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

Data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive: EIR Review

Original request (202400403446) Can you please provide all data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive (5 years), ideally on a per trawl basis, and including catch location, date, (ideally vessel name and PLN but you may consider this to be protected data, we do not), Vessel powe...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.10(4) s.1 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: EIR/202400412709 Review of 202400403446
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

All meetings held between the Chief Executive and Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland and Ministers: FOI Review

Original request - 202400406133 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person, telephone or virtual between Maree Todd MSP, then Minister for Children and Young People, and the Chief Executive and Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland from 07 November 2017 to 01 July 2021. 2. All correspondence (including emails, lett...

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

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400410908 Review of 202400406133
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Cosmetics Interspecialty Expert Group (SCIEG) High Quality Care information: FOI Review

Original Request 202400410194 Copies of reports, SCIEG HQC (14) 1 to 16 and SCIEG IEP (14) 1 to 9, mentioned in the FOI response FOI/19/01299.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400410196 Review of 202400410194
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

XL Bully dogs exemption certificates registered in G84 postcode area: EIR release

I wish to enquire how many XL Bullies are registered in G84 Postcode.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400423090
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Legislation to criminalise misogynistic conduct: FOI release

An outline of at what stage of preparation the legislation is at; and An indication of when that legislation is expected to be introduced to Parliament.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400423638
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ministers and staff who visited Germany during Euro 2024: FOI release

1. List of all ministers and staff (grade/profession if not SCS) who visited Germany during the Euros 2024. 2. The total cost of these trips (broken down by spend).

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1)

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400422955
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cladding replacement funding: FOI release

“Using FOI Scotland can you tell me how much of the 97.2 million provided by Westminster for replacing the flammable cladding, how many buildings have been completed, how many still to do and how much of the removal and replacement of the cladding on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital been completed so far.”

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.32

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400424139
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers involved with A9 dualling project: EIR release

Please may I request an up to date list of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that have or will be involved with the A9 dualling perth to inverness.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400423050
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documents held on ERDM system containing specific Twitter/X account: FOI release

The number of documents held in the Scottish Government’s eRDM system, created since 1st January 2023, that mention the Twitter/X account @msm_monitor (or specific tweets from that account).

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400426520
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A78 trunk road between Largs & Skelmorlie:EIR release

With regards to the A78 trunk road between Largs & Skelmorlie you asked the following: "My understanding is that the current order extends to October 2024, 2 months from now. Will the A78 be reinstated to the correct speed limit - 60mph - at this time or do the authorities intend to extend it further. We were told cer...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400425297
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Age restrictions on treatment of cancer patients: FOI release

What instructions exist in relation to treatment of cancer patients who are over 60, or 70, years of age? Are people denied treatment if they are over a certain age, and , if so, what is this? Please provide a copy of a policy document, or other documentation, which covers this issue.

FOI not held 40 score 14 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400420196
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cost of First Minister's trip to Germany: FOI release

Who paid for your trip to Germany?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400421044
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cost of First Minister and his team to attend the Euros 2024: FOI release

How much public money was used for our First Minister, and his team, to attend the Euros football game in Germany in June 2024?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.39(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400419221
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cost of travel and accommodation for the First Minister’s visit to Germany: FOI release

1. Total cost of travel and accommodation for the full duration of FM’s visit to Germany over the weekend of Friday 14 June. 2. Correspondence between private office and officials around the visit planning, agenda etc. 3. Correspondence between private office, officials and stakeholders which FM met including invites...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.4 s.39(1) s.12

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400419226
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Costs relating to John Swinney's trip to Germany: FOI release

A breakdown of costs relating to John Siwnney's [sic] trip to Germany in June 2024. A full list of SG staff in attendance and associated costs. Any correspondence held by the Government in relation to the trip. Notes of the meeting that took place between Mr Swinney and the Bavarian Minister of State for Europe and ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.39(1) s.12 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400419227
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cost of John Swinney and company to attend the Euros24: FOI release

Who is paying for John Swinney and company to attend the Euros24 and what is it costing?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.39(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400419244
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Spending to generate positive Barnett consequentials: FOI release

At FMQs on 13th June 2024, John Swinney said this: “What we have here is a classic example of what Anas Sarwar gets up to in public debate. He comes here and says one thing in Scotland, and in England his bosses are doing a completely different thing, which will have an effect on our budget here in Scotland.” John Sw...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400419433
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

European Structural and Investment Funding projects: FOI release

A named list of the over 240 projects in Scotland that have been reported to have been supported by European Structural and Investment Funding to date. A named list of the projects that are currently being considered for European Structural and Investment Funding in Scotland.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400419430
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) Eradication Scheme Consultation: FOI release

You asked for information related to the recent BVD eradication scheme consultation, namely: 1. What criminal offences will be created under the proposed legislation? 2. When the offences will become law? 3. The current members of the BVD Advisory Group? 4. By what method were the members of the BVD Advisory Group ...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400421220
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Health and social care integration authority planning and performance report: FOI release

Information regarding the health and social care integration authority planning and performance report statutory guidance - consultation analysis and published guidance. Specifically, you asked: 1. How many deaf people responded? 2. How many blind people responded? 3. How will the proposed changes be affected by the...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400422466
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Minutes from Programme Monitoring Committee meeting: FOI release

The minutes of a Programme Monitoring Committee meeting held in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, on 14th November 2019, include the following excerpt: "AF asked what the SG position is on paying claims to LPs while in suspension and DR asked if claims that have previously been held would now be paid. HP advised we are currentl...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400420615
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Social media and listening tool data: FOI release

Do you use a social media management platform? If so, what tools do you use? What is your annual spend on a Social media management tool? What dates does your contract with your current supplier end (month & year)? Do you use a social listening / media monitoring platform? If so, what tools do you use? What is your ann...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400423044
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Record of Ministerial decisions for Natalie Don: FOI release

The number of decisions recorded on eRDM for Natalie Don, per month, from 1 April 2023 to 31 April 2024.

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400421343
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) related payments to Lead Partners: FOI release

The minutes of a Programme Monitoring Committee meeting held in Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, on 14th November 2019, record Hilary Pearce, a Scottish Government Civil Servant, making the following remark about the Scottish Government’s position on making ESIF related payments to Lead Partners: “Our position remains that the...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400420706
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Clarification of European Social Fund programme statement: 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 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400420717
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector