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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21,864 matching releases

Lead Partner Events slide presentations: FOI release

The slide presentations used at all Lead Partner Events for the ESF and ERDF programmes since 2016.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400419489
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme official decision document: EIR release

The official decision document detailing what is included in the scheme…I specifically request an official document outlining the decision made by the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliament, duly signed by the appropriate authorities.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400419383
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Positive masculinity correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all briefing notes and minutes from meetings held by the Scottish Government, about positive masculinity, from between February 1 2024 until the date of this FOI. Could this include any correspondence sent and received by the government about this issue, not including internal correspondence?

FOI cost limit 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400418894
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

National Acquisition Programme data: FOI release

1. Out of the National Acquisition Programme, how much of the £60m announced in July 2023 has been spent and how many homes have been put back into use due to it? 2. Out of the extra £80m announced in April 2024, how much of it has been spent, and how many homes have been brought back into use? https://www.insidehousi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400419977
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Funding allocated to proposed fencing of M8 West Street area: FOI release

The following information for the current financial year: 1. An overview of Transport Scotland's total budget, areas of spending, and the percentage of spending each area comprises. 2. The value of and breakdown of all contracted services with Amey Consulting. 3. Any existing risk assessments and reports regarding e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420679
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Record of Ministerial decisions by former Minister for Drugs an Alcohol Policy: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Elena Whitham? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months. For reference, request 202400410545 asked: Further to 202400408757, would you please provide the number of decisions recorded on eRDM for the above minister, per...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400421328
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition meeting with Sanjeev Gupta minutes: FOI release

Meeting minutes for this: The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition met Sanjeev Gupta on 27 March 2024.

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

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420374
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

European Structural Fund (ESF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) document: FOI release

The document ESF and ERDF programme performance against the operational programmes, as at September 2019, was published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/esif-programme-monitoring-committee-meeting-november-2019/ But no subsequent versions of this document appear to be available. Please provide all subsequent ver...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420611
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Budget for the First Minister’s visit to Germany: FOI release

Regarding the First Minister’s visit to Germany (202400419244), can I ask what budget that would come out of?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400423097
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

European Social Fund programme audit issues: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s 2018-19 consolidated accounts include the following statement: “The European Social Fund programme within the ESF is currently in 'pre-suspension' status due to audit issues identified during a 2018 audit. As a result the Scottish Government is not yet in a position to have these claims refun...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420729
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Mayor of Greater Manchester correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government that mentions Andy Burnham, or is from/to Andy Burnham, plus minutes or briefings which mention him, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420926
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Attendance at the summit for national leaders’ partners in Istanbul: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings or any documents relating to Nadia El-Nakla's attendance at the summit for national leaders’ spouses in Istanbul in November.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400393320
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ministerial Roundtable on Spiking: FOI Review

Original request 202300384168 1. The dates of all the meetings of the ministerial roundtable on spiking. 2. Who attended these meetings. 3. The agenda, minutes and any supporting papers discussed at the meeting. 4. Please can you also provide any ministerial briefings on spiking for the last three years. 5. Please...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.5 s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400393148 Review of 202300384168
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cost of First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's trip to Germany for the Euros: FOI release

How much of taxpayers money was used by John Swinney, Angus Robertson et all to go to Germany for the Euros.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.39(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400422831
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Grangemouth flood protection scheme: EIR Review

Original request 202300387850 1. A copy of the Scottish Government independent technical review carried out by Mott MacDonald on the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme. 2. A copy of the comments by the Grangemouth Flood Protection Project Team to Scottish Government on this final report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400392172 Review of 202300387850
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister's trip to Germany and Euro 2024: FOI release

So what official business was he there for? Very strange that a failed First Minister of devolved assembly happened to be in Germany at the same time as a football game!!! But attending a Scotland football match so who paid for that ticket? Also you spelled something rong###.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400423100
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Data costs incurred by Former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care of Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300384550 Correspondence (including WhatsApps, phone calls, text messages, emails and meetings) related to roaming charges racked up by Michael Matheson.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300389191 Review of 202300384550
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former First Minister correspondence on Gaza: FOI Review

Original request 202400393608 1. On the 17th October 2023, Humza Yousaf, during his speech to the SNP conference in Aberdeen, called on the UK Government ‘To support the medical evacuation of injured civilians in Gaza’. As SNP party leader, he said, ‘Let me be clear, Scotland is ready to play her part and our hospital...

FOI clarification 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400402356 Review of 202400393608
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Home Analytics Data: FOI Review

Orignal request (202300390063) Unique Property Identification Number House Number Street Name Town / Locality City Postcode House Landlord House Type (End, Mid, Semi, Detached, Flat, Maisonette etc) Bedroom Sizes Fuel Type House Property Types (Traditional / Non-Traditional) Block information (Who owns what no names j...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400398115 Review of 202300390063
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

The sale of public land surrounding Carbisdale Castle in Sutherland: EIR release

Please provide evidence of community consultation, expressions of community support and advice which confirms the sale met relevant criteria outlined in the Public Finance Manual.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400404920
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

All information relating to a forestry application FPA-11321 for the area of land west of Eglinton House, Kilwinning: EIR Release

All information relating to a forestry Application for the area of land west of Eglinton House, Kilwinning. The felling Application number is FPA-11321. The information required is as follows: 1. All email correspondence associated with the forestry application. 2. All hard copy letters issued associated with the fore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400425874
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023: EIR release

1. All correspondence, sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen and/or HM the King, including the monarch's legal representatives, regarding the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 and the application of crown consent to that bill in line with rule 9.11 of standing orders...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202300381672
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023: EIR Review

Original request 202300381672 1. All correspondence, sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen and/or HM the King, including the monarch's legal representatives, regarding the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 and the application of crown consent to that bill in line wi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.1 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400392273 Review of 202300381672
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

XL Bully dogs - destruction, compensation applications, exemption certificates: EIR Release

How many XL Bully dogs have been put down since the Scottish Government introduced new guidelines on February 23, 2024? How many applications for compensation have been received by the Scottish Government since February 23, 2024 to a) cover the costs of euthanasia b) compensate for the loss of the animal? How much comp...

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

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400423056
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Potential purchase from Sealease Ltd of Hong Kong: FOI Review

Original request 202300362586 Copies of all emails and other communication relating to the potential purchase of a 60m catamaran from Sealease Ltd of Hong Kong, through 2020 and 2021. This should include all internal Transport Scotland communications, as well as those to and from Transport Scotland and its partner age...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.5 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300375309 Review of 202300362586
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport