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

Scottish Government expenditure of funds on Brexit preparations: FOI release

You asked for the breakdown of expenditure of funds allocated to Scotland in 2018/19 and 2019/20 to spend on Brexit preparations. This should include amounts spent and where it has been spent.

FOI released 70 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00896
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Social Security Scotland information system – cost, development and contractor details: FOI release

You asked: Does a detailed specification exist for the Information system? What is the estimated cost What is the development schedule? Is it an in-house development or contracted out? If contracted out who is the contractor Is it a fixed price or open ended contract?

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.11 s.25

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00781
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fly-tipping, reports and prosecutions recorded by year and local authority: FOI release

You asked for Number of reports of fly-tipping recorded in each year since a national system for recording such reports introduced, number of reports recorded for those years for each local authority, number of reports that have resulted in prosecution/legal action.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.33 s.17(1)

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00885
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

FOI redactions process under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): FOI release

Further to this article about the quality of your FOI responses and redaction - https://theferret.scot/sturgeon-nuclear-waste-protestor/ can you please provide the following information: What software/program was used to redact the documents? Have staff been trained with regards to redaction of FOI and information rig...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00783
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Nigg Bay marine licence 05965/16/0: EIR release

You asked for: “Copies of any and all revisions to Marine Licence - Construction 05965/16/0 issued on 4 November 2016 including any revisions issued after 15 August 2018 by Marine Scotland (MS-LOT) in relation to blasting and/or drilling issued to Aberdeen Harbour Board for the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Ni...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/01004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Treatment of potential oil spillage A84 at Kilmahog: EIR release

“I’m looking to obtain some information on the treatment of a road following a potential oil spillage which took place on the evening of 13th August 2018. A84 at Kilmahog (near Callander) at between approximately 20:30 – 22:30hrs Were Bear Scotland called out with a spreader truck and sand to treat the road? At what t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00893
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Justice meeting with Call It Out: FOI release

1) All briefing documents created in advance of Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf’s meeting with ‘Call It Out’ on or around 13/03/2019. 2) A list of everyone present at the meeting and its location. 3) Any notes taken at the meeting. 4) Any minutes created of the meeting. 5) Any action points created afte...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00808
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Challenge Fund and National Development Project Fund questions: FOI release

You asked for; 1. How many organisations bid for funding from a) the Challenge Fund and, b) the National Development Project Fund 2. How many, and which, organisations were awarded funding from a) the Challenge Fund and, b) the National Development Project Fund 3. What was the value of the each award given from a) the ...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.1B s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00839
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Brexit contingency funds, amounts and allocations: FOI release

You asked for information regarding Brexit contingency costs including amounts transferred to the Scottish Government from the UK Government, when this was transferred, which departments received the money and a detailed breakdown of what the money has been spent on.

FOI transferred 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00899
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Funding Food To Go stations within small independent grocers: FOI release

You asked for information relating to how the Scottish Government funded Capital Investment Programme to support small independent grocers introduce Food To Go stations within their stores was administered. The particular information sought is for phase one which opened to applicants on 1 March 2018:  The Offer of Gra...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00761
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland - fruitless payments, overpayments and repayments: FOI release

1) Number and value of fruitless benefit payments and overpayments made by Social Security Scotland in last 6 months 2) Longest single case unresolved, unpaid or unclosed from claim in past year 3) Details of highest number of repayment notices put to any claimant through Social Security Scotland

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00784
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Road traffic incidents at A9 Tibbermore junction near Perth: EIR release

How many collisions / road traffic incidents have there been at the Tibbermore junction of the A9 near Perth in the past five years? How many collisions / road traffic incidents have there been at the Tibbermore junction of the A9 near Perth in the past ten years? How many fatalities have been reported as a result of...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00835
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Traffic signals at Methven Primary School on the A85: EIR release

A85 Methven Primary We are involving all the authorities in looking at speeding measures and are waiting for response from Police Scotland regarding statistics for speeding motorists. Can you please advise how many times the puffin crossing has been out of action for say the past 12 months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00891
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Carriageway inspection - A75, between Newton Stewart roundabout and B735 junction: EIR release

Under the general requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2002, I would be grateful if you would provide the following information in relation to the A75 between the Newton Stewart roundabout and the junction with the B735. 1. Dates of all safety inspections undertaken on the carriageway in the two years preced...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.5 s.10 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00681
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government correspondence with colleagues in Northern Ireland Executive: FOI release

You have asked for copies of: “all communications sent from the Scottish Office to your collleagues in the N I Office, Belfast”. Firstly, I would just wish to point for the sake of clarity that your request has been considered on the basis of ‘ all communications sent from the Scottish Government to your colleagues in ...

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

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00707
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to meeting of ICEA and statements from Council member: FOI release

 All a) minutes and b) drafts that led to the statement contained in evidence from the Scottish Government on SNSAs (available here), that “Dr Allison Skerrett (from the University of Texas, Austin) speaking on behalf of the Council said that Scotland had carefully designed the assessments, their modes of delivery and...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00661
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Teaching in a Diverse Scotland Report publication: FOI appeal

1) Copies of all correspondence and communication between the Scottish Government (including the Working Group and members of the Working Group) tasked with drafting this report) and the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, including minutes or notes of meetings/discussions, records of phone conversations, evidenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/18/03373 Appeal
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Inspections, defects, and claims of carriageway A78: EIR release

I am now requesting the details of your appeal process as this was not conveyed in any the your response letters thus far. I also seek the following information as way of understanding how this decision was reached and in order for me to have all the facts correct before planning my next stage. I am thereby submittin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00624
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - road studs replaced and total road miles maintained: EIR release

I would very much appreciate information for the number of Road Studs that are replaced Annually in Scotland (the most recent year you have on record would be fine and just one year) could you please specify the year they relate to? Could you also tell me the total miles of roads that you maintain/look after?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00770
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Programme Delivery Manager, membership of boards/governance groups: FOI release

You asked for details of all boards or governance groups that the social security programme delivery manager has been a member of or participated during the following periods: June - December 2017 January - December 2018 January 2019 to date. You also asked for a copy of the full membership of each of these boards or g...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00446
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of IR35 tax status of social security programme contractors: FOI release

Details of the IR35 status of social security programme delivery manager provided by the supplier 2i Testing. Copies of any correspondence between Scottish Government staff regarding the status of or queries around the IR35 assessment of the social security programme delivery manager role. Copies of any IR35 assessme...

FOI clarification 80 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00447
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Job description for the Social Security programme delivery manager: FOI release

You asked for: a copy of the role remit or job description for the social security programme delivery manager and how long this role has been established for; details of who the social security programme delivery manager reports to and who approves the invoices for payment in respect of the role; details of the civi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00448
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministers and Special Advisers roles responding to FOI requests: FOI review

Please provide the following: (A) any and all procedures, guidance, emails that set out the current role of Ministers and Special Advisers in responding to FOI requests and requests for internal review. (B) a risk assessment that sets out the data protection compliance considerations associated with (A).

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.1(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-09
Reference: FOI/19/00669 Review
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Appointment of the Chair of the State Hospital, correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information: All correspondence, memos or notes including meetings and phone calls relating to the appointment of Kenny MacAskill as Chair of the State Hospital whether from by or to officials, special advisers and Ministers; All notes or diary entries for meetings between officials, specia...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-09
Reference: FOI/19/00649
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Processing information relating to specified Mortality Event Reports: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to Mortality Event Reports MRT00751, MRT00797, MRT00806, MRT00814: The date Marine Scotland/FHI was notified and/or became aware of each mortality event. The method of communication by which the mortality event came to be known by Marine Scotland/FHI. Please provide ...

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

Published: 2019-04-09
Reference: FOI/19/00692
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector