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

Tax sites under Green Freeports: FOI release

1. Can you confirm that the undernoted tax sites shown below and taken from SG press release (28 July 2023) of successful Green Freeport bids will be Tax Sites under the Green Freeport definition? 2. Can you confirm whether the Port of Ardersier has now been added as another Tax Site under the Green Freeport definition...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384834
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Government supplied electronic devices: FOI release

1. For each minister, a list of government supplied electronic devices. This should include but not be limited to iPads, laptops, or phones. 2. For each ministerial government device, confirmation as to whether each has the following apps or software installed. WhatsApp Facebook Instagram Twitter (X) Signal Telegram ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.2

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384829
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pavement parking penalties: FOI review

Formation on the decision in 2022 not to increase the levels associated with Penalty Charge Notices that can be charged by local authorities.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200335614 Review of 202200331611
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Support provided to asylum, refugees and displaced people in Scotland: FOI release

1. I request information on the amount received in the financial year 2022-23 from UK Government Departments and the purpose(s) of the financial allocation. It would also be helpful to distinguish which allocations were for dispersal to public, private and third sector agencies and those funds retained to enable the Sc...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.60

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384658
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Local authority schools last inspected in Scotland: FOI release

Part one: 1. The number of primary schools that have not been inspected in the last ten years (up to August 2023)? 2. The percentage of primary schools that have not been inspected in the last ten years (up to August 2023)? 3. The number of secondary schools that have not been inspected in the last ten years (up to A...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385111
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Penalty Charges for parking offences: FOI review

Frmation on the decision in 2022 not to increase the levels associated with Penalty Charge Notices that can be charged by local authorities.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300336580 Review of 202300336580
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information held when contacting Medical Council of Ireland (MCI): FOI review

Can you provide me with the date or dates email/telephone calls/meetings etc and any other information that the Scottish Government or The Safety Openness and Learning when they contacted the General Medical Council of Ireland (MCI) or the Irish Medical Council to gain information relating to Muftah Salem Eljamel relat...

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200333993 Review of 202200329591
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Guidance regarding Ministerial correspondence: FOI release

1. Any and all documents the Scottish Government holds on procedures/mechanisms/methods/processes for officials to access/request private emails and whatsapps when an FOI request has been made for ministerial correspondence. If the requests I have asked for are above the cost threshold, please help me on the best way t...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending whatsapp

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300383766
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care use of governmental device: FOI release

1. Whether Michael Matheson informed anyone in the Scottish Government of his holiday to Morocco during December 2022/January 2023 in advance of it and if so when. 2. Whether Michael Matheson asked the Scottish Government to take a government device with him on this holiday, whether this request was accepted or rejecte...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385115
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland Social Media Management Tool: FOI release

Who is your social media management and monitoring tool supplier? Start date and duration of framework/contract with the supplier Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contrac...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: 202200327928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding transparency of Scotland’s Governing Party: FOI review

All correspondence (including emails, letters, meetings, instant messages and phone calls) between Scottish Ministers, Scottish Government officials and SNP officials (employed by the party) regarding the debate held in the Scottish Parliament on 3 May 2023 on Transparency of Scotland’s Governing Party. This correspond...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300359727 Review of 202300354998
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart: FOI review

All correspondence including emails, briefing notes, text and WhatsApp messages, documents and memos relating to the resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart, the CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: 202200285209
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Provide the minutes, agendas and associated papers for the meetings of the cladding stakeholder group: FOI review

12 weeks have passed since you sent your letter on 8 March 2023 and the documents have not been published. Please provide the documents as was originally requested.

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300360398 Review of 202300342232
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breakdown of SAAS overpayments from 2019-20 to 2022-23: FOI release

A breakdown of SAAS overpayments from 2019-20 to 2022-23. The total number of people who received an overpayment. (It should be noted that students are paid bursaries they are entitled to based on information provided, either a change in individual’s circumstances or withdrawal from courses are the main reasons that g...

FOI cost limit 45 score 191 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.12

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: 202200324230
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COP27 details: costs and staff involved: FOI review

The total cost of the First Minister’s visit to Egypt for COP27, How many staff or officials accompanied her, Who authorised the £5m funding for loss and damage.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: 202200329359
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding proposed conversion therapy bill: FOI release

All correspondence or records of meetings between the Scottish Government, and any representative of the groups Stonewall, the Equality Network, or Scottish Trans, regarding the Scottish Government's proposed conversion therapy bill, since January 1, 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.28 s.29 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300376812
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Unredacted copy of all information disclosed as part of FOI/202100212787: FOI release

An unredacted copy of all information disclosed as part of FOI/202100212787, which was a review of FOI 202100203997. Any internal correspondence on these FOIs, including discussions of redactions.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: 202100267005
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Amount of bursary and grants available from SAAS each year for 2013-2023: FOI review

The amount of bursary and grants available from SAAS each year for the past ten years, split by income category.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: 202300346702
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A96 Corridor Review cost: EIR release

Please could you tell me how much has been spent on the A96 consultation and A96 Corridor Review, which includes a climate compatibility assessment, to date? Could this please be broken down by how much was spent on the consultation and how much on the review?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385042
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Recalls of local planning decision statistics: EIR release

With reference to the Loch Long Salmon planning appeal that was recalled by the Scottish Ministers, you asked: How many other times during the lifetime of the current Parliament your department has recalled a local planning decision, specify which applications and the grounds for recall.

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

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300375604
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Rural Energy Consumers Working Group minutes: EIR release

The minutes of all of Gillian Martin's meetings with the Rural Energy Consumers Working Group from 29 March 2023 to date.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 16 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300376339
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Farming and rural, Public sector

Minutes of meetings where Kate Forbes MSP and Mark Logan attended: FOI release

Minutes of any meetings held between Mark Logan and Kate Forbes or any meetings in which they were both present.

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

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300374638
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

NHS Scotland Once for Scotland Workforce: FOI review

In an Appeal against dismissal, does the Scheme of Delegation apply only to the appointment of the panel Chair? Would the Panel Chair, so appointed, be responsible for appointing other panel members? Would the Panel Chair, so appointed be required to include a Non Executive Director on the panel? Can compliance with th...

FOI unclear 55 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.1

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202200333687 Review of 202200329513
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Hospitality services for the financial year 2021-2022 broken down by Directorates: FOI release

The full cost to the Scottish Government for hospitality services for the financial year 2021-2022 broken down by the following directorates: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate Budget and Public Spending Directorate Chief Economist Directorate Chief Medical Officer Directorate Chief Nursing Officer Directorate ...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202300383924
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adult day services and respite services survey: FOI review

Can I please be sent the letter and survey (including all questions and requests for information) Humza Yousaf sent to Health and Social Care Partnerships on the 25th of May 2022 about adult day services and respite services? Can I also please be sent all survey responses from Health and Social Care Partnerships and l...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202200333971 Review of 202200326204
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector