Scottish Government FOI Index

22,340releases indexed

40,102attachments found

29.6avg calendar days

8,293partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,293 unclear 7,326 not held 3,160 released 1,571 already published 681 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5064 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3675 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2943 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2461 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1201 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 476 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 945 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 647 releases · 25.7 avg days

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22,340 matching releases

Business Growth Accelerator questions: FOI release

1. Since its launch in April 2018, how much has the Business Growth Accelerator non-domestic rates relief scheme cost the Scottish Government in terms of rates revenue? 2. Since its launch in April 2018, please confirm details (business, address) of all properties/land/heritages that have benefited from the Business Gr...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1)

Published: 2021-02-04
Reference: FOI/202000115320
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

James Hamilton investigation remit: FOI release

Does the remit of the Investigation being conducted by James Hamilton officially include whether there has been ANY breach of ANY part of the Ministerial Code by the First Minister - including section 1.3(c) - or is his brief restricted to the narrower aspects of the Code specified in the remit published by the Scottis...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.1

Published: 2021-02-04
Reference: FOI/202000108998
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Fireworks Review Group costs: FOI release

Details of the total cost of the work of and Report from the Fireworks Review Group, including details of all staff costs, fees and expenses payments made.

FOI not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-04
Reference: FOI/202000111737
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Unsuccessful tenders for IT and Professional Services framework: FOI release

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. Who tendered for both the March 19 IT and Professional Services framework and were unsuccessful?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2021-02-04
Reference: FOI/202000118651
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

FOI request 202000077960 regarding Former First Minister various questions: FOI release

"I note the above Freedom of Information request answered on 23rd September Secondly, which official/officials provided the information which suggested the November 9th date? And on whose instruction was it included in the answer? Thirdly, and please treat this last point as an FOI in itself as well as a question, kind...

FOI already published 80 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-04
Reference: FOI/202000093492
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Level of resource within the Scottish Government's State Aid unit: FOI release

You requested the following: ‘Please can you provide information on the current (i.e FY 2019/20) level of resources in Scottish Government’s State Aid unit? Specifically the number of staff (full time equivalent), their grade and whether this resource is supported by a framework agreement to access additional external ...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000120334
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cycling accidents at the A835 and A890 railway crossings: EIR release

You asked for "details of all accidents involving cyclists that have been recorded at or adjacent to the following two level crossings: A835 Garve A890 Balnacra I do not require any personal information but would be grateful to see as much other information as you are able to release, in particular the date/time and ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000122318
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Public body spend on interim staff services framework: FOI release

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 & margin for each public body between Apr 2018 – Mar 2019 on each Framework

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000118608
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Number of individuals who are agency employees under 3rd Generation Framework: 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. 1. Number of jobs held by all agencies at 31 March 2020

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.1

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000118626
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Number of past collisions involving pedestrians at A96: EIR release

You asked for clarification "as to the number of collisions with pedestrians for the same time period (i.e 1 January 2010 until 30 October 2020) that were not fatal."

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000121553
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Employees of Marine Scotland trained to identify sea lice species: EIR release

1. How many people at Marine Scotland are trained to identify salmonid sea lice species present on fish farms in Scotland? 2. Please provide details of the training received and when it was delivered. 3. Please breakdown the numbers of those individuals trained by each department. 4. How many times in 2018, 2019 & 2020...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000113655
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Long term health conditions statistics: FOI release

1. Statistics relating to current and projected future costs to NHS Scotland for treatment and management of long-term health conditions either nationally or by NHS Board. 2. Statistics relating to numbers of population suffering from long-term health conditions and future projections either nationally or by NHS Board....

FOI unclear 55 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000111365
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Total number of fleet vehicles owned by the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for the total number of fleet vehicles owned by the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000119365
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Questions relating to the Emergency Measures Agreement (EMA): FOI release

1. I've read the EMA agreement and am I right in saying that Abellio actually submitted a budget claim to you and are therefore responsible for planning the perceived staffing requirements and wages bill? 2. Is it true that they were given a £12 million management fee? 3. Also, do you have any direct say in staffing le...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000118111
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Total amount of money Scottish Government spent on advertisement with SI Games: FOI release

You asked “How much money has the Scottish Government, or associated government agencies, spent on advertising with the company SI Games (or Sega) and, specifically, its computer games Football Manager 2019, Football Manager 2020, and Football Manager 2021”.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000113076
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Pupil attendance: FOI release

In relation to statistics collected regarding pupil attendance at schools from August 2020 to December 2020, please confirm whether or not pupils who are recorded by schools as being in self-isolation for COVID-19 related reasons are included in the measure 'Percentage of openings showing pupils were not in school beca...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202100134559
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Correspondence related to Scottish Government officials discussing stockpiles of FFP3 masks: FOI release

1. Copies of any communications involving the Scottish Government’s Resilience Division and/or Scottish Government ministers, between the start of 2015 and the end of 2019, in which there is discussion about stockpiles of FFP3 masks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 139 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000060337
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

The Scottish Government average response time to Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

Broken down per month for the past 3 years: The average time for the Scottish Government to respond to a freedom of information request. (This is the period of time from when the request was received until the response was issued from the Scottish Government)

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-02-02
Reference: FOI/202000111670
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

School pupil absence statistics by local authority area: FOI release

You asked for the total number of school pupils absences and absence rate (as % of total pupils) by local authority for each week from the beginning of term in August until the third week of November for both 2019 and 2020.

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-02
Reference: FOI/202000115329
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Governments budget for Scottish ferry fleet: EIR release

You asked for the following information in respect of the proposed new vessel for the Islay route:- 1. The Scottish Government’s predictions and budget provision for the Operating Subsidy for the Scottish ferry fleet for FY 2020/21, and separately, your predictions and Budget Provision for the Operating Subsidy in FYs...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2021-02-02
Reference: FOI/202000114931
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Recruitment of Team Manger role for Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Information in relation to the recruitment of the Team Manager Role for Social Security Scotland: 1. How many were recruited? 2. What was the pass mark? 3. Was there a reserve list of candidates? 4. How many disabled candidates applied? 5. How many disabled candidates were interviewed?

FOI withheld 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.4 s.38

Published: 2021-02-02
Reference: FOI/202000111727
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Longest response time to a Freedom of Information request: FOI release

Broken down by year for the past 10 years (I am happy to receive the information either by financial or calendar year): The single longest wait for a Scottish Government response to a freedom of information request. (This is the period of time from when the request was received until the response was issued from the Sc...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-02-02
Reference: FOI/202000111675
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Complaints regarding road condition of M8: EIR release

You asked for "Any complaints (including emails, letter, phone records and Twitter direct messages) from commuters around the travelling conditions on the M8 on 3 December 2020."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-02
Reference: FOI/202000120388
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Installing heated wires on the Queensferry Crossing: EIR release

Can you please confirm if Transport Scotland has looked at the possibility of installing heated wires to the cables of the Queensferry Crossing to prevent the build-up of ice? Can you also please confirm if Transport Scotland has looked at measures used in other countries that have experienced the build-up of ice on b...

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

Published: 2021-02-02
Reference: FOI/202000113269
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Learning/Intellectual Disability and Autism - Recovery and Transformation Plan: FOI release

1. All information (documents/reports/minutes of meetings/emails/face-face meetings and anything else i have failed to mention) in relation to how the 'Learning/Intellectual Disability and Autism – Recovery and Transformation Plan', was developed; 2. All the consultation documents/surveys/reports/meetings with all the ...

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

Published: 2021-02-02
Reference: FOI/202000122202
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector