Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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1,061 matching releases

Reconviction rates in Scotland statistics: FOI release

1. Please provide data on recidivism rates categorized by offence type (e.g., drug offenses, violent crimes, property crimes) since 2021. 2. A list of all rehabilitation and reintegration programs provided to ex-offenders in Scotland, and if any assessment has been made on the efficacy these have had on reducing recid...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400437050
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Cost of heating Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

Total cost of heating Scottish Government buildings in the months of October, November December 2023, and January, February and March 2024 broken down by month.

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400438070
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Low-cost Initiative for First Time Buyers (LIFT) scheme information: FOI release

1. The total number of applicants to the 2024 LIFT scheme, regardless of whether they secured a lift passport, broken down by local authority. 2. The total number of first time buyers issued with LIFT passports in 2024. Broken down by local authority area. 3. The number of first time buyers with valid LIFT passport w...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400438292
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland payments made to Ardrossan-Brodick Ferry Service: FOI release

“An itemised breakdown of all payments made to Peel Ports Ltd by Transport Scotland in relation to Ardrossan Harbour in the last decade. I would like this information to include: 1. All payments related to the operation of the Ardrossan-Brodick ferry service, including harbour fees. 2. Payments made to maintain or i...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436814
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Dwellings Occupied by Students with Council Tax Exemptions, by Local Authority (2014-2024): FOI release

“The number of properties that used an exemption from Council Tax because they: A: Were students' halls of residence B: Were occupied only by students or students and their non-British spouses, civil partners or dependants …for each Scottish local authority for the past ten years.”

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-19
Reference: FOI/202400435931
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding August Fiscal Update: FOI Review

Original request: 202400430333 Provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its August Fiscal Update, which was published on August 27. Please include the content of all electronic communications and any requests for changes or corrections that were made to t...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435434 Review of 202400430333
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Funding provided to Council Authorities for music tuition: FOI release

“I would like to request information on funding provided to each Council Authority for music tuition. In particular:” 1. How much is each council getting in terms of funding for music tuition in the 2024-25 academic year? How much did each Council get for previous and future years? (eg. 23-24, 25-26?) 2. How was it d...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435333
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Consultation costs on Health and Agriculture: FOI release

‘The total cost to produce and analysis 61 consultations.’.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434532
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Placed Based Investment Programme (PBIP) funding and methodology of bids: FOI release

Information regarding North Ayrshire Council’s allocation from the Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP) in 2024/25. In particular, you have asked us to provide the following: “1. Confirmation of North Ayrshire's allocation from PBIB in 2024/25, including details of the funded project(s) 2. A copy of the completed ...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400436877
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

The funding of Graduate Apprenticeships: FOI release

How many Graduate Apprenticeships you are funding? Profile over the last 2-3 years. What types of GA programmes are you funding? (Such as Business Management, data science etc)

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

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435964
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Expenses for production and analysis for specific consultations: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: (1) Pitch fee uprating under the Mobile Homes Act 1983 - Proposal to change from Retail Price Index to Consumer Price Index (7) Short Term Lets: Consultation on draft Licensing Order and Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434458
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Consultation cost figures: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Consultation on a fairer Council Tax Effective community engagement in local development planning guidance: consultation Disqualification criteria for councillors: consultation on updating disqualification criteria for localauthority members Local ...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434521
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

The cost to produce and analysis the consultations specified: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Building Regulations: Determining the principles for a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard: Stage 1 consultation Investing in Planning: a consultation on resourcing Scotland’s planning system Development plan amendment regulations: consu...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434529
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding peak rail fares: FOI release

Any correspondence from January 2024 to April 2024 inclusive regarding the reinstatement of peak rail fares between: Ministers and officials of Transport Scotland Between the offices of Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater and the offices of Humza Yousaf and Fiona Hyslop. The office of Fiona Hyslop and Transport Scotland...

FOI not held 70 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400432379
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Expenditure for production and analysis for specific consultations: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Building standards enforcement and sanctions: consultation Pension Age Winter Heating Payment Equality Evidence Strategy 2023-25 consultation Public Sector Equality Duty review Building regulations - compliance and enforcements: consultation

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434452
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Building regulations - energy standards and associated topics - proposed changes consultation costs: FOI release

“The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?”: Building regulations - energy standards and associated topics - proposed changes: consultation - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434455
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Costs for production and analysis for specific consultations: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? (4) Consultation on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024: Statutory Guidance on Part 2 and 3, section 18 (8) Care Leaver Payment: Consultation on policy proposals (11) Reforming the criminal law ...

FOI not held 45 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.18 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434501
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Civil servants travel restrictions: FOI release

If an assessment of the impact of restricting travel for civil servants had on their ability to carry out their duties effectively had been undertaken? For the total estimated saving the Scottish Government expects to make as a result of the restriction of a) travel and b) overtime for civil service staff. If any conce...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434753
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost to produce Social Justice consultations: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations. (3) Review of charity regulation (7) Democracy Matters

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434493
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Cost to produce Net Zero consultations: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations Charging for single-use disposable beverage cups Flood Resilience Strategy: consultation Developing a natural capital market framework: survey The Scottish Road Worker Consultation 2024 A consultation on time limits for enforcement action for unauthori...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434519
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost to produce and analyse various education related consultations: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analyse various education related consultations.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434483
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Upper Tribunal for Scotland appeals: FOI release

The number of appeals to the Upper Tribunal for Scotland against decisions of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Social Security Chamber) that Social Security Scotland has supported, and the number it has opposed. I wish to have the figures from 22 November 2018 to date, and broken down by year, quarter, or month.

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

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400435078
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Public Relations (PR) spend by the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Total annual expenditure, from 2015 to present, annually, on public relations firms by: a. The Scottish Government b. All public bodies (broken down by public body) 2. Total annual expenditure, from 2015 to present, annually, on public relations firms by the Scottish Government, broken down by PR firm hired. 3. ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400433499
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) data protection breaches: FOI release

The total number of data protection breaches that have occurred during each year since 2018 and for each breach reported, please provide the following: (a) the year of the breach, (b) if possible, the department involved, (c) if possible, the number of individuals affected.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400434640
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Council tax freeze and refuse worker strikes: FOI release

"Could you provide all correspondence/minutes and notes from meetings, between John Swinney, Shona Robison and Humza Yousaf, about the council tax freeze? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, policy ana...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-31
Reference: FOI/202400432957
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector