Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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22,642 matching releases

First Minister correspondence including phrase "full fiscal autonomy": FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, John Swinney (or his private office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500458993
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister’s diary for Monday 3rd March 2025: FOI release

Please provide all information held by the Scottish Government relating to the activities and communications of the Deputy First Minister on Monday 3 March 2025 (0:00AM to 24:00PM). This should include but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Copies of all written materials provided to and/or by the Deputy First Minister...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500459051
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Remediable Service Statement (RSS) letters issued from October 1st 2024: FOI release

1. How many RSS letters offers were issued in that time period to officers that were retired and their whole matured pension was entirely in the ‘1987 scheme’ (ie… none of their pension contributions were in the CARE scheme). 2. How many RSS letters offers were issued in that time period to officers that were retired ...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500460122
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Payments made to Starlink between 2020-2025: FOI release

Please provide details of any payments made to Starlink over the last five years.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500459138
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Remediable Service Statement (RSS) letters issued to Immediate Choice members: FOI release

1. How many RSS letters have been issued to immediate detriment pensioners that are due a payment (not the ones who retired in 2015 and are fully protected). 2. As of 31/03/2023 how Many pensioners have received a payment their payment from returned RSS’s. 3. What is the deadline for paying members their money, keepi...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.2 s.65 s.20

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500460813
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Motorcycle traffic statistics by local authority: FOI release

You asked for 'I would like to ask for passenger kilometres on two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles) in 2016/2017 in the following local authorities: East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire , East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, and Wes...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500461048
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A82 Closures Involving Diversions Over 10 Miles: EIR release

From 1 January 2015 to the present date, please provide: 1. A list of road closures on the A82 where the official diversion route in place was greater than 10 miles in length. 2. For each closure, please provide: The date of the closure The start and end points of the diversion route Total distance of the diversion ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: EIR/202500464306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government's Hate Crime Security Fund 2021: FOI release

A full list of organisations/successful applicants to the Scottish Government's hate crime security fund 2021, and a breakdown of how much was handed out to each applicant.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.35(1)

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500464113
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and Russell Findlay MSP: FOI release

Under FOI, please can you advise how many pieces of correspondence have been made to the First Minister John Swinney from Russell Findlay MSP regarding quangos since 1 January 2025? Under FOI, please can you advise how many pieces of correspondence have been made to the First Minister John Swinney from Russell Findlay...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500462388
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cataract surgery waiting lists: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information act I would like you to find out how many people of all ages are currently on the waiting list for cataract surgery in Scotland and why a 20 min operation per eye is taking 2 years to preform?

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500460623
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings held on specific dates between Scottish Public Pensions Agency and HMRC: FOI release

In relation to meetings held on 06/06/24, 29/02/24, 25/03/24, 24/04/24, 04/06/24, 16/07/24, 05/09/24, 23/10/24, 26/11/24, 16/12/24, 21/01/25 and 27/02/25 between SPPA and HMRC: 1. Pre and post meeting electronic correspondence 2. Delegates hand written or electronic notes 3. Agendas for meetings 4. A copy of the at...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.3 s.4 s.7

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500460799
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

National Bus Travel Concession Scheme for Young Persons antisocial behaviour monitoring: FOI release

You asked for: 1. If there has been a rise in antisocial behaviour, on Stagecoach buses in East Ayrshire, since the introduction of the National Bus Travel Concession Scheme for Young Persons. 2. Is the Scottish Government actively monitoring instances of any antisocial behaviour linked to the National Bus Travel Con...

FOI not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence meetings s.2

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500464073
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Agri Environmental Climate Scheme - planting or replanting of hedges data: EIR release

You asked for how many metres of hedging has been approved but are not yet claimed? For this request, please include as much information on the beneficiaries as possible as part of yourresponse and thenumber of metres per beneficiary. Please only include information on applications that have been approved but are not...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) s.45 s.82 s.94 s.17 s.1 s.32 s.75 s.85 s.67 s.50 s.42 s.95 s.46 s.66 s.58 s.72 s.91 s.20 s.10 s.92 s.15 s.40 s.39 s.25 s.49 s.68 s.34 s.71 s.78 s.53 s.74 s.83 s.65 s.88 s.97 s.43 s.13 s.99 s.56 s.14 s.90

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: EIR/202500461586
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres: FOI Review

Orignal request: 202500448625 I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2024 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI 202500459137 review of 202500448625
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documents created by the Constitutional Futures Division with the phrase “fiscal transfer”: FOI release

From its inception to date, how many documents created by the Constitutional Futures Division include the phrase “fiscal transfer”? Please provide all of these documents.

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-11
Reference: FOI/202500459518
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on IT systems and external consultancy services since 2016: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of the £203 million spent on the IT system and external consultancy services since 2016. Specifically: The total amount paid to each external company involved in the system’s development, maintenance, and administration. An itemised list of the services provided by these external companies, distin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500459045
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Grants, Aberdeen City Council Funding, Expenses, and Plans: FOI release

1. What portion of the £1 billion in grants from the Scottish Government is allocated to Aberdeen City Council (ACC)? 2. How was the figure determining the amount of grants for ACC calculated? Is there access to an estimate explaining how this funding was determined? 3. What income is projected for ACC this year, and...

FOI not held 45 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17 s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500458665
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Salary queries for Aberdeen City Council employees: FOI release

1. What is the total amount paid in salaries to ACC employees for the last financial year? Period requested: 2023/24 financial year. 2. What is the total amount of bonuses and other additional payments (such as allowances and incentives) awarded to ACC employees? Period requested: 2023/24 financial year. 3. What perc...

FOI not held 45 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.6 s.17 s.1 s.20 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500458770
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Online media and marketing advertising budgets: FOI release

Please can you provide me with your spending for 2023-4 and 2024-5 on: * Print media advertising, broken down by newspaper or outlet; and * Online media advertising, broken down by platform, e.g. Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, etc.

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.27 s.33 s.33(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500459416
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Running costs for Low Emission Zones: FOI release

"Information on the running costs for Low Emission Zones, including any costs from 05/09/2024 to date (28/03/2025), and any information on estimated running costs per year please - ie. to request any update, up to today's date please, on the information previously kindly supplied in FOI ref 202400430183 which contained...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.6

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500459473
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Budgeted annual expenditure for public bodies and charities: FOI release

Please provide detailed financial data regarding expenditure relating to: 1. Quangos (Non-Departmental Public Bodies): Please provide annual expenditure data from 2015 to the most recent complete year on all Quangos funded directly or indirectly by the Scottish Government. Include both core funding and any additional...

FOI cost limit 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.25(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500459123
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Parliamentary Written Questions Communications, Drafts and Background Notes: FOI release

All written materials, dating from 1 October 2024 to present date, to and from Scottish Ministers regarding parliamentary written questions from Craig Hoy or Murdo Fraser. This should include, but not be limited to, draft responses for approval, background notes, adjustment requests or approval messages from Ministers,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/ 202500460147
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Suspensive condition to address outstanding Ministry of Defence objections for undetermined Section 36 applications: EIR release

Any and all materials/correspondence relating to the use of suspensive condition to address outstanding Ministry of Defence objections for currently undetermined Section 36 applications. This should include, but is not limited to, objections related to the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array and materials which have not been mad...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: EIR/202500460126
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service outturn costs provided by CalMac: FOI release

You asked for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service outturn costs provided by CalMac for each financial year from 2016/17 to 2024/25.

FOI released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.70 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500459558
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government's procurement activity with suppliers outside of Scotland: FOI release

The Scottish Government annual report on procurement activity set out that £16.6 billion was spent on procurement by Scottish public bodies in 2022/23, including £8.9 billion in Scotland. Procurement activity: annual report 2022 to 2023 - gov.scot Could you please provide a breakdown showing where the £7.7 billion aw...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.12

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500460794
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector