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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Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity attendance at Rural Affairs and Islands Committee: FOI release

All briefing notes that were provided to Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, prior to her appearance before the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 13 September.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300375984
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Kings Coronation Medal for the Scottish Ambulance Service: FOI release

What the delay is for eligible staff receiving the Kings Coronation Medal for the Scottish Ambulance Service, and if there is a date for these to be given out?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300388447
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Staff working on EU Tracker: FOI release

How many people have you employed to create the EU Tracker? Or if you have not employed specifically for this role, have Scottish Government employees been moved from a different department to work on the EU Tracker? What are their pay grades? How long are they employed for? Or how long is the process expected to take?...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300376907
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Asulox advice from Health and Safety Executive: EIR release

The advice given to the Scottish Government by the Health and Safety Executive on whether to authorise Asulox on an emergency basis for this year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: 202300363446
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Solicitor General for Scotland trip to Mauritius: FOI release

Ruth Charteris flew to Mauritius on 20 November 2022 and returned 26 November 2022: 1. On 20 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Mauritius did she fly to? 2. On 26 November 2022, from what airport in Mauritius did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300389490
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Lord Advocate trip to Austria: FOI release

Dorothy Bain flew to Austria on 10 May 2022 and returned 13 May 2022: 1. On 10 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Austria did she fly to? 2. On 13 May 2022, from what airport in Austria did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300389494
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

First Minister Green Prosperity Funding claim: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence within the Scottish Government on the First Minister's claim that the Labour Party have dumped their £28 billion a year green investment funding commitment between 1st May 2023 and the present day and a copy of all briefings to the First Minister, Deputy First Minister, Cabinet Secretary fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300376118
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Corporate cars cost and tax paid for specified dates: FOI release

1. How much has the Scottish Government paid out for car tax in 2021, 2022 and 2023? Breakdown for each cost. Could you supply a list of incidents when car tax ran out if this happened? 2. How much has the Scottish Government paid out for low emission zones in 2021, 2022 and 2023? Breakdown for each cost. Could you su...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300389013
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Closure of Battleby House: FOI release

A copy of the fully costed business case document relative to the decision to close and sell Battleby House and grounds, and associated relocation costs. And also any final report document to Ministers relative to the decision.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300376360
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Trusts and Succession Scotland Bill 2023: FOI release

1) All correspondence, sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen and/or HM the King, including the monarch's legal representatives, regarding the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill 2023 and the application of crown consent to that bill in line with rule 9.11 of standing o...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300391150
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Freedom of Information statistics for Education and Skills: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Education and Skills from 1 to 30 October 2023. By Education, I am referring to any subject that may fall under the remit of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, the Minister for higher and further education and the Minister for children, y...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300388008
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meetings: EIR release

a) a copy of all briefings for the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity in relation to meetings with MSPs on the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill. b) a copy of all meeting notes of meetings between the above Minister and MSPs regarding the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300376042
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Climate Justice Fund: EIR release

I would a breakdown of the funding for each year the climate justice fund has received since 2012. I would a breakdown of all the projects this fund has given money to since its launch: including their name, the country where it took place, the amount of money given, the aim of the project and the date when the money ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300383842
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Promise Partnership Fund: FOI release

Details of and/or a copy of the agreement between the Scottish Government and the Corra Foundation re the Promise Partnership Fund and the Corra Foundation role in distributing all funds, on behalf of the Scottish Government, connected to the Promise. Details of the tendering process to be the organisation charged wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300380835
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the closure of Tayside Aviation: FOI release

“Thank you for the Minister's response of 1st August 2023 in relation to Tayside Aviation. Under FOI, can we please request the diaries and minutes of meetings the Minister has had in relation to Tayside Aviation”. And after a clarification letter was sent on the second part of the FOI request where you originally req...

FOI clarification 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300374222
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Heat pump installations in past 10 years: EIR release

You asked for information about how many heat pumps have been installed in the past decade in Scotland, separated by type, air and ground source. You also asked how many of those installations applied for government help and loans and grants? directly or via government supported funding? And you asked, how many of the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300376161
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Investigative action into Aberdeenshire's education department: FOI release

1. Does your organisation take any proactive, investigative action into bodies such as Aberdeenshire's education department? 2. Supply a list of anyone working or living in Aberdeenshire who has been prevented from working with children under PVG provisions. If data protection prevents you from naming these individuals...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 s.7 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300344055
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Sustrans delivery of the Places for Everyone Programme: FOI release

You asked for a range of information in relation to Sustrans’ delivery of the Places for Everyone Programme.

FOI released 95 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300378738
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish and Southern Electricity (SSE) meeting notes: EIR release

Copies of the minutes/notes of the meetings held with SSE from 26th January 2023 to 11th September 2023.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300381837
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Offshore and energy sector meetings: EIR release

Which companies in the offshore and energy sectors Richard Lochhead, former Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work, met between August 2022 and March 2023. Any prepared briefings and the meeting notes for the above meetings with companies in the offshore and energy sectors.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: 202300350162
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lord Advocate trips to Belgium and Netherlands: FOI release

Dorothy Bain flew to Belgium and Netherlands on 14 November 2022 and returned 16 November 2022: 1. What airports did she fly from and into for the duration of her trip, including return flights?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300389486
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Flooding and related problems with the Culvert in area of Carnbee Estate and Ellen Glens Road: EIR release

Please advise all reported information relating to flooding issues within the length of Ellen's Glen Road (off Lasswade Road) EH16 over the past 20 years. All reported incidents of flooding or damage reported and remedial work undertaken at the Culvert located between Carnbee Estate and Ellen Glens road off Lasswade Ro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300384839
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between John Stevenson and Shirley-Anne Somerville: FOI review

You asked for a review of the Scottish Government response (dated 22 March 2023, reference 202300345249) to your Freedom of Information Request (dated 28 February 2023).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300349141 Review of 202300345249
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Covid Inquiry cost: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Covid Inquiry cost so far, with a breakdown of these costs? 2. How much of the £10m Long Covid fund introduced by the Scottish Government has been spent and a breakdown of where it has been spent? 3. How many of Humza Yousaf's cabinet have WhatsApp downloaded on their government iss...

FOI cost limit 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending whatsapp s.17(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202400392301
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

First Minister's meetings during July and August 2023: FOI release

1. All minutes and briefing notes taken at Humza Yousaf's alcohol harm meeting on July 31, plus a list of all attendees. Also supply proposed outcomes and plans following the summit 2. All minutes and briefing notes taken at the Celtic Forum in August, attended by Shona Robison, plus a list of all attendees. 3. Cost ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.25(1) s.38 s.29 s.30 s.28 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300374367
Directorate
Topic: Public sector