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

Moorland Conference speech: EIR release

A copy of the speech and/or prompt notes used by Minister Jim Fairlie when he addressed the Moorland Conference, hosted by Scottish Land & Estates, on 11 June 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400418572
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Housing Announcement: FOI release

The Housing announcement today from the First Minister in Dundee. I'd like the following: 1. The date and time this decision to make this announcement was communicated to the Scottish Government. 2. Who was present when this decision affecting housing was made. Was it a cabinet decision or did it come from the offic...

FOI withheld 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400411291
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

NRIM (National Response to Improving Mathematics) secondments: FOI release

My colleague attended a NRIM event today in Glasgow and following a discussion with them I would like to request the following information under the freedom of information act:- - when and where were the two NRIM secondments advertised, how many applicants applied and how many were interviewed? - when and where was t...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400414170
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Public Sector Spend: FOI release

Details on Scottish Public Sector spend against the following Scottish Government. Internet of Things Dynamic Purchasing System SP-18-033. The Scottish Government Cloud Framework - SP-22-023. Software Value Added Reseller Services - SP-21-034. The Web Based Proprietary Devices Framework SP-22-020. Telephony & Communic...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400418601
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

LGBTI Equality Team: FOI release

Information on the LGBTI Equality Team.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.4

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400411114
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Confidential waste destruction contract: FOI release

1) Has confidential waste been procured via tender or framework or another means? 2) If a framework, could you confirm the name of the framework please? 3) Actual contract values of each framework/contract (& any sub lots). 4) Start date & duration of contract. 5) Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/co...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.6

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400412641
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Peak fares removal trial: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Transport Secretary (and/or her advisers acting on her behalf) and ScotRail relating to the peak fares removal trial since 1 March 2024. (Upon clarification, you confirmed ‘advisers’ to mean civil servant officials (Transport Scotland) in relation to the above).

FOI clarification 80 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400414429
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland - Organisation's contracts register: FOI release

Request for information related to the organisation's contracts register, procurement strategy document, and contact details. Please find the detailed requests below: 1. Contract Register Request: I am seeking the full and entirety of the organisation's contract register or database. The register should include the f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.15 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400420619
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Trauma Informed Practices in Scottish primary schools: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to trauma informed practice in Scottish Primary Schools specifically: 1. How many Primary schools in Scotland have Trauma Informed Practices for Care Experienced Children within their School Improvement Plan, broken down by Local Authority Area? 2. How many Primary sch...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400414023
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Lord Advocate and legal advice: FOI release

Question 1 1. You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, internal correspondence, analysis, briefings and minutes/notes, about splitting the job of Scotland's Lord Advocate into two, from the last three months? Question 2 2. How much money has the Sco...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.12 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400418250
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

UHI Perth - Annual Engagement Visit Report: FOI release

I refer to the 2024 Annual Engagement Visit Report, as detailed in the attached report on UHI Perth’s website today. May I please ask for copies of the evidence you used to substantiate this latest report?

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400410774
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Former First Minister meeting with the Consul General of Pakistan: FOI release

Meeting minutes and any internal correspondence relating to a meeting between the First Minister and the Consul General of Pakistan on 21 December 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400406352
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ferries built by Ferguson Marine for Caledonian MacBrayne: EIR release

My FOI request concerns the two ferries currently being built by Ferguson Marine for Caledonian MacBrayne. I would like to know when both ferries will be ready to be released for service and how much over budget this now is.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400404912
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund (CMHWF): FOI release

All internal email correspondence between Ministers and officials regarding the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund from 1 October 2023 to 19 March 2024.

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400405223
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Letter from the Spanish Government referred to in response 202400405253: FOI release

The letter referred to from the Spanish Government that is referred to in the attachment. The attachment is from an FOI response given the reference number 202400405253.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400411862
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Installation of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) monitors by Scottish Water: EIR release

Any reports that Scottish Ministers have received from Scottish Water on the installation of CSO monitors.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400411731
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Department for Transport regarding extension to the Borders Rail: EIR release

All correspondence between Transport Scotland and the Department for Transport regarding the extension to the Borders Rail. You further clarified you were seeking correspondence relating to the proposed extension from Tweedbank to Carlisle between 1 January 2021 to 1 May 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400412009
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Council tax freeze and high taxation analysis: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, minutes/notes from meetings, and briefings about the council tax freeze, specifically about councils refusing to implement it from between February 1 2024 and April 15 2024. 2. All analysis undertaken for or by the Scottish Gover...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.30 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412245
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Closure of Tullynessle School and Nursery: FOI release

All correspondence relating to the closure of Tullynessle School and Nursery.

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

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412329
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Criminal cyber hack against NHS Dumfries & Galloway: FOI release

Any correspondence and meetings in relation to the February 2024 criminal cyber hack against NHS Dumfries & Galloway (and subsequent publication of data in March and May) between the following: Anyone in the Scottish Health Secretary's Office or the First Minister's Office (including the Health Secretary and First Min...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400413334
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Repeat offences of domestic abuse in Scotland: FOI release

Any statistics it holds on the number of repeat offences of domestic abuse in Scotland. Please provide any details for the last three years on domestic abuse incidents where the offenders have been involved in multiple incidents. This information should include - but not be limited to - the percentage of incidents wher...

FOI not held 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412236
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Historical Scottish Fishing Vessel Sightings: EIR release

I am sending the email to request historical Scottish Fishing Vessels Sightings data covering the period between the earliest available date and the end of 2023, and the desired parameters are: Year Month Date Vessel Nationality Vessel Type Latitude Longitude Activity ICES Rectangle It would be great if the data can ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 16 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400412230
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former Deputy First Minister's 2017 trip to India: FOI release

1. All meetings John Swinney had during his December 2017 trip to India, the attendees of those meetings, the minutes of those meetings and any actions taken by the Scottish Government as a result of those meetings. 2. Any messages, emails or letters sent by John Swinney between 1 and 6 December 2017 (inclusive) that ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412239
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information regarding Supplementary Staffing Task & Finish Group: FOI release

You asked for the following in relation to the Supplementary Staffing Task & Finish Group: 1. The membership of the group. 2. Any recommendations, reports and/or advice to ministers produced by the group. 3. Any documents produced by the group that cover 1) ending the use of non-registered clinical support workers s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412474
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Provision of the Facilities Management Services framework/contract: FOI release

Details in respect to the provision of Facilities Management Services: http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:064833-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML and specifically: 1. What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? 2. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful and not succe...

FOI unclear 80 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.5 s.7 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414364
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills