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

Correspondence with Roddy Dunlop QC: FOI release

The content of all correspondence between the Scottish government and Roddy Dunlop QC during the month of December 2019. This should include the content of any emails, handwritten notes, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages.

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.17(1)

Published: 2021-01-19
Reference: FOI/202000127034
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Measures used for counting deaths from COVID-19: FOI release

When someone dies and has been confirmed as having covid-19, but also has severe underlying health conditions (eg Cancer / Lung disease / Heart disease etc). Are these deaths being recorded as a covid-19 death? Or are they only recorded as such where covid-19 is the clear principle cause of death?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-01-19
Reference: FOI/202100132552
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Introduction of quarantine: FOI release

REQUEST 1 All correspondence (briefings, letters, memos, minutes of meetings etc.) between Scottish Government officials, Scottish Government and UK Government officials, Scottish Government officials and the First Minister, Health Secretary and Justice Secretary about the introduction of quarantine. This should includ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 94 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.28(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-19
Reference: FOI/202000085477
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Jordanhill and Bearsden comparison state schools with private schools: FOI release

1. I understand from news that Jordanhill School No.1 ranking in Scottish schools in 2020 with 88% 5 Highers, Bearsden Academy No.5 ranking in Scottish schools in 2020 with 72% 5 Highers, I am wondering what is the percentage of A please? Hopefully you could provide data of past few years for reference. 2. University d...

FOI not held 65 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-19
Reference: FOI/202000110121
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Marine Scotland Inshore Protection Programme statistics: FOI release

1. What is the yearly cost for operating the inshore protection programme (IPP) in the Clyde, and a breakdown of them? 2. How many boardings were undertaken by the IPP since it started? 3. How many offences were detected by the IPP and what was the outcome of each, since it started? 4. How many sea days has the IPP bee...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000106902
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19 Scottish Immunisation Flu Programme 2020: FOI release

1. Details of Ministerial Engagement. 2. List of correspondence between SG Officials and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. 3. List of correspondence between SG Officials and with NHS Lanarkshire. 4. Number of meetings held between this period, including information, date and location of these meetings. Also include who wa...

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000102061
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): dealing with awkward social situations – guidance’: FOI release

1) Any briefing or correspondence (including emails, letter and phone records) around the Scottish Government’s ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): dealing with awkward social situations – guidance’, published on the 7 December. 2) Any previous drafts of the Scottish Government’s ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): dealing with awkward soci...

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000122884
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Funding received by Strathclyde University: FOI release

How much funding Strathclyde University in its entirety has received and will receive from the Scottish Government in relation to the Corona Virus Pandemic. To include all it’s businesses.

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

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000125594
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Questions concerning Scottish Parliament Information Centre and Conversion Therapy: FOI release

1. If Spice has produced something new a copy please. 2. Who made the decision to take forward the petition and why? 3. Who is it 'taken forward' to and by? 4. How much evidence has the Scottish Government considered from Detransitioners? (Copies, Links, Minutes). 5. Who is responsible for the identification and review...

FOI already published 55 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000110012
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 FACTS advertising campaign associated costs: FOI release

"a full a detailed breakdown of costs associated the FACTS campaign by the Scottish Government for covid 19, including any and all advertising costs."

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000124564
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Acute beds for COVID-19 available across NHS Lothian: FOI release

‘I would like to find out the number of beds available in Hospitals in the City of Edinburgh that are dedicated to Covid.’

FOI not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202000121882
Directorate
Topic

Scientific evidence for implementing restrictions on pubs and restaurants: FOI release

You asked for the scientific evidence, data, bibliography and minutes relating to the decisions to implement the following rules/laws relating to the restrictions imposed in pubs and restaurants:- 1. The control of drinking by insisting that drinks may only be supplied with a substantial meal. 2. The control of drinki...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202000117676
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former First Minister legal fees settlement: FOI release

“When the judge in the Alex Salmond case awarded him £500k for legal fees where did this money come from?”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202000129810
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scientific evidence regarding restrictions of pubs and gyms in Scotland: FOI release

You asked what definitive science data was used as justification for the lockdown of all pubs and gyms, by the number of Covid 19 cases that were directly identified as a source of infection in any tier by either business.

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202100133295
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Total cost of the daily media briefings by the Scottish government: FOI release

1. How much does it cost the Scottish government to use the BBC as a broadcaster for the daily briefing for the first minister could you break the cost down to category 2. Could you tell me the legislation that was used to implement the coronavirus legislation and the legislation used to implement the travel restricti...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.20

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202100133093
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Planning Policy and Housing: Technical Consultation on Proposed Policy Amendments: EIR release

Copies of all internal correspondence related to the formulation of the changes proposed by the Consultation in order that there is transparency as to Scottish Government’s thinking on the changes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202000127647
Directorate
Topic

The Covid Guide to Etiquette and Pandemic Politeness costs: FOI release

How much has been spent to date on The Covid Guide to Etiquette and Pandemic Politeness. Please include a breakdown of ALL costs including: 1. Cost to produce and publish the guide. 2. Cost of any consultant agencies used to contribute to the production of the guide. 3. Cost of distribution of the guide. 4. Cost of a...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000121890
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

KPMG role in planning and delivery of the COVID-19 vaccination programme: FOI release

1. What role has KPMG played in planning organisation of the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine. 2. How much has KPMG been paid for performing this role?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000121184
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Referendums (Scotland) Bill team correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following - From 1 June 2020 to present: Copies of any correspondence (emails, hand-written notes, briefings, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) from the Referendums Scotland Bill Team that include reference to Scottish independence.

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

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000106515
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Stagecoach route 23 between St Andrews and Stirling funding: FOI release

Does the Scottish Government subsidise the Stagecoach route no 23 between St Andrews and Stirling? (either directly or indirectly via Transport Scotland, Local Councils or any other body) If so, how much has been paid to support this route in the last two financial years?

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.33(1)

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000110127
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Criminal Law Statistics: FOI release

Copies of any analysis or report conducted by or for the Scottish Government into the effectiveness of Direct Measures(Alternatives to prosecution) and or expansion in the type and use of the aforesaid measures in Scotland from the year 2000 - 2020; A breakdown of Race and Offence Categories (as used in Annual Criminal...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000091572
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Traffic data for the A9 Between Brora and Helmsdale: EIR release

You asked for traffic data for the A9 Between Brora and Helmsdale between 2016-2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 1 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000107760
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence pertaining to Sexual Harassment Complaints Committee between specific dates: FOI release

1) Correspondence between written by civil servants on written submissions to the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints between July 1 and August 12. 2) Correspondence written by ministers on written submissions to the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scot...

FOI not held 70 score 109 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000074369
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government and SAAS conference call attendees: FOI release

1. A full list of those in attendance at a conference call between University Principals, Universities Scotland and the First Minister on the 25th September 2020 at 10.30am 2. A copy of the agenda for the above call 3. A copy of the minutes/note of call for the aforementioned call

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106543
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Civil Servants preparation in giving evidence to Committee for Former First Minister inquiry: FOI release

Details of the preparation of civil servants for appearances ahead of witness sessions in the Alex Salmond Holyrood inquiry. I would like details of all civil servants to appear in person before the committee up to and including today's session [3 November 2020], including the Permanent Secretary. There is no need to i...

FOI not held 70 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.36(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106713
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector