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 Scottish Parliament - potential breach of Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

You asked for: Written correspondence to the Scottish Executive/Scottish Government/First Minister from Members of the Scottish Parliament reporting concern of a potential breach of Section 3 of the Scottish Ministerial Code, relating to ‘Ministers and the Scottish Parliament’ from, 1999 – present; and Written corre...

FOI released 100 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-09
Reference: FOI/19/01560
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence of Health Secretary and Chief Medical Officer - transvaginal mesh implants: FOI release

All correspondence, emails, and letters, between Health Secretary Shona Robison and Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood in which there is any mention of transvaginal mesh implants.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-09
Reference: FOI/19/01439
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

From basic hourly pay rate, NHS pay gap figure: FOI release

‘provide a Scotland-wide pay gap figure for the NHS . . . from a calculation of the average basic hourly pay rate [excluding overtime, bonuses or premiums] for all women and men. . . ’

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-09
Reference: FOI/19/01561
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Records concerning possession of illegal drugs: FOI release

You asked for: the number of PVG Scheme Records which included "Other Relevant Information" concerning the possession of illegal drugs for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018. This would include (but not necessarily be restricted to) any "Alternatives to prosecution" or "Direct Measures" issued for drug possession by the P...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-07-09
Reference: FOI/19/01495
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Forth Replacement Crossing lane restrictions: EIR release

How many days, broken down into each month, has the Forth Replacement Crossing been subject to lane restrictions since and including January 2018?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-07-09
Reference: FOI/19/01450
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence of Scottish Government officials regarding Climate Emergency: EIR release

You asked for ‘all emails sent and received by 1) the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform; and 2) the First Minister. that refer to a Climate Emergency. This should cover the period from 1 February 2019 to 11 May 2019’.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01246
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Tuition fee loans as standard and lower fee rate courses: FOI release

You asked for the number and titles of courses that receive funding for fees that differ from the normal fee rate for that course, the amount of fees paid and the reason for the difference.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01447
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ernst & Young LLP reports and guidance to Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to provide the following: ‘a copy of all advice including any reports provided by Ernst & Young LLP (also known as EY) in late 2016 and early 2017 to the Scottish government in relation to the extension by the Scottish government of a financial guarantee to companies that are part of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01414
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon and other parties, communications regarding Lochaber smelter: FOI release

You requested: (i) “communication between Nicola Sturgeon and other parties on the subject of the Lochaber smelter between January and June 2018” and (ii) “any information surrounding her possible approval of an additional guarantee (beyond that offered in 2018) to the GFG Alliance aluminium and power facility at For...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 15 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01464
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Learning Festival 2019 Keynote speakers pay: FOI release

How much each keynote speaker (not working for Education Scotland) will be paid at the Scottish Learning Festival 2019?

FOI withheld 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1)

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01536
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Former A90 and Aberdeen West Peripheral Route traffic counter data: EIR release

Data collected to date by traffic counters on the former A90 and on the AWPR. On 20 June you clarified the timeframe as November 2018 to the date of your request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01486
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

SG and Department of Health and Social Care - financial parity meetings: FOI release

You wrote: “I’m aware that there was a telephone discussion with Jackie Doyle Price on the 17th May, but this was only an initial discussion. Today’s date is the 12th June. Therefore can I ask, under FOISA, has there been any further meetings between either Jackie Doyle-Price, the Cabinet office or the Department of H...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01457
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings held by Director Generals with private companies: FOI release

You request asked for ‘in calendar year 2019, please provide a breakdown of all the meetings held by Director Generals with private companies. Please also provide the dates and locations of each meetings’

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01395
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Proposed Local Authority Waste Management and Recycling Initiatives: EIR release

A list of proposed local authority waste management and recycling initiatives over the next three years that are due to receive full or part funding from the Scottish Government and/or Zero Waste Scotland and the proposed level of such funding in each case. Where concerns have been raised about the potential impact of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01456
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Document “Draft Guidance on Funeral Costs”: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s internal record of response to the questions which were posed in an email sent by the Alice Barker Trust on 11 February 2019 regarding our document, “Draft Guidance on Funeral Costs” and the questions in the Trust’s further email of 20 February 2019.

FOI withheld 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01379
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Contracting authority's live frameworks: FOI review

Access to an unrestricted database that holds all the contracting authority’s live/active frameworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.25 s.1 s.11 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01196
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Trial of Benchmark’s Clean Treat system: EIR release

Further to the Cabinet Secretary’s comments in the Scottish Parliament just now (online via https://www.scottishparliament.tv/), please provide information on Benchmark’s CleanTreat system. Fergus Ewing (in reply to Tavish Scott MSP) referred to Scottish agencies discussing a trial in Scotland. Please include any ema...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01398
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Performance remedial plan created by Scotrail and agreed to by Transport Scotland: FOI review

Further to my letter of 23 May 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for a copy of the full, unredacted performance remedial plan created by ScotRail and agreed to by Transport Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FoI/19/01136
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Buchanan and St Ambrose High Schools construction planning approval: EIR release

Q1) Copies of all correspondence and relevant documentation between DPEA and North Lanarkshire Council relating to planning approval for construction of Buchanan and St Ambrose High Schools in Coatbridge and; Q2) information held on the rationale behind the Scottish Government's decision to agree the application.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.20 s.11 s.10(3) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01466
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV)/Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI): EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) in which you asked for information on Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) since 1 January 2018, to include: Data on sampling and testing for Piscine R...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.10(4)

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FoI/19/00882
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) arrangements: FOI release

You asked for the following information: How many DAS arrangements have been set up each year since the inception of the scheme. How many other arrangements (trust deeds etc) have been set up in Scotland over the same period. The geographical spread by council area of DAS schemes. The number of accredited money advise...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01513
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Programme Financial Review Board agendas: FOI review

Further to my letter of 24 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) for ‘Under FOISA please provide the agendas of the Social Security Programme Financial Review Board for the past 12 months’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01352
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Directorate - business cases presented to the delivery board: FOI review

Further to my letter of 24 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) for ‘Under FOISA, please provide a list of business cases presented/supplied to the delivery board, please detail the dates commission supplied. Ple...

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01353
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Payroll changes by ISS UK at Hairmyres Hospital: FOI release

May I please request copies of any correspondence sent or received in the past 6 months by Cabinet Secretary for Health Jeane Freeman to or from the below parties? 1) Callum Campbell, Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire 2) Representatives of ISS who provide facility services at Hairmyres Hospital In particular, I see...

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01529
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Financial Reporting Board reports: FOI review

Further to my letter of 24 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) for ‘Under FOISA please provide a list of reports requested by and/or submitted to the Social Security Programme Financial Review Board for the past...

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01354
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector