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

Documentation on splitting the Lord Advocate role: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about splitting the Lord Advocates role in two, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, reports, analysis and briefings, between April 1 2024 and September 1 2024? (If too much money, reduce time to April 1 2024 to June 1 2024?); and ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25 s.38 s.29 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434654
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) Scotland Bill production: FOI release

1. How many civil servants are currently working on the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill? Please provide this figure for each month since work on the bill began. Please also provide the salary band for each civil servant. 2. What is the total spend on civil servants relating to work on the ...

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400436025
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding peak rail fares: FOI release

Any correspondence from January 2024 to April 2024 inclusive regarding the reinstatement of peak rail fares between: Ministers and officials of Transport Scotland Between the offices of Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater and the offices of Humza Yousaf and Fiona Hyslop. The office of Fiona Hyslop and Transport Scotland...

FOI not held 70 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400432379
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

David MacBrayne Ltd (DML) Board Appointments: FOI release

"Was a public appointments panel or were public appointments panels involved in the process of reappointing (a) Ostergaard, (b) Macrae and (c) Ingram. If so, please name the members of the panel or panels relevant to each case. I hope these questions are clear and unambiguous".

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400437731
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Flood risk management spend: EIR release

1. “Can I ask how much of the £150m additional capital funding planned by the Scottish Government for flood risk management over five years from 2021/22 has been spent in total?” 2. “How much has been spent (outturn) for each year since and including 2021/22 and so far in the part year of 2024/25?” 3. “What is the bu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435346
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Glen Rosa and Glen Sannox vessels and Ardrossan Harbour: EIR release

1. Could you supply the current timetable for work to upgrade Ardrossan Harbour, and whether a new business case needs to be written for it? Could you also supply any analysis done on this work? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by Transport Scotland about delays to upgrading Ardrossan Harbour?...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.25 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: EIR/202400412198
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre communications: FOI release

All emails and communications to and from Chief Executive, Mridul Wadwha, and the ERCC board since 1 May 2024 until 18 September 2024.

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

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400432505
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scotwind Leasing Area N4 location: EIR release

“How has this area for wind farm development been located so close to the land, when every other area identified as part of this Scotwind process is much further offshore. I can only assume that it was located so close inshore at the request of one of the consulted bodies during the consultation phase. In any event, I ...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: EIR/202400435159
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications on implementing emergency spending controls: FOI release

In light of the recent announcement that Shona Robison instructed government departments to implement emergency spending controls, has the Scottish Government instructed any prior spending constraints or restrictions across government departments in the - Past 12 months - Past 24 months In the same time periods have ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400431937
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Costs to produce and analysis various consultations: FOI release

You asked for “The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Ending conversion practices in Scotland: consultation A Human Rights Bill for Scotland: Consultation British Sign Language National Plan 2023 - 2029 Consultation Ending the need for food banks: a draft national plan

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434497
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass): EIR release

“In relation to the Nairn Bypass (which is due to commence construction works relatively soon) how many tonnes of sand and gravel will be required as part of the overall construction supplies contracts? Also, what is the anticipated duration of the bypass construction period (eg four years, five years, etc).”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: EIR/202400434700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Individuals currently on secondment or loan to the Scottish Government: FOI release

Where an individual has a Scottish Government pass who is currently on secondment or loan to the Scottish Government, please state which employer they are on loan or secondment from. Please list all the employers that these individuals are on secondment or loan from, how many of them there are and why they are on secon...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400435560
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Expenditure for production and analysis for specific consultations: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Building standards enforcement and sanctions: consultation Pension Age Winter Heating Payment Equality Evidence Strategy 2023-25 consultation Public Sector Equality Duty review Building regulations - compliance and enforcements: consultation

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

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434452
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Building regulations - energy standards and associated topics - proposed changes consultation costs: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Building regulations - energy standards and associated topics - proposed changes: consultation - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

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

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434455
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Briefings and materials prepared for meeting of Education Secretary and Scottish Qualifications Authority officials: FOI release

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth recently met with SQA officials to discuss problems with the marking of Higher history. Please release under FOISA: Copies of all briefings, background or other materials prepared in advance of this meeting Confirmation of all attendees, including whether a separate minute taker was p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400430985
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Consultation costs for Suicide Prevention Strategy: FOI release

Consultation costs to produce and analyse: Suicide Prevention Strategy Development Questionnaire A new Suicide Prevention Strategy for Scotland

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434524
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Costs for production and analysis for specific consultations: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? (4) Consultation on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024: Statutory Guidance on Part 2 and 3, section 18 (8) Care Leaver Payment: Consultation on policy proposals (11) Reforming the criminal law ...

FOI not held 45 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.18 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434501
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Details of GreenPower (International) Ltd meeting: EIR release

1. Full details of the meeting held between GreenPower (International) Ltd and Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, on 23/09/2022, as outlined in the Scottish Parliament’s Lobbying Register. Please include all minutes taken, the date the meeting was set, any corresp...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434756
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Gaelic Speakers by Local Authority statistics: FOI release

How much it has cost to add Gaelic signage to emergency vehicles police, ambulance and Fire and other official vehicles; the percentage of the population who speak Gaelic in each region of Scotland; and who proposed this decision and for what reason?

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400436507
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: FOI release

"On 19th August Scottish Minister for Equalities, Kaukab Stewart, attended an event at the University of Glasgow to celebrate the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: Delivery Plan 2024-2026. Based on this, please provide the following information: 1. A copy of the full speech the Minister for Equalities delivered...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400432251
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Rocket Factory Ltd and SaxaVord Spaceport: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, policy analysis, about or from RFA UK (Rocket Factory Ltd) and SaxaVord Spaceport, between February 1 2024 and August 1 2024

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400432956
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Briefing notes on the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: EIR release

Briefing notes to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance ahead of their appearance at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on 27 September 2022, 24 January 2023 and 23 January 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400433582
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Grangemouth oil refinery communications: EIR release

Any discussions by Scottish Government officials and/or Ministers regarding a potential bidder for the Grangemouth oil refinery since (and including) 12 September 2024 (this should include, but not be limited to emails, whatsapps, texts, notes and minutes). Any conversations mentioning the MSP Michelle Thomson which ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: EIR/202400434083
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Tickets received for Taylor Swift concerts: FOI release

A list of Employees & Elected Members / Members of Parliament & Scottish Parliament & any other under your or guests of your remit who received tickets for the Taylor Swift concerts in the UK for her tour in the Summer of 2024.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400435991
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Briefing materials for launch of Joseph Rowntree’s Poverty in Scotland report: FOI release

In relation to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice’s attendance at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation Poverty in Scotland report launch, a copy of the briefing materials provided to the Cabinet Secretary in preparation for her appearance at the report launch.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400435415
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector