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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1,971 matching releases

Status of flood defence schemes included in Flood Risk Management Strategies: EIR release

“The following questions under FOI are with regard to the status of the nation’s 42 flood defence schemes, which were included in the 2015-2021 Flood Risk Management Strategies. 1. How many have been completed? 2. What is the cost today of all the works that have been carried out. 3. How many schemes are still to be c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending s.1 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435342
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister speech notes on Programme for Government 2024/25: EIR Review

Orginal Request 202400430255 Any briefing or speaking notes provided to John Swinney ahead of his speech today (Wednesday 4 September 2024) on the Scottish Government’s 2024/25 Programme for Government.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435222 Review of 202400430255
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cost to produce and analysis the specific Rural Consultations: EIR release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? 1. Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). 2. Call for evidence: phasing out the use of cages in the gamebird and quail sectors. 3. Herring in the Firth of Clyde: setting the total allowable catch for 2024...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.7 s.9 s.20 s.11 s.21 s.25 s.27 s.31 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434447
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rural Delivery Plan costs and queries: EIR release

“The number and total of staff who work on the Rural Delivery Plan, broken down by role/level, and year. The total cost spent on the Rural Delivery Plan so far, broken down by year and expense category. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documen...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435433
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Flood risk management spend: EIR release

1. “Can I ask how much of the £150m additional capital funding planned by the Scottish Government for flood risk management over five years from 2021/22 has been spent in total?” 2. “How much has been spent (outturn) for each year since and including 2021/22 and so far in the part year of 2024/25?” 3. “What is the bu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435346
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Glen Rosa and Glen Sannox vessels and Ardrossan Harbour: EIR release

1. Could you supply the current timetable for work to upgrade Ardrossan Harbour, and whether a new business case needs to be written for it? Could you also supply any analysis done on this work? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by Transport Scotland about delays to upgrading Ardrossan Harbour?...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.25 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: EIR/202400412198
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass): EIR release

“In relation to the Nairn Bypass (which is due to commence construction works relatively soon) how many tonnes of sand and gravel will be required as part of the overall construction supplies contracts? Also, what is the anticipated duration of the bypass construction period (eg four years, five years, etc).”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: EIR/202400434700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Details of GreenPower (International) Ltd meeting: EIR release

1. Full details of the meeting held between GreenPower (International) Ltd and Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, on 23/09/2022, as outlined in the Scottish Parliament’s Lobbying Register. Please include all minutes taken, the date the meeting was set, any corresp...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434756
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Briefing notes on the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: EIR release

Briefing notes to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance ahead of their appearance at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on 27 September 2022, 24 January 2023 and 23 January 2024.

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

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400433582
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Project Willow information: EIR release

1. What are the terms of reference EY is working to as part of its role in Project Willow? This is a request for a copy of the terms of reference document. 2. What correspondence has there been between the UK government and PetroIneos/Ineos with regards to Project Willow. This is a request for copies of this correspond...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400435543
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Site inspection of fish farm at Loch Ness: EIR release

A specific case (site inspection) undertaken by the Scottish Government’s Fish Health Inspectorate relating to the fish farm Loch Ness and case number 2022- 0474. Specifically, your request stipulated: 1) In the first paragraph of the Summary for Information of site Operator: Case Completion Report, dated 01/05/24, it...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: EIR/202400433900
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to the Wild Wrasse Fishery: EIR release

You asked a number of questions relating to the wild wrasse fishery. Your questions were as follows: 1. Which body is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Wrasse Fishery licensing conditions? 2. How many inspections, by year, have been carried out? What criteria are used to determine where and when inspection...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.4 s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: EIR/202400433988
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme: EIR release

“I would like to make a Freedom of Information Request to the Scottish Government linked to the Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme. In November 2023 the Scottish Government while fulfilling its duties under The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and in particular its duties under paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: EIR/202400435124
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Management proposals for Small Isles Marine Protected Area (MPA): EIR release

“I came across the priority marine feature surveys, and I was wondering if you have any information regarding the proposed fisheries management measures. Would you be able to give me some information on the current status of the Small Isles MPA and it proposed management measures. I hope to hear from you and any help...

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

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: EIR/202400435311
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Climate Change Bill correspondence: EIR release

All minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the Government, including internally, about the Government's Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: EIR/202400434085
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021 and 2022 correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence from/to Gillian Martin regarding the content of the ministerial statement from the 19th September 2024 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021 and 2022? 2. All correspondence from/to Gillian Martin regarding the discovery of the factual errors regarding emission reductions targets and peatland figures th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432944
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change

Meetings where the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed: 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: 2024-10-24
Reference: EIR/202400432158
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Preparation of the letter that Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands sent to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee: EIR release

All correspondence that relates to the preparation of the letter that Mairi Gougeon sent to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 24 September 2024.

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

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: EIR/202400433564
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

List of subsidies provided to erect or maintain deer fences: EIR release

Please provide the following data for the year 2023/24. 1. A list of approved plantations which show whether each one was subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment, whether consent was required, and whether any land features (such as an SSSI) were identified 2. Please can you also provide a list of subsidies provi...

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

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: FOI/202400432106
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 Perth to Inverness repair costs: EIR release

The total amount that Transport Scotland has spent on repairs to the A9 between Perth and Inverness, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year from 2007-08 to date.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: EIR/202400435545
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Old Military Road diversion and costs: EIR release

1 - For how many days since 1st January 2024 has the Old Military Road been used as a diversion for the Rest and Be Thankful Road, when the latter was impassable, unsafe, or otherwise out of action? 2 - How much money has been paid to the landowner of the Old Military Road, for a) Use of the road? b) General repairs...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: EIR/202400433796
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Bus Partnership Fund and Fair Fares: EIR release

1. Out of the £500m bus partnership fund how much of it was spent/handed out, with a breakdown of this? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland about the decision to pause the partnership fund, including correspondence sent and received, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, policy ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.49 s.1 s.44 s.2 s.45 s.18 s.11(2)

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400432144
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Expenses for the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands overseas trips: EIR release

Could you supply the full expenses/receipts, including full details of officials expenses, from Mairi Gougeons trip to Chile in March 2024? -could you also provide all minutes/notes from meetings during this trip and briefings as well? Could you supply the full expenses/receipts, including full details of officials ex...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.9 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: EIR/202400431722
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Proposal regarding Galloway National Park (GNP): EIR release

1. “What is the risk of GNP status causing locals no longer to be able to afford to remain living in the area, with the destruction of our communities and our towns becoming ghost towns in the winter with resident depopulation causing schools to close as has happened in other UK tourist hotspots and NPs. Given the crit...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433439
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Queries about Investment into Galloway National Park: EIR release

1. “I am all for investment into this area - it’s desperate for it! Given that there are already a number of organisations in the area whose objectives are similar with that of the National Park proposal and who are all crying out for funding, how was it concluded that investing in a National Park offered best value an...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400433434
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector