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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985 matching releases

Numbers and dates of operation of salmon hatcheries in Scotland 1830-2023: EIR release

Information relating to the number of salmon hatcheries in use in Scotland from the years 1830-1900, and from 1900-the present, and the dates of operation of all or any of those hatcheries. We clarified your request on 6 February 2023 and you confirmed, on 8 February 2023, that the information being requested related o...

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

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202300340933
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Public Contracts Scotland website submissions on the 24th October 2022: FOI release

You asked for all bids received between 11.00 am and 1.00pm on the 24th October 2022 through the Public Contracts Scotland website, along with the associated submission deadline times and procurement titles. You did not require other details (eg bidders details), just procurement title, deadline time and times when bid...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts s.17 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-15
Reference: 202200329141
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Single Use Cups Charge Advisory Group: EIR release

1. What date was the Single Use Cups Charge Advisory Group formed? 2. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 3. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 4. Are members renumerated in any way?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: FOI/202300379374
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Water relating to water scarcity: EIR release

All correspondence between Scottish Water and the Scottish Government regarding the resignation of Douglas Millican between October 2022 and the date of this FOI. All correspondence between Scottish Water and the Scottish Government regarding water scarcity in Scotland between June 1 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: FOI/202300368596
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fertility treatment deferrals and COVID vaccines: FOI release

The following information/documentation, regarding the current and previous rules applied to NHS patients seeking fertility/assisted conception services: What number of women in Scotland have miscarried or birthed stillborn children as a direct result of contracting coronavirus, since the pandemic began? What number o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.38 s.20 8 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200284968
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Into Headship head teacher programme data pack and rules: FOI release

The most recent headteacher data pack, or the data pack sent to councils to support them ahead of the 2021-22 Into Headship programme, the rules around whether or not new headteachers have to hold the Into Headship qualification, and information relating to headteachers who fail to complete Into Headship.

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence briefings s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200289226
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Breakdown of largest bee farms in Scotland: EIR release

A list of the largest bee farms in Scotland, approximately how many colonies they work with and the name of their company'. 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 with your reques...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-11-10
Reference: 202200329694
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Redeployment and employment of 'test and trace' workforce: FOI release

Of the test and trace workforce, how many were permanently redeployed into the NHS to do other roles? Of the test and trace workforce, how many left NHS employment altogether? A breakdown of the job groups the workforce were redeployed into and, if possible, a breakdown of how many were redeployed to each health board....

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.2 s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-09
Reference: 202300338656
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Recent figures on farmed salmon mortality: EIR release

The most recent figures the Scottish government has on salmon mortality, broken down both by reason for mortality and location. 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 with your re...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-11-09
Reference: 202300357478
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Regulation of structural engineers and East Calder, West Lothian: FOI release

Any and all information that the Scottish Government can release pertaining to: SER Ltd, the company regulating Structural Engineers practising in Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government. Any information they hold pertaining to the structural engineer's plans submitted to West Lothian Council for the works being...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.20

Published: 2023-11-08
Reference: 202300363028
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost of repairs to M8 J16 - 17 (Woodside Viaduct): EIR release

The updated total cost of all the investigative and repair works which have been, and will be carried out at this site (M8 J16 - 17 Woodside Viaduct), as well as an updated timeline for the completion of all this work. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-11-08
Reference: 202300339070
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ardrossan harbour task force meetings: EIR release

What were the reasons behind the Ardrossan harbour task force minutes from June 2022 not being published online until December? Was the next meeting held in December like planned? If not, why not and when has it been rescheduled to? When are the minutes due to be published and if possible could the minutes be released ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300337123
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Monitoring of Scotland coastal areas: EIR release

How many reports of suspicious activity have been made in Scottish coastal areas over the five year period between 2018- 2023? How many bottom trawers have been fined/prosecuted for trawling illegally in Scotland's 231 MPA's between 2018-2023? How much is spent on an annual basis on monitoring activity along the west c...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300343313
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information around the 25% statement: EIR release

Responding to questions about the use of the discredited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe’s offshore wind potential, multiple Scottish Government ministers and FOI responses have described that statistic as “outdated”. A detailed report published by These Islands on 9th November 2022 demonstrated that the 25% ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300350262
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to devolved vs reserved matters: FOI release

1. Any correspondence held by the Scottish government between the permanent secretary John Paul Marks and the cabinet secretary Simon Case, in relation to devolved vs reserved matters. By this I mean things like the constitution and foreign affairs – potential examples would be the subject of a “minister for independen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: FOI/202300367840
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A9 Dualling investment: EIR release

Please provide the following information: Total amount of money invested, per year, into all A9-related costs, between 2015 and present date by the Scottish Government. Total amount of money projected to be invested, per year, from present date to the end of 2026 into all A9-related costs by the Scottish Government. T...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: FOI/202300377820
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Average speed cameras on the A9: EIR release

1. How many individual Average Speed Camera Units are in position along the length of the A9 between Perth and Inverness? 2. How many of these units would be expected to be out of service at any one time? 3. How many prosecutions have been pursued since the introduction of the Average Speed Cameras on the A9 in Octob...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: 202200336212
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A75 Springholm traffic lights costs: EIR release

The costs per year, over the last five years, over the installation, repair and operational use of the attitude traffic lights in the village of Springholm in the region of Dumfries and Galloway. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Sco...

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

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: 202200335422
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport PFI projects in Scotland: EIR release

How many transport PFI projects are there in Scotland? If cancelled today how much will it cost to the taxpayer compared to paying it off over the contract. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: 202200335858
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

CO2 emissions emitted in Scotland vs the rest of the world: EIR release

You asked what share (in percent) of CO2 emissions are emitted in Scotland vs the rest of the world. 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 with your request under those Regulatio...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200329870
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Food Safety Officer's Report from inspection at Sofia's Corstorphine: EIR release

A copy of the Food Safety Officer's Report from inspection at Sofia's Corstorphine, 44 St John's Rd, EH12 6PA on the 7th Sept 2022. 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 with you...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200330351
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost to date associated with Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas: EIR release

The costs associated to date in the Consultation Process relative to the plans to make at least 10% of Scottish Seas Waters Highly Protected Marine Areas. Please state: 1. The Total Overall Cost to date. 2. The amount paid in Consultancy Fees to external consultants in connection with drawing up the consultation que...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300352032
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding concerns and objections about the potential impact on competition in the collection services market arising from the deposit return scheme: EIR release

Can you provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and businesses regarding concerns and objections about the potential impact on competition in the collection services market arising from the deposit return scheme. In the new gateway review announced, could you supply a list of those businesses, people...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300349133
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Exposed areas to high winds on the M74 at or near junction 11: EIR release

In relation to identification of exposed areas to high winds on the M74 at or near junction 11 you asked: 1. Has there been any high wind identification of exposed locations on the M74 at or near the accident locus? 2. If this is something which Scotland are not responsible for can you please direct us to the proper ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300350645
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Community benefit payment from onshore, offshore and ScotWind projects: EIR release

“I am trying to find out how much has been paid to nearby communities by way of community benefit payments from onshore wind farms for each of the last five years (2018-2022) and to date in 2023? For each year can it be stated how many megawatts of power was being produced to produce that benefit as well as the number ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300357514
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector