Scottish Government FOI Index

22,315releases indexed

40,090attachments found

29.6avg calendar days

8,287partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,287 unclear 7,312 not held 3,157 released 1,570 already published 680 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5060 s.20 4368 s.34(1) 3672 s.39(2) 3552 s.30 2941 s.17(1) 2855 s.25(1) 2456 s.10(4) 2029 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1195 s.3 929

Timeline

2026-07 451 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 1,298 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 942 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 699 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 646 releases · 25.7 avg days

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Documents pertaining to GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel: FOI review

Please supply the following information: 1. A copy of the sale agreement with GFG Alliance/ Liberty for the sale of the Dalzell and Clydebridge steelworks. 2. A Copy of the due diligence carried out on the transaction. Upon receipt of your response to this request, you subsequently submitted a review request for the fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-07-19
Reference: FOI/202100216003 review of 202100204021
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Organisations which responded to the Net Zero Nation consultation: FOI release

The names of the organisations that responded to the Net Zero Nation consultation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-19
Reference: FOI/202100211611
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding vaccine deployment plan 2021: FOI review

1. Any correspondence between the First Minister, the Health Minister, their special advisers, and the civil service between the dates of January 10 to January 20 on the topic of the vaccine deployment plan 2021 published on January 14. 1a. This should include - but is not limited to - any correspondence on that topic ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 116 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-07-19
Reference: FOI/202100210338 - review of 202100151012
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Discussion held relating to Euro 2020 Glasgow Fan Zone: FOI release

Some information regarding the UEFA EURO 2020 Glasgow Fan Zone. The national clinicians, Jason Leitch and (his deputy) John Harden, have held meetings with various partners (Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, Police Scotland, Scottish Government, Visit Scotland, Uefa) regarding the UEFA EURO 2020 Glasgow Fan Zone. I w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-07-16
Reference: FOI/202100212141
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

NHS Scotland Pride Badge Initiative: FOI release

You asked for the following information related to the NHS Scotland Pride Badge Initiative: 1. The cost of manufacturing badges? 2. Who manufactured them? 3. Was the contract put out to tender? 4. How many were manufacture? 5. What is actually in the pledge to be signed? A copy of said pledge? 6. What happens to staff ...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.5 s.9 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-16
Reference: FOI/202100215136
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government Equality Unit: FOI release

How many staff work in the Equality Unit? Please break down number of staff in the Equality Unit per civil service pay band What is the Equality Unit’s budget per year? What is the Equality Unit’s remit?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-07-16
Reference: FOI/202100214992
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Number of Freedom of Information request submitted by journalist: FOI review

1. The number of Freedom of Information requests sent to the Scottish Government by journalist Conor Matchett in the period 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021. 2. Please give a rough breakdown of requests by subject matter. 3. Please give a breakdown of how many were appealed and reviewed internally and externally with a brea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.10(1) s.20 s.38(2A) s.38(5) s.3(2) s.38 s.34(1)

Published: 2021-07-16
Reference: FOI/202100215149 review of 202100202671
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Passenger only ferry crossing between Gourock and Dunoon: FOI release

1. Have any studies been done on the financial and/or social impact on Dunoon of the town centre crossing becoming passenger only, if so please reference them. 2. Of the HGVs and Coaches crossing the Firth of Clyde by ferry what percentage used the Dunoon - Gourock crossing and what percentage used the McInroy's Point...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.10 s.11 s.13 s.14 s.16 s.3 s.4 s.5

Published: 2021-07-16
Reference: FOI/202100216087
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of number of request made by journalist: FOI review

1. The number of Freedom of Information requests sent to the Scottish Government by journalist Conor Matchett in the period 1 May 2021 to 31 May 2021. 2. Please give a rough breakdown of requests by subject matter. 3. Please give a breakdown of how many were appealed and reviewed internally and externally with a breakd...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.38(2A) s.38(5) s.3(2) s.38 s.34(1)

Published: 2021-07-16
Reference: FOI/202100215144 review of 202100208816
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government ICT details and Information and Technology Services (iTECS) overview: FOI release

1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy - The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart - A visual document that presents the structure of the IT department, please include name and job titles. If this cannot be sent, please work towards a structure with job titles. 3. ICT Annual...

FOI unclear 80 score 163 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-15
Reference: FOI/202000115111
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Purchase details and communications regarding Ferguson Marine Limited: FOI release

“To provide all information held, including legal opinion, about the decision by ministers to purchase Ferguson Marine between August 30, 2019 and October 10, 2019. In particular I am seeking details of the rival offers for the shipyard, and what they amounted to. Further, I am seeking communications between the Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-07-15
Reference: FOI/202100214212
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Covid-19 international travel quarantine: FOI release

1. The total amount of people who have arrived in Scotland from red list countries since hotel isolation was required to date 21-06-2021. 2. The total amount of people who arrived in Scotland from a red list country who didn’t require hotel quarantine to date 21-06-2021. 3.The total amount of people who have tested pos...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.17

Published: 2021-07-15
Reference: FOI/202100215743
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, International, Public sector

Scottish Government mobile phone services: FOI release

1. How many employees are at your organisation? 2. How many mobile phone and mobile broadband (data only) connections do you currently have? 3. What is the split between mobile phone and mobile broadband connections? 4. Who is your mobile phone network provider? 5. Did you switch providers on your last renewal? 6. Plea...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.8

Published: 2021-07-15
Reference: FOI/202100218264
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland policy on media requests: FOI release

1) Please send me all policy documents which inform/ govern/ guide the way your organisation handles media requests and the publication of information. Please include all such documents which mention the Scottish Government, ministers or Scottish Government departments. 2) Please also send me any emails. minutes, memos...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-15
Reference: FOI/202100219784
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 Manufacturing Sector Guidance publications and updates: FOI release

“I request all documentation and guidance issued to the Scottish manufacturing sector. Issued on 26 May 2020 and the updates issued thereafter dated 7 July 2020, 28 July 2020, 28 August 2020, 8 September 2020, 5 October 2020, 26 October 2020, 30 October 2020, 14 December 2020, 8 January 2021, 20 January 2021, 8 Februar...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17 s.25 s.25(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-07-15
Reference: FOI/202100214586
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Communication relating to Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

All internal and external communications regarding my previous request, 202100202671.All internal and external communications regarding my previous request, 202100208816.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-15
Reference: FOI/202100215169
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency disability staff network: FOI release

1. a) Do you have a disability staff network? b) If so: How long has it been running? The grade of the chair and deputy chair? Does the network use storytelling as part of its communication strategy? 2. The number of members of staff who have provided information about their disability to HR broken down by : Year si...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100215126
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information relating to mobile voice and data services framework 2020: FOI release

I would like to request the following information with regards to the Mobile voice and data services framework 2020, dating from 17th March 2020 to 23rd June 2021: 1. Provide the annual spend for the framework agreement by lot (if applicable) for each financial year; 2. Please provide your full membership list (if appl...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100216945
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence broken down by school: FOI release

You asked for an EXCEL or CSV spreadsheet showing Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence in the stages of P1, P4, P7, and S3 broken down by percentage of pupils in each SCHOOL in the following disciplines: Numeracy Literacy - Reading (English) Literacy - Writing (English) Literacy - Listening and Talking (English) ...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100218310
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Legal advice pertaining to an independent Scotland joining EU: FOI release

Any government/ministerial communication with regards to any legal advice pertaining to an independent Scotland joining the EU. Period between January 2018 and June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100214144
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funding provided for Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): FOI release

How much money has been spent on by year and is planned or budgeted to be spent in the next 5 years by Scottish Government on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) for funding challenging behaviour PBS parent training by The Richmond Fellowship Scotland and as part of the recommendations in Section 7.4 of The Coming Home Re...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence meetings spending s.7

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100216108
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Government staff disability statistics: FOI release

Do you have a disability staff network? If so: - How long has it been running? - The grade of the chair and deputy chair - Does the network use storytelling as part of it's communication strategy? The number of members of staff who have provided information about their disability to HR broken down by : - Year since 201...

FOI not held 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100214955
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Protective screen discussion held with Environment health and Trading Standards: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Environmental Health and Trading Standards Expert Officers' Group on Covid-19 in regards to protective screens/partitions and their installation in private hire vehicles.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100204947
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG): FOI release

With reference to the Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG), you requested: 1. Minutes of SSSWG meetings and correspondence with the group. 2. Clarification of the work underway to foster voluntary engagement at a local level. 3. How we feel that work has progressed in the past 6 months. 4. What specifically th...

FOI clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.8 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100216394
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Education Scotland policy on handling media requests: FOI release

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100219839
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector