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

Decisions recorded for Minister for Energy and the Environment: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Gillian Martin? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421353
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Deputy Chief Constable retirements, damaged war memorials and drug consumption rooms: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence held, including internally, briefings, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, about the retirements of DCCs Fiona Taylor and Malcolm Graham? Between December 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply all correspondence held, including internally, briefings, analysis...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415375
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Decisions recorded for the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Mairi Gougeon? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421325
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government and Parliament definitions: FOI release

1. What is the Scottish Government ? 2. How many elected individuals form part of the Scottish Government? 3. What is the difference between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament?

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400418666
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A9 dualling project correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland which mention or and from/to Kate Forbes about the A9 dualling, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all analysis done for or by Transport Scotland about car crashes on the A9 and whether the dualling will make it safer? 3. How much money doe...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.2 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400421477
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Conversion therapy, puberty blockers and the Cass Review: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence between Scottish Greens, including its MSPs and staffers and the Scottish Government about the Gender Reform Recognition Act, from the last six months? 2. a) Could you provide a list of those who were consulted for the banning conversion therapy bill and who advised on the creati...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.12

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415048
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Fish landings in Scotland since 2021: EIR release

Number of fish landed in Scotland from 2021 to the current date, broken down by year and type of fish for each figure.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400418237
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Parliamentary Portfolio Questions session of 20th March 2024 on Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

1. The date on which the Parliamentary Portfolio Questions session of 20th March 2024 on Constitution, External Affairs and Culture was entered into the Ministerial Diary of the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture 2. Any other engagements in the Cabinet Secretary's diary on 20th March 2024...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412097
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Decisions recorded for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Angus Robertson? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months. For reference, in FOI 202400410545 which you are referring to, you asked: Would you please provide the number of decisions recorded on eRDM for the above mini...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421323
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Catering Costs for Internal Functions and Meetings: FOI release

1. Information around costs of catering for internal functions/meetings that is not paid for by individuals (i.e. those that come out of the Scottish Government Taxpayers pocket). If possible could this be broken down into Public Board Meetings and Other Meetings. 2. For financial years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400411921
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Disabling Barriers Scotland: FOI release

1. I would like to know what involvement that the Scottish Government has had with the charity known as “Disabling Barriers Scotland". 2. Also, what the Scottish Government has done to improve disability equality within the legal sector?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400411563
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Expenditure on public notices in relation to trunk road network: FOI release

"For each of the last three years for which information is available what has been the expenditure on public notices placed in Scottish newspapers by Transport Scotland in relation to its responsibilities for Scotland's trunk road network?"

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400411954
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation: FOI release

Please provide copies of all e-mail correspondence (including any attachments) relating to Infected Blood Compensation sent to or by staff working in Blood Donation and Abortion Policy during the period 1st Jan 2024 - 19th Feb 2024. For the avoidance of doubt, the scope of this request does not include information abou...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400399949
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

Questions in relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme, under contract reference 23FGS74574. How many times (if any) have Scottish Forestry staff visited the site since the work commenced, what dates did these visits occur (if there were visits) and what date did work by the contractors start? Have Scottish ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412925
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Events held by the Scottish Government international office in Berlin: FOI release

The number of events held by the Scottish Government international office in Berlin since its creation. A breakdown of the cost of each of these events, including food, drink and entertainment.

FOI released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412070
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Discussions on UK police forces: FOI release

Please can you provide all discussions within the Scottish government between January 1st 2022 to 28th April 2024 which include the following: The British Transport Police (BTP) The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400411406
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Shetland Islands Council - school capacities: FOI release

All information sent to and from the Scottish Government relating to the Shetland Islands Council request that they reassess the capacity of Cullivoe School. We would like the full and complete correspondences, what details and back ground information was provided to The Scottish Government and what report was sent bac...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400407131
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minutes of meetings conducted by Fergus Ewing MSP with Green Belt Group: FOI release

This is a follow up request reference 202400404952. Please can you provide the minutes of the meetings conducted by Fergus Ewing MSP with Greenbelt Group LTD that are documented in the above request. There are 4 meetings listed in the previous request and I would like, if possible, minutes for each.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400408317
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Complaints listed in HM Inspector of Crematoria Scotland's interim report: FOI release

Copies of the reports arising from complaints highlighted in the Senior Inspector of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors Annual Report between 1 October 2022 and 31 March 2023, as follows: Enquiries and complaints concerning discovery of unanticipated objects or materials in ashes following cremations. Concerns re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(2) s.29(1)A s.30(3) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400406231
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Perth museum regarding the stone of destiny: FOI release

Please could you provide me with all the correspondence from the last six months, between the Perth museum and civil servants and government which mentions the stone of destiny? If this request would exceed the cost limit please could advise me ahead of time. If possible, could the request specifically include correspo...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400405263
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

NHS Strategic Capital Investment meeting minutes 2023/2024: FOI release

The NHS Strategic Capital Investment meeting minutes. Which took place in 2023 & any meetings which have taken place place in 2024.

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

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400404656
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Trust Deeds, Sequestration and debt arrangements schemes 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2023: FOI release

The following information relating to the period 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023: Total number of Trust Deeds, Sequestration awards (split by debtor application and creditor petition) and Debt Arrangement Scheme per Trustee/Company appointed. The average contribution per month in a Trust Deed, Sequestration & D...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400402209
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Directorate for Lifelong Learning and Skills staff maternity leave: FOI release

Can you tell me the number of employees within the Directorate for Lifelong Learning and Skills, that took a period of maternity leave between the following dates, May 2022 to May 2023? Can you tell me what the maternity leave policy is, in the Scottish Government. Can you advise me of the dates that the Scottish Gover...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400402387
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Young Persons' Free Bus Travel Scheme Year 1 Evaluation: FOI release

A breakdown of the Figures 2, 3 and 4 of the Young Persons' Free Bus Travel Scheme Year 1 Evaluation report. I am looking for exact numbers in regard to figures 2-4 as the report does not provide exact number for each authority. Figure 2: Number of Trips Using the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme Since Launch Fi...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: foi/202400402068
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The new national planning framework: EIR release

Information relating to the meaning of the phrase “smaller scale opportunities” in Policy 16 in National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), and copies of decisions made by the DPEA which made reference to this phrase, since 1 February 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400401886
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector