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

The reimbursement claims which the Scottish Government will submit to the European Commission (EC): EIR Release

In the Scottish Parliament on 26th June 2024, the following exchange occurred: Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con) I will try again to get an answer to the question that was posed by my colleagues and has been avoided by the Deputy First Minister. I will put it really simply: how much of the €136 million that was no...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400423249
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics: FOI release

Age and gender breakdowns for some of the figures presented within Tables A12 and A4 of the Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2023-24 Accredited Official Statistics, specifically: cyber threats and extortion crimes (Table A12) and, recorded crimes of threatening to disclose/disclosure of intimate images (Table A4).

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420748
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Gender neutral toilets and dinner prices in schools: FOI release

1. Could you provide all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, internally as well, analysis, briefings and notes/minutes from meetings, about gender neutral toilets in school, from the last three months? 2. Have you got a list of all schools with gender neutral/mixed toilets and if s...

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

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420608
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

A75 safety upgrades 20mph rollout: FOI release

1a. Has the national delivery sub group now discussed required funding with LA representatives? b. If the response to 1.a. is in the affirmative what is the outcome regarding LA funding to assist in implementing their 20mph roll out before the end of 2025? 2. We note from your formal response letter dated 13 October ...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400421972
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) capability for vessels 801 & 802: EIR release

Does the Scottish Government plan to maintain an operational LNG capability for Vessels 801 & 802 throughout their planned service life (please specify duration), or for a minimum initial operational service period (advise period, if applicable)? Please specify which Scottish ports will be provided with a maintained LN...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400411414
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) capability for vessels 801 & 802: EIR Review

Original request - 202400411414 Does the Scottish Government plan to maintain an operational LNG capability for Vessels 801 & 802 throughout their planned service life (please specify duration), or for a minimum initial operational service period (advise period, if applicable)? Please specify which Scottish ports will...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420156 review of 202400411414
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Draft Climate Change Plan correspondence: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence covering the period January 2023 to December 2023 between ministers, advisers, civil servants and external parties that mentions a delay to the Scottish Government's upcoming Draft Climate Change Plan."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400393479
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Draft Climate Change Plan correspondence: EIR Review

Original Request 202400393479 “A copy of all correspondence covering the period January 2023 to December 2023 between ministers, advisers, civil servants and external parties that mentions a delay to the Scottish Government's upcoming Draft Climate Change Plan.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400399120 Review of 202400393479
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Calls for a public inquiry into child abuse in Scottish football: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence, sent and received by the Scottish Government regarding calls for a public inquiry into child abuse in Scottish football between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. All briefings and notes prepared for ministers regarding calls for a public inquiry into ch...

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

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300379483
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Rural crime and the Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime: FOI Release

1. In response to the recent reported rise in the cost of rural crime in Scotland, has the Scottish Government engaged with Police Scotland on this matter? 2. In response to the recent reported rise in the cost of rural crime in Scotland has the Scottish Government engaged with any of the other members of the Scottish...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400426064
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Muckrach Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR Release

All information of the Muckrach Woodland Creation Scheme since April 27th 2024. This includes all emails, phone calls or any meetings with Savills, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Scottish Government Ministers, NatureScot and RSPB (sent or received).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400422902
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Northern Isles route vessels: FOI Release

In line with Freedom of Information Legislation, I would be grateful if you could comply with the following request. Over the past 5 years (broken down by year) how many used commercial vessels has Transport Scotland investigated as a possible purchase or contracted additional vessel on the Northern Isles route (Aberde...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400423675
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Events held by the Scottish Government international office in Beijing: FOI release

The number of events held by the Scottish Government international office in Beijing since its creation. A breakdown of the cost of each of these events, including food, drink and entertainment.

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400412068
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Health capital investment correspondence and briefing packs: FOI release

1. All correspondence to and from Scottish Ministers from January 1st 2023 to present date relating in any way to health capital investment. 2. All correspondence to and from Scottish Ministers from January 1st 2023 to present date relating in any way to the Sportscotland budget and/or the Active, Healthy Lives budget...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300389339
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Chief Executive signing off freedom of information requests: FOI release

Request for information 1: A copy of the email or emails that was sent from David Wallace in reply to the email request for feedback/comments/clearance concerning FOI 202300380993. Request for information 2: The copy of the email or emails that was sent TO and FROM David Wallace for feedback/comments/clearance concern...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400392901
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COP28 conference meetings and Former First Minister meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey: FOI release

Documents containing all internal and external correspondence concerning the meetings of Scottish Government officials, representatives and ministers with the officials, representatives and ministers of foreign countries during the period of the COP28 conference in the United Arab Emirates, which took place from 30th N...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.32 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300389881
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding applications by LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI Appeal

The funding application/s made to Scottish Government by LGBT Youth Scotland for the past 3 years. A breakdown of the funds awarded and any information on proposed future funding as well as copies of the funding agreements that LGBT Youth Scotland agreed to when they accepted the grants.

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

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300355127 - Appeal
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Valuation of the main Lochaber Smelter security asset: FOI Review

Original request 202300385648 “1. The figure for the financial difference in the valuation of the main Lochaber smelter security asset held by the Scottish Government between 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial years (i.e. -£30m) 2.Any internal correspondence amongst those within the Strategic Commercial Assets Division, i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300391456 Review of 202300385648
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence on National Treatment Centres: FOI Review

Original request 202300382494 "I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 April 2023 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.”

FOI already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI 202300386871 Review of 202300382494
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Mobilising Private Investment in Natural Capital: EIR Review

Original request (202400396323) Please could the Scottish Government provide: Q1: The tender documents for this report. Q2: The price stated in the tender document that the Scottish Government was willing to pay for the report to the organisation(s) awarded the contract. Q3: The actual amount paid for to the Financ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: EIR/202400401391 Review of 202400396323
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding BAE Systems: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about BAE Systems between November 1 2023 and February 1 2024, including correspondence with or about them, minutes/notes from meetings with them, briefings prepared about them or analysis?" On 20 August 2024 we sought some clarification from you regar...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400425207
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Import, transportation and release of game birds during last bird flu outbreak: EIR release

Please share any communications received by the Scottish Government in the last year in which concerns were expressed about restrictions on the import, transportation and release of game birds during the last bird flu outbreak.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400426356
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Wind farms in Orkney: EIR release

Regarding Wind farms in Orkney - Quanterness, Hoy and Faray. "Can you please provide a list of the Ministers involved in the decision and the minutes of the discussion leading up to them being approved?"

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400395830
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

NHS Scotland Pride Badge initiative: FOI release

the identity of the employee/minister responsible for signing-off the project and who authorised the launch a summary of the project, including costings, outcomes set for success, data gathering and handling arrangements, overall timetable, and plans for project evaluation a copy of the circular distributed to all Heal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400424571
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Child Poverty Cumulative Impact Assessment analysis: FOI Review

Original request (202400411154) You asked for information relating to the Child Poverty Cumulative Impact Assessment that was published on 28 February 2024.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400414187 Review of 202400411154
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector