Scottish Government FOI Index

22,204releases indexed

40,030attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,263partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-24newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,263 unclear 7,267 not held 3,132 released 1,563 already published 678 cost limit 618 clarification 359 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5043 s.20 4349 s.34(1) 3660 s.39(2) 3538 s.30 2937 s.17(1) 2833 s.25(1) 2440 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1198 s.2 1182 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 340 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 1,290 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days

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22,204 matching releases

The Former Permanent Secretary's pre-retirement leave: FOI release

Please provide details of the start and end dates of the former Permanent Secretary's (Leslie Evans) pre-retirement leave and documentation showing when and by whom it was authorised.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-29
Reference: FOI/202200287678
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22: FOI Review

What age children are targeted by the census? A full copy of the census. A copy of the ministerial sign-off of the census. A copy of senior civil service sign-off of the census. A copy of the data privacy risk assessment for the census. All communications with the FM and DFM on the subject of the census. The precise pu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) s.38 s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-29
Reference: FOI/202200270559 Review of 202100260600
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme: FOI release

For the number of completed oil boiler, LPG boiler and heat pump installations and repairs through the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme, for the period (i) 01/09/2020 to 01/04/2021, and (ii) 01/09/2021 to 01/04/2022, broken down by (i) type of heating system, and (ii) installation and repair.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-06-28
Reference: FOI/202200303548
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Flammable Cladding in response to the Grenfell tower tragedy: EIR release

A list of government buildings where flammable cladding has been used in the construction of this building. This would include any materials which were temporarily banned by the Scottish Government In 2018 in response to the Grenfell tower tragedy.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-06-27
Reference: FOI/202200300022
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Young Farmers and New Entrants schemes: FOI release

How many claimants under the Young Farmers and New Entrants schemes, administered by the Rural Payments and Services, have had their claims for the balance of their funding awards refused on the grounds that they were submitted late, between April 2020 and March 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2022-06-27
Reference: FOI/202200301175
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Number of birds that have tested positive for Avian Influenza HPAI H5: EIR release

Under FOI can you advise how many wild birds they have tested for AI with a breakdown of group i.e. raptors/wildfowl/game/wader/passerine etc. Also can you advise how many have tested positive.

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

Published: 2022-06-27
Reference: FOI/202200300611
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Demobilisation of former NHS Scotland Covid-19 test centre in Livingston: FOI release

Why the former NHS Scotland COVID-19 test centre situated at the Livingston FC car park (Almondvale Stadium) has still not been fully demobilised many weeks after closing. It has been only partially dismantled, but I note that there appears to be what I can only assume to be some form of security guarding (a vehicle pa...

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-06-27
Reference: FOI/202200305143
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Plans on future Covid-19 vaccinations: FOI release

Details on the plans on future COVID-19 vaccinations: Please advise if there is a plan is for continued vaccination against COVID-19. Will a fourth vaccination be offered to all adults in the near future? Is there a plan for regular boosters, and if so, how often will they be offered, for example every year with the f...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-06-27
Reference: FOI/202200300852
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's carbon footprint on her recent trip to the US: FOI release

What actions, if any, has the Scottish Government taken or planning to take in relation to the carbon offsetting of Nicola Sturgeon's recent transatlantic flights to and from the United States of America for her May 2022 visit

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-06-27
Reference: FOI/202200301959
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Complaints/concerns in connection with the decision to keep secondary school pupils wearing face masks: FOI release

Can you please provide details on correspondence – in the form of complaints and concerns - sent to the Scottish Government over the last few months in connection with the decision to keep secondary school pupils in Scotland wearing face masks? Can you please confirm how much correspondence was received from parents w...

FOI unclear 50 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2022-06-24
Reference: FOI/202200296210
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Blue badge guidance and legislation: FOI release

A copy of current blue badge code/guidelines that Scottish local authorities should be following. Identification of the underlying legislation it stems from/enables/implements (so you can review qualification criteria related clauses). A copy of any revised guidance since relating to extension of the scheme qualifying ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.30 s.20

Published: 2022-06-24
Reference: FOI/202200300024
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Political affiliation, press and media costs and guidance issued regarding Fire Service Inspectorate: FOI release

1. What information is held on the political affiliation of board members and senior staff within your organisation? 2. The current annual cost of press and media for your organisation, and the total number of personnel employed to handle press and media for your organisation? 3. What guidelines have been issued to y...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2022-06-24
Reference: FOI/202200303554
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Ferguson Marine staffing: FOI release

1. How many staff are employed by Ferguson Marine at Port Glasgow? 2. How many are non UK nationals? 3. How many apprentices are there? 4. Can you advise of the current pay rates for skilled workers? 5. Were any staff recruited through agencies or directly from abroad? If so how many?

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.2 s.4

Published: 2022-06-24
Reference: FOI/202200301133
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Spending on commercial radio advertising: FOI release

A breakdown of Scottish Government spending on commercial radio advertising in years 20/21 and 21/22. If possible this to be broken down into the various commercial groups or stations, for example Global, Bauer, DC Thomson and/or in individual radio stations such as Clyde, Heart, Forth, MFR etc. If such a breakdown is ...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-06-24
Reference: FOI/202200298234
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Breakdown of stopped Scottish Child Payments: FOI release

The number of children whose Scottish Child Payments have stopped as a result of them turning 6, broken down by month and, if possible, local authority area?

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-23
Reference: FOI/202200300397
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Officials and Ministers who attended Scotland Week 2022: FOI release

Please provide a list of all ministers and officials who attended Scotland Week 2022 as part of the Scottish Government delegation. Please provide all costs associated with Scotland Week 2022, broken down to show the reason for the expenditure. Please provide details of all travel, accommodation and subsistence costs f...

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

Published: 2022-06-23
Reference: FOI/202200300095
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Minister complaints from past five financial years: FOI release

Confirm how many complaints have been made about current or former Scottish Government ministers in each of the last five full financial years, and in the 2022/23 financial year to date. Please also confirm how many of the complaints have been investigated and how many of the complaints have been upheld.

FOI already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.35(1) s.36(2) s.35 s.35(2) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-06-23
Reference: FOI/202200299997
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Spending on paper shredders: FOI release

1. The number of shredders purchased by the Scottish Government in each of the last five years. 2. The amount of money spent on new shredders in each of the last five years. 3. The model(s) of new shredders purchased by the Scottish Government in the past year. 4. The number of shredders currently recorded as being own...

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-06-23
Reference: FOI/202200298898
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget, Topics

Private evidence session regarding Gender Recognition Reform: FOI release

Details of any private evidence sessions that have taken place with regard to the Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill that the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee hasn't announced. Have civil servants or MSPs (or both) taken evidence from witnesses for the GRR Bill in private? If so, can you provide ...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2022-06-23
Reference: FOI/202200300807
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Whole time equivalent general practitioner workforce: FOI release

1) The current number of WTE GPs in 2022. In other words, documentation which shows an updated number of the current workforce rather than just the last workforce survey of 2019. 2) If the number can't be provided on the basis that a new workforce survey hasn't been conducted, please provide an explanation as to why t...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-06-23
Reference: FOI/202200301596
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee: FOI release

1). Information to outline why the Scottish Government objected to the distribution of a book to all Primary school-aged children to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. 2). Information to indicate who in the Scottish Government was involved in making the decision that Scottish schools would have to 'op...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.7

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200300290
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Highland Spring Rail Terminal: FOI release

The financial amount given to provide the Highland Spring rail connection at Blackford. Details to include the amount for point and track work. Lifting and other terminal costs. Road and hard standing costs. What percentage of total expenditure was granted and what type of grant was used to fund this work.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200301201
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Services engaged or payments made to listed energy organisations: FOI release

Please advise whether the Scottish Government or affiliated bodies have engaged the services of or made payments to the following organisations. Where this has occurred please provide electronic copies of associated documentation. - BELLADRUM WIND LIMITED (SC491255) - ENERGY UNLIMITED LLP (SO304583) - REN231 LLP (SO304...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200301277
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information regarding the Marine Scotland vessel MV Scotia: EIR release

In relation to the Marine Scotland vessel MV Scotia, can you please tell me: 1. The total number of planned days at sea lost to MV Scotia due to breakdown or technical fault, within the calendar year 2021 and up to the end of the month of May for the calendar year 2022. Please display the monthly figures for each calen...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 15 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200302756
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic

Minutes for the Advisory Council for Economic Transformation: FOI release

The most recently published minutes for the Advisory Council for Economic Transformation are for a meeting held in October 2021. Please provide the minutes of meetings of the Council since October 2021. If no further Council meetings have been held, please provide all internal Scottish Government communications about o...

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200303642
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector