Scottish Government FOI Index

21,878releases indexed

39,518attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,124partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,124 unclear 7,200 not held 3,071 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4941 s.20 4284 s.34(1) 3600 s.39(2) 3485 s.30 2885 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2383 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 14 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 924 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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21,878 matching releases

Kyle of Sutherland District Salmon Fishery Board appeal decision: EIR Release

Please be advised that the Kyle of Sutherland District Salmon Fishery Board is likely to appeal your recent decision not to grant a licence to shoot seals. In order to produce a properly informed appeal, we request you provide us with the full advice received by MS-LOT in making this decision including, but not limited...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.20 14 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200306967
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Fair trade spend: FOI release

Could you please provide data on the Scottish Government’s total annual spend on fair trade goods throughout each of the past two annual accounts? (i.e. data from both 2020-2021 and 2021-2022). Could you break it down by vendor name; whether they were contracted/non-contracted; description of item(s) purchased; and the...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.15(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200328472
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

MS Victoria contracts and plans: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence within SG officials, ministers, Edinburgh City Council and all other agencies regarding the procurement, launch and operation of the above vessel. 2. Please provide all frameworks, plans and all other documentation for regulation, inspection and safeguarding of the ship and people ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200315064
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes for every meeting regarding the two ferries being built at the Ferguson Shipyard: FOI release

Copies of the minutes for every meeting regarding the two ferries being built at the Ferguson Shipyard. All minutes of meetings with Jim McColl, CalMac, Cmal and any other people involved.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200329234
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Dundee traffic lights correspondence, Dundee City Council and AMEY: FOI release

The correspondence between AMEY and Dundee City Council where AMEY asked Dundee City Council to look at manually controlling the timings at both junctions to mitigate the unacceptable delays on the network. https://goo.gl/maps/XGnL6F9Tk6LAZ81Y6 56.480326, -2.952853 A90, Dundee DD4 9BS I have been in correspondence w...

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

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300367803
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on the topic of Scotland having 25 per cent of Europe’s offshore wind: EIR Release

“Any correspondence received by the First Minister, Deputy First Minister, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, or Minister for Green Skills (including the minister’s private offices) on the topic of Scotland having 25 per cent of Europe’s offshore wind potential since January 1 2022.” As the information you have requested...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200330312
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Correspondence that refers to Endangered Species: EIR release

All ministerial correspondence from 30th August 2021 to 8th June 2023 that refers to: Capercaillie Red Squirrel Eurasian Beaver Puffin Pine Marten Otter Wildcat Twinflower Scottish Wildcat Mountain Hare Bottlenose Dolphin As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Env...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300360771
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

HaskoningDHV's information supplied in the Ferguson Marine contract: FOI release

Any information or reports supplied by HaskoningDHV to the Scottish Government as part of this contract: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455838

FOI partially withheld 90 score 94 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200327841
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Rivers Awe, Creran and Etive response to application: EIR release

With reference to your notification (attached) not grant our application for seal control measures for the Rivers Awe, Creran and Etive, we are minded to appeal the decision, but cannot do so within the current timeframe and without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making their determination. Please c...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200307076
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Briefing notes provided to Mairi McAllan MSP for the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: FOI Release

Any briefing notes provided to Mairi McAllan MSP for the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee at the Scottish Parliament on the 25 April 2023.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence briefings 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300354702
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Discussions between First Minister and Glasgow City Council Leader: FOI release

The total list of subjects of topics that were discussed between First Minister Humza Yousef and Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken and Glasgow City Council Deputy Leader Ricky Bell on June 2nd. The total list of attendees at the meeting between First Minister Humza Yousef and Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Ai...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300363675
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes and reports regarding rejection of the business case and all records pertaining to Beattock station: FOI release

Minutes and reports on the latest decision not to progress with the STAG recommendations regarding its opening. I refer in particular to the rejection of the business case and all records pertaining to Beattock station.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300364234
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

International conferences Jason Leitch has attended since 2022: FOI release

Information on how many international conferences Jason Leitch, the National Clinical Director, attended, including a) the location/country, b) the purpose of the trip, and c) the cost. You also asked for a breakdown of this information for the financial years 2022/23 and 2023/24.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: FOI/202300382954
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Car parking arrangements at Agnes Husband House in Dundee: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of car parking spaces located at Enterprise House, Dundee (or its immediate surroundings) that are currently assigned to the Client Services Delivery division for staff working at Agnes Husband House, Dundee. Request for information 2: The occupancy rate of the aforementioned car ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300365055
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Various inspections reports: EIR release

The following inspections reports: 2021-0391 FS1101 Etive 3 (Port na Mine) 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0392 FS1112 Etive 4 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0393 FS1288 Etive 6 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0394 FS1067 Inverawe (East) Etive 2 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0588...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.01 20 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200316875
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government, the Crown Office and the Scottish Prison Service: FOI Release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government, including officials and Ministers, and representatives of a) the Crown Office and b) the Scottish Prison Service relating to the report, Still Nothing to See Here?, published in November 2022.

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

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300337140
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Local council responses to plans to introduce a National Care Service: FOI release

Local council responses to the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a National Care Service, outlining for each council whether they accepted or rejected the legislation, their reasons for doing so, and any recommendations they have made regarding the Bill.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.22 14 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200321330
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland benefit deductions: FOI release

The percentage of recipients of SSS benefits with deductions applied to their claim. The average rate of deductions to SSS benefits. The breakout of reasons for these deductions (i.e., repayment of advance payments, overpayments caused by the claimant's mistake, overpayments caused by the administrative mistake, third-...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: FOI/202300382352
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Investigation regarding allegations of bullying by Fergus Ewing: FOI Release

A copy of all correspondence between the First Minister's office and the FDA union about the investigation and/or report into allegations of bullying by Fergus Ewing while he was a minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200305233
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Detailed SQUIRE data for North of Scotland: FOI release

For every station in the Highland Council and Moray council areas, please could you send me the latest detailed SQUIRE survey data?

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

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300365186
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software: FOI release

Does your organisation use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software? (Example: HubSpot, Salesforce, Dynamics, Other, etc.) If yes, please specify which CRM(s) are used by your organisation: HubSpot Salesforce Dynamics Other (Please specify) What license level/subscription does your organisation have? What is t...

FOI released 70 score 9 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300367941
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breakdown of humanitarian aid for Gaza: FOI release

Information relating to Scottish Government humanitarian aid for Gaza. Further detail on the information you requested can be found below: A detailed breakdown of how the 750,000 GBP was allocated and disbursed. The names of organisations, agencies, or entities that received these funds. A description of the projects ...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: FOI/202300383828
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal Scottish Government discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger project: EIR release

In November 2021 Scottish Enterprise commissioned the Scot2Ger project. Please provide all internal Scottish Government discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger project, including discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger report published in June 2022. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200329884
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal correspondence and discussions within the Scottish Government regarding FOI reference number 202300349504: FOI release

All of the records of internal correspondence and discussions within the Scottish Government which took place relating to your initial request for information under FOI reference number 202300349504.

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

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300354799
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Local authorities' enforcement activities in relation to engines left running on parked vehicles: FOI release

All records available on local authorities’ enforcement activities (Fixed Penalty Notices or other) in relation to engines left running on parked vehicles. All information held regarding reviews carried out by the Scottish Ministers of local authority enforcement as per paragraph 5.1 of the guidance.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1) s.5

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200330303
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector