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

Correspondence related to Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill, from 1 September 2023 to 11 January 2023: FOI release

All correspondence received by Ministers and officials, and responses issued, related to and about the Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill, from 1 September 2023 to 11 January 2023”. Please note, we have interpreted the date range for this request to be 1 September 2023 to 11 January 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202400393147
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Stone of Destiny: FOI release

“Q) This month (Jan), Scottish Cabinet papers from 2008 disclosed that Alex Salmond was given a fragment of the Stone of Destiny / Stone of Scone by Prof Sir Neil MacCormick in 2008. Minutes dated Sept 16, 2008, said: "The First Minister said that he had met with Professor Sir Neil MacCormick who had presented him wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202400391875
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings attended by the Housing Minister - December 2023: FOI release

A list of all the meetings the Housing Minister had and with whom he met on 20 December 2023 All briefings provided to the Housing Minister in advance of his meetings on 20 December 2023 Copies of all notes, handwritten or digital, take by all officials present at the meetings the Housing Minister had on 20 December 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202300390791
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland processing times: EIR release

The most recent reporting to the Scottish Government from the Energy Saving Trust on performance against the service level agreement for the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme, including the time taken to process applications once fully completed with relevant paperwork.

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

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202400392828
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to possible extradition of Sam Eljamel back to Scotland: FOI release

Whether officials have had any correspondence, legal or otherwise, over the possibility of extraditing Libyan doctor Sam Eljamel to Scotland ahead of the public inquiry into the scandal? Additionally, I would like to request any documentation of discussions between the Scottish and UK Governments over the possibility o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300385326
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Register of interests for Special Advisers: FOI release

A copy of the most up-to-date register of interests for Special Advisers.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 15 working days correspondence special advisers 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300386626
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Email correspondence between Scottish government ministers or special advisers and Sir Brian Souter: FOI release

(1) Email correspondence between Scottish government ministers or special advisers and Sir Brian Souter, or anyone on his behalf, since June 2023. (2) The minutes of any meetings between Scottish government ministers or special advisers and Sir Brian Souter since June 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300385453
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland Vehicles: EIR release

In the last 6 years: 1. Make model of all vehicles belonging Transport Scotland to include any disposed of. 2. Fuel type of each vehicle. 3. The current mileage. 4. The mileage and date of all MOTs carried out.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: EIR/202400408010
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry screening opinions issued under EIA Regulations 2017: EIR release

The number of screening opinions issued by Scottish Forestry under the 2017 Regulations since 1 April 2019. The number of screening opinions where Scottish Forestry adopted an opinion that a forestry project was an EIA project.

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

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300387055
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Governments Gold Command meetings minutes which took place during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s Gold Command meetings minutes which took place during the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.26 s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400394258
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Wind farms in Faray: EIR release

1. If workers accommodation similar to that at Stymilders were to be replicated on the small uninhabited island of Faray, which is a reasonable assumption to make given the additional travel time if workers were located elsewhere off the island, would this also be considered “permitted development” under the conditions...

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

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400407621
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Compensation for euthanasia of XL bully dogs: EIR release

Please provide me with the number of claims from dog owners who applied for compensationfollowing the decision to have their XL Bullies euthanised. Please also break down the figures according to owners who asked for £100 (euthanasia) and owners who asked for £200 (euthanasia and loss). Please tell me how much money th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400409800
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Management of deer in Scotland: EIR release

The latest available public information on current and proposed proposals concerning the management of deer in Scotland. Please send links to the current Government position and actual plans for future legislation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 0 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: EIR/202400407366
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Domains and emails addresses used by the Scottish Government: FOI release

Can you please tell me what the suffix sctravel.org.uk is used for and how many members of Scottish government use email addresses which are not .gov.scot as it was apparent from some of the responses that there was concern that the email addresses were not recognised as Scottish Government addresses. Please list all e...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400400367
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Felling Prosecutions since 2022: EIR release

Please tell me the number of prosecutions Scottish Forestry have undertaken in relation to ancient and native tree felling between 2022 and the present date. Please provide details for each case.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.23

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: EIR/202400408161
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bute House Agreement meetings: FOI release

How many Scottish Government Cabinet meetings Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater have attended since the Bute House Agreement and the present day and when each of these meetings were attended for each of the two Greens ministers. I would also like to know why they attended each Cabinet meeting and what was discussed.”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30

Published: 2024-04-30
Reference: FOI/202400402561
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Non UK owned fishing vessels in Scotland: EIR release

Would it be possible under the freedom of information Scotland Act to get the numbers of non U.K. owned fishing vessels landing into our Scottish ports during all of 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-30
Reference: FOI/202400405198
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Occasions Scottish Forestry have reclaimed grant monies: EIR release

Can you please tell me over the past 5 years. 1. on how many occasions Scottish Forestry have reclaimed grant monies due to the recipients' failure to comply with the Scheme's conditions. 2. the value of the monies claimed on each occasion, and 3. the nature of each non-compliance with conditions.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.1 s.2 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: EIR/202400401892
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

A96 upgrade between east of Fochabers and east of Huntly: FOI release

I would like to know what state the dualling and bypass plans are at. The transport Scotland shows that the other three sections are in various stages of preparation, including the completion of route option assessments and draft orders. However there seems to be zero progress on the section East of Fochabers and West ...

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

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: FOI/202400405517
Directorate
Topic

Ferguson ship builders all work contracts in Scotland: FOI release

Under the freedom of information act can you detail all contract work that has been done by Ferguson ship builders since the Scottish government took control of the yard. Obviously the two calmac ferries but what other work has been completed in this time?. What investment is required to modernise the yard for future w...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1)

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: FOI/202400406500
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to landing of an Israeli air force plane: FOI Release

Please provide all internal and external correspondence sent and received by the Scottish government relating to the landing of an Israeli air force plane last November and the subsequent decision by Glasgow Prestwick not to accept any further landings from the Israeli air force.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: FOI/202400405550
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to Prestwick Airport: FOI Release

1. Correspondence between Scottish Government communications officers and officials relating to Prestwick Airport and/or the newspaper The National on Friday, March 15. 2. Correspondence between Scottish Government officials and Prestwick Airport between Friday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 19. 3. Correspondence between...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: FOI/202400405184
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Times A82 has been closed between Fort Augustus and Inverness due to weather or incidents: EIR release

Can you advise the number of times the A82 has been closed between Fort Augustus and Inverness in the past 12 months due to RTA's; landslide; flooding or other unexpected events ? Dates would be very helpful. If possible could you also confirm the figures for the preceding 12 months. If you are unable to provide this ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 1 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: EIR/202400407407
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Young adults drugs and alcohol prevention: FOI release

How much if any funding going into education for young adults surrounding the topic of drug and alcohol misuse? Within the last 5-10 years. What has/ if anything has been implemented to prevent drug and alcohol related deaths in young adults? Within the last 5-10 years. How many drug related deaths have involved anyone...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: FOI/202400406091
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Arab Ambassadors on 11th March 2024: FOI release

1). Was a representative from the UK Government present at all times at this meeting.? 2). Was a Scottish Government official present? 3). Will a full unredacted minute of the discussions at this meeting be available from your office (assuming that notes were taken and not deleted)?

FOI partially withheld 60 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: FOI/202400403944
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector