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

CMAL report on replacement ferries and infrastructure post Orkney trip: FOI release

A copy of the report prepared by CMAL following a visit to Orkney, which included an assessment of the expected cost of replacement ferries and infrastructure which has been provided to the OIC.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300372242
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Talking clock spend per year: FOI release

The total costs per year from the Scottish Government to talking clock/speaking clock services in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and so far in 2023.

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300386233
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Directory services spend per year: FOI release

The total costs per year from the Scottish Government to (a) 118 118 and (b) 118 500, directory services since 2016.

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300386246
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications regarding James Hutton Institute in relation to the Evidence Review: EIR release

A complete copy of the instructions given to the James Hutton Institute in relation to the Evidence Review, (ii) any and all internal communications on the selection of the James Hutton Institute to carry out the Evidence Review, (iii) any and all internal communications explaining why review of evidence into oxo-biode...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200322513
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence in relation to Dalzell Steelworks: FOI release

What (a) correspondence and (b) meetings has the Scottish Government had with (i) Tata Steel and (ii) Liberty House since 14 January 2022 regarding the Dalzell steelworks. Please provide a copy of the letters, minutes and all other documentation that accompanied these events. How much has the Scottish Government spent ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 146 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200329841
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

VMS Data of all ICES rectangles in Scotland: EIR release

I would like to request (if possible) fishing VMS data for all of the ICES rectangles in Scotland for the period of Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 (inclusive). Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated. My colleague phoned to ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200322032
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Human and Economic Cost Modelling (HECM) work by The Promise: FOI release

As per the discussion between Kate Forbes, Fiona Duncan and Frazer McKinley on the 16th September 2021 can you please provide details of the work conducted by the Promise Scotland/McKinley for the Scottish Government around the support provided to the Government re "HECM at a national level through design, delivery and...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300385677
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Uig Triangle Calmac service correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Ministers of the Scottish Government and business and community groups from the Outer Hebrides regarding CalMac's ferry services o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200305839
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of payments made to various estates and rural organisations in the last six years: EIR review

Please could the Scottish government provide a detailed breakdown of all rural payments (and the total for each year) for the last six years that was paid to the following organisations: Annandale and Lochwood Estates LLP (Company Number SO306319) Annandale Estates (owned by the Earl of Annandale and Hartfell) Lochwoo...

FOI/EIR released 70 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: EIR/202200307978 Review of 202200302680
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Stage 6 Payment For Vessel 802: EIR release

Regarding the Stage 6 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 17 August 2016, according to the revised payment schedule of 12 May 2017: What evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the sixth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? What checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200303326
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 (DASA) sentences: FOI release

Number of people who received a compensation order following a conviction under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Number of people who received an absolute discharge following a conviction under the Domestic Abuse ...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300389661
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information on historic fishing areas: EIR release

Information on historic fishing areas as set out in your email.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200308917
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 (DASA) community payback sentences: FOI release

Number of people who received a community payback order following a conviction under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Number of people who received admonition following a conviction under the Domestic Abuse (Scotl...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387625
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Handling of freedom of information request number 202200290584: FOI release

All the data the Scottish Government has relating to the handling of the FOI request referenced 202200290584, including all internal correspondence, phone calls, handwritten notes or other such documentation). Please also include all data relating to the involvement of ministers and special advisers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200303308
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spending review: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review. Ple...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200303696
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents monitoring grid connection since May 2021: FOI review

Please provide all Scottish Government records relating to monitoring progress on the grid connection of the Lochaber hydro plant. Please review the response to the above referenced FOI on the following grounds: The public interest test has been misapplied There is significant public interest in the Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202200303745 Review of 202200298378
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vaccination rate targets in Scotland and safety issues: FOI review

Please would you publish the vaccination rate targets for Scotland given to NHS Scotland by the World Health Organisation. Please break down the information into age-group cohorts. Please describe the process of how the Scottish Government reviews and assesses these targets set by the World Health Organisation. Please ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202200326016 Review of 202200318136
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

River Findhorn District Salmon Fisheries Board: EIR release

Thanks you for your letter of 7th June 2022, regarding our seal control licence application, we are disappointed that it has not been viewed in a favourable light and that a licence to control seals which are specifically entering our river to target salmon has not been granted. This is also disheartening given the con...

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

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200306906
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Domestic abuse aggravator sentencing: FOI release

Could you please provide me with the number of people convicted that had a domestic abuse aggravator attached to their charge who received a community payback order following a conviction. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Could you please provide me wit...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387623
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Domestic abuse aggravator custodial sentences: FOI release

Number of people convicted that had a domestic abuse aggravator attached to their charge who received a short term custodial sentence (More than four years) following a conviction. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Number of people convicted that had a d...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387627
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Stage 14 payment for vessel 801 (29/03/2018): EIR release

The Stage 14 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 29/03/2018, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fourteenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what ch...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200303244
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Domestic abuse aggravator compensation orders: FOI release

Number of people convicted that had a domestic abuse aggravator attached to their charge who received a compensation order following a conviction. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Number of people convicted that had a domestic abuse aggravator attached ...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300389636
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Marking Of gillnets: EIR release

So is it safe to assume not 1 single gillnet has been examined to see if they comply with this legislation whilst fishing in Scottish waters? Due to the fact that your request was emailed to the direct mailbox of an official who has been on annual leave, there were regrettably delays with your request being processed ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200314430
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independent review into the Closure of The New School Buterstone (the Report): FOI release

As regards the independent review into the closure of the New School Butterstone ("the Report"), published July 2020: All individuals, organisations (including media), and third parties sent either a hard copy of the report or a link to the on-line copy The number of occasions on which the Government’s web page contai...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200324814
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 (DASA) custodial sentences: FOI release

Could you please provide me with the number of people who received a short term custodial sentence (less than four years) following a conviction under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Could you please provide this data for the past five calendar years until the date of this request? Could you please provide me w...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.1

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387622
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector