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

Information relating to Professor John Brown CBE role within NHS Scotland: FOI release

Professor Brown co-chaired the NHS Scotland Corporate Governance Steering Group that produced, in December 2022,the second edition of the blueprint for good governance and wrote the Foreword to that document. How much, in addition to his remuneration as chair of a regional health board, did he receive for his work on ...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300387689
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 costs: FOI release

The total cost to produce the Strategic Transport Projects Review 2.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400402700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Caithness Health and Social Care redesign funding: FOI release

The Capital funding cost of the Caithness redesign as of the 14th of February 2024.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400399129
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Damage to Low Emission Zone signage in Scotland: FOI release

1) On how many occasions has Transport Scotland been made aware of damage to Low Emission Zone signage, road markings and fixed enforcement infrastructure around/in Glasgow since June 1st 2023? If you could please break this information down on a monthly basis. 2) On how many occasions has Transport Scotland been made...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400398058
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding of the new Belford Hospital in Fort William: FOI release

The capital funding cost of the new Belford Hospital in Fort William as of the 14th of February 2024.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400399134
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Loss and theft of work-related mobile phones: FOI release

Using Freedom of Information laws, could you please answer the following questions: 1. In the 25 years since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened how many government ministers and/or cabinet secretaries (including first ministers and deputy first ministers) have ever lost their work-related mobile phone? 2. In the ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400397696
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

2023/24 Revenue Share Scheme proposal: FOI release

Information relating to the 2023/24 Revenue Share Scheme proposal that has been put to Transport Scotland from Scotrail for approval. ScotRail Head of Employee Relations communicated on 4th January that this had been sent over and a response was due from Transport Scotland in due course. Given this is now 9 weeks ago I...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400403202
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Building a New Scotland series website downloads: FOI release

In March, the SG published its eleventh paper as part of the ‘Building a New Scotland’ series. Please provide the number of downloads for each paper on the SG website.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400402847
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Building a new Scotland, Public sector

Upgrading maternity services at Raigmore Hospital: FOI release

The amount spent so far on upgrading maternity services at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400404907
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Solihull Approach Online: FOI release

I would like to submit the following information request on the Solihull Online Approach for parents. The total amount spent by the Scottish Government in providing this service to all.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400399354
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Quality and Improvement section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget: FOI release

1. A description of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget is for. 2. A breakdown of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget is spent on generally. 3. A breakdown of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of h...

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

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400400423
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

State Pension Payments: FOI release

Since 5th May 2011, has the Scottish Government ever sought legal advice on who would be legally responsible for paying the state pension in an independent Scotland? In other words: has advice been sought on the question of whether a continuing UK Government would have a legal obligation to pay the state pension to peo...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400403372
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Building a new Scotland, Public sector

Budget reduction in the provision of affordable homes: FOI release

Please quantify the budget reduction in the provision of affordable homes announced within the budget. I believe the figure reported in the press is £196 million but, I would like this confirmed via a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400403192
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Funding Coronation Medals for Scottish Fire & Rescue Employees: FOI release

If the Scottish Government is funding Coronation Medals for Scottish Fire & Rescue Employees?

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400404911
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture(SASA) Translation, Interpretation and language services costs: FOI release

Please provide me with the following information for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. All expenditure made by your organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services. Please provide the aggregated total spent by your organisation and then, i...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300391308
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

European Regional Development Fund: FOI release

I am seeking information about the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF) programmes. This is with regards to the funding cycles of 2007-13 and 2014-20. The questions are for each funding cycle and am seeking answers relating to each funding cycle separately.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.10

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300387142
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland current contract covering reprographics/print arrangements: FOI release

Number of MFDs (Multi-functional devices) & photocopiers at Mobility & Access Committee for Scotland Name of incumbent Start/end date of contract (if expired, WHEN do you expect to revisit the marketplace) Details of any extension options What framework / Route to market used Number of regular/desktop printers (in addi...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400393883
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland's pledged at COP 26: FOI release

You asked for confirmation of: 1) of the £2 million Scotland pledged at COP 26, held 31st October - 12th November 2021, for loss and damage 2) how much has been paid, and to what persons or organisations

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400393612
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of FOIs submitted regarding Education and Skills: FOI release

The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Education and Skills from 1 to 30 November 2023. By Education, I am referring to any subject that may fall under the remit of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, the Minister for higher and further education and the Minister for children, you...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.20

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400392433
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Circularity Scotland tender process: EIR release

I would be grateful to receive a copy of all communication between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland regarding the tender process carried out which ultimately led to Biffa being awarded the contract. The period I would like this EIR to cover is 1st January 2022 and 31st October 2023.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-01
Reference: FOI/202300385256
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland yearly number of employees: FOI release

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

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400397368
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland status and statistics of applications: FOI release

Request for information 1: All definitions or terms Social Security Scotland uses to categorise the status of claimants' applications. In other words, the terms Social Security Scotland uses to refer to the status of applications for benefits. I imagine there must be categories that reflect which stage applications ...

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

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400396724
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

1. Can you please confirm the number of instances where a signed grant & loan funding agreement through Home Energy Scotland has been reneged following completion of works? 2. Can you advise the process for debt recovery for those who have fallen on financial hardship and can no longer repay the loan? 3. Of the grant...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: EIR/202300390300
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding to Scottish Islamic and Cultural Centre charity: FOI release

Can you please tell me if Scottish Government departments have provided funding to the charity "Scottish Islamic and Cultural Centre, SC045065" and if so the dates and amounts of these grants/funding and any conditions associated with them including names of Trustees."

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400391692
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

ScotRail Alcohol Ban: FOI release

1. What written rules/regulations, allowed the Minister for Transport to interfere in operational matters that are surely the responsibility of the Management and Board of Scotrail? 2. Can you please provide me with the full details of the names of the Politicians and Political Parties they represent, who voted for th...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400399100
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport