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

Communications between Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and Education Scotland regarding education reform: FOI release

Copies of any communications sent to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills to or from any member of the board of Education Scotland between the beginning of September 2023 and the end of December 2023, in which there is discussion of education reform. You clarified that you referred to board members o...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-20
Reference: FOI/202400395292
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meetings with private companies at COP27 and COP28: FOI release

“Please provide me with any documentation relevant to meetings held between the Scottish Governent and private companies at the United Nations COP27 and COP28 conferences. Documentation requested may include but not be limited to meeting attendance, briefings, topics discussed, minutes, follow-up meetings, and any agr...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-15
Reference: FOI/202400402559
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

Statistical information on the first year of implementation of the Menstrual Products: FOI release

Statistical information on the first year of implementation of the Menstrual Products Act 2021 in Scotland in the context of benchmarking the methods used to provide free menstrual protection, as well as the cost and number of people concerned. We have interpreted your request as relating to the Period Products (Free ...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-14
Reference: FOI/202400395524
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland yearly number of employees: FOI Review

Request 202400397368 “The approx. yearly number of Transport Scotland employees 2018 to present and their roles."

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-13
Reference: FOI/202400403902 Review of 202400397368
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS 24 Board Member Appointment: FOI release

1. Why there were no panel members from a clinical background on the panel and from a BME background as per the Equality Act (2010)? 2. The panel were all non-clinical and white. Why?

FOI unclear 80 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-13
Reference: FOI/202300382440
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity - Mobile phone: FOI release

I have read that on Martin Geissler's BBC Sunday Show Lorna Slater the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, revealed that she does not have a government phone. Was that statement true? If she does not have a government phone and urgent contact by telephone by or from the Minister is required, ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-05-13
Reference: FOI/202300386824
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

CalMac Ferries Limited performance deductions 2022/23 - 2023/24: FOI release

How much by way of performance deductions, were applied to CalMac Ferries Limited by Transport Scotland / Scottish Government in 2022/23 and 2023/24?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202400410058
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Gear types used by Orkney vessels: EIR release

A list of gear types used by all Orkney Marine-Directorate administered vessels in the statistical rectangles of: 47E6, 47E7, 46E6, 46E7 by year for the period 2018-2023.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202400395735
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

List of schools in Dumfries and Galloway that have not been inspected in the last five and ten years: FOI release

A list of schools in Dumfries and Galloway which haven't been inspected by Education Scotland in the region in the last five years. A list of schools in Dumfries and Galloway which haven't been inspected in the region in the last 10 years.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300386771
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government property investments outside of the UK: FOI release

"I would like to know if the Scottish government has any property outside of the UK - rental or investment?"

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400406323
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Placements and funding at Online School i-Sgoil: FOI release

The number of funded places available in Scotland for the online school i-Sgoil in academic year 2022-23 and 2023-24 at primary level. The number of funded places available in Scotland for the online school i-Sgoil in academic year 2022-23 and 2023-24 at secondary level. The average waiting time for a placement request...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400402750
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Barnett formula from Westminster: FOI release

The annual changes to the Scottish Government's Block Grant funding over the last ten years has met the inflation rate at the time.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400401806
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Housing Survey Data on Parking Provisions: EIR release

Parking provisions at homes across Scotland.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: EIR/202400404539
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Downs Syndrome registered charity payments: FOI release

The date and value of any/all payments and/or grants made to the following charities from 1 January 2020 to the present day by any department of the Scottish Government. Please include details of what any monies were paid for - e.g., to provide a particular service, to cover a particular expense, etc. Down's Syndrome...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400402336
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Decoration and art purchases by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Total expense, since 13 May 2021, by the Scottish Government on purchasing artwork for Scottish Government buildings. 2. Total expense, since 13 May 2021, by the Scottish Government on purchasing artwork for any other purpose, and a description of what these purposes have been. 3. Total expense, since 13 May 2021,...

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

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400402930
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Child poverty statistics: FOI release

Information relating to the estimated number of children lifted out of poverty who are now classed as adults and no longer counted as children.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400411204
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Business Leaders Dinner costs and former FM engagement: FOI release

1. The total cost, and a breakdown of the costs, to the Scottish Government of the Business Leaders Dinner at Prestonfield House on 27 July 2023. 2. Humza Yousaf's diary/engagement programme on July 27 2023.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400408489
Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Scottish Budget

Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

How much has the SG spent in calendar year 2024 on advertising in relation to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021? The total figure should include online/social media advertising and you would like a separate breakdown for advertising on social media platforms.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400409010
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Spend on Office Supplies and associated Products: FOI release

Please can you respond to the following request for Information. The details I require are: Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years. 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024 Start date & duration of Contract? Is there an extension clause in the contract ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1S

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400410081
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Housing shortage in Scotland: FOI release

1) Have you calculated how many houses (of all tenures) are needed in Scotland to solve the widely acknowledged housing shortage in the country? If yes, what is the number, and how did you calculate it? If no, why not? 2) Any other comments to make.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Recorded Violence at Work: FOI release

For the time period 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 (or your nearest 12-month period), please provide the following: 1. total number of violent incidents on your staff broken down by job title/category of worker 2. a breakdown of the nature of the violent incident e.g., verbal, physical, threatening behaviour 3. how...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400410293
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Delivering net zero to Scotland - Heat in Buildings Bill: FOI release

1. Please tell me if there are any ScotGov rules re incorporating the consultation expiry date near to, adjacent to, or on the front page of the above consultation near its publication date? 2. Where and when was the above consultation published. 3. Was there any media advertising for the consultation & if so how much ...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400408760
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

10% cut to Creative Scotland's 2023-24 budget: FOI release

SG to provide information held by the Scottish Government on whether a 10% cut to Creative Scotland's 2023-24 budget did, or did not, happen.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-05-01
Reference: FOI/202400406908
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Rossie residents and the Redress Scotland scheme data: FOI release

the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents since the Redress Scheme commenced in December 2021 to date; the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents to date that have received an allocation; the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents that have res...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-05-01
Reference: FOI/202400395484
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Funding provided to Disability Equality Scotland: FOI release

1. Could you please inform me of the named person and the department which funds the charity. 2. Also the funding which they receive each year. The charity is Disability Equality Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-01
Reference: FOI/202400395207
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector