Scottish Government FOI Index

22,655releases indexed

40,520attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,395partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,395 unclear 7,405 not held 3,242 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5153 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3730 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 3001 s.17(1) 2928 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1227 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 8 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,313 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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22,655 matching releases

COVID-19 Novavax vaccination trials: FOI release

1. Why was a database set up with no ability to add those in trials, despite the fact it was known there were Scottish peoples in trials? 2. Since the FM has publicly stated you were working effortlessly to resolve this since July 2nd can you please Inform me of what your team have done to do so? 3. NHS England also ha...

FOI released 75 score 11 working days correspondence s.4

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100258210
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter - Barclays PPA Guarantee Analysis: FOI release

Freedom of Information Request: Lochaber Smelter (Barclays PPA Guarantee Analysis) This is a formal request for information under FOISA. I am seeking full disclosure of the attached document on the basis that any claimed FOISA exemptions do not apply and that the public interest favours disclosure. https://www.gov.scot...

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

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100251113
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Energy drinks and caffeine gum use in children: FOI release

My main concern is the sale of fast release caffeine gum to children for performance enhancement in athletics. I'm interested to know why the consultation on energy drinks excluded this type of harmful high caffeine product which is being widely promoted and sold to children. Was the Scottish Government aware of concer...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100260419
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to A9 and A96 dualling programme: EIR release

I wish to request the following under freedom of information legislation. 1. Copies of all correspondence sent to or from the Cabinet secretary for net zero,energy and transport, and/or the minister for transport, relating to the dualling of the A9 and/or the A96, in August, September and/or October.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100251442
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Carer's Allowance Supplement programme: FOI release

Information on people who have an underlying entitlement to Carer's Allowance and why they are not entitled to Carer's Allowance Supplement. 1. Why has Social Security Scotland decided not to support those carers on Pension Credit with underlying entitlement to carer’s allowance with inclusion to the Carer’s Allowance ...

FOI withheld 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100259979
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Statistics on guilty pleas and criminal charges that proceeded to court: FOI release

1. The number of guilty pleas made by the accused of any criminal charge that proceeded to court for the financial years of 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and so far in 2021-22. 2. The percentage of all criminal charges that proceeded to court where the accused pleaded guilty for the fina...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.3

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100259042
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire Content Group membership: FOI release

Details of all members, and associated organisations, of the Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire Content Group since it was established in April 2018.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 13 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100258663
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FOI) statistics from 2018 onwards: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs dealt with by the Scottish Government in a) 2021 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2018. 2. The number of FOIs not responded to within the 28 day time frame in a) 2021 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2018. 3. The number of FOIs not responded to within 20 days of receiving confirmation following a clarification request a) 202...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100256052
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Business Ventilation Fund applications: FOI release

1. At the time of writing, how many businesses have applied for this fund? 2. How many of these applications have been accepted? 3. How many of these applications have been rejected? 4. If any applications have been rejected, please provide explanations on why that is the case?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100262349
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine injury and death numbers: FOI release

The number of injuries treated in hospital from a COVID-19 vaccine, and of those injuries, number of hospitalisations for more than 2 days. The number of deaths from a COVID-19 vaccine. If the new COVID-19 variant of concern Omicron is a cover up for the amount of side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine and if politicians...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100259393
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Attendees at COP26 climate change conference: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100244582 1) How many Scottish Government officials/civil servants are accredited to attend the Cop 26 climate change conference in Glasgow? 2) How many Scottish Government press officers are accredited to attend the Cop 26 climate change conference in Glasgow? Your review request, reference ...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 18 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100253836 review of 202100244582
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Gaelic specific grant application and pupil number for various GME schools in Glasgow: FOI release

The past 10 years of applications to the Gaelic Specific Grant from Glasgow City Council? Any other sources the Scottish Government has a breakdown of pupil numbers for the various GME schools that have existed in Glasgow over the past 20 years?

FOI not held 65 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100256085
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Budget provision for digital connectivity: FOI release

The Scottish Government's budget provision for digital connectivity, how much has been allocated to infrastructure, with a breakdown by local authority/region.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100260685
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Engagement and total cost incurred by Scottish Land Commission: FOI release

Total costs incurred by the Scottish Land Commission from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. You also asked for a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and ...

FOI unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100244826
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of annual funding provided to Scotland Food and Drink: FOI release

A breakdown of the total amount of funding provided to Scotland Food and Drink on an annual basis for each financial year since 2016/17.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100257016
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Early Learning and Childcare expansion: FOI release

The information requested is specific data from the Early Learning and Childcare 1140 expansion 'Finance Template 2 re-issue’ spreadsheets submitted be each of the 32 Scottish Local Authorities to Scottish Government in early 2018. The data requested will be from the final (most recent) submissions received by the Scot...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100251849
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Government Car Service (GCS) and Ministerial personal car travel expense statistics: FOI release

The amount the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2021/22 (to the date of this request). Number of cars in the Scottish Government, Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2021/22 (to the date of this request). The number of FTE staff working in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100254965
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine (Vaxzevria) wastage and destruction: FOI release

This freedom of information request relates to stocks of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). 1. Please let me know the number (if any) of doses of the above vaccine destroyed of disposed of by, or on behalf of, NHS Scotland or the Scottish Government as a result of reaching or approaching their expiry date. 2...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.20

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100258692
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Scotland COVID Status app details: FOI release

1. How many third parties are involved in running the SNHS COVID Status passport app? 2. Who holds the passport/driving license documents once they are uploaded? 3. Who is responsible for verifying the facial ID? 4. Who holds the information gathered on the facial ID? 5. Is the app secure? 6. How much testing was carri...

FOI not held 45 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence s.25 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100244534
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) for vessels 801 and 802: FOI release

1. What actions are the Scottish Government taking to support CalMac in obtaining secure and affordable supplies of imported LNG in preparation for Hulls 801 and 802 coming into service? 2. Please confirm which countries the Scottish Government have identified as key exporters of LNG to Scotland for Hulls 801 and 802?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100256982
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary Net Zero, Energy and Transport engagements regarding Carbon Capture: FOI release

All diary engagements of the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport in relation to Carbon Capture including, but not exclusively, dates, times, locations, attendance, minutes

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100251136
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Acorn Carbon Capture Project: FoI release

Any correspondence between or involving senior civil servants, the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, the First Minister, Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work, and/or the Minister for Environment and Land Reform, or their respective ministerial offices, on the topic of the Acorn carbon capture project, f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100250858
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Insch War Memorial Hospital: FoI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, typed or hand-written notes, text messages or otherwise) by the Scottish Government regarding Insch War Memorial Hospital between 1 st March 2020 and 27th October 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100251117
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Management of Public Health Incidents: FoI release

A copy of the 2017 version, Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on the Roles and Responsibilities of NHS Led Incident Management Teams A copy of all correspondence, including relevant attachments, and minutes meetings regarding the decision to update the Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-11
Reference: FOI/202100249344
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Funding and grants provided to Relationships Scotland: FOI release

All funds and grants provided to Relationships Scotland, 18 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EP, and Family Mediation Highland, 46 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EH from the Scottish Government to be provided to me. I'm looking for the following (Detailed): Funds provided to Relationships Scotland from the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.7 s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-01-10
Reference: FOI/202100252824
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector