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

Meetings with representatives of Persimmon Homes: FOI release

You asked for details of all meetings between representatives of Persimmon Homes and the Scottish Government between the 18th May 2016 until the 1st of January 2019, including: 1. The dates and venue of any meetings between the two parties 2. The proposed agendas for any meetings 3. The recorded minutes of any meetings...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-21
Reference: FOI/19/00330
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Deputy First Minister to Children’s Commissioner on No Safe Place report

You asked for a copy of the Deputy First Minister’s response to the Children’s Commissioner on the report No Safe Place: Restraint and Seclusion in Scotland’s Schools.

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2)

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00474
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Drawn down balance commercial loan to Fergus Marine Engineering Limited: FOI release

In relation to the commercial loan facility Scottish Ministers provided to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited in June 2018 you asked “how much of the balance of £13m has been drawn down as of 4th March 2019 and has any further direct funding of any method been made available to the Company as of the same date.”

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00606
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Compensation claims incurred on A82 with Transport Scotland: EIR release

1. How many compensation claims have been lodged with Transport Scotland for vehicular damage incurred on the A82 trunk road each year for the past 5 years? 2. How much money has been paid out in compensation for damages (incurred on the A82) each year for the past 5 years? To which you clarified the location on 25 F...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00548
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, questions regarding rail and ferries: FOI release

All correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport. How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? The minutes of all meetings between Christine Grahame MSP and representative...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00476
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Scotland - elective surgeries, patient concerns, elderly care: FOI release

You asked for the Scottish Government to provide you with answers to the following questions: 1. The process which the Scottish Government uses to ensure that policy with relation to the pre-requisites for elective surgeries is consistent across all NHS Boards in Scotland. 2. The process which is in place should ther...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.4 s.1

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00433
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Work Place Parking Levy - correspondence, reports and briefings: FOI release

All correspondence, internal reports and briefings relating to the 'Work Place Parking Levy' presented or distributed to special advisers, cab sec finance/transport/local govt and minister for public finance since draft budget statement Dec 2018

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00472
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Jamie Hepburn/Scottish Enterprise, McGill & Co related correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all email correspondence between Jamie Hepburn and Scottish Enterprise in relation to McGill between November 2018 and February 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-19
Reference: FOI/19/00392
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Potential funding and location of satellite launch site in Sutherland: FOI release

You originally requested the following: “Copies of all correspondence and communications from the last two years in which the potential funding and location of a satellite-launching station in Scotland is discussed, including sites in Sutherland and Shetland.” Following a short telephone discussion with myself on 07 F...

FOI already published 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.33 s.30 s.29 s.18 s.29(1) s.52 s.25 4 attachments

Published: 2019-03-19
Reference: FOI/19/00338
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Meetings between Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00443
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communication to ministers regarding workplace parking tax: FOI release

Letters or emails to Nicola Sturgeon, Derek Mackay or Michael Matheson regarding the workplace parking tax in 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00471
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Contractors involved with Aberdeen Western Periphery Route (AWPR): EIR release

I request a full list of all the main contractors, consultants, sub-contractors & suppliers that were involved with your Aberdeen Western Periphery Route (AWPR)

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4)

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00594
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Programme Gateway 0 reviews and health check: FOI review

Under FOISA, please provide copies of the three Social Security Programme Gateway 0 (Strategic Assessment) reviews (dated September 2015, March 2016, and November 2017) and the Agency Gateway Review Health check (dated May 2018).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00065 Review
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister US/Canada visit, participants, schedule, costs and outcomes: FOI release

Regarding the First Minister’s Visit to the US and Canada, you asked for: 1. Participants 2. Schedule and meetings including participants on both sides. 3. Any real actual signed agreements or memorandums of understanding. 4. Breakdown of cost to the taxpayer including hotel & airline costs and class of service

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00465
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence from Scottish Government to Nicola Sturgeon regarding Penrose Inquiry: FOI release

All correspondence from the Scottish Executive to Nicola Sturgeon regarding The Penrose Inquiry during the period 20th March 2014 - 20th March 2015.

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

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00457
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting with Scottish Council of Independent Schools regarding Non-Domestic Rates: FOI release

Please release the following documents in relation to the Scottish Government’s meeting with The Scottish Council of Independent Schools on 12 September 2018 regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill: 1) All briefings/prep documents/other papers for this meeting 2) Minutes of the meeting 3) Any subsequent notes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00542
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Various questions surrounding the expenses/financial repercussions of the case against the former First Minister: FOI release

1) What is the total costs the Government must pay Mr A Salmond 2) What were the total costs of legal advice used by you defending the charge 3) From which budget does this cost came from as it was unbudgeted? 4) Will any employee be made redundant due to this [unclear] cost - directly or indirectly 5) Will you continu...

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

Published: 2019-03-15
Reference: FOI/19/00501
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister’s visit to the United States and Canada: FOI release

Regarding the First Minister’s visit to the US and Canada, you asked for: 1. What was the full size of the party? 2. How long was the visit? 3. Was there a dedicated photographer? 4. What were the flight costs and ticket class of First Minister? 5. What were the accommodation costs and FM Costs? 6. What were the ...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-14
Reference: FOI/19/00466
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information relating to funding Transformation Low Carbon (TLC) Demonstrator: FOI release

I am looking to obtain information relating to the allocation and use of funding under the LCITP TRANSFORMATION LOW CARBON (TLC) DEMONSTRATOR – FUNDING 2017. A number of projects were awarded £43M in funding in 2017 by the Scottish Government LCITP team with each project bound by specific time restrictions to draw dow...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.33(1)

Published: 2019-03-14
Reference: FOI/19/00396
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Petition pertaining to compensation for those affected by Pluserix vaccine: FOI release

You asked for all information and correspondence held by the Scottish Government pertaining to petition PE01658, including correspondence relating to this issue between the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament’s Public Petitions Committee or any third parties.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38 s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-14
Reference: FOI/19/00496
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Compensation for Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and Balmedie to Tipperty: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) you have asked for the following: 1. How many landowners are eligible for AWPR compensation? And also for Balmedie to Tipperty? 2. How many claims have been made to date for each scheme respectively? 3. How many claims have been lodged in the Lands Tribunal ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-03-14
Reference: FOI/19/00335
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Warrant Instrument between Scottish Ministers, Ferguson Marine Engineering/Clyde Blowers: FOI release

Please provide a copy of the Warrant Instrument referred to in the Subscription and Shareholders Agreement between Scottish Ministers, Ferguson Marine Engineering (Holdings) Limited and Clyde Blowers Capital Fund III LP.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.33 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-14
Reference: FOI/19/00528
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

First Minister USA/Canada visit, aims, outcomes, budgeted and actual costs: FOI release

1. A full disclosure of the budgeted costs, and actual costs of the forthcoming visit by the First Minister and staff to the United States of America and Canada. 2. The specific aims, and hoped for outcomes of the trip.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2019-03-13
Reference: FOI/19/00337
Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Montrose Port Authority disposal licence: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the renew of the Montrose Port Authority disposal licence from 1st July 2017 until the present date. And clarified on 20th Septe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.10 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-03-12
Reference: FOI/18/02488 Review
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project documentation relating to Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation: EIR release

1. A copy of the report issued to MS-LOT (and SNH) by DRAGADOS/AHB, as specified in Sub-section 4.2 (Page 3) of the report headed Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation - Marine Mammals: Document AHEP-DRA-EMP-0003; 2. Copies of data/data summaries/evaluations of vibration monitoring as specified in Section 4.2 ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2)

Published: 2019-03-12
Reference: FOI/18/03699
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector