Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Offshore Oil & Gas licensing: EIR release

"Please provide details of the steps included in the Scottish Government proposed assessment including, the assessment methodology, how long the assessment would take? Who would undertake the assessment and what criteria would be used to determine whether it met the 'journey to NetZero' conditions that he mentioned.".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-22
Reference
EIR/202400419849
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister's visit to the Acorn Project and Peterhead Port: EIR release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, briefing notes and correspondence held relating to John Swinney's visit to the Acorn Project and Peterhead port on Monday July 22?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-21
Reference
EIR/202400429343
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and John Alexander correspondence: FOI release

Details under the Freedom of Information Act of all meetings and telephone calls together with Whatsapp chats between Gillian Martin, acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and John Alexander, now SSEN and previously SNP Councillor and leader of Dundee City Council. Dates between 12/09/2023 and 12/09/2024.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400431738
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of buildings under Heat in Buildings Programme: EIR Review

Original request - 202400424775 Clarity on figures provided in a previous EIR release on 29th July (ref 202400421303) and advice provided to Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on the rules, terms and conditions of the Green Public Sector Estates Decarbonisation Sc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400429963 Review of 202400424775
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contract between Glendevon Energy and CARES/Local Energy Scotland: EIR Review

Original request - 202400413233 Contract document between Glendevon Energy and CARES/Local Energy Scotland for the provision of loan funding to facilitate the development of a Hydro Scheme at Loch a’ Bhraoin, Garve, IV23 2QN. I do not have the date of the contract but a planning application for the scheme was lodged w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-10-14
Reference
EIR/202400424306 review of 202400413233
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance meetings information: EIR release

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 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-11
Reference
EIR/202400429639
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance external meetings information: EIR release

A list of all external 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.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
EIR/202400429352
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Successful applications for the Just Transition Fund: EIR release

Copies of the successful applications for funding under the Just Transition Fund.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
EIR/202400431972
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Could you tell me when the new Guidance is due to be published? I am aware it has been finalised but has not yet been published. Can you tell me what is taking so long and why it is being kept secret? Can you supply a copy of the "Invitation to Tender" for the job of producing the new Guidance, including the "Scope o...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
EIR/202400428725
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Briefings and Analysis on Nuclear Power: EIR release

Could you supply all briefings and analysis held by the Scottish Government on nuclear power in the last six months?

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400429545
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Current contractual obligations with Warmworks: EIR release

The current contractual obligations with Scottish Government and Warmworks, Under the Warmer Homes Scotland initiative including the: Term of the contract Value of Contract Details of the procurement procedure to award the contract What due diligence was done on the appointment of the partners involved From The perio...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
EIR/202400427766
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Evidence and advice on wood burning stoves: EIR release

Can you please let me see what evidence you have that wood stoves actually are pollutants and what the problem is about them and what data basis your conclusions that they are so dreadful that they must be banned. Can you please, accept this as an FOI request under FOI law 2002 and the EIR regulations 2004 to see all ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400423476
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Progress Report information: EIR release

1. The above said report states that: “During 2022 2023, the Scottish Central Government Energy Efficiency Grant Scheme has made awards of £30Million to 33 projects across publicly owned buildings for retrofit heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects, and £18Million to 10 projects this financial year ( as of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
EIR/202400422000
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Strategy information: EIR release

May I please see all documents relating to your and other senior officials consideration of these other schemes (apart from the 3 mentioned by me) out of the 12 mentioned in the Scottish Government reportage. Can I also ask why you did not seek to prevent this scheme from operating in this way, which surely breaches t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
EIR/202400424956
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications: EIR release

1) How many Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications have been received for the installation of air source heat pumps since the launch of the scheme? 2) How many Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications have been awarded for the installation of air source heat pumps since the launch of the scheme? 3) ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) s.6
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400424809
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Hill of Fare Wind Farm application (ECU00004592): EIR release

The following information, in relation to the Hill of Fare Wind Farm application (ECU00004592): 1. How many representations have been received by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) by 2 August 2024? 2. Of these, how many representations have been received from members of the public and community organisations? 3. Of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400425006
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme official decision document: EIR Review

Original Request 202400422514 “The official decision document detailing what is included in the scheme. I specifically request an official document outlining the decision made by the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliament, duly signed by the appropriate authorities.”

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-26
Reference
EIR/202400422514 Review of 202400419383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

ClimateXChange report regarding green hydrogen production and international competitiveness: EIR release

In January 2024, ClimateXChange published a report - Green hydrogen production and international competitiveness - which was commissioned at the request of the Scottish Government. It can be found here: https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/green-hydrogen-production-and-international-competitiveness/ Please provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
EIR/202400423111
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deputy First Minister, Kevin Stewart MSP and Dick Winchester correspondence: FOI release

Any notes or minutes of a meeting between Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, and Dick Winchester, which took place on 16th July 2024. Please also provide all correspondence between Dick Winchester and the Deputy First Minister (and/or her office) from 8th May 2024 - date. Finally, please provide all correspondence b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400423241
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Energy Efficient Scotland Area Based Schemes budget allocation: EIR release

The latest information for FY2022-23, regarding the following. 1. The budget allocation per area/local authority for area based scheme activity in 2022/23. 2. How much of those budgets was an accrual of agreed budget from 2021/22 per local authority area. 3. The level of accrual of budget allocated for 2022/23 carri...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.6(1)
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
EIR/202400423930
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Translations and/or briefing documents on Germany’s Hydrogen Import Strategy: EIR release

Please provide any translations and/or briefing documents prepared by the Scottish Government on Germany’s Hydrogen Import Strategy, published in July 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
EIR/202400424931
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communication with Scottish Water: EIR release

All communications between Scottish Government and Scottish Water representatives related to pay and the public sector pay policy, including but not limited to emails, minutes, conversations or discussions, between January 2023 and July 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
EIR/202400422424
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of buildings under Heat in Buildings Programme: EIR release

Clarity on figures provided in a previous EIR release on 29th July (ref 202400421303) and advice provided to Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on the rules, terms and conditions of the Green Public Sector Estates Decarbonisation Scheme (GPSEDS). You also asked for...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400424775
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants meetings with industry of Heat in Buildings: EIR release

The minutes of the meetings Patrick Harvie had with industry regarding heat in buildings. That he referenced in response to Brian Whittle’s general question on the 21 March 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
EIR/202400405761
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence with Equnior and MSP Norway trip: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence between Michael Matheson MSP and Equnior during the months of May 2022 and March 2023. 2. Briefings and records associated with Michael Matheson MSP's trip to Norway in May 2022 including the 'Energy Transition Summit, Kristiansand' (As referenced on the FOI request response, page 22*)....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400410492
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, International, +1 more … Public sector