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

Transport Scotland record of bridge strikes: EIR release

Could you please provide a list of your bridge assets, along with their locations (latitude, longitude)? Do you keep a record of bridge strikes at the bridges? Do you have a record of these?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400444664
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings held by Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy: FOI release

In June 2024, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, Christina McKelvie, met with several groups. I’d like to ask for the minutes from these meetings, if not included please also provide who attended and how long the meetings lasted.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440194
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding drafting of written question asked in the Scottish Parliament: EIR release

All internal Scottish Government correspondence, involving civil servants and/or special advisers, discussing the drafting of the written answer provided by Gillian Martin to the following written question asked in the Scottish Parliament: To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact on its energy policy and s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400442029
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's meeting with Argentinian Ambassador: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from the meetings, analysis, from Angus Robertson's meeting with Argentina Ambassador Mariana Plaza on August 21 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441155
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary rape crisis centre meetings: FOI release

1. When Scottish Government Ministers last met with each of the 17 rape crisis centres in Scotland. 2. What the Scottish Government’s policy is regarding dedicated women-only spaces in rape crisis centres in Scotland. 3. What discussion the Scottish Government have had with all 17 rape crisis centres about the provis...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441562
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland HR and Payroll suppliers: FOI release

1. Please could you confirm the name of the supplier and the name of the solution used for HR and/or Payroll at Transport Scotland. 2. Could you confirm when the current contracts for HR and Payroll are ending. 3. Does Transport Scotland intend to procure for replacement solutions in 2025 or 2026.

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441549
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) review into Higher History marking: FOI release

A copy of all internal communication regarding the recent SQA review into Higher History marking. The time frame for this request is 1 Nov 2024 - present. This request includes files attached to emails, which should be included in the release. This request also includes records of any non-written communication such as ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440962
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

McCloud Sergeant online pension estimate calculator complaint statistics: FOI release

Since the introduction of the McCloud Sergeant online pension estimate calculators: 1. How many complaints have the SPPA received complaining that the calculators are inaccurate? 2. If there are complaints of this nature, could you tell me how many complaints were that the estimate was an over-estimate and how many w...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400444028
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

New Build Heat Standards and wood burning stove data: EIR release

The analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government which related to wood burning stoves and direct emission heating systems before introducing regulations in the New Build Heat Standards The estimated cost of the review of the NBHS The number of staff that were assigned to work on the review of the New Build Heat Stand...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.8 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400441564
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Figure for the size of the maintenance backlog in NHS Scotland’s estate: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government’s most recent working figure for the size of the maintenance backlog in NHS Scotland’s estate. 2. An account of how the figure in (1) was calculated. 3. Age of the input data for (1). 4. How long ago the calculations for the figure in (1) were made. 5. When the Scottish Government next in...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.5

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443402
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Capital transformation scheme savings: FOI release

Confirmation of how much of the ‘savings’ from previous budgets will be delivered through the new capital transformation scheme in 2026-27.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443720
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Connections Fund information: FOI release

The following information in respect of the Scottish Connections Fund 2024-25: 1. Judging Panel: Please provide a list of the names of all individuals who served on the judging panel for the 2024/2025 round of the Scottish Connections Fund. 2. External Input: Please provide a list of any organizations or individual...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441287
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Highlands & Islands Enterprise correspondence relating to the Cairngorm Funicular repairs: FOI release

Any documents or correspondence between the Scottish Government and Highlands & Islands Enterprise relating to the Cairngorm Funicular repairs between January 2023, when the funicular originally came back into service, up to the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440468
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Future of the Building a New Scotland papers briefing: FOI release

The Scottish Government today released correspondence with Business for Scotland under FoI. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202400435692/ In this release is a briefing for First Minister John Swinney dated 8 August 2024 which says the FM "is meeting officials following this meeting (16.15) to discuss the future...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441349
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Sewage spills in Scotland's waters: EIR release

1. Could you supply all correspondence held between the Scottish Government and SEPA about sewage in Scottish waters, specifically about the negative press surrounding this, from the last six months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes fro...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400441154
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Credit member information for the Police Pension Scheme: FOI release

1. How many former spouses who are now “ credit” members are effectively locked out the pension until aged 60 years whilst their spouse receives or will receive payment? 2. How many of these aforementioned ex spouses who are disadvantaged are female?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400444314
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Tree planting information: EIR release

1. Could you supply how much hectares of trees have been planted in Scotland in each of the last five years? 2. Could you supply any documentation held by your organisation about the commitment to increase tree-planting to 18,000 hectares, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, min...

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400442570
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Development and implementation of long covid services in Scotland: FOI release

1. Gap Analysis of Proposed vs Delivered Services A detailed analysis comparing what was proposed for Long Covid services in the documents referenced in FOI Reference 202400435489 (specifically Documents 15, 16 and Document 20 Annex D) with what has been delivered to date. This should include a breakdown of specific c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441615
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

National Social Work Agency Target Operating Model (TOM) information: FOI release

1) When did the work on the TOM for the National Social Work Agency first commence? 2) The current status - i.e as of 21/11/24 - of that work and which organisations, outside of the Scottish Government, have been involved to date? 3) A copy of the TOM document, as it existed in relation to the NSWA, on 24th June 2024...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442362
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Social Security Scotland overpayments for specific benefits: FOI release

In each of the last five financial years – including the current financial year up to the 1st November. Request for Information 1:- The total amount of overpayments for the Best Start Grants? Request for Information 2:- The total amount of overpayments for the Best Start Foods? Request for Information 3:- The total ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441377
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Evidence justifying remarks made about £1.5 billion extra from UK Government Budget: FOI release

Speaking on 3rd November 2024 on the BBC Sunday Show about the impact of the UK Government’s budget on funding for the Scottish Government, the Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee, said this: “There is £1.5 billion extra for this year, but there’s only £70 million of that is for capital spend, which creates some c...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442207
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Communications with Minister for Climate Action regarding Peatland Restoration: EIR release

1. All meetings that the Minister for Climate Action has held where skills in peatland restoration were discussed since his appointment. 2. All briefings related to these meetings. 3. All correspondence between Nature Scot and the Minister for Climate Action regarding peatland restoration and skills were mentioned.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400443076
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Consultation, drafting and publication of the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy document: EIR release

Who is responsible for the content located within the following document? By responsible i mean who created the content and what oversight is in place to ensure the content is accurate? https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2024/11/scottishbiodiversity-strategy-2045/documen...

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400443448
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Command & Control Application System: FOI release

Command & Control Application - System for logging jobs/calls and tracking resources ICCS Application - N/A Mobile Working Application(s) - Any applications crews on the road use to get information about jobs/mobilise to jobs Mobile Working Hardware - the hardware that the above runs on Airwave Handsets - the handset o...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400445180
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cost of First Minister's speech at the Royal Society of Edinburgh: FOI release

The total amount that Scottish Government paid to host the First Minister’s speech at the Royal Society of Edinburgh on 27 November broken down into a table to reflect specific costs such as catering, venue hire and merchandise.

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442782
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector