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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7,200 matching releases

Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) VAT rate on exports: FOI release

How much revenue included in GERS from VAT on Exports originating in Scotland for the last 5 years? What are the rates of VAT on Scottish exports?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400421008
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Film and television production revenue for Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA): FOI release

For the tax years 2014/15 to 2022/23 inclusive, please would you please fully disclose the following details, breaking the figures by year: 1. How much revenue has been received by your organisation for services rendered to film and television productions? This could include location rental, permits and all other serv...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400419844
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Phase 3 of the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP): FOI release

21 questions regarding Argyll and Bute Council’s Mull Campus project, which is being supported by the Scottish Government through Phase 3 of the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP). Of the 36/37 schools built under phase 1 & phase 2 of the LEIP how many received less than a 50% contribution to construction cos...

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400418282
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Schools location and last inspection date: FOI release

A list of all schools in Scotland, the local authority they are located in, and the date of their last inspection. Can I please have this information displayed in an Excel sheet?

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.66 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400403771
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Sewage sludge in Scotland investigation: EIR release

My FOI request relates to an investigation carried out by Environmental Standards Scotland (‘ESS’) (ESS reference IESS.22.022). The investigation concerned the currently ineffective regulatory regime on sewage sludge in Scotland, and the specific lack of action in respect of the recommendations made in the Review of th...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.22 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405474
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government's funding to support female domestic violence/abuse victims: FOI release

A breakdown of total funding allocations from the Scottish Government to support female domestic violence/abuse victims from 2019 to the present, broken down by year and by organisation. A list of permanent funding schemes available exclusively for female domestic abuse victims in Scotland.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400406100
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Data recording at Dean Road, Longniddry: FOI release

1. What type of data is being recorded and for what purpose? 2. If there is speed data and/or numbers relating to the volume of traffic using Dean Road to share thisinformation with Longniddry Community Council.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400408527
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tay Forest National Park bid: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence conducted between Ms Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (including all staff in her department), and Provost Xander McDade from Perth & Kinross Council (including all staff in Perth & Kinross Council involved in the Tay Forest Bid) in respect of the p...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400408122
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of staff co-ordinating the Building a New Scotland prospectus: FOI release

At 1 April 2024, how many FTE civil servants were in the Constitutional Futures Division, the business area of the Scottish Government responsible for coordination of the Building a New Scotland prospectus series, broken down by pay scales (A-C grade and SCS pay scale).

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400410572
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Surveillance data for commercial fishing vessels: EIR release

I would like to request surveillance (sightings) data for commercial fishing vessels for the period 2017-2023 for the following ICES rectangles: 42E7, 42E8, 42E9, 42F0 43E7, 43E8, 43E9, 43F0 44E6, 44E7, 44E8, 44E9, 44F0 45E6, 45E7, 45E8, 45E9, 45F0 46E6, 46E7, 46E8, 46E9, 46F0 I would like to request the followin...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400409861
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Clinical Director of Healthcare Quality and Strategy and council tax rises: FOI release

1. All minutes from meetings Jason Leitch has held in the last three years (2021-24) where he mentions the words "open and honest" together. 2. All correspondence received (including internal) and sent, including minutes from phone calls and meetings, between councils and the Scottish Government which mentions council...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400396145
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Policy Memorandum to the Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill: EIR release

Information regarding the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400397317
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Nationality of Social Security Scotland benefits applicants: FOI release

What was the last foreign country where the applicants who have applied for Social Security Scotland benefits (Taxpayers monies) resided in or what is their stated nationality?

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400399352
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Policy on deletion of WhatsApp messages: FOI release

1. A copy of Scottish Government policy as at 2007, when Mr Salmond became First Minister, and which explained the process and procedure to be followed around transferring salient points of messages relating to government business from such as WhatsApp messages [and including any other similar apps] on mobile phones us...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.2 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400400901
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SAAS Guide to Undergraduate Funding document: FOI release

A copy of the 2017-18 SAAS Guide to Undergraduate Funding.

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400403961
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

UAE Government and Investment Authority correspondence: FOI release

I am looking for all correspondence, whatsapp, unofficial and screenshots of deleted correspondence, emails and unofficial notes between the Scottish Government and UAE Government ? I am looking for all correspondence, whatsapp, unofficial and screenshots of deleted correspondence, emails and unofficial notes between ...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400401030
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Swimming pool fund, Belarusian politicians and the Budget 2024/25: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on EU flags and EU rules books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 with a breakdown of what the money was spent on? 2. All correspondence and requests from councils and council bodies to the Scottish Government about the £6m swimming pool consequentials from the UK Government, be...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.7 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400401180
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Environment and climate change, +2 more … International, Public sector

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Bat Activity Survey: EIR release

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Bat Activity Survey (table header 7) Consultee Comment - GCC NRS Policy CDP 5 (Resource Management) (table header 3).

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-26
Reference: FOI/202300348856
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Procurement of MV Alfred and safety certificate of Pentalina ferry: FOI release

Any correspondence around the procurement of the MV Alfred from January 2023 to date. Any correspondence around the safety certificate of the Pentalina ferry, run by Pentland ferries, since February 1, 2023 to date.

FOI unclear 75 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-22
Reference: FOI/202300354418
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The Annual Budget allocated to the Scottish Government Minister for independence: FOI release

The Annual Budget allocated to the Scottish Government Minister for independence. The number of civil servants that are accountable to the Scottish Government Minister for independence. A list of all meetings the Scottish Government Minister for independence has held to date with individuals and or organisations extern...

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

Published: 2024-08-22
Reference: FOI/202300355396
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Education Scotland agency staff costs for financial year 2022-2023: FOI release

The following information on agency staff: Please advise the total spend on recruitment agencies in the 2022-2023 financial year? Please breakdown both spend on the agency that finds candidates for job vacancies and agencies that supply temporary staff ? Please advise what the temporary agency spend for admin, call ce...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367811
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Consultancy with regard to education in Scotland: FOI release

Please list any public relations, communications, media consultancy, lobbying firms or private consultants or consultancy companies hired to support with Education Scotland, the SQA or other educational work by the Scottish Government in the last five years: Please provide: The name of the firm (or individual/freelan...

FOI unclear 75 score 119 working days over deadline correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-20
Reference: FOI/202200277975
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Statistical data on vessels boarded for enforcement purposes: EIR release

The statistical breakdown of vessels boarded by Marine Scotland for enforcement purposes, broken down by vessels flagged as Scottish, Rest of UK and International, over the past 3 years.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-08-20
Reference: 202300346873
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A90 Ellon to Peterhead correspondence: FOI release

All Ministerial correspondence relating to the A90 between Ellon and Peterhead (Toll of Birness) since 2019.

FOI unclear 75 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300381679
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fairer Council Tax Consultation definitions: FOI release

Under the Fairer Council Tax Consultation 2023 being run by the Scottish Government in multiple places references to ‘fairer’ and ‘regressive’ are made. They are provided in the consultation as statements, as if factual. Please provide the definition used when applying both words and the methodology used to demonstrat...

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300377072
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector