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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Humane Cable Restraints: EIR release

All internal government correspondence in relation to the proposed licensing scheme to retain humane cable restraints, submitted by Scottish Land & Estates on Monday 30 October. All internal government correspondence in relation to the REVIVE National Conference in Perth on Sunday 12 November 2023, particularly in rela...

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

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300384639
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Effects of air and noise pollution: EIR release

Regarding your previous correspondence, and your follow up email of 4 January 2024, in relation to the antisocial use of loud engines and exhausts fitted on motorbikes, but also on some cars.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.6(1) s.20 s.10(4) s.19 s.54 s.97

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300390529
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Sustainable procurement of furniture and office equipment: FOI release

"I would like to request information on the Scottish Government’s policy for buying preowned/recycled versus new equipment. Specifically, I would like information on what buying standards are employed and whether pre-owned/recycled goods are given preference. Could you please provide me with: 1. How much the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.2 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202400393769
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Net Zero Investor Panel quote regarding ScotWind, Hydrogen and Heat: EIR release

All documents and correspondence on the “sector deep dive” work described in the following remark, included in the published Scottish Government minutes of the October 2023 meeting of the (Net Zero) Investor Panel: “Gavin Templeton then spoke about the work that the Panel had progressed on the sector deep dive into Sco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300390023
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deer Management Grants: EIR release

Please can you share data detailing the subsidies awarded to all companies relating to erecting and maintaining deer fences, and any other subsidies relating to deer management from 2018/19 to 2022/23? Please also advise how many of these businesses were inspected during this timeframe, detailing any breaches discover...

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

Published: 2024-04-02
Reference: FOI/202400396085
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme: EIR release

1) Current Project Status: Please provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme. This should include details on any recent developments, ongoing activities, and any potential challenges or delays that may impact the project's timeline. This should also i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.2 s.10(4) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-01
Reference: FOI/202300386811
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Water Industry Commission for Scotland: EIR release

Information related to the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS). 1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence between WICS, Audit Scotland and/or the Scottish Government about the expenses built up by WICS over the last two years, dating from January 1 2023 until the date of this FOI. 2. When did...

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

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300391054
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Woodland creation figures 2023: EIR release

The breakdown of the 13,111ha of approved Woodland Creation by Scottish Forestry in 2023 (up to 12th December) as quoted in the news release here: https://forestry.gov.scot/news-releases/woodland-scheme-approvals-highest-this-century. It would be most helpful if you can provide the information in an Excel worksheet un...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390250
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Virtual Public Energy Agency: EIR release

1. What progress reports have been conducted regarding the development of a virtual Public Energy Agency? 2. When will a virtual Public Energy Agency be active? 3. What is the creation cost for the virtual Public Energy Agency? 4. What is the operating cost for the virtual Public Energy Agency each financial year?

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

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202400392718
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Minister for Energy attendance at the Floating Offshore Wind conference in Aberdeen in October 2023: EIR release

All briefing documents prepared in advance of Gillian Martin’s attendance at the Floating Offshore Wind conference in Aberdeen in October 2023, and all transcripts/minutes/notes of speeches/meetings/panels which Gillian Martin participated in during the conference.

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

Published: 2024-03-13
Reference: FOI/202300381935
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 27 September 2023: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, in advance of her appear of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 27 September.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-12
Reference: FOI/202300378332
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Ending peat sales: EIR release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into Ending peat sales 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 ending peat sales over the last ten years, wi...

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

Published: 2024-03-06
Reference: FOI/202300387203
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Energy and Environment briefing notes for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Gillian Martin, Minister and the Environment, before she appeared before Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 1 November 2023.

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

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383426
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bilingual road signs and use of Gaelic on ScotRail services and property: EIR release

“(a) The areas and/or trunk roads where Gaelic is either used solely or bilingually with English, (b) What plans, if any, the Scottish Government has to expand this to more areas and/or trunk roads, (c) Detail of use of Gaelic on ScotRail services, stations and other property, and (d) What plans, if any, the Scottis...

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

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: EIR/202400391858
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Minister for Energy lobbying meetings: EIR release

Please can you provide minutes and any correspondence relating to the below lobbying meetings involving the energy minister, Gillian Martin, most of which are recorded on the lobbying register: A meeting with Ineos Chemicals Ltd on 8/06/2023 which involved a tour of the Grangemouth facility A meeting with Neccus on 26...

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

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300376367
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Upgrade to A90/A937 Laurencekirk south junction: EIR release

“Regarding Transport Scotland plans to upgrade the A90/A937 south junction at Laurencekirk, may I ask: 1. For a copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Ministers/Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since May 2022; both sent and received 2. For a copy of any ministerial correspondence me...

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

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300376513
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

VMS and catch data for Northlands 2 sites off Lewis - N2 and N4: EIR release

Anonymised VMS and catch data for Northlands 2 sites off Lewis - N2 and N4 to assess the productivity of the 2 areas and to determine which countries' vessels are operating in the area. The exact coordinates are: N2- Triangular Area- 59° 0' 7.1604" N // 005° 21' 33.1014"W 58° 47' 35.4372" N // 005° 20' 55.4706"W 58° 4...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2)

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: 202200324058
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Offshore and energy sector meetings: EIR release

Which companies in the offshore and energy sectors Richard Lochhead, former Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work, met between August 2022 and March 2023. Any prepared briefings and the meeting notes for the above meetings with companies in the offshore and energy sectors.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: 202300350162
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Source Documents on Jellyfish inside and around salmon farms: EIR release

Thank you for your request dated 15 September 2023 which you made as part of your request for a review of our response to your original EIR case reference number 202300372264. Your request You asked for us to: “provide the source documents and the 'advice' cited above.” For context, by "above", you are referring to ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300376448
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Woodland Creation Payments and Woodland Improvement Payments: EIR release

With regards to the Forestry Grant Scheme: Please can you provide for each year since 2020: A list of schemes that have received Woodland Creation Payments, including the name of the landowner, the location of the land and the amount of grant received. A list of schemes that have received Woodland Improvement Payment...

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

Published: 2024-02-12
Reference: FOI/202300376641
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Information relating to Scottish ferries costs and upgrades: EIR release

1. What is the current timetable for finishing upgrading Ardrossan Harbour and what are the current and estimated costs of the development, with a breakdown of these costs? - Could you supply the cost/benefits analysis of the decision to upgrade the harbour? 2. All correspondence (including internal), minutes and bri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4)

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: FOI/202300386171
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government and National Grid ESO around ScotWind: EIR review

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) and representatives of National Grid ESO, which mentions “ScotWind”, from 1st January 2021 - date. I have been asked to consider your request afresh as I was not involved with the handling of your initial req...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: EIR/202300361990 Review of 202300356280
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Acorn carbon capture and storage facility correspondence: EIR release

“Any correspondence involving the current Minister for Energy on the topic of the Acorn carbon capture and storage facility between the dates 1/1/2020 and 2/7/2023”.

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

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300369649
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications regarding James Hutton Institute in relation to the Evidence Review: EIR release

A complete copy of the instructions given to the James Hutton Institute in relation to the Evidence Review, (ii) any and all internal communications on the selection of the James Hutton Institute to carry out the Evidence Review, (iii) any and all internal communications explaining why review of evidence into oxo-biode...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200322513
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Data/statements relating to electricity from renewable sources: EIR release

On the 7th September 2022 John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland made the following statements; ‘My view of the energy crisis is that there is no clearer example why Scotland should be an independent country as a consequence of the energy crisis. We live in an energy rich country where we have virtually 1...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.10(4)

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200321474
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector