Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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399 matching releases

Scottish Government staff training, attendance and standards of behaviour documentation: FOI release

In annex B of Scottish Government FOI response 202400442201, section 2, there is the following text: ‘Your manager will provide you with information on mandatory training, attendance requirements and standards of behaviour. Different procedures apply if you do not meet performance, attendance or conduct requirements w...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445566
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Use of Apps and AI software in Scottish schools: FOI release

1. Information held by Education Scotland confirming, by name, which Apps and AI software are currently being used in Scottish schools and whether these Apps are being used in pre-school, primary or secondary education settings. 2. Information regarding Education Scotland’s involvement in promoting the use of Apps or ...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.2 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400443536
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Police Pension Scheme - Remediable Service Statements (RSS): FOI release

1. Confirmation of changes to and the approval process for publication to the 'Police Remedy I’m Retired (When we will contact you)' section of the SPPA website. 2. Since Oct 2022, the amount of complaints/concerns received by SPPA from retired police officers regarding the issue of RSS or lack of information being pr...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.2

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443364
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Development of the coding framework for free-text responses on trans status or trans history: FOI release

The following information on the development of the coding framework for free-text responses on trans status or trans history: 1. The amount spent with external consultants and any other body on the research including publication and all other external costs. 2. An estimate of the amount of time people spent on the r...

FOI unclear 55 score 0 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400444110
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding for the 20mph speed limit roll out: FOI release

1. In your formal response letter dated 02 December 2024 reference 202400439095 when responding to our Q1a you stated in your response thereto that "the Scottish Government has invested £4 million this fiscal year 2024-25 to fund targeted initiatives designed to protect pedestrians and cyclists through the roll out of ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.4

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443851
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

General Practice IT funding: FOI release

1. The total amount budgeted for General Practice IT reprovisioning over the past 3 years. 2. The total amount already spent (whether direct or distributed to Health Boards) on General Practice IT reprovisioning to date. 3. The total amount paid to INPS group in the past 3 years if you have paid directly.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.2

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400445043
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government pay deals, pay rises and budget increases: FOI release

1. A full list of public sector pay deals negotiated and agreed by the Scottish Government since 2007. This should include all details of agreed terms, including but not limited to pay change %, change to hours in work week, unions involved in negotiation, and introduction/removal of other contractual elements. 2. By ...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439665
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

School inspection statistics: FOI release

1. The names of all schools (primary and secondary) that have been inspected in Scotland since August 2023. 2. The total number of inspectors who are currently a part of the inspection team in Scotland (excluding associate inspectors). 3. The total number of inspectors in the existing team who have previously been he...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400438054
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Football matches attended by Government officials: FOI release

Information relating to John Swinney, Neil Grey and Humza Yousaf over the last five years: 1) Football matches attended in an official capacity (in Scotland & abroad) inc venue, date and fixture details. 2) the reason for attending and why it was important to their job role. 3) costs involved. 4) all correspondence...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440652
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB 2): FOI release

Information relating to the second phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Challenge Fund, including: 1. How many bus operators have been awarded funding? Please provide the names of these companies. 2. How much has been claimed by these operators? Please provide a breakdown of how much has been awarded to each operator....

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-11-19
Reference: FOI/202400436252
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to meetings regarding Long Covid: FOI release

1. The number of meetings that Humza Yousaf attended during his tenure as First Minister, where Long Covid was either on the agenda or mentioned in the meeting minutes. 2. Copies of those meeting agendas and minutes where Long Covid was discussed or mentioned during Humza Yousaf's time as First Minister. 3. The numbe...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.4

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435490
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland revenue generated from film & television production: FOI release

The below three questions, and clarified that they should ignore criminal background checks, as you were "looking for revenue that film or television production companies would screen." 1. How much revenue has been received by your organisation for services rendered to film and television productions? This could inclu...

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400438991
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Provision of catering services in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

1. The names of the bars and restaurants that are used by the Scottish Government officials at its various premises, offices and buildings and what are their names. 2. The names of the bars and restaurants that are accessible to the public at its various premises, offices and buildings and what are their names. 3. If...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400435396
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government employee performance review: FOI Review

Original request 202400430314 For each of the last 10 financial years, please provide the following: 1. How many Scottish Government employees have had their employment terminated specifically following a performance review process? 2. How many Scottish Government employees are currently on a performance review proc...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434514 Review of 202400430314
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sexual crime conviction statistics: FOI release

1. In each of the last five years, how many people in total were convicted of sexual crimes. 2. In each of the last five years, please provide the number of people convicted of sexual crimes who had previous convictions. Please provide a breakdown by year, and by type of sexual offence on the charge sheet.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1) s.20

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400435476
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland Social Media Management Tools: FOI release

1) Do you use a social media management platform? 2) If so, what tools do you use? 3) What is your annual spend on a Social media management tool? 4) What dates does your contract with your current supplier end ( month & year) ? 5)Do you use a social listening / media monitoring platform? 6) If so, what tools do you us...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.6

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433125
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Sporting Rates funds: FOI release

"1. Are 100% of the sporting rates funds collected by local authorities and handed to the Scottish Government distributed back to councils? If not, how much is, where is this money going? 2. Are the funds divided and distributed to councils proportionally to the intake from Sporting Rates per council? For example, if ...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400433926
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Patient Safety Commissioner role: FOI release

1. When the Scottish Government finally appoints a Patient Safety Commissioner will this individual have full regulatory powers to bring about a criminal investigation should the need for one arise? 2. Who will the Patient Safety Commissioner be accountable to? 3. Has anyone been interviewed at any point for this pos...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.8 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: FOI/202400425345
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund and ChargePlace Scotland funding: EIR release

Please would you be able to provide me with answers to the following: 1.Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund a.How much of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (which was announced to include £60 million of public and private investment last year to increase Scotland’s public charging network to 6000 points by 202...

EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400430257
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Responses to the Skills Delivery Independent Review Consultation: FOI release

1. The total number of responses to the following consultations. 2. The total number of responses from individuals to the following consultations. 3. The total number of responses from organisations to the following consultations. In relation to a list of consultations, including "(m) Skills delivery independent rev...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400433188
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cost of the Building a New Scotland series and the number of staff in the Constitutional Futures Division: FOI release

1) Since 2011, an annual breakdown of costs associated with the production of the White Paper on Independence or Independence Papers as part of the Building a New Scotland Series. 2) Over the same time period, an annual breakdown of the number of Civil Servants working in the Government's "Scottish Government’s Consti...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400425685
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Telecom and Network contracts: FOI release

Contract 1 - Telephony/Voice Services (Analogue, ISDN VOIP, SIP, Cloud) 1.Telephony/Voice Services Provider- Please can you provide me with the name of the supplier for each contract. 2. Telephony/Voice Services Spend – Please can you provide me with the annual spend 3.Telephony/Voice Services - Contract Renewal Date- ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.5 s.6 s.10 s.14 s.2

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: FOI/202400424394
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Criteria for entry to the Redress contributor list: FOI release

1. The full details and criteria for entry to the Redress contributor list. 2. Details of any financial criteria or formula the minimum financial contribution would permit entry into the Redress contributors list. 3. Details of the definition or policy to determine whether a contribution offered by an organisation it...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.14 s.2 s.17 s.16 s.14(1) s.15

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: FOI/202400425518
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland practising certificate fees for in house solicitors: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government cover the costs of the Law Society of Scotland practicing certificate fees for its in-house solicitors? 2. Are there any specific criteria or policies that determine which solicitors' practicing certificate fees are paid by the Scottish Government? 3. How many in-house solicitors emplo...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: FOI/202400425438
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Contact Centre, use of CRM and AI & Automation systems: FOI release

Contact Centre – target to organisations we know have a CC Do you have a customer/ citizen facing contact centre? If not please skip these questions Do you employ and manage your own agents, or do you outsource to a third party? If you outsource who to? How many contact centre agents do you have? Do agents work from h...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400410991
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector