Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Learning Investment Programme Fund (LEIP): EIR release

East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) was recently awarded £80m from the LEIP. I have concerns about the information submitted by East Dunbartonshire Council on their recent LEIP funding application. Can you please provide me with a copy of EDC's LEIP application?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
EIR/202400395870
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Impact Assessments: EIR release

All Impact Assessments carried out in relation to the Scottish Government's Delivering Net Zero for Scotland's Buildings: Changing the way we heat out homes and buildings and the development of the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Bill including draft forms and deliberations over these Assessments.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
EIR/202400400461
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) forms for Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) 23FGS74574: EIR release

Further to your letter dated 8th February 2024 and my email dated 18th February 2024 [regarding FGS scheme 23FGS74574], please could you ensure that (as part of my original FOI) you provide all completed EIA screening opinion request forms that were submitted by the applicant for the work and any correspondence between...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
EIR/202400403505
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

House fund and New Deal for Business Group: EIR release

1. Out of the £60m fund to acquire empty and private sector homes announced by Humza Yousaf in July, how much of this money has been utilised or drawn out already, and breakdown of where it has gone; 2. For all correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, and any briefings prepared for Ministers, regar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.25(1) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300383018
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

SaxaVord Spaceport correspondence: EIR release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the SaxaVord Spaceport in the calendar year 2023. For guidance 'SaxaVord Spaceport' relates to the SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst, Shetland which is operated by Shetland Space Centre Ltd.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300384831
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Response to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in June 2022: EIR release

On the 18th June 2022, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent a Scottish Government official an email with the subject Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). In this email, the official was asked if work was being done by Building Safety Division (BSD) to identify RAAC in buildings in Scotland. Please provid...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300384757
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Water pay review, transformation, modernisation reward foundation: EIR release

Any reports or correspondence from Scottish Water to Scottish Government Ministers and/or civil servants on the subject of the Scottish Water pay review/transformation/modernisation reward foundation and in particular any report to Minister and civil servants that outlines the planned approach to trade union engagement...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300385228
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Workplace parking levy: EIR release

1. How many councils have taken advantage of the workplace parking levy legislation which was passed by the government in 2021? 2. How much money has been raised through this policy? Breakdown by council area. 3. All correspondence received and sent by Transport Scotland, including internal correspondence, regarding th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)E s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300387067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Seaweed Energy application to the Just Transition Fund: EIR release

In Year 1 of the Just Transition Fund, £100,100 was allocated to a company called ‘Seaweed Energy’. Please provide the following related information: 1) Application materials sent by Seaweed Energy to apply for funding. 2) Review criteria used by the Just Transition fund and how Seaweed Energy was assessed under thes...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300386341
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Musselburgh Flood Scheme: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence/emails/reports etc pertaining to Musselburgh Flood Scheme (including correspondence between Scottish Ministers and East Lothian Council) from January 2016 until 18 October 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300381420
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Felling permission at Balrownie Farm: EIR release

I went for a walk up the Caterthuns at the weekend of 1st October. These are two hills of historic interest and scenic views located outside Brechin, Angus – DD9 7QR. ALL the trees on the approach road up from Balrownie Farm have been cut down, destroying bird and wildlife habitat, not to mention the trees themselves....

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
EIR/202300379263
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bird flu correspondence and briefings: EIR release

All briefings and notes, including internal Government correspondence, prepared or written for Ministers, regarding bird flu between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-14
Reference
EIR/202300379584
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Legislation changes to male deer close seasons: FOI release

1. The letter that Kate Forbes MSP sent to Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy, and Biodiversity, on 1 September during which she raised concerns over changes to male close seasons; and 2. Lorna Slater’s response to the above letter from Kate Forbes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-13
Reference
FOI/202300380681
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding the Ecological Report on A90 Bridge, Glencarse: EIR release

"Please provide the following information regarding the A90 Bridge, Glencarse. What date was an Ecological Report requested following the damage to the bridge due to a lorry strike March 2023? What date was an Ecological Report conducted following the damage to the bridge due to a lorry strike March 2023? What date ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-13
Reference
EIR/202300381797
Directorate
Topic

Balgowan Woodland creation: EIR release

I submitted a series of concerns (as advised, by email to [Name Redacted]) with regards to the above development [Balygowan Woodland Creation]. This is enclosed as an attachment - for reference. This information was submitted on Tuesday 18th April 2023. We have never received any response to the concerns raised. We ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-08-12
Reference
EIR/202300372937
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Regulation 14 of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009: EIR release

Copies of all requests for action and review made under regulation 14 of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009 which have been received by the Scottish Ministers, or as much information about each request as you can disclose; An explanation as to what steps, if any, were taken by the Scottish Minister...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.14 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-12
Reference
EIR/202300372651
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Local Authority awareness of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): EIR release

1. On Friday 1st September, in response to reports about the number of schools in Scotland that are affected by the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), the Cabinet Secretary for Education told BBC Scotland that “The total number of schools in Scotland affected is 35, so a relatively small number ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-08-12
Reference
EIR/202300374568
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

VMS Data Request - 49/E7 and 50/E7: EIR release

I would like to request fishing VMS data for ICES Rectangles 49/E7 and 50/E7 for the period of January to August 2023 (inclusive). Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-12
Reference
FOI/202300377413
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Springholm A75 Road Safety Campaign: EIR release

1. We wish to have a copy of Transport Scotland's document which we understand is called "Road Assessment Guidance - National Strategy for 20mph" prepared circa. June 2022 and was apparently sent to all Scottish Local Authorities. If this has been subsequently amended we also wish to have the revised guidance. 2. We w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.5 s.10 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-12
Reference
EIR/202300376898
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Internal communications on presumed limit of land ownership: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, I would like to request the following information: All internal communications involving relevant Ministers, Special Advisors, or ministerial staff, relating tothe topic of a presumed limit on land ownership, from 06/05/2021 to present. Communication would include, but ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-15
Reference
FOI/202300377903
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland between 1st February 2023 and 28th February 2023: EIR Review

Original request - 202300353104 “Under Freedom of Information legislation, I would be grateful for a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland between 1st February 2023 and 28th February 2023.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-07-15
Reference
FOI/202300374943 Review of 202300353104
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Carbon Emissions Land Tax: EIR release

Information concerning interactions between the Scottish Government and the John Muir Trust on their proposals for a Carbon Emissions Land Tax, including details of of meetings, who was present at each one and a copy of the minute from each meeting. You also requested correspondence between the John Muir Trust and the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400410266
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Special Development Orders (SDOs) legislation: EIR release

Information relating to the legislation pertaining to the revocation of Special Development Orders (SDOs), such as the SDO at Ardeer in Stevenson. All drafts, proposals and final versions of legislation related to the revocation of SDOs, including legislation relating to compensation claims following the revocation of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.39 s.6 s.10 s.11(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
EIR/202400399229
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Rural Payments & Inspection Division Guidance / Handbook: EIR release

Copies of RPID Inspectors guidance / handbook documents in relation to cattle/sheep identification and traceability.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-06-25
Reference
FOI/202400399540
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

US Marine Mammal Protection Act comparability finding request: EIR release

The submission sent by the UK authorities to the US authorities, as regards marine finfish aquaculture in Scotland including references to acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) and acoustic startle devices. All documents submitted to the US authorities in support of the MMPA comparability finding regarding Scottish finfish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.19 s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-06-24
Reference
FOI/202100261320
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector