Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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126 matching releases

Sale of land at Glencrispesdale Estate: EIR release

How much was sum of the sale of land at Glencrispesdale Estate to the RSPB from NatureScot? Are there minutes of meetings prior to the sale, with key stakeholders involved in the sale, including NatureScot and RSPB? Is there documentation outlining if the estate was to be sold on the open market or if a private buyer h...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-01-05
Reference
FOI/202200315650
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Information on the Scottish Energy statistics hub: EIR release

You asked for 3 distinct requests in relation to the Scottish energy statistics hub index, asking for: 1) The amount of waste incinerated between 2010-2020 in Scottish incinerators. 2) The amount of energy exported from Scottish incinerators. 3) The CO2 emissions from Scottish incinerators.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3
Published
2022-05-18
Reference
FOI/202200294973
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence with CPE Consultancy (or Conor Price Engineering Limited) pertaining to the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme. A list of any associated documents (including but not limited to maps, data, reports) which relate to the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-30
Reference
FOI/202200276269
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Agreement between Scottish Government and State Government of California: EIR release

an agreement signed this week by Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary in Scottish Government and Eleni Kounalakis on behalf of the State Government of California at COP 26 in Glasgow, ‘to protect biodiversity’. The information I request is: A copy of the agreement The tangible benefits expected to accrue to the signator...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-14
Reference
FOI/202100253062
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total spend on Keep Scotland Beautiful: EIR release

How much has been spent overall on 'Keep Scotland Beautiful'.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100252614
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Engagement with Scottish Environment Protection Agency: FOI release

The total costs incurred by Scottish Environment Protection Agency from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. In addition, a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government minist...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244865
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

The James Hutton Institute report on the impact of sewage sludge: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100219910 My request relates to a report on the human health and environmental impacts of the use of sewage sludge on agricultural land. I understand that the report was commissioned by the Scottish Government in 2016/2017 following the 2016 Sludge Review. I understand that the report was w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.27(1) s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100243526 review of 202100219910
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish wildcat information and statistics: EIR release

What is the definition of wildcat (pelage and genetic thresholds) currently being deployed by the Scottish Government/agencies? What is the latest data on working population estimate (range quoted of 30 – 400)? What is the current scope of any trapping licences the Scottish Government/agencies have granted for the remo...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100194009
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Breakdown of funding provided to Capercaillie: EIR release

How much public money has been spent on capercaillie in the last 30 years, including funds/grants from such NGOs/government bodies such as SNH/Forestry Commission etc.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100137040
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding licences for deer culling: EIR release

Copies of all communications both internal and external, including letters, reports, e-mails, memos, meeting minutes and notes plus (should they exist) any transcripts, notes or recordings of telephone calls, referring to the granting of licences to kill deer outside of the traditional deer shooting seasons between 01/...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000084336
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Information relating to Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018: EIR release

You asked for the following information on CoPLaR: 1) A copy of the findings of the stakeholder steering group that informed the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018. 2) A copy of correspondence between Scottish Ministers, civil servants and steering group members discussing the Code of Practice.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000097672
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Numbers of offences under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992: EIR release

You asked for details of the number of persons who have been tried, successfully or otherwise, and/or convicted of offences covered by the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 as amended by the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011.

FOI/EIR not held 65 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000012386
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fox hunts - information and statistics: EIR review

1) How many registered hunts are there in Scotland? If possible, I'd like this broken down by location. 2) Since 2002 to date, how many foxes have been killed by hunts? I'd like this broken down into cause of death. 3) Since 2002 to date, how many pups (baby foxes) have been killed by hunts? I'd like this broken down...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/201900010192
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Whitesands Proposal and Public Enquiry: EIR release

You asked for the information below covering the period October 2018 to 2 December 2019 relating to the Whitesands Proposal and Public Inquiry: 1. Copies of all communications between any officer in the Managing Flood Risk Team with any officer in Dumfries and Galloway Council. This should include any notes of meetings...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2019-12-23
Reference
FOI/201900008515
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Various questions regarding Circular Economy Investment Fund: EIR release

You asked for information related to the funding of the Circular Economy Investment Fund: 1. How much money has been allocated by the Scottish Government to the Circular Economy Investment Fund broken down by financial year since its inception. 2. How many applications has the fund received, including applicant organis...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-12-19
Reference
FOI/201900009291
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Formal flood protection schemes constructed in Scotland: EIR release

You are researching flood prevention schemes constructed in Scotland in the last five years. You asked for a list of Government and local authority funded flood prevention schemes with an approximate value.

FOI/EIR not held 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-12
Reference
FOI/201900007948
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Fox hunting correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) on fox hunting in (a) 2018 and (b) 2019; FoI/19/01658 between Mairi Gougeon and Alison Johnstone MSP FoI/19/01657 between Scottish Government staff and Alison Johnstone MSP FoI/19/01656 between Scottish Government Ministers and Alison Johnstone MSP FoI/19/01648 to Nico...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.10(5) 18 attachments
Published
2019-09-09
Reference
FoI/19/01648, FoI/19/01649, FoI/19/01650, FoI/19/01651, FoI/19/01652, FoI/19/01654, FoI/19/01655, FoI/19/01656, FoI/19/01657, FoI/19/01658
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Snaring-related offences and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1) How many snaring-related offences have been recorded in Scotland in the last ten years? 2) How many prosecutions have there been in Scotland regarding snaring-related offences in the last ten years?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01598
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Law and order, Public sector

Meeting between Scottish Government officials and Mr Todd Warnock: EIR release

You asked for the following information: 1. Was the Scottish Government’s Ramsar policy discussed at that meeting [it being the meeting between Scottish Government officials and Mr Todd Warnock on 30 August 2017]? 2. If so, would you agree that any notes of that meeting should be released? 3. And should the records ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-02
Reference
FOI/19/01471
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fly-tipping, reports and prosecutions recorded by year and local authority: FOI release

You asked for Number of reports of fly-tipping recorded in each year since a national system for recording such reports introduced, number of reports recorded for those years for each local authority, number of reports that have resulted in prosecution/legal action.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.33 s.17(1)
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00885
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Questions regarding fox hunts registered in Scotland: EIR release

1) How many fox hunts are registered in Scotland as of February 2019? 2) How many hunts took place recorded in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019? 3) How many foxes were recorded as having been killed for each of these years? 4) I'd like detailed the cause of death for each of these foxes for each of the years 2015, 20...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/19/00508
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Spend and continued support re community purchased land: FOI release

Would you please send me details of all the money spent so far on community purchase of land and the numbers of people in the communities that the money benefited since the SNP government took charge of the policy of community purchase of Scottish land until the present day. Please include current applications for fund...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector