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

Statistics of Public Bodies in Scotland: FOI release

1. How much the Scottish Government has paid to organisations know as quangos over the past six financial years; 2. To break this down to a figure per year (for this financial year, to use the figure to the date we received this application); 3. A figure as to how many of the ‘quangos’ the Scottish Government support...

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400442732
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Entrepreneurial Education Pathways funding: FOI release

1. What budget was allocated to the Education Pathways fund and what budget was allocated to the Enterprise Pathways announced for 2024-25? 2. What was the date for each of the funds first submitted for approval . What date was the budget for each of the funds approved and what date were the funds finally signed off a...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400439363
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding emergency spending controls: FOI release

On December 11, 2023, the then-Deputy First Minister wrote to each Cabinet Secretary with regards the Path to Balance and budget constraints. Could you please provide the response give from each Cabinet Secretary to the then-DFM, please? In September this year, Shona Robison wrote to each Cabinet Secretary outlining n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400438634
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Council of Jewish Communities documentation which references Gaza and Israel: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, all analysis, all minutes/notes from meetings, from/to or about the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities, between May 1 2024 and August 30 2024, which reference Gaza and Israel.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400438591
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Road accident statistics: FOI release

The number of road accidents that have taken place on the roads listed bellow from 13/5/21 until 31/10/24 and a breakdown between fatal and non-fatal accidents. A1 A75 A77 A82 A83 A9 A90 A96 M8 M9 M80

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400438788
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

De-trunking of the B7078: EIR release

I am looking for colour copies of the de-trunking order/s and plans, and any other relevant associated formal documents, relating to the de-trunking of the B7078 at Lesmahagow which I understand followed the completion of the M74 motorway. Specifically, I am looking for documents relating to the section of the B7078 wh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400439087
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Estimated impact of Long Covid on Scotland's economy: FOI release

The following information specifically related to the economic impact of Long Covid on Scotland: 1. Copies of final, or draft, reports, assessments, or studies conducted by or for the Scottish Government that estimate the economic impact of Long Covid, including loss of productivity, workforce reduction, and healthcar...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-14
Reference: FOI/202400435107
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister's statement on business rates: FOI Review

Original request 202400440104 The Scottish Government’s calculations/justifications/statistics for John Swinney making the following claim at First Minister’s Questions on 7 November 2024: Swinney: ‘On business rates, we have of course the most comprehensive small business scheme of business relief, which for the hosp...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-01-14
Reference: FOI/202400444027 Review of 202400440104
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government publications and requests: FOI release

From 1 January 2023 to present, copies of all reports which the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government had discretion over publication, was given the option of publication, and declined to publish. Along with this, please provide communications relating to this decline to publish. From 1 January 2023 to p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400437558
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Diversion of A75 traffic onto local roads during roadworks at night: EIR release

All information related to the assessment of the effect on the safety and amenity of local communities during the night from the diversion of trunk road traffic off the A75 and in particular to the A747, the B7085, the A714 and the B7005 through Auchenmalg, Port William, Whauphill and Bladnoch. I have directed this to ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438956
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme: EIR Review

Original request: 202400435124 I would like to make a Freedom of Information Request to the Scottish Government linked to the Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme. In November 2023 the Scottish Government while fulfilling its duties under The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and in particular its duties un...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438326 review of 202400435124
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding proposal to extend Edinburgh Trams route: EIR release

All correspondence that Fiona Hyslop and her advisors have received and sent regarding the proposal to extend Edinburgh Trams via the Roseburn path from 24 February 2024 to date.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400437901
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy Climate Week NYC itinerary: EIR release

You asked for "the full itinerary of Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Gillian Martin, and her accompanying officials and special advisers for Climate Week NYC in September 2024; all briefings given to Ms Martin for events, meetings, calls and media engagements during the trip; and all minutes, notes an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 85 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400439360
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government employees who reside outwith Scotland: FOI release

The number of Scottish Government employees who reside outwith Scotland and break this figure down by country of residence.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438408
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Teacher Retention and Turnover Rates: FOI release

1. Teacher Retention and Turnover Rates: Data on teacher retention rates and turnover (attrition rates) in Scotland from 1st January 2018 to the present, broken down by: Permanent teachers Fixed-term teachers Supply teachers 2. Reasons for Leaving the Profession: Any available reports, analysis, or data that identi...

FOI unclear 75 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438390
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Animal use under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (ASPA) 1986 under the Establishment Licence for Marine Scotland: EIR release

For the years 2022 and 2023, re Animal Use under ASPA 1986 under the Establishment Licence for Marine Scotland 1) May I have the number of scientific procedures undertaken and split between species during each year. 2) For each year could you please provide a numerical breakdown of the severity classification for pro...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.9

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: EIR/202400438174
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Government Justice and Legal Directorates on Law Officers role report: FOI release

1. All correspondence between officials in the Scottish Government’s justice and legal directorates and Malcolm McMillan, including to Mr McMillan’s Hotmail account, on or after 29th May 2024; and 2. In particular, even if the content of a particular item of correspondence is exempt under Freedom of Information corres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438493
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence on the cancellation of former First Minister's speech: FOI release

How much did it cost to cancel Humza Yousaf's independence speech on April 26 and could you supply all email correspondence and briefings held surrounding this cancellation, as well as a breakdown of costs?

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438810
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Data collected from Caledonian Oyster Company survey: EIR release

i) I would require the data for the whole survey, not just two days of it. ii) Please could you also provide the raw data for all surveys that have been carried out at the farm since 2015. iii) I would also request all raw data for all surveys that pertain to or have found dvex carried out in Scotland since the first...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.7 s.6(1) s.9

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400435166
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence on future viability of Young Enterprise Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all communications from October 2024 involving the economy secretary, and/or officials in the directorate she oversees, in which there is discussion about funding bids and/or future viability of Young Enterprise Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438490
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government and Unison: FOI release

1. Could you supply minutes/ notes from all meetings between the Scottish Government and COSLA from the last three months, plus all briefings prepared for these meetings? 2. Could you supply minutes/notes from all meetings between the Scottish Government and Unison from the last three months, plus all briefings prepar...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438910
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scotland’s National 20mph Strategy funding: FOI release

I’m looking to gather information with regards the accident statistics on Scottish roads. In particular I’m looking to find out the reduction of accidents injuries and fatalities in areas that have introduced 20mph speed limits to see what improvements have been made. I’d also like to enquire what money has been spent...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438171
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between COSLA and the Flood Risk Management Working Group: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group from April 2024 to today’s date.

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

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438444
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS Scotland ill health retirement application statistics: FOI release

1) The number of ill-health retirement applications across NHS Scotland for the calendar years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. a) The number of successful ill-health retirement applications across NHS Scotland for the calendar years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, ideally for each board. b) The number of failed ill...

FOI unclear 75 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400439813
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Planning decision appeal statistics: EIR release

I would like to ask the following: 1. In 2023-24 and 2024-25 to date, how many planning decisions were appealed to Scottish Ministers? Please provide as much detail as possible. 2. In relation to Q1, how many of those appeals resulted in the original planning decision being overturned. Please provide as much detail a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: EIR/202400439633
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector