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

Police databases used by Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

The exact Police databases which are used by Disclosure Scotland to establish if they hold any information relating to an individual.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100249774
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A92 routine inspection report from October 2020 – October 2021: EIR release

Can you please forward the weekly traffic island reports carried out by BEAR, last island in Broughty Ferry Road as it joins Greendykes Road and the first island in Greendykes Road, Dundee. You clarified the dates for this search as 1 October 2020 – 4 October 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100244769
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding to Moray Council: FOI release

How much Moray Council have received in 2020/21 from the safer cycling and waking routes grant?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100245630
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 vaccine ingredients: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1) Has thimerosal (mercury) actually been tested for safety in human consumption? 2) Being a so called preservative in a vaccine this would be extremely toxic being injected straight into the bloodstream would it not? 3) Who does the checks for vaccine ingredients in Scotland...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100244467
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Costs incurred by Community Justice Scotland: FOI release

(i) the total costs incurred by Community Justice Scotland from 2014 to the present day, including all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and officerunning costs; and (ii) a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and Cabinet ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100244572
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the establishment of a publicly owned energy company: FOI release

1. Any written and/or recorded correspondence (including letters, emails, and the recordings and/or minutes of telephone conversations or meetings) since January 2018 between Scottish Government ministers and/or civil servants regarding the establishment of a Scottish Government-owned energy company 2. Any written and/...

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

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100241534
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information pertaining to Education Scotland's mandated response times: FOI release

Please share with me the total number of unique correspondence cases logged between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021 and the percentage of these which were answered on time (only where there is a mandated response time and so this stat will already be tracked and available) for the following areas Data protection re...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100250036
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Total costs incurred and engagement with Independent Living Fund Scotland: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by the Independent Living Fund from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Se...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100244590
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Preparation used to support the decision making outlined in Short-terms lets legislation: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide the modelling, information, analysis, any calculations and documentation used to support the Scottish Government's decision making, outlined in Short-term lets - licensing scheme and planning control area legislation: draft business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) [https://www.gov.sc...

FOI clarification 80 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100232330
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scotland Maldives partnership information: EIR release

“Information relating to the Scotland-Maldives partnership, first announced by former First Minister Alex Salmond in 2009. Is the partnership still in effect? If not, when did it end and why? If so, what work is under way? What work was concluded as part of the partnership? How much money was spent linked to the partne...

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

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI-202100243709
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

Police Pension Scheme: FOI release

Please provide information for the following in relation to a warrant to serve an earnings arrestment on the dependence of an action in respect of police pension earnings payable to a former police officer in terms of the Police Pension Scheme 1987: Confirm whether the 1987 scheme may be attached by an earnings arrest...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.9 s.1

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100246173
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A90 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) information: EIR release

“I am told that there are 63 outstanding applications to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland in relation to the AWPR which are sisted pending further negotiations. 1a. I am trying to find out what the quantum of the claims in relation to these 63 outstanding applications is. 1b. I am also trying to find out how many of the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1A s.1B s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100231022
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public energy company meetings timelines and costs breakdown: EIR release

Further to the recent announcement by the First Minister regarding the termination or cessation of this particular company, and following in from her 2017 announcement that this was to be set up might I request information as to exactly what stage the Scottish Government were at. Whether it be planning or consultation....

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100242593
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

The James Hutton Institute report on the impact of sewage sludge: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100219910 My request relates to a report on the human health and environmental impacts of the use of sewage sludge on agricultural land. I understand that the report was commissioned by the Scottish Government in 2016/2017 following the 2016 Sludge Review. I understand that the report was w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.27(1) s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100243526 review of 202100219910
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Recorded information from Scottish industry Covid-19 meeting: FOI release

All of the recorded agendas, minutes and presentations (e.g. Powerpoint presentations) and action steps that were given at and recorded after the Wednesday 1 September 2021 Meeting between Prof Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director, Scottish Government and Scottish industry leaders.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100240260
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Communication with United States Government in relation to Cop26: FOI release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and US Government in relation to Cop26 in the last six months. This should include emails, letters, invites, call logs and any documents shared. 2. Any correspondence between the First Minister's office and the US Government in relation to Cop26 in the last six mont...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100238954
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information regarding the implementation of Covid-19 passports: FOI release

(a) Any scientific, medical, immunological or epidemiological evidence provided to Scottish Ministers that underpins or supports their decision to require vaccine passports for events consisting of more than 10,000 people at open air events such as football matches; (b) Advice/recommendations on how such a scheme would...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.12 s.20 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100240234
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information pertaining to the board of Scottish Canals: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by the board of Scottish Canals from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and officerunning costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and Cabinet S...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.5

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100244809
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Deputy First Minister communication regarding 2021 exam diet: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100203007 1. Any emails, text messages, OneNote memos, or other correspondence between John Swinney, his ministerial office and/or special advisers and the SQA on the topic of the 2021 exams diet and alternative certification model between November 1, 2020 to the date of this request. 2. Any ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.30 s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100241427 review of 202100203007
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Road collisions on A90 Laurencekirk junction: EIR release

Please could you tell me in the last three years, how many road traffic collisions have there been on the A90 at Laurencekirk resulting in injuries and deaths. You clarified on 8 October the location of the request is 5 miles north and south of the Laurencekirk junction

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100241331
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to Alternative Certification Model (ACM): FOI release

1. How many teachers were (a) due to receive the £400 payment to support the delivery of the Alternative Certification Model (b) have still to receive the payment to date, and (c) received less than £400. 2. Please provide a copy of all the feedback received by the Scottish Government from teachers regarding the policy...

FOI not held 70 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100229612
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Total cost incurred by Architecture and Design Scotland: EIR release

Total costs incurred by Architecture and Design Scotland from 2014 to present; and a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secretaries from 2014 to present.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100242148
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Green agreement: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Patrick Harvie on the Green agreement and his subsequent Ministerial appointment from 7 May 2021 to 31 August 2021 (our reference – 202100239912) 2. Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Lorna Slater on the Green agreement and her subsequent Ministerial...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100239912
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information regarding Caledonian MacBrayne ferry crossings: FOI release

1. The number of Caledonian MacBrayne ferry crossings that have been delayed in each of the last 5 years, with a breakdown by year, and if possible by route and reason for delay. 2. The number of Caledonian MacBrayne ferry crossings that have been cancelled in each of the last 5 years, with a breakdown by year, and if ...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100245416
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 funding: FOI release

Information regarding funding received by the Scottish Government from the UK Government as part of the response to the Covid pandemic. Also, how much additional Covid-19 funding has been allocated to the Scottish National Investment Bank.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100247240
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector