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

Breakdown of recorded crimes and offences in Scotland: FOI release

A full breakdown of recorded crimes and offences, and clear up rates, for every SGJD crime code for each year since 2013-14, in the format of Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3 of the tables published at this link https://www.gov.scot/publications/recorded-crime-scotland-2022-23/documents/.

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300387708
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Seismic/sonar survey work: EIR Review

I would be grateful if you could confirm whether Marine Scotland are aware of any seismic/sonar survey work being carried out off the east coast of Lewis on Sunday evening and Monday morning? Constituents have made reference to the Glomar Supporter vessel which was reportedly active around Broad Bay in recent days, an...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.16(3) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: EIR/Review 202300378073 of 202300377341
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bathing waters designation criteria: EIR release

General information relating to the change of designation criteria and the changed application form, which were published in early 2023. Notes of any meetings relating to change of designation criteria and the changed application form. Copies of all correspondence relating to the change of designation criteria and th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300390087
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Fire Brigades Union: FOI release

1. A list of all meeting requests from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Fire Brigades Union over the last year, and whether they were accepted or rejected by ministers. Can you include whether the request was accepted or rejected, who it was with, the topic and reasons for rejection? 2. A list of all meeti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.27 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: FOI/202300387845
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Meeting between the Prince of Wales and the First Minister: EIR release

You asked a number of questions relating to a meeting which took place between the Prince of Wales and the First Minister, the Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 23 June 2015. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Informati...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: 202200301450
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Statistics of Science Teachers in Scottish Schools: FOI release

1. The number of teachers who teach Biology in schools in Scotland? 2. The number of teachers who teach Chemistry in schools in Scotland? 3. The number of teachers who teach Physics in schools in Scotland? 4. The number of people who will qualify to teach Biology in schools in Scotland in 2023/2024? 5. The number o...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: FOI/202300388643
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Ministers Temporary Framework agency spend: FOI release

An excel spreadsheet with agency spend by organisation for the Scottish Ministers Temporary Framework (Admin, Manual & Catering) between 13th April 2023 to 29th September 2023. Could this please be also split by North and South frameworks? Temp administrative, catering and manual staff services – South region Ref: SP-...

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

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: FOI/202300388434
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A9 Dualling Spending Category Breakdown: EIR release

Please provide the following information: 1. As detailed in the response to FOI 202300379421, £62,087,661.56 has been spent on ‘Ground Investigations and Surveys’, £246,724,112.65 on ‘Preparation Costs (inc design consultants)’, £9,286,250.88 on ‘Land Purchase and Compensation’, and £132,929,371.47 on ‘Construction Co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: FOI/202300384280
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling Project Expenses: EIR release

Please provide the following information 1. A detailed breakdown of spending on dualling the A9 from 2007 to present day on a project by project basis, listing area of spending and expense made on that area. I would like this provided to the most granular level of detail you have stored.

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

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: FOI/202300379421
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling Project Labour Costs: EIR release

Please provide the following information: 1. Since 2012, annual expense directly on construction for dualling the A9. 2. Since 2012, annual expense on labour directly working on main construction works for dualling the A9. 3. Since 2012, annual hours of labour directly working on main construction for dualling the A...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: FOI/202300385117
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Union of Farmers Scotland (NFUS) correspondence: EIR release

"All correspondence between Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and the Islands, and the National Union of Farmers Scotland (NFUS) between 1 July 2023 to date”.

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

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: FOI/202300385057
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Authorisation of vessel landings: EIR release

Why you authorise vessels to land in our ports with no fish quota? The Lord Miles and Sir Miles landed in Scrabster on 27.12.23 with no quota why was this allowed?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: EIR/202300391398
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

LGBT+ Trans and Non Binary Equality and Inclusion Policy: FOI release

1. Within your organisation, what policies exist to support staff members who identify as transgender and are transitioning? 2. With respect to the question above, could you please provide a copy of the policies to support staff who identify as transgender? 3. Do you have any information publications or presentations...

FOI unclear 80 score 7 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: FOI/202400396818
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding consultant haematologist visits to Lorn and Islands Hospital: FOI release

Any correspondence we have regarding NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's decision to end the visits of a consultant haematologist to Oban's Lorn and Islands Hospital.

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

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: FOI/202400397630
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Delayed Discharge figures: FOI release

Please see the following FOI response from Scottish Government. It states: “The figure of 1,700 referenced in that statement is derived from unpublished management information provided from local authorities, directly to Scottish Government each day, to aid monitoring of the interim operational situation. This is a di...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: FOI/202400396947
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Programme for government/FM and perm sec: FOI Review

All correspondence between the permanent secretary and/or his office and the first minister and/or his private office or special advisers relating to the 2023 programme for government. For the avoidance of doubt, this should include all emails or other electronic communications of any other kind (WhatsApp, Teams, Signa...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.33(2) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: FOI/202400401266
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Affordable housing supply programme risk register: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide the latest affordable housing supply programme risk register.

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

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: FOI/202300387038
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes for meetings held since 18 August 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: FOI/202300386087
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Land transfer and sale of Ravenscraig Hospital, Greenock: FOI release

You asked a series of questions in relation to the land transfer and sale of Ravenscraig Hospital, Greenock. You also asked for an explanation of how the land was acquired by Link Group including the mechanism used. You also asked for documentary evidence to support the position that "The transfer of this land to the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.1 12 attachments

Published: 2024-03-15
Reference: 202300337764
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information pertaining to WhatsApp messages: FOI Appeal

Request 1: I am writing to you to request the following information. For the month of August 2021, any WhatsApp messages or text messages sent or received by any government minister on government business. Request 2: I am writing to you to request the following information. For the entire month of March, 2021 (inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 88 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17 s.26 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.19 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-15
Reference: FOI Appeal of 202100255908 / 202100255912
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services: FOI release

Information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government's Framework for the Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 April 2021 – 31 March 2022 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for (Generation 2 & 3)?

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-15
Reference: 202200311264
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland contract register: FOI release

You asked for some information from the organisation, in relation to their contract’s register. The FULL contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: 1. Contract Reference -Unique reference number associated with the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-15
Reference: 202200299426
Directorate
Topic

Communications between Ministers and officials regarding Gaza/Israel: FOI release

Any and all communications between Scottish Government ministers and officials regarding Gaza/Israel for the past 2 months. Any and all communications between Scottish Government ministers or their officials and the UK Government regarding Gaza/Israel for the past 2 months. Any and all communications from or to the Fir...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.29 s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-14
Reference: FOI/202300381931
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Occupancy at St Andrew's House and Victoria Quay in Edinburgh: FOI release

You asked for current and pre-pandemic average occupancy figures for St Andrews House (SAH) and Victoria Quay (VQ). You also asked for actual average staff numbers attending SAH and VQ on a weekly basis compared to the number based there on your HR records. You asked for the annual costs of providing offices at SAH and...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.7 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-14
Reference: FOI/202300381864
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Car Miles Reduction Strategy: EIR release

A copy of any documents or research setting out possible actions to fulfil the Scottish Government's commitment to a 20% reduction in car kilometres by 2030. A copy of emails between ministers and advisers over the past six months discussing the commitment to a 20% reduction in car kilometres by 2030.

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-14
Reference: FOI/202300379253
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport