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

Scientific and medical evidence used in relation to mandatory face coverings: FOI release

Divulge all the SARS CoV-2 / COVID-19 data you have to date that you, must store, process, access and share with all corporation's worldwide, multinational corporations, Governments corporations all medical, health and safety risk assessment pursuant to mandatory Face mask wearing.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000117959
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 restrictions and mandatory face coverings: FOI release

1. Can you, the Govt provide the information which justifies under the Fraud Act 2006; the promotion or mandate to wear a mask? 2. Can you provide said article of law which allows a competent authority to order the wearing of a Mask as the necessary protective measures to prevent the spread of Covid19? 3. Can you, th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 72 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.15 s.7 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000105127
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland: FOI release

1. For the costs paid to date by the Scottish Government to set up and run the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland to date. 2. For the number of civil servants working or seconded to work on the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland. 3. For correspondence between Scottish Government ministers and the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending 16 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000097624
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

All dark lamps within the trunk road network: EIR release

A list of all dark lamps within the trunk road network between junction 28 and junction 29 including main carriageway, off and on slips and from junction 28A onto the A737 until Kilbarchan junction, main carriageway and off and on slips.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000127477
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scientific data and information on new COVID-19 variant: FOI release

What information do you have that concludes that the new variant is more dangerous?

FOI unclear 50 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence briefings

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000131899
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Total spend for Temp Admin Catering & Manual framework: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information in relation to the Scottish Governments current framework for the provision of admin catering & manual staff, north and south frameworks: total spend for temp admin catering & manual north and south 3rd generation frameworks from A...

FOI released 75 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000123647
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 testing for travellers entering and leaving Scotland: FOI release

"What clinical or other evidence has been used to deny Scots the Test and Release system as used in England and indeed internationally recognised as an appropriate C19 control measure?"

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100139081
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination deployment plan details: FOI release

You asked for the process of immunising the population against Covid-19, including 24 hour immunisation operation, and the targeted number of immunisations per hour.

FOI not held 40 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100132405
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Creative, Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Hardship Fund (CTHEHF) criterion: FOI release

In relation to the Creative, Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Hardship Fund (CTHEHF): 'I would be obliged if you would confirm that the Scottish Government did indeed set this criterion and provide me with the details as minuted in the records of the relevant meeting where the decision was made. can you please prov...

FOI unclear 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000130544
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to discharges from NHS hospitals to care homes: FOI release

You asked for all internal and external correspondence and communications held by Scottish Government and dated between August 16 2020 and October 6 2020 which refers to the report ‘Discharges from NHS hospitals to care homes between 1 March and 31 May 2020’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000095771
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

A83 Rest and Be Thankful road closure: EIR release

1. I would like to know the total estimated number of days that traffic has been single tracked with traffic lights on the A83 Rest and be Thankful, for each year between 2010/11 – 2019/20. Should this exceed the FOI cost limit, I would be happy to accept an estimate from a shorter timescale as appropriate. 2. I would ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000117308
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland legal services structure: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of legal services structure showing service structure, position in the organisation, reporting structure, team structure and number of solicitors and non-qualified officers (ie paralegals, legal assistants and other support officers). 2. Please provide details of professional staff numbers and ...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.10 s.11

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000119519
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Questions regarding Ethical Standards and Minister for Sport and Wellbeing: FOI Review

Further to response of 6th January 2021, we have now completed the review of our previous response. The original request was: To request regarding Ethical Standards. BT / Openreach changed and although BT have overcharged customers frequently it would appear that our Ministers have dealings with regards to sport logo w...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000127973 review of 202000120803
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Fearless Femme CIC Fearlessly CIC The Ampersand Project: FOI Review

All possible documentation between November 2018 and March 2020 relating to the successful transfers of funding, financial reporting and CEO/Board restructuring & ownership from the company previously known as Fearless Femme CIC, which then became Fearlessly CIC, and is now known as The Ampersand Project, situated on C...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 95 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000059603 Review of 202000028403
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communications regarding licences for deer culling: EIR release

Copies of all communications both internal and external, including letters, reports, e-mails, memos, meeting minutes and notes plus (should they exist) any transcripts, notes or recordings of telephone calls, referring to the granting of licences to kill deer outside of the traditional deer shooting seasons between 01/...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000084336
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Reporting information of tenancy deposit schemes: FOI release

Annual (not quarterly) reporting information for each of Scotland's three approved tenancy deposit schemes for the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 reporting years.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.45 s.2 s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000094146
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Communications with Children's Hearings Scotland regarding panel member numbers: FOI release

“Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of Children's Hearings Scotland. I would like this to include letters, emails, phone calls, and typed or hand-written notes. I would like this information from 01 October 2020 to 07 November 2020.” You subsequently provided clarification that this should b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000110456
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Information held by Transport Scotland relating to planning application for local council area: EIR release

In relation to planning application no's 19/00243/PPP and 18/00830/PPP for "information that Transport Scotland and its agents, consultants and contractors hold in respect of these two Stirling Council Planning applications: This to include all communications between Transport Scotland, its agents and contractors and S...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000086929
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Harassment Committee inquiry legal fees costs: FOI release

"£54,378 was the figure obtained through a Freedom of Information request by the Daily Telegraph. This was used on external assistance with regards to the Alex Salmond enquiry. I would like to know who the money was paid to and in what capacity. I would also like any internal Government correspondence regarding the tra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100137923
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Minutes of Dementia, Autism and Learning Disability Stakeholder Group: FOI Release

1. Minutes of stakeholder meetings which developed the autism and learning disability plan; and 2. Full names and the persons who attended these meetings.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000125603
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding foods high in fat, sugar or salt: FOI release

Copies of correspondence between (i) the Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing; (ii) the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport; (iii) officials within the Population Health Directorate and external stakeholders on proposals to restrict the promotion and marketing of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt between ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000063344
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19: List of COVID related contracts awarded by Scottish Government: FOI release

A full list of every covid related contract awarded by the Scottish Government, every Scottish Government department, and every Scottish Government agency that has not gone through Procurement Scotland or any formal tender procurement process from January 1st 2020 to present date. To avoid doubt please include all cont...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000114010
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

James Hamilton QC investigation remit correspondence: FOI release

- All communication between John Swinney and James Hamilton QC in relation to the inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the Ministerial Code. -All communication between the Scottish Government and James Hamilton QC in relation to the inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the Ministerial Code.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100139181
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

James Hamilton QC investigation evidence submitted: FOI release

- All evidence submitted to James Hamilton QC as part of his investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the Ministerial Code. - Details of all meetings held by James Hamilton QC as part of his investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the Ministerial Code. Please include minutes, call logs, list of a...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100139187
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Gourock Harbour Infrastructure and Vessels Project Group: EIR release

Agenda reports and other items considered by the Gourock Harbour Infrastructure & Vessels Project group, plus minutes of all meetings since July 2020. This should include meetings of the steering group, working group, and reference group. Specifically, "GA style drawings or 3D images for placing within the current vess...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/2020001320800
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Marine and fisheries, Public sector