Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,808releases indexed
39,350attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,078partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,078 unclear 7,197 not held 3,057 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4909 s.20 4258 s.34(1) 3570 s.39(2) 3460 s.30 2869 s.17(1) 2765 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1974 s.11(2) 1562 s.29(1) 1171 s.2 1152 s.3 905

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 726 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Land to the east of Red Path Brae, Orchard Terrace, Kinghorn: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why she considers that determining appeal PPA- 250-2368 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.1 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300354858
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Explanation on why determining appeal PPA-400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why he considers that determining appeal PPA- 400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300354907
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Mairi McAllan briefing for appearance at the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee on 25 January 2023: EIR release

The briefing given to the then minister Mairi McAllan for her appearance in front of the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee on 25 January 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs)...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300355989
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy 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

Money spent and allocated to A96: FOI release

How much has been spent on the A96 consultation and A96 Corridor Review and how many responses were gathered? How much money has been allocated to the A96 dualling Inverness to Nairn over the next 5 years? As all of the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300359713
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Formalin (formalydehyde) use in Scottish aquaculture: EIR release

Please provide information on the use of formalin (formaldehyde) in salmon and trout farming - tarpaulins, tank treatments and any other methods - since 1 January 2015. Please include Excel spreadsheets, data, emails, letters, reports and any other information related to the use of formalin (formaldehyde) in salmon an...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300356675
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish razor clam electrofishing trial communications: EIR release

All communications between Marine Scotland and the Scottish Razor Clam Association since the commencement of the trial, to include all communications to group members. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300353503
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A78 Largs to Skelmorlie speed limit: EIR release

All communications and papers relating to the decision to put in place a temporary 40mph speed limit on this stretch of road, including any evidence regarding the claim this is to improve road safety, and what consultations were made locally before going ahead. As the information you have requested is 'environmental i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 18 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300355981
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road traffic numbers and speeds, Inverness Road, Nairn: EIR release

The data for the traffic types, volumes and speeds which has been collected on the A96 Inverness Road heading into Nairn and the recordings from Sandsdown Lane, in 2023. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (E...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300356524
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme correspondence and legal preparations: EIR release

1. Is the Scottish Government preparing for lawsuits from businesses due to the deposit return scheme being delayed? If so, how are they preparing; if not, why? 2. Lorna Slater has repeatedly stated that the DRS is "cost neutral" could you supply the evidence to go with this? 3. All correspondence between businesses ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300352797
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Information with regard to the publication: ‘A review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines’: Please can you supply me with the date members of the Scottish Parliament and civil servants were first informed of the publication of the WSP Report - ‘A review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines’? Please can ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 22 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300351324
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Data for sea lice counts on wild fish: EIR release

Clarification on whether location(s) referred to as "Camas Na Gaul" and "Camas nagual" in the dataset "Sea lice counts on wild sea trout" should be regarded as the same location Missing data for Camas Na Gaul and "any other site for which data is omitted" from "Sea lice counts on wild sea trout"; All relevant sea lice ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202200295365
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Foreign flag vessels: EIR release

How many foreign flag vessels have been recorded as fishing in Scottish waters in the last three years (broken down by year)? If available, can this be broken down by type of vessel and what they are recorded as fishing for? How many foreign flag vessels have been boarded and inspected by Marine Scotland and its partne...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300346679
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2017 review of vehicle idling/roadside vehicle emissions testing: EIR release

A copy of a report and any other documents which were produced as a result of a review of vehicle idling/roadside vehicle emissions testing. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300357359
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Heat pumps not supported through Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme (s6w-16061): EIR release

1. All Scottish Government correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s position that air-to-air heat pumps should not be supported through Home Energy Scotland grant and loan schemes, as confirmed in S6W-16061, including discussions between: (a) Ministers (b) Officials operating in the Scottish Government or a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300351294
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rural Energy Consumers Working Group: EIR release

“For the following working groups: A. Rural Energy Consumers Working Group B. SEAB: The Scottish Energy Advisory Board C. Scottish Taskforce Green & Sustainable Financial Services D. Oil and Gas and Energy Transition SLG What was the date of formation of these groups? Who is a member of these groups? What is the cost...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.10(5)
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
FOI/202300381311
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A738 inspection, maintenance and accident records for Byres Road, Kilwinning: EIR release

Documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 22 December 2022 being : Records of inspection for Byres Road, Kilwinning. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working in Byres Road, Kilwinning. Statement of your Road Authorities Policy under the Code of Practice for Highway...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300350544
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Fisherman's Federation meeting with Michael Matheson: EIR release

On January 17 2023 representatives from the Scottish Fisherman's Federation held a meeting with Michael Matheson. The purpose of the meeting was recorded as: "To raise SFF's concerns with the Cabinet Secretary about the impact on fishing of the expansion of offshore wind in Scottish waters and to discuss the future of...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-02
Reference
202300353741
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence over South Gyle-Dalmeny rail electrification route clearance work: EIR release

May I request under FoI any correspondence or other documents relating to discussions involving Jenny Gilruth prior to 12 Oct 2022, over the South Gyle-Dalmeny rail electrification route clearance work - planned Dec 2022 blockade. On 31 May Transport Scotland sought clarification and you confirmed that you were lookin...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300357652
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon farm waste: EIR release

All information held on; destinations, receivers, disposal sites and disposal methods of all controlled wastes and salmon mortalities from salmon farms. Does any form of salmon mortality waste end up being used as “fertiliser” for agriculture or as a constituent of animal feed, pet food or anything other than being bu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300347850
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme impact of delays: EIR release

“All information about whether ministers considered the impact advance payments would have on registered drinks producers before announcing the deposit return scheme delay. Could you supply all documentation showing discussions about this?” “On April 26, Patrick Harvie told Good Morning Scotland that Lorna Slater "reco...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300356659
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection reports for Loch Etive: EIR release

Provide inspection reports for: 2021-0391 FS1101 Etive 3 (Port na Mine) 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA 2021-0392 FS1112 Etive 4 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA 2021-0393 FS1288 Etive 6 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA 2021-0394 FS1067 Inverawe (East) Etive 2 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA 2021-0588 FS1067...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200297927
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessel 802 Stage 10 payment: EIR release

Regarding the Stage 10 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 29/05/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the tenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 190 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200291947
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Proposals for a ban on peat-based compost: EIR release

Any correspondence between the Scottish and UK Governments, or any notes of meetings between the two, regarding the UK Government's proposals for a ban on peat-based compost (which was announced in 2021). Any information held by the Scottish Government on proposals or plans for a similar ban on peat-based compost in Sc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200279516
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessel 802 stage 11 payment: EIR release

The Stage 11 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL between 06/06/2017 and 04/08/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the eleventh milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200291945
Directorate
Topic
Public sector