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

Free personal and nursing care figures breakdown: FOI release

"Could you please provide an annual figure in pounds for providing free care in Scotland? Can you please also provide figures for each year since it’s inception?"

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300391061
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Student Support (Scotland) Regulations 2022 guidance: FOI release

"A copy of all guidance, manuals or other documentation relating to the operation of para. 5 of Schedule 3 to the Student Support (Scotland) Regulations 2022. Specifically, I am looking for any guidance, etc, on the practical application of the term "temporarily employed" within that paragraph."

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390851
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information regarding Altan native woodland: EIR release

I have looked on the online map viewer and can find no information about the Altan native woodland as the West end of Loch Glascarnoch on the road to Ullapool [...] Could you please confirm: a) whether it was planted with any financial assistance from the Forestry Commission (as it then was) b) if so, provide the inf...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 4 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: 202300360092
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Capital funding commitment to Stranraer: 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 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390133
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Woodland creation figures 2023: EIR release

The breakdown of the 13,111ha of approved Woodland Creation by Scottish Forestry in 2023 (up to 12th December) as quoted in the news release here: https://forestry.gov.scot/news-releases/woodland-scheme-approvals-highest-this-century. It would be most helpful if you can provide the information in an Excel worksheet un...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390250
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

The Fraser of Allender Institute correspondence: FOI release

1. A copy of all correspondence between any employees of the Scottish Government and any employees of The Fraser of Allender Institute – a research arm of the University of Strathclyde, between the dates of 1 September 2023 and today’s date [18th December 2023]. 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on reports...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390295
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Just transition and onshore wind development correspondence: EIR release

“All information that the Scottish Government holds, has prepared, and is preparing, in-house or through consultants or academics, in relation to the economic and social benefits of onshore wind in Scotland. In particular the economic benefits that onshore wind farms bring or will bring nationally and to the local comm...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.27 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300389268
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS funding social media message correspondence: FOI release

This request concerns the following tweet/post on Twitter/X: https://x.com/scotgov/status/1736370730051195272?s=46&t=y9v1mXDn2DQJqjCpgZcKXg Please answer the following questions. In answers where the person or persons concerned cannot be named, please state their positions. 1. Who composed the post/tweet? And who pr...

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

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390033
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

School inspection report publication statistics: FOI release

1. The number of school inspection reports published later than 10 weeks after the date of inspection since the formation of Education Scotland. 2. The number of schools to have achieved weak in all inspection categories since the formation of Education Scotland. 3. The percentage of all school inspection reports pro...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390487
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Short-Term Let Licensing: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government Officials and Ministers and HomeLink and any other Home Swapping and Time Share organisation since 2021 regarding Short-Term Let Licensing.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300389104
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Temporary Legal Staff Framework correspondence: FOI release

Questions Relating to Tender Process 1.1. Please provide us with all correspondence which Scottish Ministers received from or sent to any tenderer relating to what fees, costs, prices or other charges should be included in Schedule 2. 1.2. Do the Scottish Ministers have any indication of what fees costs, prices or ot...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.1 s.72 s.17 s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202400396440
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Letter to local authorities on teacher numbers: FOI release

Jenny Gilruth said she has written to local authorities regarding a fall in teacher numbers and a warning ringfenced funding for this may be recouped. Please send me this letter. Please also send me any responses received from local authorities between now and 11 January 2024 when this FOI is due for.

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.15 s.17(1) s.1(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300389149
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Monthly contract costs for Scottish Government mobile phones: FOI release

1) For the following ministers, please provide the contracted monthly contract costs for their Scottish Government mobile for the calendar years 2022 and 2023; 1a) Humza Yousaf 1b) Shona Robison 1c) Angela Constance 1d) Neil Gray 1e) Mairi McAllan 1f) Mairi Gougeon 1g) Angus Robertson 1h) Michael Matheson 1i) Shirley-...

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300389224
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Remote Alcohol Monitoring (RAM) technology correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence and meetings relating to remote alcohol monitoring (RAM) technology since January 2022 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300389232
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information pertaining to Onclusive: FOI Release

You requested information on Social Security Scotland’s contract with Onclusive – a Social Media listening/media monitoring tool. You asked the below questions, based on a previous FOI release: FOI/202300380993. Request for information 1: When the contract with Onclusive was established, and the start and finish time ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300387447
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Climate Challenge Fund: EIR release

Any agreements or legal documents between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation KSB’s administration of the Climate Challenge Fund; and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation to the agreement of the administration of the Climate Challenge Fun...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300388873
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Public sector estate and asset information: FOI release

"I’m trying to gather some information on the non-domestic public sector estate in Scotland – properties owned or leased by Scottish Government and its departments/directorates, NDPBs, colleges, police, Fire/rescue, prisons, courts, local authorities and NHS boards.... ...Would you have any of this? Public body Site ...

FOI unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300389862
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Landfill Tax: EIR release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into the Scottish Landfill Tax over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on the Scottish Landfill Tax over the l...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300387173
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Mowi salmon farms made inactive since 1 January 2021: EIR release

Information ‘on Mowi salmon farms made inactive since 1 January 2021’ further requesting ‘information pertaining to the reasons why any sites have been made inactive’ and in addition a request to ‘include any reference to the organic status being rescinded’. As the information you have requested is 'environmental info...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: 202300340061
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Media Monitoring Tools across departments: FOI release

1. A list of each social media listening/social media monitoring tool the Scottish Government pays for across all departments or directorates. Please include the annual fee/cost of each. 2. The document for each social media monitoring tool which states the terms, topics, issues, names or subjects that each social med...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202400392556
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Virtual Public Energy Agency: EIR release

1. What progress reports have been conducted regarding the development of a virtual Public Energy Agency? 2. When will a virtual Public Energy Agency be active? 3. What is the creation cost for the virtual Public Energy Agency? 4. What is the operating cost for the virtual Public Energy Agency each financial year?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202400392718
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Publications regarding Building a New Scotland: FOI release

"https://x.com/scotgovrural/status/1740772242810679402?s=61&t=DLRaluvj-Le_sEQx0PanwQ%0A I refer to the tweet above and the publication that this refers to. I can find no evidence that such a publication exists therefore I would like to see any discussion or analysis of the production of this tweet and the documents it...

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

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202400391484
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on Legislative Consent Motion for Electronic Trade Documents Bill: FOI release

"I understand that the Scottish Government recommended that the Scottish Parliament pass a Legislative Consent Motion for the UK Parliament to make the Electronic Trade Documents Act extend to Scotland. Can you please supply all internal correspondence, memos, minutes of meetings and advice given in reaching this deci...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300387684
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Leadership change meeting: FOI Release

For the meeting held on 22/2/2023 between Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery, John Swinney MSP, and Business Organisations - CBI, FSB, SCC, SRC, SCDI, SFD, SFE, IoD and STA with the subject Leadership Change could you please provide the following information: • A full list of attendees, inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 8 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300372850
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to complaint list: FOI Release

You asked for a copy of the following document; 20181011 Updated S Eljamel Complaint List (AW Amended).xls

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

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300374262
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector