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

Parliamentary question costs: FOI release

How much does it cost in 2024-25 for Scottish Government officials to respond to one parliamentary question? How much did it cost in 2023-24 for Scottish Government officials to respond to one parliamentary question?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500452185
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Land and Nature Apprenticeships correspondence: EIR Review

Original request: 202400445710 1. “Notes of the Meeting between the Minister for Climate Action and the Minister for Further and Higher Education and Veterans on 11 December 2024.” 2. “All briefings given to Scottish Ministers on Land and Nature Apprenticeships since the election of John Swinney as First Minister.” ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450037 Review of 202400445710
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Environment and climate change, Public sector

List of new roadside rest areas on motorways and dual carriageways: EIR release

A list of the number of new rest areas for motorways and dual carriageways that Transport Scotland is currently considering.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450407
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documents relating to Glen of Rothes Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

Please could you send me copies of all documents relating to case reference 23FGS75494.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450693
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding allocated to Third Sector organisations: FOI release

How much funding has been allocated from the Scottish Government to the following Organisations, since the fiscal year 2021-22, with a breakdown by fiscal year. Scottish Women’s Budget Group Scottish Legal Complaints Commission Consumer Panel Competition and Markets Authority Consumer Scotland Children and Young Peopl...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450483
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Poseidon Report queries: EIR release

Copy of the Poseidon Report (PR) dated early December 2024. Covering correspondence submitted along with the report. Notes of any meetings, exchanges, and correspondence between Scottish Government Officials and SFO, SFPO, SPFA about the PR or economic link from the date of receiving the PR. Scottish Government formal ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500448207
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Third Sector funding allocated by the Scottish Government: FOI release

How much funding has been allocated from the Scottish Government to the following Organisations, since the fiscal year 2021-22, with a breakdown by fiscal year. Scottish Traveller Education Programme Article 12 in Scotland Children 1st Scottish Children's Reporter Administration Who Cares? Scotland NUS Scotland LEAP S...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450296
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Consultant costs for the A83 Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

The total amount that has spent to date on consultants on the A83 Rest and be Thankful, broken down into a table that lists each consultancy firm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500451605
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister documentation relating to Stracathro Hospital: FOI release

All briefing notes, speaking notes, emails and other written communication, including Whatsapp and text messages, to and from the First Minister relating to Stracathro Hospital between December 1 2024 and January 28 2025.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450433
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government funding allocated to the third sector: FOI release

Details of Scottish Government funding to a list of organisations, with a breakdown by fiscal year.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450290
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Third Sector Funding allocation: FOI release

How much funding has been allocated from the Scottish Government to the following Organisations, since the fiscal year 2021-22, with a breakdown by fiscal year. End Conversion Therapy Scotland Stonewall Scotland Equality Network Scottish Trans Alliance LGBT Youth Scotland JustRight Scotland Age Scotland Coalition for ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450286
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Spend on the Housing (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

The total spent developing the Housing (Scotland) Bill so far.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450440
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Third Sector Funding: FOI release

Details of Scottish Government funding to a list of organisations, with a breakdown by fiscal year.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450300
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Allocation of Third Sector funding: FOI release

Details of Scottish Government funding to a list of organisations, with a breakdown by fiscal year.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450287
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Government allocation of funding to third sector: FOI release

Details of Scottish Government funding to a list of organisations, with a breakdown by fiscal year.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450304
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Government office equipment spend: FOI release

In each year since 2019-20, including the current year to date, how much has the Scottish Government spent on office equipment. Please break this down into relevant categories like: stationary, furniture, IT equipment etc.

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450646
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) contracts: EIR release

Please could you provide all FGS contracts either signed or pending being signed, with the Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund, the Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund 2, or any other entity associated with Apex Fund Administration (Guernsey) Limited, MJ Hudson Fund Services Guernsey Limited, Saffery Champness Fund Servi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500451428
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland's contract with AISIN Roadtrace: FOI release

I read online that Transport Scotland were using a product called AISIN Roadtrace to try to predict accidents/plan for road safety. Under the freedom of information act, I would like to understand how this product has been used in road safety planning by Transport Scotland. I would also like to know for how long Tran...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500453395
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act and Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act criminal offences data: FOI release

1. Since coming into effect, the number of people, by month, convicted of a criminal offence under the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act. Of these, the number of who received a custodial sentence. Of these, the number who received a community sentence. Of these, the number who were fined, total value of fines...

FOI not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500453640
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish International Development Association Head of Policy and Communications appointment: FOI Review

Original request 202500446733 1. When the Scottish Government first became aware of the Scottish International Development Association’s appointment of Patrick Grady to the role of Head of Policy and Communications. 2. The initial response the Scottish Government drafted up for responding to press queries about this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450926 Review of 202500446733
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Police Pension Remediable Service Statement (RSS) queries: FOI release

1. Since 01 April 2022, how many Police Officers retiring from Police Scotland were/are subject to the pension remedy. 2. Since 01 October 2023, how many of those retired officers have been issued with an RSS. 3. How many retired officers are still waiting for their RSS to be issued. 4. What penalties are in place f...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.3

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500452778
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Freedom of Information publications and reasons for non-publication: FOI release

A full list of all FOISA request reference numbers for 2021-2025 including the date of publication of the response on the Scottish Government Website, and a separate list of all FOISA publications which have been responded to by the requestor but not published and the reason for nonpublication.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450423
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Defect data for the A78: EIR release

I’m contacting you to obtain a freedom of information report, into know reported defects on the A78 road that maintained by Amey. Unfortunately my car has suffered pot hole damage on the same section of carriageway twice now in a two year period. Areas of concern I’m looking for reported defects is from Kilwinning head...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500454231
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy Restriction Order (BRO) application information: FOI release

1. On how many occasions, covering the period 1st October 2013 to 30th September 2014, have the AiB provided unsecured creditor(s) with confidential information (via email) relating to a court submitted BRO application? 2. On how many occasions, covering the period 1st October 2013 to 30th September 2014, have the AiB...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-02-26
Reference: FOI/202500450211
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Marine Protection Vessels (MPVs) inspections: EIR release

1. Any documents describing the current procedure for selecting vessels for random inspections (at sea or in port) by the Directorate's fleet of Marine Protection Vessels (MPVs). 2. A list, in .csv format, of all random inspections carried out by MPVs since 1st January 2022 to the date at which you process this reques...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-26
Reference: FOI/202500449742
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector