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

Consultation on Disability Assistance - drafting plan and timeline: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for the drafting plan and timeline used to devise the Consultation on Disability Assistance. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/00779
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Local authority awarded funds from Local Authority Installation Programme: EIR release

How much has been awarded to each local authority in total from all rounds of funding of the Local Authority Installation Programme? How many charging points have been installed in each local authority in total as a result of funding from the Local Authority Installation Programme? Details of how funding awards for eac...

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

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/19/01733
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund correspondence: FOI release

You asked copies of all correspondence made from the Scottish Government including staff and members, both internally and externally on the Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI19/01669
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Meetings between ExxonMobil and Energy and Climate Change Directorate: FOI release

Any correspondence and meetings between ExxonMobil Mosmorran and Transport Scotland within the last 12 months. Also, any correspondence and meetings between ExxonMobil and the Energy and Climate Change Directorate within the last 12 months

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

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01540
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

National Audit Office report in overpayments of Carer’s Allowance: FOI review

Further to my letter of 25 June 2019 I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I apologise for the time this has taken which was as a result of your request relating to information provided by another government department, and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.21(4) s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01333
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A9 carriage dualling scheme contractors, consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers : EIR release

A full list of all the contractors, consultants, sub-contractors & suppliers (Complete with either telephone number of office address details, both of which will be in the public domain and therefore not effected by GDPR) that are or have been involved on the A9 Perth to Inverness Carriage Dualing Scheme by project; A...

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

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01728
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of road maintenance by local authority area: EIR release

You asked for A breakdown of spend of the £10 million pledged by the Scottish Government for road maintenance. This information broken down by local authority area.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01729
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland - IT Health Check reports: FOI release

You asked for: Under FOISA please provide all IT Health Check reports supplied under the IT Health Checks for Social Security Scotland contract.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.30 s.33(1)

Published: 2019-08-05
Reference: FOI/19/01731
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A9 dualling Dalraddy-Kincraig Cycle/Accessibility Audit: EIR release

Could you forward me a copy of the Safety Audit and associated independent audit relating to the pathway please.

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

Published: 2019-08-02
Reference: FOI/19/01671
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Glasgow City Council and homelessness after official statistics released: FOI release

As a follow up to last week’s release of the official homelessness statistics, please see the below request for information: In the period 1 January 2009 to present, what requests have been made to Glasgow City Council requiring them to prepare a homelessness strategy and/or review their homelessness strategy, in term...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.1 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-31
Reference: FOI/19/01563
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland and Gemini Rail Group correspondence - Glasgow Railway Works: FOI release

Any communications since January 2018 between the Transport Scotland and Gemini Rail Group, Mutares or Knorr-Bremse regarding the Glasgow Railway Works (also known as St Rollox, the "Caley", the Caledonian Railway Works and the Springburn Works). Any communications since January 2018 between Transport Scotland and the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-29
Reference: FOI/19/01472
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding environmental issues at St Ambrose school campus, Coatbridge: EIR release

You asked for: In the last year, any correspondence (emails, letters, notes, phone calls, briefing documents or otherwise) from parents to Nicola Sturgeon or John Swinney on issues with water safety or contaminants or toxic land at St Ambrose school campus in Coatbridge.

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

Published: 2019-07-29
Reference: FOI/19/01534
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence on national default 20 mph speed limit: FOI release

You asked for any communications between the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, his department and officials and Local Authorities in relation to a national default 20mph speed limit in Scotland from 2017 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-29
Reference: FOI/19/01544
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Notes and correspondence with North Lanarkshire Council - St Ambrose school campus, Coatbridge: FOI release

You asked for: • "Any briefing documents provided to Scottish Ministers on St Ambrose school campus in Coatbridge within the last year (prior to 20 June 2019)" (Fol/19/10503) • "Any correspondence (emails, letters, phone calls or otherwise) between Scottish Government ministers, senior civil servants or special advis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-29
Reference: FOI/19/01503, FOI/19/01504
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen designs: EIR release

You asked for:- “Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with all and any information, data, correspondence etc that AmeyArup have in relation to the Plan and Profile of the entire length of the Violet Ro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-07-25
Reference: FOI/19/01509
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Successful applications to the Workplace Equality Fund - Rounds 1 & 2: FOI release

You asked for copies of the successful applications to the Workplace Equality Fund and you clarified on 26 June 2019 that your request concerns the successful applications in rounds 1 and 2 of the Workplace Equality Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38 s.33 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.24(1) s.15 s.33(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2019-07-25
Reference: FOI/19/01505
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Equality Impact Assessment regarding public sector pay policy: FOI release

Information and supporting documentation in regard to the Equality Impact Assessment for the 2018-19 public sector pay policy and the NHS Staff pay rise with specific reference to those earning over £80,000.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-25
Reference: FOI/19/01583
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agendas: FOI review

Further to my email of 28/06/2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request dated 30 May 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) which asked: Under FOISA, please provide all drafts and copies of Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agend...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-07-25
Reference: FOI/19/01363
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body advice on Annual Business Plan: FOI release

Further to my email of 28/06/2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request dated 30 May 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) which asked: Under FOISA please provide the advice from members of the Executive Advisory Body in relation to the draft structure of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.5 s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-25
Reference: FOI/19/01370
Directorate
Topic

Report of defect on A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan: EIR release

Information relating to defect report NW34474665-236531691 and Category 236576857 on A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan between 1 May 2018 to 25 June 2019. In particular, we require the following information including sight of any written or electronic communication and records detailing: 1. The identif...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-24
Reference: FOI/19/01512
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister’s trip to the United States - correspondence and details: FOI release

1. Could you please provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office about the First Minister’s trip to the United States, which took place from 4-8 February 2019. 2. Please also provide any correspondence between Scottish ministers and the Foreign Secretary or Scottis...

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

Published: 2019-07-23
Reference: FOI/19/01543
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

D F Barnes Services Limited correspondence - sale of Burntisland Fabrications: FOI release

You asked for all communications between the Scottish Government and representatives of DF Barnes regarding the sale of BiFab. This should include any emails, telephone conversations, minutes, agendas, notes (written or recorded), and any action points taken from meetings pertaining to the aforementioned. The period th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.33 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-22
Reference: FOI/19/01452
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Director of Economic Development and Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited correspondence: FOI review

Following the appearance of Michael Matheson (Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity) at the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on 15 May 2019, you asked the Scottish Government to provide the following information: 1. The specific correspondence via letter or email that the Director of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.33(1)B 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-22
Reference: FOI/19/01287 Review
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic

Scottish Appropriate Adult Network (SAAN) Annual Report 2018/19: FOI release

A copy of the Scottish Appropriate Adult Network (SAAN) Annual Report 2018/19 and for copies of the minutes from SAAN meetings held in 2019 to date

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-19
Reference: FOI/201900002228
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Miscarriages Of Justice Organisation (MOJO) Scotland: FOI release

In your e-mail of 26 June you asked for: What was the information you had requested from MOJO Scotland with a deadline of 21 June and have you received it? In your e-mail of 3 July you asked for: Have you received the information from Mojo that you gave them to the 21st June, if so what was their response?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-19
Reference: FOI/201900002428
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector