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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2,774 matching releases

Preparations and costs of Independence Prospectus: FOI release

In September, the First Minister announced that Scottish Government civil servants would start work on a detailed prospectus for independence (as reported here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland politics-58478187). On 4th November 2021, I submitted a Freedom of Information request which asked for informat...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-05-05
Reference: FOI/202200283353
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Service provided by CalMac on the Stornoway to Ullapool run: FOI release

(1) Details of all cancelled services on the Stornoway Ullapool run from 1st September 2021 up to and including 11th March 2022. (2) The total number of vehicles and passengers that were booked onto each sailing from 1st September 2021 up to and including 11th March 2022.

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2022-05-05
Reference: FOI/202200287069
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Statistics of bicycles, laptops and tablets provided by Scottish Government: FOI release

How many bicycles have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far? How many laptops have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far? How many tablets have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far?

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

Published: 2022-04-28
Reference: FOI/202200283594
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

AIB Bankruptcy Restricton Orders (BRO) statistics: FOI release

1. How many Bankruptcy Restricton Orders (BRO) have the AiB issued to undischarged debtors since 1st January 2009 and of these, how many have been successfully imposed, both by the Court and the AiB? 2. How many of the BRO’s issued since 1st January 2009 by the AiB have been legally challenged in Court by the debtor up...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.6 s.7 s.8

Published: 2022-04-28
Reference: FOI/202200285855
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to ear thermometers: FOI release

“My request follows a previous FOI response (202100258087) on correspondence relating to ear thermometers previously included in Baby Boxes, and the decision to replace them last year. 1. In the e-mail, copied below, which was sent to the Minister for Children and Young People on February 15, 2021, the second sentence ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-19
Reference: FOI/202200272862
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

State pension and benefit payment responsibilities: FOI release

1. The source content and date of the secret cabinet briefing paper from John Swinney Finance Secretary (at the time) that was subsequently leaked. 2. Since 1 January 2012, any briefing papers, communications etc that clarified or otherwise that Scotland, if independent, would be responsible for the payment of pensions...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-07
Reference: FOI/202200281407
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Appointment of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) Chief Executive: FOI release

1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this? 2. How many candidates were considered for this position? 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to ministers relating to the departure of Mr Hair and the appointment of Mr Tydeman. 4. Please can ...

FOI not held 70 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-05
Reference: FOI/202100265480
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) Trust Deeds and Debt Arrangement Scheme statistics: FOI release

A log of meetings and minutes from the last 12 months between the Accountant and Bankruptcy and the Insolvency Practitioners Association. Number of Trust Deeds advertised vs Number of Trust Deeds Protected per month for the last 12 months broken down by firm. Number of DAS proposed vs Number of DAS approved per month f...

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

Published: 2022-03-30
Reference: FOI/202200281103
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to the Into Headship Programme: FOI release

You asked Education Scotland for information relating to the Into Headship Programme. 1. Into Headship was first delivered in 2015, could you please tell me for every year the course has run how many participants embarked on the course and how many completed it? I would like the figures for each year of the programme (...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-03-30
Reference: FOI/202200280970
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Non-harassment orders imposed by the Scottish Courts: FOI release

1. Total number of non harassment orders granted in Scotland in each of the last 5 years, broken down by year. 2. Total number of non-harassment orders granted in the last 5 years, broken down by year, where the court process took more than 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months .

FOI unclear 80 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-29
Reference: FOI/202200279536
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Preparations for a future independence referendum: FOI release

1. How many hours are being used each week/month by Scottish Government civil servants working on preparations for an independence referendum and on preparation for independence? 2. What is the cost in salaries per week/month of this work? 3. Which departments of the Scottish Government has each individual civil servan...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-03-24
Reference: FOI/202200281545
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications regarding Water Industry Commission to set minimum water charges: EIR release

All communications, minutes and other notes of discussions within the Scottish Government on the issue of the powers of the Water Industry Commission to set minimum water charge levels in addition to charge caps and to establish a minimum income expectation on Scottish Water as part of the 2021/27 regulatory period.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-24
Reference: FOI/202200272110
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Entitlement Card and Young Persons Free Bus Travel Scheme statistics: FOI release

1. Number of applications for a new youth National entitlement card for free travel. 2. Number of approved applications on first attempt. 3. Average number of attempts for an application to be approved. 4. Average time from an application being submitted to approved. 5. Average help desk response times in relation to t...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-23
Reference: FOI/202200282067
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Interactions with Greensill Capital (UK) Limited regarding Lochaber Smelter Guarantee & Reimbursement Agreement: FOI Appeal

Information requested 202100217297 - Review “Please supply a copy of all interactions with Greensill Capital (UK) Limited in connection with the Lochaber Smelter - Guarantee & Reimbursement Agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, all letters, emails, minutes and notes of meetings." "I am requesting an internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 166 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100217297 - Appeal
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland funding and delivery targets: FOI release

Information regarding annual funding commitment from the Scottish Government to Home Energy Scotland and its delivery targets. You also asked for information regarding the relationships between the Energy Saving Trust and Changeworks who deliver the programme and how the funding divided between these various organisati...

FOI not held 45 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.27 s.35 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-21
Reference: FOI/202200276433
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Breakdown of funding allocated to councils regarding school air ventilation: FOI release

1. A detailed breakdown of how money allocated to school ventilation has been spent (e.g how much has been spent on carbon monoxide monitors, air filters etc). 2. A breakdown of how much money has been allocated to each council for air ventilation.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-17
Reference: FOI/202200272343
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Order requests regarding Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government made any requests to the UK Government for any Order under the Scotland Act 1998 in relation to the Gender Recognition Reform bill and cross-border or reserved matters? 2. If yes, when was the request made, to whom and which type of order was requested (i.e. Section 104 order)? Has any re...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.10 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-16
Reference: FOI/202200278846
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

£500 staff thank you payment statistics for local authorities: FOI release

1. How many people does the Council directly employ who received the Scottish Government “Thank You Payment” that was announced in November 2020? Can you break this down by each of the local authorities? 2. Within the breakdown of local authorities, (answer to question 1) can you please list all the different job title...

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

Published: 2022-03-16
Reference: FOI/202200284896
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of First Minister expenses and staffing costs: FOI release

The following information regarding Nicola Sturgeon’s expenses from The Scottish Government. 1. Please provide a full breakdown and details of office costs for years 2021-2022 and 2020-2021. This should include, staffing, postage and couriers, stationary and printing, shredding, software and applications, advertising a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-03-16
Reference: FOI/202200278934
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Serco NorthLink Ferries refit timetable and MV Hamnavoe dry dock cover: FOI release

(a) Information from all reports, correspondence and communications the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland holds relating to the 2022 refit timetable of Serco NorthLink Ferries, particularly the arrangements for the Pentland Firth route between Stromness and Scrabster. (b) Information from all reports, correspo...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-15
Reference: FOI/202200272014
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding COP26 COVID testing protocol: FOI Review

1. Any internal correspondence, handouts, reports, documents, memos which reference the COP26 testing protocol and the evidence of its efficacy between November 1 to date. 2. Any references to the COP26 testing protocol in discussions around the vaccine certification scheme from November 1 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200269688 Review of 202100257331
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Preparations for referendum on Scottish independence: FOI release

What level of resource is the Scottish Government providing for referendum and independence planning, communications and public engagement during 2022 and 2023? Please include specific information on: Number of Scottish Government officials (full-time equivalent), job grades and cost; Freelance, Legal and Consultancy ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-09
Reference: FOI/202200278056
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Standards of ventilation in hospitals: FOI release

"I am writing to ask for information I believe you hold. Please outline: (1) Which standards are health boards in Scotland required to comply with in regards to ventilation in staff and patient areas? Please advise where these standards are described / stated. (2) Please state the latest rate of compliance with these s...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-03-08
Reference: FOI/202200269234
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Free bus fares and prescriptions costs in 2021: FOI release

How much did it cost Scotland in 2021 for free bus fares and prescriptions?

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

Published: 2022-03-07
Reference: FOI/202200277192
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding grant awarded to Scottish Rugby Union: FOI review

Your initial FOI request asked for: 1. Was the whole of the grant that was offered paid over / drawn down, in accordance with Section 2 in the Offer? If so, on what date(s)? 2. Has the Statement of Compliance as described at Section 3.2 in the Offer been duly and timeously submitted, as required? 3. Have the terms of S...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-02
Reference: FOI/202100268602 review of 202100258646
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector