Scottish Government FOI Index

21,877releases indexed

39,512attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,123partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,123 unclear 7,200 not held 3,071 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4941 s.20 4283 s.34(1) 3599 s.39(2) 3484 s.30 2885 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2383 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1573 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 13 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 924 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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21,877 matching releases

Fish Counter Numbers for Atlantic Salmon at Hydroschemes: EIR release

The fish counter data across all Scottish hydroelectric dams since their installation. I don't need anything overly details, just the numbers per year and per dam.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202300382601
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Radiological contamination risks of building windfarms: EIR release

1. For planning applications such as wind farms, submitted to the Scottish Government, which statutory consultee is responsible for the assessment of underlying geology and the potential for radiological contamination of drinking water, air, run-off water, and waste water from uranium and radon and other heavy metals p...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400400032
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Absolute discharges given per year since 2018: FOI release

All offences where an individual was absolutely discharged for the financial years of 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23. For clarity, please provide a list of offences where an individual has been absolutely discharged and the number of times someone has been absolutely discharged for that offence.

FOI released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202300384184
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government departments using AI: FOI release

I would like to know the Scottish Government departments using AI and the ways in which they are doing so. I would like the information to be broken down on a departmental basis with a brief summary of the tasks AI is being used to complete, or assist.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202300382289
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internet of Things public contract: FOI release

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information for the Project: Project Name: Internet of Things Reference number: 2023/S 000-005507 Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005507-2023?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Copy of successful tender – we want this info...

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400394745
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Subject Access Request statistics: FOI release

Can I see a record of the people who have requested subject access request and outline of reasons they have given to be able to do this?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1)

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400400465
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Road Traffic A9 Incidents 2023: FOI release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A9 between Stirling and Inverness between Jan 1st 2023 and Jan 1st 2024, delineated by year. a. On dual-carriageway sections b. On non dual-carriageway sections. 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A9 between Stirling and Inverness between Jan 1st 2023 and...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400397957
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

1. Over the past five years how many FoI requests have been submitted? Please can I have this broken down by year? (So for the years of 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23. If financial years are used, please may I have the data for this financial year to the date this has been submitted.) 2. Over the past five years how many FoI re...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400397701
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade trip to Los Angeles: FOI release

1. A breakdown of the costs of Richard Lochhead's trip to Los Angeles in October 2023. 2. A breakdown of the costs related to the officials accompanying Mr Lochhead to Los Angeles in October 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400400044
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care data charges and devices: FOI release

1. Between December 27, 2022 and January 3, 2023 (inclusive), please provide a daily breakdown of the data usage of the following devices, supplied by the Government to Michael Matheson. 1a. Government issued laptop - while laptops do not use sim cards, they still record data usage, please provide that figure if avail...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400393723
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Temporary prepaid mobile phones purchased by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The number of burner phones purchased by the Scottish Government since 2014-15, with a breakdown by fiscal year. 2. How many of these burner phones were used by Scottish Government Ministers and how many were used by civil servants and special advisors. 3. The total cost of burner phones purchased by the Scottish ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.15

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400396470
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland translation, interpretation and language services spend: FOI release

Information from the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. All expenditure made by your organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services. Please provide the aggregated total spent by your organisation and then, if possible, please provide this brok...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300391272
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Financial loss due to fraud and error during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

1. How much money was lost to fraud and error over the course of the Covid pandemic (the years 2020-21, 21-22)? The most recent estimate I can find says it is between £16-32 million but this was from some time ago, so if there is a more precise and more up to date figure that would be greatly appreciated. 2. How much ...

FOI released 70 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400397677
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Annual leave and sick pay calculations for NHS staff: FOI release

Regarding NHS Scotland staff, as both Annual Leave and Sickness Absence are calculated using paid as if in work does the following statement from NHS Policy "...regularly paid non-contractual overtime and excess hours should be included in these calculations' apply to both Annual Leave and Sick Pay calculations?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400397848
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Planning resources workshop taking place November 2023: FOI release

You asked for us to provide the agenda, list of organisations and individuals invited, and briefing materials for the Planning resources workshop which took place on 20 November.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300385212
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Alcohol spend for Scottish Government hosted events: FOI release

1. How much has the Scottish Government spent on alcohol for drinks receptions and parties in the last three years (2021, 2022, 2023) and breakdown of these costs per year (i.e what kind of alcohol was purchased and for what purpose)? 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on drinks receptions and parties in th...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.12

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400396913
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Gaelic signage and statistical information: FOI release

1. How much to date has the Scottish Government spent on including the Gaelic names of towns/villages/cities/bus stations/police cars/ambulances/ train stations etc? 2. How much of the Scottish population speak Gaelic as a native language and don’t know English? 3. What was the driver behind this initiative?

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400399488
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Humane Cable Restraints: EIR release

All internal government correspondence in relation to the proposed licensing scheme to retain humane cable restraints, submitted by Scottish Land & Estates on Monday 30 October. All internal government correspondence in relation to the REVIVE National Conference in Perth on Sunday 12 November 2023, particularly in rela...

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

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300384639
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rural payments and payment commitments for property in Scottish Borders: EIR release

1. Please could you provide a breakdown for all Rural Payments and/or Payment commitments for the last 10 years made to this property in the Scottish Borders. This must include Forestry Grant Scheme Payments. 2. Please provide the individual(s) and/or organisation(s) receiving these payments. 3. A detailed breakdown ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400396614
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) budges and funding: FOI release

Between August 1, 2023 and to date, any correspondence from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to the Scottish Government on the topic of the upcoming budget process. Any minutes, agendas, ministerial submissions, or advice papers submitted to the Justice Secretary related to fire service funding in the 2024/2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300384800
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Government Aid towards the United Nations Relief and Works Agency’s (UNRWA) in Gaza: FOI release

1. Has all the money sent by Humza Yousaf to aid Palestine been accounted for and how was it divided up? 2. Have any amounts been misplaced either by accident or design? 3. Did the Scottish Parliament authorise these payments or was it totally controlled by First Minister Humza Yousaf?

FOI transferred 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400397847
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Afforestation applications: EIR release

Since 1 April, 2019 how many afforestation applications have been received by (a) South Scotland, (b) Central Scotland, (c) Perth and Argyll, (d) Highlands and Islands and (e) Grampian area offices? Please provide the number for each individual area office. How many afforestation applications to (a) South Scotland, (b)...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300384784
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A96 Dual Carriageway Incident Statistics: FOI release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen between Jan 1st 2020 and Jan 1st 2024, delineated by year. a. On dual-carriageway sections. b. On non-dual-carriageway sections. 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen between Jan 1st 2020...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400397935
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) on ferry routes: FOI release

1. On what ferry routes in Scotland does Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) now not apply? 2. On which ferry routes run by commercial operators (e.g. not CalMac) does RET apply? 3. Is it intended that the ICP should seek to introduce RET on any existing routes to which it does not currently apply? 4. What are the current ...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.2 s.17 s.4 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400398741
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Payment applications received by Redress Scotland: FOI release

During the period December 2021 – January 2024: 1. How many Redress payment applications have been received by Redress Scotland and, of these, how many applications were made without an appointed legal representative? (i.e how many applications were made by individuals without the aid of a lawyer?) 2. How many Redress...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400399945
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector