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

Claimants on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

Number of outstanding claimants on the whole of the AWPR project as of 17th January 2024 who have not had their compensation completed?

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

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400394116
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Office Space: FOI release

1. Any minutes in which: the reduction of office space the reduction of the Scottish Government estate specifically in relation to the work of civil servants is discussed. 2. The text, methodology, strategy or framework employed by the Scottish Government when deciding what parts of the estate are to be retained. 3. ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.12

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300390589
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Effects of air and noise pollution: EIR release

Regarding your previous correspondence, and your follow up email of 4 January 2024, in relation to the antisocial use of loud engines and exhausts fitted on motorbikes, but also on some cars.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.6(1) s.20 s.10(4) s.19 s.54 s.97

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300390529
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Ministers expenses allowance: FOI release

1) The expense allowance granted to Scottish Ministers for meals and entertaining and; 2) The number of Ministers that frequent Tom’s Kitchen Commercial Quay, Leith and the subsequent claims made for that establishment through the allowance procedure,

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202400391475
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture(SASA) Translation, Interpretation and language services costs: FOI release

Please provide me with the following information for 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, i...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300391308
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister and Net Zero Secretary attendance at Cop28 in the United Arab Emirates: FOI release

You asked for "all minutes, details and briefing notes of meetings held by First Minister Humza Yousaf and Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan while at Cop28 in the United Arab Emirates", noting that these should include "who was met, which companies or organisations the First Minister and Net Zero Secretary met with and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202400401966
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

European Regional Development Fund: FOI release

I am seeking information about the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF) programmes. This is with regards to the funding cycles of 2007-13 and 2014-20. The questions are for each funding cycle and am seeking answers relating to each funding cycle separately.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.10

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300387142
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Sustainable procurement of furniture and office equipment: FOI release

"I would like to request information on the Scottish Government’s policy for buying preowned/recycled versus new equipment. Specifically, I would like information on what buying standards are employed and whether pre-owned/recycled goods are given preference. Could you please provide me with: 1. How much the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.2 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202400393769
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Fire Alarm Regulations 2022: FOI release

Prior to the implementation of the new fire alarm regulations, stipulating the installation of linked alarms, the Scottish Government publicised it's planned implementation through a variety of postings and videos on social media (Facebook) and TV along with articles in the press. Some of the publicity provided url: l...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence 6 attachments

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202400394625
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Contact Centre contracts: FOI release

Information request relating to the organisation’s ICT contracts, specifically around: 1. contact centre contract(s) 2. inbound network services contract (s) The first part of my request relates to contact centre service contracts which could relate to one of the following: 1. Advanced call distribution to control t...

FOI released 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.5 s.10 s.1 s.31

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300388752
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

M8 westbound carriageway defects and maintenance: EIR release

In relation to the westbound carriageway of the M8 motorway, between Junctions 12 and 13, and covering the period of August 2020 to 5 January, you asked for the following: 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of defects, including to Vehicle Restraint Systems,...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400391951
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

1. a) the total number of applications which have been made for the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme, b) the average time taken to process fully completed applications, and c) the total number of applications which were withdrawn by the applicant i) before an offer of funding has been made and ii) after an of...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300388119
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

NHS funding: FOI release

You asked for a request for information in relation to NHS funding.

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300390411
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Net Zero Investor Panel quote regarding ScotWind, Hydrogen and Heat: EIR release

All documents and correspondence on the “sector deep dive” work described in the following remark, included in the published Scottish Government minutes of the October 2023 meeting of the (Net Zero) Investor Panel: “Gavin Templeton then spoke about the work that the Panel had progressed on the sector deep dive into Sco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300390023
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to Chief Dental Officers and Deputy Chief Dental Officers: FOI

You asked for the following information: Salary of the Chief Dental Officer. Salary of the Deputy Chief Dental Officers. (a) Expenses claims for last 3 years for both the Chief Dental Officers and (b) Deputy Chief Dental Officers. (a) A breakdown of expenses claims made the Chief Dental Officers and (b) Deputy Chief D...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.1

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300390022
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

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

Transport Scotland current contract covering reprographics/print arrangements: FOI release

Number of MFDs (Multi-functional devices) & photocopiers at Mobility & Access Committee for Scotland Name of incumbent Start/end date of contract (if expired, WHEN do you expect to revisit the marketplace) Details of any extension options What framework / Route to market used Number of regular/desktop printers (in addi...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400393883
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland's pledged at COP 26: FOI release

You asked for confirmation of: 1) of the £2 million Scotland pledged at COP 26, held 31st October - 12th November 2021, for loss and damage 2) how much has been paid, and to what persons or organisations

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400393612
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, 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

Payments and funding made to Muslim organisations: FOI release

Question regarding grants, donations, cash advances, loans or any other transfer of cash by ScotGov to Muslim organisations, religious or otherwise based in Scotland. Please can you confirm the number and size/magnitude of payments made by ScotGov to Muslim organisations from 2020 to date.

FOI already published 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.20

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300389892
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Number of FOIs submitted regarding Education and Skills: FOI release

The number of FOIs submitted to the Scottish Government regarding Education and Skills from 1 to 30 November 2023. By Education, I am referring to any subject that may fall under the remit of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, the Minister for higher and further education and the Minister for children, you...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.20

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400392433
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Education, 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