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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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

Total spending on the proposed Heat in Buildings Bill: FOI release

Please confirm total spending on the proposed Heat in Buildings Bill in each year during the current session of the Scottish Parliament beginning in 2021. Please include details of all spending on the public consultation launched in November 2023 and the analysis of responses.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500494499
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

Offshore Energy Skills Passport correspondence: EIR release

I would like to request the following information for the period of 01/04/2024 to now: All notes, briefings, agendas, minutes, slides and/or attendance lists of all meetings relating to the Offshore Energy Skills Passport

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
EIR/202500489031
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Reporting Discrepancy and Grant Claim Submissions by Advice Direct Scotland: FOI release

1. Please provide the specific sections or wording from the Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) grant agreement, schedules, or any guidance notes that define “eligible outputs” and “contacts” for the purpose of grant reporting and claims. 2. For clarity, can you confirm whether the contact volumes reported by ADS and used fo...

FOI released 100 score 8 working days correspondence briefings s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500486783
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme Progress Report: EIR release

1. may I ask if the Scottish Govt have also decided what specific data/reporting is need to later evidence that an establishment which secured a grant etc., later achieved net zero. 2. I am aware utility suppliers' bills could confirm things but perhaps the Scottish Govt have set up some kind of online database where ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
EIR/202500490527
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy meeting held regarding opposition to wind farms: EIR release

How many meetings has Gillian Martin held with campaigners/campaign groups against pylons, and campaigners/campaign groups against wind farms, in the last two years? Could you supply a list of requests made to Ms Martin and or/her office for meetings by these campaign groups in the same time frame?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500489409
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Reporting discrepancy and grant claim submissions by Advice Direct Scotland: FOI release

Following on from my response of 10 October 2025 (ref 202500486783) you requested: Any section of the Energy & Post grant agreement, schedules, or related guidance that explains how the “< 5 % abandonment-rate” or “80 % answered within 60 seconds" and such KPIs are measured, reported, or audited by the Scottish Govern...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488917
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Emerging Energy Technologies Fund spend: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the £80m promised by the Scottish Government to the Acorn Project, from the last three months? How much of this has actually been ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
EIR/202500489701
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change

Coal mining activity in Scotland: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence held and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis about new coal mines being created, from the last three months.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489421
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Payments made to Pennington Choices: FOI release

The details of all payments made by the Scottish Government or associated companies in relation to a company Pennington Choices for the financial year 2023 – 2024.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500488136
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government briefings regarding nuclear power jobs: EIR release

All briefings for answering the topical question on nuclear power jobs at Scottish Parliament on 16 September.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
EIR/202500486696
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Payments made to Pennington Choices Ltd: FOI release

Details of all payments made by Scottish Government or associated companies in relation to a company Pennington Choices for the financial year 2024 – 2025.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500491849
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Safety of battery energy storage facilities correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Minister for Victims and Community Safety and the office of the First Minister regarding the safety of battery energy storage facilities. Information should include but n...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
EIR/202500487032
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meeting between Deputy First Minister and the INEOS UK O&P CEO: FOI release

Regarding the meeting between the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, and the INEOS UK O&P CEO, Stuart Collings, on 22nd August 2025, I request: 1. A copy of the briefing pack prepared for the Deputy First Minister in advance of this meeting. 2. A copy of the minutes from this meeting. 3. Any communication (includin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500485198
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector