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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21,864 matching releases

Social Security Scotland translation and interpretation services information: FOI release

Request for Information 1: The total cost incurred by Social Security Scotland on translation and interpretation services in the calendar years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date. Request for Information 2: Please break this down by the type of service provided (for example, documents translated, in person interp...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: FOI/202500466088
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information on Freedom of Information requests submitted to the Scottish Government: FOI release

How many FOI requests were submitted to the Scottish Government in 2024? How many requests were submitted by the requestor who submitted the most requests? Information held on how much staff time and overall cost to the Scottish Government of handling a) all requests and b) the most prolific requestor.

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: FOI/202500469631
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice two child cap mitigation claim in committee: FOI release

1. Confirmation of whether or not the Scottish Government has revealed through FOI or a PQ the specific time and date the decision to mitigate the two-child cap was taken. If so, please reveal a copy of the FOI answer or PQ answer that does this. 2. Confirmation of whether or not the Cabinet Secretary for Social Just...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.29(1)

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: FOI/202500468247
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government employees requests to work remotely outside of Scotland: FOI release

For each of the last five full financial years, please provide: The number of formal requests made by Scottish Government civil servants or employees to work remotely from outside Scotland. The number of such requests that were approved. For approved requests, please provide: - If possible, the country the individual ...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: FOI/202500468253
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scotland’s Cycle Repair Scheme (SCRS) information: FOI release

Between August 2020 and 2023 (I’m unsure exactly when the scheme ended) Cycling UK administered, on behalf of Transport Scotland, the above scheme. Link to Transport Scotland webpage; https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/cycle-repair-scheme-launched-to-keep-scotland-pedalling/ The Cycling UK webpage suggests that over...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: FOI/202500452187
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Secure accommodation for convicted children: FOI release

You asked for the number of children on remand or who have been convicted but are unable to be placed in Secure Care due to capacity or other issues.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500459471
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

A9 Gritting Blackford to Greenloaning: EIR release

How many times was the A9 southbound stretch from Blackford to Greenloaning gritted/de-iced in the 12 hours preceding 0930 02/01/25? When was the last time the A9 southbound stretch from Blackford to Greenloaning gritted/de iced prior to 0930 02/01/2025? What your current standard practice is for gritting the A9 Southb...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: EIR/202500461189
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Speed control equipment outages A75 Springholm: EIR release

You asked numerous questions in relation to the speed activated VAS units and traffic halt signals in Springholm. For ease of reference I have listed your questions in our response below. 1a. Why has the current western Springholm A75 road resurfacing been programmed in multiple phases creating almost a 4 week gap bef...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1C s.1F s.1H s.2

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500458268
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Introduction of Heat in Buildings Bill timetable: FOI release

a renewed timetable for a new Heat in Buildings Bill and an outline of what parts of the currently drafted Bill will be removed from the renewed one.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500457745
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Play park renewal council funding: FOI release

1. Since the announcement in 2021 it is claimed that £5m of the £60m was being made available to the councils. Was this £5m passed on and if so to which councils? 2. Since 2021 and the first tranche of £5m was announced if it was delivered how much more of the £60m promised has been made available to the councils? 3....

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500458980
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Provisional catch data for 2024: EIR release

Why was the 2024 provisionbal catch compared to the 2023 provisional catch when the final data had been published last May Why were provsional catch numbers for 2023 higher than the final numbers publsihed in May Why is the provisional catch data reported for both East and West coasts when no reference is made to such ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.9

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: EIR/202500459759
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Policy Officer spend across Scottish Government units: FOI release

By financial year from 2018-19 to present, expense on employing Policy Officers broken down by Scottish Government unit. By end of financial year from 2018-19 to present, number of Policy Officers employed by the Scottish Government, broken down by Directorate, Division, Branch, and Unit.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500459093
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Renewables letter to the Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero and Secretary of State for Business & Trade: EIR release

On 4th October 2024, an industry letter on REMA was sent to the Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. It can be found here: https://www.scottishrenewables.com/publications/1724-industry-letter-on-rema-to-the-secretary-of state-for-energy-security-net-zero-...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: EIR/202500459551
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Block grant figures for 2025-26 in Scottish Government Budget: FOI release

Speaking on the BBC Sunday Show on 30th March 2025, Neil Gray said: “We are still to see what the cuts to departmental spending at Westminster is going to do to our block grant. We know that this year it’s going to see a reduction in what we should have expected.” Please provide a figure for the block grant for this ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500459492
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Information on Council Tax valuation an discounts: FOI release

Is there a consideration to review the Council Tax valuation to account for the current market value of properties and property size? What measures is Aberdeen City Council planning to take to review the automatic discount for single residents, especially for those with high incomes or expensive properties? Is there co...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500459752
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Tenancy deposit protection data: FOI release

The total number of private rented properties on the Scottish Landlord Register on 31 March 2025. The total number of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protection scheme on 31 March 2025. The total value of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protection scheme...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500459983
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Amount spent on consultancy fees: FOI release

The total amount spent on consultancy fees by each directorate of the Scottish Government, broken down by what the consulting related to, in the calendar years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500467904
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between BP employees and Scottish Government: EIR release

“For the period 1st January 2024 - date, please provide: 1. All correspondence between employees of BP and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Marine, and Offshore Wind. 2. All documentation relating to meetings (in person or virtual) between employees of BP and rep...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: EIR/202500453144
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Information on the First Minister's visit to Inverness Freeport: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, analysis about John Swinney's visit to Inverness Freeport/visit to Sumitomo on November 18 2024, between October 15 2024 and December 15 2024.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500460404
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Men in Childcare funding: FOI release

A breakdown of funding provided to the organisation 'Men in Childcare' in 2012 and now, and statistics for the numbers/proportions of men in early years settings.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500468567
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills participation in meetings: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response, ref: 202500464400 The above referenced FOI response provided Jenny Gilruth’s diary of government business for 24th April 2025. For each of the listed meetings, please indicate whether Jenny Gilruth participated in person, or virtually. For all meetings where she...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500468568
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Withdrawal of NHS podiatry treatment: FOI release

All the patients who had NHS podiatry treatment withdrawn, exactly how many of those individuals were clinically deemed as being "high risk" patients at the time of their discharge by each of the following regional NHS Boards: NHS Western Isles, NHS Borders, NHS Dumfries & Galloway, NHS Fife, NHS Forth Valley, NHS Tay...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500457986
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Digital Front Door Programme queries: FOI release

1). Which specific agencies, Health Boards, Innovation Centres and Government departments across Scotland have provided design and delivery support using public funding into the Digital Front Door programme and earlier forms of this programme (such as the NHS Scotland app) for the years from 2021/22 to 2024/25 inclusiv...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.6

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500457528
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Digital Front Door Programme queries: FOI Review

Original request 202500457528 1). Which specific agencies, Health Boards, Innovation Centres and Government departments across Scotland have provided design and delivery support using public funding into the Digital Front Door programme and earlier forms of this programme (such as the NHS Scotland app) for the years f...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.6

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500463867 Review of 202500457528
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Digital Front Door application information: FOI release

Information about the Digital Front Door app. Please provide, between the dates of 1st January 2025 to present: a) Any risk registers for the project. b) Any recommendations, reports, briefings and/or advice to ministers on the policy.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500466227
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector