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

Clear

7,460 matching releases

Costs of operating Primary and Secondary Education: FOI release

The costs to run Primary Education and the costs to run Secondary Education.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-03-27
Reference: FOI/202500454704
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Number and definition of public bodies in Scotland: FOI release

1. The 199 public bodies referred to by John Swinney that he claimed were in existence in 2007 during First Minister’s Questions on 27 February 2025 2. Whether the Scottish Government has changed the definition of a ‘public body’ since 2007 and if so please provide the definition used in 2007 and all subsequent change...

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-27
Reference: FOI/202500454914
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Police pension scheme members in receipt of Remediable Service Statements (RSS): FOI release

1. Can you share how many police pension scheme members have received their RSS to date and whether you are on track to meet the statutory deadline? 2. Have you completed phase one for those who retired on grounds of ill-health etc.? 3. Why did you remove reference to ‘specific dates’ when the 31st of March 2025 is t...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.4

Published: 2025-03-27
Reference: FOI/202500454775
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Buses procured from Scottish Manufacturers as part of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund: FOI release

How many buses were procured from Scottish Manufacturers as part of phase two of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB).

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-03-27
Reference: FOI/202500454431
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Spend on photography for the First Minister: FOI release

How much money has been spent on a photographer/photography for the First Minister in each of the last three years, with a breakdown per year and per payments.

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

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: FOI/202500451640
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

National Speed Management Review budget: FOI release

Confirm the total budget that has been allocated to the various public engagements that are being held in regard to the proposed reduction in speed limits, also what is the total cost including websites etc and online public consultation also any expenditure on expert advice, 3rd party or in house.

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: FOI/202500455699
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Independent consultant involvement in the Health and Wellbeing Census: FOI release

A range of questions on independent consultant involvement in the Health and Wellbeing Census.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.2 s.3 s.5

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: FOI/202500452829
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Witness information regarding James Hamilton QC's report on the ministerial code: FOI release

1) Which of these witnesses gave interviews with Mr Hamilton? 2) Which of these witnesses gave two interviews with Mr Hamilton? 3) When did these witnesses give interviews with Mr Hamilton?

FOI unclear 50 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202400446133
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Special Adviser involvement in James Hamilton QC's report on the Ministerial Code: FOI Review

Original request 202400446131 1) I am aware through previous FOI requests and written answers in parliament (S6W-25078), that the Scottish Government has confirmed that four civil servants were "involved in the process of deciding" what parts of the report to redact. To be clear was there any SPAD involvement in a non...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202500452219 Review of 202400446131
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Queries on vacant buildings owned by the Scottish Government: FOI release

A list of all buildings owned or leased by the Scottish Government and its agencies that are currently vacant, including: The date each building became vacant The reason for vacancy Whether there are plans for reuse, sale, or demolition A breakdown of the total costs associated with maintaining these vacant buildings...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: FOI/202500451957
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information regarding Remedial Service Statements (RSS): FOI release

1. The total number of retired officers impacted by the McCloud ruling that have still to receive a Remedial Service Statement (RSS) to date of this submission. 2. Break down the answer to question 1 into respective categories you use to differentiate between cases. 3. The average time taken to complete a review and ...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.3 s.7

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500453137
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

National newspaper spend: FOI release

1. The total value of news subscriptions paid for the National newspaper by the Scottish Government in 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 so far. Where possible, please breakdown these payments by the directorate responsible for paying these subscriptions too. 2. Of the media monitoring services the Scottish Government pays...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500452859
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Royal Scottish National Orchestra lease agreement with Glasgow Life: FOI release

Current arrangement of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's (RSNO) lease agreement with Glasgow Life for the New Auditorium and services due to SDA Media ltd. 1. (i) "If the Scottish Government still claims its funding is not included in this lease agreement." 2. (ii) "The benefit to the public of tax payers money...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451710
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Drafting of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1. Any email communication or other correspondence between the Parliamentary Counsel's Office of the Scottish Government or any of its staff (including its Director, Andy Beattie) and Liam McArthur MSP, any person working for Liam McArthur MSP (including Dr Amanda Ward) and/or the Non Government Bills Unit of the Scott...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451768
Directorate: Parliamentary Counsel Office
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Budget allocated to Scotland: FOI release

8. Provide a total number for the budget allocated to Scotland in 2023 and 2024 and how this was spent/allocated over all services in Scotland. 16. Provide how the remainder of the budget is being allocated across the services in Scotland.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451977
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Ukrainian refugee queries: FOI release

How many displaced Ukrainian people have been welcomed into Scotland through the Super Sponsor Scheme? How many displaced Ukrainian people have been welcomed into Scotland through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme? How much funding has Scotland provided in aid to Ukraine every year since 2022?

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

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451092
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Timeline of the Misogyny bill: FOI release

An updated position on the timeline of the misogyny bill in particular, when this will be introduced.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451661
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Funding given to East Ayrshire Council for Additional Support Needs (ASN): FOI release

How much funding East Ayrshire Council has received from the Scottish Government to fund Additional Support Needs (ASN) within the area.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451917
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Free foot passenger travel data: FOI release

1. How many young people are currently eligible for free foot passenger travel on inter-island ferries in Scotland? 2. How many times has a young person used free foot passenger travel over the last five years (if possible, please split this up by year)? 3. What is the total cost of providing free foot passenger trav...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500452521
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road maintenance funding formula: EIR release

Road Maintenance funding formula Please share any documentation, communications/emails or meetings where the multiplication of road length by number of roads was discussed. This includes but is not limited to Ministerial meetings/comms. I'm particularly interested any consideration around why the formula assumes a sin...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 8 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500449587
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Standard security arrangement queries: FOI release

Information regarding standard security arrangements by Scottish Ministers and James Callander and Son ltd (SCO 24779). Documentation on floating charge contained in charge SC02 4779 0019 created 28 April 2016 and registered companies house 18 May 2016. What was the Scottish Ministers involvement with this private com...

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.75 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451884
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Costs of the pilot shared space that was under development in St Andrew's House: FOI release

An updated breakdown of the costs of the pilot shared space that was under development in St Andrews House. I would like this to be broken down by each individual item with description and cost e.g. carpet -£X. If this work was undertaken by any third parties I would like to know the updated total costs payable to th...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451263
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Health and Social Care outturn spending: FOI release

Scottish Government's recorded final outturn spending amounts against each of its Level 3 categories for Health and Social Care, for each of the financial years 2019-20; 2020-21, 2021-22; and 2022-23.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500452765
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Bankruptcy Restrictions Order (BRO) application submission breaches: FOI release

1. On how many occasions, covering the period 1st October 2013 to 28th November 2013, have the AiB attempted to breach sub judice rules in relation to obtaining criminal evidence for a planned BRO application submission? 2. On how many occasions, covering the period 1st October 2013 to 28th November 2013, have the AiB...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence briefings

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500450985
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland translation queries: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of languages that Social Security Scotland’s website and benefit information/applications forms are translated into and which languages. Request for information 2: The cost of translating Social Security Scotland’s website and benefit information/application forms into different l...

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

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451848
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector