Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

8,100releases indexed
12,778attachments found
26.3avg calendar days
3,233partially withheld
2024-04-15oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,233 unclear 2,138 not held 1,271 released 577 already published 335 cost limit 300 clarification 127 withheld 93 transferred 26

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2197 s.20 1678 s.34(1) 1655 s.39(2) 1422 s.30 1343 s.17(1) 1138 s.25(1) 1033 s.10(4) 875 s.11(2) 707 s.29(1) 577 s.2 501 s.3 379

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 535 releases · 27.5 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 486 releases · 27.5 avg days Population Health Directorate 333 releases · 25.2 avg days Marine Directorate 321 releases · 26.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 311 releases · 25.6 avg days People Directorate 268 releases · 24.4 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 247 releases · 31.4 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 221 releases · 24.0 avg days
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Correspondence regarding the Mosmorran Just Transition plan: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Mosmorran Just Transition plan, from the last three months? What is the current status of this plan? Mairi McAllan announced in April 2024 that t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495534
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the closure of Mossmorran: EIR release

You asked for "Under FOISA, please provide copies of any recorded correspondence to or from Ministers concerning the closure of Mossmorran from 10 November 2025 to the present. This includes emails, letters, briefings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government systems."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)(3) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
EIR/202500496262
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and her advisors regarding ExxonMobil's plant at Mossmorran: EIR release

“Please provide all correspondence between Gillian Martin and her advisors regarding ExxonMobil's plant at Mossmorran prior to the announcement on 18 November that the plant would close.’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)E s.10(5) s.11 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500495062
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Details of the notification that ExxonMobil planned to close the Mossmorran Industrial Complex: EIR release

Date and time the Scottish Government and its Ministers were informed that ExxonMobil planned to close the Mossmorran Industrial Complex. Further to that, I would like to know whether Scottish Government Ministers or officials had been informed at any time in the last three years by representatives of the company of it...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
EIR/202500494411
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Wind turbine and wind farm data: EIR release

How many wind turbines are currently (a) built and (b) operational in Scotland? How many wind farms are there in Scotland?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6(1)
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
EIR/202500494482
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Moray FLOW-Project correspondence: EIR release

(1) Any correspondence sent to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project. (2) Any correspondent sent from or within the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project. (3) Any correspondence sent to the Energy and Climate Change Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
EIR/202500494388
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Data for programmes intended to support improvements in home energy performance: EIR release

1. For each programme listed below please provide the following data for the years 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 (or up to latest full year for which data is available): What was total actual spend for each programme? What was the allocated spend for each programme? How many households were improved in each programme? Wha...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
EIR/202500494158
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scotland’s Carbon Budgets correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and the Climate Change Committee regarding Scotland’s Carbon Budgets. Information should include but not be limited to a deta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
EIR/202500493411
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Oil and gas industry documentation: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about job losses in the oil and gas industry, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Gove...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 s.7 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
EIR/202500493600
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Just Transition Plan for Mossmorran: EIR release

1. Any documents, reports, briefings, or papers produced by, or commissioned by, the Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers relating to a just transition plan for Mossmorran following the commitment in April 2024 to deliver a Just Transition Plan for Mossmorran; 2. Any internal Scottish Government communications (...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
EIR/202500494791
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information on the ExxonMobil sale of the Fife Ethylene Plant: EIR release

I would like to know whether the Scottish Government had previously been informed by Exxon Mobil or any other third party of those efforts to find a buyer for the site. If so, on what date and by whom was this communicated to the Scottish Government. Further, if it had been previously aware of these efforts, please det...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
EIR/202500494476
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Just Transition Plan for Mossmorran: EIR release

"In answer to a written Parliamentary Question (ref: S6W-27249), Gillian Martin MSP stated that: The Scottish Government has committed to developing a Just Transition Plan for the Mossmorran industrial complex, work will commence in early 2025. 1) How many meetings has Gillian Martin MSP had with (a) Scottish Governme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
EIR/202500494401
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Highland Council and Scottish Government correspondence on S36/S37 applications deadlines: EIR release

“Under the FOI Act, I request copies of any correspondence between the Highland Council and Scottish Government (including Scottish Ministers and the Energy Consents Unit) relating to consultation deadlines for S36 and S37 applications under the Electricity Act 1989 since 1st April 2025. This should include, but is not...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500490764
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Offshore energy safety documentation: EIR release

All internal documents including notes, briefings, agendas, minutes, slides and/or attendance lists of all meetings held about offshore energy safety from 01/01/2024. Additionally, could you please provide the number of health and safety incidents reported to Ministers at each wind farm (both offshore and onshore). Pl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
EIR/202500492895
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Gateway review of the Heat in Buildings Future Service Provision project information: EIR release

Any information relating to the gateway review of the Heat in Buildings Future Service Provision project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(3) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
EIR/202500494079
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and Executive Committee of Petrofac: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and the Executive Committee of Petrofac. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed timeline (with dates) of any contact between these ind...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500491952
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Energy Profits Levy: EIR release

I would like to request the following information for the period of 01/04/2024 [edited to 01/01/2024]to now [request – 10/11/2025]: All internal documents include notes, briefings, agendas, minutes, slides and/or attendance lists of all meetings held between representatives of OEUK and ministers and/or officials of th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492888
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

List of all successful applicants to the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund, Checkpoint 10: EIR release

A complete list of all successful applicants to the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund Checkpoint 10 for the year 2025. For each successful applicant, please provide: Organisation name Project location Funding amount awarded Brief description of the project scope (e.g., technologies installed or measures implemented) ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492465
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Flat roof insulation criteria and compliance (Warmer Homes Scotland): EIR release

Copies of any documents, guidance, technical standards, or assessment criteria used to determine the suitability of properties for flat roof insulation under the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme. This request includes, but is not limited to: Any written criteria, policies, or decision matrices used to establish when flat ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491714
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Kyllachy Wind farm the GET modelling paper: EIR release

“The GET modelling paper referred to in Kyllachy Wind Farm - Appendix 11.2 (Fielding 2025). Would you be able to upload it and also email me a copy please?”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500492481
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Energy standing charges: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, about energy standing charges, from the last month?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500490906
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding SSEN’s Kintore to Tealing Overhead Line: EIR release

I request copies of all correspondence and information relating to meetings between: the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy or any other Scottish Government minister or official (including officials within the Energy Consents Unit and any other relevant Scottish Government directorate) and the Chief Execu...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.37 s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-27
Reference
EIR/202500496928
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the fund for Carbon Capture as part of the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energy Technologies Fund: EIR release

All correspondence received by or communicated from any of the Scottish Ministers, or their special advisors, from January 1 2025 to June 1 2025, relating to the £80m fund for Carbon Capture as part of the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energy Technologies Fund.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-27
Reference
FOI/202500490116
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy meetings with energy companies: EIR release

1. Since 1 April 2025 to 12 November 2025, on how many occasions have the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy or her officials met with SSEN, Scottish Power, or any other company involved in the transmission or distribution of electricity in Scotland (please specify). 2. Please provide any minutes from the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-27
Reference
EIR/202500493395
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Area Based Schemes Guidance: EIR release

Copy of your latest Area Based Schemes Guidance please. The only one available on your website is the Area Based Schemes Guidance 2022-2023. In the 2022 document you also say that "the ABS team will commission at least one independent QA inspection of every Area Based Scheme in Scotland (all 32 councils)." - can you s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.12(5) 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500489302
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector