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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Scottish Government funding to Stonewall Scotland: FOI release

You asked: How much money have Scottish Government departments paid to the charity Stonewall (Stonewall Equality Limited) in the years 2018, 2019 and 2020? Please provide a breakdown of the expenditure.

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2020-10-14
Reference: FOI/202000083673
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Developing Information on Hate Crime Recorded by the Police in Scotland: FOI Review

You asked a number of questions about Third Party reporting agencies and Scottish Government funding, analysis and monitoring in relation to Hate Crime, bullying, prejudice and ‘Community Cohesion’. Your request is set out in full in the annex to this letter. You requested an internal review as you stated that you cann...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2020-09-02
Reference: FOI/202000059646
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Developing Information on Hate Crime Recorded by the Police in Scotland: FOI release

Following the publication of Developing Information on Hate Crime Recorded by the Police in Scotland[1] in February 2019. The request has been split into sections below to aid interpretation.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.14(2) s.14 s.14O s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-17
Reference: FOI/202000052883
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Primary School inspections: FOI release

An Excel (or preferably Google Sheets) document listing: Column A - The names of each primary school that has gone uninspected for 10 years or more. Column B - The local authority that the corresponding school in Column A is in. Column C - The number of years since the corresponding school in Column A was inspected. Co...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-14
Reference: FOI/202000053980
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Welfare Fund: FOI release

Details of the number of applications for the Scottish Welfare Fund, the number of successful claimants, the number who unsuccessfully claimed and the average money a successful claim received, broken down by month, from 1 March 2020 to the present.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2020-07-02
Reference: FOI/202000044323
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Complaints against former First Minister investigation: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of the memo or memos in which it is alleged that Ms Evans stated “We may lose the battle, but we will win the war.” Including details of whom the memo(s) were addressed and/or circulated. 2. Please confirm the total of fees and costs incurred by the Scottish Government in relation to the court ...

FOI not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2020-06-10
Reference: FOI/202000032184
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Questions concerning the Sturrock report: FOI Review

With ref. to the FOI response referenced above I do not believe that the response provided properly addressed the questions asked. I have noted below some specific points for your consideration. Q1 It is noted that the answer to this question was ‘Yes’. The additional comment does not appear to either enhance or qualif...

FOI not held 70 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-06-09
Reference: FOI/202000024268 Review
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Various questions concerning the Citizens’ Assembly: FOI review

1. A copy of any / all documentation required to be signed by the citizens. 2. All instructions and guidance provided to Mark Diffley or his company regarding the selection of citizens. 3. All information held setting out how selection bias was to be identified and overcome in the selection of citizens. 4. All infor...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-12-30
Reference: FOI/201900007669
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Several questions regarding traffic signals on A75 in Springholm: FOI release

13 questions in relation to traffic lights in Springholm and clarified your request on 18 November: "Details of the time delays now operating at the eastbound and westbound exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.5 s.7 s.36(1) s.13 s.30

Published: 2019-12-17
Reference: FOI/19/02489
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Various questions concerning the Citizens’ Assembly: FOI release

Provide the following information (all information provided in this section must be pre-existing at the date of this request): 1. A copy of any / all documentation required to be signed by the citizens. 2. All instructions and guidance provided to Mark Diffley or his company regarding the selection of citizens. 3. All ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.4 s.1 s.17(1) s.6 s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-11-26
Reference: FOI/201900005919
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

National qualifications results day meeting - briefings, minutes, correspondence: FOI release

In your request you asked for:- Please release the following material in relation to the meeting on 1 /8/19 referred to in the attached screenshot (which has come from a Scottish Government FOi response). Briefings provided to staff in advance of the meeting Minutes (if no minutes have been taken please make this cle...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-11-22
Reference: FOI/201900004090
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (Scotland): FOI release

Copies of all correspondence, including in electronic format, between the Scottish Government and Mr Billy McAllister, Mr Paul McLaughlin, Mr Colin Grant and Mr Gregor Smith, relating to Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (Scotland), in the period 1 April 2019 to date.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.25 s.38(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/201900004799
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Named Person’s Scheme implementation costs: FOI release

The Named Person's Scheme has been scrapped, as announced by the Scottish government. What was the total cost of implementing the scheme that was created under the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014? Please include the cost of the pilot scheme in Highland region.

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

Published: 2019-10-16
Reference: FOI/201900004417
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Carbon emission levy funds breakdown: FOI release

In each of the past five years, how many ministerial journeys were undertaken by (a) planes and (b) cars. In each of the past five years, how many miles were travelled on ministerial journeys using (a) planes and (b) cars. In each of the past five years, how much was collected from the carbon emissions levy on minister...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2019-10-15
Reference: FOI/201900004245
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Various Telecommunication questions: FOI release

1. All safety testing information on all wireless, mobile phone, telecommunications towers, smart metres, 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G. 2. Any requests or plans by telecommunication companies as to 5G antennas and their future placement within Scotland. 3. All data on LED street lights. 4. The companies contracted for all of ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.3 6 attachments

Published: 2019-10-08
Reference: FOI/19/02078
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staff, meetings and correspondence concerning response to Judicial Review Petition: FOI release

1. Please state the full membership of the group within the Scottish Government brought together to respond to the Judicial Review Petition of Mr Alex Salmond. Please itemise any and all advisers brought in to assist. 2. There were 17 pre-arranged meetings and conference calls between August 2018 and January 2019 with ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.3 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2019-09-25
Reference: FOI/19/02016
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBBS) - further questions: FOI release

1. Details of the numbers of beneficiaries of the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) who were in receipt of specific one off grants or any other available fundings such as: Income Top up support, application for living cost supplements or support and assistance grants used towards the cost of social care an...

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

Published: 2019-09-05
Reference: FOI/19/01956
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

5G strategy: FOI release

You requested details in relation to 5G strategy.

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2019-08-05
Reference: FOI/19/01377
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Primary school meals, spending and menu options: FOI response

Your request asked us to provide information in relation to the following four points: 1.In relation to each primary school in Scotland, how much is spent per pupil, per day on the school meals supplied to primary 1 to primary 3 pupils and those eligible for free school meals? 2.How much has been spent per year for t...

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

Published: 2019-07-15
Reference: FOI/201900002191
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Scottish Universities Research and Reactor Centre monetary awards: FOI release

Records of communications between Scottish Government (Scottish Office) and Glasgow University, Professor Murdoch Baxter and the Scottish Universities Research and Reactor Centre between 25 April 1986 and 31 January 1993. Additionally asked for public statements and press releases, records of internal Scottish Governme...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-11
Reference: FOI/19/01566
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) arrangements: FOI release

You asked for the following information: How many DAS arrangements have been set up each year since the inception of the scheme. How many other arrangements (trust deeds etc) have been set up in Scotland over the same period. The geographical spread by council area of DAS schemes. The number of accredited money advise...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01513
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Gender Recognition Act (GRA) communications in last 12 months: FOI release

(a) all correspondence received by Nicola Sturgeon regarding the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) in the last 12 months; and (b) all correspondence sent by Nicola Sturgeon regarding the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) in the last 12 months. Your request advises that this should include (but not be limited to) all emails, lett...

FOI not held 70 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.5 s.7 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-04
Reference: FOI/201900001577
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Convictions under Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 2005: FOI release

Convictions under the Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 2005 for the most recent 5 years available: 1. Number of convictions in each year 2. Number of main disposals imposed in each case 3. Could this be split in relation to the type of emergency worker concerned, eg, ambulance workers, firefighters, etc? 4. Finally, Wh...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-15
Reference: FOI/201900000819
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Advice informing policy positions in Social Security Position Papers: FOI release

You asked for “the advice notes that the Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group (DACBEAG) supplied to the Government which it has used to inform it policy positions in the Social Security Position Papers and the Social Security: A Consultation on Disability Assistance in Scotland”. You have specifically a...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-16
Reference: FOI/19/00793
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministers and Special Advisers roles responding to FOI requests: FOI review

Please provide the following: (A) any and all procedures, guidance, emails that set out the current role of Ministers and Special Advisers in responding to FOI requests and requests for internal review. (B) a risk assessment that sets out the data protection compliance considerations associated with (A).

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.1(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-09
Reference: FOI/19/00669 Review
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector