Scottish Government FOI Index

22,647releases indexed

40,488attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,388partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-30newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,388 unclear 7,405 not held 3,241 released 1,581 already published 703 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 2996 s.17(1) 2927 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1223 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-09 8 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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22,647 matching releases

Transport Scotland emails regarding publication date of Audit Scotland report: FOI Review

"This is a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. It should be treated as a single request and not aggregated with others. On 11 May 2022, the Scottish Government publised a five-page PDF document on its website titled Ferguson Marine - response to submission to Ministers requesting approval of C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 132 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-13
Reference: FOI/202200312123 Review of 202200299814
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Priority Marine Features and Highly Protected Marine Areas information: EIR release

The following information updates and confirmation regarding; PMF management measures: 1. Whether you have received advice (location, extent and condition of the 11 species of PMF's being considered as part of the PMF management measures) from NatureScot and if so please can you supply copies of that advice. 2. What pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-13
Reference: FOI/202200274123
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of £50 million from Health Secretary to reduce A&E waiting times: FOI Review

1. A breakdown of how the £50 million the Health Secretary announced to reduce A&E waiting times will be distributed between all the Health Boards of Scotland. Please include the amount, or estimated amount, each health board will receive from this budget. 2. A breakdown of how each health board will be expected to spe...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1)

Published: 2023-03-13
Reference: FOI/202200312816 Review of 202200303879
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Communications between Scottish Government and Tata Steel: FOI Review

A copy of all communications sent or received, and minutes of Scottish Government discussions with (a) Tata Steel UK and (b) Liberty Steel or the GFG Alliance over the last 12 months in regards to the 2016 purchase/sale agreement of the Dalzell steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.21(4) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-03-13
Reference: FOI/202200321085 Review of 202200313269
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

National Marine Plan interactive data: EIR release

“Marine Scotland is coordinating the funding from European Maritime and Fisheries Fund for the SEaCoR (Scottish East Coast Review) project. What we are requesting is: 1. The information (no row data but), for project officers to produce figures in a consistent style. Preferably to the lowest scale possible and with the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(1) s.20 s.10(4)

Published: 2023-03-13
Reference: FOI/202200317124
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Dr Pete Cheema: EIR release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting with Dr Pete Cheema OBE and others on 12 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagement...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-10
Reference: FOI/202300339740
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy First Minister meetings with the Scottish Government Unicorn Steering Group: FOI release

1) 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 the following meetings: 1a) John Swinney's meetings with the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.17 s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-10
Reference: FOI/202300338413
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of residential mobile homes: Information released

Would it be appropriate to state there are over 3,000 mobile homes in Scotland or is there a more appropriate figure?

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-10
Reference: FOI/202200328575
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon correspondence with New York Times regarding COP 27: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, texts, whatsapp) between Nicola Sturgeon, her advisers, the Scottish Government and the New York Times in regards to her appearing at their “On the Verge of Progress: Where Will COP27 Take Us” panel at Cop27.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-10
Reference: FOI/202200328934
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Responses to public consultation paper 'A New Deal for Tenants': FOI release

Access to the responses given to the public consultation paper entitled “A New Deal for Tenants - draft strategy: consultation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-10
Reference: FOI/202300337054
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A9 and A99 closures and fatalities: EIR release

Information about the amount of times the A9 Inverness to Thurso Road and the A99 Latheron to Wick Road has been closed for 2020, 2021, 2022 to present date 2023. Also how many fatalities on these roads for these dates.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-10
Reference: FOI/202300343971
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

PhD students at university: FOI release

1. In each of the last five academic years, how many PhD candidates were supervised by the university since 2018? 2. In each of the last five academic years, how many UK domestic resident PhD candidates were supervised by the university since 2018? 3. What amount of PhD fees are charged by the university for the superv...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.20 s.3

Published: 2023-03-09
Reference: FOI/202300341865
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Vessel breached under section 4.7: EIR release

Under the derogation Rules of the terms and conditions of the Trial under section 4.7. How many vessels have been found to have breached this section and what actions where taking against them?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-03-09
Reference: FOI/202300340722
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Payments made under EU Common Agricultural Policy: EIR release

A list of all payments made under Scotland’s EU Common Agricultural Policy in 2022 and the first few months of 2023. For each entry please provide the name of the estate/recipient and the amount awarded. The payment information requested relates to all payments made in the calendar year regardless of application year.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.13 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-09
Reference: FOI/202300340893
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Diversity, Inclusion and Equality roles: FOI release

1. Could you tell me how many job roles in the government/governmental bodies which include the words diversity, inclusive/inclusion, equalities/equality? 2. Could you list the job roles? 3. Could you list the salaries for each of the jobs? 4. How many of them have been hired for those roles in 2021/22?

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2023-03-09
Reference: FOI/202200334074
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Vehicle statistics relating to the M74 and Caledonia Park: EIR release

Q1. Number of vehicles off junction 22 of the M74 annually Q2. Any intel around the number of vehicles that pass Caledonia Park, Glasgow Road, Gretna, DG16 5GG on the M74/M6 annually

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-08
Reference: FOI/202300345158
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government fleet fuel statistics: FOI release

Could you break down the number of cars which the Scottish Government has at its disposal by electric, hybrid, petrol, diesel. Furthermore, could you tell me how many SUVs the Scottish government has? For each type of car could you also specify how much money the Scottish Government has spent on them.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-08
Reference: FOI/202300341936
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications around Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 (STPR2) report: FOI release

Any minutes from meetings between Scottish Government ministers and/or civil servants that discuss the recent STPR2 report. Any emails, texts, WhatsApp messages, between Scottish Government ministers and/or civil servants that discuss the recent STPR2.

FOI unclear 75 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 4 attachments

Published: 2023-03-08
Reference: FOI/202200333617
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Craig Anderson: FOI release

information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting /video conference with Craig Anderson and others on 25 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagemen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-08
Reference: FOI/202300339761
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Permanent Secretary's briefing on GFG Alliance: FOI release

“1) Any internal and external correspondence, including meeting notes, agendas, minutes, memos, or attachments, relating to the Permanent Secretary's briefing on GFG Alliance by officials on February 22 or another date if later rearranged, referenced in the disclosure in FOI 202200312444. 2) Any other briefing packs se...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 6 attachments

Published: 2023-03-08
Reference: FOI/202200318545
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Statistical data on arrests and convictions: FOI release

Statistical data related to arrests and convictions under: section 46 of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, (1982-2023) the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995, section 7, 11 & 13 (1995-2023) section 1 of the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007. (2007-2023)

FOI not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.46 s.7 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300344456
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health Ministerial car fleet journeys: FOI release

Details of all ministerial car fleet journeys undertaken by Humza Yousaf MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health on Monday 20 February 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300344273
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Government spending on TBR Global Chauffeuring: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government used the services of TBR Global Chauffeuring at any time in the last five years (January 1, 2017 - present)? If so, please detail how many times this company has been used, how much has been paid for each usage and what services were provided on each occasion. Please also detail who used the...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2023-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300343472
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A835 trunk road drystone wall at Contin: EIR release

Under the relevant legislation of FOI and GDPR, please may I request all correspondence in relation to the drystone wall and complaints along the A835 trunk road in the village of Contin. Please may I also obtain all records of any enforcement action or requests for repair work at Coul Mains Steading and Contin Mains S...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300343058
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to Scallop Dive vessels: EIR release

How Many active Scallop Dive Vessels are active in Diving for scallops in and around the Scottish Coast? How Many Scallop Dive Vessels have been Inspected at sea or in port During 2022 by British Sea Fishing Officers?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300342178
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector