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

Details of electric vehicle charging arrangements for employees: EIR release

1. Availability of EV Charging Points: The total number of electric vehicle charging points available at your department's/agency's offices. The number of these charging points that are available for employee use. 2. Usage Policy: The current policy or guidelines regarding the use of electric vehicle charging points...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400429580
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Domestic and international flights taken by Scottish Government staff: FOI release

The number of a) domestic and b) international flights taken by staff in the last 5 years.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1) s.37

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427886
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Reports of suspected fraud for the Scottish Child Payment: FOI release

The number of reports of suspected fraud for Scottish Child Payment that Social Security Scotland has received since February 2021 to 27 August 2024, broken down by month and year.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400428635
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting between the Scottish Government and the Deputy Ambassador from Israel: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs and his officials in relation to the meeting between the Deputy Ambassador from Israel and the Scottish Government. Any minutes of meetings that the Cabinet Secretary or his officials attended in which the meeting between the Depu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427435
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

A96 Corridor Review spend: EIR release

1.A breakdown of the £5,981,787.02 that has been spent on the A96 corridor review since the 1st April 2022. 2.A breakdown of the £3,265,047.17 that was spent on the A96 corridor review between the 1st April 2022 and 31st March 2023. 3.A breakdown of the £2,362,603.37 that was spent on the A96 corridor review between ...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400427627
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister's meeting with Ambassador of China, August 2024: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including email correspondence, (including internal), minutes/notes from meeting, briefings, policy notes, from between June 1 2024 and August 25 2024, about John Swinney's meeting with Zheng Zeguang, China's Ambassador to the UK, on 6 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400428982
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Social Security Scotland temporary staff information: FOI release

Request for information 1: What was the value of spend on temporary staff from recruitment agencies by SSC from April 2023 to June 2024? a. Please ensure that a gross spend value is detailed and include all spend associated to any contract let for the management/provision of temporary staff by a contracted provider (w...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427828
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Evidence and advice on wood burning stoves: EIR release

Can you please let me see what evidence you have that wood stoves actually are pollutants and what the problem is about them and what data basis your conclusions that they are so dreadful that they must be banned. Can you please, accept this as an FOI request under FOI law 2002 and the EIR regulations 2004 to see all ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400423476
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Discharge of patients from hospital to police custody: FOI release

Policies, regulations and guidance relative to the discharge of patients from the hospital into police custody.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400428870
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and education directors meeting minutes: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held yesterday (20 August) between the Education Secretary, Jenny Gilruth, education directors and others. I would also like to request any papers or communications – including emails – sent to participants ahead of the meeting, including any communication sent notifying participants the me...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427742
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 Perth to Inverness Accident Data: EIR release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between January 1st 2020 and August 1st 2024, delineated by year. a) On dual-carriageway sections b) On non-dual-carriageway sections 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between January 1st 2020...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400429095
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Reports of suspected fraud received by Social Security Scotland (SSS): FOI release

The number of reports of suspected fraud that Social Security Scotland has received since 1 January 2024 to the present date (broken down by month and type of benefit).

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400428267
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding for installation of two new canes at Greenock Ocean Terminal: EIR release

Whether Clydeport Operations Ltd, having installed two new canes at Greenock Ocean Terminal, have applied or received any public funding directly or indirectly for their installation.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400431709
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Current Operating Model (COM) and Target Operating Model (TOM) for National Care Service (NCS): FOI release

1) The final outputs/products of the work KPMG undertook under the contract it was awarded by the Scottish Government to look at the Current Operating Model and Target Operating Model for care provision, including the business case. 2) The total amount that the Scottish Government actually paid KPMG under this contrac...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400428840
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Solicitors Bar Association correspondence about changes to the criminal justice system: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association, including minutes from meetings with them, between September 1 2023 and December 1 2023, specifically about changes to the criminal justice system.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427791
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A77 closures due to road traffic accidents, repairs or storm damage: EIR release

The number of times in 2023 the A77 was closed with diversions in place due to road traffic accidents. The number of times in 2023 the A77 was closed and diversions put in place for repairs or storm damage. The number of times so far in 2024 the A77 has been closed and diversions put in place for road traffic acciden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400431822
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Constitution, External Affairs & Culture funding and the Scottish Budget Bill: FOI release

2) How much is Angus Robertsons budget and is it value for money? (Any proof would be much appreciated). 4) If as a minority govt every one votes against your budget in December, do you have to call an election or will you make a deal that will be to the detriment of Scotland?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400430581
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Internal policy regarding the handling of Subject Access Requests (SAR): FOI release

Internal policy or guidance documents regarding all internal policy or guidance relating to the handling of Subject Access Requests.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400430613
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Woodland Creation Grant: EIR release

I'd like to submit a Freedom of Information request about the Woodland Creation Grant scheme. Please can you provide me with the most recent inspection reports for the following projects: Fasque Upland Allt Bhran Breconside new planting Abernethy Natural Regeneration Daltallochan Hill

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400428530
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Recruitment agency staff use in Transport Scotland: FOI release

1. What was the value of spend on temporary staff from recruitment agencies by the council from April 2023 to June 2024? 1a. Please ensure that a gross spend value is detailed and include all spend associated to any contract let for the management/provision of temporary staff by a contracted provider (whether Vendor ne...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.6 s.7 s.4

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427951
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding allocated to the New Scots Programme: FOI release

Information on funding allocated to the New Scots programme, defined as all funding allocated by the Scottish Government to meet the goals and aims of the New Scots Strategies between 2013/14 and 2023/24. Where this funding was not directly allocated from Government funds, please state the source of funding (for examp...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: FOI/202400426545
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Israeli Deputy Ambassador's meeting with External Affairs Secretary: FOI release

All correspondence relating to Angus Robertson's meeting with Daniela Grudsky Ekstein. Including any Whatsapps. As well as any briefings and any minute or notes taken at the meeting and details of all those who attended the meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: FOI/202400426498
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Meeting between External Affairs Secretary and Deputy Ambassador of Israel: FOI release

The minutes of the meeting on 8 August between Angus Robertson and the Deputy Ambassador of Israel to the United Kingdom, Daniela Grudsky. Correspondence regarding the organisation of this meeting as well as any follow up correspondence after the meeting. This should include emails, texts, whatsapps, and correspondenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: FOI/202400426512
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

External Affairs Secretary's meeting with the Israeli Embassy: FOI release

Any correspondence from External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson or his officials and the Israeli Embassy regarding their meeting on August 8, 2024. Any correspondence between First Minister John Swinney, or officials, and External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson, or officials, about Robertson’s meeting with the D...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: FOI/202400426618
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Deputy Israeli Ambassador: FOI release

The minutes from Angus Robertson’s meeting with the Deputy Israeli Ambassador Daniela Grudsky. All drafts and amended versions of the minutes. All submissions covering or about the minutes of the meeting. All minutes, correspondence and documents about the visit and meeting, whether before, after or during. Specificall...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: FOI/202400426730
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector