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

Scottish Government staff performance and dismissals: FOI release

Treat as individual requests or answer altogether. How many staff in the Scottish Government were dismissed in the last 5 years? How many staff in the Scottish Government received a partial effective marking in the last 2 years? How many staff in the Scottish Government received an exceptional marking in the last 2 ...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400434014
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland consultations cost: FOI release

“The following information under freedom of information legislation. The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?” Islands Connectivity Plan: Strategic Approach and Vessels and Ports Plan Guidance on inclusive design for town centres and busy streets Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS3) Ame...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400434389
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Foreign aid sent to China: FOI release

How much foreign aid has the Scottish Government, or its arm length bodies, sent to China in the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what it went to?

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400436038
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Breakdown of Data Protection breach statistics: FOI release

You asked for the total number of data protection breaches that have occurred within the Scottish Government during each year since 2018. You also asked for a breakdown of the year of the breach, the department involved and if possible, the number of individuals affected.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400433781
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Number and cost of press, communications and media officers: FOI release

1. The total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) press and/or communications and/or media officers employed over the last five financial years (broken down by year). 2. The total cost (including salaries, benefits, and other associated costs) of employing these press and/or communications and/or media officers over t...

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400433761
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

GP retirement statistics: FOI release

1. How many people have retired from a GP role in each year from 2015-2024 2. How many GPs have retired before their state retirement age each year from 2015-2024

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400436328
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

National Care Service costs: FOI release

Figures on how much the National care service bill has cost so far.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-31
Reference: FOI/202400433953
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Production and analysis costs for specific consultations: FOI release

You asked for the total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations*. Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007: updated Code of Practice and Guidance for Adult Protection Committees * this response covers 2 of on your request da...

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

Published: 2024-10-29
Reference: FOI/202400434495
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Mobile phone usage of Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice: FOI release

You asked for confirmation of whether or not the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice has a government mobile and whether or not it is used for sending text or WhatsApp messages, as well as a copy of all messages sent and received on the 7th October, 8th October and 9th October.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400435419
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Statistics on electronic monitoring measures: FOI Review

Original request 202400433556 Details of how many criminals were subjected to electronic monitoring (tagging) measures in each of the last five years, including information on the number of those aged under 18, and a breakdown of males and females.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.21(4)

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400433585 Review of 202400433556
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Auditor General for Scotland's report into the introduction of a new accounting system from 2001/2002: FOI release

A copy of the Auditor General for Scotland's report into the introduction of a new accounting system by the (then) Scottish Executive in 2001/2.

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400434226
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cladding Remediation Programme funding: EIR release

Was the £97.1m consequentials received from UKG allocated to the Single Building Assessment Delivery team; and the why the Scottish Government does not receive 8% of the planned £5.1 billion spend by the UK Government on the cladding redemption programme.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400434962
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Government staff job titles and associated details: FOI release

1. How many staff in the Scottish Government have the job title chief of staff? 2. What area do each of these people work in? 3. What is their grade and pay range? 4. How many staff do each of these people directly line manage? 5. What is their job responsibilities? 6. What are the qualifications needed?

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400434011
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Consultation costs breakdown: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations: Small Landholdings Modernisation: Consultation Tied Pubs - Scottish Pubs Code - part 2 Tied pubs: draft Scottish Pubs Code - Part 1 A Consultation on a Consumer Duty for Public Bodies

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400434460
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on The Promise: FOI release

Please provide the total amount that the Scottish Government has spent to date on the Promise, broken down into a table to reflect each financial year after the Scottish Government committed to it.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432534
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Value of criminal assets recovered: FOI release

The value of criminal assets recovered in Scotland in the financial years 2022-23 and 2023-24.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400433468
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Recruitment plans and employment contracts: FOI release

The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice recently said of Social Security Scotland’s recruitment: “The updatedrecruitment plans take account of the seasonal peaks in benefit delivery and the additional staff who are required to deliver pension-age disability payment” Request for information 1: A copy of the updated re...

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

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432458
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Costs to BaxterStorey Scotland Limited and breakdown of food waste disposal services: FOI release

1. Can you provide a breakdown in costs for how much money has been paid to BaxterStorey Scotland Limited in each of the 12 months up to the most recent month for which you have figures available. 2. Can you provide a breakdown in costs on food waste disposal services by the Scottish Government in each of the 12 month...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400433139
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Travel restrictions effect on farming and rural affairs work: FOI release

Travel restrictions effect on farming and rural affairs work: How many meetings between civil servants working in the farming and rural affairs directorate and stakeholders have been cancelled or moved online as a result of travel restrictions Which events relating to the farming and rural affairs directorate have ci...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400434754
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Building standards related to cladding: EIR release

1. How many buildings in total need cladding replaced? 2. Do you have a specification of the material that will be used as replacement? 3. Do you have a scope of works, i.e details on what works is required? 4. Also estimated duration of works?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400433477
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

New Edinburgh Eye Hospital details: FOI release

1. Is there a piece of ground at the RIE site at Little France reserved for a new eye hospital? 2. Have architects designed and planned the building ready to start? 3. What is the current cost? 4. How much is the Scottish Government prepared to contribute if we start a fundraiser?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.4

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400433294
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS pay increases in 2024/2025: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government set aside funding for NHS pay increases in 24/25? 2. If yes to the above, how much has been set aside? 3. Does the Scottish Government accrue interest on this prior to the pay agreement being finalised and the deal being implemented? 4. If the answer is yes to the above, can you confir...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400433304
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting Net Zero in 2050 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): EIR release

"Can you provide the figure of how much Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is needed in Scotland, whith regards meeting Net Zero in 2050. I am looking for the figure in Gigawatts."

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: EIR/202400433145
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost to produce and analyse Open Space Strategies and Play Sufficiency Assessments consultation: EIR release

You asked for the total cost to produce and analyse several consultations. I am answering in relation to the Open Space Strategies and Play Sufficiency Assessments only. I understand that you will receive responses related to the other consultations from other areas of the Scottish Government.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: EIR/202400434485
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Legal advice given to the Scottish Government/ministers in reference to The Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner (case reference number XA10/23): FOI Appeal

Original request - 202300390057 All legal advice given to the Scottish Government/ministers in reference to the court case known as The Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner (case reference number XA10/23). This includes legal advice given in relation to the decision to appeal, as well as advice i...

FOI unclear 80 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-26
Reference: FOI/202400394394 - Appeal
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector