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

NHS pension rights and GDPR policies questions: FOI release

The UK Supreme Court (April 2018) ruled, in respect of pension rights, that notice of termination takes effect when the employee reads it. Newcastle NHS Trust v Haywood. The 40 plus page ruling is available at www.supremecourt.uk. The Cental Legal Office (NHS) issued an update soon after the ruling under "new legislati...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01625
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen objectives and assessment: EIR release

You asked for:- 1) Details of the criteria used to assess each route option – specifically what are the “scheme objectives” 2) The assessment of the on-line dualling of the A96 against no 1 above 3) Same assessment undertaken on the two remaining options 4) “Like for like” assessment for all 3 routes that justify t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01508
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling at Inverurie – Dualling Feasibility and Appraisal report questions: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Online at Inverurie – Dualling Feasibility and Appraisal report:- ...all and any information, data (including, but not limited to, the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated corres...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01647
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Biodiversity Challenge Fund - breakdown and projects: EIR release

You asked for: - A breakdown of spend of the Biodiversity Challenge Fund - Details of all projects funded by the Biodiversity Challenge Fund

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01672
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) policy engagment with care experienced individuals: FOI release

You asked for: How Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) have engaged Care Experienced individuals in the production of current policies that impact them; and How Care Experienced people have been involved in the production of the definition and associated guidance in relation to “Support for Care Experienced Students...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01660
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

A96 Dualling - Reports, environmental surveys, landowner consultation: EIR release

You asked for:- The reports associated with the 'detailed appraisal' of the route options which were selected and deselected prior to the October 2018 public exhibition to determine the 'better performing' options A record of all environmental surveys undertaken on the ground between the October 2018 and the deselecti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01578
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling - material for de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option: EIR release

You asked for:- …the briefing pack/material provided to the “decision maker”, leading to the de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option. ….the minutes of relevant meetings/briefings where the de-selection decision was made.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01616
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Various questions relating to the Equality Network: FOI release

You asked us to provide information relating to the Equality Network: 1) I formally request copies of the latest and current Child Protection/Vulnerable Adults Policies for the three organisations, ENL, LGBTYS, and Stonewall Scotland. 2) Please any documentation that refutes this conclusion that ‘the Scottish Governm...

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.15 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.14 s.10 4 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01568
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Final Business Case for the Edinburgh Glasgow Rail Improvement project: EIR appeal

Further to you application to the Scottish Information Commissioner in relation to your request reference number FOI/19/541 for: a) available on the Transport Scotland website is a version of the Final Business Case for the Edinburgh Glasgow Rail Improvement project, (EGIP). The version available there is dated Octobe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/00541
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings details of proposed publicly owned energy company: EIR release

You asked for: Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Ministers Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Government Special Advisor Documentation outlining Scottish Government plans f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/01673
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Consultation on Disability Assistance - drafting plan and timeline: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for the drafting plan and timeline used to devise the Consultation on Disability Assistance. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/00779
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

XC non-compliances relating to pigs, cattle and sheep: FOI release

You asked for – The following cross compliance data, relating to 2018: 1. The number of XC non-compliances in Scotland relating to SMR 6 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Pigs) SMR 7 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Cattle) and SMR 8 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Sheep/goats) 2. ...

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/01878
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Northern Isles Ferry Services sailing cancellations details: FOI release

You asked for; How many Northern Isles Ferry Services sailings were cancelled in each year since 2012, broken down (a) route, (b) cause of cancellation and (c) vessel.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/01592
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Empty Homes Officers operating questions: FOI release

You asked: a) How many Empty Homes Officers are operating across Scotland? b) In what area/councils across Scotland are Empty Homes Officers working? c) How much Scottish Government funding has been allocated to support Empty Homes Officers?

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/01752
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Local authority awarded funds from Local Authority Installation Programme: EIR release

How much has been awarded to each local authority in total from all rounds of funding of the Local Authority Installation Programme? How many charging points have been installed in each local authority in total as a result of funding from the Local Authority Installation Programme? Details of how funding awards for eac...

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

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/19/01733
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund correspondence: FOI release

You asked copies of all correspondence made from the Scottish Government including staff and members, both internally and externally on the Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI19/01669
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) staff car park questions: FOI release

1. The number of car parking spaces you have for your employees at all your properties, and the location of said properties. 2. If your employees have completed a staff travel survey which includes questions on the method of transport used to get to their place of work, and if so, when. 3. If yes to Q2, what percenta...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/19/01781
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) software contracts information: FOI release

The information I'm requesting is regarding the software contracts that the organisation uses, for the following fields. Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution (ERP): Primary Customer Relationship Management Solution (CRM): For example, Salesforce, Lagan CRM, Microsoft Dynamics; software of this nature. Prim...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/19/01590
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Building Scotland Fund allocation to support housing projects: FOI release

a. How much of the £150 million Building Scotland Fund has been budgeted and/or already given to provide support for housing. And; b. A breakdown of to whom the money has been allocated, how much they have received, and the purpose of that organisations receiving the funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/19/01840
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Animal Health & Welfare Act 2006 proceedings and convictions: FOI release

1 - convictions in Scotland in 2016-17 under s19, s20, s21, s22, s23, s24, and s29 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2006 2 - number of proceedings and the number of convictions under s23 in 2016-17, broken down by local authority of the court

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.24 s.29(1) s.19(1) s.19(2) s.19(3) s.29(2) s.20(1)

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/201900002913
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Futures Trust Budget Allocation: FOI release

From what source did the Scottish government's Grant-in-Aid sum of £9m derive, and From what source did the £0.2m other income come from?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FoI/19/01691
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between ExxonMobil and Energy and Climate Change Directorate: FOI release

Any correspondence and meetings between ExxonMobil Mosmorran and Transport Scotland within the last 12 months. Also, any correspondence and meetings between ExxonMobil and the Energy and Climate Change Directorate within the last 12 months

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

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01540
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

"Ending Homelessness Together Fund" allocations and recipients: FOI release

Full details of: a) How much of the £50 million Ending Homelessness Together Fund has been allocated; b) Who the recipients of the allocations are (be that third sector organisations, local councils, charities and/or otherwise); c) The monetary value of each allocation

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01596
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

National Audit Office report in overpayments of Carer’s Allowance: FOI review

Further to my letter of 25 June 2019 I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I apologise for the time this has taken which was as a result of your request relating to information provided by another government department, and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.21(4) s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01333
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A9 carriage dualling scheme contractors, consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers : EIR release

A full list of all the contractors, consultants, sub-contractors & suppliers (Complete with either telephone number of office address details, both of which will be in the public domain and therefore not effected by GDPR) that are or have been involved on the A9 Perth to Inverness Carriage Dualing Scheme by project; A...

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

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01728
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport