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

Funded acres of woodlands have been restored or created: EIR release

How many acres of woodlands have been restored or created with Scottish Government funding in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day? How many acres of woodlands have been restored or created by Scottish Forestry in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day?

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

Published: 2023-02-02
Reference: FOI/202200321722
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Instances where benefit claimants received support where they were not entitled: FOI release

The total number of, and value of, instances where benefit claimants received support where they were not entitled - because they were not residing in Scotland, or have claimed multiple instances of a specific benefit at the same time, e.g. from more than one Scottish address.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2023-02-02
Reference: FOI/202200320761
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government overseas offices: FOI release

1. Can you tell me what benefits and return on these large investments Scotland is receiving from these countries due to setting up offices? 2. What is their role? 3. Ie Is it only promotion of Scotland in general without benefits of the costs involved? 4. Has any trade agreements been agreed with long standing ones an...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-02-02
Reference: FOI/202200321761
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Average times for decisions on Adult Disability Payments and Child Disability Payments: FOI release

1. How many video calls in total have been made to applicants for ADP to complete part 2 of the assessment since ADP was rolled out across Scotland 2. How many of those calls lasted: a. Under an hour b. Between 1 and 2 hours c. Between 2 and 3 hours d. 3 hours and more 3. How long, on average, it takes between completi...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.2 s.6 s.7

Published: 2023-02-02
Reference: FOI/202200320905
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Obstructions on the foreshore at Port Mohr: EIR release

With regard to the obstructions on the foreshore at Port Mohr, Isle of Colonsay. [The Access Officer of Argyll and Bute Council’s letter to Servitude Rights Holders] makes the statement: ‘Marine Scotland has stated that all obstructions on the foreshore below the MHWS have been removed following the serving of a notice...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.44 s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-02-01
Reference: FOI/202300336514
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Offenders convicted of homicide: FOI release

1. Of all offenders convicted of homicide who were handed out a Community Payback Order, how many were convicted of Culpable Homicide? Please provide this information for all financial years between 2011-12 and 2020-21 (inclusive). 2. Of all offenders convicted of homicide who were handed out a fine, how many were conv...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2023-02-01
Reference: FOI/202300338762
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

VMS Data Request: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for the following two periods: January 2017 – December 2018 (inclusive) All of 2022 so far (or as much as possible) The ICES rectangles I would like VMS for are as follows: · 39E4 · 40E3 · 40E4 · 40E5 · 41E3 · 41E4 · 41E5 · 42E3 · 42E4 · 43E2 · 43E3 · 44E2 · 44E3 · 44E4 · 45E2 · 45E3 · 45E4 · 46E2 · ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-02-01
Reference: FOI/202200331392
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A96 Review Cost: EIR release

How much has been spent on the review of the A96 Dualling Programme which includes a climate compatibility assessment?

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

Published: 2023-02-01
Reference: FOI/202200321454
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A96 review consultation: FOI release

How many people responded to the consultation survey as part of the A96 Corridor Review which closed for consultation on June 10?

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

Published: 2023-02-01
Reference: FOI/202200321478
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

FOIs submitted regarding Finance and Economy: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Finance and Economy from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Kate Forbes before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs cleared by John Swinney (as Kate Forbes on maternity leave) before release/publication. 4. The ...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200335611
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland Local Area Network: FOI release

Information about the organisation’s Local Area Network (LAN) environment. Please can you send me the organisation’s Local Area Network (LAN) contract, which may include the following: · Support and Maintenance- e.g. switches, router, software etc · Managed- If this includes services than just LAN. 1. Contract Type: Ma...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.5

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200321769
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOIs submitted regarding Justice and Veterans: FOI release

1.The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Justice and Veterans from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Keith Brown before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs that have not yet received a response.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200335609
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pension Scheme Investments: FOI release

Information on which companies the SPPA invests in. I am especially concerned about investment in Fossil Fuel companies. I would like to see a list of companies that SPPA invests in. I would also like to know if SPPA has plans to divest from Fossil fuel industries, and invest in more sustainable industries.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300339367
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Eligibility criteria for Regional Selective Assistance grants: FOI release

Information regarding the eligibility criteria for Regional Selective Assistance grants made by the Lanarkshire Development Agency. I am particularly interested in grants awarded in the 1990s and want to specifically establish what the rules were around land ownership for these grants. I have also submitted this reques...

FOI not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200335498
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fishing vessels recorded as part of the Razor Fishing trial: EIR release

Under the derogation Rules of the terms and conditions of the Trial under sections 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4. During and since the start of the electrofishing trial in 2018, how many vessels has been recorded by Marine Scotland as part of the Razor Fishing trial failed to notify Marine Scotland of departure from and arriva...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending whatsapp s.4 s.3

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200335407
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Air mileage of overseas trips: FOI release

1. The total air mileage of overseas trips carried out by the minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity since she was appointed to the post. 2. The total mileage of trips carried out by the same minister in the same timeframe. 2. The total air mileage of overseas trips carried out by the minister for...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200335472
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Reprioritising £38m in the mental health budget: FOI release

1) In the Emergency Budget Review, the Scottish Government states it is reprioritising £38m in the mental health budget, specifically "This has included continuing to support overall increases to mental health spending as well as delivery of dementia, learning disability and autism services, and crosscutting trauma wor...

FOI unclear 55 score 57 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1A s.25(1)

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200328373
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

VMS of all ITECS rectangles in Scotland: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for all of the ICES rectangles in Scotland for the period of Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 (inclusive). Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.”

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300336479
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Edinburgh university protest about the film 'Adult Human Female': FOI release

All correspondence (including WhatsApp’s, emails, texts) dating between December 14 and 21 2022 between Nicola Sturgeon, her advisers, her civil servants, press officers and the media about the Edinburgh university protest on Wednesday December 14 about the film Adult Human Female.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: 202200335549
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Future Offshore Wind Scenarios : EIR release

All internal Scottish Government discussion of the FOWS study (including between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) from 1st April 2022 – date and all Scottish Government correspondence with external parties discussing the FOWS study, from 1st April 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200332791
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business which have sought assistance from international office: FOI release

How many businesses have sought assistance from the (i) international office in Beijing, (ii) international office in Berlin, (iii) international office in Brussels, (iv) international office Dublin, (v) international office in London, (vi) international office in Ottawa, (vii) international office in Paris, (viii) int...

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

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200335022
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Home insulation in social housing: FOI release

The amount invested by the Scottish Government on home insulation in social housing from 2012-2022.

FOI released 75 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200335283
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Glasgow & Edinburgh road - roundabout leading to A8(M): EIR release

The original plans for the Glasgow & Edinburgh road - roundabout leading to A8(M) Any changes deviating from the original plan Reasons for changes, if any Who owns the land at the back of Rhinds Crescent - old Edinburgh Road?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300337130
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

FOIs submitted regarding Rural Affairs and Islands: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Rural Affairs and Islands from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Mairi Gougeon before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs that have not yet received a response.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200335635
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture from 19 May 2021 to present. 2. The number of those FOIs cleared by Angus Robertson before release/publication. 3. The number of those FOIs that have not yet received a response.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200335631
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector