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

Public Interest Test used in Freedom of Information requests: FOI review

For the last 500 responses (see note 1) to Freedom of Information requests issued by the Scottish Government please: (A) State the total number of times the Public Interest Test was used. (B) Summarise in a table the total number of times the Public Interest Test was used by FOISA qualified exemption category (an exe...

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1) s.15 s.15(1)

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00558 Review
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland branding: FOI release

You asked for the following information: a) what the "broader brand and visual identity work" referred to encompasses, b) how much it cost to produce c) How much was paid to Edinburgh-based firm The Gate to produce the "broader brand and visual identity work" and d) were any other companies involved in to the producti...

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

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00569
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, questions regarding rail and ferries: FOI release

All correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport. How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? The minutes of all meetings between Christine Grahame MSP and representative...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00476
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aluminium Composite Material cladding in Edinburgh: FOI release

You asked: 1. How many cases of ACM cladding have been found to have been used after the Grenfell Tower disaster on 14th June 2017, in Edinburgh? 2. In found cases, how many properties were commercial and how many residential? 3. How many outstanding issues regarding ACM cladding being used in Edinburgh buildings, a...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.4

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00499
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

NHS Scotland - elective surgeries, patient concerns, elderly care: FOI release

You asked for the Scottish Government to provide you with answers to the following questions: 1. The process which the Scottish Government uses to ensure that policy with relation to the pre-requisites for elective surgeries is consistent across all NHS Boards in Scotland. 2. The process which is in place should ther...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.4 s.1

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00433
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Complaints regarding A75 Newton Stewart from the roundabout with A714: EIR release

1. The number of complaints about defects with the A75 at Newton Stewart from the roundabout with the A714 to west of the Hospital and the Barnkirk Road. Between August and December 2018, listed by date. 2. The road repairs made to the same section of road for the same period. Listed by date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00524
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence - Christine Grahame MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Finance: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance. How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? The minutes of all meetings between Christine Grahame MSP and repres...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00630
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Work Place Parking Levy - correspondence, reports and briefings: FOI release

All correspondence, internal reports and briefings relating to the 'Work Place Parking Levy' presented or distributed to special advisers, cab sec finance/transport/local govt and minister for public finance since draft budget statement Dec 2018

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00472
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Jamie Hepburn/Scottish Enterprise, McGill & Co related correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all email correspondence between Jamie Hepburn and Scottish Enterprise in relation to McGill between November 2018 and February 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-19
Reference: FOI/19/00392
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Potential funding and location of satellite launch site in Sutherland: FOI release

You originally requested the following: “Copies of all correspondence and communications from the last two years in which the potential funding and location of a satellite-launching station in Scotland is discussed, including sites in Sutherland and Shetland.” Following a short telephone discussion with myself on 07 F...

FOI already published 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.33 s.30 s.29 s.18 s.29(1) s.52 s.25 4 attachments

Published: 2019-03-19
Reference: FOI/19/00338
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Planning documents for Portoncross/Hunterston power and industrial sites: FOI release

1. [All] the planning documents, including photos, drawn sketches and building plans that was submitted to the SOSFS for approval of the Oil Refinery/Ore Terminal/Steelworks at Portencross/Hunterston. I would have written to the successor of Ayr Country Council, that being North Ayrshire council planning department but...

FOI already published 80 score 10 working days correspondence briefings s.17 s.25 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.1 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-19
Reference: FOI/19/00506
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Speeding data for A84 between Callander and Doune: EIR release

Could you disclose the speeding data for the A84 between Callander and Doune and when the last speed monitoring test was carried out?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2019-03-19
Reference: FOI/19/00590
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00443
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road traffic collisions on A82 between Crianlarich and Balloch: EIR release

Information about road traffic collisions, which resulted in injury or fatalities, on the A82 between Crianlarich in the North and Balloch in the South for the following time periods: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 to date. For each collision, I am seeking just a statement as to the time and date; the number of people i...

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

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00559
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communication to ministers regarding workplace parking tax: FOI release

Letters or emails to Nicola Sturgeon, Derek Mackay or Michael Matheson regarding the workplace parking tax in 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00471
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Contractors involved with Aberdeen Western Periphery Route (AWPR): EIR release

I request a full list of all the main contractors, consultants, sub-contractors & suppliers that were involved with your Aberdeen Western Periphery Route (AWPR)

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4)

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00594
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Programme Gateway 0 reviews and health check: FOI review

Under FOISA, please provide copies of the three Social Security Programme Gateway 0 (Strategic Assessment) reviews (dated September 2015, March 2016, and November 2017) and the Agency Gateway Review Health check (dated May 2018).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00065 Review
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister US/Canada visit, participants, schedule, costs and outcomes: FOI release

Regarding the First Minister’s Visit to the US and Canada, you asked for: 1. Participants 2. Schedule and meetings including participants on both sides. 3. Any real actual signed agreements or memorandums of understanding. 4. Breakdown of cost to the taxpayer including hotel & airline costs and class of service

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00465
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence from Scottish Government to Nicola Sturgeon regarding Penrose Inquiry: FOI release

All correspondence from the Scottish Executive to Nicola Sturgeon regarding The Penrose Inquiry during the period 20th March 2014 - 20th March 2015.

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

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00457
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting with Scottish Council of Independent Schools regarding Non-Domestic Rates: FOI release

Please release the following documents in relation to the Scottish Government’s meeting with The Scottish Council of Independent Schools on 12 September 2018 regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill: 1) All briefings/prep documents/other papers for this meeting 2) Minutes of the meeting 3) Any subsequent notes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00542
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Fish farms; mortalities, enforcement notices, civil sanctions, and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked for: 1. In the last five years, how many on-farm farmed fish mortalities have been recorded in Scotland due to treatment losses (mortalities caused by, or believed to be caused by, or contributed to by bath-type treatments, hydrogen peroxide treatments, mechanical treatments such as freshwater, thermo- or hy...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00412
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ethnicity and number of primary head teachers in Scotland: FOI release

To provide the below figures: 1. The number of primary headteachers in Scotland 2. Ethnicity data of Scotland's primary head teachers

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00640
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) land tribunal appeals: FOI release

Please tell me how many land tribunal appeals there have been to date. For each such claim please state: 1. The nature of the circumstances giving rise to the claim. 2. The geographical area soon. 3. The date it was made and whether it has been resolved, still outstanding or cisted. 4. The sum sought. 5. The sum paid o...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00451
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Total cost of Excess Fares Allowance: FOI release

You asked for the following questions to be answered for each year separately from 2019 back to 2009. The number of individuals in receipt of Excess Fares Allowance (EFA)? Total cost to Scottish Government of EFA for that year? Number of cases for each year where an employee has paid money back to Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2019-03-18
Reference: FOI/19/00575
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Various questions surrounding the expenses/financial repercussions of the case against the former First Minister: FOI release

1) What is the total costs the Government must pay Mr A Salmond 2) What were the total costs of legal advice used by you defending the charge 3) From which budget does this cost came from as it was unbudgeted? 4) Will any employee be made redundant due to this [unclear] cost - directly or indirectly 5) Will you continu...

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

Published: 2019-03-15
Reference: FOI/19/00501
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector