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

Bankruptcy restriction order (BRO) information: FOI release

1. On how many occasions, covering the period 1st October 2013 to the 30th March 2016, have the AiB "liaised closely" with Police Scotland in relation to an ongoing BRO investigation? 2. On how many occasions, covering the period 30th March 2016 to 31st December 2020, have the AiB provided the Crown Office and Procura...

FOI cost limit 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445601
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland list of bridge heights: EIR release

Thank you for the list of bridges. Do you maybe have the heights of the bridges available? This was a follow up question related to your recent correspondence reference 202400444664 in which you requested "a list of your bridge assets, along with their locations (latitude, longitude)"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202500447742
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training hours, expense and documentation: FOI release

Copies of documents referred to in our FOI 202400414331 which were contained in a document called ‘Scottish Govt championing inclusive cultures pre-work V4.pdf’. The documents requested are entitled: 1. Delivering Diversity 2. Grievance Policy 3. Diversity Objectives 4. Equality Outcomes Mainstreaming Report 2021 5. ...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.2 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445449
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Low Emission Zone correspondence and statistics: FOI release

1. How much in total has Transport Scotland/Scottish Government spent on installing Low Emission Zones in Scotland, with a breakdown of costs? 2. On May 9, Fiona Hyslop told the Scottish Parliament: "The number of licensed Glasgow City Council taxis reduced from 1,390 in May 2023 to 1,347 in January 2024. However, tha...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence meetings spending s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445382
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland and AECOM correspondence regarding Travel Demand Management Options Study: EIR release

How much did Transport Scotland pay AECOM to carry out a study into options for the Travel Demand Management Options Study, which was published on December 11? I would also like to ask for any correspondence between Transport Scotland and AECOM regarding the study.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445386
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government employee maternity leave statistics: FOI release

1. In each year since 2019/20, how many Scottish Government employees have been granted maternity leave? 2. In relation to Q1, what was the recorded legal sex of each of these people: e.g. male, female, etc?

FOI released 70 score 8 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500447130
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Undertaking of Aberdeen Route Upgrade report: FOI release

A copy of the appraisal referred to in Fiona Hyslop’s reply to written question S6W-32419, i.e. any final report provided to ministers following the process. Whether any company or organisation outside of the Scottish Government was commissioned to carry out the appraisal or part of the appraisal, and if so which.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445453
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Food Waste Management Process: EIR release

1. An account of the means by which the Scottish Government measures its own food waste and has measured it over the last decade. 2. An account of the means by which the Scottish Government measures food waste in Scotland and has done so over the last decade. 3. Volume, value, and carbon footprint of the annual food ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445785
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme statistics on individuals barred from working with specific groups: FOI release

You asked a follow-up question to request 202400444660, which concerned barring statistics. Your request was: "Thank you for your response which was as follows: 1. The total number of 'listed' individuals currently barred from working with children under the PVG Scheme. 1201 2. The total number of 'listed' individu...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500447170
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Effectiveness of UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) and Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

Any reports or other held materials which have assessed the effectiveness of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) and the Forestry Grant Scheme. Please also provide any communications made over the last three years which relate to this. Please include all communications channels used, including Whatsapp, and please include...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445998
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland costs to produce the A9 Dualling website: EIR release

The total amount that Transport Scotland paid to produce the A9 Dualling website (https://www.a9dualling.scot/).

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445383
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government staff training, attendance and standards of behaviour documentation: FOI release

In annex B of Scottish Government FOI response 202400442201, section 2, there is the following text: ‘Your manager will provide you with information on mandatory training, attendance requirements and standards of behaviour. Different procedures apply if you do not meet performance, attendance or conduct requirements w...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445566
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Diversity and Inclusion objectives for Scottish Government staff: FOI release

In reference to the FOI Response 202400442201, Annex A is a word document including the following text: “Having a diversity and inclusion objective is mandatory for all staff. As part of that you are expected to complete annual mandatory inclusive culture learning. Although this is not the sole indicator of performanc...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445589
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

A9 Dualling Programme public exhibitions costs: EIR release

The total amount that Transport Scotland paid to host its public exhibitions on A9 Dualling in Inverness, Aviemore, Dalwhinnie, Pitlochry and Perth from 14-29 February 2024, broken down into a table to reflect the main costs.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445633
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland A9 dualling website subscriber numbers: EIR release

How many subscribers does Transport Scotland have to the newsletter that results from its A9 Dualling website?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445634
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Work undertaken outside Lochaber High School, Fort William: EIR release

The following information with regard to the work being undertaken outside Lochaber High School, Fort William, under a Freedom of Information request. • Bear Scotland website states. “These measures seek to improve walking, cycling and wheeling facilities in the area, fulfilling the Scottish Government’s aims of makin...

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

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202500447061
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between the First Minister and newspaper editors: FOI release

The number and list of meetings the First Minister has had with newspaper editors since taking office, and for the minutes/notes from these meetings.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500447632
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on East Nethershield Woodland Proposals: EIR release

Based on the evidence recorded within the Case History and the recent denial by Scottish Forestry, that our Cabinet Secretary agreed with our MSP Mairi McAllan for Scottish Forestry Senior Management to meet the Community to discuss the detail of the serious Public Interest and trust issues presented and recorded durin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445244
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Inspiring Scotland meeting attendee list: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting where FM John Swinney met with Inspiring Scotland on the 27/08/24, along with who attended and how long the meeting lasted.

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445515
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Land and Nature Apprenticeships correspondence: EIR release

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.” 3. “All correspondence relating ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445710
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Social Security Scotland staff dismissal statistics: FOI release

In the Statistical bulletin – Civil Service Statistics: 2024, column G (“Headcount of all leavers from the Civil Service for the following cause: Dismissal”) of Table 42 (“Civil Service leavers by government department and leaving cause, from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024”) notes that 30 civil servants were dismissed f...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500446892
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Unique Scottish Government employees since 2015: FOI release

The total number of unique* employees the Scottish Government has had since 2015, cumulatively for each year from 2015 to present. *By ‘unique’ - you specified a person who is not another person, regardless of job or name history.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445573
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol policy: FOI release

The reason for my request is that I feel that I am being unduly taxed for living in my native country and see only negatives from the taxes, I hope your response will alleviate my concerns. how has the alcohol tax impacted our country in a positive and negative way please provide stats since inception to include succe...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400446135
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence, minutes, notes, briefings and internal correspondence, received, sent and written by the Scottish Government about funding the UNRWA, from between July 10 2024 and September 10 2024. 2. How much money has the Scottish Government given to UNRWA in last year, with a breakdown of how much, when and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445616
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Supporting Adoption: Vision and Priorities for Scotland Report specific funding information: FOI release

Regarding the funds (a) FASD Hub Scotland (b) Pathways Programme (c) ‘Supporting birth parents whose child(ren) have been permanently removed from their care’ Fund, and (d) Children, Young People and Families Early Intervention Fund that are all mentioned on page 17 of the ‘Supporting Adoption: Vision and Priorities fo...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445794
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector