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

Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

1. ‘Was any investigation launched into who leaked the C&C Group Tennents letter about the DRS to the Daily Record and if so, what was the outcome? If not, why not? 2. Is there any review ongoing in the civil service about the deposit return scheme failure? 3. Has the Scottish Government set aside any money for potenti...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300374147
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Redress Scheme payment application statistics: FOI release

During the period December 2021 – January 2024: 1. How many Redress payment applications have been received by Redress Scotland and, of these, how many applications were made without an appointed legal representative? (i.e how many applications were made by individuals without the aid of a lawyer?) 2. How many Redres...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202400394075
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Translation, Interpretation and language services costs: FOI release

You asked for all expenditure made by our organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300391246
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

ScotRail pay deal funded by Transport Scotland: FOI release

Please provide the net impact of the portion of the ScotRail pay deal funded by Transport Scotland on the 2022-23 accounts for Transport Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300388689
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Wild Fish Monitoring Data: EIR release

“The wild fish monitoring data collected and posted by Fisheries Management Scotland but commissioned by the Marine Directorate is displayed as a pdf by FMS. (https://fms.scot/fish-farming/publications-anddata/). Please could you supply the data for 2016 to 2019 as excel spreadsheets.” We sought clarification from you ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300374267
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former First Minister trip to USA: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to USA on 14 May 2022 and returned 18 May 2022: 1. On 14 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in USA did she fly to? 2. On 18 May 2022, from what airport in USA did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300389467
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy trip to Morocco: FOI release

Mairi McAllan flew to Morocco on 14 June 2022 and returned 17 June 2022: 1. On 13 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Morocco did she fly to? 2. On 17 June 2022, from what airport in Morocco did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300389455
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Late Payment Reports from DWP: FoI release

In a previous FOI response (ref 202300363385) Social Security Scotland stated: “We hold reports which are generated by the Department for Work and Pensions who process payments on our behalf. Social Security Scotland receive reports of payments which have been flagged as late and the number of days delayed” Based on th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300372953
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture trip to Iceland: FOI release

Angus Robertson flew to Iceland on 12 October 2022 and returned 15 October 2022: 1. On 12 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Iceland did he fly to? 2. On 15 October 2022, from what airport in Iceland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300388494
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Bilingual road signs and use of Gaelic on ScotRail services and property: EIR release

“(a) The areas and/or trunk roads where Gaelic is either used solely or bilingually with English, (b) What plans, if any, the Scottish Government has to expand this to more areas and/or trunk roads, (c) Detail of use of Gaelic on ScotRail services, stations and other property, and (d) What plans, if any, the Scottis...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: EIR/202400391858
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Prospectus for Independence meeting at Bute House: FoI release

On 30th May 2022, a meeting was held at Bute House which was described as “a focused policy discussion about fiscal policy to test in detail the propositions in this area which are to be addressed in the updated prospectus for independence.” Please provide a list of all persons who attended this meeting. For those who ...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300373210
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry’s Gaelic Language Plan services costs: FOI release

Please provide me with the following information for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. All expenditure made by your organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services. Please provide the aggregated total spent by your organisation and then, i...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202400391777
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Rent Service Scotland language services cost: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. "All expenditure made by your organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services. Please provide the aggregated total spent by your organisation and then, if possib...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300391233
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Lost fishing pots in Scotland's waters: EIR release

“I am hoping the Marine Scotland can provide me with the number of lost fishing pots in Scotland's waters for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023”?

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.12 s.9

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: EIR/202400392508
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Letting agent registration information for Homes Scotland Lettings Ltd: FoI release

1. All of the information held by the Scottish Ministers relating to the application by Homes Scotland Lettings Ltd for letting agent registration. 2. In particular, please send me the following: 2.1 All of the information held by the Scottish Ministers which was used to make its decision to enter Homes Scotland Lettin...

FOI clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.39 s.38(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.5 s.20 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300373779
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Communication regarding reparations to Caribbean countries: FOI release

All communications that discuss reparations to Caribbean countries from Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.27 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300377929
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Creative Scotland budget: FOI release

A list of all meetings involving the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development relating to Creative Scotland’s Budget since her appointment All notes, agendas and minutes relating to these meetings All correspondence relating to these meetings Separately, I would like to request the following informat...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300379573
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy trip to Egypt: FOI release

Mairi McAllan flew to Egypt on 13 November 2022 and returned 18 November 2022: 1. On 13 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Egypt did she fly to? 2. On 18 November 2022, from what airport in Egypt did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389458
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy trip to Sweden: FOI release

Mairi McAllan flew to Sweden on 19 March 2023 and returned 21 March 2023: 1. On 19 March 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Sweden did she fly to? 2. On 21 March 2023, from what airport in Sweden did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389452
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy trip to Belgium: FOI release

Mairi McAllan flew to Belgium on 21 June 2023 and returned 23 June 2023: 1. On 21 June 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Belgium did she fly to? 2. On 23 June 2023, from what airport in Belgium did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389453
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minister for Small Business, Trade and Innovation trip to Spain: FOI release

Richard Lochhead flew to Spain on 23 May 2023 and returned 25 May 2023: 1. On 23 May 2023, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Spain did he fly to? 2. On 25 May 2023, from what airport in Spain did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389505
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minister for Small Business, Trade and Innovation trip to France: FOI release

Richard Lochhead flew to France on 4 July 2023 and returned 6 July 2023: 1. On 4 July 2023, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in France did he fly to? 2. On 6 July 2023, from what airport in France did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389507
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance trip to France: FOI release

Shona Robison flew to France on 2 August 2023 and returned 3 August 2023: 1. On 2 August 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in France did she fly to? 2. On 3 August 2023, from what airport in France did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389473
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity trip to Canada: FOI release

Lorna Slater flew to Canada on 9 December 2022 and returned 17 December 2022: 1. On 9 December 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Canada did she fly to? 2. On 17 December 2022, from what airport in Canada did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389492
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

First Minister trip to Belgium: FOI release

Humza Yousaf flew to Brussels on 26 June 2023 and returned 28 June 2023: 1. On 26 June 2023, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Brussels did he fly to? 2. On 28 June 2023, from what airport in Brussels did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389537
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector