Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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22,642 matching releases

Enforcement of environmental regulations and legislation between Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, SEPA, Nature Scot and ESS: EIR release

All correspondence between SEPA and the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy regarding enforcement of environmental regulations and legislation, dated from September 2023. All correspondence between Nature Scot and the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy regarding enforcement of environmental regulations an...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400420765
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communication around three wind farm applications: EIR release

Did the Minister or any other Scottish Government Minister/officials meet and discuss or communicate in any other way the three wind farm applications on Faray, Quanterness and Hoy, or OFGEM’S criteria to allow the interconnector between the Scottish mainland and Orkney with any OIC officials, OIC representatives counc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400414301
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Statistics on Trust Deeds: FOI release

Can I please request the number of Trust Deeds advertised more than once per organisation for 2023 and 2024. This should include Trust Deeds that were re-advertised and if possible the time it took from the Trust Deed being granted and it being protected taking into account the re-advertisement.

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400422007
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Action plan for NHS Boards accessing medical locum support: FOI release

The action plan designed to ensure that NHS Boards are securing best value whenever they access medical locum support, along with any correspondence and covering letters sent to boards regarding the plan.

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

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414778
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Firefighters pension scheme data: FOI release

1. How many Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) employees have pensions in the New Firefighters Pension Scheme (NFPS) [2006]? 2. How many SFRS employees in total have transferred pensions from a previous pension employment scheme into the NFPS [2006] since this scheme was initially established? 3. How many SFRS e...

FOI withheld 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.8 s.9 s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415827
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government organisational chart and workforce information: FOI release

You asked for an organisational chart covering the departments of the Scottish Government and the titles of all job posts and staff numbers by teams.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400420599
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Green Industrial Strategy: FOI release

Any documentation relevant to meetings held by Ministers and/or Civil Servants of the Scottish Government with external stakeholders regarding the Green Industrial Strategy (announced in the Programme for Government 2023-24.). I request copies of who attended the meetings, what topics were discussed, any briefings prov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414189
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF): FOI release

For each year since 2014, please list the total amounts paid by the Scottish Government to Lead Partners in relation to the following programmes: (1.) The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). (2.) The European Social Fund (ESF).

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400420603
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Exempted XL Bully dogs in Scotland: EIR release

Please provide me with the number of exempted XL Bully dogs in Scotland, broken down into postcode areas.

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

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400420032
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour Taskforce meetings, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ferries correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply all minutes from Ardrossan Harbour taskforce meetings held over the last six months? 2. Could you supply all analysis done on LNG fuel and if it is still environmentally friendly due to the tankers being brought up from Kent, done in the past two years? 3. Could you supply all the correspondence a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400412376
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Special Advisers work in the general election campaign: FOI release

1. Can you confirm that any work carried out by Special Advisers in pursuit of the SNP’s general election campaign cannot be paid by the Scottish Government, and should be paid by the political party? 2. Please send any communications to Special Advisers or Ministers advising this re this election.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415543
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funding for solar panels and battery installation from the Energy Saving Trust Scotland grants and loan scheme: EIR release

I am looking for a transcript of the conversation between Ministers regarding the decision to pull funding for solar panels and battery installation from the Energy Saving Trust Scotland Grants and Loan Scheme. I would also like to know the exact date the decision was made to pull the funding.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400420618
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Project Gigabit in Scotland: FOI release

The document: ‘Digital Connectivity - Gigabit - Gate B2 November 2023 - Lot 4 - White in Scope UPRN list only'.

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400418050
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Rape Crisis centre funding from 2014-2024: FOI release

You asked for how much funding the Scottish Government has given (per location) to rape crisis centres from 2014-2024.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.16B

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400420335
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Economy, Equality and rights, Public sector

Stewart Milne Group housebuilders, greyhound ban, holiday homes council tax, alcohol levy and Middle East Eye interview: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent about Stewart Milne Group housebuilders, including internally, briefings and minutes from any meetings about the company, from between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings and analysis produced by or for the Scottish Government about the ban on greyhound ra...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 73 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400402718
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Economy, Housing, International, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Government employee expenses policy: FOI release

A copy of the expenses policy for the Scottish Government employees including the current allowance limits.

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400422166
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training hours, expense and materials: FOI release

1. In your response to FOI request 202400410027, you showed that inclusive culture training was introduced in June 2021, and that after 2021-22, the number of hours spent on inclusive culture training and expense on inclusive culture training decreased significantly to 2023-24. Please account for and explain this decre...

FOI withheld 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414331
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Gender Recognition Reform: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, minutes/notes from meetings and all briefings about the Gender Reform Recognition Act court defeat, between January 15 and April 15 2024? 2. Could you supply the full up-to-date costs of the court battle for the ...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.35 s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414828
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Meetings with local authorities and housing and homelessness partners: FOI release

You asked what action the Scottish Government has taken since 15 May 2024 to address the housing emergency. I have provided information in response to your request below.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400416698
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) completion rate by council: FOI release

The National Report for Academic Year 2022‐2023 set out the completion rate for the Scottish National Standardised Assessments at different ages and stages, as well as for the different assessments. (P176 Appendix 1: Assessments completed during the 2022 to 2023 academic year) The table sets out the completion rates a...

FOI not held 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400413980
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Dentist retirement data: FOI release

1. How many dentists have retired before their state retirement age each year from 2020-2024? 2. How many people have retired from a dentist role in each year from 2020-2024?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415850
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Hydrogen used as an energy vector: EIR release

A more specific response indicating where hydrogen is routinely used as an energy vector.

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

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414449
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy and Ferguson Marine meeting: FOI release

A copy of any meeting minutes, external correspondence, read out of phone calls or any other documentation which relate to the Cabinet Secretary’s meeting with the Board of Ferguson Marine about Mr Tydeman’s performance and position as Chief Executive on 29th February 2024. Please also include any internal corresponden...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414473
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Vehicle breakdowns on Scottish motorways and A-roads: EIR release

Statistics on the number of vehicle breakdowns on Scottish motorways and A-roads.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400416743
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Private GP referrals policy: FOI release

1. Scottish Government or Health Department policy/document(s). 2. Meetings regarding private GP referrals.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400413895
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector