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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22,922 matching releases

Strict climate change test specifications: EIR release

Appearing on the BBC Question Time programme on 6th February 2024, the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, said the Scottish Government’s position is that new oil & gas licences in the North Sea should only be granted if they are compatible with a strict climate change test. Please provide the specifications of the st...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500451996
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Royal Scottish National Orchestra lease agreement with Glasgow Life: FOI release

Current arrangement of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's (RSNO) lease agreement with Glasgow Life for the New Auditorium and services due to SDA Media ltd. 1. (i) "If the Scottish Government still claims its funding is not included in this lease agreement." 2. (ii) "The benefit to the public of tax payers money...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451710
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Drafting of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1. Any email communication or other correspondence between the Parliamentary Counsel's Office of the Scottish Government or any of its staff (including its Director, Andy Beattie) and Liam McArthur MSP, any person working for Liam McArthur MSP (including Dr Amanda Ward) and/or the Non Government Bills Unit of the Scott...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451768
Directorate: Parliamentary Counsel Office
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Summit of health and social care leaders information: FOI release

With regard to the summit of health and social care leaders held at Bute House on Monday, 3 February 2025, chaired by the First Minister, I request: 1. Any minutes, notes, or official records taken during the meeting, including direct or paraphrased comments made by the First Minister, particularly any reference to ha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.5 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500452061
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Justice budget information: FOI release

1. Total money in the 2023 and the 2024 budget allocated to Justice, please provide details of what money was allocated to Justice 2. Total money allocated to Legal Aid in the year 2023 and 2024 3. Breakdown of money allocated to criminal legal service and civil legal services and any other breakdown that is relevant...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.15 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451976
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Budget allocated to Scotland: FOI release

8. Provide a total number for the budget allocated to Scotland in 2023 and 2024 and how this was spent/allocated over all services in Scotland. 16. Provide how the remainder of the budget is being allocated across the services in Scotland.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451977
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council Barriers to Deployment Group agendas and minutes: EIR release

For the period 1st January 2022 - date, please provide all agendas and minutes for meetings of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) Barriers to Deployment Group.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500451992
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Ukrainian refugee queries: FOI release

How many displaced Ukrainian people have been welcomed into Scotland through the Super Sponsor Scheme? How many displaced Ukrainian people have been welcomed into Scotland through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme? How much funding has Scotland provided in aid to Ukraine every year since 2022?

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

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451092
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Timeline of the Misogyny bill: FOI release

An updated position on the timeline of the misogyny bill in particular, when this will be introduced.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451661
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Funding given to East Ayrshire Council for Additional Support Needs (ASN): FOI release

How much funding East Ayrshire Council has received from the Scottish Government to fund Additional Support Needs (ASN) within the area.

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

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451917
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Social media information from the Accountant in Bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Do you use a social media management platform? 2. If so, what tools do you use? 3. What is your annual spend on a Social media management tool? 4. What dates does your contract with your current supplier end (in the format of [month/year])? 5. Do you use a social listening / media monitoring platform? 6. If so,...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1)

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451126
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) correspondence regarding the First Minister's visit to the H100 project: FOI release

Any correspondence between SGN and Scottish Government officials and meetings in the lead up to John Swinney's visit to the H100 project on 04/02/2025. This should include emails, text messages, whatsapps, letters and minutes of any meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.39(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451356
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Free foot passenger travel data: FOI release

1. How many young people are currently eligible for free foot passenger travel on inter-island ferries in Scotland? 2. How many times has a young person used free foot passenger travel over the last five years (if possible, please split this up by year)? 3. What is the total cost of providing free foot passenger trav...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500452521
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Closure of the Queensferry Crossing documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent/received and internally, briefings, analysis, minutes/notes from meetings, about the Queensferry Crossing shutting due to ice, between November 15 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451602
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road maintenance funding formula: EIR release

Road Maintenance funding formula Please share any documentation, communications/emails or meetings where the multiplication of road length by number of roads was discussed. This includes but is not limited to Ministerial meetings/comms. I'm particularly interested any consideration around why the formula assumes a sin...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 8 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500449587
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Standard security arrangement queries: FOI release

Information regarding standard security arrangements by Scottish Ministers and James Callander and Son ltd (SCO 24779). Documentation on floating charge contained in charge SC02 4779 0019 created 28 April 2016 and registered companies house 18 May 2016. What was the Scottish Ministers involvement with this private com...

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.75 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451884
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Liquid sprayed on A96 at Keith during winter months: EIR release

1. What was the liquid being sprayed from the pavement tractor on 4.1.25 on Moss St, Keith? 2. Can I view the COSHH risk assessment for the liquid? 3. What streets are sprayed/treated in Keith over the winter months (November-March)? 4. What is cost of the liquid per square meter vs rock salt?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500454809
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Roadworks between Phantassie Roundabout and Bridgend at East Linton, East Lothian: EIR release

Regarding the roadworks between Phantassie Roundabout and Bridgend at East Linton, East Lothian which is narrowing the road surface to create a new, wider pavement/cycle path and apparently a new grass verge. Please provide information under the following headings: Budget What is the budget for this work and the sour...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451487
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Costs of the pilot shared space that was under development in St Andrew's House: FOI release

An updated breakdown of the costs of the pilot shared space that was under development in St Andrews House. I would like this to be broken down by each individual item with description and cost e.g. carpet -£X. If this work was undertaken by any third parties I would like to know the updated total costs payable to th...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451263
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Eid Mubarak celebration at Edinburgh Castle: FOI release

Correspondence held by the Scottish Government, including all sent/received and internal, briefing notes, minutes/notes from meetings, about the Eid Mubarak celebration at Edinburgh Castle, funded by the government, between April 1 and May 1 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 120 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202400432000
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Access to Information Rights in Scotland: FOI release

You set your request in context by referencing the Scottish Government’s response to the Access to Information Rights in Scotland consultation: Access to Information Rights in Scotland Response to analysis of consultation responses published in November 2023, noting the following commitments made by the Scottish Govern...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.6 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.36(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500450915
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Health and Social Care outturn spending: FOI release

Scottish Government's recorded final outturn spending amounts against each of its Level 3 categories for Health and Social Care, for each of the financial years 2019-20; 2020-21, 2021-22; and 2022-23.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500452765
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Payments and support to Scotland's salmon farming industry: EIR release

The following information regarding payments and support to Scotland's salmon farming industry: 1. For the period 2019-2024, please provide: - A detailed breakdown of all financial support, grants, and payments made to salmon farming companies - The total value of payments made under each support scheme or program - T...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500450923
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Bankruptcy Restrictions Order (BRO) application submission breaches: FOI release

1. On how many occasions, covering the period 1st October 2013 to 28th November 2013, have the AiB attempted to breach sub judice rules in relation to obtaining criminal evidence for a planned BRO application submission? 2. On how many occasions, covering the period 1st October 2013 to 28th November 2013, have the AiB...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence briefings

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500450985
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications exchanged with various organisations: FOI release

Any communications exchanged over the last five years with representatives of the following companies: SpaceX Neuralink xAI The Boring Company X Corp. Tesla

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451701
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector