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

Marine Protected Areas, Blue Carbon Action Plan and Warmer Homes Scotland scheme: EIR release

What progress has been made to enhance the protection of our marine environment, including through progressing implementation of a suite of management measures in Marine Protected Areas, and supporting community-led marine protection? What progress has been made on the development of a Blue Carbon Action Plan to impro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.5

Published: 2024-08-02
Reference: FOI/202400422719
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A82 Dunglass Roundabout Closures: EIR release

"Kindly provide details for the official diversion association with the southbound a82 closure at the above location in June and including the required risk assessment for that diversion. Please advise the duration of the closures."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-08-02
Reference: FOI/202400424298
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Questions asked by Ipsos MORI in surveys commissioned by the Scottish Government: FOI release

A list of all questions asked by Ipsos MORI in surveys commissioned by the Scottish Government (or by agencies acting on behalf of the Scottish Government), from 1st May 2021 - date.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-01
Reference: FOI/202400398427
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Salaries and number of ministers, special advisors and civil servants in 2003, 2013 and 2023: FOI release

For each of the years 2003, 2013 and 2023 can you provide please the following information: 1. The total number of Ministers in post at The Scottish Government/The Scottish Executive. 2. The total salaries for these Ministers for the year in question. 3. The total number of civil servants dedicated to the Private Of...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2024-08-01
Reference: FOI/202400421758
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public Sector

Contracts awarded to supported businesses: FOI release

The number of contracts you have awarded to supported businesses in each of the last five financial years (i.e. 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24). The cumulative value of your spend on these contracts in each of these years. For each of these years, the number of contracts awarded to supported businesse...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-08-01
Reference: FOI/202400422321
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Reports of illegal commercial fishing in Western Isles 2021: EIR release

“Could you please compile and provide to me a record of all reports or complaints of illegal commercial fishing in the Western Isles received by Marine Scotland in 2021. I am happy to accept redactions of individuals and vessel details within the list.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-08-01
Reference: FOI/202400421583
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1) When the decision was made to rename the Criminal Justice Reform Bill to the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill which was the title of the Bill upon publication, who the decision was made by and any emails, letters, minutes, documents, authorisations or other information related to the making of that decisio...

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

Published: 2024-07-31
Reference: FOI/202300375254
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Official number of veterans in Scotland listed as homeless: FOI release

Official figures for the number of veterans in Scotland listed as homeless across the board, in every category. Also, figures for suicides among veterans in Scotland over the last five years.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-31
Reference: FOI/202200330337
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Number of staff suspended from Marine Scotland on full pay: FOI release

The current number of staff who are suspended from Marine Scotland and on full pay, and how many have been in this situation in the last 5 years?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-07-31
Reference: FOI/202300364196
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

All Learners in Scotland Matter - Summary Report: FOI release

Who wrote the summary document – All learners in Scotland Matter – national discussion on education?

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-07-31
Reference: FOI/202300360040
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Number of times Hydrogen and Heat Pumps have been discussed at Cabinet: FOI release

The number of times that hydrogen has been discussed at cabinet since 29 March 2023; The number of times that heat pumps and heat networks have been discussed at cabinet since 29 March 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202300359854
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding for the Scottish Government’s overseas offices and Burns Night events spend: FOI release

1. All briefings prepared for Angus Robertson's topical questions at the Scottish Parliament on January 10? 2. How many complaints were made about his comments during this session and can you supply the details of the complaints? -Could you supply all the correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government re...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400398829
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear weapons and NATO membership: FOI release

On March 4, 2024, the Scottish Government released its 11th independence prospectus relating to Scotland’s place on the world. In it, it was claimed the SG did not think opposition to nuclear weapons or the removal of Trident would be an impediment to NATO membership I wish to obtain all details of discussions with NA...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400402603
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

"staff survey 2022/23" from published National Improvement Framework & Improvement Plan: FOI release

You have requested a document which is referenced in a government paper. In the National Improvement Framework and Improvement Plan 2024 (https://www.gov.scot/publications/education-national-improvement-framework-improvement-plan-2024/documents/) there is a reference to a "staff survey 2022/23". I would like to access...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400422689
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communications regarding publication of Planning Your Own Funeral Guide booklet: FOI release

"All communication with the printing unit regarding cost of publication and dates of publication and number of copies produced IE batch with dates” in relation to the Planning Your Own Funeral: Guide booklet which has appeared in libraries.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400421823
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial decisions made by Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills: FOI release

“Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Jenny Gilruth. For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.” For reference, in FOI 202400410545 which you referred to above: “Would you please provide the number of decisions recorded on eRDM for the above minister, per ...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400421339
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning web traffic to OpenAl website: FOI release

Information on the web traffic to the following domains from devices associated with officials from your department: https://chat.openai.com/ https://openai.com/ Please provide this information as the number of hits to these domains since 2022. By 'devices associated with officials from your department', I am referri...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-07-29
Reference: FOI/202300359760
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Hydrogen Innovation Scheme costs and Cabinet discussions since 20 May 2021: FOI release

1. The number of times that the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme has been discussed at cabinet since 20 May 2021. 2. The cost to date of the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme.

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-07-29
Reference: FOI/202300359859
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Violence at Work: FOI release

For the time period 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 (or your equivalent 12-month period), please provide the following: total number of violent incidents on your staff broken down by job title/category of worker a breakdown of the nature of the violent incident e.g., verbal, physical, threatening behaviour how many...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-07-29
Reference: FOI/202300358673
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Murray Legacy and the proposal to build a tennis centre at Park of Keir: FOI release

Information covering the period 8th December 2015 to 1st March 2022, in relation to the ‘Murray Legacy’ and the proposal by Park of Keir Partnership and Mrs Judy Murray to build a tennis centre at Park of Keir near Stirling: All information contained in correspondence, [emails or hard copy letters], meeting notes or m...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1)

Published: 2024-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200291318
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Follow up questions relating to 202200335383: FOI release

The full text of the original advertisement as published and available via the link below prior to 21 December 2022. The full text of the updated advertisement as updated on 21 December 2022 A 'tracked change' comparison of the two above documents to indicate what the comment "A slight change to one of the key responsi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-25
Reference: FOI/202300338948
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal correspondence on alleged SNP sex scandal, Gender reform and James Hamilton court of session defeat: FOI release

All internal correspondence from within the Scottish Government about the alleged SNP sex scandal detailed here: https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/two-snp-politicians-seedyextramarital- 31546577 - Can this include responses to any media inquiries as well? Any correspondence between special advisers, ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1) s.12 s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-07-25
Reference: FOI/202300391381
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A96 dualling (Aberdeen to East Huntly) and the A96/A920 junction at Colpy: EIR release

Please provide me with all recorded information of correspondence - including but not limited to minutes of meetings, presentations and emails - between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers between 18 September 2017 and 18 September 2023 relating to dualling the A96 Aberdeen to East Huntly, including Inverurie and...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-25
Reference: EIR/202300376421
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding for Future Pathways: FOI release

Who is in charge of electing the funding for Future Pathways?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-07-25
Reference: FOI/202300366540
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Wind Turbines in Scotland: EIR release

How many wind turbines (on shore) in Scotland? Conflicting information online.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-07-25
Reference: FOI/202300366613
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector