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

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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

Social Security Programme Director Progress Report papers: FOI review

Thank you for your request, dated 24 May 2019, for a review of the response FOI/19/01125 provided under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). That request was for: “Under FOISA please provide the Programme Director Progress Report papers submitted to the Social Security Programme Board since November ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-18
Reference: FOI/19/01125 Review
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Dumfries Learning Town Project: FOI release

All correspondence between Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Government regarding phase two of the Dumfries Learning Town project and Learning Estate Investment Programme, including any bids or requests for funding.

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

Published: 2019-10-18
Reference: FOI/201900004491
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Social Security Delivery Board - Delivery Confidence Reports: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “Under FOISA, please provided the Delivery Confidence Reports provided/presented to the Social Security Delivery Board on 7 May 2019, 21 May 2019, and all other Delivery Confidence Reports provided/presented to meetings of the Delivery Board since 21 May 2019. [previously submi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-17
Reference: FOI/19/02124
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meta data for FOI requests 19/00076,77,78,00118 and 00682: FOI release

Regarding all of my FOISA requests tabled since January 1 2019 and up to and including the date of request, please provide all examples of clearance, including emails and the content of attachments in emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-17
Reference: FOI/201900004219
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Origin and source of a seed stock of Cara potatoes: EIR release

You asked for the origin and seed stock of crop 103306. Further to this, you asked for a breakdown of seed labels issued for crop 103306.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2019-10-10
Reference: FOI/19/02219
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fairness at Work process characteristics breakdown: FOI release

Your request followed an earlier request about the Scottish Government’s Fairness at Work process (FOI/19/01911). In your request, you asked for information about ‘the age, gender, disability, grade, qualification held length of service of both the complainant(s) and the respondent(s) and of course the outcome’.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)

Published: 2019-10-10
Reference: FOI/19/02137
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

A830 Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan defect report NW345 14366-236805981: EIR release

1.Information relating to defect report NW345 14366-236805981 on the A830 between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan between 1 May 2018 and 25 June 2019. In particular any written or electronic communication and records detailing: 2. The identification of the defect report 3.The categorisation of the defect under the 4th Genera...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-10
Reference: FOI/19/02122
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scotland's School Estate stats 2019 - publication correspondence: FOI release

You asked for "All materials (including communications, briefings and other documents) regarding publication of Scotland's School Estate stats 2019 (https://www.gov.scot/news/school-estatesstatistics/). This includes - but is not limited to - materials related to media and social media planning."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2019-10-09
Reference: FOI/201900004040
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Medicinal use of cannabis-based products barriers on NHS prescriptions: FOI release

You asked for a copy of all recorded communications to and from the Scottish government regarding NHS England's review and report on "Barriers to accessing cannabis-based products for medicinal use on NHS prescriptions", including attachments to any emails

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-09
Reference: FOI/19/01933
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland meetings with Dundee City Council: FOI release

You asked for: a) How many times have Social Security Scotland met with Dundee City Council in the last year. b) A breakdown of the dates in which they met. c) Details of whom represented Social Security Scotland at these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38

Published: 2019-10-08
Reference: FOI/19/02169
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Edinburgh tram inquiry staff costs: FOI release

“I would like to request details on all staffing costs related to the Edinburgh tram inquiry since it was set up, broken down by financial year. Could you also please confirm all payments made to the inquiry chairman since the inquiry was set up, broken down by financial year. Please also confirm the total cost of th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2019-10-08
Reference: FOI/19/02139
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation of policy outlines on fox hunting and the protection of wild mammals: EIR release

Documentation containing outlines on Scottish Government policy on fox hunting and the protection of wild mammals in (a) 2018 and (b) 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-07
Reference: FoI/19/01915
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Prison Service (SPS) regarding death of remanded prisoner: FOI release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence and notes from telephone or other conversations between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and/or his officials and the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) and/or their representative/s, persons acting on behalf of the SPS regarding the case of Allan Marshall, who died on 28th March ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.29(1) s.29 s.27 s.36(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-07
Reference: FOI/201900003887
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Gateway Review Agency Health check documents: FOI review

Provide the Gateway Review Agency Health-check, as referenced in the Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body April 2019 agenda.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-07
Reference: FOI/19/01371
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Detailed workforce plans completed by Integration Authorities: FOI release

“Further to discussions with Chief Officers of Integration Joint Boards on the development of Action 15 of the Mental Health Strategy, as referred to in this letter: https://www.parliament.scot/S5_HealthandSportCommittee/Inquiries/20190225_Ltr_IN_from_MinisterPHSW.pdf how many boards have completed detailed workforce p...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1)

Published: 2019-10-07
Reference: FOI/19/01916
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A90/A96 Haudagain Improvement Scheme questions: EIR release

"(i) confirmation of who the principal contract of the site was; and (ii) documentation showing that Environtec Ltd attended the property on 26 September 2017 (you have previously told us that Environtec Ltd attended on this date)" Following issue of our acknowledgment email sent to you on 18 September, you clarified...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-04
Reference: FOI/19/02115
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

SAC Consulting Solutions and Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all records, e-mails, letters, notes of phone calls and notes and minutes of meetings between SAC Consulting and RPID on any matters arising in regard to these two common grazings CAGS claims between the dates of 18th September 2017 to the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-04
Reference: FOI/19/02146
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Questions about double red lines on the Trunk Road Network: EIR release

1. How many miles of road under your jurisdiction currently have double red lines/are classified as red routes? 2. How many miles of road under your jurisdiction had double red lines/been classified as red routes in September 2018, September 2017, September 2016, and September 2015? 3. Do you currently have any plans...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4)

Published: 2019-10-04
Reference: FOI/19/02126
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Coastal Communities Fund - correspondence to Roseanna Cunningham MSP: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence to Roseanna Cunningham in 2019 regarding the Coastal Communities Fund.

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

Published: 2019-10-04
Reference: FOI/19/02067
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information concerning local TV operator That's TV/That's Media: FOI release

“the following information please, which concerns local TV operator That’s TV / That’s Media. This company controls five local TV stations in Scotland – the stations that STV used to operate. 1. ‘the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Fiona Hyslop MSP wrote to Ofcom concerning the local licences and received a reassurance ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-10-04
Reference: FOI/19/02079
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

UK Vertical Launch (UKVL) Project Board meeting minutes: FOI release

You asked for “copies of minutes taken at any meetings of the UK Vertical Launch (UKVL) Project Board in May, June, July and August.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.28(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.33 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-03
Reference: FoI/19/02049
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Phase 2 of the Bus Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) scheme: EIR release

You asked for the following information on Phase 2 of the Bus Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) scheme. Specifically: 1. All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Energy Saving Trust regarding views expressed by specific bus operators on the phase 2 of the bus emissions abatement retrofit programme and probl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 121 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-10-03
Reference: FOI/19/01070
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Counsellors in schools: FOI release

You asked for all information related to the Scottish government’s work with COSCA on the introduction of school counsellors.

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

Published: 2019-10-03
Reference: FOI/201900003882
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Active travel projects funded by Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for “[details of] What active travel projects have been funded by Scottish Government money (i.e. location of project/applicant, sums awarded, date, purpose etc), either direct or through delivery partners (like Sustrans etc) in the last five years, including the current year”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38 20 attachments

Published: 2019-10-01
Reference: FOI/19/02041
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Edinburgh Zoo correspondence: EIR review

“…all communication, incl letters, emails, memos, meeting minutes, notes, transcripts/recordings of calls, between SG, Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS, Foreign Office & other organisation/individual on the £2m payment and any request for additional payment(s).”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-30
Reference: FoI/19/01358 Review
Directorate
Topic: Public sector