Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

11,099releases indexed
19,072attachments found
28.7avg calendar days
4,403partially withheld
2023-10-02oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,403 unclear 3,109 not held 1,663 released 816 already published 409 cost limit 376 clarification 166 withheld 123 transferred 34

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2824 s.20 2437 s.34(1) 2118 s.39(2) 1920 s.30 1721 s.17(1) 1465 s.25(1) 1326 s.10(4) 1159 s.11(2) 933 s.29(1) 703 s.2 586 s.6(1) 478

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 743 releases · 28.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 632 releases · 29.1 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 437 releases · 29.3 avg days Marine Directorate 406 releases · 26.4 avg days Population Health Directorate 404 releases · 25.8 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 354 releases · 34.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 334 releases · 41.5 avg days People Directorate 332 releases · 23.9 avg days
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Correspondence regarding the establishment of a new National Park, swimming pool funding and Edinburgh Airport: FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings and minutes from meetings, regarding the establishment of a new National Park, between January 1 2024 and the date of this FOI. Could you supply any cost/benefit analysis written up for the establishment of a new nation...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400403942
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023: EIR Review

Original request 202300381672 1. All correspondence, sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen and/or HM the King, including the monarch's legal representatives, regarding the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 and the application of crown consent to that bill in line wi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.1 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-12
Reference
EIR/202400392273 Review of 202300381672
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Mobilising Private Investment in Natural Capital: EIR Review

Original request (202400396323) Please could the Scottish Government provide: Q1: The tender documents for this report. Q2: The price stated in the tender document that the Scottish Government was willing to pay for the report to the organisation(s) awarded the contract. Q3: The actual amount paid for to the Financ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
EIR/202400401391 Review of 202400396323
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Haddington Flood Protection Scheme: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the following with regards to the Haddington Flood Protection Scheme since 2015 to today’s date. East Lothian Council Jacobs CPE Engineering Connor Price

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400400005
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Deposit Return Scheme and agreement with BIFFA plc: EIR release

All notes, memos, submissions or documents passing between officials and Ministers in relation to the decision not to proceed with the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland. And all documents relating to any security assurance or other form of comfort provided by the Scottish Government to BIFFA plc. (or the company or co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400407353
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meetings: EIR release

1. All communications that the Scottish Government has had with the Government of Ireland over the launch of its Deposit Return Scheme on 1 February 2024. 2. All communications that the Scottish Government has had with retail providers over the impact of products marked with the Government of Ireland’s ‘Re-Turn’ logo ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400408964
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit return scheme data: EIR release

1. How much money in total has been spent on a deposit return scheme for Scotland overall up to the date of this FOI, with a breakdown of these costs? 2. All discussions held with the UK Government, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes from meetings and notes, regarding the UK-wide deposit return schem...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202300391068
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Storm Babet, Storm Gerrit and the Horizon Post Office scandal: EIR release

1. All correspondence sent and received by Scottish Government, including internal, notes, briefings and minutes from meetings, about the plans for a vape ban in Scotland, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence sent and received by Scottish Government, including internal, notes, brief...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.12 s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 4 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
EIR/202400394943
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Information regarding bathing water status: EIR release

All correspondence from / to Scottish Government officials, SEPA, Scottish Water and council related to bathing waters status. confirmation how Scotland water quality regulations compare to rest of UK and Europe about bathing waters including rivers with any correspondence about it to/ from. confirmation if any additio...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 221 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-08-26
Reference
FOI-202200313008
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Park status for Largo Bay: EIR release

Can you please provide the following information regarding applications for new National Park status. E-mails and Application Forms submitted in support of a nomination for Largo Bay and it's desire to be considered for National Park Status. ref: https://www.gov.scot/news/new-national-parks-in-scotland/.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400396320
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of New National Park: EIR release

I understand the Scottish Government is currently searching for Scotland’s next National Park. Five areas in running to be Scotland's next national park amid farmer concern - FarmingUK News. Can you tell me what the cost of this exercise has been to date. This would include all costs related to admin, staffing etc, and...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-05-03
Reference
EIR/202400406935
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Waste Management and Recycling Spending: EIR release

1. How much money the Scottish Government spends on contracts relating to waste management and recycling of waste produced by the Scottish Government, broken down year-by-year since 2011? 2. How much funding Scottish Government provides to local authorities to manage waste and recycling, broken down year-by-year since ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2024-05-03
Reference
FOI/202400405847
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Digital waste tracking: EIR release

“How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into mandatory digital waste tracking over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on”? “How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on mandatory digital waste tra...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2024-02-26
Reference
EIR/202300387195
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

1. ‘Was any investigation launched into who leaked the C&C Group Tennents letter about the DRS to the Daily Record and if so, what was the outcome? If not, why not? 2. Is there any review ongoing in the civil service about the deposit return scheme failure? 3. Has the Scottish Government set aside any money for potenti...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-22
Reference
FOI/202300374147
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wildlife crime investigations: EIR release

Information as to all monies paid to Scottish SPCA from Scottish Government or Scottish Government agencies to assist wildlife crime investigations operations over the past 10 years and what these monies were paid out for. Information on all sums paid by Scottish Government or Scottish Government agencies to RSPB Scotl...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-02-07
Reference
202300354427
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forensic report concerning toxins found poisoned bait and lapwing: EIR release

Concerns about reports of a poisoned red kite in Dava Grouse Moor outside Cairngorms National Park. You also requested the following under the relevant Freedom of Information legislation; a copy of the forensic report(s) concerning the toxins found in both carcasses; and a copy of any report(s) submitted to the PF re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202200334238
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

RAF bases: EIR release

"...I understand there was a report published in 2016 detailing the investigation at former RAF Kinloss which declared the nuclear contamination not a threat to public safety. However, I can not find any reports on investigations surrounding: RAF Base in Machrihanish RAF Base in Argyll Aviation repair centre in Perth ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300365710
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme correspondence and legal preparations: EIR release

1. Is the Scottish Government preparing for lawsuits from businesses due to the deposit return scheme being delayed? If so, how are they preparing; if not, why? 2. Lorna Slater has repeatedly stated that the DRS is "cost neutral" could you supply the evidence to go with this? 3. All correspondence between businesses ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300352797
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2017 review of vehicle idling/roadside vehicle emissions testing: EIR release

A copy of a report and any other documents which were produced as a result of a review of vehicle idling/roadside vehicle emissions testing. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300357359
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rural Energy Consumers Working Group: EIR release

“For the following working groups: A. Rural Energy Consumers Working Group B. SEAB: The Scottish Energy Advisory Board C. Scottish Taskforce Green & Sustainable Financial Services D. Oil and Gas and Energy Transition SLG What was the date of formation of these groups? Who is a member of these groups? What is the cost...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.10(5)
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
FOI/202300381311
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme impact of delays: EIR release

“All information about whether ministers considered the impact advance payments would have on registered drinks producers before announcing the deposit return scheme delay. Could you supply all documentation showing discussions about this?” “On April 26, Patrick Harvie told Good Morning Scotland that Lorna Slater "reco...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300356659
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government Energy related working groups: EIR release

For the following working groups: A. Non-domestic energy consumers working group B. Onshore Wind Strategic Leadership Group C. Offshore Renewables Short Life Working Group D. Renewables Export Plan Delivery Group 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member of these group? 3. What is the cost...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1)
Published
2023-12-15
Reference
EIR/202300381310
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish government and Local Government Strategic Steering Group on Circular Economy and Waste: EIR release

1. What was the date of formation of the Joint Scottish government and Local Government Strategic Steering Group on Circular Economy and Waste? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300379428
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between Professor Alan Werrity and Scottish ministers: EIR release

Copies of the agenda, briefing notes, presentations, minutes and any subsequent correspondence relating by to the meeting between Professor Alan Werrity and Scottish ministers and officials on 7 January 2020. Please also confirm if there has been any correspondence between Professor Alan Werrity with Scottish Ministers...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300344752
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) Private Investment in Natural Capital (PINC) Working Group: EIR release

1. "What was the date of formation of the National Strategy for Economic Trans Private Investment in Natural Capital Working Group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumera...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300379433
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector