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

Provision of catering services in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

1. The names of the bars and restaurants that are used by the Scottish Government officials at its various premises, offices and buildings and what are their names. 2. The names of the bars and restaurants that are accessible to the public at its various premises, offices and buildings and what are their names. 3. If...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400435396
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence and queries relating to HMP Glasgow: FOI release

1) Any and all correspondence relating to the design of the new HMP Glasgow. 2) Actions logged on internal Scottish Government systems in relation to HMP Glasgow. 3) The Scottish Government's risk register for HMP Glasgow. For clarity, correspondence includes, but is not limited to, emails, meeting minutes, WhatsApp ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending whatsapp s.12 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400435077
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Queries relating to the Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme: EIR release

A. How many households were helped by the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme in each financial year since and including 2016/17 and including the part year of 2024/25 B. How much money has been given to those households in each of the time periods referred to in A. C. How many applied and how many got turned down in each o...

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

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400434886
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland records of personal data breaches: FOI release

Under FOISA, I would like to request a copy of all internal records and/or logs of personal data breaches and vulnerabilities within the last 7 days. I wish to receive as full of an extract of these records as possible (considering that some elements may be redacted) including the nature of the breach, how and when it...

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

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400434846
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Community Languages Policy in Scotland: FOI release

1) I would like to know current policy on community languages in Scotland. 2) In particular do you provide Arabic tuition in Scotland for high schools alongside other languages such as European languages which seem to be the norm in Scottish high schools. 3) Do you also provide funding for such teaching subjects espe...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400435450
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence which relates to HMP Kilmarnock: FOI release

Since 17 March 2024 has the Scottish Government: 1. Met or spoken with the Scottish Prison Service to discuss the the nationalisation of HMP Kilmarnock? 2. If the answer is yes to (1), can you outline how many times the Scottish Government has met or spoken to the Scottish Prison Service to discuss HMP Kilmarnock? 3...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434814
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scots language speaking employees at Scottish Government: FOI release

How many Scots language speakers does the Scottish Government employ to publish Scottish Government publications in Scots. Please provide the total wage cost to employ Scots languages speakers at the Scottish Government, broken down into a table, to reflect the following financial years: 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24.

FOI unclear 50 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434693
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government expense on translating publications into Scots: FOI release

Total amount that the Scottish Government has spent on translating its publications into Scots, broken down into a table to reflect the following financial year: 2021-22, 2022- 23, 2023-24.

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434724
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Journeys using ITSO based cards or ITSO mobile application: FOI release

The number of journeys in Scotland using ITSO based cards or ITSO mobile application in the last year? This should be broken down by mode of travel – bus, tram or train and include the ITSO usage as a % of all travel.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434622
Directorate
Topic

Meeting between First Minister and Economics of Innovation and Public Value professor: FOI release

“All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, all analysis and all minutes/notes from the meeting between John Swinney with Mariana Mazzucato on September 16?”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400435086
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Consultation costs on Health and Agriculture: FOI release

‘The total cost to produce and analysis 61 consultations.’.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434532
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government domestic and international flight information: FOI release

Over the past 5 years (financial or annual, between 2019 and 2024 to date): 1. How many domestic flights were taken by a member of the Scottish Government for official purposes? 2. What was the cost of domestic flights taken by the Scottish Government? 3. How many international flights were taken by a member of the Sc...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.37

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400436381
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cost to produce and analysis the specific Rural Consultations: EIR release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? 1. Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). 2. Call for evidence: phasing out the use of cages in the gamebird and quail sectors. 3. Herring in the Firth of Clyde: setting the total allowable catch for 2024...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.7 s.9 s.20 s.11 s.21 s.25 s.27 s.31 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434447
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Placed Based Investment Programme (PBIP) funding and methodology of bids: FOI release

Information regarding North Ayrshire Council’s allocation from the Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP) in 2024/25. In particular, you have asked us to provide the following: “1. Confirmation of North Ayrshire's allocation from PBIB in 2024/25, including details of the funded project(s) 2. A copy of the completed ...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400436877
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Sponsorship of Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS): EIR release

Which Scottish Government directorates were involved, both directly and indirectly, in the sponsorship of WICS? How many civil servants were involved in the sponsorship of WICS?

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.22

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400435740
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Princess Alexandria Eye Pavilion (PAEP) temporary closure: FOI release

On 17 September 2024, it was publicly reported that the Princess Alexandria Eye Pavilion (PAEP) needed to close temporarily from Monday 28 October 2024 for building repair work. a) Please confirm whether this was the earliest date on which this need for closure was publicised. b) When did the Scottish Government firs...

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

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434745
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial visit to Hampden Park: FOI release

Information relating to Tom Arthur’s visit to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 25/5/24. Specifically, you asked for: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions he had during that visit regarding sport and investment. 2. All details regarding how Mr Arthur’s visit was arranged.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400436497
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government consultations spending: FOI release

'The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?' Community Wealth Building Consultation. Scotland's statutory debt solutions and diligence: policy review response. Becoming a fair work nation: and New Year's Day Trading for Large Retailers.

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434543
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Work and skills

The funding of Graduate Apprenticeships: FOI release

How many Graduate Apprenticeships you are funding? Profile over the last 2-3 years. What types of GA programmes are you funding? (Such as Business Management, data science etc)

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435964
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Rural Delivery Plan costs and queries: EIR release

“The number and total of staff who work on the Rural Delivery Plan, broken down by role/level, and year. The total cost spent on the Rural Delivery Plan so far, broken down by year and expense category. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documen...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435433
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Winter Fuel Allowance grant: FOI release

Could you please tell me through FOI, if Scotland received the monies in the 2024/25 block Grant to pay for the Winter Fuel Payments.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435771
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Expenses for production and analysis for specific consultations: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: (1) Pitch fee uprating under the Mobile Homes Act 1983 - Proposal to change from Retail Price Index to Consumer Price Index (7) Short Term Lets: Consultation on draft Licensing Order and Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434458
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Consultation cost figures: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Consultation on a fairer Council Tax Effective community engagement in local development planning guidance: consultation Disqualification criteria for councillors: consultation on updating disqualification criteria for localauthority members Local ...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434521
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

The cost to produce and analysis the consultations specified: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Building Regulations: Determining the principles for a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard: Stage 1 consultation Investing in Planning: a consultation on resourcing Scotland’s planning system Development plan amendment regulations: consu...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434529
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Drafts and correspondence on constitutional roles of law officers of Scotland report: FOI release

The draft of Mr McMillan’s commissioned report on the constitutional role(s) of the law officers of Scotland, including potential for reform, provided by Malcolm McMillan to Graham Fisher on 5th May; Any subsequent drafts of Mr McMillan’s report; Any comments provided by ministers or officials on the draft report of 5t...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17 s.25 s.38 s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434305
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector