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

UK Vertical Launch (UKVL) Project Board meeting minutes: FOI release

You asked for “copies of minutes taken at any meetings of the UK Vertical Launch (UKVL) Project Board in May, June, July and August.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.28(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.33 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-03
Reference: FoI/19/02049
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Phase 2 of the Bus Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) scheme: EIR release

You asked for the following information on Phase 2 of the Bus Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) scheme. Specifically: 1. All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Energy Saving Trust regarding views expressed by specific bus operators on the phase 2 of the bus emissions abatement retrofit programme and probl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 121 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-10-03
Reference: FOI/19/01070
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Counsellors in schools: FOI release

You asked for all information related to the Scottish government’s work with COSCA on the introduction of school counsellors.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-10-03
Reference: FOI/201900003882
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Marine Scotland - Wild salmonid locational guidance and information: EIR review

1. Access to the aquaculture constraint and opportunity maps on the NMPi or other electronic platforms. If that cannot be provided without access to specialist software, please provide high resolution print outs or digital images of the wild salmonid mapping layers in the GIS. 2. All documents relating to any wild salm...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-10-02
Reference: FOI-19-01408 Review
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Harvest application - Clauchlands shore on Arran: EIR release

You asked for “As a local resident on Arran I am writing to explore whether you retain documentation concerning this planning application which was submitted by Marine Harvest back in 2008. This was at a time when local authorities in Scotland were not involved with the planning process relating to marine aquaculture i...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-02
Reference: FOI/19/02077
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspection reports for Alexander Peden Primary School: FOI release

Inspection reports for the Alexander Peden Primary School, West Mains Street, Shotts ML7 5TU, for the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 March 2015.

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 8 attachments

Published: 2019-10-02
Reference: FOI/19/02179
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Active travel projects funded by Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for “[details of] What active travel projects have been funded by Scottish Government money (i.e. location of project/applicant, sums awarded, date, purpose etc), either direct or through delivery partners (like Sustrans etc) in the last five years, including the current year”

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

Published: 2019-10-01
Reference: FOI/19/02041
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

St. Abbs Eyemouth Area - various fishing vessel questions: FOI release

“We are concerned that there may be possible incursions into the St. Abbs Eyemouth Area, protected by the Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2004 (SI 276) by fishing vessels using mobile or active gears which are likely to have an adverse impact on the Site. In particular we a...

FOI not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.4

Published: 2019-09-30
Reference: FOI/19/01991
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Edinburgh Zoo correspondence: EIR review

“…all communication, incl letters, emails, memos, meeting minutes, notes, transcripts/recordings of calls, between SG, Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS, Foreign Office & other organisation/individual on the £2m payment and any request for additional payment(s).”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-30
Reference: FoI/19/01358 Review
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Rural GPs and rural communities in the Highlands and Islands: FOI review

Copies of all electronic correspondence involving ministers and/or officials, and other stakeholders, from the last six months in which there is discussion about the impact of the GP contract on rural GPs and rural communities in the Highlands and Islands.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.29 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-09-30
Reference: FOI/19/01413 Review
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Hunterston Decommissioning - matters regarding the Petroleum Act 1998: EIR release

In relation to the proposed decommissioning at Hunterston; for a copy of electronic communication approved by Mr Stewart on the same subject; and clarification on matters surrounding “offshore” regarding the Petroleum Act 1998.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.12

Published: 2019-09-30
Reference: FOI/19/02039
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Flight destinations FM’s husband has accompanied her to: FOI release

With reference to FOI 201900003035: You asked for "Can I clarify who paid for the flights?" and "In addition to my previous email, I’d be grateful if you would detail the destination of the flights and how they were – in other words, I require a breakdown in the public expenditure. I also require what class these fligh...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2019-09-30
Reference: FOI/201900003655
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministers and Special advisers internal communication channels: FOI release

Details of all internal communication channels used by Scottish government ministers and special advisers Please provide the name of the platform and the time for which it has been in use This includes, but is not limited to, services such as text messaging, email, Slack channels and Whatsapp chats

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp

Published: 2019-09-30
Reference: FOI/201900003700
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Schools accepting cash payments: FOI release

You asked us to confirm whether it is Scottish Government policy that schools will no longer accept cash payments. You also asked us if this policy is in place that we could confirm whether an Equality Impact Assessment was carried out and, if an Equality Impact Assessment was not carried out, to explain why it was not...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2019-09-27
Reference: FOI/201900003674
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Single Farm Payment Scheme 2005 National Reserve Investor Category: FOI release

1. Single Farm Payment Scheme, 2005 National Reserve, Investor Category How many applications were submitted under the Investor Category? How many of these were successful and at what stage were they successful? How many were unsuccessful? What were the reasons/grounds for the approval or rejection? 2. Single Farm Pa...

FOI unclear 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.10(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-09-27
Reference: FOI/19/02037
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Drug testing carried out within Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The number of drug tests carried out on Scottish Government employees each year since 2014. 2. Details of all drug tests which have been failed by Scottish Government employees since 2014. Please include the date of the test, the reason for the testing, the substance discovered during testing, the employee’s departm...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-09-27
Reference: FOI/19/02087
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Alcohol testing carried out within Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The number of alcohol tests carried out on Scottish Government employees each year since 2014. 2. Details of all alcohol tests which have been failed by Scottish Government employees since 2014. Please include the date of the test, the reason for the testing, the employee’s department, and any relevant punishment gi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)

Published: 2019-09-27
Reference: FOI/19/02086
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Autism Treatment Trust meetings and communications: FOI release

- Details of any meetings between Scottish Government (officials and/or ministers) and William Pettigrew Welsh, also known as Bill Welsh, former director of the Autism Treatment Trust - Copies of any communications between Scottish Governments (officials and/or ministers) and William Pettigrew Welsh, also known as Bill...

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

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/201900003658
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Dualling of the A96 - de-selection of Q route option: EIR release

You asked for: “all and any information, minutes of meetings ,briefing packs, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence etc relating to… …the making of the decision leading to the initial de-selectio...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02009
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Autism Treatment Plus meetings and communications: FOI release

- Details of any meetings between Scottish Government (officials and/or ministers) and representatives of Autism Treatment Plus - Copies of any communications between Scottish Governments (officials and/or ministers) and representatives of the Autism Treatment Plus from 24/07/2013 to date.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/201900003659
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

M74 junction 9 southbound winter maintenance policy: EIR release

‘We should be obliged if you could provide records for the winter maintenance policy and details of all gritting operations on the week prior to and after the 25th January 2018. This should include the 24 hour forecast for 24/25th January 2018 and we request the Masternaught Data should have dates attached to the salti...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02024
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Minimal Asset Process (MAP) debt case breakdown: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. The level of debts owed by individuals accessing MAP in 2018 e.g. a. under 5000, b. 5000-10000 c. 10000-15000, d. over 15000. 2. The breakdown for 2018 of the nature of debts owed by debtors on a MAP, indicating the different categories of creditor and amount owed. 3. The ...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02050
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A96 dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen - violet and orange route questions: EIR release

You asked for: “……….please could you supply me with all and any records and data arising from all and any ‘on the ground’ environmental surveys on the ‘violet’ and ‘orange’ route options of the A96 dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen project carried out between October 2018 and May 2019, and between June 2019 and Augu...

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

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02013
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Local Rail Development Fund offer and rejection correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of all the offer and rejection letters for applications to the 2019 Local Rail Development Fund, including the annexes providing further information on the decision.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02022
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: dualling at Inverurie: EIR release

“Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with all and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 24 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02011
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport