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

Vessel 801 stage payment 9: EIR release

The following questions about the Stage 9 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 31/03/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: 1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the ninth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-04-05
Reference: FOI/202200291946
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding and expenditure of the New Medicines Fund: FOI release

1. Please can the Scottish Government supply the value of funding allocated for the New Medicines fund for calendar years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 or if the data is held by financial year, financial years 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23. 2. Please can the Scottish Government supply the value of expenditure on the N...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-04-05
Reference: FOI/202300343601
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Data Request for ICES rectangles: EIR release

The data we would like to acquire for Scottish fishing vessels, relate to VMS data for all fleet segments; landed weight for all species by gear type, landings value (£) for all species by gear type, and any other fishing data that may be relevant and available. The ICES rectangles areas for which we require data are a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300347032
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

John Swinney MSP meeting notes with various parties relating to A9 dualling: EIR release

Any meeting notes from engagements between John Swinney MSP and Transport Scotland between 1 December 2023 and 23 February 2023. Any meeting notes from engagements between John Swinney MSP and community groups concerned about the A9 between 1 December 2023 and 23 February 2023. Any emails between John Swinney MSP and...

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

Published: 2023-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300344769
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) vacancies: FOI release

1. The number of vacancies currently advertised Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)? 2. How long these vacancies have been advertised for? 3. How many positions have been re-advertised?

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

Published: 2023-03-29
Reference: FOI/202300345733
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A8 outside Bogston Rail Station road report: EIR release

A copy of "the report that details the condition of the road outside Bogston Train station in Greenock."

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

Published: 2023-03-29
Reference: FOI/202200319091
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meta data request regarding FOI 202200299795: FOI release

The following information under FOISA as it relates to FOI request 202200299795. 1) Any and all correspondence within the Scottish Government, in particular including special advisers, relating to the above request. For clarity, the correspondence should include - but not be limited to - emails, WhatsApp messages and p...

FOI not held 70 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-28
Reference: FOI/202200330635
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Humza Yousaf correspondence regarding the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill: FOI release

1. All correspondence (either written in letters or in emails presumably) between Humza Yousaf, his ministerial office at the time and the Pakistan Consul General regarding [their meeting on 4 February 2014]. Including correspondence which shows how the matter they met to discuss was first brought up, and how a time to...

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

Published: 2023-03-27
Reference: FOI/202300344949
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Snowsports sector 2022: EIR release

Information relating to the collection of data and original references for the following report published on the 10th of February by the Scottish Government - Snowsports sector 2022 - economic, social, and cultural impact: research - https://www.gov.scot/publications/economic-socialcultural-impact-scotlands-snowsports-...

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

Published: 2023-03-24
Reference: FOI/202300344938
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing surveillance data: EIR release

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing sightings/surveillance data for the following ICES Rectangles - 46E5, 46E6 and 47E5, 47E6 from 2015 to 2021.

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

Published: 2023-03-23
Reference: FOI/202200286498
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme exemption requests: EIR release

The number of requests for exemption to operate a retail return point under the Deposit Return Scheme for each month since the exemption application process opened, the number of applications per month (i) where a proximity exemption was granted, and (ii) where an environmental health exemption was granted and the numb...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-21
Reference: FOI/202200325817
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002] we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 Oct 2022 – 31 Dece...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-17
Reference: FOI/202300343726
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Retained and released salmon and grilse catch data: EIR release

The catch data (salmon and grilse, retained and released) for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Arnisdale, Lochhourn, Barrisdale, Guiserein, Inverie, Glenmore, Glenn Beag, Carnach, Finiskaig.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200324004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Investigation into the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices in fish farms: EIR release

You asked a number of technical questions relating to the analysis of data derived from hydrophone surveys of a number of fish farms. Marine Scotland Science wrote a detailed paper on their analysis of this data which answers some of your questions. 1. What ‘detailed analysis’ did MSS undertake of hard drive data evide...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200314585
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imports, disease and biosecurity in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming: EIR release

Information relating to the subject area of ‘imports, disease and biosecurity’ in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming. The questions posed and information requested covered a number of areas including, import notifications, refusals to allow imports, authorisations associated with Aquaculture Production Busi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.3 s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200279510
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sustainability projects within the Scottish Government: EIR release

How many sustainability projects exist to improve environmental performance within the Scottish Government? The types of activities that each Scottish Government sustainability project covers. How many staff members work within sustainability projects within the Scottish Government? How much funding is allocated to sus...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202300342209
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

National Marine Plan interactive data: EIR release

“Marine Scotland is coordinating the funding from European Maritime and Fisheries Fund for the SEaCoR (Scottish East Coast Review) project. What we are requesting is: 1. The information (no row data but), for project officers to produce figures in a consistent style. Preferably to the lowest scale possible and with the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(1) s.20 s.10(4)

Published: 2023-03-13
Reference: FOI/202200317124
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vehicle statistics relating to the M74 and Caledonia Park: EIR release

Q1. Number of vehicles off junction 22 of the M74 annually Q2. Any intel around the number of vehicles that pass Caledonia Park, Glasgow Road, Gretna, DG16 5GG on the M74/M6 annually

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

Published: 2023-03-08
Reference: FOI/202300345158
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Statistical data on arrests and convictions: FOI release

Statistical data related to arrests and convictions under: section 46 of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, (1982-2023) the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995, section 7, 11 & 13 (1995-2023) section 1 of the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007. (2007-2023)

FOI not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.46 s.7 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300344456
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Closure of The New School, Butterstone: FOI release

1. “What information other than the final report was shared by the independent review team to third parties?" 2. “What information was shared by the independent review team to third parties prior to the 27th May 2020?" 3. “If information was shared, to whom was it shared and when?”

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-03-06
Reference: FOI/202200320848
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information relating to Scottish tenements: FOI release

1. What percentage of our housing stock in Scotland is tenements? 2. How many of these are under a conservation order which blocks the installation of uPVCwindows? 3. How many of these tenements are in a state of disrepair, or have damp problems which have detrimental health impacts on their residents? 4. How many of t...

FOI not held 40 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-03-06
Reference: FOI/202300339611
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Education Scotland emails regarding Aberdeen Council: FOI release

Information regarding a FOI response - Child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland: FOI release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) (FOI/202200287758) that states “Education Scotland/ Scottish Government do not hold the information because: "The reason why we have no information is due to our Enterprise Vault permanent...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-02
Reference: FOI/202200332497
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Islands Bonds consultation costs: FOI release

"A full breakdown of the cost of the Island Bond consultation process, including estimated cost of staff time, travel, accommodation, and any other costs incurred".

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

Published: 2023-03-01
Reference: FOI/202200320965
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Driving licence disqualification statistics: FOI release

Number of charges are there for careless driving in Scotland per year; Number of charges are there for dangerous driving in Scotland per year; Number of people are given a driving ban in Scotland per year; Of these driving bans, how many were due to an accumulation of points on their license?

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.18

Published: 2023-02-23
Reference: FOI/202300340117
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

National Free Bus and Tram Travel Scheme: FOI release

1. "How much has Edinburgh City Council been made to spend on free tram fares for those under 22 since the Scottish Government introduced its free travel scheme for people under 22?" 2. "How much has the Scottish Government spent on the entire free travel for under 22s scheme since its introduction?"

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300337118
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport