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Social Security Scotland - First-tier Tribunal timescale: FOI release

I would like to ask how much time do Social Security Scotland have to send all the details about an individual's case to the First-tier Tribunal after requesting an appeal. There is information on mygov.scot that Social Security Scotland h

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Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: Who is the current SSS DPO & what is their “suitable qualification/s” in DP. Who is in charge of the FOI email inbox at SSS, what are their qualifications? Request for information 2: Any internal legal LLB pro

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Practice level governance for mixed NHS/private dental practices: FOI release

1. Since 1 January 2026, has the Minister received any formal briefings or updates from officials regarding progress on the acknowledged gap in practice-level governance for mixed NHS/private dental practices? Please answer yes or no. If ye

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Progress update on dental governance gap: FOI release

1. Has the issue of practice-level governance in mixed NHS/private dental practices remained on the work programme of the Office of the Chief Dental Officer since 1 January 2026? Please answer yes or no. 2. Has any formal process, working

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Number of Ministerial Public Appointments held within Scotland: FOI release

Can you please tell me the total number of public appointments held within Scotland and the number of public appointments held by each individual (at date of reporting) e.g. How many hold 1 appointment How many hold 2 appointments How many

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Number of state-funded secondary schools that offer specialist music, dance, sport and Gaelic Medium Education: FOI release

Please could you provide me with the number of state-funded secondary schools in Scotland that: 1) offer specialist music, dance or sports education. 2) are Gaelic medium. From other sources (Scottish Government and others) I have the nu

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Fair access to Higher Education in the Scottish context - request for list of under-represented groups: FOI release

"Please will you tell me your definition of under-represented groups, for the purposes of regulation of fair access? ​​​​​​​Please will you tell me if you consider commuter students at all in regulation, or widening participation activity?

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Criminal Proceedings in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the outcome for each female homicide accused (by year) between 2005-06 and 2024-25, ie. conviction type (murder, culpable homicide, non-fatal offence), how many of these accused proceeded to trial and how many a

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Correspondence between former First Minister and the Glasgow lawyer: FOI release

“For the period 20th November 2014 - 28th March 2023, please provide all correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon (or her office) and the Glasgow lawyer Aamer Anwar.”​​​​​​​

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Education Scotland - Framework agreements for call-off contracts: FOI release

I am doing a research project investigating call-off contracts in the public sector. I have identified six potential call-off contracts awarded by Education Scotland, but I can't find details of the framework agreements they were awarded fr

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Homes for Ukraine Super Sponsor Scheme queries: FOI release

1. Immediate reopening of the Super Sponsor Scheme for new applications. No alternatives, no further reviews, no closures. Honour the route you created. The Homes for Ukraine infrastructure exists; you simply need to resume listing the Scot

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GP walk-in clinics information: FOI release

How many GP walk-in clinics have been delivered so far? How many GP walk-in clinics have been delivered on time? Which GP walk-in clinics have not been delivered on time? Which GP walk-in clinics are projected to be delayed? Of those de

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Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme applicants: FOI release

How many applicants have been successful in applying for heating oil help? Are oaps considered vulnerable within the scope for heating oil help? How many applicants not claiming benefits have been successful in claiming help for heating o

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Number of applicants applying for Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme: FOI release

How many applicants have applied for heating oil support? How many applicants have been successful in grant application How many discretionary payments have been awarded to vulnerable people not claiming any benefits Was there considerat

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Materials issued to political parties on new parliamentary candidacy rules: FOI release

Copies of all guidance, briefing notes or circulars issued by the Scottish Government to registered political parties between 1 January 2024 and 31 May 2026 explaining the new candidacy rights for foreign nationals with limited leave to rem

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First Minister’s diary entries involving refugee charities: FOI release

All diary entries for the First Minister (John Swinney and Humza Yousaf) that include meetings or calls with refugee charities from January 2023 to present.

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Emergency Heating Oil Scheme figures: FOI release

Would you please answer these questions on behalf of Home Heating Advice Scotland, in respect of the Scottish Government’s Emergency Heating Oil Scheme? 1) As of the beginning of May (01/05/26) How many applications for emergency Heating o

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Social Security Scotland - Applicant bank account verification processes: FOI release

Request for information 1: What process is in place to ensure applicant bank accounts are confirmed as correct at the application stage and what process does Social Security Scotland follow when bank details differ on a new application whe

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Educational attainment and outcomes for refugee pupils: FOI release

1. Attainment data (literacy, numeracy, qualifications) for pupils recorded as refugees or asylum seekers compared to the general population. 2. School exclusion rates and attendance data for this group. 3. Any data on progression to furt

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International Development and Climate justice programme safeguarding incidents: FOI release

You asked for information on the number of safeguarding incidents which have been reported in relation to Scottish Government international development and climate justice programmes, in reference to the recently published guidance update o

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Scottish Forestry - Todrig judicial review legal costs: FOI release

I would like to make a FOI request regarding the Todrig Judicial review, that took place in January 2026. It is understood that the Scottish Government lost the judicial review and has had to pay its legal costs, and some legal costs incur

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Total value of commercial fishing landings in Hoy and Longhope: EIR release

The total value of commercial fishing landings in the last 12 months in Longhope. You then revised your request in your email of 12 May 2026 to ask to “include the landings in Hoy, as well as Longhope”.

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Clarification on post-election ministerial resignations: FOI release

Further to your letter with reference 202600514471, and now that new Ministers have been appointed following the Scottish general election, I am writing to ask for clarification on (a) exactly when the following former Ministers left offic

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Rehabilitation, reintegration and reconviction queries: FOI release

1. What are the recidivism rates for East Dumbartonshire? - How many people from East Dumbartonshire end up back in prison upon release? 2. What are the recidivism rates for different areas across the East Dumbartonshire Council area? 3.

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Internal guidance on requirements of IR35 tax rules: FOI release

Please provide any internal guidance, policies, or legal advice on the use of former employees via agencies or limited companies in relation to IR35 tax rules since 2020.

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Accountant in Bankruptcy - Staff private health insurance queries: FOI release

During the 2025-26 financial year: The total amount spent by your organisation on funding or subsidising private healthcare/medical insurance for your staff during the 2025-26 financial year. A summary or copy of the private healthcare pol

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Scottish Government Press Office details: FOI release

For each devolved government department/office in Government: 1. Email address 2. Phone Number 3. Number of staff employed 4. Annualised salary cost for the Communications Team

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Number of Scottish Government staff accessing Proton or Nord VPN accounts: FOI release

Please provide a log of the number of Scottish Government staff accessing Proton or Nord VPN accounts/email accounts from Scottish Government IT equipment. Please provide the number of staff and their Directorate, for example: Proton - 2

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Framework Agreement information for January 2023: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the Framework Agreements that were being used in January 2023 for the following Frameworks: 1. Temporary Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services (North) - Ref: SP-1

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Student Awards Agency Scotland - Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) statistics: FOI release

Please provide aggregated statistical information relating to Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) for students in higher education in Scotland. Time period: 1 January 2023 to the most recent academic year available. Please include: 1. The

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Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Staff private health insurance queries: FOI release

This is an information request relating to private health insurance for staff. Please provide me with the following information for the 2025-26 financial year: 1) The total amount spent by your organisation on funding or subsidising privat

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Materials regarding Iranian Bots supporting Scottish independence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Iranian Bots supporting Scottish independence, between July 1 2025 and Janu

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Data on young people within Scotland accessing equine-based learning provisions: FOI release

I am conducting research into equine based alternative learning provisions. I am interested to understand the experiences of children and young people who attend an equine based provision either full time, part time or as part of an interve

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Projected increase in revenue from recently revalued business rates: FOI release

The projected increase in revenue received from the recent revaluation of business rates for Scottish businesses from 1st April 2026, in comparison to the previous fiscal year, and the average non-domestic rates increase per commercial prop

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