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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Energy and Just Transition Strategy meeting notes: EIR release

A copy of meeting notes relating to the Energy and Just Transition Strategy, including drafts, between 1st April 2023 and the present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-25
Reference
FOI/202300376044
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, 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

Works at the A77 Dutch House Roundabout: EIR review

You asked for a review of your 14 April 2022 request for information: With regards to works at the A77 Dutch House Roundabout, and our previous correspondence of 6 April (ref 202200291154), the following: All communication, internal and external, from the 15/02/22 to 14/04/22 regarding the work at the A77 Dutch House...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI 202200297815 Review of 202200295026
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Management of the Solway Firth: EIR release

How is the Solway Firth managed (e.g., top-down/bottom-up)? By whom? How is the Solway Firth ecologically monitored? By whom and at what frequency? What type of surveillance is in place for the Solway Firth? At what frequency? Who enforces the restrictions imposed by the designation of the Solway Firth (i.e., fishing, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 57 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-01-22
Reference
202200331363
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

Preparation of briefing to Cabinet Secretary regarding cladding issues: EIR review

the briefing to the Cabinet Secretary in support of the statement internal correspondence relating to the preparation and follow-up for the statement internal correspondence relating to the preparation of the supporting press release, Working together to fix cladding issues, Published 12 May 2022 https://www.gov.scot/n...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 240 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-19
Reference
EIR/202300347542 Review of 202300341516
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
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

Impact of creeling removal within Clyde cod spawning closure: EIR review

Can you please supply copies of the assessments you have made as to the relative likelihood of creeling, dredging and trawling on impacting the sites objectives? Can you please supply copies of correspondence and copies of all minutes of meetings internal and external that would assist us in understanding the rational ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 115 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.6(1) s.1 s.10(4) s.5 s.6 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-17
Reference
EIR/202200290995 Review of 202200272637
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mossend sisted planning appeal: EIR release

'In order to assist our clients understanding of the delay and to assist us in considering the legal implications, we would be grateful to receive copies of all correspondence between DPEA, the Reporter and the Chief Reporter relating to our clients' appeal and the decision to sist the appeal. It is presumed that in co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.13 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202300360323
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Public spending on A9 dualling programme from Tomatin to Moy: EIR release

Please provide the following information on public spending on the A9 dualling programme: 1. Please provide information on the number of tender submissions received by Transport Scotland for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy tender that was submitted in 2022. 2. Please provide information on the tender price of the sub...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
FOI/202300374896
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill correspondence: January-May 2022 EIR release

Any internal Scottish Government correspondence regarding the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill from 1 January 2022 to 26 May 2022. Any external correspondence received by the Scottish Government regarding the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill between the 1 January 2022 to 26 May 2022. As the inf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202200302371
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

H100 hydrogen demonstration project: EIR release

Any correspondence between Scottish Government officers and SGN --- or other hydrogen related groups like Gas Goes Green --- relating to the H100 hydrogen demonstration project in Levenmouth. This should include emails, texts, minutes of meetings and any other correspondence between the Scottish Government and SGN. As...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202200330567
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefing notes for Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition Committee: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Máiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition, in advance of her appearance before the Committee for Net Zero, Energy and Transport on 27 June. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 22 attachments
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202300363841
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Red Rock Power Ltd and the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) and employees or representatives of Red Rock Power Ltd, concerning the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, 1st May 2021 - date. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(4) s.11(2) 18 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300359053
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Big Sand case and associated records: EIR release

All correspondence, file notes and other records arising from the dealings of the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Scottish Forestry in respect of my client’s, Mr Kenneth MacRitchie, woodland creation application for the 13 Big Sand croft, not for any other matter or person or organisation. Furthe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202200299297
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on National Treatment Centre, Inverness delays: EIR release

All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, notes of meetings and telephone conversations, since 1 March 2022 between Scottish Government Ministers/Officials/Special Advisors and NHS Highland concerning construction delays, the revised completion date and the revised operational date of the National Treatment Centr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.11 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200303481
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
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

Bracken control in the AECS scheme: EIR release

The correspondence received regarding the AECS scheme, specifically regarding bracken control since 1 January 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), Scottish Government are required to deal with yo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202300365421
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ewen Mackinnon's 2019 land inspection and subsequent action: EIR release

All documentation relating to Ewen Mackinnon’s 2019 Land Inspection and the actions taken post the inspection, noting that the R&E letter refers to both the land inspection and SAF files. As the information you have requested is ‘Environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) R...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202300344368
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Ministers and Just Transition on the topic of CCS/CCUS since March 2023: EIR release

Any correspondence between the current Minister for Energy and the Cabinet Secretary of Net Zero and Just Transition on the topic of CCS/CCUS from 1/3/2023 – Present.

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(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
FOI/202300369646
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, 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 on the topic of Scotland having 25 per cent of Europe’s offshore wind: EIR Release

“Any correspondence received by the First Minister, Deputy First Minister, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, or Minister for Green Skills (including the minister’s private offices) on the topic of Scotland having 25 per cent of Europe’s offshore wind potential since January 1 2022.” As the information you have requested...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200330312
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Internal Scottish Government discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger project: EIR release

In November 2021 Scottish Enterprise commissioned the Scot2Ger project. Please provide all internal Scottish Government discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger project, including discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger report published in June 2022. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200329884
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offshore wind and hydrogen meeting 16 May 2022: EIR release

On 16th May 2022 Ivan McKee, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, met with a delegation from France to discuss floating offshore wind and hydrogen. Please provide any briefings prepared in advance of this meeting, and any notes/minutes/MoU arising from the meeting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200333762
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

New Islay Ferries: EIR release

All information held, including legal opinion, about the decision by ministers and CMAL to name Cemre Marin Endustri at the preferred bidder to build two new CalMac ferries for Islay between September last year and end of March this year. Details of the rival bidders for the contract and what they offered. Communicatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200301167
Directorate
Topic
Public sector