Scottish Government FOI Index

22,011releases indexed

39,728attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,176partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,176 unclear 7,222 not held 3,104 released 1,548 already published 674 cost limit 614 clarification 352 withheld 243 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4990 s.20 4312 s.34(1) 3626 s.39(2) 3506 s.30 2909 s.17(1) 2795 s.25(1) 2406 s.10(4) 2006 s.11(2) 1585 s.29(1) 1185 s.2 1167 s.3 917

Timeline

2026-07 147 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 1,285 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 970 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 931 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 731 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 687 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 647 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 640 releases · 25.8 avg days

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22,011 matching releases

Progress made within the Education system: FOI release

You asked the following questions: What progress has been made on the development for all-year-round school age childcare systems the needs of children and families? What progress has been made towards the development of high quality early learning and childcare for 1 and 2 years olds? What steps have the government t...

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

Published: 2023-08-22
Reference: FOI/202300367092
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

ChatGPT website access: FOI release

The number of occasions in 2022/23 was the ChatGPT website - openai.com/blog/chatgpt - accessed on Scottish Government networks, computers or wi-fi networks. If possible, could this be broken down by month and department/building.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2023-08-22
Reference: FOI/202300367425
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Torridon fishery district catch data: EIR release

The Torridon fishery district catch data appears to be missing data for years 1974-1986 for rods [and] 1978 – 1988 for nets. Was there no fishing these years or is the data missing.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-08-22
Reference: FOI/202300370882
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ministerial car arrangements March 2023: FOI release

1. Copies of any enquiries from ministers/representatives of ministers on whether the service would be available from the pub on March 23. 2. Any internal discussion within the SG over whether use of the car service for this event would be appropriate, and any responses to ministers/their representatives. 3. Any corres...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300366303
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry maintenance of corporate estates: FOI release

Please can you provide me with information concerning the maintenance of your corporate estate i.e. operational buildings, land and any other property (e.g. investment) and schools, if they are within your jurisdiction. Not any social housing/dwellings. Q1. What type of maintenance management model does your organisati...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367000
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Homes approved under Rural Housing fund: FOI release

You asked for how many homes have been approved through the Rural Housing Fund, and how many homes have been completed?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300366315
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Former First Minister trip to London March 2023: FOI release

1) Under FOI could I please request all correspondence related to Nicola Sturgeon's travel arrangements for her trip to London on March 19-20, 2023. This should include, for example, any discussion around whether to book economy or business class flights and what sort of hotel she would stay in. 2) Could you please als...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1) s.39(1)

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300365915
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information pertaining to agriculture developments: EIR release

1. What progress has been made on developing a land reform bill? 2. What is the total Nature Restoration fund? 3. Has an Peatland restoration programme been established? 4. What work has been done to stimulate responsible private investment in the restoration of nature and enhancement of Scotland’s natural capital? 5. ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.5

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367465
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Operation Branchform correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all correspondence between Police Scotland and the Scottish Government regarding the police investigation into the SNP codenamed Operation Branchform between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. How many meetings have Police Scotland's Iain Livingstone/other deputy chief constables held with the just...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.35(1) s.3 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300363848
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breakdown of city region deals: FOI release

The grant amount about City Region Deals for different regions of Scotland that covers the past five years (2017-2022).

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300370321
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Responsibility for pensions in an independent Scotland: FOI release

With reference to 202200323769. This notes “ Responsibility for paying for state pensions would rest with the Scottish Government.” I would like to request any information clarifying if responsibility in this context means simply the administrative responsibility of making these payments or the full responsibility whic...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367429
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information pertaining to marine developments: EIR release

1. What work has been done on creating Scotland’s next statutory Climate change adaptation programme? 2. Whether new licensing arrangements to encourage those fishing Scottish seafish to increase the volume of valuable species processed in Scotland has been launched? 3. What work has been done on the development of a n...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367428
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communication between Scottish Government and SSEN: FOI release

The date that SSEN first informed the Scottish Government of their proposals to create a transmission corridor between Kintore and Tealing.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367798
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

How many people in Scotland currently receive methadone as part of addiction: FOI release

A. How many people in Scotland currently receive methadone as part of addiction treatment? Please break this down to regions where possible. B. How many people in Scottish prisons currently receive methadone as part of addiction treatment? Please break this down to each prison where possible. C. How many of Scotland'...

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

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300368173
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Alcohol Advertising Consultation: FOI release

The full and unredacted copies of all of the documents listed in our response of 5 June 2023 to your previous request dated 13 April 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.28(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300364857
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to delayed discharge of patients: FOI release

You asked for information relating to delayed discharge patients, broken down as follows: Delays related to the provision of discharge prescriptions Delays related to delays over provision of discharge papers Delays related to transport/ambulance provision Delays in setting up care packages/or care home placements/ re...

FOI released 75 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300370024
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland call wait times: FOI release

Request for information 1: Claimant call wait times from 1 March 2023 to present date (20 July 2023). Please provide this information in a table with a breakdown by call wait time, the number of calls and percentage of calls. For reference of how this information could be laid out please refer to a previous FOI respon...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367765
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications with Operation Branchform Mentions: FOI release

All emails sent or received by Scottish Ministers and/or Special Advisers containing the term “Branchform” or “Branch form”. Please provide the full contents of emails containing either of these terms dating back to 1 September 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367384
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Net-zero Target: EIR release

You requested the following information: What is the Scottish government's definition of 'net zero'? Assuming Scotland's achieves it's 'net zero' target by 2045 has any assessment been undertaken to calculate how much this will contribute to lowering global temperatures ? How much money is estimated to be spent by 204...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367656
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS Pharmacy First Funding: FOI release

You asked for information on, In each year since 2021/22, how much funding has been allocated to NHS Pharmacy First and What funding has been provided to other pharmacy related initiatives e.g. funding for Community Pharmacy Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300368069
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Development of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs): EIR release

The total spent on the development of the Highly Protected Marine Areas policy in the 2022-23 financial year?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-08-18
Reference: FOI/202300368709
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland Softcat hosting contract: FOI release

As per my records, Softcat hosting contract has expired. I would like to know whether this contract is still valid or replaced by any other supplier.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2023-08-18
Reference: FOI/202300369339
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister trip to America and COP27 attendance: FOI release

1. What positive benefits have come from Nicola Sturgeon's trip to the USA in May 2022 and can you show the analysis for the positive benefits of the trip? 2. What contracts and inward investment came to Scotland as a result of this trip to the USA? 3. Out of the 25 officials who attended COP27, what were the roles and...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-08-18
Reference: FOI/202300365689
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

Non domestic rates/council tax on second and empty homes: FOI release

1. Where is the proof that double taxing second homes will increase access to affordable housing? Where is the evidence in the Consultation? 2. Please provide confirmation that collation of responses does not just consist of filling in this form by proxy to create a faux statistical analysis. 3. You have not stated cle...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.4 s.20 s.7

Published: 2023-08-18
Reference: FOI/202300366348
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information pertaining to probationary teachers: FOI release

1. What percentage of probationer teachers opted for the Preference Waiver Payment during the Student Teacher Probation Allocation Scheme? 2. The number of probationer teachers who opted for the Preference Waiver Payment during the Student Teacher Probation Allocation Scheme? 3. How many probationer teachers did not re...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.10

Published: 2023-08-18
Reference: FOI/202300367451
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector