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

Scottish Planning Policy and Housing: Technical Consultation on Proposed Policy Amendments: EIR release

Copies of all internal correspondence related to the formulation of the changes proposed by the Consultation in order that there is transparency as to Scottish Government’s thinking on the changes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-01-15
Reference: FOI/202000127647
Directorate
Topic

The Covid Guide to Etiquette and Pandemic Politeness costs: FOI release

How much has been spent to date on The Covid Guide to Etiquette and Pandemic Politeness. Please include a breakdown of ALL costs including: 1. Cost to produce and publish the guide. 2. Cost of any consultant agencies used to contribute to the production of the guide. 3. Cost of distribution of the guide. 4. Cost of a...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000121890
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

KPMG role in planning and delivery of the COVID-19 vaccination programme: FOI release

1. What role has KPMG played in planning organisation of the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine. 2. How much has KPMG been paid for performing this role?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000121184
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Referendums (Scotland) Bill team correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following - From 1 June 2020 to present: Copies of any correspondence (emails, hand-written notes, briefings, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) from the Referendums Scotland Bill Team that include reference to Scottish independence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000106515
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Stagecoach route 23 between St Andrews and Stirling funding: FOI release

Does the Scottish Government subsidise the Stagecoach route no 23 between St Andrews and Stirling? (either directly or indirectly via Transport Scotland, Local Councils or any other body) If so, how much has been paid to support this route in the last two financial years?

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.33(1)

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000110127
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Criminal Law Statistics: FOI release

Copies of any analysis or report conducted by or for the Scottish Government into the effectiveness of Direct Measures(Alternatives to prosecution) and or expansion in the type and use of the aforesaid measures in Scotland from the year 2000 - 2020; A breakdown of Race and Offence Categories (as used in Annual Criminal...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000091572
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Traffic data for the A9 Between Brora and Helmsdale: EIR release

You asked for traffic data for the A9 Between Brora and Helmsdale between 2016-2019.

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

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000107760
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence pertaining to Sexual Harassment Complaints Committee between specific dates: FOI release

1) Correspondence between written by civil servants on written submissions to the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints between July 1 and August 12. 2) Correspondence written by ministers on written submissions to the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scot...

FOI not held 70 score 109 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000074369
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government and SAAS conference call attendees: FOI release

1. A full list of those in attendance at a conference call between University Principals, Universities Scotland and the First Minister on the 25th September 2020 at 10.30am 2. A copy of the agenda for the above call 3. A copy of the minutes/note of call for the aforementioned call

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106543
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Civil Servants preparation in giving evidence to Committee for Former First Minister inquiry: FOI release

Details of the preparation of civil servants for appearances ahead of witness sessions in the Alex Salmond Holyrood inquiry. I would like details of all civil servants to appear in person before the committee up to and including today's session [3 November 2020], including the Permanent Secretary. There is no need to i...

FOI not held 70 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.36(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106713
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Referendums (Scotland) Bill Team meetings: FOI release

Can you provide a list of dates of: Any meetings (virtual, in person, over the phone and/or otherwise) between ScottishGovernment Special Advisors and any member and/or members of the Referendums Scotland Bill Team.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.18

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106111
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cases of COVID-19 in Scotland reported in nurseries and early years establishments: FOI release

How many cases of Covid-19 in Scotland have been reported from children in early years establishments like local authority and private nurseries. Can you share current figures, any historical data and trends, and also breakdown by local authority areas. Also if there is data on how many nursery shutdowns this has caus...

FOI unclear 50 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000114329
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Positive cases for students and teachers: FOI release

The number of confirmed coronavirus positive cases for students and teachers in individual schools in Scotland. I want to know the numbers for each individual school, as opposed to the 'post code' numbers you are currently providing. The most up to date numbers possible, please.

FOI unclear 50 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/20200099242
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Meetings between Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Europe and External Affairs and Referendums (Scotland) Bill Team: FOI release

Can you provide a list of dates of: Any meetings (virtual, in person, over the phone and/or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary Michael Russell and any member and/or members of the Referendums Scotland Bill Team.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106102
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Total deaths in Scottish hospitals: FOI release

You asked for the total deaths in Scottish hospitals for the previous 5 years from the year 2015 up until the end of October 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-01-13
Reference: FOI/202000106374
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Continuum Scotland Ltd: FOI release

1) Please disclose all written correspondence between the Scottish Government and NHS National Services Scotland NSS as well as any other Govt body in regard to the company Continuum Scotland Ltd who sourced PPE and equipment for the NHS under Covid-19 legislation. 2) Please provide all correspondence between the Scott...

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000115717
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

'Power Up Scotland' publication correspondence and discussions: FOI release

1. Whether any briefings, memos or other material was produced by civil servants for Ministers and/or special advisors on the Scottish Conservative publication entitled ‘Power Up Scotland’ published on 1 September 2020 here: Power-up-Scotland-Aug-2020-1.pdf (scottishconservatives.com) - please provide copies of these m...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000103705
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Scottish Government's monthly FOI performance statistics: FOI release

Are other public bodies included in the Scottish Government's monthly FOI performance statistics sent to the Scottish Information commissioner? If the answer is yes, could you please send me a list of all other public bodies included.

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000114200
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefings issued to First Minister regarding allegations against Former First Minister: FOI release

“Any briefings issued to the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, on the subject of (either in total or in part) allegations against former First Minister Alex Salmond. I would like this information from June 2019 to November 2019.”

FOI unclear 55 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000099778
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Freedom of Information response time statistics: FOI release

"Broken down monthly for the past 3 years: The number of freedom of information requests that were not responded to by the Scottish Government within 20 working days."

FOI/EIR released 100 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000111702
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Allegations against Former First Minister briefings issued to First Minister: FOI release

FOI unclear 55 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000099389
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government use of independent research agency: FOI release

"Who was the ‘independent research agency’ referred to and how much has the Scottish Government spent with this agency in this year."

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000104615
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COVID-19 Vaccine rollout external organisations: FOI release

1) For your organisations involvement in the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, please provide a list of the individuals and/or teams within the organisation responsible for the logistical or planning aspects of the rollout. 2) A list of any external organisations, companies or charities involved in the vaccine rollout a...

FOI not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.31(1)

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000119144
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

First Minister recuse from Harassment Complaints Committee interaction : FOI release

1. On what date did the First Minister recuse herself from any decision making in terms of the Scottish Government’s interaction with the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints? 2. Where was the decision first recorded and when was it first made public? 3. Please provide me with copies o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000099260
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Licence applications for the use of Aquatic Deterrent Devices on marine fish farms: EIR release

The recently issued guidance document Information Note and Frequently Asked Questions for the Operators of Finfish Farms on the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices and the Requirement for a European Protected Species Licence (http://marine.gov.scot/data/use-acoustic-deterrent-devicesadd- and-requirement-european-protecte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39 s.11(2) s.6(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2021-01-11
Reference: FOI/202000114828
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries