Scottish Government FOI Index

21,878releases indexed

39,518attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,124partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,124 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 4284 s.34(1) 3600 s.39(2) 3485 s.30 2885 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2383 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 14 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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21,878 matching releases

Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme: EIR release

1. The number of Home Energy Scotland grant applications the financial years 2021-22; 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 (to date)? 2. The number of successful Home Energy Scotland grant applications the financial years 2021-22; 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 (to date)? 3. The number of Home Energy Scotland loan applications the finan...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300388438
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Translation, Interpretation and language service costs across Scottish Government: FOI release

Information on expenditure for translation, interpretation, and language services for financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. You requested that the total spent by Scottish Government be aggregated and broken down by function for which the service was carried out.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300391378
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Breakdown of bail related offence statistics: FOI release

There were 7,208 convictions for bail-related offences in 2021-22, an increase of 14% on 2020-21 (6,331). Can I have a breakdown of what the offender was on bail for at the time please? And what was the offence that broke their bail?

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.37(1) s.17(1) s.25(2C) s.27(1) s.27(7)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300391307
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism meeting with Norwegian Government in relation to Aquaculture: EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to then Minister Fergus Ewing prior to his meeting on the 25th November 2019 with the Norwegian Government entitled 'Exchange of policies and expertise in relation to the sustainability of the Aquaculture Sector', and any note or minute for this meeting and the list of all attendees an...

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

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383318
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disability Equality Scotland funding: FOI release

1. What funding has the Scottish Government provided Disability Equality Scotland over each of the last 5 years? 2. What funding has been provided to each of Scotland’s Access Panels over each of the last 5 years?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300389673
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Road traffic accidents statistics for B7078 trunk road: FOI release

Can you please provide me with further information on the number to road traffic accidents that have happened in the last 3 years on the B7078 between Blackwood and Lesmahagow? Please advise if any of these accidents incurred hospitalisation and the figures. Please also advise of the number of these accidents in whic...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400392621
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Civil servants employed overseas: FOI release

How many civil servants are currently employed overseas, broken down by (a) directorate, (b) pay grade and (c) country in which they are employed? Can I also please have their job titles if possible?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400392654
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Work and skills

Road traffic incidents on A9 between Stirling and Inverness: FOI release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A9 between Stirling and Inverness between Jan 1st 2020 and Jan 1st 2023, 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 2020 a...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400393257
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Policing and prosecution of crimes associated with prostitution: FOI release

The following information relation to the policing and prosecution of crimes/offences associated with prostitution. A list of the crimes/offences associated with prostitution which are covered by the Scottish Government’s statistical bulletins on recorded crime and criminal proceedings (referred to below as ‘prostitut...

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383839
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ukraine Longer Term Resettlement Fund: FOI release

A copy of (a) How much has been allocated to local authorities through the £50 million Ukraine Longer Term Resettlement Fund? (b) To provide a breakdown of total grant provided to each local authority.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300389680
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector, Ukraine

Beavers in the Spey catchment: EIR release

Copies of all relevant correspondence between the organisation and landowners and/or other public bodies that relates to the introduction of beavers into the Spey River catchment area. I am interested in all records held that were generated within the last 12 months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383746
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Energy and Environment briefing notes for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Gillian Martin, Minister and the Environment, before she appeared before Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 1 November 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383426
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information pertaining to minimum unit pricing: FOI Release

You asked for: 1. All correspondence received by the Scottish government by outside bodies, scientists and statisticians about the impact of minimum unit pricing between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings and reports prepared for ministers about increasing the minimum unit pricing from 50p between...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.29

Published: 2024-03-01
Reference: FOI/202300372377
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding provided to Ecosystem Fund: FOI Release

1. There was a round of funding provided by the Scottish Government’s Tech Ecosystem Team in Q1 2023 (DIGIT were a recipient of an award from this round of funding). However, we can see no record of any of the awards for this funding round, and note that you only referred to funding awards in 2021 and Q4 2023. Please c...

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

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202300388273
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Police pensions under the McCloud Remedy: FOI release

1. The number of police officers who retired prior to 1st October 2023 and are eligible for payment awards under the McCloud Remedy. 2. The number of officers who retired prior to 1st October 2023 who have now received their payment award under the McCloud Remedy.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400392915
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government electric vehicle fleet statistics: FOI release

1. The number of instances in which an EV vehicle has caught fire in each of the last five financial years (including 2023-2024)? 2. The number of instances in which an EV vehicle has broken down in each of the last five financial years (including 2023-2024)? 3. The number of EV vehicles currently in your fleet?

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400393953
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Talent Attraction and Migration information: FOI release

1. What is the SNP Government’s plan to attract professionals to live and work in Scotland? 2. What percentage of working age adults moving to Scotland from the rest of the UK are ‘professionals’? 3. What is the SNP Government’s plan to encourage future generations to aspire to success and higher salaries? 4. How do...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202300391337
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A83 emergency diversion route at the Rest and Be Thankful pass: EIR release

“Please may i request a list of suppliers, subcontractors and subcontractors involved with the upgrade the emergency diversion route for the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful pass. The parallel Old Military Road will be widened from largely single track to mainly two-way, apart from at hairpin bends at the north end. Wo...

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

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: EIR/202400393237
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Police Remedial Service Statements (RSS): FOI release

1. To date, how many remedial service statements (RSS) have been issued to police officers since 1/10/2023 and if any were issued to what type of member? 2. How many officers due a remedial service statement have died after retiral before receiving a remedial service statement?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400395100
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Police Pension Scheme and Remedy: FOI release

1. What measures have SPPA introduced since Oct 2023 to deal with concerns raised? 2. How long on average does it take to process and calculate an individual immediate detriment claim? 3. How many immediate detriment pensions have been paid to retired officers since Oct 2023? 4. Can the SPPA provide a guarantee that...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400394579
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment (ADP) applicants deaths prior receiving fund: FOI release

“In a Social Security Scotland document, under the heading Deaths of an Individual, it states: ‘A task will be automatically created if the client was receiving any benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions and the next of kin has notified the Tell us Once bereavement service. Once DWP have verified and input ...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400393787
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Homes for Ukraine Tariff Grants across the UK: FOI release

1. The UK Government's Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities provides details of the number of 'Homes for Ukraine' per-person TARIFF GRANTS (£10.5k) which have been provided to local authorities across the UK which support local authorities in their provision of wrap-around support to individuals and fami...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.12

Published: 2024-02-29
Reference: FOI/202400393609
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Ukraine

First Minister's COP 28 travel: FOI release

1) What class of flight the first minister has booked to take him to and from COP28. 2) The cost of travel for the first minister to and from COP28. 3) If any of the first minister’s flights were chartered or private aircraft.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202300387839
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Razor Clam Trial: EIR release

1. "During the Razor Clam Trial from 23th August 2023 to 15th December 2023 how many Vessels have breached the terms and Conditions of the Trial?" 2. "What Action was taken against vessels found to be in breach of these Terms?"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202300390037
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) language service costs: FOI release

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, if possible, please provi...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-28
Reference: FOI/202400391540
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills