Scottish Government FOI Index

22,333releases indexed

40,096attachments found

29.6avg calendar days

8,290partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,290 unclear 7,322 not held 3,160 released 1,571 already published 681 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5062 s.20 4373 s.34(1) 3674 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2941 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2460 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1195 s.3 929

Timeline

2026-07 469 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 944 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 700 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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22,333 matching releases

Disclosure Scotland data protection breach statistics: FOI release

1) A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 2) A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 3) For ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.4

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100204070
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

NHS Scotland pay gap statistics: FOI release

"The average (mean) annual basic pay in NHS Scotland, by gender and job family, with % pay gap, for 2019/20 and 2020/21."

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100201944
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) statistics: FOI release

1. Percentage of DAS Cases which fail by month – i.e, What % of all DAS cases failed in month 1, what % of all DAS cases failed in their second month etc; 2. For all DPPs under DAS, what is the average actual payments made divided by what was scheduled for that month, ideally if this date could cover the previous 24 mo...

FOI unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100199823
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the Nike conference in February 2020: FOI release

Communications between Scottish Government and others on the subject the Nike conference held in Edinburgh late February 2020. This would include but not only with, Edinburgh City Council, Carlton Hilton Hotel, North Bridge. Also any communications on the subject of the Nike conference from any source

FOI already published 80 score 257 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100134831
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of funding and conditions provided to Sacro: FOI release

1. Total amount of funding supplied to SACRO from 1st April 2014 until present date broken down to year upon financial year; and 2. Conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from SACRO appertaining to each payment from the public purse regarding Police Scotland's 2019 Joint Protocol on ...

FOI unclear 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100198709
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government 2021 employee pay review: FOI release

1. Please state the effective date (day, month and year) of your organisation’s 2021 pay review. 2. If the 2021 pay review has yet to be finalised please state the month in which you anticipate it will be concluded. 3. Please state the employee group/s covered by the 2021 pay review. 4. Please state the total number of...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.6 s.7 s.9 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100199417
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Operation Cygnus details from UK Pandemic Influenza Readiness Board (PFRB): FOI release

“Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government in relation to Operation Cygnus and the Provision of PPE / Protecting those in Care Homes during the months of October 2016 – October 2017.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 215 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202000061354
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Number of Civil Servants who have a secondary employment: FOI release

Can you tell me the number of civil servants working for the Scottish Government who have secondary employment? If you have details of what that employment is, can you also release that? Can you also release any guidance or advice given to civil servants on secondary employment?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100194245
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Expenditure of James Hamilton QC inquiry: FOI release

Could you please tell me who paid for the James Hamilton QC inquiry and how much it cost.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100189377
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

School materials created or endorsed by Stonewall, Mermaids, Time for Inclusive Education: FOI release

In reference to nursery, primary and secondary schools: 1. Whether your organisation has assessed or recommended for use in schools materials created, or endorsed by, the following organisations: Stonewall - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ Mermaids - Homepage - Mermaids (mermaidsuk.org.uk) TIE - Time for Inclusive Educa...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100205531
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Quarterly National Accounts (QNAS) table J: FOI release

QNAS May 5 2021 Table J - What are the values for all items excluding revenue accounting adjustments? I note a previous FOI request and answer given: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/736842/response/1748540/attach/html/3/Response%20202100175212.pdf.html

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100199465
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding ferry services: EIR release

“From October 1st 2020 to current day correspondence , emails, reports or papers about ferry services from Oban, Mallaig, Uig & Ullapool to the Outer Hebrides , Coll, Tiree, Mull, Colonsay , Arran & Islay between Transport Scotland, local MPs, MSPs and Councillors.”

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

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100197763
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Provision of interim IT staff and professional staff framework placement: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. Can you list us the placement details – start date, end dat...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence contracts 8 attachments

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100200408
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Framework for the Provision of Interim IT and Professional Staff Services: FOI release

"We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between 01 Jan 2021 – 31 Mar 2021 and to which agency (including agencies w...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100201077
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

Lord Advocate correspondence relating to publication of Alex Salmond’s submission: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) received or sent by the Lord Advocate (or his office) on 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 February 2021 regarding the publication of Alex Salmond’s Ministerial Code subm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.11 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100166329
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information relating to current Chief Inspector of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: FOI release

Information relating to the current Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Robert Scott. The request related to Mr Scott's previous employment by HM Fire Service Inspectorate for Scotland as an Associate Inspector. The specific questions were: Confirm the dates of the employment The terms and ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100201140
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Meeting held with Grant Thornton discussing Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BIFAB): FOI release

A copy of all meeting minutes on the subject of Burntisland Fabrications Limited [BIFAB] where Grant Thornton (commercial advisors) participated - During the calendar year 2020 Covered the subject of loans

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

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100195655
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding the chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank 2020: FOI release

The number of days Willie Watt worked in his capacity of chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank in 2020. Mr Watt’s salary for 2020 in the same capacity. The number of times the chair and non-executive directors met in connection with the Scottish National Investment Bank in 2020 – whether digitally or in person...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100198696
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland data protection breach statistics: FOI release

1. A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 2. A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 3. For ...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100203348
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications with Rangers Football Club 14th to 17th May 2021: FOI release

All contact information between the Scottish government and rangers football club between 14/05/21 and 17/05/21.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100203626
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Fishing sightings data for 2019 and 2020: EIR release

I wonder if you could provide us this sighting data but for the past years, 2019 and 2020. We would be interested in getting the data with the following parameters: Year Month Date Vessel Nationality Vessel Type Latitude Longitude Activity ICES Rectangle If you could also provide some metadata about this dataset.

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

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100204681
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of razor clam fishery from February 2017 to date: EIR release

The following information relating to the razor clam fishery dating from 1 February 2017 to date [28 April 2021]: 1. Total landings & values (by creek where possible). 2. Number of days fished. 3. REM data sufficient to provide a footprint of the fishery. 4. Any information that indicates any changes in Landings per Ef...

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

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100198357
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish companies contact with Drug Policy Division: FOI release

The number of Scottish companies who have contacted Drugs Policy Division regarding prevention.

FOI unclear 50 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100200640
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to Ferguson shipyard in 2020-21 financial year: FOI release

Please provide any correspondence between First Marine International or Royal Haskoning DHV and (a) the Economy Secretary, (b) the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, (c) special advisers or (d) Scottish Government officials about the Ferguson shipyard in the 2020/21 financial year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100197764
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Work and skills

Funding provided to Caledonian System from April 2014: FOI release

"The total amount of funding supplied to Caledonian System from 1st April 2014 until present date? Please break this down year upon FY year? Please supply me with the conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Caledonian System appertaining to each payment from the public purse."

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.27 s.27A

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100198670
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector