Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Correspondence with Petroineos: EIR release

Emails between the Scottish Government and PetroIneos, and the government and unions, and the government and the UK Government about the future of the refinery, from the last month (Sep 1 to Oct1).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-16
Reference
FOI/202400438927
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Just Transition Fund data: EIR release

Q1 - Please share the latest progress reports submitted to the Scottish Government by recipients of funding from the Just Transition Fund. Q2 - Please share the monitoring and evaluation framework for the Just Transition Fund and the reports on the Fund which have been prepared using it. Q3 - Please provide the annua...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2025-01-16
Reference
EIR/202400439312
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy and Climate Change Directorate meetings with oil and gas operators: EIR release

Since May 2024 how many meetings have civil servants within the Energy and Climate Change Directorate had with 1) Companies with investments in Oil and Gas 2) Oil and Gas operators 3) Organisations representing Oil and Gas companies, including trade associations and public relations companies -A list of all these m...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-01-16
Reference
EIR/202400439452
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

German Hydrogen Import Strategy correspondence: EIR release

Could you supply all briefings, analysis prepared for or by the Scottish Government, all minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the government, including internally, about Scotland supplying hydrogen to Germany, between August 15 2024 and September 20 2024?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-16
Reference
EIR/202400439089
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Nuclear power correspondence: EIR release

Copies of all briefings, analysis, minutes/notes from meetings and correspondence, including internal, held by the Scottish Government regarding nuclear power, from 1 August 2024 and 15 October 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-16
Reference
EIR/202400439742
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Electricity Infrastructure Consenting in Scotland consultation correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the offices of ministers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the office of the cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy regarding the consultation on Electricity Infras...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-09
Reference
EIR/202400438996
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 – 2029 publication: EIR Review

Original request: 202400436304 Can you tell me who is responsible for creating the following publication? https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2024/09/scottishnational-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-2/documents/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029/scottishnational-adapta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.53
Published
2025-01-09
Reference
FOI/202400439561 review of 202400436304
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Economic impact of nuclear energy: EIR release

1. What analysis has the Scottish Government carried out on the economic impact of existing nuclear energy in Scotland? 2. What analysis has the Scottish Government carried out on the economic impact of the potential expansion of new nuclear power stations in Scotland? 3. What analysis has the Scottish Government car...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-09
Reference
FOI/202400438548
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Savings Trust impaired debt statistics: EIR release

Information relating to the debt repayment and recovery for domestic debts in arrears for the years 2018-present in relation to loans granted via Home Energy Scotland and/or The Energy Savings Trust. Specifically, I would like to get statistics on the following information: 1. Between 2018-present, how many debts fell...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400438216
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Wood burning stove statistics: EIR release

The Scottish Government recently published the ‘Heat in Buildings: Progress Report 2024’ in it, it says there are 12,000 biomass boilers and that 'As well as biomass boilers, this includes those using a wood burning stove as their primary heating source’. 1. Would the Scottish Government be able to further break this ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.1
Published
2024-11-25
Reference
EIR/202400437326
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Seismic Array zone renewable development correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Ministry of Defence about renewable developments including solar and wind farms within the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array zone over the past three years (since 2020) including any conversations about the MoD’s noise calculating budget for the area. 2. Any corres...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400435349
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Climate Week Briefings provided to Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy: EIR release

All briefing packs provided to Gillian Martin during climate week in New York.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436030
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence on the potential buyer of Grangemouth Refinery: EIR release

(1.) The date on which this and any subsequent meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson took place, on the subject of the potential purchaser of the Grangemouth refinery. (2.) Any documentation relating to meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson on the subject of the potential...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436109
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance meetings information: EIR Review

Original request: 202400429639 A list of all internal meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since July 2023. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.10(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435268 Review of 202400429639
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Decarbonised electricity generation in Scotland: EIR release

Evidence to back up John Swinney’s statement of 20 June 2024 at FMQs, "This Government, as a result of its clear policy leadership, has successfully decarbonised electricity generation in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400437156
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to zonal pricing in the context of the electricity market: EIR release

All Scottish Government documents mentioning “zonal pricing” in the context of the electricity market, including correspondence between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers, and with external parties, from 12th May 2023 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435912
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Water Industry Commission for Scotland: EIR release

You asked for information related to WICS. All correspondence (emails, digital messages, written notes etc) between the Scottish Government (including civil servants and ministers) and the Water Industry Commission for Scotland between November 2023 and today. Can you please provide in full the resignation letter pre...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-14
Reference
FOI/202400435691
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Queries relating to the Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme: EIR release

A. How many households were helped by the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme in each financial year since and including 2016/17 and including the part year of 2024/25 B. How much money has been given to those households in each of the time periods referred to in A. C. How many applied and how many got turned down in each o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-13
Reference
FOI/202400434886
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Details of GreenPower (International) Ltd meeting: EIR release

1. Full details of the meeting held between GreenPower (International) Ltd and Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, on 23/09/2022, as outlined in the Scottish Parliament’s Lobbying Register. Please include all minutes taken, the date the meeting was set, any corresp...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-06
Reference
FOI/202400434756
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Grangemouth oil refinery communications: EIR release

Any discussions by Scottish Government officials and/or Ministers regarding a potential bidder for the Grangemouth oil refinery since (and including) 12 September 2024 (this should include, but not be limited to emails, whatsapps, texts, notes and minutes). Any conversations mentioning the MSP Michelle Thomson which ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
EIR/202400434083
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Project Willow information: EIR release

1. What are the terms of reference EY is working to as part of its role in Project Willow? This is a request for a copy of the terms of reference document. 2. What correspondence has there been between the UK government and PetroIneos/Ineos with regards to Project Willow. This is a request for copies of this correspond...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
FOI/202400435543
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from emissions: EIR release

1. Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 2. Complaints related to energy developers other than SSE and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 3. The response of the Scottish Government to the above complaints.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433416
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Response statistics for specific consultations: EIR release

1. The total number of responses to the following consultations? 2. The total number of responses from individuals to the following consultations? 3. The total number of responses from organisations to the following consultations? Firth of Clyde cod spawning closure for 2022/23 Draft Hydrogen Action Plan Consumer Sc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-29
Reference
EIR/202400433176
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021 and 2022 correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence from/to Gillian Martin regarding the content of the ministerial statement from the 19th September 2024 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021 and 2022? 2. All correspondence from/to Gillian Martin regarding the discovery of the factual errors regarding emission reductions targets and peatland figures th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432944
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change