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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164 matching releases

Climate change: FOI release

The results of the work taken by BMG Research in regards to a representative survey of the Scottish public on different aspects of their engagement with, and understanding of, climate change and climate policy.

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-22
Reference
FOI/202200314193
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotland's energy supplies and the impact of moving away from fossil fuels to more green sources of energy: EIR release

Please answer the following questions: 1. What assessments has the Scottish government made for the need of nuclear, oil and gas supplies between now and 2050? 2. Has the Scottish government factored into those assessments the effect of Independence? 3. Have these assessments looked at the likely cost of energy to c...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2
Published
2022-07-26
Reference
FOI/202200287032
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme: FOI release

For the number of completed oil boiler, LPG boiler and heat pump installations and repairs through the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme, for the period (i) 01/09/2020 to 01/04/2021, and (ii) 01/09/2021 to 01/04/2022, broken down by (i) type of heating system, and (ii) installation and repair.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2022-06-28
Reference
FOI/202200303548
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Details of Scottish Government official presence at the COP26 conference: FOI Review

1) What are the plans for the Scottish Government's official presence at the COP26? By this I mean the location, duration, and physical staff presence? 2) Please provide the overall financial cost of the Scottish Government's official presence at COP26. 2a) This should include the cost of hiring any venue as part of th...

FOI unclear 50 score 161 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100247693 Review of 202100241108
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Directorate consultancy fees: FOI release

Consultancy fees - Energy Directorate only Please can you state the amount paid in fees to the following companies in the fiscal years 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/2019, 2019/20 and 2020/21 by project, naming and giving the purpose of each project. Deloitte Teneo Grant Thornton Ernst & Young KPMG PwC BDO Johnston Carmichael

FOI unclear 75 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100262408
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish cluster of carbon capture and utilisation (CCUS) sites: EIR release

1. Between July 14th and October 14th how many correspondences were made between the Scottish Government, or Scottish Government Ministers, or Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries, or the Deputy First Minister with BEIS Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng in relation to a Scottish cluster of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100262134
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Scams Prevention Partnership: FOI release

Information relating to the loan process for Home Energy Scotland. 1. The attendees of the first meeting of the Scottish Scams Prevention Partnership that took place in autumn 2021. 2. Any funding that has been given to the Scottish Scams Prevention Partnership for 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26. 3. Any...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200274101
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Directorate consultancy fees: FOI Review

Please provide the amount paid in fees to the following companies in the fiscal years 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/2019, 2019/20 and 2020/21 by project (naming each project): Deloitte Teneo Grant Thornton Ernst & Young KPMG PwC BDO Johnston Carmichael

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200273451 Review of 202100262408
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Renewable heat scheme for homeowners: FOI release

How much of the £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable systems in their homes, made available in November 2020, was claimed by householders, and how much has already been granted or made available.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100265811
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Housing, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the proposed Cambo oilfield: EIR release

All internal correspondence on the proposed Cambo oilfield. Please include all emails, letters, call logs and minutes of any meetings which have been held. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government on the proposed Cambo oilfield. Please include all emails, letters, call logs and minutes of an...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100229975
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) Scotland Act 1998 subsection: FOI release

Confirmation of under exactly which section/subsection of schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998 the Scottish Government believes CCS to be a reserved matter.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100253888
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding provided to Climate Action Strathaven: FOI release

How much money has been granted from government bodies to Climate Action Strathaven and for a breakdown of each grant, and the reason given for the purpose of such grant.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2021-12-14
Reference
FOI/202100251797
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Costs relating to the public energy company as a service project: FOI release

The breakdown of the costs and the dates spent of the £517,876.10 inc vat relating to the public energy company/heat as a service project.

FOI unclear 75 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100238413
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Public energy company meetings timelines and costs breakdown: EIR release

Further to the recent announcement by the First Minister regarding the termination or cessation of this particular company, and following in from her 2017 announcement that this was to be set up might I request information as to exactly what stage the Scottish Government were at. Whether it be planning or consultation....

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100242593
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding the leakage of sewage since July 2021: EIR release

1) Please provide any external communications between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency or Scottish Water regarding the leakage of sewage since July 2021. 2) Please provide any internal communications regarding the leakage of sewage since July 2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(4) s.14(4)
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100241655
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Policies and costs to support Just Transition: FOI release

A list all of the policies (and the total amount spent on each policy) in the following Scottish Budgets which are considered to be targeted at supporting the Just Transition: 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100245512
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Cost projections for security at COP26 climate change conference: FOI release

"The total cost projections for security that to include policing and private security measures being paid for by the Scottish Government."

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100241057
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Additional funding provided to public bodies due to COP26 conference: FOI release

1. For each of the following agencies and other Scottish Government-funded public bodies, how much funding is being provided to each agency as per the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the Scottish Government and Cabinet Office for additional costs incurred because of COP26. 1a. The agencies/public bodie...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241103
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details of Scottish Government official presence at the COP26 conference: FOI release

1. What are the plans for the Scottish Government's official presence at the COP26? By this I mean the location, duration, and physical staff presence? 2. Please provide the overall financial cost of the Scottish Government's official presence at COP26. 2a. This should include the cost of hiring any venue as part of th...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241108
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Parliamentary statement by former Minister for Energy, Connectivity and Islands: EIR release

In reference to matters detailed in the 2019 Parliamentary statement made by Mr Paul Wheelhouse MSP, wherein he stated the Scottish Government’s final policy position was not to support development of unconventional oil and gas. Can you provide the following information: 1. What was the basis of the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100236426
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Graphene technology and Fluoride in drinking water treatment: FOI release

1. Does this Graphene contract apply to Scottish Water, and if so, what is the start date for the filters? 2. Does Scottish Water currently use any filters containing Graphene? 3. Are there any plans to use Graphene filters at a future date? 4. Is Fluoride added to any water supply in Scotland? 5. Are there any plans t...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.33
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100240242
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Payments received from onshore windfarms: FOI release

How much money, since the beginning of the financial year 2013/14, the Scottish Government and its associated arms length organisations has received in payments from the developers of onshore windfarms. You specified that the payments that you would like details of are ones made by the developers in relation to the fol...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.36
Published
2021-10-08
Reference
FOI/202100227704
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Discussion held with UK Government regarding Cambo oil field: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish and UK government relating to the new Cambo Oil Field. This should include emails, letters, minutes of meetings, consultation responses and any other documents related to the proposed project.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100226595
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Minutes of meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle: EIR release

Full minutes of the meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100225719
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector