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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7,795 matching releases

Petitioner expenses for Former First Minister case: FOI release

You asked for “In the matter of Salmond, Petitioner it has been reported that Scottish Ministers have paid to the Petitioner expenses in excess of £500,000. I request the account of expenses intimated on Scottish Ministers in respect of this matter.”

FOI withheld 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.2

Published: 2019-09-11
Reference: FOI/19/01939
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breakdown of the legal and court costs in Former First Minister case: FOI release

You asked for “A full breakdown of the legal and court costs paid by the Scottish Government to Alex Salmond. Please provide as much detail as possible with specific costs and how the cost was incurred e.g. legal advice, travel costs, food expenses or otherwise. ”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.2

Published: 2019-09-11
Reference: FOI/19/01941
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Child abuse in Scottish football correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Copies of any letters/emails sent by members of the public or stakeholders to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or the First Minister on the subject of child abuse in Scottish football or the convictions of persons for child abuse in Scottish football. Please limit to the time period 1 October 2018 t...

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

Published: 2019-09-10
Reference: FOI/19/01898
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SGRPID payments and complaints procedure: EIR release

1. Full reasoning as to why after three years the 2016 claim has still not been paid and why even at this late stage a payment date cannot be provided. 2. Full details of all available complaints procedures, including any provided by the EU, SGRIPD, RPA or the Scottish Government. 3. Copies of all correspondence, int...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2

Published: 2019-09-09
Reference: FOI/19/01903
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Firewall, anti-virus and Microsoft Enterprise questions: FOI review

1. Standard Firewall (Network) - Firewall service protects your corporate Network from unauthorised access and other Internet security threats 2. Anti-virus Software Application - Anti-virus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and othe...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.9 s.30 s.33(1) s.2 s.4 s.5 s.3

Published: 2019-09-09
Reference: FOI/19/01485
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fox hunting correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) on fox hunting in (a) 2018 and (b) 2019; FoI/19/01658 between Mairi Gougeon and Alison Johnstone MSP FoI/19/01657 between Scottish Government staff and Alison Johnstone MSP FoI/19/01656 between Scottish Government Ministers and Alison Johnstone MSP FoI/19/01648 to Nico...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.10(5) 18 attachments

Published: 2019-09-09
Reference: FoI/19/01648, FoI/19/01649, FoI/19/01650, FoI/19/01651, FoI/19/01652, FoI/19/01654, FoI/19/01655, FoI/19/01656, FoI/19/01657, FoI/19/01658
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, payments and expected payments: EIR release

1) Details of the full amount of money paid to date to the Aberdeen Roads Ltd consortium in relation to the contract for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), including dates and values for each payment made in 2019. 2) Details of any payments made to any other bodies in relation to the AWPR contract in 2018 an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-06
Reference: FOI/19/01902
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Allocation methodology and funding level for 1+2 Language Learning policy: FOI release

1) The Scottish Government's methodology for allocating funding to Local Authorities to support implementation of the 1+2 Language Learning policy. 2) The total level of financial resource allocated to each of the 32 Local Authorities in 2019/20, 2018/19, 2017/18 and 2016/17, ideally broken down by Local Authority.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2019-09-06
Reference: FOI/201900003245
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

A725 maintenance policy and road repair history: EIR release

“I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A725 Heading away from East Kilbride around the Blantyre area. Please see page 2 off approximately area of the damaged road now been repaired ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-09-05
Reference: FOI/19/01965
Directorate
Topic

Secondment vacancies in the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. How many secondment vacancies has the Scottish Government created/made available over the past three years 2019, 2018, 2017? 2. How many of these secondment opportunities were advertised publicly e.g. on the Scottish Government website, or other internet website? 3. How many of the above secondments (1) were fille...

FOI cost limit 40 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2019-09-03
Reference: FOI/19/01959
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Delays to introduction of Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: FOI release

a) All legal advice and or guidance on whether Sexual Harm Prevention Orders can be introduced in Scotland with conditions of residence attached instead of waiting for further legislation in the UK parliament. b) All information contained in documents and correspondence with regard to the delay in the introduction of S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-03
Reference: FOI/201900002897
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

The historic and current financing of Equality Network Limited (ENL): FOI review

Information related to to the historic and current financing of Equality Network Limited (ENL) by the Scottish Government and any and all additional funding to organisations and groups related or tied to Trans issues.

FOI clarification 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 32 attachments

Published: 2019-09-02
Reference: FOI/19/01084
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Instances and cost to the Public Purse of the FM's husband accompanying her: FOI release

To ask how many times in the past year (from today’s date) Mr Murrell has travelled in or on Scottish Government transport – cars, trains and planes. This information is not widely in the public domain. A total cost of Government funded air transport should also be included. Specifically, I’d like to know how many time...

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

Published: 2019-09-02
Reference: foi-201900003035
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

West Shetland Shelf Marine Protected Area (MPA) communication: EIR release

You asked for all communication between Marine Scotland, Scottish Ministers, Scottish Ministerial Offices and the JNCC regarding the West Shetland Shelf MPA, relating to the site’s ability to achieve its conservation objectives or activities which may have an impact on the site (regardless of whether this concluded imp...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.12 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-30
Reference: FOI/19/01880
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Autism Treatment Trust meetings with Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for 'Details of any meetings between Scottish Government (officials and/or ministers) and representatives of the Autism Treatment Trust and copies of any communications between Scottish Governments (officials and/or ministers) and representatives of the Autism Treatment Trust since 01/01/2015.

FOI released 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2019-08-30
Reference: FOI/201900003295
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Rural Finance (Scotland) Bill and 'No Deal' correspondence regarding agriculture: FOI release

You asked for: i) All correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates of meetings (internal and external), minutes of meetings (internal and external), briefings since 1 January 2018 between the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Scottish Government officials in specific relation to the Rural ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-28
Reference: FOI/19/01577
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

Abernyte Primary School closure correspondence: FOI release

You asked for copies of all responses sent to the Scottish Government by interested parties in relation to Perth and Kinross Council's decision to close Abernyte Primary School, which was subsequently 'called-in' by Scottish Ministers. You should note that the responses you have requested are considered to be represent...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.15(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-28
Reference: FOI/201900003103
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

LGBT inclusive education recommendations: FOI release

You asked for the Scottish Government’s response to three questions about the LGBT inclusive education recommendations. I have set out our response to each of your questions in turn. 1. Please outline the work done to prepare for implementation of the recommendations of the LGBTI Inclusive Education working group follo...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2019-08-27
Reference: FOI/201900003123
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Kelp harvesting - Fergus Ewing, Marine Scotland, and Crown Estate correspondence: EIR appeal

Copies of any correspondence since 2015 between Fergus Ewing, as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism, and Marine Scotland and the Crown Estate relating to proposals for kelp harvesting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-26
Reference: FOI/18/03511
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Where Scottish Futures Trust operational budget derived: FOI release

If the operational budget provided to Scottish Futures Trust by Scottish Government is derived from the block grant or some other source?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2019-08-22
Reference: FOI/19/01897
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Changes to State Pension age for women and WASPI Campaign correspondence: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence from the past year between the First Minister, Scottish Government officials, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People concerning changes to State Pension age for women and WASPI Campaign.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 91 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-21
Reference: FOI/19/00929
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister emails to Special Advisers using various accounts: FOI release

FOI-201900002906: How many emails received by Scottish Government special advisers from Nicola Sturgeon using any email address ending in "@gov.scot" or "@scotland.gsi.gov.uk" in June 2019. FOI-201900002907: The number of emails received by Scottish Government special advisers from Nicola Sturgeon while she was using a...

FOI unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-21
Reference: FOI/201900002906
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland - service design of Healthcare Professional Assessment Function: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide the agreed contract for the Service Design of the Social Security Scotland Desk Based and Face to Face Healthcare Professional Assessment Function.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.33 s.38 s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-08-19
Reference: FOI/19/01697
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Safer drug consumption room correspondence with UK Home Office: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence (including letters and emails) from the past two years between Scottish Government ministers / officials and the UK Home Office on the subject of a safer consumption facility/drug consumption room) in Glasgow.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FOI/19/01755
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Civil Service Code - "outside of work and in dealings with one another": FOI release

You asked for : I wonder if you would be able to clarify when the Code applies "outside of work, and in dealings with one another…” does that mean it applies outside of work, but while a person is carrying out their role as a civil servant? For example, if a civil servant were at home but “on-call” for work-related mat...

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FoI/19/01886
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector