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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8,113 matching releases

US Marine Mammal Protection Act comparability finding request: EIR release

The submission sent by the UK authorities to the US authorities, as regards marine finfish aquaculture in Scotland including references to acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) and acoustic startle devices. All documents submitted to the US authorities in support of the MMPA comparability finding regarding Scottish finfish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.19 s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-24
Reference: FOI/202100261320
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

HM Inspectors professional opinion on Fettes College 2023: FOI release

All information held by HMI pertaining to the request by the Registrar for Independent Schools in Scotland for the professional opinion of HMI, made on or around 19 July 2023, in relation to Fettes College.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.25(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-06-19
Reference: FOI/202300385638
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Programme for Government investment into new changing places toilets: FOI release

Details of all internal meetings that have taken place between September 2021 and January 2024, inclusive, within the Scottish Government regarding the pledge made in the 2021/22 Programme for Government to invest £10 million in new Changing Places toilets.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 161 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-18
Reference: FOI/202400400414
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry sent to the Former First Minister between 26 June 2023 – 2 July 2023: FOI release

A copy of correspondence (email, letter and informal messages) including references to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry sent to the First Minister or his office between 26 June 2023 – 2 July 2023 (inclusive). For each request please provide all copies of attachments sent alongside this correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-18
Reference: FOI/202400394928
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Oncology Strategic Workforce Review: FOI release

You asked for 'a copy of the report of the Oncology Strategic Workforce Review'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 107 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400408391
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A8 Port Glasgow Road inspection: EIR release

With regards to the A8 trunk road at Port Glasgow you asked for the following: When was this roadway last inspected and by whom. Was it done by walking the road or driving in a vehicle? What was the outcome of this examination and what standard does the road surface have to be in before it is repaired or resurfaced?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400402636
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Panda Breeding programme at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo: EIR release

Emails from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and the Edinburgh Zoo discussing the "Beyond the Panda" educational program. Please search the range January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2020 for the term "Beyond the Panda."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400398515
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cost of legal expenses for tribunal regarding fitness for office: FOI Release

1. The total amount of legal expenses incurred by the Scottish Government or any relevant authority in relation to the aforementioned tribunal. 2. A breakdown of these expenses, including but not limited to: a. Fees paid to legal counsel or solicitors, KCs etc. b. Costs associated with the hiring of expert witnesses o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-06-14
Reference: FOI/202400414167
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A835 Reported Road Accidents: EIR release

The following information regarding Reported Road Casualties Scotland annual reporting. Since Police Scotland started using CRASH to record road casualty data in 2019, please advise: 1. How many of the following types of injuries / fatalities took place on the A835 at the staggered junction at Conon Bridge with the B...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-12
Reference: FOI/202400398961
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tree Planting scheme A9 Berriedale Braes, Caithness: EIR release

Information regarding the tree planting scheme carried out on the A9 at Berriedale Braes after the road was realigned on the north side of the Braes to include; Details of numbers of trees planted and species types, costs of scheme, maintenance programme of the trees since planted, estimated survival percentage of tre...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-12
Reference: FOI/202400398374
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A83 'Rest And Be Thankful' road closures: EIR release

"The number of times the A83 'Rest And Be Thankful' has been closed, since February 16, 2022 and how many days did each period of closure last."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400399673
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Records Management Policy 2007: FOI release

Let me know in the interim what year the policy covering 2007 was published. Point me in the direction of the policy that applied in 2007.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400397296
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

A96 Raigmore Inverness work records: EIR release

Street work notice/ opening notice for outside Seafield of Raigmore A96 Inverness IV2 7BS going back as far as possible.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-04
Reference: FOI/202400398700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Energy Consents Unit (ECU) application statistics: EIR release

The percentage of all applications that are submitted to the ECU under Section 36 and Section 37 that have been consented, withdrawn and rejected by the ECU across Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.36 s.37 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-30
Reference: FOI/202400408885
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Al-Mahdi Foundation projects: EIR release

All communications exchanged between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation to the Climate Challenge Fund which references Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 40 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300388867
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Administration of the Climate Challenge Fund: EIR release

All reports between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation KSB’s administration of the Climate Challenge Fund for 2018-20.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300388902
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding HMP Glasgow construction: FOI release

1.All briefing notes, correspondence, including internal and minutes held by the Scottish Government in regards to the delays in the building of HMP Glasgow, between civil servants, scottish government officials and MSPs/MSP offices between September 1 2023 and December 31 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400394076
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Law and order, Public sector

Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 written directions: EIR release

A copy of the "written directions", and any related documents issued in conjunction with that written direction, referred to in Section 18.(3).5(a) of the "Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011" which states - "16A - Delegation of licencegranting power: Scotland. (5)A delegation to—(a)Scottish Natural H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.18 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300385986
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

NatureScot licensing functions: EIR release

"In relation to Stewart Stevensons letter of the 23/6/2011, attached, I would like to know if SNH/NatureScot have informed Scottish Government "about any novel or contentious issues that arise in connection with the exercise of the licensing functions delegated to SNH by this letter.", that being the request of the Min...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300390694
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme applications: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: the number of applications to the Home Energy Scotland Scheme which were completed in the calendar year 2023, broken down by the type of measures carried out.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400409829
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information relating to alcohol ban on trains: FOI release

All advice prepared for ministers about the alcohol ban on trains, including correspondence sent from organisations about the ban, including BTP, ScotRail, Transport Scotland, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? How much money has ScotRail lost out on through not selling alcohol on trains? Breakdown of c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.33 s.33(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29 s.38 6 attachments

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400396620
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tree cutting on A9 near Berriedale: EIR release

Details over the last ten years (from April 1 2013) regarding: all details of requests received for tree cutting on the south brae of Berriedale Braes extending southwards to Helmsdale. details, including costs, of actual tree pruning or felling carried out over the same period for this section of the A9 by BEAR or co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400398361
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road maintenance, compensation and resurfacing details: EIR release

How much money has been spent on central road maintenance each year from 2014 – 2024? How much money has been spent repairing potholes each year from 2018 – 2024? How many potholes have been reported each year from 2018 – 2024? How many potholes have been inspected after reporting each year from 2018 – 2024? How many p...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-05-28
Reference: FOI/202400407438
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Schedule 2 Pricing Schedule outlines in Framework Agreement: FOI release

Information relating to the framework agreement to supply of Interpreting, Translation, and Transcription Services. I would like to know about the information in Schedule 2 – Pricing Schedule tables. Breakdown of pricing for interpreting, translation and transcription services. Any tiered pricing structures or volume ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-27
Reference: FOI/202400396908
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

National activity encouraging people to become sperm and egg donors: FOI release

Looking for any evaluation or report or review on the Scottish Government's national activity encouraging people to become sperm and egg donors.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-05-27
Reference: FOI/202400394837
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector