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

Detailed ground investigation report for A9 Dualling: FOI release

A copy of the report titled "A9 Dualling – Glen Garry to Dalraddy, Project 9 – Crubenmore to Kincraig: Detailed Ground Investigation Report", dated July 2020, including all its appendices and associated drawings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400431336
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of pupil equity funding: FOI release

A breakdown of Pupil Equity Funding from each financial year since it started, in an Excel sheet if possible.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430321
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme: EIR release

I am interested in the contamination of wildlife by poisons and have been made aware of the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme. I understand that SASA is responsible for these investigations in Scotland and will have access to the final analytical (chemical) reports for each suspected poisoning incident. I am there...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400431949
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

A725 central junction traffic light sequence: EIR release

The following in relation to the central junction on the A725 that has the A8 Eastbound on/off slip roads: how the traffic light sequence for the Right Signal in the Junction operates; and failing the above info being available, how the traffic light sequence for all lights in the Junction operate.

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

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400432270
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture air travel miles: FOI release

How many miles Angus Robertson has travelled by air since returning from Dublin on 26/07/2023, broken down by each individual trip.

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400413224
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Prison Design Capacity: FOI release

A list of which Scottish prisons are overcrowded A list of which Scottish prisons are not overcrowded

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400413668
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Trees planted across the motorway network in Scotland for years 2023 and 2024: EIR release

"The number of trees and shrubs planted or planned to be planted, and financial value of the contract to plant trees, across the trunk and motorway network in Scotland, for years 2023 and 2024. I am also requesting an indication of any future tree planting plans, if any exist."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: EIR/202400411949
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Creative Scotland and Open Fund for Individuals applications: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what day the Scottish Government was informed by Creative Scotland that the Open Fund for Individuals would stop accepting applications on 30th August 2024. 2. Please provide a copy of all data the Scottish Government has relating to its receiving and subsequently handling of a) the announcement b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430256
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Money spent on Scotland House Brussels: FOI release

How much taxpayers money went to Scotland House Brussels last year? Include all money spent on Scotland House by the Scottish Government including via funds paid to Scotland Europa by the Scottish Government or public bodies funded or directly controlled by the Scottish Government.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430828
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Spend and impact of the Child Accelerator Fund: FOI release

1. Information about how many people have been impacted by the Child Accelerator Fund, so in other words, what is the total number (or rough estimate) of people who have been impacted by the 9 different organisations that received funding through the scheme. 2. How much the Government has spent to date since the progr...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430639
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Mid-market rent housing developments funding: FOI release

1. A list of all mid-market rent housing developments, either new build or refurbishment, supported by Scottish Government funding, since the tenure type was introduced, including the following details: name of development address of development name of developer/RSL type of housing (e.g. flats, houses, etc) number of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430790
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Orkney Islands Council - Alternative governance considerations motion: FOI release

Any and all correspondence (including attachments and appendixes) which have been sent or received by Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers regarding the alternative governance considerations encompassed by the motion passed by councillors in Orkney Islands Council on 4 July 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430988
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funding awarded by the Equality and Human Rights Fund: FOI release

The Equality and Human Rights Fund supported organisations for a three period from April 2021. https://www.gov.scot/publications/equality-and-human-rights-fund-projects-funded/ Since that funding period ended in March 2024, has the EHRF awarded further funding to any organisations? If so, can you please provide a lis...

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400433829
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

The change of some Microsoft Office services through Glow: FOI release

In your request of 10th July you quoted a response to the following request for comment from Scottish Government, regarding the loss of some Microsoft Office services through Glow: “The loss of free Microsoft Office downloads is the result of an enforced change by Microsoft, announced in August last year. Since then, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400422097
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and UK monarchy: FOI release

Please share any communications exchanged between the government and the UK monarchy or their representatives from 21 February 2023 to the present date, which relate to: Laws and Legislation The Crown Estate Property or assets owned by the monarchy Crown consent Carbon emissions Deer Please include all communication ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400431736
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Risk Assessment for roadworks on the A92: EIR release

Sight of the Risk Assessment for the night works currently ongoing on the A92.

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

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400433110
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Oasis concert tickets purchased with Government Electronic Procurement Card: FOI release

How many Oasis tickets have been bought on a government credit card?

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400434315
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Electronic devices deployed by Scottish Government: FOI release

A number of questions included in an attachment. I have used the question tables that you submitted to provide you with the requested information.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.30 s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430929
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Meeting between Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS): EIR release

Minutes of the meeting between Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, and FLS on the week beginning 12/08/2024.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400429958
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence with the Welsh Government regarding policy of implementing 20mph speed limits: FOI release

"All correspondence between the Scottish Government (and their representatives) and the Welsh Government (and their representatives) dating from 01/01/2024 until the present day regarding the policy of implementing a 20mph speed limit on suitable roads that are currently 30mph. This should include and not be limited to...

FOI released 95 score 5 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400431393
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme claims and visits: EIR release

In relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme, under contract reference 23FGS74574. 1. Has Scottish Forestry visited the site of the woodland creation scheme since its last visit on 15 March 2024? If so, on what days and what was the purpose of each visit? 2. Has Scottish Forestry paid out any claims out of ...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4) s.10(1)

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: EIR/202400428946
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former Minister for Public Health and Sport's WhatsApp messages during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI Review

Original request 202400427867 MSP Mairi Gougeon's What's App messages from her Ministerial position during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400432336 Review of 202400427867
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Statistics on civil servant contractual arrangements to work from home: FOI Review

Original request 202400430184 Per government department, please tell me how many civil servants are earning more than £100,000 a year. Per government department, please tell me how many civil servants are currently only home working.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400433202 Review of 202400430184
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Elliot Bulmer documentation and money given to Eddi Reader: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from meetings, policy documents and analysis, which mentions or is from Elliot Bulmer, from the last six months? 2. How much money has the Scottish Government or its quangos or internationa...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400431121
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland's consultation response to ending conversion practises in Scotland: FOI release

All emails, messages, briefing papers and other documents since 1 April 2024 referencing the Law Society of Scotland’s consultation response to ending conversion practices in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400430196
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector