Scottish Government FOI Index

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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761 matching releases

Managing deer for climate and nature consultation proposals: EIR release

All correspondence, submissions and recommendations in relation to the legislative vehicle which will be used to take forward the proposals set out in the Managing Deer for Climate and Nature Consultation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: EIR/202400420951
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Junction A84, between the Loch Lubnaig South Car Park and Stank Road: EIR release

Information relating to the A84 between the junction with the Loch Lubnaig South Car Park and the junction with Stank Road from January 2023 to date. In particular, the following information: - 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the roads inspection regime, including d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400432700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Meetings where distribution of fishing quotas were discussed: EIR release

A list of all internal and external meetings where the subject of the distribution of fishing quotas was discussed and all associated documents, since 7 May 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429642
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, 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

Solana Seeds UK intended export of seed potatoes to Russia: EIR release

1. In the period February 2022 to July 2022 all information held in respect of the requests and applications made by Solana from 27 February 2022 which pertain in any way to Solana’s intended export of seed potatoes to Russia. 2. All and any information between SASA and any other parts of the Scottish Government perta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400428229
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

A96 corridor review: EIR release

All correspondence regarding the dualling of the A96 since January 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: EIR/202400423416
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence to Former Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth MSP regarding dualling of A9 or A96: EIR release

All documents containing advice to the Minister Gilruth regarding the dualling of the A9 and A96 including the section of the A96 from Inverness Smithton to Auldearn, which includes the Nairn by pass.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421993
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advice provided to former Minister for Transport regarding the A96 and A9: EIR release

Documentary evidence of all advice provided to Minister Dey, during his tenure as Minister responsible, as regards the dualling of the A96 and A9.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421994
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advice provided to Cabinet Secretary for Transport in relation to the A96 and Nairn bypass: EIR release

Information regarding the advice provided to the Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop in relation to the A96 and Nairn by pass prior to the public meeting which she attended and addressed at Nairn on the 31st May, 2024. I wish to see the advice on these matters provided to the Cabinet Secretary, with particular regard to th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421995
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Chief Executive of CalMac Ferries: EIR release

Q1. Meeting minutes, external correspondence, read out of phone calls or any other documentation, including electronic communications and What's App which relate to the Cabinet Secretary’s discussions with the board of CalMac Ferries Ltd (CalMac) or David MacBrayne Ltd about Robbie Drummond's performance and position a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.10(4) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: EIR/202400422255
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Reports of unauthorised tree-felling: EIR release

Reports of unauthorised tree-felling received by Scottish Forestry and any action taken by Scottish Forestry as a result. I would be grateful if you could send me the following information: 1. Please confirm how many reports of alleged unauthorised tree felling Scottish Forestry has received since its establishment o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.45 s.10(4) s.5 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400422507
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) & Scottish Forestry Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) grant options: EIR release

You asked for information on the uptake of the following grant options (see below) over the past 5 years, how many hectares covered for each, and for FGS which type of woodland was covered. FGS:- Woodlands for water Woodlands for riparian benefits (ENFOR or MS?) AECS:- Water margins in arable fields Water margins i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400422952
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of Road obstruction/debris types: EIR release

“1. Please provide the number of obstructions recorded on motorways by obstruction/debris type, for the following calendar years 2022, 2023 and 2024 up to the end June. Please provide the information in an Excel spreadsheet (or similar format), broken down by month and year (or just year, if month is not possible). 2....

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 18 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400422740
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to XL Bully Dog Ban decision: EIR release

A copy of the minutes of the meeting in which the First Minister and the Scottish Government cabinet decided to ban the dogs. As well as including the minutes, confirm who was present at the decision and who agreed to it. Also tell me the time and date. A copy of any emails in the inbox of Shona Robison and Humza Yousa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400393372
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Contaminated bathing waters: EIR release

• All briefings prepared for Ministers, correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government and minutes/notes held, about sewage in beach waters between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. • All briefings prepared for Ministers, correspondence sent and received by Scottish Government and minutes/notes h...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400394009
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Multiple Education funding information: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent on plans to replace the SQA since 2021, with a breakdown of what the money has been spent on? 2. How many teachers have left the profession in the last three years, with breakdown by year. 3. How much money has The School Library Improvement Fund handed out since it was founded and ho...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.20 s.10(4) s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202300387346
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Tree Planting Subsidies: EIR release

Please provide data spanning from 2019 to 2023 detailing funding awarded under the rural payments scheme which relate to tree planting. Please list the name of each applicant business – if they are not a registered sole trader or small partnership – and the amount of money given to each applicant. Please also provide...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.1 s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400398096
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Investigation carried out by Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS reference IESS.23.016): EIR release

All the information you hold relating to Environmental Standards Scotland’s (ESS) investigation (ESS reference IESS.23.016) into the failure of the Scottish Government to publish an assessment of the climate impact of their Infrastructure Investment Plan, contrary to the duty established in S94A(2) of the Climate Chang...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.23 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400404544
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Waverley Line Contributions: EIR release

I ask to be provided confirmation of the contribution payments sought by the Scottish Government from Scottish Borders Council for Borders Railway Contributions. And or any sums charged by the Scottish Government under 39(7) of the Waverley Railway (Scotland) Act 2006 in relation to interest payments, loan charges and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400412928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Grangemouth flood protection scheme: EIR Review

Original request 202300387850 1. A copy of the Scottish Government independent technical review carried out by Mott MacDonald on the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme. 2. A copy of the comments by the Grangemouth Flood Protection Project Team to Scottish Government on this final report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400392172 Review of 202300387850
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Draft Climate Change Plan correspondence: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence covering the period January 2023 to December 2023 between ministers, advisers, civil servants and external parties that mentions a delay to the Scottish Government's upcoming Draft Climate Change Plan."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400393479
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector