 2. Please supply: 2.1. a list of names of those apps, and 2.2. the total number of your employees and workers who are registered for each app. 3. Please provide a list names of publ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-12-05
Reference: FOI/202200328549
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector