Scottish Government FOI Index

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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1,015 matching releases

Ban on use of electric shock dog collars: EIR release

Agendas, minutes, notes, correspondence relating to, and associated papers of meetings held by the Scottish Government where the meeting related to the sale, regulation or possibility of a ban on the use of electric collars (sometimes known as 'e-collars' or 'shock collars') dated between 1 January 2016 and 10 January ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

SEPA board meeting regarding Slice (Emamectin benzoate): EIR review

emails, discussions, and any other correspondence (particularly pertaining to Willie Cowan and Alastair Mitchell) with SEPA, the SSPO, Merck, SARF and SAMS a SEPA board meeting draft report on the issue of Slice (Emamectin benzoate) between 10 August 2016 and 1 November 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road signs on A85 George Street, Oban: EIR release

Accident: 19/09/2017Locus: George Street, Oban We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with the following: Your policy for affixing road signs, in particular within a pedestrian area. The minimum height at which a sign within a pedestrian area should be fixed. Details of all complaints rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.9 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Structural changes to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: EIR release

Part 1 Information relating to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) (relating to any discussed future structural changes to the service) including:- i) A record of any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last six months;ii) Minutes from any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 16 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Proposed Pentland Studios project: FOI release

Any correspondence to or from Fiona Hyslop MSP and/or any member of her staff regarding the proposed Pentland Studios project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence in relation to Coul Links golf development: EIR release

Any and all correspondence (written and / or electronic) between Scottish Government ministers / officials and any of Mike Keiser, Kemper Sports, Todd Warnock, Edward Abel Smith or the Embo Trust on the issue of the Coul Links golf development.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm: EIR release

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm Carstairs Junction. Information sought: The relevant period is from 10 September 2017 to 22 November 2017 The correspondence to include all emails, letters, fax transmissions, notes, photographs, meeting notes, telephone calls and minutes of meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information on Emamectin benzoate (Slice) in fish farming: EIR release

You asked for information on Slice (Emamectin benzoate) since 1 September 2017, to include: Any discussions with SSPO, Marine Harvest and other salmon farming companies; dialogue with Merck, SEPA, SNH, VMD, SAMS, SARF, the Scottish Parliament and any other references to Slice (Emamectin benzoate). Any data on the use ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Richard Lochhead meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Richard Lochhead, then Cabinet Secretary of Rural Affairs, relating 'tail docking/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017' to hel...

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

Published: 2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Primary Radar Mitigation Scheme(s): EIR release

You asked for: Copies of all Primary Radar Mitigation Scheme(s) under Condition 6 of the Kype Muir wind farm consent submitted to the Scottish Ministers and approved by them, or confirmation that no such scheme has been lodged and/or approved; Copies of any amendments to any Primary Radar Mitigation Scheme so submitte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

A90 defect and post-accident highway inspection reports: EIR release

I am instructed on behalf of British Telecommunications plc in connection with a personal injury claim being brought by the above named Claimant for personal injuries sustained following an alleged accident on 26 April 2016 near to the Esso Petrol Station at 565 North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen AB16 7GD. I have been info...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 16 attachments

Published: 2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advice on unconventional oil and gas extraction: FOI release

Information about all scientific advice sought and received by the government, from its scientific advisers, regarding its decision over whether to ban or allow unconventional oil and gas extraction, including correspondence between the Scottish Government and Sheila Rowan, the chief scientific adviser, any other scien...

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

Published: 2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Roseanna Cunningham meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Roseanna Cunningham, then Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, relating to 'tail docking/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information regarding matrix road warning sign in Tarbet: EIR release

1) All reports, memoranda and other written communications which relate to the installation of the matrix warning sign in Tarbet and which confirm the date of installation; 2) All reports, memoranda and other written communications which confirm the data displayed to motorists on any matrix sign present in Tarbet on 2...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Written communications regarding A83 Loch Restil: EIR release

All reports, memoranda, policies and other written communication valid at 26 March 2015 that relates to action plans that were in place for conditions of high wind on the A83 near Loch Restil. All reports, memoranda, policies and other written communications prepared within the last 10 years that relate to the procedur...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documents for three Oxfam Scotland Projects: EIR release

Copies of full the project documents for the following three Oxfam Scotland Projects: Women farmers access value-chains and adapt to climate change; Social and Economic Empowerment of 19,200 Smallholder Producers in Rural Malawi; and Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods for Vulnerable Groups in the Chiradzulu District'. Y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 22 attachments

Published: 2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Etive 6 fish farm escape: EIR release

You asked for all information held by Marine Scotland on the escape from the fish farm Etive 6, operated by Dawnfresh, on 18 August 2017, including all correspondence or other communications to or from Dawnfresh.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-02
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Housing proposal at Tower Farm, Back O'Hill Road: EIR release

A copy of all e-mails, reports, records of calls or meetings or other correspondence held by Scottish Government between the dates of 29 March 2017 and 31 May 2017 in connection with the DPEA Report (In relation to a recalled planning application appeal for a housing proposal at Tower Farm, Back O'Hill Road, Torrance).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Wellboat licence applications: EIR release

Full information, including correspondence and application documents, concerning the following two applications, as advertised on your public register, in the weekly report of 4th September: applications 06524 and 06525.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 12 attachments

Published: 2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Stewart Stevenson meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Stewart Stevenson, then Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, relating to 'tail docking/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Fergus Ewing meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary of Rural Economy, relating to 'tail docking'/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited procedures on protected animals (exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017 held between...

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

Published: 2017-10-17
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Alex Salmond meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Alex Salmond, then First Minister, relating to 'tail docking/ tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017' held between May 16, 2007,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-17
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Michael Russell meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Michael Russell, then Cabinet Secretary for Environment, relating to 'tail docking/ tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017' held...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-17
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Consultation on proposal to permit tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Aileen McLeod, then Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, relating to 'tail docking, tail shortening and the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006, Prohibited procedures on protected animals (exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment ...

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

Published: 2017-10-16
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Briefing for Scottish Gamekeepers Association's annual general meeting: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Paul Wheelhouse, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, relating to 'tail docking, tail shortening, the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006, Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-16
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector