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

Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Orders/Risk Orders in Scotland: FOI release

You asked: 1. How many (a) Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Orders and (b) Trafficking and Exploitation Risk Orders have been issued in each calendar year from 2016 to 2019 inclusive where the subject of the order was (i) an EEA or Swiss national (not including UK nationals) (ii) a UK national and (iii) a nation...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000085883
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

School withdrawal from the Scottish Teachers' Superannuation Scheme (STSS): FOI release

If applicable, please consider this a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act (FOISA) 2002. Please could you provide a list of the independent schools that have notified SPPA of their intention to withdraw from either the Scottish Teachers' Superannuation Scheme (STSS) or the Scottish Teachers’ Pension...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000093184
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government estates and selling of alcohol: FOI release

1. What provision is made within Scottish Government buildings of facilities which are licensed to sell alcohol? 2. Are the hours during which alcohol is sold the same as in non-Scottish Government buildings in Scotland? 3. Have any changes been made to the permitted hours within the last 12 months and, if so, what w...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000092535
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Scottish Government's involvement in EU policy networks: FOI release

You asked about the Scottish Government's involvement in EU policy networks, any and all groups which have a policy interest in the European level.

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000087067
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Procedures for individuals retired on ill health returning to work: FOI release

1. Please can you provide precise details on what "gross earnings" and "income from any source" mean for the consideration of upper tier ill health pension payments (see below from your website). 2. For example if a retired doctor was to do 2 hours of independent consultancy work at £100 an hour each week, would that ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000089358
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Landslide mitigation works and contract: EIR release

You asked for the following: "1. I asked who in contracts is responsible for the BEAR Scotland contract. My understanding of Treasury rules is if there is a significant change in the terms or scope of a contract then the whole contract should be reappraised. BEAR Scotland were contracted as a road maintenance company ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000096254
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Landlords in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding landlords in Scotland: How many landlords in Scotland are pensioners How many landlords in Scotland own more than 2 properties How many landlords in Scotland own properties in a limited company which hasn’t been trading for 2 years. How many landlords in Scotland are c...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000090239
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland offices and costs: FOI release

You asked: “Who is Social Security Scotland currently renting office space from whilst negotiations on a permanent office solution are ongoing?” and “How much has been spent on office accommodation for Social Security Scotland, broken down by month, whilst negotiations on a permanent office solution are ongoing?”

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000087081
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence related to Broadsands House: EIR release

You asked for information in connection to FOI 20200006601, the property in question is now known as Broadsands House. Do you have any correspondence not already sent that refers to this name for the property, rather than Dirleton New Mains.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000081424
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Resignations by special advisors working for the Scottish Government: FOI release

Your request was as follows: “May I request the following information under freedom of information legislation: 1. The number of resignations by special advisors working for the Scottish Government for the financial years of 16/17, 17/18, 18/19, 19/20 and the number so far in 20/21. 2. The reasons for these resignat...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers contracts s.38

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000087360
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government staff personal financial interests: FOI release

You asked what is the minimal financial value (in pounds Sterling) that requires a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) (or Deputy Chief Medical Officer or Interim Chief Medical Officer) in Scotland to register a personal financial interest with the Scottish Government, such that this financial interest is recorded on Scottish ...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000090169
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Special Adviser WhatsApp group titles: FOI release

1. The titles of WhatsApp groups that Scottish Government Special Advisors are in.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000087805
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Additional funding to Abellio ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper: FOI release

On Friday the 18th of September it was announced the Scottish government would transfer an additional £100 million to Abellio for phase two of the E.M.A , running to January 2020. This is on top of the £230 million given in phase one which lasted for six months. You specifically asked for the following information: ...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000090537
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Housing Resilience Group meetings: FOI release

1. A list of dates where a Social Housing Resilience Group meeting has taken place. 2. Attendance at each of these meetings. 3. Minutes of each SHR meeting to take place.

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000089183
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Forestry and database questions: FOI release

Are you running an Oracle or SAP ERP solution? If so, what version are they currently running on and which modules are you using? Are you planning to upgrade in the next 12-18 months? Do you have plans to move to a SAAS model? Do you have plans to migrate our current ERP to a cloud Solution? Do you run Oracle Databases...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000089762
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Veteran suicide and homelessness in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked if there has ever been an open enquiry into veterans suicides in Scotland and are any homeless veterans in Scotland placed in hotels in Scotland at this time.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000090242
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

NHS Test and Trace and sound levels in the hospitality sector: FOI release

1. if students in halls of residence or private lets test positive - an example, Say a Fife student (their home address) was in halls in Glasgow for instance, which health board does the result get registered too? Its surely registered somehow with your NHS number too or how else do you identify people newly tested and...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000092162
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) exam results and qualification awards: FOI release

I would like to request any correspondence (including letters or emails) to the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, on the subject of the 2020 SQA results/ qualification awards. I would like this information from 12:00 on 04 August until 23:00 on 04 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000090190
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Creative Scotland annual payments: FOI release

1. What have been the annual payments made for the past three years by the Scottish Government to Creative Scotland? 2. Have the Scottish Government made any additional payments to Creative Scotland since the 23rd March 2020 for administrating any Scottish or UK Government emergency relief funds?

FOI unclear 50 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000091334
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Briefings analysing the UK Internal Market Bill: FOI release

From 1 July 2020 to present: • Copies of any civil servants briefings analysing the UK Internal Market Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000089283
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence concerning pursuit of Independence and the Referendums Bill: FOI release

From 1 September 2020 to present: Copies of emails sent to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon from members of the public regarding their concern/anger/unhappiness and/or similar at: The announcement of the Referendums Bill in her Programme for Government 2020-21. The Scottish Government’s decision to actively pursue anoth...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000091118
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Programme for Government, +1 more … Public sector

Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill FOI legislation changes: FOI release

In relation to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill (https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/114929.aspx) I would like to request the following material: Any briefings or analysis documents outlining the need for / details of proposed changes to FOI legislation

FOI partially withheld 90 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000025366
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence concerning Margaret Ferrier MP’s conduct regarding her coronavirus diagnosis: FOI release

I would appreciate if you could provide all correspondence, including emails, letters, encrypted messages, in addition to any briefings, agendas or minutes of meetings pertaining to Margaret Ferrier MP’s conduct regarding her coronavirus diagnosis, between the following individuals: Liz Lloyd Nicola Sturgeon Scottish ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25 4 attachments

Published: 2020-11-05
Reference: FOI/202000095337
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Police Scotland guidelines and resourcing: FOI release

1. What rules, regulations and guidelines are Police Scotland currently required to enforce, and to what extent are these being enforced? Please provide specific regulations alongside target and actual performance metrics. a. Examples would include reported incidents of Covid-19 laws broken compared to police attendanc...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 s.4 s.20 s.4A s.6 s.7A s.7B

Published: 2020-11-05
Reference: FOI/202000095908
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 guidance for universities, colleges and student accommodation: FOI release

“At the end of August 2020, the Scottish government distributed a draft document, entitled 'Coronavirus (Covid-19): Guidance for universities, colleges and student accommodation providers' to interested parties, to gather their comments, before the finished guidance was published on September 1. On the printed page, th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2020-11-05
Reference: FOI/202000092295
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector