Scottish Government FOI Index

21,888releases indexed

39,524attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,127partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,127 unclear 7,204 not held 3,072 released 1,539 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4943 s.20 4285 s.34(1) 3601 s.39(2) 3486 s.30 2886 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2385 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 24 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 926 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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21,888 matching releases

Scottish Government’s scheme to distribute free bicycles to school age children who can’t afford them: FOI release

I’d like to find out more about the Scottish Government’s scheme to distribute free bicycles to school age children who can’t afford them: When did this scheme officially launch? How much has been spent on buying new bikes for children as part of this scheme so far? What is the total budget for the scheme, and how lon...

FOI not held 40 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200330789
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Edinburgh ZOO Pandas: EIR release

Any correspondence, briefing notes, memos or information relating to the return of giant pandas from Edinburgh Zoo to China. Please include any correspondence with Chineses authorities, the UK government, the British Embassy in Beijing, FCDO, DEFRA and other organisations, including RZSS.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300384273
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

M8 Cycle/Footbridge Inspection reports: EIR release

The latest / up to date Safety Inspection and Maintenance Reports for the Cycle/Pedestrian Bridges detailed below. Bridge over Railway Line and M8 Adjacent Bellahouston Academy Bridge over M8 Adjacent Junction 23 B768 Ibrox As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the E...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200328567
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

OEUK, Shell, and Equinor correspondence with Ministers: FOI release

Details of all communication, (including emails), as well as details of all meetings (government briefing papers, talking points, agendas, minutes, agreed points of action) between Kate Forbes MSP (and or her private secretary), Ivan McKee (and or his private secretary), and/or Roy Brannen and/or Kersti Berge; with the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200323958
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Progressive Stroke Pathway remit and purpose: FOI release

The remit that was provided to Professor Dennis to commission the report “Progressive Stroke Pathway”. Copies of all correspondence and emails relating to the construction of that remit. Any document(s) that explain why you requested the report and its intended purpose. Any documents (including emails) that refer to re...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200325717
Directorate
Topic

Engagements with David Tydeman and Alistair MacKenzie: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Ivan McKee's meeting with David Tydeman...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200321999
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Salvage site information regarding sunken barge off Portree coast: EIR review

Information on an incident regarding a sunken barge operated by Bakkafrost Scotland (formerly The Scottish Salmon Company) at a location near Portree on the Isle of Skye. Background information; A salmon feed-barge owned by Bakkafrost Scotland reportedly sank at its moorings in November 2021 near Portree on the Isle ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: EIR/202200321470 Review of 202200317900
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Reidvale Housing Association: FOI release

Any correspondence this year so far, from 1st January 2023, between Scottish Government Officials and Ministers that mention or relate to Reidvale Housing Association.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300372601
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Communication regarding deal made with Tata Steel and Liberty Steel: FOI release

Has there ever been any discussions between a) HM Treasury, b) The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, c) The Cabinet Office or d) any other UK Government department and the Scottish Government in i)2015, ii) 2016, iii)2021 and iv) 2022, in regards to the deal made with Tata Steel and Liberty Steel,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.28 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200320851
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Briefings prepared for pressures faced in Edinburgh/Glasgow and temporary/longer accommodation for Ukraine refugees: FOI review

A copy of all briefings prepare for the (a) First Minister, (b) Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Culture and External Affairs and (c) Minister for special responsibility for refugees from Ukraine on the pressures faced in Edinburgh and/or Glasgow between March 2022 and September 2022. A copy of any options appraisal...

FOI cost limit 45 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.12(1) s.4

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200328537 Review of 202200323399
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Redress Scotland applications since January 2022: FOI release

I would like to find out some information regarding Redress Scotland. how many applications have been received since January 2022 out of those applications how many have been allocated a case worker how many have gone to panel how many have been paid out In subsequent correspondence on 16 December 2022, my colleague ...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200333104
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon and Zero Tolerance: FOI release

Question 1. All correspondence (including Whatsapp, emails, texts) between Nicola Sturgeon, her office, her special advisers, civil servants and the Zero Tolerance charity over the past year, including about her invite to their anniversary event. Question 2: Who invited Nicola Sturgeon to speak at their anniversary ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp s.12 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200332895
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

VAT to independent school fees: FOI release

I am requesting information regarding the Scottish Government's assessment of the potential impact of a Labour Government's policy to add VAT to independent school fees. Please find the attached request in full.

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.2

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300388042
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Discussions, correspondence and due diligence - Dalzell Steelworks: FOI review

You expressed that you were not satisfied with the reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200272829. The wording of this initial request is outlined below: On what date (a) did officials first identify and (b) was the Minister for Business, Trade Tourism and...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.33(1) s.30 s.28(1)

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200333603 Review of 202200272829
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Programme to eliminate domestic abuse: FOI release

A summary of the work being undertaken to eliminate domestic abuse over the last 5 years and the amount of funding which has been made available by government to support it, with particular reference to work in Schools, Colleges and Universities, and a comparison with the amount of funding provided to Scottish Women’s ...

FOI unclear 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300382211
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Applications received of the Just Transition Fund: EIR release

On the 10th October 2022, the Scottish Government announced the award of over £50 m in the first round of the Just Transition Fund allocations. Please can you provide the following information: How many applications were received in total for this round of the Just Transition Fund? What criteria was used to assess the...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200334349
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Reports on GFG Alliance/Lochaber: FOI review

Any reports, briefings, or notes submitted to the deputy first minister on GFG Alliance/Lochaber since March 1, 2022 to date. Specifically, any note setting out the justification for the public interest aspect of the government's approach to GFG Alliance/Lochaber.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200334296 Review of 202200328957
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kilgallioch Wind Farm benefits: EIR release

“Information you hold on Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefits. This includes all communications internally and externally and reports for the period 1/1/2001 to current date.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.39(2) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300372709
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government and National Grid ESO around ScotWind: EIR review

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) and representatives of National Grid ESO, which mentions “ScotWind”, from 1st January 2021 - date. I have been asked to consider your request afresh as I was not involved with the handling of your initial req...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: EIR/202300361990 Review of 202300356280
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Infringements recorded as a result of policing Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): EIR release

How many infringements have been recorded as a result of policing Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas? And what penalties were applied? As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with y...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202300362757
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Free period products scheme costs breakdown: FOI release

1. How much money has the free period products scheme put in law by the Scottish Government cost in total with breakdown per year and breakdown on what the money has been spent on? 2. How much money has been spent by the Scottish government on the free bikes for school children scheme in total, including a breakdown p...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300372686
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Centre for Sustainable Delivery: FOI release

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 January 2023 to most recent relating to the national Centre for Sustainable Delivery.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300383001
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Tax funding of cancer treatment: FOI review

A full disclosure of all tax money given as funding to cancer charities, cancer medicine or cancer research.

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.21(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200286159 Review of 202200285559
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Acorn carbon capture and storage facility correspondence: EIR release

“Any correspondence involving the current Minister for Energy on the topic of the Acorn carbon capture and storage facility between the dates 1/1/2020 and 2/7/2023”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300369649
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Lochaber smelter: FOI review

The marketing presentation 'Project Boots Long Dated Secured Financing Guaranteed by the Scottish Government', prepared by Morgan Stanley and dated November 2016. Any / all other marketing material held by the Scottish Government in connection with Project Boots bonds (e.g. prospectus, listing particulars, information ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200287260 Review of 202200279844
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector