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

Barnett formula from Westminster: FOI release

The annual changes to the Scottish Government's Block Grant funding over the last ten years has met the inflation rate at the time.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400401806
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Housing Survey Data on Parking Provisions: EIR release

Parking provisions at homes across Scotland.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: EIR/202400404539
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Downs Syndrome registered charity payments: FOI release

The date and value of any/all payments and/or grants made to the following charities from 1 January 2020 to the present day by any department of the Scottish Government. Please include details of what any monies were paid for - e.g., to provide a particular service, to cover a particular expense, etc. Down's Syndrome...

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

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400402336
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Decoration and art purchases by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Total expense, since 13 May 2021, by the Scottish Government on purchasing artwork for Scottish Government buildings. 2. Total expense, since 13 May 2021, by the Scottish Government on purchasing artwork for any other purpose, and a description of what these purposes have been. 3. Total expense, since 13 May 2021,...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.4

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400402930
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Registered Social Landlord and housing: FOI release

1. Minister of Housing and reporting dept/Secretary from 1999 to date. 2. Explanation of why 600,000+ social properties where Scot Gov & Registered Social Landlord employer-tenants are the financial stakeholders of Scottish Registered Housing Associations is a Junior Ministerial role & does not attend Scottish Cabinet...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400400865
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services: FOI release

Information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 October 2023 – 31 December 2023 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer o...

FOI withheld 80 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400398273
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Forestry screening opinions issued under EIA Regulations 2017: EIR release

The number of screening opinions issued by Scottish Forestry under the 2017 Regulations since 1 April 2019. The number of screening opinions where Scottish Forestry adopted an opinion that a forestry project was an EIA project.

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

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300387055
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Governments Gold Command meetings minutes which took place during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s Gold Command meetings minutes which took place during the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.26 s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400394258
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Jason Leitch resignation and United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) funding: FOI release

The following questions regarding Clinical Director Jason Leitch and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about the resignation of Jason Leitch, between...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-05-08
Reference: FOI/202400405222
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Funding made to Jewish organisations , specifically the Hate Crime Security Fund: FOI release

https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202300389892/Payments and funding made to Muslim organisations: FOI release, Would you be able to carry out a similar search for Payments and Funding made to Jewish organisations , specifically the Hate Crime Security Fund?

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400407677
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of New National Park: EIR release

I understand the Scottish Government is currently searching for Scotland’s next National Park. Five areas in running to be Scotland's next national park amid farmer concern - FarmingUK News. Can you tell me what the cost of this exercise has been to date. This would include all costs related to admin, staffing etc, and...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: EIR/202400406935
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Wind farms in Faray: EIR release

1. If workers accommodation similar to that at Stymilders were to be replicated on the small uninhabited island of Faray, which is a reasonable assumption to make given the additional travel time if workers were located elsewhere off the island, would this also be considered “permitted development” under the conditions...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400407621
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Compensation for euthanasia of XL bully dogs: EIR release

Please provide me with the number of claims from dog owners who applied for compensationfollowing the decision to have their XL Bullies euthanised. Please also break down the figures according to owners who asked for £100 (euthanasia) and owners who asked for £200 (euthanasia and loss). Please tell me how much money th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400409800
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Management of deer in Scotland: EIR release

The latest available public information on current and proposed proposals concerning the management of deer in Scotland. Please send links to the current Government position and actual plans for future legislation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 0 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: EIR/202400407366
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Child poverty statistics: FOI release

Information relating to the estimated number of children lifted out of poverty who are now classed as adults and no longer counted as children.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400411204
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Domains and emails addresses used by the Scottish Government: FOI release

Can you please tell me what the suffix sctravel.org.uk is used for and how many members of Scottish government use email addresses which are not .gov.scot as it was apparent from some of the responses that there was concern that the email addresses were not recognised as Scottish Government addresses. Please list all e...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400400367
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Waste Management and Recycling Spending: EIR release

1. How much money the Scottish Government spends on contracts relating to waste management and recycling of waste produced by the Scottish Government, broken down year-by-year since 2011? 2. How much funding Scottish Government provides to local authorities to manage waste and recycling, broken down year-by-year since ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400405847
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Business Leaders Dinner costs and former FM engagement: FOI release

1. The total cost, and a breakdown of the costs, to the Scottish Government of the Business Leaders Dinner at Prestonfield House on 27 July 2023. 2. Humza Yousaf's diary/engagement programme on July 27 2023.

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

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400408489
Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Scottish Budget

Number of Teacher induction scheme probationers for each of the last five years: FOI release

I would like to know the number of Teacher induction scheme probationers for each of the last five years for each of the following subjects a)Computing, b) Maths, c) Biology, d) Physics, and e) Chemistry. I would also like to know how many people have graduated with a PGDE qualification in each of the following subjec...

FOI not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400407396
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Road accidents in the North-east and in Fife: FOI release

I was wondering if you could provide me with some figures if possible, on road crashes in the north-east and in Fife? How many road accidents/deaths occurred in the North-east and in Fife last year? How many fatals have there been in the north-east and Fife in the first three months of this year? And how many were the...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400407305
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Public sector

Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

How much has the SG spent in calendar year 2024 on advertising in relation to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021? The total figure should include online/social media advertising and you would like a separate breakdown for advertising on social media platforms.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400409010
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information pertaining to embassies profit and purpose: FOI release

If the overseas hubs (sometimes called embassies) do not exist to generate business, and as such can show a profit each financial year, what are their purpose?

FOI released 70 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400408392
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Wood burning stoves, solid fuel, oil and gas burning appliances: EIR release

Precise details on the Highlands and Islands' organisations and individuals consulted on during the development of the New Build Heat Standard, referred to in your enquiry as the 'decision to restrict the installation of wood burning stoves, solid fuel, oil and gas burning appliances

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: EIR/202400408772
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Felling Prosecutions since 2022: EIR release

Please tell me the number of prosecutions Scottish Forestry have undertaken in relation to ancient and native tree felling between 2022 and the present date. Please provide details for each case.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.23

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: EIR/202400408161
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Spend on Office Supplies and associated Products: FOI release

Please can you respond to the following request for Information. The details I require are: Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years. 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024 Start date & duration of Contract? Is there an extension clause in the contract ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1S

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: FOI/202400410081
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector