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

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

Comments on Representations document request from interested party: EIR Release

Following the site visit for the above development appeal on 19th. April 2023, the Reporter Ms Callan stated that interested parties could make representations re matters that arose from the site visit, but she did not state a date for responses. I would appreciate if you could please confirm the required date for subm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300353499
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public Sector

Offshore wind and hydrogen meeting 16 May 2022: EIR release

On 16th May 2022 Ivan McKee, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, met with a delegation from France to discuss floating offshore wind and hydrogen. Please provide any briefings prepared in advance of this meeting, and any notes/minutes/MoU arising from the meeting.

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

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200333762
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry An Action Plan for Scotland 1999-2000: FOI Release

A copy of "The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry: An Action Plan for Scotland (1999-2000)” published by the Scottish Executive.

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300363819
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Scottish Government Dublin office operations: FOI release

Katy McNeil heads up the Dublin Office of the Scottish Government. What is the role and purposes of that office and Ms McNeil? Is there any measure of achievement? For example, a cost effective analysis? What is the salary afforded to Ms McNeil? What has been the annual budget for the office for the past 5 years?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: FOI/202300382812
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Biffa communications from 1 January to 8 June 2023: EIR release

All communications between Biffa and the Scottish Government between January 1, 2023 and the date on which this request is received. This should include emails, minutes of meetings and any other communications. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300360612
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Berlin office operations: FOI release

Alexandra Stein heads up the Berlin Office of the Scottish Government. What is the role and purposes of that office and Ms Stein? Is there any measure of achievement? For example, a cost effective analysis? What is the salary afforded to Ms Stein? What has been the annual budget for the office for the past 5 years?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: FOI/202300382794
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

John Swinney's meetings 26 September and 6 October 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to John Swinney's meetings with David Tydeman on September 26, and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300338423
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Framework For The Provision Of Commercial Advisors: FOI release

The contracts and specification within the Framework for the Provision of Commercial Advisors. Any details the agreed level of confidentiality between the Scottish Government and contracted consultants such as any NDAs or impact on FOISA legislation within said framework or any award against said framework. Corresponde...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts s.25(1) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300363667
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Figures in addition to the response to FOI 202200303520: FOI release

With reference to FOI/202200303520, figures for the same FY periods (22/23) detailing the actual income (for Q1) and the projected income for the whole financial year (recognising that the figures relating to the previous financial year will not be released due to the commercial sensitivities).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200332080
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government: FOI Release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors, Deloitte and/or Teneo, since May 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 141 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200332037
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Vessel 801 stage 6 payment: EIR release

Stage 6 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 17/08/2016, 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 sixth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks were ...

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: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200291920
Directorate
Topic: Public sector