Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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22,922 matching releases

Proposal for a new National Park in Galloway: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and NatureScot regarding the proposal of 22 July by Scottish Ministers for a new National Park to be established in Galloway. A copy of any direction / terms of reference, or any other relevant documentation, given to NatureScot, as the Reporter, by the Scottish Gover...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: EIR/202400430190
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund and ChargePlace Scotland funding: EIR release

Please would you be able to provide me with answers to the following: 1.Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund a.How much of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (which was announced to include £60 million of public and private investment last year to increase Scotland’s public charging network to 6000 points by 202...

EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400430257
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Horizon Post Office documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply documentation held about the Horizon Post Office scandal, limited to minutes/notes from meetings and email correspondence between April 30 2024 and July 1 2024. 2. Correspondence, limited to minutes/notes from meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Post Office about the Horizon...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12 s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400428671
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer: FOI release

All briefing notes that were provided to the First Minister ahead of his meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 28 August 2024. The minutes of the meeting between the First Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 28 August 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429122
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening opinions: EIR release

Copies of all the EIA screening opinions made by RPID in 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429945
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Livestock statistics for Fife: EIR release

Farming data and policy information relating to livestock, crops and feed import in Fife.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429730
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment processes: FOI release

Request for information 1: Information about the process whereby Social Security Scotland is informed that a client who has been receiving the Adult Disability Payment is deceased. Request for information 2: Information about whether clients who receive the ADP need to opt-out of the payment if their circumstances cha...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.56 s.72 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429248
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Visits on Government devices for Oasis tickets: FOI release

The number of times a government device was used to reach each of the following URLs on the 30th and 31st of August, listed by date: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/oasis-tickets https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/oasis-edinburgh-08-08-2025/event/3600610DA8A7100F https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/oasis-edinburgh-09-08-2025/...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400430254
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Press release for drug misuse death statistics: FOI release

The first draft of the press release where Neil Gray comments on the drug misuse deaths statistics for 2023 and all subsequent drafts until the final version was approved and sent. Please provide the full correspondence starting from the date on which the first draft was written, include all comments and feedback from...

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

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429362
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Details of ScotWind funding drawn down in 2023-24: EIR release

1. How much ScotWind funding was drawn down in 2023-24? 2. How much of this drawdown was actually spent in 2023-24? 3. How much, if any, of what was drawn down in 2023-24 was carried forward to 2024-25?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400430818
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Lochaber Aluminium Smelter documentation: FOI Appeal

Original request - 202100251093 I am seeking full disclosure of the attached document on the basis that the any claimed exemptions do not apply and that the public interest favours disclosure. https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/factsheet/2021/07/gupta-family-group-documentation-2016-...

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

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202100257792 review of 202100251093
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Reduction in health and social care services investment remark: FOI release

Speaking at the SNP conference on 31st August 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, said this: “We have seen a reduction in investment in health and social care services south of the border – that means our block grant has been reduced.” Please provide any information held by the Scottish ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429950
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance external meetings information: EIR release

A list of all external meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since July 2023. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429352
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scotland replica shirt purchased by the Berlin Hub: FOI release

Was the Scotland replica shirt that the Berlin Hub purchased for 100 Euros for the Euro 2024 tournament the same jersey that John Swinney wore during his visit to the tournament?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429647
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Junior Doctor rotas that have failed monitoring/compliance exercises: FOI release

A list of all Junior Doctor (“Doctor in Training”) rotas that have failed monitoring / compliance exercises over the past twelve months. With reference to [2014] EWCA Civ 1086, I request the data in the following format: Rota Code Hospital Description Original Banding Current Banding Monitoring undertaken S0120 RIE, ...

FOI not held 40 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400430906
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding pledged to NHS Grampian for school nursing: FOI release

Of the £60 million pledged by the Scottish Government to school nursing, how much has been allocated to NHS Grampian for each year from 2018 to 2024 inclusive?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429492
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Spend by the Berlin Hub for the Euro 2024 Tournament: FOI release

The total amount that the Berlin Hub spent for the Euro 2024 Tournament, broken down into a table listing the main items of expenditure such as hotels, merchandise, catering, refreshments and advertising.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429648
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Responses to the Skills Delivery Independent Review Consultation: FOI release

1. The total number of responses to the following consultations. 2. The total number of responses from individuals to the following consultations. 3. The total number of responses from organisations to the following consultations. In relation to a list of consultations, including "(m) Skills delivery independent rev...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400433188
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Devices deployed in Social Security Scotland and plans to procure a number of named services: FOI release

Information relating to the number of devices deployed in Social Security Scotland and plans to procure a number of named services. You provided a table requesting this information relating to specific devices and services and this has been reproduced in our response.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429254
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Taylor Swift concert information: FOI release

1. How much did the Scottish Government spend on the Taylor Swift concerts at Murrayfield between June 7 and June 9, with a breakdown of these costs? 2. Could you supply a full list of ministers/officials who attended the concerts and spend on this? 3. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Governmen...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429354
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Decision to discontinue the lifting of peak fares for rail travellers: FOI release

Can you please share the cost benefit analysis that I’m sure the Scottish Government carried out prior to making the decision to discontinue the lifting of peak fares for rail travellers. It was stipulated by the Transport Secretary that there needed to be an uplift of 10% in rail travel to self-finance this scheme. G...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400429622
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings where distribution of fishing quotas were discussed: EIR release

A list of all internal and external meetings where the subject of the distribution of fishing quotas was discussed and all associated documents, since 7 May 2021.

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

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429642
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Teacher employment and pension data: FOI release

1) Teacher Pension Contributions For each of the last five academic years (2018-2019 to 2022-2023), how many teachers have had pension contributions made to the Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme (STPS)? Please provide a breakdown of the number of active contributors versus those who have had no contributions during th...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400431562
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A725 traffic light sequencing information: EIR release

Information relating to the traffic lights located at the junction of the A725 (North Road) and the A8. 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the sequence and timings between traffic light changes that would have been in operation on 5 May 2023. 2. Information including s...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400431645
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Grandfather rights in the development of the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015: FOI release

All records in whatever medium relating to the Government’s decision in reference to consideration of Grandfather rights in the development of the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400430133
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector