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

Cabinet Secretary for Health's scheduled meetings that have been cancelled since 19 February: FOI review

How many meetings and engagements originally scheduled within the window of 20 February 2023 - 27 March 2023 in the Cabinet Secretary for Health's Ministerial diary have been cancelled since 19 February?] I have concluded that a different decision should be substituted. Information is exempt under section 29(1)(d) if...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300345923 Review of 202300344594
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Disclosure Scotland contract award notice: FOI release

You asked for information about a Disclosure Scotland contract award notice. 1. What is the Start/End date for this contract? 2. What is the value of this contract? 3. Is this contract a renewal of a previous contract, if so, please provide the previous contract.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300386911
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Progression of R100: FOI release

1. How many premises have so far been connected through the R100 broadband scheme broken down by north, south and central lot please? 2. For the north lot, could this be broken down by constituency please? Please could this also be done for voucher uptake? 3. Please could you tell me the estimated number of properties ...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385225
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity’s briefing and speaking notes (19 January): EIR review

...the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity’s briefing and speaking notes for the Ministerial Statement given in the Scottish Parliament chamber on 19 January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: EIR/202300347055 Review of 202300342172
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adult disability payment claims: FOI release

Following information in relation to Adult Disability Payment change of circumstance reviews, and IT issues preventing Adult Disability Payment claims from being processed. 1. How many people's claims are currently being held up by Social Security Scotland IT issues. 2. How many people have waited six months or more fo...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.4

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384084
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Single Building Assessment for Lancefield Quay: EIR review

Disclose information relating to the Single Building Assessment report for Lancefield Quay in Glasgow and, the correspondence between the contractor and government about the preparation of the report.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.10(5)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: EIR/202300347383 Review of 202300342229
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland outstanding change of circumstance reviews: FOI release

1. The number of individual's ‘change of circumstances’ Social Security Scotland is currently reviewing. 2. The number of ‘change of circumstances’ Social Security Scotland is currently reviewing broken down by type of benefit (Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment etc) 3. The average review time (time it ...

FOI unclear 50 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300382935
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pardoning of witches: FOI review

You asked for review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: A full list of those affected by the decision who were convicted under the Witches Act. Any email, chat group, written correspondence, memos or reports associated with or referencing the dec...

FOI not held 70 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202200295186 Review of 202200286394
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bellwin Scheme applications: EIR release

1. How many (a) notes of interest regarding a potential claim and (b) applications has the Scottish Government received to the Bellwin Scheme in each year since 2011? Please provide a breakdown of these by (a) local authority, (b) the reason for the application, (c) how much was requested, (d) if applicable, how much d...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384051
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Update on programme of education and skills reform: FOI release

The list of individuals and groups the Cabinet Secretary consult prior to making the statement on education reform on the 7th of November 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384190
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Internal correspondence relating to FOIs 202200326847 and 202200320481: FOI review

Information on the handling report, case management information, and all internal correspondence relating to FOIs 202200326847 and 202200320481, both before and after issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300347388 Review of 202300342235
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Spend on education review, boards and advisory groups: FOI release

You asked for how much money has been spent on the following reviews, boards and advisory groups since 2015; National Qualifications experience 2020: rapid review Putting Learners at the Centre: Towards a Future Vision for Scottish Education It's Our Future - Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment: report...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384191
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Road Safety Scotland (RSS) resources in local authorities: EIR release

Information on the uptake of RSS resources in Local Authorities with and without Road Safety Officers.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384754
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministers work phone and tablets: FOI release

1. Make and model of work issued mobile phones and tablets, including details of any upgrades or replacements. 2. Any ICT help desk records relating to the upgrade, replacement, or backing up of mobile phones and tablets.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300383851
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

National Treatment Centres correspondence: FOI review

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers for the past six months relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 124 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200326416 Review of 202200316268
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Works at the A77 Dutch House Roundabout: EIR review

You asked for a review of your 14 April 2022 request for information: With regards to works at the A77 Dutch House Roundabout, and our previous correspondence of 6 April (ref 202200291154), the following: All communication, internal and external, from the 15/02/22 to 14/04/22 regarding the work at the A77 Dutch House...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202200297815 Review of 202200295026
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland staff who hold social work registration: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of social workers currently employed by Social Security Scotland. In addition to saying how many there are, please also state their Whole Time/Full Time Equivalence. In other words, how many hours they work for Social Security Scotland. Request for information 2: An explanation o...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385924
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Involvement relating to the Promise or wellbeing of Care Experienced Young People: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the involvement of various directorates within the Scottish Government in initiatives related to the Promise or the well-being of Care Experienced Young People. Please provide the following details: 1. A list of all Scottish Government directorates. 2. For each directorate, indicate ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.12

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300386451
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A90 resurfacing and bridge/flyover measurements: EIR release

Details of the number of times the road (the A90) under Low Carse flyover has been re-surfaced (or any work done to repair the road surface), in both directions, during last 10 years and dates of same works/repairs. Details of the number of times the height of the flyover/bridge has been measured (date, method used to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385490
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy posters paid by the trust: FOI release

Information relating to posters paid for by the trust in the last 3 financial years, and the current year to date (2019,20 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23). including the following information: total amount and cost of all posters paid for by the trust which are used in the hospitals, clinics, offices and other buildings of...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300387540
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Review of response to 202200323423 - Engineering report for Ballyoukan Road and historic information: EIR review

You asked for a review of our response to your request for information relating to the engineering report for Ballyoukan Road and historic information regarding the existing road, our reference 2022/00323423. In your review request you stated that: ‘The FOI is a request for information regards an engineering survey, ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202200330309 Review of 202200323423
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Replacement for hardware and software within schools: FOI release

1. What funds does the Scottish Government provide for local authorities /schools to update poorly functioning and old hardware and software, which some pupils have to use to submit material for Nat 5s and Highers? E.g. Graphics Communications or Art exams requiring the submission of material designed on school compute...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence briefings

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384444
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COP28 attendees: FOI release

1. The full list of delegates due to attend COP28 on behalf of the Scottish Government or one of its agencies (such as Zero Waste Scotland) and the total cost of facilitating these delegate’s attendance to the Scottish Government that have been incurred so far. 2. The full list of ministers due to attend COP28 and all...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384178
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Referendum Plans: FOI review

Does the Scottish Government have a planning date in 2023 on which it intends that a referendum will be held? If there is a planning date, what is that date? (Please note: I am asking for a specific date, not a deadline; but if at this stage this has only been planned as a month rather than a specific day, please let m...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.25(1) s.30

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200309934 Review of 202200302128
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

DRS correspondence with special advisers: EIR review

A copy of email correspondence from special advisers and Scottish Government officials during the period 1st November 2021 to 31st March 2022 where deposit return (DRS) was discussed.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: EIR/202300351098 Review of 202200318719
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector