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

Information relating to a registered farm holding available to the public: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for 1. Can you tell me what, if any, information relating to a registered farm holding is available to the public? 2. Any information as to the exact use of specific land and it's chronology.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-19
Reference: FoI/19/01586
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Street lighting policy: EIR release

“I would like to know what your street lighting policy is.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FOI/19/01762
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen cost per section and supplier: EIR release

In relation to the A96 Dualling Inverness to Aberdeen how much money has been spent on the project whilst it has been live, for each of the sections and the supplier(s) who own that section upgrade. For the following suppliers:-  AAJV  Mott MacDonald/Sweco,  Jacobs/Fairhurst

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FOI/19/01710
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Safer drug consumption room correspondence with UK Home Office: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence (including letters and emails) from the past two years between Scottish Government ministers / officials and the UK Home Office on the subject of a safer consumption facility/drug consumption room) in Glasgow.

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

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FOI/19/01755
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) staff car park questions: FOI release

You asked for: The number of car parking spaces you have for your employees at all your properties, and the location of said properties. If your employees have completed a staff travel survey which includes questions on the method of transport used to get to their place of work, and if so, when. If yes to Q2, what per...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FoI/19/01785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Civil Service Code - "outside of work and in dealings with one another": FOI release

You asked for : I wonder if you would be able to clarify when the Code applies "outside of work, and in dealings with one another…” does that mean it applies outside of work, but while a person is carrying out their role as a civil servant? For example, if a civil servant were at home but “on-call” for work-related mat...

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FoI/19/01886
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Server and Infrastructure Maintenance Framework Tender: FOI release

The following responses from the winning bidder for the Server and Infrastructure Maintenance Framework tender. Questions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2 and 2.3

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.4 s.8 s.17 s.21 s.32 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FOI/19/01750
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

LSCMI Risk Assessment tool license total and cost: FOI release

You asked the annual cost of the LSCMI Risk Assessment tool license and the total number of LSCMI’s assessments completed by Scottish Local Authorities from January to December 2018, including the average cost per assessment.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FOI/19/01869
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Moving Forward: Making Changes (MF:MC) Treatment Programme criteria: FOI release

In regards to the Moving Forward: Making Changes (MF: MC) Treatment Programme for sex offenders: 1 . If a prisoner is near the end of their tariff time and near their parole date, are they able to do the MFMC course in the community?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FOI/19/01870
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Energy Efficient Scotland: Transition Programme breakdown by local authority: FOI release

A breakdown of spend £54.5 million pledged to help tackle fuel poverty and reduce greenhouse gas emissions announced in 2018. This information broken down by spend per Scottish parliamentary region

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

Published: 2019-08-15
Reference: FOI/19/01775
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) correspondence and future structure: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) Documentation outlining plans for the future structure and funding of the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme Timeframe: since September 2018...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-08-15
Reference: FOI/19/01661
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) minutes: FOI release

You asked for: Minutes of meetings where the LFASS scheme was discussed by Scottish Government officials.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-08-15
Reference: FOI/19/01662
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Future plans and farm payment model - post Brexit: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to a plan outlining a future farm payment model post-Brexit Documentation outlining plans for a future farm payment model post Brexit Timeframe: since September 2018. FOI/19-01664: Documentation outlining ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-08-15
Reference: FOI/19/01663
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower questions: EIR release

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower. I refer to your letter, dated 8th July, 2019. I have amended my original request and have reduced the area of road that I would like you provide information regarding and as you requested, I have also reduced the date range. I would be grateful if you please provide t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-08-15
Reference: FOI/19/01823
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Trunk roads repair details in Angus: EIR release

You asked for: How much has been spent on repairing trunk roads in each local authority area in each of the past three years. How many repair works have been carried out on trunk roads in each local authority area in each of the past three years? What was the average length of time taken to complete repair work acro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2019-08-15
Reference: FOI/19/01721
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Delay to R100 airship - Correspondence with Paul Wheelhouse: FOI release

You asked for “Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) (a) received and (b) sent by Paul Wheelhouse regarding the delay to R100”.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-14
Reference: FOI/19/01680
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's trip to Harrogate costs: FOI release

You asked for cost of travel, accomodation, meals, security, staff support with regards to the First Minister's trip to Harrogate which will be borne by the taxpayer.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2019-08-14
Reference: FOI/201900002759
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Delay to R100 airship - Correspondence with Kate Forbes: FOI release

You asked for “Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) (a) received and (b) sent by Kate Forbes regarding the delay to R100”.

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-14
Reference: FOI/19/01678
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Edinburgh Airport correspondence with Scottish Government: FOI release

Please provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Edinburgh Airport in May and June 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-14
Reference: FOI/19/01712
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

South West Scotland Strategic Transport Review 2019: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Aecom LTD, in relation to the South West Scotland Strategic Transport Review in 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-14
Reference: FOI/19/01459
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Any restrictions imposed on Scottish Opera core funding: FOI release

Whether the Scottish Government imposes any restrictions on how the core funding provided to the Scottish Opera as a National Performing Company is spent and if it has the freedom to choose how it spends the money.

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.5

Published: 2019-08-14
Reference: FOI/19/01917
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls questions: FOI release

You asked: 1. What was the process for selecting members of the Advisory Council? 2. How many Circle members are there currently? Can you provide a breakdown by sex, age and ethnicity? 3. How many responses have there been to each of the Monthly Spotlight topics since June 2018? Please provide a number for each topi...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.5

Published: 2019-08-13
Reference: FOI/19/01763
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route snagging: EIR release

• All reported snagging on AWPR, broken down by type • A timetable for completion of snagging work • The projected cost of snagging works

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

Published: 2019-08-13
Reference: FOI/19/01701
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Loan to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited: FOI appeal

All information held regarding the loan of £30 million made by the Scottish Government in June 2018 to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited, including but not limited to: 1. All minutes and notes of meetings held between FME Limited and the Scottish Government. 2. The loan agreement including interest terms and basis ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 129 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.25(1) 36 attachments

Published: 2019-08-13
Reference: FOI/18/01835
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Prison Service coresspondence regarding in-cell phones: FOI release

You asked for any and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Prison Service, over the last 18 months (since January 2018), regarding in-cell phones for inmates.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-13
Reference: FOI/201900002719
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector