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

Wind turbine development applications: EIR release

1. Number of applications made for wind turbine developments (covering as far back as records go). 2. Number of opposing and supporting representations in each case. 3. Whether those applications were approved or denied.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.36C 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400391731
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meeting with Edinburgh University Principal: FOI release

On 17 January, Jenny Gilruth told the education committee: “I met with the Edinburgh University principal only last week.” Please send me the minutes of this meeting and all accompanying documentation supplied by SG and Edinburgh University to inform the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400394068
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Costs incurred of Scottish MSPs and officials travelling to COP 28 in Dubai: FOI release

I would like details of which politicians and officials were funded to travel to the COP28 conference in Dubai Furthermore i would like to see the breakdown of the publicly incurred costs for individuals: 1. Travel, broken down by transport type, i.e. Aircraft, taxi etc. 2. Hotel fees, broken down by nights spent an...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400392762
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Woodland creation scheme applications for Broughton Hope: EIR release

Please could Scottish Forestry clarify if they have received in the last ten years from the current or previous owners (or their agents) any applications for woodland creation schemes on this land . Please could you clarify if the current or previous owners have ever enquired as to the suitability or feasibility of thi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-02
Reference: FOI/202400402224
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Prison Service levels of remand (November 1st 2023 and December 20th 2023) FOI release

All written and/or electronic correspondence and/or minutes between the Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials) and the Scottish Prison Service pertaining to levels of remand (between November 1st 2023 and December 20th 2023)?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-02
Reference: FOI/202400391793
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Deer Management Grants: EIR release

Please can you share data detailing the subsidies awarded to all companies relating to erecting and maintaining deer fences, and any other subsidies relating to deer management from 2018/19 to 2022/23? Please also advise how many of these businesses were inspected during this timeframe, detailing any breaches discover...

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

Published: 2024-04-02
Reference: FOI/202400396085
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Public funds to Palestine, Gaza or Hamas: FOI release

How much money had been sent to Gaza; How much money had been sent to Gaza for the release of hostages; Who authorised such funding?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.3

Published: 2024-04-02
Reference: FOI/202300391016
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme: EIR release

1) Current Project Status: Please provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme. This should include details on any recent developments, ongoing activities, and any potential challenges or delays that may impact the project's timeline. This should also i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.2 s.10(4) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-01
Reference: FOI/202300386811
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Warmer Homes Scotland survey applications: EIR release

1. A breakdown of how many survey applications Warmer Homes Scotland received in the years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. 2. A breakdown of how many surveys were carried out by Warmer Homes Scotland in each of the years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. 3. A breakdown of how many installation...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400398230
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Stirling Council Spaces for People funding: EIR release

Stirling Council was awarded £513,000 of Spaces for People funding; did Stirling Council receive/claim all of the £513,000. If Stirling Council did not receive/claim all of the £513,000 then how much did it receive/claim? If Stirling Council did not receive/claim all of the £513,000 what happened to the unspent/uncla...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: EIR/202400401755
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Timetabling of the consultation on Employment Injuries Assistance: FOI release

“Under FOISA, I am looking for internal communications dated since 1 September 2023, including messages and briefings notes to managers and Ministers, relating to the timetabling of the consultation on Employment Injuries Assistance”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400395478
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Thornton Bypass A92 inspection records: EIR release

A copy of inspection records for the Thornton bypass stretch of the A92 in Fife covering the period 13 March 2022 until 16/08/2022.

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

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400396487
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding 14th December 2023 Parliamentary statement: FOI release

"Any correspondence or records of world leaders approaching the Scottish Government for advice of any such topics. This could be email, letters, text or WhatsApp messages, I am sure any correspondence with world leaders on these topics would be recorded officially and I would like to see these. As well as the correspo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: FOI/202300390011
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Safeguards regarding XL Bully dogs: EIR release

1. Why the ban on xl bully breed? 2. The numbers of the population of Scotland that has agreed to this via a ballot/vote. 3. What it is that warrants a ban on the breed? 4. How many xl bully attacks against other breeds since 2017? The reason for info since 2017 is because you tried this in the early 2000s and I hav...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.5 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: EIR/202400395643
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A96 Corridor Review costs breakdown: EIR release

“A breakdown of the estimated £5Million costs of the environmental review into the A96, being the review instituted under the Bute House Agreement. That breakdown is sought because a constituent of mine has written to me expressing the view that the sum of £5Million appears to him to be excessive and indeed exorbitant ...

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

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: EIR/202400394386
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Anti-Social Behaviour Independent Working Group: FOI release

The number of times this group has met, with the dates. The next date it is scheduled to meet. The organisations who are members of the group. The agenda and papers for the meetings.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: FOI/202400396375
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland fund: EIR release

Each year since the beginning of the Home Energy Scotland scheme to provide grants and loans for energy systems, insulation etc., how much investment did the Scottish Government provide for this, and how much was actually spent.

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

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: EIR/202400395521
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government Burns Night celebrations costs: FOI release

1. The total cost of Burns Night celebrations for the Scottish Government. 2. A breakdown of these costs, including food, drink, and entertainment. 3. If possible, the guest list for any Burns Night events held.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.32

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: FOI/202400396397
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence with Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding Stranraer funding: EIR release

All correspondence and minutes between the Scottish Government and Dumfries and Galloway Council relating to the £6 million capital funding commitment to Stranraer. You also noted the following in your request: It is my understanding that officials from the local authority met with Scottish Government regeneration off...

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

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300389808
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

The Tax Advisory Group correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish ministers and The Tax Advisory Group, set up in June 2023, from June 2023 until the end of December 2023. You also requested correspondence between Scottish Ministers and any members of the Tax Advisory Group between June 2023 and the end of December 2023. You clarified on 9 January...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202400392245
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

STEM Bursary Advisory Group February 2022 meeting papers: FOI release

When was the last time that the STEM Bursary Advisory Group met, when will the group next meet and all papers produced as a result of the last meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300391057
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Water Industry Commission for Scotland: EIR release

Information related to the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS). 1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence between WICS, Audit Scotland and/or the Scottish Government about the expenses built up by WICS over the last two years, dating from January 1 2023 until the date of this FOI. 2. When did...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300391054
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Improvement Framework - Specification Design Group 2015: FOI release

"Please can I be provided with presentations, meeting minutes, specification prepared by the National Improvement Framework - Specification Design Group, regarding a new assessment tool. I believe they met on the 12-Aug-2015, 9-Sep-2015 and 15-Sep-2015 with a specification being produced shortly afterwards. If possible...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300391111
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

National Standardised Assessment - Assessment Construct and Pupil Report: FOI release

Requesting information relating to the current Assessment Construct documentation, and examples of SNSA reports produced at the individual pupil and school level.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300391122
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government receive an invitation to attend the second Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 27th November to 1st December 2023? 2. If so, did anyone representing the Scottish Government attend the meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300390017
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector