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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Internal discussions on Zero Waste Scotland transition: FOI release

A copy of internal correspondence and documents between ministers and advisers, covering the period from 1st October 2022 to 31st January 2023 regarding the transition of Zero Waste Scotland to a public organisation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-24
Reference
FOI/202300371447
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity’s briefing and speaking notes (19 January): EIR review

...the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity’s briefing and speaking notes for the Ministerial Statement given in the Scottish Parliament chamber on 19 January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
EIR/202300347055 Review of 202300342172
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

DRS correspondence with special advisers: EIR review

A copy of email correspondence from special advisers and Scottish Government officials during the period 1st November 2021 to 31st March 2022 where deposit return (DRS) was discussed.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
EIR/202300351098 Review of 202200318719
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Wildlife Management in Scotland consultation review: EIR review

You asked for a review of our response to your request FOI 202300337114 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information on the Wildlife Management in Scotland consultation which closed on 14 December 2022. You requested the following information: “The number of individuals who answered ‘y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI 202300346148 Review of 202300337114
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme (13 November to 13 December): EIR release

A copy of all letters received by the Scottish Government over the previous month from today’s date related to the forthcoming deposit return scheme”. Therefore the timeframe is now from 13 November to 13 December.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-01-22
Reference
202200332635
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Wildlife and Countryside (Registration and Ringing of Certain Captive Birds) (Scotland) Regulation 2009: EIR release

I would like to know how Scottish Government have implemented Statutory Instrument 2009 No.419 - Wildlife - "The Wildlife and Countryside (Registration and Ringing of Certain Captive Birds) (Scotland) Regulation 2009.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-01-19
Reference
FOI/202300380755
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to S6W-09312, S6W-09314, S6W-09315: EIR review

All correspondence relating to the following written questions: S6W-09312 S6W-09314 S6W-09315 I have concluded that a different decision should be substituted. As the information you requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.38 s.40 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-19
Reference
EIR/202300340781 Review of 202200333311
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial meetings about deposit return scheme: EIR review

You asked for a review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) of FoI 202200279512 on Deposit Return Scheme meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-17
Reference
FOI/202200301733 Review of 202200279512
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

information in relation to a boat trip to the Isle of Rum by Lorna Slater: FOI release

Information in relation to a boat trip to the Isle of Rum by Lorna Slater. Was it the Scottish Government and what was the cost in its entirety? That should include: food; accommodation; taxi services; and any other cost incurred.

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202300359823
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Economists consulted on rent controls: FOI release

“Were any economists consulted on the Scottish Government’s “New deal for tenants - rented sector reform proposals” consultation document?” “If so, which economists were so consulted?” “In particular, were any economists consulted on the proposals on rent control, framed in the media as “closing the rent control loopho...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
FOI/202300383615
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, 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

Circularity Scotland correspondence from 1 April to 15 June 2023: EIR release

All email correspondence between Scottish Government officials, including Ministers, and Circularity Scotland between 1 April, 2023 and 15 June, 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are requir...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300362119
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity's nature reserve visit and meetings with residents of Isle of Rum: FOI release

Readout from the meetings related to the visit by Ms Slater to the National Nature Reserve and meeting with Rum residents on 12 May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300359607
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Copy of all briefings prepared on Deposit Return Scheme (29 March 2023-20 April 2023): EIR release

I would be grateful if I could receive a copy of all briefings prepared for the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the Deposit Return Scheme between 29th March 2023 and 20th April 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environment...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300353094
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit return scheme letter: EIR release

Regarding the Deposit Return Scheme letter to MSPs: The identity and/or position of the person who wrote the letter. All drafts of the letter, including any comments from Scottish Government employees (Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, or Press Officers). The identity and/or position of the Scottish Governm...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300342959
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefing documents on electricity consumption: EIR release

You asked for: “In 2020, an estimated 97.4% of our gross electricity consumption came from renewables. The important thing about the above sentence is not the exact wording, but the omission of the word “equivalent”, which would make it accurate. For the period 2nd November 2022 - date, please answer the following q...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300382156
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Briefing on Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee: EIR release

Briefing documents given to Gillian Martin on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill for the Rural Affairs and Islands committee on 28 June 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202300364199
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Impact assessment of the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: EIR release

Any internal or external Scottish Government correspondence received regarding the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 including ‘costs to farmers’, ‘slurry applications and slurry store covers’, ‘cost of slurry regulations’ and ‘impact on farming’.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 103 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200316250
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence that refers to Endangered Species: EIR release

All ministerial correspondence from 30th August 2021 to 8th June 2023 that refers to: Capercaillie Red Squirrel Eurasian Beaver Puffin Pine Marten Otter Wildcat Twinflower Scottish Wildcat Mountain Hare Bottlenose Dolphin As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Env...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300360771
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Local authorities' enforcement activities in relation to engines left running on parked vehicles: FOI release

All records available on local authorities’ enforcement activities (Fixed Penalty Notices or other) in relation to engines left running on parked vehicles. All information held regarding reviews carried out by the Scottish Ministers of local authority enforcement as per paragraph 5.1 of the guidance.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1) s.5
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200330303
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Biffa communications from 1 January to 8 June 2023: EIR release

All communications between Biffa and the Scottish Government between January 1, 2023 and the date on which this request is received. This should include emails, minutes of meetings and any other communications. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300360612
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding for Circularity Scotland: FOI release

Correspondence from the last twelve months between the Scottish Government, including minister and special advisers, and the Scottish National Investment Bank, concerning funding and investment for Circularity Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 18 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200303659
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme correspondence (Mar-Apr): EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation, I would be grateful for a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland between 1st March 2023 and 28th April 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Sco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300353088
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