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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3,069 matching releases

Details of capital raised by Techscaler members: FOI release

According to the 2023 annual report published by the Scottish Government funded body Techscaler, £52.12 million of capital was raised during the year by Techscaler members, in 45 deals. Please provide a list of these 45 deals, in each case identifying the Techscaler member company, the amount of capital raised, and the...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500446820
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Leveson Inquiry documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government which mentions the Leveson Inquiry, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, from the last three months? 2. How many times has the Scottish Government been accused of breachin...

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447097
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Reports and inspections about a pothole at the south end of Fairlie Main Road: EIR release

I would like to know how many reports have been received about a large pothole in the pavement opposite at the South end of Fairlie Main Rd just at the point the coastal path rejoins the main pavement (if you were walking towards West Kilbride with the sea on your right); pictures of location and pothole attached. Coul...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500448796
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of Scottish Government Amazon Prime spend: FOI release

1. A breakdown of spending by the Scottish Government on Amazon Prime for the last ten financial years. 2. For each year, please include: a. The total amount spent. b. A detailed breakdown of the spending, specifying each item purchased and its cost. 3. If possible, the MSP who the product was bought for. For example...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500448142
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Dog Control Notice (DCN) summary of requirements: EIR release

That a summary of the requirements set by a Dog Control Notice, that might have been applied [to the owner of a dog], be made available to me.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500447355
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cost paperwork for Egress secure platform: FOI release

Cost paperwork between egress secure platform and gov.

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

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447210
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Farmed Fish Health Framework proposed priority actions: EIR release

To precede your request, you quoted the following text for context: “Work Stream 4: Cleanerfish Cleanerfish offer a sustainable and environmentally positive method for reducing the impact of sea lice on salmonid growth, and assessment of the potential contribution of wild caught and hatchery cultivated supplies relat...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.60 s.10(4)

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500447257
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) oversight and funding: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government's oversight and funding of the Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.95 s.62 s.4 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447466
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Rape conviction statistics: FOI release

Part 1: The total number of people convicted of rape in Scotland, each year, between 16 January 2022 and 16 January 2025. Part 2: The number of each nationality (meaning the country of citizenship) convicted of rape each year. For example, 230 UK nationals.

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

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500448490
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government posts advertised but never filled: FOI release

A list of jobs advertised by the Scottish Government and its associated quangos over the last three financial years that were never filled. The cost of advertising for each of these positions. A breakdown by job title, department, and quango where applicable. Can I please have this in an Excel sheet if possible.

FOI not held 65 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447588
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Accidents data for the A814 in Rhu, Helensburgh: FOI release

Details of all vehicle accidents and pedestrian or otherwise fatalities in the last 20 years on the A814 in Rhu, Helensburgh. Specifically from the entrance to the village at Ardencaple to Shandon.

FOI not held 65 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447777
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rhu road traffic collision statistics: FOI release

Information about road traffic collisions in the village of Rhu in Argyll & Bute. From Ardencaple at the start of the village to Shandon. I want information on all incidents including those which resulted in no injury, injury or fatalities for the following time periods: 2015 until 2025 inclusive. If the total data f...

FOI not held 65 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500448203
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Inspections, defects, works and incidents on A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui: EIR release

1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the roads inspection regime, including dates of inspections, and records for the A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui from January 2023 to date; 2. Confirmation of the Roads Inspection Manual in use for inspecting the A82 between Inverugl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500449647
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Use of procurement cards issued by the Scottish Government: FOI release

The use of procurement cards issued by the Scottish Government for the period from September 2022 to December 2024, or the most recent available month. Specifically, I am requesting: A detailed breakdown of all purchases made using procurement cards, regardless of value, including the following information for each tr...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500448123
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government meetings on potentially mitigating the two child benefit limit: FOI release

1. Confirmation of whether or not the Scottish Government requested access to the necessary information/data from the UK Government in order to mitigate the two child cap between May 2021 to 3rd July 2024. 2. Confirmation as to whether or not the Scottish Government has ever requested data or information from the UK G...

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

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500447249
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A83 Rest and Be Thankful long-term solution costs: EIR release

1. Could you supply all estimated costs of a permanent fix to the Rest and be Thankful Road to stop it closing all the time? 2. Could you supply all correspondence received about this issue from the last three months? 3. Could you supply all briefings written about this issue from the last three months?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.3 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202400446347
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Convictions for domestic abuse offences or offences with domestic abuse aggravators: FOI release

Part 1 a) The number of people convicted for rape against their partner made subject to Non-Harassment Orders (in relation to their victim/partner/ex-partner) as part of their sentencing in each year since and including 2018/19 and including 2024/25. b) The number of people convicted for rape against their partner NO...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.17

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446564
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Play park improvement funding: FOI release

How much money in total has the Scottish Government given out to help renew or improve play parks since 2021, with a breakdown per year and where the money went to? How many play parks have been renewed/improved in this time, and list them?

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

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446526
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Requests for First Minister to appear on podcasts: FOI release

A full list of requests for First Ministers to appear on podcasts in 2022, 2023, 2024, along with the name of the podcast and whether it was accepted or not, and reason why it was rejected.

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

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446688
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Maintenance records for southbound A702 prior to entering Biggar: EIR release

For the time period of 12 months prior to 9/12/23 and with regards to the Southbound A702, prior to entering Biggar, you asked for the following information: Maintenance records including records of independent contractors working on this area. Records of any reports regarding the condition of this section of road. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: EIR/202500448696
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish International Development Association Head of Policy and Communications appointment: FOI release

1. When the Scottish Government first became aware of the Scottish International Development Association’s appointment of Patrick Grady to the role of Head of Policy and Communications. 2. The initial response the Scottish Government drafted up for responding to press queries about this story and all subsequent change...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446733
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding NHS treatment waiting lists targets: FOI Review

Original request 202400444061 1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding the target announced yesterday of ending two year waits for NHS treatment by March 2026 sent by the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social C...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500447283 Review of 202400444061
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government Directorate budgets for financial year 2024/2025: FOI release

The Scottish Government functions through directorates which now number 55 . I would like a breakdown of each individual directorates budget which includes staff costs . I would also like to see any performance related data for each directorate . I ask for this information under FOI.

FOI not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-05
Reference: FOI/202400446432
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Briefing provided to First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Housing Minister regarding offshore wind: EIR Review

Original request 202400435367 1. All correspondence between Stephen Flynn and Scottish Ministers (and anyone in their offices) or Special Advisers between 3 October 2024 and the present date inclusive. This correspondence should include WhatsApps, instant messages, phone calls, emails, meetings (either in person or on...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.33 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: EIR/202400441690 Review of 202400435367
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs ministerial engagement at Hampden Park: FOI release

Any official minutes, or notes taken during the ministerial engagement involving Angela Constance at Hampden Park on December 15, 2024. Any notes which include reference to any individuals who attended alongside Ms Constance, including who was in the ministerial car with her.

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: FOI/202400445758
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector